Today, the City of Edgerton challenges the citizens of Edgerton to complete and mail back the 2010 Census form in an effort to eclipse the area’s Census 2000 mail participation rates.
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It seems only appropriate that 'Read Across America Day' is celebrated on Dr Seuss's birthday. The works of Dr Seuss (aka Theodor Seuss Geisel) have encouraged millions of children world-wide to read...
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Gardner Edgerton School District offers an opportunity for teacher candidates to complete an initial, district screening interview with a building or district administrator on Wednesday, March 31. ...
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Backyard composting is a great way to divert leaves and grass clippings from the local landfill. Composting is pretty simple once the basics are understood and applied. This class will provide all...
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Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest and most important events in anyone's lifetime. Whether you are a first time home buyer or seller, or you have engaged in the process a number of times...
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Come enjoy spring break with a trip to Ernie Miller Nature Center March 15-19. Visitors are welcome to view the...
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You are cordially invited to an unbirthday party (although you can come even if it is your birthday) to celebrate the release of the new Alice in Wonderland movie and all things Lewis Carroll. Enjoy...
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The Board Office —working in conjunction with the County Manager’s Office and the Budget & Financial Planning Department— is pleased to announce the launch this week of the Fiscal Year 2011...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 11. The >Full Story
The USD231 School Board on Monday evening approved the school calendar for the 2011-12 school year. Highlights of the approved calendar are as follows:
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A short but very busy week. As Senate bills make it through House committees and vice versa, we will see much more final action voting in the next couple of weeks. It seems like the old army dictum,...
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It's here! The long-awaited GEHS spring vacation band trip to Orlando is finally here! 114 students, 10 sponsors and 10 chaperons/just-can't-let-you-go-without-me's will board the bus on Wednesday...
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The test of the outdoor warning sirens has been postponed from Tuesday, March 9 to Tuesday, March 11 due to the slight chance of severe weather on Tuesday. The sirens will go off at 1:30 pm on...
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The Johnson County Board of Canvassers has certified the results of the election held last Tuesday. The >Full Story
Comments have been posted here regarding the Gardner News story that Gardner Council member Dan Thompson intends to resign from the Council. A request for further information has been sent to...
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The Gardner Edgerton Board of Education will meet for a work session to discuss the budget at 6:00 pm at the District Offices, 231 E Madison, Gardner, KS. At 7:15, they will adjourn their work...
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As a result of the March 2nd recall election, Gardner Mayor Dave Drovetta announced that he intends to appoint long time Gardner resident Kristina Harrison to fill the seat to be vacated by John...
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I love spring! It's my favorite season. I love to watch everything start to green up - my own spirit is renewed as new life unfolds around me. It's fun to watch kids and animals revel in the new...
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Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, will be testing the outdoor warning siren system on March 9th at 1:30 PM. While the outdoor...
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The Festival on the Trails will return on Saturday, June 12. The highlight will be a free concert by the Little River Band. The...
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Governor Mark Parkinson has put forward his plan to balance an unexpected $106 million hole in the current fiscal year’s budget by, among other things, reducing work on Kansas’ highways and roads...
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Mayor Drovetta invites you to an impromptu Town Hall meeting on Saturday, March 6th at 10 a.m. to discuss the upcoming appointment process to fill the two vacant seats on the Gardner City Council. ...
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Rotarians and Friends of Rotary gathered at Austin's Bar and Grill in Gardner for a fundraiser on Thursday evening. The event focused on the need for ShelterBoxes around the world. Melissa Mundt,...
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The Hope for America Coalition and the Coalition of Citizen Advocacy Groups (CCAG), in association with a consortium of other organizations, will be hosting a Candidate Debate and Forum for the...
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The recall election is over. The voters of Gardner have recalled two City Council members. Many residents have been wondering what happens next.
Melissa Mundt, Gardner's Assistant City...
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Spring is just around the corner and one sure sign of its arrival is the opening of the Johnson County KState Research and Extension Master Gardener Hotline. The phone hotline is open March through...
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Recall Gardner gathered at Austin's Bar and Grill to watch election returns tonight. Jared Taylor and Chuck Clark were hoping for good news as the evening progressed. Just before 8:30 they got...
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Sarah Arnold was at New Life Community Church to vote this afternoon with her children Luke and Sadie. When asked what brought her out to the polls today, Arnold said, “I’m disappointed that I...
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Sealed bids for the Public Works Operations Building Exterior Renovations will be received at Gardner City Hall, Public Works Department, until 10:00 a.m., March 26, 2010.
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This is a KSHSAA sponsored event so no passes will be honored (ie: student activity pass, family activity punch cards, staff ID badges). We certainly hope this will not deter you from coming out and...
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Since the change in servers, our system is seeing apostrophes and quotation marks as programming syntax. (My interpretation of the error message!) If you are having trouble posting comments, try...
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The Nike Elementary 4th graders recently took a field trip to the Steamboat Arabia Museum . It was one of those great experiences where education...
