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bluetyger.ca Issue 7 November 1 2001 bluetyger main issue 7 intro editorial about this magazine Edmund Wu photos John W. Gardner HandMade in America Coldwater Fall Fair Creemore Ontario Falldown Way Past Midnight | |
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Editor: William J. Gibson email to the editor Made in Canada |
John W. Gardner (1912 - )An American treasure who has worked his entire life in public service and in the development of citizens groups and community enterprises. An Engineer of the Great Society (Secretary HEW in the Johnson Administration), founder of Common Cause (citizens advocacy group), Chairman of the Commission on White House Fellowships, co-founds Independent Sector, Professor of Public Service at Stanford University, co-founds the Experience Corps (similar to Peace Corps but employing seniors to work in community service). See the PBS.org site for information from their program on this remarkable American.PBS John Gardner Uncommon American |