Max, ND

From In the Loop, January 26th, 2012

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The City of Max will experience an unplanned water outage due to a water line break at about 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 26th. The duration of the outage is unknown.

January 26, 2012

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We extend our sincere sympathy to Torres Olson's family. Torres passed away in Garrison last week at the age of 88. She is a longtime Max residence and many of her children now live in Max and the area. Her husband, Robert, lives in Garrison. We are so sorry. I first met Torres when she and others would baby-sit at Our Saviors Lutheran Church so their Mommies, me included, could attend Ladies Aid.

Tomorrow, Friday 27th at noon is the Max Senior Citizen member's catered meal and fun to follow. This is a belated Christmas party.

Then a short two weeks away is the Max Community Library's 4th Annual Soup and Sandwich Lunch at the Max Civic Center. Times are 10:30-1:30; raffle tickets are on sale now.

The Plunge can is out on the pond! Now you can start guessing as to when it will 'plunge' into the water. Tickets are on sale around town at the businesses.

"Shall we make a new rule of life from tonight: always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary?" J.M. Barrie

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

January 19, 2012

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Reminders: Senior Citizen members will be having their catered meal at noon on January 27th. Max Library's 4th Annual Soup and Sandwich Lunch is February 12th 10:30-1:30. Raffle tickets are available for purchase now. You do not need to be present to win one of nine prizes to be raffled off.

"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out." John Wooden

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

January 12, 2012

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Several relatives and friends from the area attended the funeral for Ed Kabanuck, in Huron, SD. Sally is doing as well as can be expected and would love to hear from you. Her mailing address is Sally Kabanuck, 1251 Arizona Avenue S.W. - Apt. 206, Huron, SD 57350.

Reminders: Max Senior Citizen members will have their belated Christmas catered meal at noon on January 27th, which is their regular meeting day also.

The Max Community Library's 4th annual Soup and Sandwich lunch is on Sunday, February 12th with serving from 10:30-1:30.

St. Matthew's L.W.M.L. held their Bible Study this past Saturday, with Pastor Nelson leading the Bible Study and the hostess was Tammy Rae Hauf. There was a good turnout with over a dozen attending.

Notice: Marla Eliason, Medical Missionary to Honduras, will not be going there anymore. It has become seriously dangerous there with Americans being taken hostage. Several in the community have been sewing and purchasing baby and children items for her to take with her. She appreciated each and every piece! At this point she does not know of another mission that could use items but if you do, please notify Margaret Zaderaka and I will get the information back to her and to the many people who sewed for her.

Are you hungry? Are you tired of cooking every meal? Come to the Over 55 Club building on Main Street at noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to enjoy the Meals on Wheels meal. If you are a member of the Max Senior Citizens, and a Senior, the cost of each meal is minimal. Please contact any Senior member for more information. There is a phone number for you to call the day before you plan on eating there.

This is a belated 'Thank you' to whoever set the lit scene on the pond for everyone to enjoy. Don't you wonder if the 'Plunge' can take place this winter - the pond is not frozen over, as it needs to be.

"Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting." William Arthur Ward

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

January 5, 2012

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We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Edward Kabanuck who passed away in a Huron, South Dakota nursing home at the age of 89. Ed and his wife, Sally, lived in Max before moving to Huron. Their daughter, Diane Berg, lives in Max.

In the Max website, Maxnd.com, there is another housing request you may be able to help with. You may contact the Andersons of Oakes, ND at 830-2278 or e-mail them at daycarecountrykids@hotmail.com. Several earlier housing requests have been answered and the individuals are now living in Max.

Coming up on January 27th the Max Senior Citizen members will be treated to a catered meal at noon in the center--sort of a belated Christmas gathering.

The year 2012 has arrived with cold temperatures and wind. Last week's warm temperatures brought very un-seasonable rains that iced over roads and sidewalks. Warm temperatures are now needed to melt the ice. Be careful!

School has started and among other things, meetings have started up again. The Dusty Trails 4-H Club meets this Sunday at 2:30 and the Max Civic Club meets this coming Monday, January 9th at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center.

Max Community Library's 4th Annual Soup and Sandwich lunch will be held on Sunday, February 12th, serving from 10:30-1:30 p.m. You may purchase your Max Community Library raffle tickets now. So far there are nine very nice prizes to be raffled off during the luncheon, although you do not need to be present to win.

In reading over information written January 19, 1928 about Max in the earlier days, we learn that “Max not only has a dandy little skating rink; it also has a fine high school, a cozy little movie theatre, two first class hotels, two of the most solid banking institutions in the state, two garages, five big elevators, two large department stores and other businesses with obliging attendants." Visit our local Schmidt Museum to learn and see more about Max as it used to be! You will be amazed!

