Max News 9-13-04

Recent guests at Bud and Gloria Henne’s home have been Norm and Doreen Brisbin of Calgary, Alberta; Harold and Alice Harrison of Edmonton, Alberta; and Glynn and Moira Owen of West Bank, B.C. Those from closer by have been Rodney, Rachel, and Gianna Bauch from Bainbridge Island, Washington; Darell Tomlinson of Billings, Montana; Peggy and Levi Johnson of Minot; Ruth Yada of Billings, Montana; Jim Steinhaus of Livermore, California; Grandma Olga Henne from Minot; and Duane Bauch from Whitefish, Montana. Also visiting were Valerie Schoenberg of Milton, Washington; Robin, Randy and Kelsey Wagner of Minot; and Donna and Harvey Hewson of Belfield, North Dakota.

On August 23 rd, Circle #2 of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church served at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison. Serving this monthly birthday party were Margaret Bernston, Bonnie Lee, and Gloria Henne.

We welcome little Brytin Joseph Hauf home. Brytin is Shawna and Bryce’s wee son who came into the world much too soon, but surprised everyone and came home much earlier than expected. Brytin is doing really good. He is named after his Daddy and his late Grandfather Justin Atwood. His middle name is from his late Great Grandfather Joseph Coughlin. Brytin has an eleven year old sister, Taylor, at home to help care for him. His Grandparents are JoAnn and Donald Hauf of Max and Joyce Atwood and the late Justin Atwood from Tolley. Great Grandparents are Erna Hauf of Garrison and the late Paul Hauf and Treaesa Coughlin and the late Joseph Coughlin of Fargo.

There will be a baby shower for Shawna and Brytin on Saturday, September 25 th, at 2:00 P.M. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Max. Everyone is welcome.

The next day, Sunday, September 26 th, from 2 – 4 P.M., Brytin’s Great Grandmother Erna Hauf will celebrate her 90 th birthday at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. Watch next week’s news for more information on this open house.

Several from Max attended the benefit for the Brady girls in Douglas on Sunday. There was a good turn out and the silent auction went very well, with a lot of lovely donated products and gifts. These little girls were burned in a car fire by the Radar Base north of Max on July 5 th. They are the Great Granddaughters of Florene and Maurice Knudtson of Douglas. Many know Florene from her working at Grandma’s Kitchen and now at the Wrangler Café.

On Friday Delores Baklenko of Benedict and Lila Fannik of Max attended the North Dakota Women’s Christian Temperance Union Convention in Bismarck.This was held at the Salvation Army Headquarters. Marsha Limke of the North Dakota Department of Transportation and Director of Drivers’ License and Safety spoke and answered questions. She stated they want to make our highways safer and save lives. Many years ago the W.C.T.U. requested to have the yellow line down the middle of the road, which has saved many lives, in itself.

At the recent Civic Club meeting it was discussed making a float to take to the Garrison Centennial parade and other surrounding communities celebrating their centennials the summer of 2005.

Winner of the 50/50 drawing was Joann McElwain, taking home $22.50 in cash. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets around town.

Tickets for the upcoming October 30 th, Civic Club Steak Fry were distributed so you can now purchase your ticket for this event. Tickets are $15.00 each. Serving will be from 5 to 8 P.M. with our own Wayne (Kabanuck) Douglas performing. There is only one more Civic Club meeting before this event so be sure to come to that October 11 th meeting at 7:00 P.M.

This coming Monday evening, September 20 th, at 7:30 is another very important Centennial Planning meeting at the Civic Center. Has your committee met? The new denim shirts with the Centennial logo on them should be available at this meeting.

Try to take part in the Senior Citizens’ Potluck next Friday at 6:00 P.M. Take part in all the fun activities held at the Center and other places.

“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” General George S. Patton