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KCTV5 today ran a piece on the Gardner Recall. Follow the link to watch it or to read the transcript.
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Tuesday, March 2nd is Election Day in Gardner. City Council Members Mary Peters and John Shepherd are facing recall. The Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voting places...
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The regularly-scheduled Gardner City Council meeting, to have been held this evening, has been cancelled due to the lack of a quorum.
A quorum (in this case, 4 of the 5 Council members) is...
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Fitness Classes offered throughout the month. Call the center for details.
Computer classes offered throughout the month. Call the center for details.
Drop-in Cards and Games classes...
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Council President John Shepherd and Mayor Dave Drovetta were interviewed by KCUR regarding upcoming recall election. Listen at the link to
THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS:
We had a short but eventful session. We passed 4 bills and I voted for all of them. These 3 bills were passed unanimously :
HB 2657 Establishing Kansas...
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The Johnson County Library will provide several events for teens at library locations in March.
Teens may drop by any of the 13 Johnson County Library locations to participate in the Teen Tech...
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The Johnson County Library will host a special intergenerational program entitled Use it Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do or Do Without: Stories from the Great Depression, on Tuesday, March 2 at from 2:00...
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The Johnson County Library will host a special program in tribute to World War II veterans on Friday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cedar Roe Library, 5120 Cedar, Roeland Park, KS. Gary Swanson,...
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The Arts Council of Johnson County this week announced the 110 high school seniors nominated for a 2010 Shooting Stars Scholarship....
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This spring, Center Street, between Main Street and Colleen Drive, will be re-striped from a narrow four lane roadway to a three lane roadway with a continuous left turn. The project will include...
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Dear Distinguished Citizens,
You are cordially invited to “The Chat-Fest on the Trails” to continue the fellowship that we all enjoyed during the Sesquicentennial Celebration. Dust off your...
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Sorry! GardnerEDGE is in the process of being moved to a new server. That will actually happen mid-day tomorrow. This afternoon, however, we got caught up in the one of those things-that-happen...
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The Gardner City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 1. The
Kevin Wright, reporter for the Kansas City Star, was one of those in attendance at Thursday's hearing regarding the recall election. He interviewed several of the parties involved.
GardnerEDGE.com will be offline for a short amount of time during the day Saturday in order to implement a server upgrade. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our readers.
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The Gardner Historical Museum is featuring two special exhibits through March - “Ghost Towns and One Room Schools of Rural Johnson...
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Advance voting is still an option for Gardner's registered voters. You can vote at the Johnson County Election Office (click...
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Coming soon! GEHS annual Evening of Jazz/Senior Class Silent Auction, March 8 @ 6:30 pm, GEHS commons. Make plans to enjoy an evening of excellent jazz starring our own musicians while having an...
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Earlier today, the Kansas Court of...
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The Kansas Court of Appeals has issued a ruling on the Emergency Motion for a stay in the recall election of John Shepherd and Mary Peters. Presiding Judge, Richard Greene denied the emergency...
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While winter brings the promise of cold days and long nights, the American Red Cross reminds area residents that regardless of the season, blood is always needed. Please help support their lifesaving...
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Installation of fiber optic lines to City Hall will make it necessary to close the alley to east bound traffic at Patriot’s Bank on Monday, March 1st. The alley will be open to eastbound traffic...
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The City of Edgerton, Kansas is seeking applications for a part-time, seasonal laborer for the Public Works Department. The position is expected to run through the summer mowing season and terminate...
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John Shepherd and Mary Peters are standing for a recall election. They will appear in Judge Kevin Moriarty's court to seek a stay of the Judge's previous ruling permitting the petition and election...
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The Kansas & Western Missouri Division of the Salvation Army are packaging a
The Gardner Rotary Club is sponsoring an event at Austin's Bar and Grill on March 4th to raise funds for ShelterBox. ShelterBox is an organization that provides a tent and necessary supplies to...
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Getting ready for the first day of kindergarten is an exciting time for both students and families
To help families prepare for kindergarten and to allow the district to plan for the coming school...
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0800 400 Blk N Spruce Sex Offense
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Since its successful launch in the beginning of November, Ripple Glass, Kansas City’s new metro-wide glass recycler, has collected nearly 450 tons of glass. The first round of recycled glass,...
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I met with Gardner Mayor Dave Drovetta Monday evening for the specific purpose of discussing the upcoming recall election of Council members Mary Peters and John Shepherd. Mayor Drovetta had...
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Overland Park, Kan. (February 22, 2010) – In a time when many people are looking to donate to charities, but are financially strapped due to the economy, Ottawa University is offering the public...
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THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS
And what a week it turned out to be! Friday was “Turn Around Day,” which is when all bills proposed must be disposed of in the chamber of origin then moved to the...
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On Friday, February 19, the GardnerEDGE sent an email to Mayor Dave Drovetta and each member of the Gardner City Council inviting their statements or an interview to further clarify the recall issues...
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The Texas Hold’em Fundraiser for Relay for Life, scheduled for...
