McLean County Independent News
So long, until next year
It's a wrap for the 29th annual Dickens Village Festival. The third and final weekend for the annual festival came to a close on Saturday after the 7:30 p.m. performance of A Christmas Carol at the KOTA Theatre, which was “just under” to being sold out, said McKaila Behles, a member of the festival planning committee.
Is three dollar gas here to stay?
McLEAN COUNTY — While gas prices have dropped in the state, as well as throughout the country, McLean County’s average – $3.12 – is just around the average mark for North Dakota.
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.”
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.
'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.
Putting the giving in Thanksgiving
It was a busy month for the Garrison Area Resource Center’s food pantry this past month.
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)
