Veterans banners coming to Gardner this Fall
Lhermansen@cherryroad.com A hometown heroes banner program was approved Tuesday, September 6 by Gardner City Council. The program allows the display of banners on downtown poles to honor local Veterans.
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City adopts the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Lhermansen@cherryroad.com Two public hearings were held at the Gardner City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 6. No one spoke at either public hearing.
JOCO Med-Act scaling back operations
Lhermansen@cherryroad.com Staffing shortages are forcing Johnson County Med-Act to change their operations. Med-Act operates 20 ambulances for the county.
Last Open Hangar Day at New Century Airport
The Commemorative Air Force-Heart of America hosted the last Open Hanger Day of 2022 at Hangar 3, 6 Aero Plaza, New Century, KS. Attendees could enjoy a lunch, tour the collection of military aviation memorabilia, visit with pet rescue groups, build a Styrofoam glider, purchase a personalized dog tag, ride in a vintage jeep and purchase an airplane ride in an open cockpit flight. Staff Photos by Lynne Hermansen
GEHS, SH schools participate in the Old Settler’s Parade
Gardner Edgerton Trailblazers and Spring Hill Broncos were represented in the 2022 Johnson County Old Settler’s Parade on Saturday morning, September 10 in downtown Olathe, Kansas. The parade and celebration were established in 1898.
Ash and Anvil’s Grand Opening
Micky Pegg, owner of All Saints Cigars, hosted the first event for Ash and Anvil’s Grand Opening Thursday, September 8. Pegg said he met Derrick Stockton at a trade show and through social media. “I love the Stockton family,”he said. “They travel in packs. They are great people.” Pegg said he was impressed by the cigar lounge and hopes to be back for many more events as the area has been good to him. Staff photos by Lynne Hermansen
Book questioned by parents in USD 231 school district
Lhermansen@cherryroad.com The Absolute True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexis has been called into question by parents in the USD 231 school district for content they don’t believe is suitable for their children to be reading in their English classes. Carrie Schmidt, a parent of two teenage children in the school district, said the book came to her attention after asking for the class curriculum.
Gardner Chamber holds morning coffee, breakfast with USD 231
Lhermansen@cherryroad.com Attendees to the Chamber coffee event, Wednesday, September 7 met members of the school district at the Gardner Edgerton High School’s culinary center known as ‘Bistro 403.’ Superintendent Dr. Brian Huff was unable to attend due to illness.
Marvin Lefmann recognized by city
Lhermansen@cherryroad.com Marvin Lefmann, Gardner resident and Special Olympic Athlete, was recognized at the Tuesday, September 6 City Council meeting for his achievements in softball. Lefmann travelled with the Topeka Stars Special Olympics softball team this June to compete in the 2022 Special Olympic USA games in Orlando, Florida.
Braille debit cards coming to Arvest Bank
Lhermansen@cherryroad.com Arvest Bank recently announced the introduction of Braille debit cards for their customers as part of their “inclusion” program. The cards will function the same as a traditional debit card, but will have Braille on the front for the customer’s name and card number along with the expiration date and three digits security code on the back in Braille.