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Everyone enjoys watching the annual trout stocking event! You can catch it this Wednesday, February 24, at 2:30 pm at Heritage Park (16445 Lackman Road, Olathe) or at 3:45 pn at Shawnee Mission Park...
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Schools for Fair Funding voted to file a new lawsuit against the State of Kansas. Their attempt to re-open the...
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The Kansas City Star (online, anyway) has added a new Johnson County section. Checking it out, I found a 12-photo gallery from the February 4 visit of Body Venture to
Many of us learned to cook and bake from our mothers, aunts and grandmothers. With today's families living further apart, we haven't been able to spend this time in the kitchen and our children...
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National Handwriting Day was observed in Mr. Cox and Mrs. Chandler’s sixth grade classrooms on Friday, January 29. Students wrote essays entitled “Why Handwriting Is Important.” First,...
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Moonlight Elementary students are busy at school. The learning doesn't stop at reading, writing and 'rithmatic, though. The students have donated sufficient personal care items to create...
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The 2010 County Health Rankings were released this week by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Rankings summarize specific health...
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HELP which stands for Hilsdale Environmental Loss Prevention issued the following statement on Wednesday, February 17th on the...
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The GardnerEDGE has received inquiries and comments regarding voter intimidation. The definition per Kansas state statute is -
Chapter 25: Elections
Article 24: Election Crimes
Statute 25-2415:...
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Kansas City, Mo. (Feb. 1, 2010) – The 2010 Western Farm Show will be Friday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 21, at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, Mo. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
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Nike Students raised $2,031.50 in donations for The American Heart Association through the Jump Rope for Heart program.
Way to go Nike!
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The Kansas Immunization Program has been awarded American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding and is passing funding to health departments. Funding and vaccine was allocated to each of the...
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Last weekend, I had the pleasure to see Gardner Community Theater's wonderful production of Our Town. Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer-prize winning play is an American classic with good reason, but it is...
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The Brent Bays Foundation, Inc. is an organization of volunteers whose purpose is to raise money for individuals in and around the Gardner, Kansas area who have been financially impacted by a battle...
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The Edgerton City Council will convene for a work session at 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 18. The
A recent comment posted on the blog (Edgerton Insights) questioned why the City Council was discussing the placement of a quiet zone at...
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Since 1975 music classes in USD 231 have been recognizing "Music In Our Schools Month", or MIOSM. The purpose of the Music In Our Schools celebration is to raise awareness of the importance of...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced its list of TIGER Grant recipients and the BNSF Intermodal facility is not on that list.
Mayor Don Roberts of Edgerton said, "Clearly, we are...
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There are many health benefits and emotional rewards from time spent in the garden. Join us to learn a variety of ways to protect your body, prevent injuries and make tasks easier so that you will...
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The Jaguar Orchestra Program, under the direction of J.J. Wallace, is now entering its third year at Pioneer Ridge. The growth of the orchestra has been impressive, starting with 35 students and...
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Jeff McKerrow, Project Manager for TranSystems presented an overview of the 56 Corridor Management Plan to the Council. Although not an...
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Emporia State University, founded in 1863, was the first public institution of higher learning in Kansas. They've been providing nationally-acclaimed teacher education programs ever since. And for...
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Elementary Student Council sponsored a service project to help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake. For each 25 cents donated, students received a "Help Haiti" strip to add to the linked chain in the...
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1145 800 Blk E Saddlewood Warrant Arrest – Misdemeanor
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The GEHS Winter Musical Revue - Broadway for Dummies - is this week. And it's sure to be a winner!
Broadway for Dummies is set in a college classroom. The 'students' (audience) will learn about...
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If you live with or care for someone with pain, diabetes, breathing issues, heart issues or the effects of a stroke on a daily basis this workshop is for you. This six week interactive workshop will...
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US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood should announce recipients of the TIGER grants no later than Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Not long...
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The leadership of the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has changed. Church officials have called Russell Payzant of Gardner to lead the Gardner Ward of the Church. Payzant has...
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The Johnson County Library will host author Ray Birkinsha at a program entitled Getting a Job in ANY Economy on Monday,...
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OLATHE, Kan. — If you wanted to walk across the state of Kansas, from the east to west you would be facing a 423 mile journey. Many Walk Kansas teams reach that marker within the first few weeks of...
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Ours is a community that gives. A favorite cause is Relay for Life. The 2010 Relay for Life of Santa Fe Trail...
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THAT WAS THE WEEK THAT WAS
The pace in the legislature is picking up and we had a busy week. Each morning in caucus we struggled to find enough money to cover the $40 million shortfall in the...
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Earlier today, the Kansas Supreme Court rejected an argument by Schools for Fair Funding to re-open the Montoy Case.
GardnerEDGE contacted USD231 Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Bill Gilhaus, about...
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How are your kitchen skills? How about your kitchen patience? If there's anything kids enjoy more than making something in the kitchen, it's making something sweet in the kitchen. And if they're...
