August 18, 2011

This is an addition to the news last week of Jessica Henne being awarded a Child Development Associate credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The Council for Professional Recognition (www.cdacouncil.org) in Washington DC awards credentials to early childhood educators who demonstrate the ability to constructively work with young children in group settings.

"It takes special knowledge, skills, and expertise to be an effective teacher of young children," says Valora Washington, CEO of the Council. "It's a great honor to earn a CDA and it shows a commitment to quality early childhood education. Each CDA candidate is observed working with young children and is assessed on his/her ability to develop the physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities of young children. Child care staff and parents wanting more information on CDA should visit www.cdacouncil.org.

Open House for Lorna Sambor's 90th birthday, Saturday August 27th from 2-5 p.m. at the Max Senior Center. Your presence is your present.

Rod Boettcher, Ethel's nephew, writes the following in the Max website guestbook entries. "Just recently came to Max to help move my aunt Ethel Boettcher to a care facility and eat at the Max Cafe (had the Max Special). My brother Rick's comments about the family are pertinent for me as well. My aunt has a prodigious memory for the family and got me interested in the genealogy of the family. Some of the names in family tree that may ring a bell are Meiser, House, Carvell, Kline and Kamps, to name a few. The farm just west of the core of town was owned by my ancestors and I played in fields out there when we would come to visit from Oregon. If you have any stories of these families, I would love to hear them. Something a genealogy often lacks are stories to give the tree a vibrancy and meaning. Thanks for the opportunity to share! Rod" His address is 8037 SE 162nd Avenue; Portland, Oregon 97236. His e-mail address is rodboettcher@hotmail.com He'd love to hear from you.

The trampoline has been found - in pieces! That is what the wind can do!

Friday, August 26th is the Seniors' potluck and meeting at the Senior Center in Max, at 6 p.m. Their 'Senior Favorites' cookbook is available around town at the C-Store, Bremer Bank, Hair Magic or from members for $15. To have a recipe book mailed out, please add $3.25 for postage for one book or $4.95 for two books. Contact Joyce Malling regarding these books. PO Box #122, Max, ND 58759 or phone her at 701 679-2672.

"If you're gonna be a failure, at least be one at something you enjoy." Sylvester Stallone

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