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Pamida helps United Way reading program
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
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Jim Misunas Great Bend Tribune The Larned Pamida and the Pamida Foundation donate $500 to the United Way of Central Kansas to help the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Larned. Attending were, from left: Leona Rybold; Lisa Holt, Pamida assistant manager; Jan White; Tammy Warrick; Julie Bugner-Smith, United Way of Central Kansas director; Jane Fox and Tama Hanson.
LARNED — The Larned Pamida and the Pamida Foundation are helping the United Way of Central Kansas to launch the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as a pilot program in Larned.Pamida is donating $500, plus a 10 percent discount on any items in the store.“Pamida is committed to the continued growth and well-being of the Larned community and we are pleased to support this worthwhile cause,” said Kathleen Scheid, Pamida Foundation coordinator. Julie Bugner-Smith, United Way of Central Kansas director, said the program requires $1,000 to get started locally. The Jordaan Library will eventually sign up children under 5 years old in the 67550 Larned zip code.