You see things; and you say "Why?" But I dream things that never were; and I say "Why not?" George Bernard Shaw

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

December 29, 2011

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The Max Cafe will be open until 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve, this coming Saturday night, already!

On January 27th the Senior Citizens members will be treated to a catered noon meal at the center.

Max Civic Club and the City of Max wish you a Happy New Year!

"Never underestimate your power to change yourself; never overestimate your power to change others." H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

From In the Loop, December 28, 2011

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Max residents will experience a planned water outage at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 29th to repair a break within the water distribution system. The duration of the outage is not known.

December 22, 2011

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Congratulations to Joe and JoAnn Huettl of Max in the birth of their son, Matthew David Huettl. Matthew was born on December 12th at St. Alexius Center in Bismarck, weighing 8# 11 oz. and 20 1/2 inches. Matthew's Grandparents are Warren and Kathy Huettl of Max and David and Kathy Brag of Finley, North Dakota. His Great-grandmothers are Lenore Huettl of Garrison; Pat Riemer of Douglas; and Donna Gunderson of Mississippi. Matthew was welcomed home by his brother Cayden Huettl. Cayden is now seven years old and is going to be the best-ever big-brother to Matthew! Congratulations to all of you!

Many from Max and formally from Max attended the funeral for Ethel Boettcher on Friday at Thomas Funeral Home in Minot. Ethel is buried in the Max City Cemetery just south of Max, beside her sister Doris and brother Ferd Boettcher. Ferd's son from Oregon was telling how he is working on the Boettcher family history, with most of the information coming from papers they came upon while cleaning out Ethel's house this summer. There are to be extra funeral bulletins in the Max Library.

Kathy Holte from the Veterans office in the Ward County Courthouse in Minot called to find information and items and pictures of other lady veterans as March has been designated to be Women's Veteran month. She would like to learn about any female relative or friend who is a veteran. This is not just from McLean County or just Ward County. It is from everywhere. In March she will have displays, other interesting information, and a mannequin to display a woman veteran's uniform, set up. There will be more information on this as March comes nearer. In the meantime, please get any information and pictures to her at the Ward County Courthouse in Minot. I will be able to deliver it all to Kathy for you.

On Sunday, Eugene and Margaret Zaderaka sat in awe while the First Baptist Choir and Orchestra held their Christmas Concert, all directed by Sharon Yancey Strube. Sharon taught music in the Max Public School so many of you remember her. Her directing both the choir and orchestra was amazing. I'm sure her arms were tired when the concert ended. This concert was also given at 9:30, besides 11 o'clock. The church was standing room only!! You will not ever want to miss a concert directed by Sharon!!!

Reminder: St. Matthew's Church in Max and RTC are still collecting donations of caps, scarves, jackets, mittens and gloves, and any other winter outer wear for children in this community. The collection area for RTC is the Max Auditor's office in the Civic Center.

School lets out today, December 22nd for the holiday break. Reminisce about your school days and how 'free' you felt when there was a vacation!! It was 'play time’!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Max Civic Club and the City of Max!

"We live in an ironic society where even play is turned into work. But the highest existence is not work; the highest level of existence is play." Conrad Hyers

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

December 15, 2011

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We have lost a long time Max resident in the death of 99 year old Ethel Boettcher on Monday morning. Ethel has been living at the Benedictine Living Center for several months and was doing very well until she fell this past Thursday night. One thing led to another and she passed away peacefully with a nurse at her bedside. The nurse said Ethel 'just stopped breathing'. Her funeral will be held at Thomas Funeral Home in Minot with burial in the Max City Cemetery south of town. Our sympathy to her nieces and nephews who spent some time in Max this past summer, cleaning out Ethel's house, and to other relatives and friends.

Santa Day this past Saturday was a big success with many-many children filling the Civic Center with their laughter and activity.

Tomorrow the Over 55 Club building will hopefully be filled with laughter and activity as the members enjoy a catered noon meal with surprises following, to celebrate Christmas. Membership dues may be paid at this time, too. Members, remember - tomorrow at noon - December 16th. The January potluck and meeting will be on the 27th.

St. Matthew's chimes are now playing Christmas music for all to enjoy. There is music on Main Street and all around town there are decorated houses and yards. Something new to Max this year is a lit scene on the pond where the Plunge can will sit.

