March 29, 2012

Frieda McElwain, formerly of Max and married to the late Gordon McElwain, has passed away.  She was living in Minot.

Ben Bunas, 101, formally of Max, died March 25. He is survived by his wife, Doris, daughters Karen and Nancy, all of Chicago, Ill. A brother, Alton Bunas of Seattle, WA and a sister, Margarete Bunas of Santa Rosa, CA, also survive him.

Winners of “The Plunge” are Laura Gray $500; Harold Rasmussen $250; Joel Hauf $100; and Tommy Hauf $50. All of the winners this year are from Max. The Park Board will use the proceeds to redo the concrete pad under the main shelter at the City Park. The can made its way into the water on March 18th at 5:56 p.m.

The Senior Citizens had a very good potluck and meeting on Friday with two speakers talking about ADRL - support programs and items for the disabled in the community and surrounding area; basically for McLean County. It was very interesting and a lot of questions were asked. Visitors were there from Garrison, Riverdale, and the surrounding area.

The Senior Citizen's cookbooks are still selling well. They are available at the Cenex C Store and other businesses in Max. Pete Lies was thanked for making the beautiful shelf that Larry Irwin's wooden train, spelling out “Max Over 55 Club”, sits on. Notice the picture and come visit the Senior Center to view it above the serving window by the kitchen.  Again, thank you Pete!

It was announced that plastics #1 through #7 can now be recycled. Various recycled items may be left in the building by the Max water tower.

Upcoming events being held in the Max Senior Citizens' Center on Main Street are the baby shower for Jessica Semchenko this coming Saturday, March 31st at 3 p.m.  Lila Fannik's 85th birthday celebration on April 22nd. On April 27th the Senior Citizens will be having their April potluck and meeting to follow, all starting at 6 p.m. now. In May the Older Americans' Day will have Kyle's Greenhouse flowers and vegetable plants for sale. That day free pie and coffee will be served and you may find the baked goods sale 'too good' to resist!  There will be a Max High School graduation Open House held in the Max Senior Citizens' Center following the ceremony. If you just want to visit, drink coffee etc., or just play cards or put jig saw puzzles together, come to the Senior Center. It can be used for many activities for a fee, but free for the members.

"Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive." Elbert Hubbard