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The Gardner Electric Utility Board will conduct a work session 7:00 pm on Monday, February 17, immediately followed by a special meeting. The agendas for both the
The Johnson County Library offers English conversation classes each Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Park Neighborhood Library, 9500 Bluejacket, Overland Park, KS. The classes are for...
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The Gardner City Council will meet at City Hall at 7:00 pm on Monday, February 15. The >Full Story
Care Express, located in the Price Chopper in Gardner, will be providing free cholesterol and glucose testing on Friday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 20 from noon to 4 p.m....
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All students in USD 231 are off for parent-teacher conferences. Some students are making good use of this time! GEHS freshmen James Barber, Max Barber, Thomas Moll, and Alec Mertz traveled to Topeka...
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The following is a statement from Governor Mark Parkinson regarding the Kansas Supreme Court’s ruling that denies a petition to reopen Montoy vs. state of Kansas:
“From the outset I have been...
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Residents of Vintage Park of Gardner Celebrated Valentine’s Day a little early. As part of a day of events, residents selected Queen Jean Johnson and King John Rothwell. They also enjoyed a...
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Gardner Community Theatre has a track record that draws the attention of the metro area! KCTV5 will be highlighting their current production of Thorton Wilder's Pullitzer Prize-winning play 'Our...
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Mayor Dave Drovetta of Gardner presented his “State of the City” to members of the Gardner Area Chamber of Commerce and the public at a luncheon on Thursday afternoon. Drovetta reviewed the...
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The 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program recently announced that GEHS Senior Brian Denning is among an elite group of high school students to proceed as a National Merit Finalist.
To become a...
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(Editor's Note: Please forward this to everyone you know who's eligible to vote in the recall election. Gardner residents need to be informed as to both sides of the issue. And they need to vote on...
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The Johnson County Election Office has approved a petition to hold a recall election of two Gardner City Council members. The election office has scheduled this election for March 2nd, 2010. For...
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Everyone is welcome to attend the Second Annual All-District Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m., on Thursday, February 18, in the Wheatridge Middle School Gym. Over 200 students in 4 different groups...
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The Edgerton City Council will consider making amendments to...
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Sealed bids for the purchase of Roadway Lighting Supplies will be received at the City of Gardner Public Works Department, 120 E. Main Street, until 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 26, 2010. For...
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Parents, looking for a romantic night out? The Edgerton United Methodist Church Youth are babysitting Saturday, February 13 from 5 to 8 pm at the church. Children up to 6th grade are invited to enjoy...
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Does your 'special Valentine' have a thing for handmade expressions of love? Go to the
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Officials with the U.S. 56 Corridor Plan Open House were pleased with the turnout at the Edgerton event on Tuesday evening. Personnel from KDOT, Johnson County and Transystems were on hand to answer...
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Gardner Community Theatre Presents: One of America’s Best-Loved Plays! Our Town by Thornton Wilder February 13th 2010. Follow...
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The February 8 Board of Education meeting was essentially a celebration of all that is good about the Gardner Edgerton School District. Talented students, supportive families, dedicated staff, and a...
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During 2009, Five Hundred Twenty confidential survey evaluations were mailed to individuals directly having contact with the Gardner Public Safety Department. One Hundred fifty one surveys were...
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Congratulations to Kaleigh Ehlers who finished 2nd in Prose this past weekend at Olathe South. This 2nd place finish qualifies her for the state competition in May.
Great job, Kaleigh!
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THE WEEK THAT WAS
This week we began with final action on several bills and introduction of significant new legislation. The bills on general orders we voted on were:
HB 2440 Requires the...
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Gardner City Council Members John Shepherd and Mary Peters have filed an appeal to a ruling issued January 22nd denying their challenge to recall petitions issued by Johnson County Election...
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Imago Dei is pleased to announce the February exhibition Draws Me Closer, featuring the drawings and illustrations of Kansas City area...
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Trailswest Barbershop Chorus is offering:
• Four Guys
• Two Songs
• Chocolates
• A Rose and
• A Card
• All for $45
Singing Valentines have been a part of the Johnson County...
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The Gardner Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Gardner Mayor, Dave Drovetta, for a State of the City Luncheon on Thursday, February 11th. The Luncheon address will be held at New Life...
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It came down to 3 questions ... three questions that separated the men from the boys at last night’s regional Scholars’ Bowl tournament and when the smoke cleared, the Blazers came out on the...
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The USD 231 Gardner Edgerton Board of Education will meet at the district offices, 231 E Madison Street, Gardner, KS, at 6:00 pm on Monday, February 8. The
The Gardner Planning Commission will meet at 7:00 pm on Monday, February 8, at Gardner City Hall. The
The Gardner City Council will meet for a work session at 6:30 pm on Monday, February 8. The
Teresa Smith has relocated her Design Company Salon to Downtown Gardner. Smith opened the original Design Company Salon on April 1st, 1998. According to Smith, “that was back when Gardner had...
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Getting ready for the first day of kindergarten is an exciting time for both students and families
To help families prepare for kindergarten and to allow the district to plan for the coming school...
