Fictional Fun – Greater Gardner MA

Fictional Fun Around Greater Gardner MA

• The Closet (11/13/2024)

  

  The Closet – A Work of Fiction Featuring Kamala, Don, Joe, and Werner.

  Just a little bit of fun in a commentary for WGAW. While they might sound like the real thing, the characters are fictional. Launch on any device, CLICK PLAY.

  Packing boxes. What could go wrong?

  WGAW Hotline Radio referenced in this skit airs every Saturday from noon to 2pm on WGAW. On AM 1340, 98.1FM, and streaming worldwide. Listen for great interviews with host Steve Wendell.

  There are 13 Episodes of Joe and Don Fictional Theater, CLICK HERE for the page.

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• Original Music (11/11/2024)

  

  Original Music page, CLICK HERE. including “Veterans of Service”

  Gardner Magazine Presents – Original Music

  Here’s the page, CLICK HERE. “Who Started Goofy with a Huge Screw Loose”, the “Rockin’ Gardner City Council”, “Election Day”, “Chair City of Heart”, “To Grow A Valentine”, “WGAW, One Station on the Dial”, “Gardner, City of Maximum Potential”, “Everyone Loves the Velvet Goose”, “Hotline Radio Steals the Show”, “Gardner Magazine Know Where You’re Coming From”, ” Gardner Magazine Blues”, “Heywood, Mission of Compassion”, “Zone it in or Zone it Out”, “Greatest Board of Assessors”, “Liver Awareness Month” and introducing “Veterans of Service” in time for Veterans Day.

  Chair City Christmas has a separate page, CLICK HERE.

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• Election Song (11/5/2024)

  

  
  Gardner Magazine Releases original song “Election Day”

  Original Lyrics by Werner Poegel, music and vocals via AI. CLICK PLAY.

  Gardner Magazine will provide Election Day results from Federal, State, and local races when available.

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• Donald and Kamala 1 (10/6/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Launches Ridiculous new Fictional Series – Donald and Kamala

  Just like our Joe and Don series, this first episode pokes fun at America’s most unlikely brother and sister, Donald and Kamala. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.

  More Episodes will follow.

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• Councilor Comics (7/6/2024)

  

  Gardner City Councilor Comic Characters Released

  All of your 11 favorite Gardner City Councilors and the Mayor are honored with Comic Book versions. Here’s the complete page, CLICK HERE.

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• Library Drone (5/25/2024)

  

  For more information about the Levi Heywood Memorial Library, CLICK HERE.

  Library Drone Photo Enhanced with AI to Showcase Technology in Greater Gardner MA

  At left is a beautiful REAL Drone photo taken by the Gardner Police Department. To showcase the capabilities, uses, and dangers of AI, Gardner Magazine used various tools to create the images below. All are FAKE, using a REAL central image with various Artificial Intelligence interpretations of possible backgrounds. This technology makes it increasingly difficult for law enforcement to distinguish FACT from FICTION, but it gives film producers additional tools to make the movies we love. Warning: Be aware of scams. Always call your local police department if you are unsure.

  View a complete gallery of fictitious images showing a universe of possibilities, CLICK HERE.

  The following are all fictitious depictions. CLICK for LARGER VIEW.

  

  

  

  

  

  

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• Fictional Theater 14 (5/8/2024)

  

  Fictional Theater Episode 14 – Joe and Don Take Calls at the Call Center

  Our best friends Don and Joe with a new hit episode from our series called Joe and Don at the Call Center. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.

  For the complete page featuring Episodes 1-12, (Episode 13 is in the works) and this episode, please visit the Joe and Don page, CLICK HERE.

  The series is entirely fiction. We only wish that Joe and Don would be best friends and that our politics would be more civil in nature.

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• Fictional 12 (4/3/2024)

  

  Fictional Theater Episode 12 – Joe and Don Meet the Aliens

  The ship approaches Earth. A cabinet meeting is called. Joe calls on his best friend Don to talk to the Aliens. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.

  In this fictional episode, we introduce VP Kamala, Secretary Pete, Secretary Janet, and of course, the Alien.

  No politicians were actually speaking to aliens and no aliens actually visited earth. For the complete series so far, Episodes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, 11, and 12, CLICK HERE.

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• Fictional 11 (3/30/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater Episode 11 – Don and Joe Open a Junkyard

  This time, Joe and Don Open a Junkyard. What types of junk do they have? What secrets will be spilled? Will they buy ad time? Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.

  Also Listen to Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on our Fictional Fun page. CLICK HERE.

  This is a work of fiction. No actual politicians participated in this series.

  Upcoming Episodes: Fictional Theater Episode 12: Joe and Don Meet the Aliens, Fictional Theater Episode 13: Joe and Don Travel U.S. by Train, Fictional Theater Episode 14: Joe and Don Take Calls at the Call Center, Fictional Theater Episode 15: Joe and Don at the Zoo, Fictional Theater 16: Joe and Don at the Library

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• Fictional 10 (3/29/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater Episode 10 – Don and Joe Form a Rock Band

  This time, Joe and Don Form a Rock Band. What will they call the band? Can they sing? What other President will join the band? Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.

