December 22, 2011

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.