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The City of Edgerton is soliciting ideas and comments for the City's 2011 Community Development Block Grant application. The City participates in the Johnson County CDBG Program, and the process is...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet for a work session at 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 4, 2010. The
The City occasionally receives complaints regarding train traffic blocking E. Nelson Street. Section 13-216 of the City Code states:
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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is hosting public meetings on February 9 and 11 to discuss access management, corridor character, and land use alternatives along the US-56 corridor...
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TerriLois Gregory has filed as a candidate for 10th District state representative. Gregory, a Republican, is seeking the post currently...
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The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed suit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and asked the Federal Court in Kansas City, Kansas to "freeze" the 404 permit and require an Environment...
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The February issue of Gardner Inside Gardner Utilities is...
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The Gardner City Council tonight approved a contract to construct a roadway between Lincoln Lane and the Moonlight Plaza parking lot. The roadway will be built on the west end of Moonlight Plaza,...
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The Mid-Ameria Regional Council (MARC) has developed the Academy for Sustainable Communities as a training program for community leaders, both experienced and emerging, who want our region to be a...
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The Kansas City Business Journal ran an article on the Edgerton annexation of the Allen Group/BNSF property on January 22, 2010. The article,
Mike Schmidt, long-time Edgerton Frontier Days leader, spoke to the Council about the possibility of moving Frontier Days to Martin Creek Park. In general, the Council was supportive of such a...
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February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the achievements of African-Americans in our community. Most of us are aware of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case of Brown vs. Topeka...
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Last week we were busy in committee with bill introductions, scheduling hearings and listening to presentations from advocacy groups, lobbyists, and state agencies. The process to bring a bill to the...
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Parents - reserve Tuesday, February 9, to visit the Fairs! The Community Resource Fair will run from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Over 25 agencies will be represented, including Families Together, Child Care...
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The Gardner Recall Committee has set up a public message board as a forum for residents to discuss the issues involved in the...
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From 12 noon to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, a forum will be conducted in the Craig Community Auditorium (GEB 233) regarding the controversial issue of Global Warming/Climate Change and...
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Gardner Parks & Recreation is hosting a Bead Bonanza for kids ages 6-9 years on Thursday, February 11. The Friday, February 5
Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on February 7, 1867 in Wisconsin. Her life brought her to Kansas, then along to Minnesota, South...
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Kansas became the 34th state when it was admitted to the Union on January 29, 1861. The Sunday Family Series at Ernie...
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The Theatre in the Park's 2010 Audition Workshop is scheduled for 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on February 6 at the Tomahawk Recreation Complex, 17501 Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS. So come and take the guess...
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All posted political signs shall conform with the following requirements of the Gardner City Code:
• Political signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in face area.
• Such sign shall be at...
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The Johnson County Library will be conducting several focus groups related to impacts on library service due to proposed financial cuts. Members of the community are invited to participate and...
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The Gardner City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on Monday, February 1, 2010. The
The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) is sponsoring the 8th Annual NAIA Champions of Character High School Award. This award...
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The Edgerton United Methodist Church is hosting a Veggie Tales movie premiere party on Saturday, January 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Children...
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GEHS held a unique fundraiser on Thursday, January 28. It lasted only 30 minutes. But it took the students and staff just 30 minutes to come up with $280 to donate to the Red Cross for Haiti relief...
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Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest and most important events in anyone’s lifetime. Johnson County K-State Research and Extension is offering the series Buying or Selling a Home —...
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Winter Royalty Candidates have been announced. The Senior boys are: Felix Garcia, Caleb Laird, Dexter Newsome, and Brandon Reed. The Senior girls are: Haley Frizzell, Brenda Saphangthong,...
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The Gardner Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking applications for seasonal jobs for the 2010 Summer Season. Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2010.
The Johnson County Library will provide an opportunity to meet children’s author and illustrator Shane Evans at the Blue Valley Neighborhood...
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Brad Cooper, writer for the Kansas City Star, has posted a story regarding the potential impact of the HELP >Full Story
The Kansas Coalition for Autism Legislation (KCAL), Autism Speaks and representatives from the Autism Community will be headed to Topeka, KS today to speak with Senators and Representatives about...
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Randy Nadler returned to Sunflower Elementary to make an in-depth presentation on Australia. Nadler’s presentation is not simply a travelogue with pretty pictures, he presents information about...
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According to an Article in the Dallas Morning News, The Allen Group has filed for...
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Since 1994, millions of dollars have been raised for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by elementary and secondary students in the form of pennies and other spare change. Pioneer Ridge is holding their...
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There is a new scholarship available with a deadline of January 29. The League of Women Voters of Johnson County Essay Contest is open with a chanceto win a $1,000 scholarship. The essay question is:...
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GEHS went 7-2 this evening taking 3rd behind an undefeated Ottawa and an also 7-2 Maranatha Academy. Congrats to Becca Clark-Hargreaves, Taylor Harlow, Drew Bennington, Logan Hayes, Matt Sanner, and...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet at City Hall at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2010. The
Once more the GEHS sports program has made the KC Star, but this time it's not a particular player or sport. Well, in a way it's a sport. It's Head Football Coach Marvin Diener's weight room! Coach...