Dusty Trails 4-H is sponsoring a winter clothing drive until December 19th, this coming Monday. They are looking for donations of gently used or new children's hats, scarves, mittens, coats, snow pants, and other winter gear in good condition. A donation box is available at the Max School in the Elementary wing hallway, for dropping off donations. Clothing collected will go to local children as well as the area Salvation Army.

"When a child is born, all rejoice; when someone dies, all weep. But it makes just as much sense, if not more, to rejoice at the end of a life as at the beginning. For no one can tell what events await a newborn child, but when a mortal dies, he has successfully completed a journey." Talmud

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

December 8, 2011

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We extend our sincere sympathy to Tom and Mary Hauf and family in the death of Mary's sister, Loraine Schlecht. Too many loved ones are leaving us these days. Word was also received that Gerald Schmidt, formally of Max, has passed away.

Santa Day is this coming Saturday, December 10th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Max Civic Center, starting with a free pancake and sausage breakfast. There will be a special appearance by Santa Claus! Donations of canned goods and a free will offering will be taken to benefit local food pantries. Donations can also be left at the Max Bremer Bank. This fun event is sponsored by Bremer Bank and the Max Civic Club.

Civic Club meets Monday, December 12th at 7 p.m.

Members of the Max Senior Citizens will be having their Christmas meal and party at noon on December 16th in the Over 55 Club building on Main Street. Membership dues will be collected at this time. Early in January of 2012, we invite any who might like to become members, to come spend time with us at our meetings or other functions we have. The January meeting will be January 27th, starting at 12:30.

Dusty Trails 4-H is sponsoring a winter clothing drive until December 19th. They are looking for donations of gently used or new children's hats, scarves, mittens, coats, snowpants, and other winter gear in good condition. A donation box is available at the Max School in the Elementary wing hallway for dropping off donations. Clothing collected will go to local children as well as the area Salvation Army.

"A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives." Jackie Robinson

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

December 1, 2011

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Carol (Donald) Olson, formerly of Max, is a patient at Medcenter One in Bismarck. Carol and Donald ran the Centennial Cafe in Max, along Highway 83. What a nice surprise for Carol to hear from her Max friends. The Medcenter One address is: 300 North Seventh Street, Bismarck, ND 58501.

Dusty Trails 4-H is sponsoring a winter clothing drive until December 19th. They are looking for donations of gently used or new children's hats, scarves, mittens, coats, snowpants, and other winter gear in good condition. A donation box is available at the Max School in the Elementary wing hallway for dropping off donations. Clothing collected will go to local children as well as the area Salvation Army.

Santa Day, sponsored by the Max Civic Club, is December 10th. Will Santa come in his sleigh? There will have to be snow for that and right now things are looking pretty brown. If the forecast is correct, there will be snow for Santa!

December 22nd is the last day of school before the Holiday Break.

"The hopeful man sees success where others see failure, sunshine where others see shadows and storm." Orison S. Marden

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

November 23, 2011

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We extend our sincere sympathy to Lillie Gullickson's family in the loss of their Mother. Her daughters are LaVonne Jungling of Max, Orian Polsfut of Chandler, Arizona, Darlene Kato and Dorene Smith, both of Minot. Many in Max know Lillie's daughters. Her funeral was Monday, November 21st. Lillie was 93.

Reminders: Don't forget to have DeeOn and Dwight Mack check your present Plan D for a better plan.

November 28th is the school's Christmas Concert. December 10th is Santa Day in Max. Last day of school for 2011 is December 22nd.

Dusty Trails 4-H is sponsoring a winter clothing drive until December 19th. They are looking for donations of gently used children’s hats, mittens, coats, snow pants, and other winter gear in good condition. A donation box is available at the Max School in the Elementary wing hallway for dropping off donations. Clothing collected will go to local children as well as the area Salvation Army.

Happy Thanksgiving wishes from the Max Civic Club and the City of Max!

"I will love the light for it shows me the way. Yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars." Og Mandino

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

November 17, 2011

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We extend our sincere sympathy to Paula Schreiner's family. Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS, took the life of this 54 year old Max/Garrison resident. Another Max native, Mrs. Curtis Wagner, Wilma, passed away in 1991 from ALS too. We are so sorry.

There is a housing need listed in the Max web-site by Gina who needs temporary housing from December first of this year, to April 30th, 2012. A studio/efficiency or one bedroom is all that is needed as her tax work will keep her on the road, traveling to Williston, Bismarck, Dickinson, and Minot. No pets and no children - just needs a place to call 'home' for these few months. If you do not have a computer/internet, you may call Tamra Huesers or Margaret Zaderaka and we will get this information to Gina.

