A small group of friends gathered together at Cornerstone Park in Gardner, Kansas Monday July 18 to pray for the city. They said they were non-denominational Christians and not affiliated with any church. They just wanted to send overall prayers for Gardner residents and Gardner businesses and government entities. Staff photo by Lynne Hermansen
We would like to express our appreciation for the opportunity to host 100 ladies that joined us for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ladies Luncheon. It was refreshing to meet with so many current friends and to get acquainted with so many new ladies in our local communities. The ladies of the church provided a delicious salad luncheon and yummy desserts. In addition to our guest speakers, Deacon Jason Imlay, Gini Lively, and Raylee Wright, we enjoyed the music of Kathy Henehan. As with previous luncheons, we had a free-will donation for those who were interested in supporting the selected charities: The Joy Closet, sponsored by the Presbyterian Church, but strongly supported by the community for those that are in need of assistance for family members and The Pet Pantry, located at the Gardner Justice Center, which is intended to help Gardner residents who are experiencing hard times with assistance in feeding their pets. The pantry is held once a month to qualified applicantsand uses donations provided by local businesses and citizens who wish to help. With your generous offerings, we were able to donate approximately $330 to each organization. We look forward to seeing you next year.
Emergencies most often occur in the home, and it’s important that you can communicate your medical needs with paramedics. A File of Life magnet on your refrigerator can be the exact thing Johnson County MED-ACT needs to help you when you’re injured or ill.
Johnson County Government has received high marks from a third-party auditing firm on our most recent financial statements and reporting, including an audit of the financials for the county’s largest capital project in history.
Saturday, July 23 The City of Olathe held their 40th Fishing Derby at Cedar Lake. Staff photos by Lynne Hermansen .
The narrow corridor and truck traffic issues on 199th Street were a hot topic item during public comments at the Thursday, July 21 Johnson County Commission meeting. Residents in rural southwest Johnson County who reside near the Intermodal Logistics Park in Edgerton said they were tired of the semi-trucks tearing up their roads.
Gardner Parks and Rec hosted their first Mom and Daughter “Glampout” at Cornerstone Park Friday July 15 at 6:30pm to Saturday July 16 8:30am for Moms with Daughters 5 to 12 years old. Participants camped in tents, swam at the Gardner Aquatic Center, enjoyed s’mores, made a lantern craft with LED candles, plastic cups with lids, paper and twine and had breakfast Photos courtesy of USD 231
Erik Van Potter, newly appointed council member, announced his immediate resignation from the city council at the Monday, July 18 meeting. Todd Winters, mayor, read a letter that Van Potter had written.
A Facebook social media account pretending to be Edgerton City Council member Josie Stambaugh was brought to light at the Thursday, July 14 city council meeting. Stambaugh addressed the council and said she was speaking as a resident and business owner.
Two residents addressed city council members for another month in a row at the Monday, July 18 council meeting with their frustration over the lack of inclusive and adaptive parks. Paula Athey said it wasn’t a new topic, there had always been disabled people and the issue had been brought up in 2017 and the Master Park plans hadn’t changed since 2009.