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Many of our Career Coaching clients want to "venture out" on their own. Some "dive in" and start something "off the cuff". Others need more structure, more support. For the latter, sometimes...
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THIS IS THE FIRST NEWSLETTER OF 2010
…although we just completed week two of the legislative session.
Week one was uneventful as moving into new offices, getting the computers connected,...
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The USD231 Gardner Edgerton Board of Education will meet at the District Offices, 231 E Madison Street, Gardner, at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 25, 2010. The
KDOT has been working with the cities of Edgerton and Gardner and Johnson County to determine where a new interchange will be constructed should of the Gardner Road interchange. KDOT's project...
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Gardner has once again caught the attention of the Kansas City. The KC Star has a story on today's...
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Last night the Varsity squad of Preston Pyle, Lydia Clark-Hargreaves, Jordan Keehn, Carley Lintz, Tressa Lee, and Josh Moore headed out to Olathe South tournament for the toughest competition we've...
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Students in the Gardner Edgerton School District learn about the world around them. It doesn't stop there, however. They're actively involved!
The students and staff of Nike Elementary wanted to...
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The Students, Parents & Staff of Pioneer Ridge Middle School and Wheatridge Middle School sincerely thank the following sponsors for their donations to our recent Ridge Rumble:
The Car Pool
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Gardner Community of Christ Church, 115 W. Warren, will be hosting their annual Talent Show and Mexican Fiesta. Headlining act with be King Cat Christian Music blues artist Daniel Gray. Scheduled to...
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The court rejected the request for an injunction filed by Gardner City Council members Mary Peters and John Shepherd. The recall will proceed to a vote by the electorate on March 2, 2010.
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Kansas Attorney General Steve Six has asked the Kansas Supreme Court to reject the attempt by Schools for Fair...
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At their January 21st meeting, the Edgerton Council discussed their preferred location for the I-35 interchange to serve the intermodal. The State of Kansas has asked the Cities of Edgerton and...
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According to an FBI press release, Matthew Wyrick 35, of Olathe, Kansas, and his father-in-law, Robert Steele, 64, of Gardner, Kansas, have been charged in a federal indictment, returned in Fort...
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The Kansas Forest Service has begun taking orders for low-cost tree and shrub seedlings offered annually through their conservation tree planting program. Orders will be taken through May 3....
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On the morning of January 17, 2010, Gardner Public Safety Officers began investigating a series of auto burglaries which occurred in the early morning hours.
Upon further investigation, two...
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On 01/19/2010, after Gardner Public Safety completed the investigations of several purse & wallet thefts from October through November, 2009, the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office...
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During this two-hour program, author and storyteller Roland Love aims to motivate and inspire participants to share their life with generations to come by recording their life stories as a means of...
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Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security is offering a free public severe weather awareness training presentation on February 1, 2010, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Pioneer Trail...
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Students from Walt Cochran's Honor's American Government class visited Gardner City Hall on Tuesday evening for a lesson in City Government. Students were witness to a Council meeting with a...
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Gentlemen - show your daughter that you appreciate the young lady she is becoming. Gardner Parks and Recreation is partnering wtih Olathe Parks and Recreation to host a Valentine's Daddy-Daughter...
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USD 231 families recognize that regular attendance is important for success in school. UMKC recognizes this also, and wanted to encourage elementary students who can rise achieve perfect attendance....
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During disasters, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, many people want to help in anyway they can. This includes financial donations and responding to calls for volunteer support. These are vital to...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet for a work session at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 21, 2010. The agenda is available for...
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An amended agenda has been issued for tonight's Gardner Electric...
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The danger of driving in heavy fog was demonstrated last week by the 30+ vehicle crash on I-35 that took the life of a toddler and has several victims still hospitalized. The road was also slick. One...
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Mayor Dave Drovetta and recall organizer Chuck Clark have responded to questions from GardnerEDGE regarding the
Suspicious activity was reported to Gardner Public Safety last week. An ADT solicitor was going door-to-door. He was not professional in his presentation, and appeared too interested in scoping out...
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Many individuals have contributed/will contribute to the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti. Every donation - no matter how small - makes a difference. On course, everyone wants their donation to...
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The early-morning pile-up on I-35 south of Gardner has claimed at least one life -...
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I-35 is icy and treacherous this morning. Proceed with CAUTION! The southbound lanes are closed south of Gardner (as of 9:17 am) due to a
Gardner Edgerton School Officials are proud to announce that two USD #231 teachers have been honored as Kansas State Department of Education Horizon Award winners. Kylee Dardine (3rd Grade at Nike)...
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Varsity went to Maranatha Academy last night to compete in a 12-team round robin meet. We started strong and continued through the night which was great to see since we haven't had practice since...
