January 30, 2014

A note to let the Snowbirds from our area know that everything, including highways, were closed and cancelled because of a blizzard this past Sunday! Now the double digit below zero temperatures will keep us bundled up. Look at what you are missing!!

Despite the weather, those wearing formal gowns and tuxedo suits, and other students, will dance away the night this coming Friday night, January 31st. This is Max High School's prom.

Looking ahead, the Max Library Breakfast Fundraiser will be held February 9th. There will more information on this next week.

"Life is a great and wondrous mystery, and the only thing we know that we have for sure, is what is right here right now. Don't miss it." Leo Buscaglia

January 23, 2014

There is a new housing request on the Max website from Chris Gagne. "I am a newly hired sheriff's deputy for McLean County and am looking for something to rent for my spouse and I in the northern part of the county." Chris Gagne cp.gagne1@gmail.com

Contact Tamra Huesers in Max if you do not have access to email. If you can help this couple out, Tamra will contact them for you. Thank you!

Upcoming event is Max Senior Citizens' potluck and meeting at noon on Friday, the 24th.

And 'long ago' happenings were a water tower fire in Max, written up in the Ward County Independent on January 28, 1954...and very cold weather. A fire was kept burning in the building below the water tower so the water wouldn't freeze but the stove pipe got too hot and started the building's roof on fire. The fire was extinguished by the fast work of the fire department.

And the other 'happening' was that of a long time Max resident, now deceased, returning to his home from working in the oil fields at Tioga, stating 'it was just too cold to be working outside.'

"There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day." Alexander Woollcott

January 16, 2014

We extend our sincerest sympathy to Leona Zahnow and family in the death of Ray Zahnow. They are former Max residents, now living in Minot.

Next Friday, January 24th will be the Max Senior Citizens potluck and meeting at noon.

"Real charity doesn't care if it's tax-deductible or not." Dan Bennett

January 9, 2014

Not much news this week:  

January 13 -- 7:00 Civic Club meeting.

Jan. 15 -- Preschool Screening 9:30-2:30.

December 19, 2013

Notice: No Senior Citizens' potluck or meeting in December.

Adult Healthcare and Foot Care is being held today, December 19th at the Max Senior Center.

December 31st is the New Years Eve Family Event at the Max Civic Center. Contact Jessica Henne at 679-2256 for more information and to sign up for the Chili Cook-Off.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Max Civic Club and the City of Max!

The server upgrade that was to affect maxnd.com last Saturday was delayed until this Saturday, Dec. 21^st, at 10:00 am.  This means that maxnd.com may be inaccessible for 3-4 hours that day.  The website’s host is upgrading its server operating system—a positive for all those using this host. 

"Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today." Marcus Valerius Martial

December 12, 2013

The days are short and cold, just like the Max News is, short. I recently had rotator cuff surgery and am finding typing out the news with one finger on my awkward hand keeps things short. Be patient!

This Saturday, December 14th is Santa Day in Max. Refer to the community calendar or last week's news for further details, please.

Monday, December 16th is the Christmas Concert at the Max Public School.

Maxnd.com will be off line for a few hours on Saturday, December 14th.  The website's host is upgrading its hosting servers and must take the site down while that is happening.  The outage is expected to last three to four hours.

Stay warm and stay well.

"Change is a challenge and an opportunity, not a threat." -- Prince Phillip of England

November 5, 2013

Announcement: The deadline for getting any news to me for the Max column will now be Saturday evenings....by e-mail, snail-mail, or by phone.  Thankyou!

The Max Santa Day Breakfast will be held on Saturday, December 14th at the Max Civic Center with serving from 9:30-11:30. Pancakes and sausage are free. Santa will be appearing; McGruff Fingerprinting, and Treat Bags from Santa will all highlight the event. This is being sponsored by Bremer and Max Civic Club. They are also collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations for local food pantries.

Monday, December 16th at 7 p.m. the Max School Christmas Concert will be held at the school. On that Thursday, December 19th, Adult Health Care and Food Care Clinic will be held at the Max Senior Citizen's Center. Phone 463-2641 for an appointment.

Mark your calendar for the Max Civic Club's New Year's Eve Family Event at the Max Civic Center. The fun includes a chili cook-off, live band and casino night.

"From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life." -- Arthur
Ashe

November 28, 2013 -- Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Max Civic Club and the City of Max.

Only 2 more Good News Club meetings:  Dec. 3 and Dec. 10.

