March 24, 2011

We extend our sincere sympathy to LeRoy and Margie Giese in the loss of their son-in-law, Alex Joseph Staack, 32, of Shell Rock, Iowa. Alex married Bekki Giese of Max on Oct. 7, 2006. Our sincere sympathy to the family.

We also extend our sincere sympathy to Jim Steinhaus of CA., formerly of Max, in the death of his brother Ralph Steinhaus of Castro Valley, CA. Ralph was 89 and passed away from respiratory failure after several years of difficulty. A memorial service was on March 5, 2011. Ralph and Jim are two of the four Steinhaus boys that grew up in Max with their family who operated the Steinhaus Bros. Store on Main Street.

This coming Sunday, March 27th the Garrison-Max Ambulance District will be having their breakfast from 9-1 at the Max Civic Center. The free will donation will be subsidized by Thrivent.

Tomorrow, Friday, March 28th is the Senior Citizens' noon potluck with the meeting to follow. Bring your "Our Family" labels and any t-shirts in any condition or color, that have no seams under the sleeves.

Tuesday, March 29th the Max Farmers Elevator is having its 100th Anniversary and Annual Meeting at the Civic Center on Main Street in Max. Supper will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will follow.

St .Matthew's Lutheran LWML is hosting a prayer service titled "Being with Jesus--Living on the Edge!" on Sunday, April 3. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. and a salad supper will follow the service. Everyone is invited to join them for a fun-filled afternoon of fellowship. Anyone having questions can contact Kathy Huettl or Sandy Hauf.

Here comes the 2011 Max High School Reunion! July 1-2, 2011. Just a reminder to get your updates and registration in. We have had a great turnout already! If you did not receive a mailing, please go online to www.maxnd.com. Then go to Groups and select Max High School Alumni. You can either print out the upcoming reunion information and mail it in or register online.

It is important for the continuance of the alumni association for you to register. We welcome donations if you are unable to attend and donors will be recognized on the booklet, provided the donations are received before the book goes to print.

There will be a number of vendors with food stands at various places in town during the reunion weekend.

The FFA is selling shirts for the event. The shirts will not be ordered until closer to the reunion. They will be put in with all your registration information. If you are unable to be here, you will need to make other arrangements to get them picked up. The FFA will not be mailing any items out.

Hope to see you all there ! Information provided by the 2011 Max Alumni Reunion Committee

The Plunge ticket deadline is March 31st. at midnight - not that far away anymore!

Housing needs in Max are for a family moving from Kansas City, MO. Please contact Tamra Huesers for more information.

"Old age has a great sense of calm and freedom. When the passions have relaxed their hold, you have escaped not from one master but from many." Plato

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