McLean County Independent News
From a good old Kansas farm girl to a Garrison minister
After spending last Christmas eating dinner alone at a Sonic, Rev. Sue Williams realized that she needed to make a change for the better.

A Dickens of a trip
The Christmas Capital of North Dakota was the latest stop for an Iowa couple who mark the Christmas season by traveling around the country to see performances of “A Christmas Carol.”
Putting the giving in Thanksgiving
It was a busy month for the Garrison Area Resource Center’s food pantry this past month.

'Twas a merry beginning for Dickens
W i t h temperatures in the thirties and forties last weekend, the Dickens Village Festival kicked off with warm weather and a very warm reception from festival goers.

A score for the girls
Garrison Lady Troopers Cara Schlehr, Emily Schlehr, Karli Klein and Josie Westman celebrate a score during the Class B State Volleyball tournament quarterfinals on Thursday. For more on the tournament, see the story on page 12. (Alyssa Meier)

The moment of VICTORY
Garrison’s Lady Troopers celebrate their second straight State tournament berth following their 3-1 win over Shiloh Christian in the Region 5 Championship last Wednesday evening. For more, see the story on page 15. (Ethyn Williams-Calvert)
Cratchit, a Christmas Carol and Charles Dickens
For all intents and purposes, the Dickens Village Festival is ready. And so are its committee members.

Aggies state bound
Velva-Drake/Anamoose-Garrison Aggies quarterback Ben Schepp and linemen Jamison Rime and Logan Dockter rush the fi eld as the clock expired in the Aggies 20-12 semifinals win over the Hillsboro/Central Valley Burros on Nov. 5. The Aggies will compete against Central Cass this Friday morning in the state championship. Read more about their win on page 17. (Mindy Iglehart)

Not exactly a happy job, but really rewarding
Most young girls want to grow up to be teachers, doctors or maybe even astronauts.

Wounded Warriors return for annual hunt
Five members of the Wounded Warriors in Action Project returned to Garrison for their annual pheasant hunt on the Schreiner farm this past weekend.