The Max Cafe will not be open on Thanksgiving Day so the owners and employees can enjoy the time with their families.

Good news for the area - the Amtrak train is stopping in Minot again, for people to board or get off. The flood did extensive damage to the depot and the repairs are not completely finished but it is ready enough for passengers. It has been closed since the flood in June. The huge dike built around the depot did not keep the flood waters and ground seepage out.

Plan D - have you met with DeeOn and Dwight Mack to see if you can go to a different plan that will save you even more money than your present plan does? Phone them at 679-2623 to make an appointment to meet them at the Max Over 55 Club building - the Max Senior Center.

Tomorrow, November 18th, is the Max Seniors' noon potluck and meeting. Santa Day in Max is December 10th. The Max School Christmas Concert is December 28th at 7 p.m. There will not be school over Thanksgiving, next week. The last day of school for the 2011 year is December 22nd.

"If you are climbing the ladder of life, you go rung by rung, one step at a time. Sometimes you don't think you're progressing until you step back and see how high you've really gone." Donny Osmond

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

November 10, 2011

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Less than a month left! Do not forget to call DeeOn and Dwight Mack to look over your Plan D prescription health plan. The one you have now may still be your best one but you won't know that until you have them check it out for you. They will meet you at the Max Senior Citizens building on Main Street in Max. Phone 679-2623.

Ed and Idamae Hauf returned recently from an 18-day N.E. Fall Foliage bus tour. They toured many historic landmarks and the Capitol in Washington, D.C. It was especially inspiring to visit the war memorials there.

In New York City, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty were very impressive. It was exciting to view the amazing Niagara Falls from both the American and the Canadian side.

The autumn colors of red, orange and gold were most beautiful in Vermont and up-state New York.

Sunnyslope Homemakers met at Marian Schmidt's last week, with 9 members present. They planned their Christmas Party. December - and Christmas - is coming way too fast! Santa Day, sponsored by the Max Civic Club, will be December 10th at the Max Civic Center. The Max Senior Citizens will hold their November potluck and meeting early because of Thanksgiving. They will be meeting at noon on November 18th. They will be having a Christmas Party in December. Next week's news will have more details for you, about this party.

Darrin Hauf of New Melle, MO and friend, Kerry were visitors at the home of Ed and Idamae Hauf recently and spent several days hunting upland game in the area.

Meeting every week on Tuesdays from 3:20-4:30 in the Max School Cafeteria is the Child Evangelism Fellowship Good News Club. If you have any questions, please phone Cindy at 679-2031 or Lila at 679-2686. All children are welcome - there will be singing, Bible Study, and lunch.

The regular meeting of St. Matthew's Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) was held this past Saturday, November 5th in St. Matthew's Church, with Pastor Nelson leading the Bible Study and Lonie Hauf was the hostess.

There will not be school this Friday, November 11th, Veterans' Day. There won't be any school over the Thanksgiving holiday, November 24th and 25th. And the last day of school for 2011 will be December 22nd.

Max Civic Club will be meeting this coming Monday, November 14th at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center on Main Street. The Max School Christmas Concert will be November 28th at 7 p.m. at the Max School.

Other events coming soon in the new year will be the Max Library's Soup and Sandwich luncheon which also includes a Vendor Show. All local individuals and businesses can display, advertise, and sell their products and services. If you would like to have a booth, please contact the Max Library Director Amy Hauf at the Library at 679-2263. The hours the Library is open have expanded to Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:30-12 noon and 1-5 p.m.

"Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use." Ruth Gordon

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, email her at emz@rtc.coop.

November 3, 2011

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We extend our sincere sympathy to Carrie Ahmann and family in the death of Carrie's Mother, Evelyn Nelson of Douglas. We are so sorry, Carrie.

I want to give a big Thank you to Tamra Huesers for writing very interesting and professional Max News while I was gone. She did a wonderful job but she can't take on the weekly job. I asked! Thank you, Tamra!

Don't forget to make an appointment with Dwight and DeeOn Mack to set up your Plan D health plan before December 7th. Phone 679-2623.They will meet with you at the Max Senior Center on Main Street.

The Child Evangelism Fellowship Good News Club will start meeting on Tuesday, November 8th from 3:20-4:30 in the Max School cafeteria. They will be meeting each Tuesday for six weeks. All children are welcome to attend and if you can't come to the first meeting, you may come later on. There will be singing, Bible Study and lunch. Come and enjoy all the meetings. For more information call Cindy at 679-2031 or Lila at 679-2686.