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Due to Martin Luther King Day, the Gardner Electric Utility Board will meet for their work session at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19. The
The Gardner City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 19, rather than the standard Monday meeting time due to the Martin Luther King holiday. The >Full Story
The Johnson County Library is one of the best community resources that works for you. Several computer and genealogy classes are being offered in February free of charge at the Central...
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Southwest Johnson County EDC members gathered on Wednesday evening, January 13th, at Ball Conference Center to review their accomplishments and hold their annual meeting. The Theme for the...
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To encourage Kansans to make simple, but powerful changes to their lifestyles, Governor Mark Parkinson has announced that HealthyKansas will once again sponsor the 2010 Sunflower State Games Essay...
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The current weather forecast is for enough warmth to melt the snow now on the ground, and to blur our memories of the recent bone-chilling cold. Spring is indeed coming. But let's not get ahead of...
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The Gardner Parks and Recreation Department has introduced a new format for their Activity Guides. In the past, the guide was a 28-44 page booklet published twice a year, covering 6 months of...
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The City of Edgerton is hereby soliciting proposals for comprehensive planning consulting services to assist the City in updating its Comprehensive Plan. The City lasted updated its Comprehensive...
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Johnson County Library’s literature-themed courier trucks campaign – designed pro bono by Barkley Advertising Agency – has been recognized by a Gold MarCom Award from the...
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Kansas City has noticed that the GEHS Blazers know how to play football. They're familiar with the intermodal. Now that know that Gardner is also home to the
Financial Peace University is Dave Ramsey's life-changing program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating...
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Lauren Buckles is in her second semester at Ottawa University. The 2009 Gardner-Edgerton High School graduate is enjoying being away at college,...
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The Brandon Miller Band will kick off the New Year this week. Come enjoy some rockin blues with Gardner's talented 'native son'...
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Chris Morrow has spent the last 24 years running employment agencies for other people. Starting January 4th, Chris and his brother Kelly have opened New Century Employment Services in Gardner and it...
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GARDNER (January 12, 2010) — Women who participate in Fellowship Bible Church’s upcoming ladies’ Bible study will have the opportunity to learn from not just one, but three noted Bible...
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Support GEHS 2010 Seniors by coming to the Project Graduation Chili Supper. It is Friday, January 15th from 5:00—7:30 pm in the GEHS Commons. Cost is $5, ages 12 and older and $3, ages 11 and...
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Parents,
As part of our continued efforts to provide H1N1 vaccine to school-age children and staff, USD 231 has scheduled a final H1N1 clinic date, primarily to provide “booster” vaccinations...
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The GardnerEDGE has acquired from the Johnson County Election Office the statements that Council Members Mary Peters and John Shepherd submitted in response to the recall election. Election...
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GARDNER, KAN., JAN. 12, 2010—The Gardner Edgerton School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the hiring of Leann Northway as the new Community Relations Coordinator for the school...
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As the work week begins, people feel a variety of emotions. I know folks that start dreading the work week on Sunday afternoon before they start a new work week on Monday. I do know some folks that...
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The Gardner City Council returned to a discussion on the establishment of a Storm Water Utility. The proposed utility would pay for the construction of projects to deal with storm water and pay for...
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‘Schools for Fair Funding’, now numbering 74 Kansas school districts, partnered with Salina USD 305 and Dodge City USD 443 to file a motion on Monday, November 11, 2010, asking the Kansas...
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Jeff Stewart, Director of Gardner Parks and Recreation Department, outlined a plan to offer recreational soccer in the spring of 2010. Beginning Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the Gardner Park and...
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Antioch Baptist Church: 22668 S Waverly Road, Spring Hill, 913-884-8144
Assumption Catholic Church: 114 E Nelson Street, Edgerton,913-893-6272
Calvary Southern Baptist Church: 736 S Center Street,...
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Johnson County Government again is offering a toll-free hotline to the Kansas Legislature during the upcoming 2010 session that began Monday, January 11, in Topeka.
By dialing the county’s main...
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The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office warns seniors to be wary of telephone calls from their “grandchildren” who are claiming they are in an emergency and need to have money wired to...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 14, 2010. The City's website service provider is experiencing difficulties. As a result, it is not possible to view the agenda...
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Bryndon Barrett has inspired a lot of folks in Gardner. It turns out that...
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We've taken a few pictures of the snow prior to this most recent storm, but quite honestly, we've been snowed in since Thursday morning. So... if you would like to share your photos, please send...
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church experienced a water main break. As a result, all masses for this weekend, January 9-10, 2010, are cancelled. Call 913-856-7781 for updates or to offer your assistance.
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Take it from a northerner - winter is more fun if you take advantage of it! Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm is offering...
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Kevin Wright of the Olathe News/Kansas City Star has an updated story on the Gardner recall....
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With freezing temperatures forecasted, it is important to prepare your environment and your body to reduce the risk of weather-related problems.
The Johnson County Health Department and the...
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Brad Wheeler has a new flock to lead. He’s very happy to be here, but it wasn’t his original plan. FirstLight is a United Methodist Church. Wheeler grew up in the Methodist faith, but a calling...