After Dec. 7th you will have to pay a fee to enroll in a Plan D for your prescription medications. Contact Dwight or DeeOn Mack at 679-2623 to set up an appointment with them at the Max Senior Center. They will help you get the plan that saves you the most money. This service is free.

Santa Day in Max will be on December 14th.  Santa Day will include the following activities:

•      Santa Day Breakfast at Max Civic Center, serving 9:30 to     11:30. Free pancakes and sausage.

•      Santa will appear!

•      McGruff Fingerprinting for the kids.

•      Treat bags from Santa.

The Santa Day event is sponsored by Bremer and Max Civic Club. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations for local food pantries will be collected that day.  Please donate if you are able.

"God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you'?"

November 21, 2013

There will be a pancakes and sausage Benefit Breakfast for DeAnne Finken on Sunday, November 24th with serving from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Max Civic Center. Proceeds to help with medical expenses for DeAnne. Make checks payable to DeAnne Finken. This will be subsidized by McLean County Thrivent.

Don't forget about the Good News Club meetings at the school from 3:15-4:30 on Tuesdays. The last meeting will be held on December 10th which will be a Happy Birthday Party for Jesus.  

After December 7th you will have to pay a fee to enroll in a Plan D for your prescriptions. Contact Dwight or DeeOn Mack at 679-2623.

Santa Day in Max will be on December 14th, a Saturday. 

The Max News was not posted on maxnd.com last week or this week due to computer issues of the site manager, who is mourning the demise of her old computer.  Postings will resume in the next couple of days, when the new computer arrives! News and notices will continue to be posted on this blog without interruption.

"Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons." Ruth Ann Schabacker

November 14, 2013

There will be a Bridal Shower for Mandy Iverson on Saturday November 16th from 1-3 at the Max Senior Center.  Mandy is the daughter of Raymond and Candace Iverson. Everyone is invited.

There will be a Benefit Breakfast for DeAnne Finken on Sunday, November 24th with serving from 9:p.m. to 1:p.m. at the Max Civic Center.

The Max Civic Club and the City of Max wishes all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. Be careful!

Children: Don't forget about the Good News Club meetings.  3:15-4:30 in the school cafeteria.

Adults: Don't forget about checking on Plan D for your prescriptions.

St. Matthew's L.W.M.L met for their Bible Study. Pastor Woodruff had the Bible Study and Lonie Hauf was the hostess.

Looking ahead: Santa Day will be held Saturday, December 14^th at the Max Civic Center.

November 7, 2013

The Macks of Max are very willing to help you with your Plan D for prescription medicines.  There are various plans that will save you a lot of money.  All you need to do is phone them at 679-2623 and they will set up an appointment to meet them at the Max Senior Center to go over the plans. This service is free.

The Child Evangelism Good News Club will meet in the Max School cafeteria Nov. 5-Dec. 10....meeting from 3:15-4:30, for those 6 weeks. They are held on Tuesdays. On Dec. 10th they will have their Happy Birthday Party for Jesus at the school from 2:15-4:20. Ben Benghi and Heather Decker are heading up this. Everybody is welcome.

Monday, November 11th is Veterans Day. There is no school that day but Civic Club will meet at 7 p.m.

Helping Hands Community Breakfast to be held at the Max Civic Center on Nov. 24th from 9:30-1 p.m. Proceeds are to help with medical expenses for DeAnne Finken. This is a free will offering and checks should be made out to DeAnne Finken. Subsidized by McLean County Thrivent.

Santa Day in Max will be held Dec. 14th.

Phyllis Narum and Steve and Joanie Narum from Douglas along with Lila Fannik from Max, along with many other relatives and friends attended Rick Krebsbach's funeral in the Catholic Church in Bowman, N.D. on October 2nd. Rick's burial was last Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Garrison Catholic Cemetery.

"Seize the day, put no trust in tomorrow." -- Horace

October 31, 2013

Lorna Sambor recently returned from a 3 week visit in Minneapolis. She spent time visiting with her grandson Mark, his fiancée Julie, and her daughter Connie. She had many wonderful adventures while there. Mark and Julie took her on a steamboat ride on Lake Minnetonka, she and Mark spent a day making veranaki, and she was able to be at Mark's to celebrate his birthday. She attended The Hoppers and Guy Penrod gospel concerts, and attended the Understanding the Time Prophecy conference. While at the conference she was surprised to run into some Max folks, Sherry and Gary Ritchie. Of course the trip included visits to some thrift stores and lunches with Minneapolis friends. Connie brought Lorna and her traveling companion, Peko, (her bird) home again. They both enjoyed the trip very much. Welcome home, Lorna!

