May 20, 2013

County adopts building codes for new construction

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Members of the Johnson County Board of Commissioners adopted an amended version of International Code. The code outlines minimum building requirements for new construction in the unincorporated areas of Johnson County.
During an April 18 meeting, commissioners …

Craig places second in KU Relays javelin competition

GEHS senior Matt Mayeske finished 5th in the 110 meter hurdles at the KU Relays April 21. Mayeske nas been a top scorer for the Blazer track team this spring. Mayeske and the Blazers return home to host their annual invitational Friday.  Submitted photo

Gardner Edgerton High School senior Riley Craig made the most of his final KU Relays competition placing second in the javelin with a career best throw of 176-feet, 5- inches leading the Blazers effort April 19-20.
Matt Mayeske continued to …

GE senior Danie Plank wins KU Relays title with record javelin throw

GEHS senior Danie Plank threw the javelin a school record 161’1" to win the KU relays title.  Plank’s throw ranks as the second best in the nation and is the fourth best throw ever in the state of Kansas.  Submitted photo

Saving her best for last, Gardner Edgerton High School senior Danie Plank won the KU Relays javelin title with a throw of 161-feet,1-inch April 19.
The throw set a new GEHS record and is the second best effort in the …

Norton takes second

Photo courtesy of Shonda Burger

Tyler Norton squares off against an opponent in the 138 pound Freestyle Cadet division. Norton placed second in the tournament held at Staley Missouri High School.…

Blazers ‘net’ wins at Home Invitational

The number one doubles team of Micah VanVleet and Dylan Meeks posted a 2-1 record highlighting the Blazers performance at their home quadrangular meet April 18.
VanVleet and Meeks defeated Olathe North 8-0 and turned back top 10 5A ranked …

Hughes 79 leads Blazer charge

Jon Hughes fired a 79 leading the Blazer golf charge at the Kansas City country club April 15. Through two rounds of the East Kansas league championships, Hughes sits in second place behind only Blue Valley North senior Alex Higgs.…

Deadline for citywide garage sale map looms

Shoppers peruse a garage sale during city wide garage sale Saturday a few years ago. The annual city wide garage sales in Gardner and Edgerton will be May 4. The registration deadline to have a sale placed on the official map is April 27. File photo

City-wide garage sale planners are taking registrations to place sales on maps that will be available for purchase for Gardner’s citywide garage sale on May 4.Proceeds from map sales will go to the Gardner Multi-Service Center.
Garage sale hosts can …

Kids of Character

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The USD 231 board of education recognized a student from each district school that exemplifies good character. They include: Ian Kramer, an Edgerton Elementary fourth grader; Nathalie Ortega, a fourth grader at Gardner Elementary; Kalyn Willingham, a first grader at …

Edgerton Elementary hosting family fun night

Edgerton Elementary staff and students will host fun-filled night including a community Fun Run, BBQ dinner, smoothie-making, and an obstacle course on April 25.  Prizes will be awarded throughout the night.  Families must be present to win.
Fun Run and …

Groundbreaking set for DeLong facility at intermodal

The DeLong Company will host a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction on its warehouse project on April 22.
The grain-exporting company will build warehouse facility on 8 acres near the intermodal. It is the first tenant of the Logistics …