Michele Schmidt of Max won the homemade quilt at the Catholic Church's Soup and Sandwich event. Fall is over when all the churches have had their food events!

The November Senior Citizen noon potluck and meeting will be held November 18th. Please bring non-perishable food items to each meeting and also to Santa Day that is an annual event in Max. This helps out the Food Pantry in Washburn that distributes to those in need in McLean County. The Seniors' Christmas meal/party in December is at the Over 55 Club building. There will be more definite plans for this event.

On Saturday Eugene and Margaret Zaderaka took their newly adopted dog, Trixie, to the Bark Park in Minot to meet up with her former young owners and their 5 and 6 year old children. It definitely is a 'Bark' park!!! There are several large fenced in areas where your pet can run freely without a leash. Trixie had to be kept in a kennel in their home in Mohall while both parents worked and they wanted Trixie to have a better home with freedom to run. She does exactly that here on the farm: run!

On Sunday afternoon Grandpa and Grandma Zaderaka helped Samuel Mikel Zaderaka celebrate his 2nd birthday at Happy Joe's in Minot. Samuel, his sister Hannah, and their parents are having to live in a 3-bedroom FEMA trailer, which is very-very small and Samuel is very, very active!!

There is a lot of activity just as you turn off Highway 83, into Max. A C-Store is being built there and fuel pumps for semi trucks and the like are being installed. Work is still going on, on the very top of the new concrete bins of the Max Farmers Elevator. The fall weather is agreeing with the workers but this week-end's forecast may be the beginning of our long winters!

"Real charity doesn't care if it's tax-deductible or not." Dan Bennett

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

From In the Loop, Monday, October 31st, 2011

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The server that hosts maxnd.com is still down. However, the site is being moved to a new server and should be up and running no later than tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1st. We apologize for the inconvenience this outage may have caused.

Just a reminder, too, that the Max Community Library will be holding its Halloween party at the Max Civic Center from 3:30 to 5:00 pm today. There will be games, activities, and a meal for kids aged pre-school through sixth grade.

From In the Loop, Friday, October 28, 2011

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The server that hosts maxnd.com is down, so the site is not viewable at this time. The hosting company states that the site could be back up as soon as this evening, or could be out until Sunday.

October 27, 2011

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The falling leaves seem to signal a multitude of autumn events. Here are some of the activities taking place in Max this week:

The Senior Citizens will hold their potluck and meeting this Friday, October 28th at 12:00 noon at the Max Over 55 Club. The monthly meetings have moved to their noon time slot for the winter. At the October meeting, Michelle Effertz will again join the group to speak on “Nutrition, Then and Now”.

The Max Civic Club Steak Fry is almost upon us! The Steak Fry will take place on Saturday, October 29th at the Max Civic Center. The meal will be served from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, followed by a dance with music by Wayne Douglas. If you have not secured your tickets yet, purchase them at local Max businesses. Only 300 tickets will be sold.

If you have pre-school or grade school-age ghouls and goblins, don’t forget that the Max Community Library will be holding its Halloween party at the Max Civic Center on Halloween afternoon from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Children are invited to attend and enjoy a variety of games and activities and a meal of hotdogs, chips, and a beverage. Max High School Honor Society members are generously volunteering their time to help with the event. If you have any questions, call Amy at the library at 679-2263.

The Max Community Library is also looking forward toward its Annual Soup & Sandwich Lunch fundraiser, which is planned for Sunday, February 12th, 2012. The library is seeking donations of premade gift baskets containing a collection of new items, to be used as prizes for the raffle that will be held in conjunction with the Soup & Sandwich. They are also eagerly accepting donations of used books to be sold at the event’s book sale. All proceeds from the raffle and the book sale will go to support the library’s programs and activities. The deadline for basket donations is December 1st. Donations of books will be accepted right up until the event.

The library’s Annual Soup & Sandwich also includes a Vendor Show, at which local individuals and businesses can display, advertise, and sell their products and services. Anyone interested in having a booth at the event or seeking more information should contact Library Director Amy Hauf at the library at 679-2263.

One more note about the library: Its hours of operation have expanded. The library is now open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

Remember that this week is the last week for the Max Corn Maze. If you have not experienced the outdoor autumn fun found at the corn maze, make sure to get there this weekend. On Saturday, October 29th, the maze will be having its “Haunted Maze” night from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, with the hour from 6:00 to 7:00 being less “scary” and geared toward younger children. For maze hours, activities, and other information, go to maxcornmaze.com.