  Also Listen to Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 on our Fictional Fun page. CLICK HERE.

  This is a work of fiction. No actual politicians participated in this series. And they did not actually sell 7 records. It was really only 6.

  Upcoming Episodes: Fictional Theater Episode 12: Joe and Don Meet the Aliens, Fictional Theater Episode 13: Joe and Don Travel U.S. by Train, Fictional Theater Episode 14: Joe and Don Take Calls at the Call Center, Fictional Theater Episode 15: Joe and Don at the Zoo, Fictional Theater 16: Joe and Don at the Library

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• Fictional 9 (3/28/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater Episode 9 – Don and Joe Go to Mars

  This time, Joe and Don are on their way to Planet Mars. Will Joe and Don need replacements on the ballot or will Don’s Space Time Derivative work? Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.

  Also Listen to Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 on our Fictional Fun page. CLICK HERE.

  This is a work of fiction. No actual politicians participated in this series. And they did not actually travel to Mars.

  Now also available. Episode 10: Joe and Don Form a Rock Band and Episode 11 Joe and Don Open a Junkyard

  Upcoming Episodes: Fictional Theater Episode 12: Joe and Don Meet the Aliens, Fictional Theater Episode 13: Joe and Don Travel U.S. by Train, Fictional Theater Episode 14: Joe and Don Take Calls at the Call Center, Fictional Theater Episode 15: Joe and Don at the Zoo, Fictional Theater 16: Joe and Don at the Library

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• Fictional 8 (3/18/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater Episode 8 – Don and Joe Do Plumbing

  Our favorite best friends are at it again, this time as plumbers. Of course, they trade friendly barbs as usual. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY

  Whose house are they working on?

  What secrets will be revealed?

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• Fictional 7 (3/17/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater Episode 7 Shopping Shenanigans – Joe and Don Grocery Shopping

  Joe and Don are back with a visit to the grocery store to get food for a meal with the ladies. As usual, they trade barbs back and forth. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.

  In a world that often feels divided, Joe and Don serve as a reminder that unity and enjoyment can be found in the most unexpected places. Their story is a testament to the power of friendship and the importance of cherishing the moments of connection that bring us closer together. If Joe and Don can get along, so can the rest of us.

  This was a work of fiction presented by Gardner Magazine. Episodes 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 are also available on Fictional Fun page, CLICK HERE.

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• Fictional 6 (3/15/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater Episode 6 – Don and Joe perform Who’s on First

  Our favorite unlikely best friends Don and Joe perform the classic Abbott and Costello routine, Who’s on First. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.

  The original “Who’s on First” was performed by Abbott and Costello. We have it for you. It was first performed on March 24, 1938. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.

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• The Files (3/15/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine – Fictional Theater – Episode 4 – The Files

  Our characters Don and Joe explore Wendell’s Top Secret Files at WGAW. They are public service announcements, news, programming notes, and advertisements. What they find is wonderful. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.

  We are actually publishing Episode 4 after Episode 5.

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• Fictional 5 (3/14/2024)

  

  Joe and Don at Gardner City Hall – Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater

  Our couple goes to Gardner City Hall to do some errands and end up running in to Don and Joe, who don’t get a job but look for a burger place. Our couple meets some really great people at Gardner City Hall and the husband gets a job with DPW. Listen to the adventures of this couple who run in to Don and Joe on any device, CLICK PLAY

  The production is entirely fiction. Send suggestions for future episodes and ideas for real news stories to News@GardnerMagazine.com

  More Information About City of Gardner

  For more information about services available from the City of Gardner and how to reach various departments and various officials, CLICK HERE for the website.

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• Fictional Theater 3 (3/8/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater – Episode 3 – State of the Union

  Don and Joe are back, this time to discuss the State of the Union. What secrets will they give up? Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY

  No real politicians participated in this work of fiction.

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• Introducing Chair Man (3/3/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Introduces Powerful Voice – the “Chair Man” for News Updates

  Periodically, Gardner Magazine presents a recap of news stories in an AUDIO format. We are pleased to announce that due to a miracle breakthrough in Artificial Technology, we have been able to create the “Chair Man”, a powerful clear voice intended to cut through the clutter and be easy to understand. Full name is Charles Henry Allen Irwin Rogers, forming the acronym, CHAIR. Listen to the “Chair Man” introduce himself on any device. CLICK PLAY.

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• Fictional Theater 2 (3/1/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Fictional Theater – Episode 2 – The Confessional

  Don and Joe are back, this time in the confessional with a few honest admissions. Will the former rivals get along? What secrets will they spill? Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY

  No real politicians participated in this work of fiction.

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• Fictional Theater (2/29/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Releases First Episode of Fictional Theater

  Our publisher has lost his marbles once again and presents this fictional skit featuring our friends Joe, Don, and special guest Trickie Dickie. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.

  No real politicians were used in the course of this fictional production. That would just not be right.

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• Magazine Tour (2/29/2024)

  

  Famous Voices “Mel” and “Orson” with an AUDIO tour of Gardner Magazine

  Can you recognize the imitation of the famous voice doing the AUDIO tour of Gardner Magazine? The tour explains how and where to find certain items and how to use them. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.

