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Letters to the editor should be short and to the point, containing 500 words or less. Longer letters will be considered for guest columns as space permits. Editorial columns represent the views of the author and not neccessarily those of the newspaper’s editorial staff. No poetry. All letters are subject to editing for length, clarity and grammar. All letters muist include printed name, signature, address, city and include a verification phone number. Letters must be recieved by 9:00 a.m. Friday to be eligible for print in the next edition. Email letters to: Bhumble@cherryroads.com Mail letters to: The Gardner News, P.O. Box 303, Gardner KS 66030
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Kansas proclaims March 15, ‘Kansas American Legion Day

The Governor of Kansas has declared March 15, 2023 as “Kansas American Legion Day.” As she presented the proclamation, Governor Laura Kelly praised the 104-year-old veterans service organization, the largest in the nation, for its continued work to aid wounded warriors and military families, for Legionnaires’ legacy of community volunteerism and for the organization’s significant role in establishing important national legislation. The American Legion remains today an active and vigorous advocate for service members, veterans and their families not only on Capitol Hill, but right here in Kansas.
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Gardner Historical Museum hosts bazaar to raise funds

The Gardner Historical Museum is celebrating 20 years of serving the Gardner area with collecting and sharing the history of the area with the community. Saturday, March 4 they hosted a “big bargain bazaar” and silent auction at the Gardner Grange Hall on the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
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Chamber highlights GBC’s community contributions

Grace Baptist Church shared with Gardner Chamber Commerce and attendees of the Wednesday, March 1 Chamber Coffee event about their church services and partnerships with the community. “We are not the cool kid church in town, and we are not the old fuddy duddy church either,” Pastor Joey Lang said.
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Spinning Earth Gallery holds fundraiser for hungry kids

Local artisans made bowls for sale in support of raising money to help feed hungry children and support the Gardner Edgerton Multi Service center. The Multi Service center provides assistance for food, utilities, rent, medication and more to families in need.
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Sharice Davids visits Gardner

Rep. Sharice Davids visited Gardner Friday, March 3 to receive an update from Mayor Todd Winters and City Administrator Jim Pruetting on city wastewater infrastructure projects.
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