Maxnd.com, the City of Max’s website, has been receiving a lot of interesting guestbook entries in recent weeks. One submission received last week was from Carita Landgrebe Connelly, the former wife of a pastor who served in Max in the 1960’s. She wrote:

“My former husband was Rev. Wayne W. Landgrebe, ALC (American Lutheran). I was very young back then in 1962-1964 and wonder if anyone remains that I would know. I'm remembering Jonelle Samshenko and Sammy (farmers north of town toward Minot, I believe). We lost touch over the years. Those were tough years with the Minuteman Missils being built, Vietnam War days and such ... not easy for an educated minister, and outsider, to step in. I'm reading DAKOTA by Kathleen Norris and realize we weren't alone in the problems we encountered. I'd love to hear from anyone remembering me ... Carita Thank you!”

Carita can be emailed at CARITAFC@COMCAST.NET.

Lila Fannik of Max shares the following news this week:

Ethel Boettcher celebrated her 99th birthday at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison on Saturday, October 22nd. Ethel’s niece, Judy Sannea from East Grand Forks, MN brought birthday cake, ice cream, and a beautiful corsage. Many people from Max and Garrison enjoyed the day with Esther and brought her birthday wishes. Ether was a Max resident for many, many years.

Visitors on Sunday afternoon at Lila Fannik’s home were new neighbors Patrick and Stephanie Mogenhan (who now live in the home formerly owned by Linda and Dwayne Haynes), Melvin and Linda Venstad, Evelyne and Phillip (neighbors who have lived in the six-plex in Max and are going back to France this week), and Lorna Sambor. It was an enjoyable afternoon.

Connie Sambor of Minneapolis came to visit her mother, Lorna Sambor, and other relatives for a few days.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Tammy and Larry Hauf and family, in the loss of Tammy's Mother, Bernice Kittleson. Bernice is formerly from Benedict.

Medicare Open Enrollment is earlier now, but only until December 7th. Call for your appointment today with Dwight and DeeOn Mack at 679-2623.

Eugene and Margaret Zaderaka just returned home from a trip to Shelby, North Carolina to visit his youngest sister, Evelyne (Don) Scovill and to Waterloo, Iowa to visit his oldest sister, Ruth (Horace) Perman. En route they drove through the beautiful Smokey Mountains.

The great-granddaughter of the late Sam and Esther Devnich, Max natives, is going home today! Courtney Grace arrived early at only 2# and now weighs 9#. Marge (Devnich) and Paul Seifert are her grandparents and her parents are Brenda (Seifert) and Cody Gillund. They live in Minnesota. You can watch her progress through the Caring Bridge site services@caringbridge.org.

"Life is pretty simple: You do some stuff. Most fails. Some works. You do more of what works. If it works big, others quickly copy it. Then you do something else. The trick is the doing something else." Tom Peters

From In the Loop, October 15, 2011

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Multi-Unit Housing Structure Proposed in Max: A Public Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 17th at 7:00 pm at Max City Hall regarding the proposed building of a 40-unit housing structure, possibly a hotel, in Max by property owner Russell Titus. The property is located in a residential area in northeast Max, near the school grounds. The public is encouraged to attend in order to ask questions, obtain information, express concerns, and provide input regarding the project.

October 13, 2011

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Teens joined together at the Max School on September 28th for the twenty-second anniversary of "See You at the Pole". This event is held annually in the month of September. It is a national "student led" prayer event that meets at the school flag pole early in the morning and prays for the school, teachers, fellow students and the nation. This event was led by Juria Bigelow. There was a super turnout of twenty-eight with students, teachers and parents getting up early before school to join together for prayer! Carmel rolls were enjoyed afterwards.

If you have any news or anything for the Max News, please contact Tamra Huesers in Max at 679-2030, P.O. Box #152, or e-mail her at tamraj@rtc.coop. She will be writing the news for me for awhile if noteworthy news arises.

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

October 6, 2011

2011-10-06T06:58:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, Friday, October 7th you can get your flu shot at the Senior Center from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome - 6 months and older. The cost of the flu shot is $30 and the flu mist is $40.The pneumonia shot is $65. Bring your Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tricare, Preferred One, Medicare or Medicaid card with you. If you have any questions please contact FDHU at 463-2641 Garrison or 462-3330 or at the website http://www.fdhu.org/.

On Sunday, October 9th you can enjoy the Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Max. Serving will be 1-5; Praise Band will entertain at 12:45, and the youths' LYO will have a bake sale. Don't forget their WELCA raffle.

