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Joey Johnson looks over the garden in his back yard. His son planted the garden for him, but he tends it.

Wreck victim has a new outlook on people

For accident victim Joey Johnson, a tidal wave of support did more to alter his outlook on humanity than the allegedly drunk driver that left him mangled; a fundraiser for Johnson will be held at Angie’s on June 4.

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GARNER

Vet Memorial adds to Memorial Day

Memorial Day in Garner has a new backdrop: the ceremony will be held at the newly completed Garner Veterans Memorial for the first time.
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Garner VFW Post 10225 will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony 11:15 a.m. May 27, at Montlawn Cemetery and Memorial Gardens.
FAITH NOTES

Faith Notes: May 26

St. Andrews United Methodist Church is holding a multi-family yard sale Saturday, June 1.
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Faith Notes: May 22

St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Garner is holding a multi-family yard sale Saturday, June 1.
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Community Notes

Garner VFW Post 10225 will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony 11:15 a.m. May 27, at Montlawn Cemetery and Memorial Gardens.
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People Notes

Air Force Airman Justin A. Summers recently completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Summers is the son of Raymond Summers of Elma, N.Y. and Linda Summers of Garner.
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Faith Notes: May 19

The Raleigh Christian Women’s Connection will meet 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the N.C. State University Club.
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Community Notes

Garner VFW Post 10225 will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony 11:15 a.m. May 27, at Montlawn Cemetery and Memorial Gardens.
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Community Notes

The Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking volunteers for its Independence Day celebration Wednesday, July 3, at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. Volunteers are needed to help in setup, cleanup, arts and crafts and games. Volunteers must be 16 years of ...
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A pancake breakfast is scheduled 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Applebee’s, 1165 U.S. 70 West, Garner. The cost is $7, with proceeds going to American Legion Post 232 in Garner. For more information, call 919-661-9505.