August 29, 2013

Thursday evening Lorna Sambor, Lila Fannik and Larry Oiland brought birthday greetings to Mabel Albertson at her home. Mabel now lives by Norwich and by some of her children and grandchildren.

On Sunday from 4-6 many came to celebrate Pastor John's and Cheryl Nilson's retirement from Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Max.

We have two messages in the Guestbook on the Max website. Betheny Auker of 14275 Barrett Mill Rd; Bainbridge, OH 45612 writes: "Hello! My husband, myself, and our two year little boy will be moving to Max at the end of this month. We are moving from Ohio and are very excited to live in Max! Can't wait to see your charming little town!!" Her e-mail address is bethenyauker@yahoo.com.

The next message comes from Kim DeLeon of Mandan, ND 58554, and her e-mail address is kimddeleon@yahoo.com. "Our family currently lives in Mandan. My husband's job has moved him to New Town and he needs an in-between spot to spend the night on long work days and during harsh winter conditions. We are looking for an apt. or rental in Max. Please have someone call me at 360-870-9454. With thanks, Kim." She has also left this message on the housing page of the Max web-site.

Sharlene Fredrich of Garrison brought her Mother, Vi Kostenko, also of Garrison, to Max for the Adolph Olson Family Reunion. Marian Schmidt, Vi's daughter, also joined them. Vi was the oldest attending! Grandma Clara Kostenko was a daughter of Adolf Olson. And Ray (Lorna) Olson's Dad and Clara were brother and sister. There was alot of work done in preparation for this very first reunion.

There were alot of pictures on display; and also a memorial wall honoring the Olson servicemen. Some of these men are still living. The medals and ribbons were on display and there was a very good slide presentation. It was a very enjoyable event.

"If you want to reach a goal, you must 'see the reaching' in your own mind before you actually arrive at your goal." -- Zig Ziglar