AARP ND is holding a meeting in Minot on October 13th, regarding the future of Social Security and Medicare in North Dakota and we want to invite you to attend this event. We want to keep you up-to-date on current developments in Congress. And we also want to hear from you! What are your ideas to address these critical issues? You are asked to pre-register by phoning 1-877-926-8300.This event will be from 5:30-7 p.m.at the Grand International Inn, 1505 N. Broadway, in Minot, on October 13th., a Thursday.

The 12 members of the newly appointed Congressional "supercommittee" are meeting on their assigned task - ways to reduce our nation's debt - and some want to put Social Security and Medicare benefits on the table for cuts. This small group could make big decisions about the future of benefits over the next two months. Cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits could have a devastating impact on tens of thousands of North Dakotans. Working with accurate information and sharing constructive solutions is the best way to influence these important decisions. If you have questions or would like additional information, email lhalvorson@aarp.org.

The Grand Reopening of the Max Cafe on Main Street will be held on October 15th from 2-4. There will be a lunch special with a free dessert. Look for more information in their advertisement. The Southside Lounge is now open Monday-Saturday. This is located on the south side of Main Street, next to the Max Cafe.

Attention, everyone on Medicare: This year there's a new earlier deadline if you want to change your Medicare coverage for 2012. Open enrollment now runs from October 15th to December 7th (instead of November 15 to December 31 as in previous years.) Open enrollment gives you the chance to switch to another Part D prescription drug plan. If you change plans by December 7th, your new coverage begins January 1st. If you don't change, your current coverage will likely continue through 2012 unless specific situations (such as receiving Part D Extra Help) allow you to switch plans during the year.

October 23rd Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Soup and Sandwich Luncheon is from11-1:30 at their church in Max. There will be a bake sale and a quilt raffle. The Max Public School Fall Concert is the next day, Monday, October 24th at 7 p.m. at the school.

Don't forget this month's Senior Citizens' Potluck and Meeting will be at noon, on Friday, October 28th. The September meeting was very well attended with 17 present, including a lot of men, who are always included in the potlucks and meetings. It isn't just a 'women's group' as many may think! Those who could brought an heirloom and talked about it - very interesting. At the October meeting, Michelle Effertz will again join us to speak on "Nutrition, Then and Now". This is also open to the public. Remember - October Potluck and Meeting is at 12 noon. Some special guests are invited to eat with us. Come see who!

October 29th is the Max Civic Club's Annual Steak Fry and Dance at the Max Civic Center on Main Street. Serving is from 5-8 with the dance to follow with music by Wayne Douglas. Get your tickets early. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Buy your tickets at any Max business.

Did you know? The city of Max has the honor of having three of their young people performing with the Western Plains Children's Choir. They recently sang at the Norsk Hostfest in Minot. The girls are Kaylee Capp, daughter of Timothy and Cynthia Capp; Ayla Rohrbach and Noelle Ide, daughters of Little John and Kathy Swanepoel. Girls, we are very proud of you!

Refer to the back of your free Community Calendar regarding the Max School needing some work done.

"The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us." Voltaire

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

September 29, 2011

2011-09-29T06:56:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Jonathan and Katie Dobowey on the adoption of their son, Asher Robert Dobowey. Asher was born on September 6th and came to his new home on September 18th. He was 7# 15oz. and 21". He has one big sister and one big brother at home now to help take care of him. Jonathan and Katie live in Cold Springs, MN. Maternal Grandparents are Robert and Diane Bellmont of Cold Springs and Paternal Grandparents are Mike and Agnes Dobowey of Max. Congratulations!

Ethel Hauf of Max is a patient in the Garrison Hospital and has been there for several weeks already. She loves visitors. Please get well, Ethel.

You can get your flu shot on October 7th from 1-3 at the Max Over 55 Club building on Main Street.
On Sunday, October 9th Our Savior Lutheran Church in Max will be having their Lutefisk and Meatball dinner from 1-5. There will be a bake sale going on, sponsored by the youth, LYO. The Praise Band will be entertaining starting at 12:45.

AARP ND is holding a meeting in Minot on October 13th, regarding the future of Social Security and Medicare in North Dakota and we want to invite you to attend this event. We want to keep you up-to-date on current developments in Congress. And we also want to hear from you! What are your ideas to address these critical issues? You are asked to pre-register by phoning 1-877-926-8300, This event will be from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Grand International Inn, 1505 N. Broadway, in Minot, on October 13th, a Thursday.

The 12 members of the newly appointed Congressional "supercommittee" are meeting on their assigned task - ways to reduce our nation's debt - and some want to put Social Security and Medicare benefits on the table for cuts. This small group could make big decisions about the future of benefits over the next two months. Cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits could have a devastating impact on tens of thousands of North Dakotans. Working with accurate information and sharing constructive solutions is the best way to influence these important decisions. If you have questions or would like additional information, email lhalvorson@aarp.org.

