Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Sofia Semon wasn’t so sure about signing up to take dance lessons like her older sister, but racing BMX bikes like her cousin in Las Vegas did look like fun.
“We were out there, and she said …
She’s going for the win
September 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
OPINION: One angry Tea Partier
August 19, 2010 by 4 Comments
Pundits from every corner of the United States are busy trying to describe the Tea Party movement. Meanwhile, some members of Congress and the political class are eagerly attempting to drive the Tea Party Express. In fact, one former Congressional …
OPINION: Congress, American people could use a little tough love
July 21, 2010 by 1 Comment
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Although their reasoning is flawed, Congressional Republicans were wise to give the Heisman arm to another round of unemployment benefits.
Unfortunately, they’ll be eating the Democrats’ dust by the time this paper reaches your hands. New Sen. …
School districts continue to await delayed state aid payments
June 23, 2010 by 3 Comments
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
It’s becoming all too common, according to school business directors in Gardner and Spring Hill. The school districts are waiting for state aid payments that are sometimes more than 30 days late.
The Gardner-Edgerton and Spring Hill …
SFFF files legal notice of claims against Kansas legislature
June 23, 2010 by 3 Comments
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Schools for Fair Funding (SFFF) is moving forward with plans to sue the state legislature. The lobbying group comprised of Kansas school districts filed a “notice of claims” with the Kansas Senate and Kansas House of
Representatives …
USD 231 employees to receive 1.4 percent pay increases next academic year
June 21, 2010 by 3 Comments
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Gardner Edgerton School District employees will receive pay raises next year. The board of education approved salary increases of 1.4 percent for teachers, staff and administrators.
It will be a smaller raise than staff in GE schools …
Column: Soccer haters not racist, just bored
June 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Soccer is boring. Earth-shattering, mind-numbingly, painfully dull. And the majority of Americans agree, but don’t tell the staffers at The Nation magazine.
Soccer haters are imperial racists who can’t pick their knuckles off the NASCAR race track …
Clogged A/C causes minor damage at PRMS
June 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A drain hose from a clogged air cooling unit caused minor damage at Pioneer Ridge Middle School over Memorial Day weekend. Leaking water damaged three switches and the uninterrupted power supply in a secondary closet at the school. Due to …
Center Street bridge may not need replacement
June 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
The Center Street Bridge may not need to be replaced for additional railroad tracks related to the intermodal project, according to Gardner Public Works Director David Greene.
The bridge is the only railroad crossing in town that …
Column: Women stepping on political stage
June 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
After Tuesday’s primary elections in a number of states, it’s looking like 2010 could become the year of the woman.
Thank goodness.
I’m typically not one to join in an estrogen fest. I don’t really care if …
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