  What if it were possible for the the late Orson Welles to voice this instead? Well, here he is. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.

  These voice imitations are made possible through the advances in Artificial Intelligence technology.

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• POEDM Launches (2/9/2024)

  

  Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel launches POEDM.net. Visit the website, CLICK HERE.

  Gardner Magazine Publisher Launches POEDM.net, Online AUDIO Commentary and Cool Art

  This is a website in which I’ll feature AUDIO commentary which cuts through partisanship, presents solutions with simple common sense, and preserves the dignity of all people. We also feature some cool art for each subject. POE DM is AUDIO that matters. The goal: Present an opinion which contains a common sense solution to an existing problem or issue and provide fun visuals to see along the way.

  Right now, you’ll see some COOL ART in dozens of categories. AUDIO commentary will be added gradually as I write and record it.

  Right now, Enjoy dozens of categories of cool 3D Hologram Art in the categories of all things Government, Human Behavior, People Issues, Economics, the Planet, Policy, Oversight, and much more. Visit the Website, CLICK HERE.

• Filmed – Gardner (1/11/2024)

  

  City of Gardner Releases Short Video “Filmed in Gardner”

  The City of Gardner stated with the video: “From larger productions such as Castle Rock and Dexter to the smaller iRobot commercials and every project in between, the City of Gardner has provided aesthetic and proper locations, the support required to ensure an efficient and successful project, and the ancillary resources that strengthen a positive relationship within the process. We look forward to continuing this successful relationship with the film industry and welcoming more projects in the future. “ Play Video right from this page.

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• Chair Veggies (1/10/2024)

  

  Genetically-Engineered Vegetable and Fruit Chairs

  A way for Gardner to reinvent itself is to capitalize on these vegetables and fruits: Chairmato, Chaircumber, Chairtato, Chair Pepper, Chairchini, Corn Chair, Bean Chair, Chairbana, Yam Chair, Chairtuce, Carrot Chair, and the Broccoli Chair.

  No vegetables or fruits were harmed in the creation of these ridiculous items.

  Something tells us that the world will simply choose to “sit” on these ideas rather than implement them. What would you create, an avocado chair? That would be ridiculous.

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• Renaissance Cars (1/2/2024)

  

  Fictional Story of Cars Introduced 500 Years Ago – Renaissance Cars of the 1500’s

  What would have happened if people of the 1500’s became car dealers? That is the ridiculous premise of this fictional story. Here’s what happened. Human space aliens piloted a Spaceship which looked appealing to the people of the 1500s. The mission was to introduce the automobile to the people of the time. The results in our fictional account were absolutely hilarious, as shown by the illustrations.

  People love their cars in any time period, fictional or not.

  We have a complete Illustration Gallery of various automobiles in our fictional story.

  Gallery shows the concept meetings and even an illustration of the fictional best salesman of the year.

  Complete Gallery, CLICK HERE.

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• The Rizz (12/10/2023)

  

  

  Who’s got “Rizz” in Greater Gardner MA? – Word of the Year

  The word “rizz” is the Oxford Word of the Year for 2023. The meaning: a colloquial noun defined as style, charm, or attractiveness; the ability to attract a romantic partner. 30,000 language lovers from around the world participated in the selection of this year’s word.

  Oxford University Press wrote, “Etymologically, the term is believed to be a shortened form of the word ‘charisma’, taken from the middle part of the word, which is an unusual word formation pattern. Other examples of this word formation pattern include ‘fridge’ (from ‘refrigerator’) and ‘flu’ (from ‘influenza’). ‘rizz’ can also be used as a verb, in phrases such as ‘to rizz up’, which means ‘to attract, seduce, or chat up (a person)’. Expansions into other parts of speech like this can indicate that a word is becoming more prominent in the language.” Website, CLICK HERE.

  Past years: The word for 2022 was “goblin mode” which means “the behavior of someone who wants to feel comfortable and do and eat whatever they want,” Other words of the year included: 2021: vax, 2020 – no word but a study instead, CLICK HERE. 2019: climate emergency, 2018: toxic, 2017: youthquake, 2016 – post-truth, 2015: the imogi showing a face with tears of joy, 2014: vape, 2013: selfie, 2012: GIF, 2011: squeezed noodle, 2010: refudiate, 2009: unfriend, 2008: hypermiling, 2007: locavore, 2006: carbon-neutral, 2005: podcast, and 2004: chav — People and Animals with Rizz below.

  

  

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• Famous Claus (11/21/2023)

  

  Who Makes a Santa Claus? – Just for Fun

  From actors like Brad Pitt, Tom Selleck, Keanu Reeves, and Morgan Freeman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, to politicians like Mitt Romney, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, and Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Ronald Reagan, Nikki Haley, Ted Cruz, who makes the best Santa Claus?

  See a Large version of the collage on this page

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• Career Buddies (11/10/2023)

  

  Trump and Biden, Career Buddies – A Gardner Magazine Feature

  Gardner Magazine picked out a political figure from each side of the aisle. Presidents Trump and Joe Biden don’t agree on much, but what if they were career buddies and had to do the same job for a period of time. The result is our fictional photo gallery, CLICK HERE.