Saturday, October 15th is the Re Grand Opening of the Max Cafe. More details later on.

Attention, everyone on Medicare: This year there's a new earlier deadline if you want to change your Medicare coverage for 2012. Open enrollment now runs from October 15 to December 7 (instead of November 15 to December 31 as in previous years.) Open enrollment gives you the chance to switch to another Part D prescription drug plan. If you change plans by December 7th, your new coverage begins January 1st. If you don't change, your current coverage will likely continue through 2012 unless specific situations (such as receiving Part D Extra Help) allow you to switch plans during the year.

October 29th is the Max Civic Club's Annual Steak Fry and Dance. Get your tickets early.

"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth - and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up - that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

September 22, 2011

2011-09-22T08:42:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, Thursday September 23rd is the last 6 o'clock potluck and meeting of the Max Senior Citizens. In October the potluck and meeting will be at noon. The program will follow this potluck - the program where you should bring an heirloom and say something about it. The speaker will help us understand "Who Gets Grandpa's Gun and Who Gets Grandma's Pie Plate."

On October 7th from 1-3 you can get your flu shot at the Max Civic Center on Main Street. On October 9th you can take in Our Savior's Lutheran Church's Lutefisk and Meatball meal from 1-5 at the church in Max. More information on this in next week's Max News.

October 29th is the Max Civic Club's Annual Steak Fry and Dance. Get your tickets early.

Sunnyslope Homemakers met at Phyllis Narum's of Douglas on September 13th. There were 7 members and 1 visitor present.

Larry Oilund from CA, Lila Fannik, and Lorna Sambor of Max, visited Margaret Scurlock on Thursday afternoon at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison.

"There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes." William J. Bennett

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

September 15, 2011

2011-09-15T06:54:00.000-07:00

Not much in news this week except for a few announcements. On Friday, September 23rd the Max Senior Citizens will be having their potluck and meeting at 6 p.m. After the potluck, there will be a speaker from Washburn telling us about the subject of "Who Gets Grandpa's Gun and Who Gets Grandma's Pie Plate". Each member is asked to bring a treasured heirloom or heirlooms and tell a bit about them. It promises to be an interesting meeting.

Saturday, October 29th is the Max Civic Club Annual Steak Fry and Dance. Get your tickets early. Only a certain amount are sold.

Refer to the back of your Community Calendar for freezers and score boards that are for sale at the Max Public School.

Animal lovers, please remember to log onto http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com and vote for Souris Valley HS - which is Minot's Souris Valley Humane Society located north of Schatz Truck Stop in Minot.

On the Max website, maxnd.com there are pictures of the new bins for the elevator. Pictures of the various stages of construction. Look around in the website - you will find interesting pictures of other happenings in Max, like moving the Max Cafe, and also pictures in the Photo Gallery. Spend some time 'In Max'.

On Wednesday, Margaret Zaderaka visited with Carol Olson Stolt, sister-in-law of Max Stolt. Carol and Margaret are classmates, graduating from Minot High School in downtown Minot. Carol is married to Max's brother, Harold. Yes, it is a small world!! While in Minot, Margaret viewed the two-bedroom FEMA trailer parked in the back yard of the house where Marlo Zaderaka lives. And also the three-bedroom FEMA trailer parked in the back yard of Dean Zaderaka's house. It will be a challenge for those trailers to compete with the North Dakota winters! But we will hope for the best. Both of these houses have been cleared out, down to the studs. The fate of the house where Marlo lives is debatable at this point, depending on what the city is going to do. Before rebuilding it, the house will have to be jacked up so the foundation can be repaired from the flood damage. It is right on the river. Dean plans to rebuild his house, back to the cozy home it once was.

Take a drive in Minot - so much traffic - so many people - fast food places and restaurants have waiting lines - even the fast food drive-throughs have lines of vehicles waiting to get to the window. But mainly, you will see all the destruction, loss and sadness. It is hard to comprehend even with our family's destruction and loss, because we can come back home to our favorite recliner and it will be there, not soaked and smelly from the flood.

"All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence." Martin Luther King, Jr.

--The Max News is written each week by Margaret Zaderaka. To have your information included, contact her at emz@rtc.coop.

From "In the Loop" September, 10, 2011, 10:15 am

2011-09-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

Due to a water line break, the water in Max is temporarily off. The problem is expected to be repaired by morning's end.