Have you decided which Plan D for prescription medications is best for you? DeeOn and Dwight Mack are helping anyone and everyone find the best plan that will save you the most money. Phone them at 679-2623 to set up a time to meet them at the Senior Citizen's Center for this. This service is free.

The school concert was very memorable, with the 6th grade band playing, mixed chorus, and concert band playing.  Colleen Zabka, music teacher for many years at the Max School, had the band play an emotional song, America on Parade, made up of different patriotic songs and had the veterans in the crowd stand! There were many!

The Senior Citizens potluck and meeting at noon on October 25th was very well attended with over a dozen there. The next meeting is November 22nd at noon, with the McLean County Extension Agent having a program.

"Things don't change. You change your way of looking, that's all." -- Carlos Castaneda                                                                                                     

October 24, 2013

We extend our deepest sympathy to family and friends of Sally Kabanuck. Sally passed away in a Minot hospital. A service in her memory will be later. We are so sorry.

Tomorrow at noon is the Max Senior Citizens' potluck and meeting. Bring a friend with you. Then in the evening there will be the School's Fall Concert with both band and chorus taking part. This starts at 7 p.m. It did not get on the Community Calendar. Those fill up October 25th!

October 26th will be filled with great food, music, etc. as from 5-8 the Max Civic Club will be having their Annual Steak Fry. You may purchase a ticket at any business or at the door. Saturday, October 26th. Come dance!

Then October 27th Immaculate Conception Church's Annual Fall Festival will be held from 10:30-1:30 p.m.  There will be a quilt raffle, bake sale and crafts for you also.

Visiting recently with Fred and Betty Abelseth (Vi Kostenko's sister) in Minot was Fred's 96 year old cousin and her son. This cousin's Dad was a passenger on the Titanic and survived. You can read more about him on Google through 'Olaus Abelseth'.

Betty Abelseth lived with Vi and Dick Kostenko and graduated from Max High School in 1947. At the time, her Mother was hospitalized at San Haven for T.B.

Marian Kostenko Schmidt of Max spent time with her Mother, Vi Kostenko, and her sister, Sharlene Kostenko Fredrich of Garrison on Saturday.

It is Medicare Part D time again. You could save hundreds or maybe even thousands of dollars, just by checking your Medicare Part D plan, also called Medicare prescription drug coverage.

 Between Oct.15-Dec.7 you can join, switch, or drop a Medicare drug plan. It is good to double check your plan each year. Some companies change, leave the area, or maybe have a sanction against them.

 Call now to make an appointment Oct. 28th at the Max Senior Center. Call Dwight or DeeOn Mack at 679-2623.

Snow has whitened the green grass; it is time to 'cozy-in' and to 'down-size'.

"The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceds in his actions." -- Confucius

October 17, 2013

Sally Kabanuck, now living in Minot, is in Trinity Hospital with pneumonia. I'm sure she'd appreciate receiving some cards.

Last Wednesday several ladies went to Kongsberg to visit Pastor Paul and Judy Nelson. He was St. Matthew's Lutheran Church pastor for many years. Those going were Marian Schmidt, Tammy Hauf, Kathy Huettl, Ethel Hauf, Idamae Hauf, JoAnn Hauf, and Lorraine Schmidt came from their farm near Kongsberg. Lorraine is Arnold Schmidt's sister and is married to a Schmidt. Lunch was served. The Nelsons said they watch the wild turkeys wandering about, have seen deer tracks, and alot of other wildlife that they enjoy watching.

Foot Care Clinic is today, October 17th at the Senior Center from 1 -3 p.m.

Those attending the Minot Zone Fall Rally at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minot were Idamae Hauf and Kathy Huettl, from this area.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church had a very good turnout for their lutefisk meal on the 13th.

On the 25th at noon, the Senior Citizens of Max will hold their potluck and meeting. Reminder: Seniors meet at noon now through winter.

On the 27th, the Max Catholic Church will hold their Fall Festival from 10:30-1:30.

Another housing request in the Max Website. This is from Missi of Minot. "I am looking for a 3-bedroom to rent for my family. My house is up for sale in Minot in December. Thankyou!" Please contact Tamra Huesers if you can help this Missi and her family out. Tamra will then be in contact with Missi.

"Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recipient, at least it benefits the bestower." S.H. Simmons

October 10, 2013

This coming Friday, October 11th, flu shots will be given at the Max Senior Center from 1-3 p.m. You do not need to make an appointment. Don't get the flu shot if you aren't feeling well.

