May 9, 2013

May 10th is Provider Appreciation Day for Daycare workers. Jessica Henne has a form from Gov. Jack Dalrymple re: our children. He writes "ND's most valuable resource is our children, and their working parents are the backbone of our economy; and available and quality care is vital to children and their working parents, and has a direct impact on the economy of our state; and of the 21 million children under age 6 in America, 13 million are in child care at least part time, and an additional 24 million school-age children are in some form of child care outside of school time; and Provider Appreciation Day offers a unique opportunity to recognize and commend child care providers for their dedication, compassion, and strong family values; ND child care providers, the ND Dept. of Human Services and other organizations across the state are working together to call attention to the importance of quality child care services for all children and families, and to enhance the quality and availability of such services; and North Dakotan's are encouraged to recognize child care providers for the important work they do every day in shaping the lives and futures of our children."

Vi Kostenko is celebrating her 95th birthday, May 9th, 2013. Help her celebrate her special day by sending a birthday card to PO Box 583, Garrison, N.D. 58540. Happy Birthday, Vi ! Even if your card is late, Vi will be excited to receive it.

The Max website has a guestbook entry from Nicolaos Loibl, nicoloibl@hotmail.com . He writes: "Your website is very informative. I was through Max just last month. It is a pretty town that is very quiet. I will visit again on my next trip to North Dakota."

The Plunge is over with Edwin Schmidt earning the first place prize of $500; Michelle Welsh of Minot got the second place prize of $250; Kathy Staneugh took the third place prize of $100; and Ande Semchenko won the fourth place prize of $50. Ande is the grandson of Cari and Norval Semchenko.

Max High School Spring Music Concert is Thursday evening, May 9, at 7 p.m. Remember Child Care Provider Appreciation Day on May 10th. Civic Club meets on Monday, May 13th at 7 p.m.

Graduation time! Kindergarten graduation is Friday, May 17th at 10 a.m. Max High School graduation is Saturday, May 18th at 2 p.m.

This Sunday, May 12th is Mother's Day and also the Garrison Max Ambulance District Breakfast Fundraiser from 9-1 in Max. Take Mother out for breakfast! This had to be postponed because of a power outage in Max.

Friday, May 24th Kyle will have his flowers and plants at the Max Senior Center from 3-7 p.m. This is also Older American Day so the Seniors will be serving coffee and bars. There will not be a bake sale this year.

City Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, June 15th. On June 14th there will be a 5K Run and Zumba in the City Park will be held on Saturday, June 15th. The Annual Summer Solstice Picnic will be held that Saturday evening, June 15th.

"Blessed is he who has learned to laugh at himself, for he shall never cease to be entertained." -- John Powell