McLean County Independent News
Memorial Day
The fringe on the capes of the American Legion Post 253's Ladies Auxiliary members blows in the breeze during a ceremony at Old Scout Cemetery four miles east of White Shield on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day programs to be held in region
American Legion posts from the region will be ceremoniously celebrating Memorial Day this coming Monday. Garrison The Hugh P. Minnehan American Legion Post 49 of Garrison will host a program at the Garrison City Auditorium, starting at 10 a.m.
The McLean County Commission passed a motion to remove two stop signs near 36th Ave SW, commonly known as Wolf Creek road, during its May 24 meeting.
In shallow water
With the Garrison Pool set to open in a few weeks time, the Garrison Parks and Recreation Department are finding themselves with a lifeguard shortage.
Fielding a Laugh
Eva Whitecalfe and Paisley Deseth are all smiles during Bob Callies Elementary fi eld day on Tuesday afternoon. More fi eld day pictures on page 16. (Tyson Smedstad)
Growing up
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but the new silos at CHS Garrison were close: in a week’s time, their new silos grew and grew to an impressive 142 feet. Concrete was poured shortly before noon on May 2. Shortly after 1 a.m. this past Sunday, with construction going 24/7, external work was completed with the last bit of concrete poured.
‘He was so dang special’
Thirty-one units of blood were donated at the Ryder Community Center on May 3.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch
Surrounded by cows and standing in a field moist with rain, snow and cow dung, Senator John Hoeven heard and saw first-hand how the recent winter weather that slammed the North Dakota countryside affected ranchers.
Max principal, superintendent resign
The Max Public School board is faced with the process of hiring a principal and superintendent while the current counterparts both resigned at the school board’s monthly meeting last Thursday evening.
Precipitation doesn't damper prom
Kaydra Schmidtke, Alyssah Torno, Kenzie Fuller and Pauline Minoza pose, ready for fun at the Garrison High School prom last Friday night. For more photos, turn to page 11. (Mindy Iglehart)