There is a Guestbook Entry on the www.maxnd.com website. This is from Douglas A. Searles; P.O. Box 4551; Arnold, CA 95223 dass@sasent.com

"Attn: Someone who knows Wendell (last name I don't recall) who worked on Aircraft Equipment at McMurdo station Antarctica.

I'd like to contact Wendell, he and I were at McMurdo Station during the winter of 2004-2005.

Hello Wendell, Doug Searles here. I was the Bendix/Raytheon Tech Rep in charge of the Original MLS installation at Mc Murdo. You and I talked about Max. I was stationed at the 786th AC&W Squadron Radar Site South of Minot, North of Max. I remember you worked a big farm and flew your crop duster Steerman airplane. Please contact if you receive this, I have a few questions about the Wheat Market. If you please, I hope you're well and happy, I am. Doug Searles (Broke my leg while there at McMurdo). douglassearles@gmail.com. Cheers Mate"

St. Matthew's LWML had their Bible Study on Tuesday, with Jan Kersten as hostess and Kathy Huettl leading the Bible Study. The group exchanged fall decorations.

Ethel Hauf, Marian Schmidt, and Idamae Hauf visited Clara Giese at Totten Trail. They were surprised by the extensive selection/collection of salt and pepper sets she has.

Civic Club meets on October 14th at 7 p.m.

Adult Health and Foot Care Clinic will be held at the Senior Center at 1:30 on Thursday the 17th.

Senior Citizens will have their October potluck and meeting at noon on October 25th.

And now to the traditional food and craft events in Max, during October. Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Max will hold their Lutefisk and Meatball dinner on Sunday, October 13th from 1-5 p.m. The prices vary according to age, with preschoolers free.

Max Civic Club Steak Fry is Saturday, October 26th with serving from 5-8. The Max Businesses are selling the tickets and only 300 tickets are being sold. A dance will follow, with Wayne Douglas. Proceeds go to the Max/Garrison Ambulance, Summer Rec, and other Civic Club projects.

Save room for Immaculate Conception Church's Annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 27th with serving from 10:30-1:30. Prices vary according to age. There will be a quilt raffle, bake sale, and crafts for you.

Max Library is holding their Halloween Party October 31st for preschool children to 6th grade students. There will be games and prizes from 3:15-4:15 with a costume contest at 4:15. There will be supper from 4:25-5 p.m.

And the final 'food event' in Max for 2013 will be the New Years Eve Family Party, hosted by the Max Civic Club and the Southside Lounge. There will be a Chili Cook-off, Casino Night, and Live Band. If you are interested in entering your chili in the competition, contact any member of the Civic Club or Jessica Henne at henne4u@rocketmail.com or phone her at 679-2256. Hope this will become a New Years Eve tradition for our town.

"Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can." Danny Kaye

October 3, 2013

Next week, on October 11th from 1-3, flu shots will be given at the Senior Center on Main Street. Please bring your insurance cards. You will be paying a fee that day, too. Do not get the flu shot if you are not feeling well.

Our Saviors Lutefisk Supper is Sunday, October 13th. More details later.

And the Max Civic Club's Annual Steak Fry is being held on Saturday, October 26th at the Max Civic Center. Get your tickets early.

Let us fast forward, which is how the seasons are going anyway, and see what is being planned in Max for New Years Eve. It is called the New Years Eve Family Party, hosted by the Max Civic Club and the Southside Lounge. There will be a Chili Cook-off, Casino Night, and Live Band. They are looking for businesses, organizations or individuals to enter their chili in the competition. Contact any member of the Civic Club or Jessica Henne at henne4u@rocketmail.com or phone her at 679-2256 to enter.

People from Max, Douglas, and Ryder enjoyed Lauraine Snelling's presentation on her many books she writes. There was a question and answer session and she autographed books she has written, whether you purchased them that day or brought them from home. She thought Max was a nice community. She had only seen it from the highway before, as she traveled to the Hostfest in Minot year after year. There was a very good turnout for this event.

And the day before there was also a very good turnout for the Senior Citizens' Potluck and Meeting, held at 6 p.m. With winter upon us, from now on the potluck and meeting will be held at 12 o'clock noon.

"The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen." Frank L

loyd Wright

September 26, 2013

Happy Birthday to Erna Hauf today, the 26th. There will be an open house for her from 2-4 at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison.

Friday, September 27th is the Max Senior Citizens' potluck and meeting at 6 p.m. Next month, October, the potluck and meeting will be held at noon so people don't have to drive in the dark. But tomorrow, 27th, come at 6 p.m.

