The new school next to the current school.
The new campus.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Message from Solomon
Swen-nyonoh,
I just returned in Monrovia from Geeken. Much progress has been made on our modern school building.90% of the bricks have already being made.The building itself has been roofed-nice- looking. All the Geeken people send their greetings to you. They say you need to come for the dedication.What you think? The news of the 10 laptops has been received with much joy.
Please send some money for me to be able to develop and print the pictures I took.
Solomon Wolotoh
I just returned in Monrovia from Geeken. Much progress has been made on our modern school building.90% of the bricks have already being made.The building itself has been roofed-nice- looking. All the Geeken people send their greetings to you. They say you need to come for the dedication.What you think? The news of the 10 laptops has been received with much joy.
Please send some money for me to be able to develop and print the pictures I took.
Solomon Wolotoh
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Construction Update
Dear Katherine,
I present my compliment and wish to inform you
that I have just visited the construction site of the
Gbeapo Geeken Elementary School on Thursday, 6 March
2008.
Be inform that the entire three units are zinc and
only the kitchen is left. More bricks are available to
start lying. I was too happy with the level of work
done on the building. The contractor told me that he
will start lying the bricks on the 10th of March.
Best regards,
Daniel Teh
I present my compliment and wish to inform you
that I have just visited the construction site of the
Gbeapo Geeken Elementary School on Thursday, 6 March
2008.
Be inform that the entire three units are zinc and
only the kitchen is left. More bricks are available to
start lying. I was too happy with the level of work
done on the building. The contractor told me that he
will start lying the bricks on the 10th of March.
Best regards,
Daniel Teh
Computers Have Arrived
Hi-
The XO Laptops arrived yesterday. Next I will make sure they are all in working order.
I am currently working on a means to recharge the batteries in Gbeapo Geekan as the village is not on an electrical grid.
OLPC has means to do so, but they have not made those available to such small projects as this single school.
There is a solution somewhere.............
The XO Laptops arrived yesterday. Next I will make sure they are all in working order.
I am currently working on a means to recharge the batteries in Gbeapo Geekan as the village is not on an electrical grid.
OLPC has means to do so, but they have not made those available to such small projects as this single school.
There is a solution somewhere.............
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Message from Daniel-2/20/08
With Compliments am please to give you update on the progress and level of the work on the School Building in Gbeapo Geeken So far.
I visited the site just 10days ago when the carpenters were roofing the building, Of the three units, one was completed before I left. And just 6days ago I was imform that before the 23 of the month, they may complete the roofing with Zinc on the Building.
Preparation for the bricks is on going. I saw the first 800 pieces that were done.
The Contractor assure me if I do go back by the 23 of the Month, something great would have been done.
Again, Kathy, thank you ever so much for the great work thus far, to improve the lives of the children and the people of Gbeapo Geeken.
Thanx
Mr. Daniel B. Teh, Sr.
Note: Daniel is another Geekan community member. He was the principal of the school when I taught at Geekan.
I visited the site just 10days ago when the carpenters were roofing the building, Of the three units, one was completed before I left. And just 6days ago I was imform that before the 23 of the month, they may complete the roofing with Zinc on the Building.
Preparation for the bricks is on going. I saw the first 800 pieces that were done.
The Contractor assure me if I do go back by the 23 of the Month, something great would have been done.
Again, Kathy, thank you ever so much for the great work thus far, to improve the lives of the children and the people of Gbeapo Geeken.
Thanx
Mr. Daniel B. Teh, Sr.
Note: Daniel is another Geekan community member. He was the principal of the school when I taught at Geekan.
Message from Jerry
Hi Kath
I just talked to one of the contractor lastnight in Jatoken and told me that the project started now. I even talked to Daniel and he said the whole of last saturday the people of Geeken were hauling sand.
So I guess if there were problem but the project is going on. My self wanted to go and see and at least take photo of it so you can see but no money.
I will keep calling and send you information. This time you can talk to Jatoken through phone very clear.
J
Note: Jerry is another Geekan community member. He was a second grade teacher when I taught school there and was also my "stranger father" during the two years I lived in the village.
I just talked to one of the contractor lastnight in Jatoken and told me that the project started now. I even talked to Daniel and he said the whole of last saturday the people of Geeken were hauling sand.
So I guess if there were problem but the project is going on. My self wanted to go and see and at least take photo of it so you can see but no money.
I will keep calling and send you information. This time you can talk to Jatoken through phone very clear.
J
Note: Jerry is another Geekan community member. He was a second grade teacher when I taught school there and was also my "stranger father" during the two years I lived in the village.
February 1st
Swenyonnoh,
There were some delays by the contractor on the school building. But after some pressure by the Geeken people, the work is going on according to information from home.
I wanted to go on the spot before sending you update. Though we are told that the casting of the floor is going on along with the roofing. Like I requested the last time, I need a good camera to take photos of the project when I visit home.
If you can send help(fund,transportation}, I will highly appreciate it.
Thank you. The Geeken people are working hard and they also appreciate every effort you are making.
God Bless U.
Solomon
There were some delays by the contractor on the school building. But after some pressure by the Geeken people, the work is going on according to information from home.
I wanted to go on the spot before sending you update. Though we are told that the casting of the floor is going on along with the roofing. Like I requested the last time, I need a good camera to take photos of the project when I visit home.
If you can send help(fund,transportation}, I will highly appreciate it.
Thank you. The Geeken people are working hard and they also appreciate every effort you are making.
God Bless U.
Solomon
December update
Hi K,
How was the season of Christmas?
I hope it was fine with you.
we did go home this Christmas due to other reasons. we decided to go for the dedication. I t might be in July I am not sure. Pray with us. there has been so many delays.
Solomon
How was the season of Christmas?
I hope it was fine with you.
we did go home this Christmas due to other reasons. we decided to go for the dedication. I t might be in July I am not sure. Pray with us. there has been so many delays.
Solomon
Late Winter Update
Hello!
I've been very remiss in updating the blog. My apologies! The good news is that there is nothing but good news.
My friends came through in helping me to raise all of the money needed to purchase the computers!!!!! The people of Geekan are thrilled.
The orders were placed around Christmas. I don't have the actual machines yet, but it seems like they are finally on the way. OLPC seems to be having some significant communication and production problems. I'll post pictures when I get them.
The construction of the school building also ran into some delays, but also seems to be back on track. I'll let the messages from the people speak for themselves.
Thanks to everyone for their help and support.
k
I've been very remiss in updating the blog. My apologies! The good news is that there is nothing but good news.
My friends came through in helping me to raise all of the money needed to purchase the computers!!!!! The people of Geekan are thrilled.
The orders were placed around Christmas. I don't have the actual machines yet, but it seems like they are finally on the way. OLPC seems to be having some significant communication and production problems. I'll post pictures when I get them.
The construction of the school building also ran into some delays, but also seems to be back on track. I'll let the messages from the people speak for themselves.
Thanks to everyone for their help and support.
k
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Fundraising Update2
Hello!
As of this evening, $2,775.00 has been raised towards the purchase of computers for the school in Geekan. So a little over half way there!
I have not heard from Solomon for a few weeks. I suspect that they are in the bush visiting family for Christmas and hopefully finishing the roof on the school.
Hopefully, they'll be back in touch soon after the new year.
Thanks for all your help and support.
kathy
As of this evening, $2,775.00 has been raised towards the purchase of computers for the school in Geekan. So a little over half way there!
I have not heard from Solomon for a few weeks. I suspect that they are in the bush visiting family for Christmas and hopefully finishing the roof on the school.
Hopefully, they'll be back in touch soon after the new year.
Thanks for all your help and support.
kathy
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