  Presidents Trump and Biden in various careers: As DPW workers, enjoying an ice cream cone, selling vintage used cars, in the fast food kitchen, selling tech and appliances, as monks, as athletic trainers, as landscapers, as spaceship pilots, as dog walkers, as lifeguards, as auto repair technicians, as waiters in a restaurant, as mountain climbers, as taxi drivers, as accountants, as car valets, having a big pepperoni pizza, as poker dealers in a casino. It shows you what AI can do. In this case, it’s just for fun!\

  View the Complete Career Buddies – Trump and Biden Gallery, CLICK HERE.

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• Fantasy Cars (9/25/2023)

  

  Just for Fun – Explore the Gardner Magazine Fantasy Car Gallery

  From the first motorized vehicles in the 1800s to the most advanced automobiles of today, people have fantasized about the perfect car.

  Our gallery has practical styles and vehicles which are really just for fun. Vehicles span all decades.

  Enjoy the Fantasy Car Gallery, CLICK HERE.

  Other Galleries: 100 Years of Music — Winter Storm 2023 — Comic Pix — Dogcatcher Fantasy — Animals — Festival-Oktoberfest 2022 — Barbie — Disney — Historical AUDIO — Mountains — Landmarks — National Parks – Scenic — Aquarium — Zoo — Aviary — Flower Garden — Cruise Night — World — Vintage Radio AUDIO. — Christmas Cards — Comedy Graphics — Famous Art — Trains — GHS Graduation 2023 — City Council Cartoon — Big Chair — School Committee Cartoon — Compliment Day — Progress Comic — Future of Gardner Speculations — Comic Gardnerverse — Novelty: Chairs — Comics Gallery including Politicians

  Centennial Parade and Band Performances Gallery —

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• Gardner Goes Barbie (7/29/2023)

  

  Gardner MA Goes Barbie in Fictional Photo Ensemble

  What if some of the people you know in Gardner were transported to the fictional world of Barbie and changed into Barbie or Ken figures? What would they look like? Gardner Magazine explored the concept.

  Top left is Mayor Nicholson. 2nd left is the Gardner PD with Dog Sully changed into Barbie. 3rd left are the ladies from GAAMHA. Bottom left is Earl Martin. Top right is Elizabeth Kazinskas. Bottom right is Colin Smith running a 5k.

  View the complete Gardner MA Goes Barbie Gallery, CLICK HERE.

  Gardner Magazine covers and publishes the AUDIO of Mayor’s Updates, City Council Meetings, School Committee Meetings, and many other meetings – all serious stuff, so this is just a little fun! None of the politicians or individuals were harmed in the transformation.

  For a serious article on the upcoming election in Gardner, CLICK HERE.

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• Bristles on the Backside (7/4/2023)

  

  Gardner Magazine Debuts “Bristles on the Backside” Fictional Play

  The short play follows a Fictional City Hall scandal from beginning to resolution. No backsides were harmed in the production of the play. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.

  Included are characters playing people from the Mayor’s office, City Councilors, Chiefs McAvene and Lagoy, Conservation Agent Sophie Dorow, Building Commissioner Tom Zuppa, City Auditor John Richard, City Solicitor John Flick, Directors Dane Arnold, Trevor Beauregard, and Mike Ellis, Prevention Coordinator Veronica Patty, and City Clerk Titi Siriphan.

  

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• Aliens – City Hall (7/2/2023)

  

  Aliens Shown in Photo of Summer Kickoff in Gardner MA Weren’t There…

  Yes, it looks like the child at left and the woman are looking at the alien. However, the extra-terrestrials are there only through our use of technical wizardry.

  With today’s technology, photos, videos, and audio can be created of events which never happened.

  So if you encounter something which looks fishy, don’t believe it right away. Healthy skepticism has saved many people from being scammed.

  View a High Res version of image to see if you can spot the edits. CLICK HERE.

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• Dogcatcher Art (6/30/2023)

  

  Original Dogcatcher Art from Gardner Magazine

  In our Budget Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, the subject of Animal Control Officers came up and I promised the Mayor I would get some Dogcatcher Art of the 1950’s. Well, we’ve done one better, we have an entire original Dogcatcher Fantasy Gallery, CLICK HERE.

  Thank you to our Animal Control Officers for all the work they do in the community.

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• Penguins (6/28/2023)

  

  Penguins Spotted Having Conversation – Is it about Gardner MA?

  Gardner Magazine is willing to concede that these King Penguins may not be talking about Gardner. However, with everyone else praising the progress in the Chair City, is it really that much of a stretch?

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• Corner Disney (6/9/2023)

  

  Disney Portraits of Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, Executive Aide Colin Smith, and Executive Assistant Rachael Roberts

  Editorial: A Week in Gardner MA out of a Disney Script

  In Disney Movies, everything seems to go right sometimes. Such was the week in Gardner Massachusetts. Straight off the 3^rd year of a perfect audit, Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and his team including City Auditor John Richard prepared the budget so well it received no opposition from the Gardner City Council despite the scrutiny of various Committees. A job well done. The Ribbon Cutting at the Gardner Elementary School was a cause for celebration as the City has its first school in 100 years built for kids k-6. Various Park Improvements continue. Renovations are underway in Downtown as flowers are blooming. Upcoming music events were highlighted. And behind the scenes the team in the corner office is working on greater support for Art in the Chair City. Yes, some weeks things just seem to go right….

