Max, ND

There has been a terrible tragedy in Max and we all are missing one fine young man who always had a smile for you. Travis Wagner worked at the Max Farmers Elevator for approximately 12 years and you could always count on him to help you get the big bags of cat or dog food into your vehicle. He did this with his contagious smile!

Travis adored his little daughter Chesney, and you knew if you asked him if he had a picture of her, he'd have one in his billfold. Travis's brother worked as an intern at the McLean County Independent one summer and with that contagious smile and twinkling eyes, Travis would ask if you read his brother's article. Travis was so proud of him.

Esther Krebsbach and the late Lyle Krebsbach are Travis's grandparents and they once ran the grocery store in Max.  Esther lives in Garrison now, retired from their grocery store!

Death has a powerful sting but all your memories of Travis will ease the pain.

We all will miss you, Travis. Keep giving your smile to others.

If you are feeling lost, depressed, just plain old "why", there is a phone number to call and that 'real' person will help you deal with a variety of difficult life situations: 211 or 1-800-273-8255. Find links to these on the home page of  maxnd.com.

Tony from Illinois wrote on the Max website that he is looking for a one bedroom unit. He recently retired from the US Dept. of Justice and has begun a 2nd career at Scheels in Minot. Contact Tamra Huesers if you can help Tony.

Dwight and DeeOn Mack attended the Celebration of Life/Memorial Service for Chuck Sundquist on the 20th of October in Trinity Lutheran Church in Binford, N.D. Chuck taught English, Speech, and Drama in the Max School from 1986-1991.

The Movie Matinee this Sunday, November 4th will start at 3 o'clock instead of 2 o'clock as specified before.

"Life is a movie you see through your own, unique eyes. It makes little difference what's happening out there. It's how you take it that counts."  Denis Waitley