May 18, 2012

Cole-Smith Unit 350 hosting annual Poppy Day

Cole-Smith, Unit 350, Spring Hill will have their annual Poppy Day on May 19, 2012. Everyone is asked to wear a poppy in memory of our deceased veterans from all the wars. Poppies are made by the veterans and donations are used to assist veterans and their families.  Distributing poppies is a way to say [...]

GFWC Athena Club celebrates 90 years of service

The Gardner GWFC Athena Club District #2 poster winner is Moonlight Elementary student Audrey Sineath.  Sneath is pictured with Juanita Rothaus, Club President and Ruth Hermon, Conservation Chair.  Sineath was the grand prize winner and received a monetary prize, certificate and ribbon.  Submitted photo

Juanita Rothaus Club President Congratulations and hats off to the GFWC Athena Club of Gardner for its 90 years of service to the Gardner and Edgerton communities. The GFWC Athena Club of Gardner was founded, on a cold December day in 1922 by Mrs. Maurice Harrington and Miss Ward (later Mrs. Carl Nys) with the [...]

Wedding announcement

White-Molina

Lynda White would like to announce the marriage of her daughter Kasey Kay White, Gardner, to Brandon David Molina, Gardner.  The couple wed on April 20, 2012 at the Overland Park Arboretum in Overland Park, Kan.  A reception followed in Olathe, Kan. The bride was escorted by her mother Lynda White, of Gardner, and her [...]

GEHS student accomplishments

Gardner Edgerton High School senior Michael Fibelkorn was selected as one of 40 singers to attend the Kansas State University 34th Summer Choral Institute in June. Michael was selected from among hundreds of national applicants. According to the Institute, this year was the most competitive year in its  history. GEHS Band, Choir and Orchestra students [...]

Everything’s 50 Cents benefit sale Saturday

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will host a massive garage sale, “Everything’s 50 Cents or Less” this weekend. The sale will feature thousands of donated garage sale items including furniture, baby items, children and adult clothing, maternity wear, books, movies, and even a boat motor. Everything is priced to sell at 50 cents or less. [...]

Softball benefit dinner

A benefit dinner to support the KC Patriots fastpitch 18-under softball team is set for Friday, May 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gardner American Legion, 315 Meadowbrook Circle. Dinner will include cabbage rolls, fried chicken, baked potato, vegetable salad, and dessert. Cost is $10 per person, all you can eat.

Baseball camps set

Deadlines for the Trailblazer summer baseball camps are quickly approaching. Players entering grades 5-8 will have their camp May 27, 30 and 31 from 9:30-11:45 a.m. at Celebration Park in Gardner. The $40 cost includes a t-shirt. GEHS baseball coaches will conduct the camp. Forms are due May 19. A summer camp for kids grades [...]

Festival choir to host spring concert May 5

The Festival Choral Society is gearing up for its spring concert, “Dream.” The concert will feature the Festival Choir and Festival Ensemble, both under the direction of Eric Jones. Guest musician, Tim Hoggard, will also make an appearance. Local businesses, churches, civic organizations and individuals sponsor the community choir and will be recognized in concert [...]

Spring Hill starts FFA alumni chapter

The Spring Hill FFA Alumni chapter met April 19. The purpose of the organization is to provide financial support for the students of Spring Hill High School FFA attending the state and national conventions as well as the Washington Leadership Conference. Officers are Greg Lancellotti-President, Rex Harrison-Vice-President, Judy Sullivan-Secretary, Ron Sullivan-Treasurer, and Christine Hecke-Reporter.  Anyone [...]

Festival choir to host spring concert

The Festival Choral Society is gearing up for its spring concert, “Dream.” The concert will feature the Festival Choir and Festival Ensemble, both under the direction of Eric Jones. Guest musician, Tim Hoggard, will also make an appearance. Local businesses, churches, civic organizations and individuals sponsor the community choir and will be recognized in concert [...]