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• Light On (5/10/2023)

  

  The Light is On in Gardner MA and the Future is Bright

  The Gardner DPW is Hanging Lights in Downtown Gardner to brighten it up for the summer. This action inspired the Gardner Magazine production of “The Light is on in Gardner” featuring over a dozen different musical artists and an uplifting narrative. Listen on any device to this CD quality production. CLICK PLAY

  The City of Gardner is a shining beacon of promise in Central Massachusetts and this production literally in vocals of light showcases the Chair City’s positive values. More is coming to the Great Chair City of Gardner. From parks and recreation, to arts and music. Increased health care. Businesses you want. Industries providing jobs.

  Spread the word. Gardner is in the light. And the future is bright. So much is within reach. So much is within sight.

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• Welcome Mat (5/3/2023)

  

  

  For more information on what’s Going Great in Gardner here are some resources on Gardner Magazine: Gardner Going Great Interview with Mayor Michael Nicholson —– Great Schools Interview with Superintendent Mark Pellegrino —- and a list of dozens of accomplishments for the world to see at Accomplished.us.

  City of Gardner MA Rolls Out Welcome Mat to Highlight Downtown Progress

  Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is rolling out the welcome mat to State and Local Leaders and Congresswoman Lori Trahan for a tour of Downtown Gardner on Monday, May 8th. Gardner leaders are proud to show off Gardner as an attractive place to live, do business, and bring industry.

  On the tour will be the Mayor, Trahan, State Rep. Zlotnik, State Senator Gobi, Council President Kazinskas and other City Councilors, CDPT Director Beauregard, and GEDC Coordinator DeRoy. Also expected, Gary Lorden of Mass Ave Rentals which is renovating 42-52 Parker Street, Jonathan Bombaci whose company purchased 25 Main Street and recently the Garbose Building, Tony Molina of the Molina Realty Group which purchased the Gardner News and Bank of America Buildings and most recently was awarded the old Prospect Street School for Condominium Development, Jenna Hartman of Empire Management which purchased their building, and various other Downtown business owners. Progress of various improvements will be showcased.

  Gardner received $6.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, using $2.6 million of the funds directly for Economic Development and Infrastructure Improvement Projects ranging from small commercial sign grants to larger long-term investment projects. 17 buildings in Downtown Gardner have changed hands in the past year with many slated to undergo extensive renovation and beautification. (And last year, a total of 33 businesses opened their doors in Gardner.)

  The event is a way for the leaders to walk in the Downtown and hear from local business leaders about the positive changes over the past couple of years and to demonstrate that provided funding is making a noticeable difference.

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• Pretzel Day (4/23/2023)

  

  National Pretzel Day is April 26, 2023 in Greater Gardner MA

  Pretzels are available almost everywhere food is sold in the Greater Gardner area. What do you know about the history of the pretzel?

  Pretzels.com says, “On April 26th, millions of pretzel lovers across America come together to celebrate their favorite twisted treat. This special holiday is the perfect opportunity for you to honor your passion for pretzels, and with today’s variety of forms and flavors, there are so many ways to celebrate!“

  According to the site, pretzels came about in the 7^th century as a creation by a Christian monk in Italy who gave them as rewards for children who had learned their prayers. Called “pretolia”, or “little rewards”

  In the 18^th Century, pretzels were made in bakeries started by German immigrants and to this day, 80% of all pretzels in America are made in the state of Pennsylvania which declared “National Pretzel Day” in 1983. And what do put on your pretzel? Well, there is actually a National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin. CLICK HERE.

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• Official SuperHeroes (3/26/2023)

  

  Editorial: Who Are They Really – Gardner’s Top Officials & Staff of the Corner Office

  Sometimes you just have to sit back and think a little bit. And then, like a light bulb emanating intelligence it becomes clear. Things are not what they seem. Mere humans could not have aided Gardner’s phenomenal growth and entrance into new found prosperity and excellence in the past couple years.

  So I ask, who are they really? Is Council President Kazinskas really Batwoman, is Mayor Michael Nicholson Superman, is Executive Aide Colin Smith, the Flash, and is Rachael Roberts Wonder Woman? It can’t possibly be that they are simply good at their jobs and are part of a team of everyday SuperHeroes, answering the Chair City call to success. No that can’t be it. Who are they…I mean…really?

  When you see each of these people this week, ask them, who are they really?

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• Gardner Disney Video (3/23/2023)

  

  

  Gardner Goes Disney – A video for the Magical Chair City of Gardner MA

  Listen to the soundtrack on any device. Click Play

  The City of Gardner has a future history which is unwritten. It is a magical City where almost anything is possible. Where its people reward ideas and support each other… Where business and industry are welcome… Where families thrive and children learn… This is a day in the Chair City. This is going to be the best day ever.