This Saturday, September 28th at 1 p.m. Ms. Lauraine Snelling will be signing books she has written. The books will be available for purchase. Come hear her talk, give a presentation and answer your questions. 1 p.m. at the Max Civic Center.

Joyce Carroll from Texas has been in the Max and Minot area for many weeks. Joyce is Ethel Hauf's niece. The two of them have enjoyed touring North Dakota!

October is around the corner, already. Let's start it off by being sure we stay healthy through the winter. Flu shots will be given at the Max Senior Center on October 11th from 1-3. Bring your Medicare card and other insurance cards with you. You will need to pay that day. They request that you get the flu shot only if you are feeling healthy and well. Do not get it if you are sick with something. It is nice that they come to us in Max so we don't have to go to Minot or Garrison to get the shot. We'd wonder what the road conditions are....it is that time of the year!

Our Saviors Lutefisk Supper is Sunday, October 13th. Watch for announcements of other fall gatherings in the area.

The Max Civic Club's Annual Steak Fry is being held on Saturday, October 26th at the Max Civic Center. Save the Date! Get your tickets.

A new event is being held in Max on New Year’s Eve! Save the Date! This, hopefully annual, New Years Eve Family Party will be hosted by the Max Civic Club and Southside Lounge. There will be a Chili cook-off, Casino Night, and Live Band. Looking for Businesses, Organizations or Individuals that would like to enter their chili in the competition. Contact any member of the Civic Club or Jessica Henne at henne4u@rocketmail.com or phone her at 679-2256 to enter.

If you have anything to go under Save the Date, please e-mail me or leave a message on the phone. What a neat title for your events - Save the Date!

"Change is often rejuvenating, invigorating, fun...and necessary." -- Lynn Povich

September 19, 2013

Sally Kabanuck and most of her family and friends remembered Ed Kabanuck's life with the burying of his ashes at the Max Baptist Cemetery on a recent Saturday. Wayne Kabanuck sang and played his guitar - and everyone sang Ed's favorite songs. Sally Kabanuck has moved into Minot and is living in a Retirement Home.

Carolyn Kostenko Nett was in the area last week and visited her Mother and sisters Sharlene and Marian.

Larry Oiland of CA left for home on Tuesday after spending some time doing some upkeep on the SpringLake Church. He visited friends in the Max and Douglas area. Before he left, he visited Lila Fannik and Lorna Sambor.

Gloria Henne surprised Lila Fannik with bringing by Terry Plesuk, who had lived with both families while attending school in Max.

For Erna Hauf's 99th birthday, there will be a card shower for her. Those wishing to send her birthday greetings may do so to the Benedictine Living Center, Room #43; 609 4th Avenue N.E.; Garrison, N.D. 58540.  Erna's birthday is September 26th and on that day there will be cake and ice cream served in her honor at an Open House from 2-4 p.m. at the Benedictine Living Center.

"Life moves pretty fast; if you don't stop and look around every once in a while, you could miss it." -- John Hughes

September 12, 2013

We extend our sincerest sympathy to the family of Vonnie McCall, 83. Vonnie passed away on Sept. 3 from complications sustained from a recent car accident near her home in Bismarck. Vonnie and Jack McCall were long-time residents of Max, living in the upper part of the Max Railroad Depot where Jack was employed. Vonnie worked in the Max Post Office, served on the Max School Board and later purchased and operated the Silver Dollar Saloon which stood on the corner where the Max Farm Service offices stand. Her business was destroyed by fire. Their children return to Max for school reunions and celebrations. We are so sorry!

There are a lot of sports being played; so many that you need to refer to your free Community Calendar for the schedules. Support the Max teams!

Vi Kostenko of Garrison, formerly of Max, is again a Great Grandmother! Her grandson, Sidney and his wife Meghan, just gave birth to Cyrus Anthony Mann. Their little girl Leah is very helpful in taking care of little Cyrus. Sidney is Jolene (Kostenko) and Tony Mann's son.

The St. Matthew's ladies met for LWML with Idamae Hauf serving the lunch and their new Pastor Woodruff having the bible study.

Lorna Sambor and Lila Fannik went to the cemetery for the burial of Ed Kabanuck's ashes.

Our 3 year old grandson, Samuel Mikel, loves spending time with his Daddy Dean on the farm, riding in the combine. Last week one day when his Mother picked him up to go home, he cried and said to her, "I can't go home; there is still work to do." Yes, most farmers do have 'work to do' so let the sun shine once again!

"Speak little, do much." -- Benjamin Franklin

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