McLean County Independent News
Community lenders, deposits secure during bailout scare
North Dakota is more insulated than most of the nation.
Last call for dinner, deadline Friday noon
Because of a deadline for ordering gourmet food, reservations for a special community dinner in Garrison on Sunday, Oct. 26 must be received by Friday noon.
Marina completion drawing closer
It should be about another six weeks or so before construction on the new Garrison Bay Marina is complete.
Funds for streets
Come January, it's going to cost each water user in Garrison an additional $5 a month.
A safety issue
Bigger may not always be better. Sometimes "bigger" can create problems.
Will taxes keep pace with valuation increases?
Valuations have gone up for most cities in the county, with increases ranging from one percent in Ruso to 17 percent in Underwood.
Cornfield is amazeing
Drive by Scheresky Ag service, north of Max, and you may notice a field of corn.
‘Garrison Lanes’ are new -- again
Anyone who has visited the Garrison “bowling alley” in the past – oh, say 20 years – might have memories of a facility that was past its prime. And, those memories would likely be justified. Over the years, the aging facility had been operated, but not updated. That began to change in the spring of 2006 when Garrison resident Nancy Leidholm purchased the building from the Garrison Church of God.
After assuming ownership, Nancy and her husband Kyle began a series of projects to bring the facility into the 21st century.
Those who visit today’s “Garrison Lanes” and arcade are in for a surprise.
Neighborhood Watch meeting Sept. 25
There’s a strange car parked across the street. Is it someone visiting the neighbors? Or is it someone casing the neighborhood for an easy target?
There’s a young girl walking home from school or the playground. A man is following a short distance behind. Friend, stranger or predator?
Those are just two scenarios that could play out in Garrison any day … any time. How would you handle it?
Being aware of what is going on in the community, making Garrison a safer place to live and raise a family will be the goal of a meeting Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Garrison City Auditorium. A Neighborhood Watch Program is being established.