  Featuring the licensed songs “Today is the Best Day”, “It’s Beautiful Now” which speaks of a rainbow soon to come…ready when the sunshine comes again, it’s beautiful now where once it was hollow.. , “I wanna be your Super Hero,” stating I want to be everything you need and be of service, “It’s My Lucky Day,” and of course, “You’ve Got This”. The video speaks to the future promise of Gardner and its positive trajectory.

  Truly the best is yet to come in Gardner MA. This is an uplifting video of love and a reminder that all it takes to achieve success is a dream and a place to make that dream happen. That place is the Chair City of Gardner.

  By rendering the places and people in a fantastical Disney-like image, we aim to demonstrate the emotion involved in the day to day lives of people in Gardner and for those who hope to succeed in the City. Thank you Gardner people, Gardner businesses, and the entire Gardner Team at City Hall for your inspiration.

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• Gardner Goes Disney (3/21/2023)

  

  Gardner MA Goes Disney – The Magic of the Chair City

  Gardner Magazine has undertaken to capture the Magic of the Chair City in the eyes of the Disney Universe. It’s a page with over 100 images sure to delight or surprise you. CLICK HERE.

  We also have pages just for fun with a Cartoonized Gardner City Council and School Committee – Additional Comics page.

  

  

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• Food Chairs (3/11/2023)

  

  An Attempt at Making Chairs

  I’ve tried all types of materials. Pizza, Pretzels, Bread, Blueberries, and Chicken to make Chairs. What am I doing wrong?

  Complete page, CLICK HERE.

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• Comics Page (3/10/2023)

  

  Gardner Magazine Comics Page Makes Fun of Well Known People and More….

  President Trump as an Athlete. President Biden as an Oilman. Kamala Harris and her Yellow School Bus. Trump and Putin. What if Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden opened a burger joint or a hot dog stand? See President Trump as a Nanny. See Ronald Regan, the Past – Present – and future together. Jimmy Carter. A Super K9 Dog. President Biden and his clone. Of course, President Trump with a huge burger and fries. Alex Trebek. Abraham Lincoln. All in good fun, some completely ridiculous! All and more on our Comics page. CLICK HERE

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• Interview with AI (3/8/2023)

  

  Gardner Magazine Interviews Artificial Intelligence

  So just how real is Artificial Intelligence? Well, we had an opportunity to interview an Artificial Intelligence from DeepAI, the same company which created this Gardner Bread Chair for us. It was a most interesting experience. Listen on any device. Click Play.

  The AI thought the Big Chair was located near a popular Downtown Restaurant and was off on a few other facts. We asked a number of questions relating to Gardner, emotions, training, and more. And it even did some calculations for us on the fly.

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• Future 2073 – 2123 (3/7/2023)

  

  This was fun to put together. All of the images were generated by the latest Artificial Intelligence Technology. The realism will surprise you and the page might inspire some of your own creativity.

  Gardner Magazine Shows the Gardner MA of the Future

  We show a very different futuristic Main Street and Pleasant Street with a new High-Tech Flat-Iron Building, bright buildings with glass in Downtown Gardner, Space Age transportation, Concept vehicles, the Chair City Future SuperMart, a Downtown Bakery, spectacular outdoor music venue at the Mount, new indoor pool complex, people and fashion, Gardner High with a parking lot for landing spaceships, Heywood Hospital and Center for Holistic Healing, High-speed transportation, Business, Industrial, Gardner Household Robots, Concept Cars, and the Gadgetized Teenager. It’s all on this very fun page, Speculations on the Future of Gardner, 2073 to 2123. CLICK HERE.

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• Concept 1934 (3/3/2023)

  

  The entire photo above was created by Artificial Intelligence using our text input. We added the titling.

  In an alternate timeline, what if Gardner MA was the “Car City of the World“ Instead?

  Gardner Magazine put some of that new fangled Artificial Intelligence to the test. What if Gardner’s industry was quality cars instead of chairs? What would have happened? The AI result is shown here, a beautiful car with features of actual vehicles of the 1920s to 1940s with an obvious solid construction, just what Gardner would produce. With the vehicle on City Hall Avenue, the background shows a much taller set of buildings than what exists today. While an alternate past is pure fiction, an alternate future has yet to be written.

  Something tells us Gardner can accomplish anything which is humanly possible. – Werner Poegel, Publisher Like the Gardner MA Spaceport in 2073, CLICK HERE.

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• Presidential Speculations (1/20/2023)

  

  What will the future hold? Let us know in 2050!

  Speculations on the Future – Greater Gardner MA Presidents 1923 to 2049

  Warren G. Harding – 1921-1923	Calvin Coolidge – 1923 – 1929
  Herbert Hoover – 1929 – 1933	Franklin D. Roosevelt – 1933- 1945
  Harry S. Truman – 1945 – 1953	Dwight D. Eisenhower – 1953 – 1961
  John F. Kennedy – 1961 – 1963	Lyndon B. Johnson – 1963 – 1969
  Richard M. Nixon – 1969 – 1974	Gerald R. Ford – 1974 – 1977
  Jimmy Carter – 1977 – 1981	Ronald Reagan – 1981 – 1989
  George Bush – 1989 – 1993	Bill Clinton – 1993 – 2001
  George W. Bush – 2001 – 2009	Barack Obama – 2009 – 2017
  Donald J. Trump – 2017 – 2021	Joseph R. Biden – 2021 – 2025
  Ron DeSantis 2025-2033	Nikki Haley – 2033-2041

  Michael J. Nicholson 2041 – 2049 (U.S. Senator from MA since 2033, Winning election in November 2032 upon retirement of Ed Markey who will be 86 on that date). Wins Election to U.S. Presidency in 2040. CLICK on large version of photo of the Presidents. That’s how Mayor Mike will look in 2041.