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The KC Star has a great story on Gardner's own Hannah Miller. Hannah graduated from GEHS last year, and is...
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The USD 231 Board of Education will meet for their regularly-scheduled meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 11, 2010. The >Full Story
The Gardner Planning Commission will meet at City Hall at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 11, 2010. The >Full Story
The Gardner City Council will meet for a work session at City Hall at 6:30 pm on Monday, January 11, 2010. The
The Kansas City Star today posted that a lawsuit challenging the 404 permit has been...
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The City of Edgerton released the following alert. We should all pay attention. This weather is very unusual for our community, and so we need to take extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of...
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To our loyal business clients:
We apologize for our closure yesterday, today, tomorrow and Saturday.
We plan to reopen to the public on Monday, if things continue to progress. If you have...
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Due to the weather, USD231 schools will be closed Friday, January 8, 2010.
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Gardner Community Theatre is all about our community. As you probably already know, their production of "Our Town" will be...
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Sealed bids will be received at Gardner Energy | 1150 E. Santa Fe Gardner, Ks. 66030 | Attn: Brandon McCollum until 9 a.m., January 15 for the purchase of a 16'x42' Paint Booth.
All bids will...
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All Johnson County Library Locations are closed today, Thursday, January 7, due to inclement weather.
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Sealed bids for the 2010 Water Distribution Materials Contract for the water and wastewater distribution and collection systems will be received at Gardner City Hall until 9:00 am, January 26, 2010. ...
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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are...
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Attention snow bunnies! Gardner Parks and Recreation is looking for the best snow sculptures in town! Prizes will be given to the Most Creative and Biggest sculptures.
You may enter by taking a...
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Resident cooperation is essential to the success of the snow removal operations. It is very important that vehicles are removed from the streets whenever there is significant snowfall. With fewer...
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Due to the weather, USD231 schools will be closed Thursday, January 7, 2010.
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The New Year has started with another round of snow on the way for Johnson County.
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Johnson County was in the bull’s eye of a new winter storm advisory issued by the...
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Southwest Johnson County legislators briefed the business community on the upcoming legislative session. The pre-session dialogue was sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and held at the...
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The Gardner Edgerton schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 6, due to the weather. Several inches of snow are expected to fall tomorrow, followed by high winds and a significant drop in...
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The Edgerton City Council will meet for a work session at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 7. The agenda is available for viewing...
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Following is a Nixle alert issued today by the City of Edgerton. Do you receive their Nixle updates? You can sign up on the Edgerton...
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We've got a series of podcast interviews coming in the weeks ahead. If you've never listened to a podcast....check it out. All you need is a computer....and the volume turned up. Here's the...
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The Gardner Rotary Club precented RYCOE awards to Wheatridge students Scott Coble (8th grade) and Bethany Schultz (7th grade). RYCOE stands for "Rotary Youth Character of Ethics".
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The Blazerettes will be featured performers at halftime of the FedEx Orange Bowl tonight! The game will be shown on Fox WDAF (
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The Gardner City Council moved forward with letting the contract for demolition of the single family property at 875 North Juniper Court. The cost of the demolition will be $5,500. The City of...
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Whether you're sick or you have sick family members, noone wants to risk more road-time than necessary in extreme cold or on slick roads. Gardner is fortunate in that we have two walk-in clinics....
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Enjoy scrapbooking? Or maybe you decided that this is the year you're going to get started? Line up some friends, and meet at the Gardner Senior Citizens Center on Saturday, January 9. Bring dinner,...
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Can you remember the last time you drove Moonlight Road all the way up to 135th? Well, you can once again! (Weather permitting, of course.) The segment of Moonlight from 151st to 135th has reopened....
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The regularly-scheduled meeting of the Electric Utility Board on Thursday, January 7, has been cancelled. Their next...
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Below is the Cast List for Gardner Community Theatre production of Thorton Wilder's 'Our Town'. Performances will be at 2:00 pm...
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The Johnson County Jail located in Olathe, Kansas is closed effective immediately. All inmates and staff have been transferred to the Johnson County jail located in New Century, Kansas.
The...
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The Johnson County Extension service have several one night classes planned to help gardeners prepare for spring. This winter’s classes include:
Gardner Council Member Steve Hale has answered some questions regarding the Recall Election of Council Members Mary Peters and John Shepherd. The recall election has been scheduled for March 2nd. ...
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The Kansas Senate is seeing some changes in 2010. Former Senator David Wysong, previous Chair of the Commerce Committee, resigned in December of 2009 for personal reasons. Senator Karin...
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As of today, Gardner Energy has a new customer service number. Call 913-856-6802 to report electric service issues, day or night. Gardner Energy has made this change as part of their ongoing efforts...
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The Gardner City Council will have their first meeting of 2010 at City Hall at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 4. The >Full Story
Forbes list of America’s Best Banks includes Metcalf Bank, which currently has offices in both Gardner and Edgerton. Commerce Bank, which has announced plans to come to Gardner, is also on the...
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