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• Watermelon (1/16/2023)

  

  The Wonder of Watermelon in Greater Gardner MA

  A cup of it is less than 50 calories, has Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium and more of the powerful antioxidant lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable. And watermelon is 92 percent water.

  So why randomly think about the Wonder of Watermelon in the middle of January? Well, some of our readers are having pizza today, snacking on chips, or scoffing down a burger. So why not think of watermelon anyway? It just might make you think of something else which is healthy, nutritious, and awesome.

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• 100 Songs (1/14/2023)

  

  100 Years of Music Since Gardner MA has been a City – Even 100 yr. old songs sound good!

  We review the Top Songs from 1923 to 2022, the first 100 years of Gardner MA as a City. As you listen to some of the songs you’ll notice that as society has changed over time, so has the music. Popular music styles have varied widely and song topics run the gamut. There’s nothing like Uncle Dave Mason’s “Keep My Skillet Good and Greasy” from 1924 or “Tie a Yellow Ribbon..” released during the year of Gardner’s 50th in 1973.

  Hope you enjoy it. 100 Years of Song, CLICK HERE.

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• AUDIO Play (12/21/2022)

  

  Gardner Magazine Releases AUDIO Play – The Making of the State of the City Address

  In the tradition of Gardner Massachusetts, Gardner Magazine is using new technology to create this short 6 minute AUDIO drama featuring fictional voice actors playing Mayor Nicholson, Colin Smith, Rachael Roberts, Jim Boone, Craig Cormier, James Walsh, Judy Mack, and Police Chief Eric McAvene.

  Listen on any device. Click Play.

  This light-hearted Holiday play is meant to showcase that despite differing opinions, Gardner MA City government works well together to get things done. Mayor Nicholson will chronicle these achievements in his State of the City Address, January 10, 2023 at 7pm.

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• Comic Edition (12/9/2022)

  

  Gardner MA Magazine Releases Progress at City Hall – the Comic Edition

  Some think that Super Heroes exist only in Science Fiction. This is not so. Throughout the entire Chair City of Gardner MA, Men and Women of good character are every day battling the negative forces and restoring the balance. While they might not wear capes or fly in the skies, everyday citizens in Gardner amount to hundreds of Super Heroes. This progress is chronicled in “Progress at City Hall, the Comic Edition” – View the comic image by image here on this page, or download the pdf here.

  While this may only be a COMIC, the real City of Gardner MA is welcoming to business, industry, and new residents. Questions? Try Gardner City Hall at (978) 630-1490 or visit the great Chair City of Gardner MA website at https://Gardner-MA.gov

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• Corner Office (11/17/2022)

  

  What Really Goes on in the Gardner MA Mayor’s Office?

  

  Printable PDF of all Slides

  We have it bugged with a comic strip camera which records some elements of reality. It’s a salute to the hustle and bustle and a Happy Thanksgiving wish to the Corner Office. Here’s our list of 50 specific thank yous.

  CLICK on any IMAGE for larger view.

  

  

  

  

  

  

• AI Art (11/13/2022)

  

  

  Was Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson in a Genuine Van Gogh?

  As famous painter Van Gogh passed away more than 100 years ago, the real Van Gogh is Starry Night. The new Van Gogh is a deep fake created by Artificial Intelligence. See our Van Gogh page, right here.

  On the Van Gogh page, you’ll see three we created, At the Fields, At the Office, and the Big Chair. And of course, you’ll see the famous Starry Night by the real Van Gogh. CLICK HERE.

  AI has been used to create Deep Fake videos which have created problems. AI is used as voiceovers as some of the voices in TV ads and radio commercials. A question on one of the vendor’s sites asked, “Are the voices real.” The response, “Define real.” No matter whether you like it or not, Artificial Intelligence is already part of our present, never mind our future.

• GardnerVerse (11/10/2022)

  

  Just for Fun – Enter the GardnerVerse of the Chair City of Gardner MA

  Visit the GardnerVerse page and see some more of your local favorites including the Gardner City Council. CLICK HERE.

  

• Daily Juggles (10/30/2022)

  

  Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson Featured in Comic Strip

  Today, just for fun Gardner Magazine is honoring Gardner Mayor Nicholson with a Comic Strip depicting all of the juggling he does during a typical day.

  When you see the Mayor today, give him a thanks and a pat on the back. So often, Mayor Nicholson congratulates, thanks, and recognizes people in his weekly Updates and various Interviews. Today we honor the Daily Juggles of the Chair City Mayor.

  

  View a page listing all of the Mayor’s Updates Articles and AUDIO you can play on any device.

• Gardner 1920s (10/23/2022)

  

  Gardner MA Celebrates its 100th year as a City on January 1, 2023. There some Downtown storefronts left. Reserve yours now.

  Gardner MA 100 Years Ago & Today

  

  100 Years after Main Street looked like the Postcard at left, shoppers are still shopping Main Street in Gardner.

  Interested in opening a Downtown Business?. Can you bake? Many people have talked about wanting a bakery. Downtown Gardner wants you…

  

• Pizza Polka (7/31/2022)

  

  Parker House of Pizza of Gardner MA Reopens in time for Polka, offers $3 Discount on every order….

  On Thursday, August 4, 2022 the Parker House of Pizza may just be the most popular pizza place in town. That’s the day they reopen after vacation. In a radio ad run on WGAW, the restaurant is offering a $3 discount on any order for a whole week.  That’s just in time for the Monument Park Polka Concert on Saturday August 6, 2022 at 6pm so patrons can literally have pizza and polka. 

  To put you in the Pizza and Polka spirit, we are featuring the Pizza Polka right here.   Just click play.    And so you can take advantage of getting your pizza whether you take out or eat at the outdoor dining area at Pleasant Plaza, here’s a link to their site.   CLICK HERE.   FREE Concert info here.

• Chair City Chair Bear (7/21/2022)

  

  Editorial: Input Wanted – Chair City Chair Bear, Good Idea or Bad Idea?

  I found a cover for a plush animal being sold online.   What’s the chance there’s someone in Gardner who could make an original Chair City Chair Bear design which could be made into a custom cover?  The Chair City Chair Bear could be an item for the City’s 100^th.   The seat on this particular item is 20 inches square and is available on Amazon for $14.99.  That’s just for the cover, it would have to be filled with PP cotton batting.  Obviously, the City would want something made locally if possible. Your thoughts on this. Good idea or bad idea? Email: News@GardnerMagazine.com

• Time Travel (4/18/2022)

  

  

  

  

  Fictional Time Traveler Journeys to Gardner MA Past and Future

  1900: Our time traveler is on a mission to find the perfect time in Downtown Gardner, Massachusetts. Journeying incognito to the Center of Gardner 100 years ago, he finds commerce in full swing. Some of the buildings exist to this day, some have been replaced.

  1950/60: Turning the crank of his time machine, our Time Traveler finds himself viewing a Gardner police officer directing traffic over 60 years ago, near the intersection people have been fussing about. Traffic existed then as it does now, but ideas of how to handle it have evolved and changed over time. Notice a thriving business district in Downtown Gardner.

  2020s: Our Time Traveler journeys to present day and finds an attractive Downtown Gardner MA with a different traffic pattern and different businesses. The future of Gardner MA is only limited by the imagination and fortitude of its residents, community leaders, and government officials. With the recent progress made and additional projects announced, who knows what the future could hold for Gardner MA.

  2200: Our Time Traveler ends up in the year 2200. History shows that a forwarding-looking Gardner Mayor, City Council, and Business Community in 2022 continued to foster a period of positive growth in the Chair City. By the way, it is said that in the year 2200, Gardner MA is once again the undisputed Furniture Capital of the World.

  Residents of Gardner MA have every reason to believe the future of the Chair City is going to be bright as the community works together.

• Furniture Turnings (4/13/2022)

  

  Furniture Turnings Plaza Conceived for Gardner MA

  Furniture Turnings Plaza is an inspirational concept. CLICK HERE.

• Alternate Universe (1/8/2022)

  

  Gardner MA in Alternate Universe

  What would Gardner MA look like in an alternate universe?   If such a city exists, could we actually see it, make comparisons, and learn from it?  Complete Article, CLICK HERE. 

  Gardner Magazine has uncovered such a City right here in the United States, a city by the same name in another state with some interesting parallels to our reality.   For details, CLICK HERE.

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• January Jabbery (1/4/2022)

  

  Gardner MA Jabbery

  As many of us spend more time indoors during winter, it’s time for January Jabbery.   Time to seek out new social media groups to communicate just about anything to just about anyone.  Time to flex your ideas and discover new subject matter.  

  January Jabbery is sometimes about utter gibberish, nonsense, or idle chatter.  Or it could morph into intelligent communication to further your positive goals for the rest of the year.   You could take your January Jalopy and drive to the corner store for January Java.  In any case, we wish you January Joy with your January Job, your after work January Jog, if you get the vaccine – your January Jab, warmth in your January Jackets, and we hope you stay out of trouble so you’re not a January Jerk in a January Jam.  January, we’ll jet through it in a jiffy. (31 days)  Jot that down. Jeez… That’s January journaling, justifiably!

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• Aliens at the Gardner MA Dog Park (12/13/2021)

• Journey to the Future (12/13/2021)

• Aliens at Dog Park (11/11/2021)

  

  Aliens at the Gardner Massachusetts Dog Park

  Dogs show us so much love and as the Dog Park shows, much love for fellow dogs. This fictional sci-fi movie short produced by our own 101.3 Studios explores what happens when aliens visit planet Earth at the Dog Park and hero dog Finnegan saves the World with Kindness. Visit video page to play video.

• Phrases Said in Gardner (9/12/2021)

  Just a little bit of humor to break up your day a little bit!

  

  

  

  

  

  

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