Ruby Goodwin Boettcher, widow of the late Aaron Boettcher, died last week in Grand Forks. She was buried in the Veterans' Cemetery at Mandan where her husband is buried. Aaron and Ruby had three children, John, Judy, and Nancy. John is retired from the Air Force; Judy lives in Grand Forks; and Nancy lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Ruby was 93 years old. She was born in Groten, South Dakota and Aaron was born in 1910 in Max.  Ruby is Ethel Boettcher's sister-in-law. Ethel is now the only one left. We extend our deepest sympathies to Ethel.

The Max Senior Citizens had their November potluck and meeting with election of officers this past Thursday. Before the meeting started, they were  entertained by the First and Second Graders from the Max School, Paula Huesers and Joyce Malling, teachers. They sang and read to us and recited information on Thanksgiving, and were even dressed the part in their pilgrim outfits and indian outfits! You may find their picture in this week's paper. Thankyou, children, for putting on such a wonderful program! You didn't even seem to be nervous - good for you!

As the children were finishing up their program and pictures were being taken of them, several of the Senior members were called out on a grass fire. So while everyone waited for them to return, those that needed to, got their flu shots at the Max Civic Center. Don't forget to get yours!

You'll be very pleased to know that several improvements have been made to the Senior Citizens' building and that more will be made in the very near future, with already available funds.

Onto the election, P.J. Trondson is the new President; Joy Lies will be her Vice-President. Linda Haynes will be the new secretary, giving Max's 94 year young Ethel Boettcher a rest. Viola Gullickson will remain on as treasurer for one more year.

The Seniors will be holding their December potluck and meeting at noon on December 8th. and on January 21st, they will hold their Christmas party at the Center.

Sunnyslope Homemakers met at JoNell Samson's in Minot on Monday, due to commitments on their regular Tuesday.

Attention:  A joint Thanksgiving service will be held at the Baptist Church in Max on Wednesday, November 22nd. at 7 p.m.

"Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather." John RuskinWe have babies to tell you about!  It all started last Thursday, November 16th. when Kambry Renee was born to Heather (Iverson) and Scotty Lee of Benedict. Kambry weighed 7# and 14 oz. and 20 3/4 inches long. Congratulations to Heather and Scotty!

Then on Friday, November 17th. Marleigh Jo was born to Tristan and Bryn Iverson of Minot. Marleigh weighed 7# 10 oz. and 20 inches long.  Grandparents are Warren and Merlyn Iverson of Max and Joe and Monica Lukach of Mandan. Marleigh's Great Grandparents are Robert and Torres Olson of Max and Roy and Adonna Thorlaksen of Powers Lake. Little Marleigh even has a Great Great Grandmother, Luella Lukach of Garrison. Congratulations to Tristan and Bryn!

Peggy Bingham and Tamra Huesers are planning on starting a book club/reading group in the Max area. In this group they will all read the same book, then get together and discuss what they have read. Plans are to start meeting after Christmas, but there will be an organizational meeting on Tuesday, November 28th. at 7:00 p.m. at the Max Library in order to set specifics for the group, such as how often to meet, how to select what we will read, where to meet, etc. They would like all of you who might be interested in such a group to come to the meeting on the 28th. If you have any questions, you may phone or e-mail Tamra Huesers at 679-2030 or tamraj@rtc.coop Mark this date on your calendar!

Santa Day in Max will be held Saturday, December 9th. in the Max Civic Center on Main Street. Civic Club will be serving french toast and sausage from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Santa Claus will have treat bags for the children. This event is sponsored by Bremer Bank and Insurance. There will also be horse drawn wagon rides and special music, along with fingerprinting by the McLean County Sheriff's Department. Be sure to stop in and sign up for 2 special prizes from Bremer Bank.

And now that Santa Claus will start making his rounds checking up on everyone, have you checked any gifts off your shopping list yet? Why not stop in at the Max Library and purchase their wonderful Centennial Cookbooks for gifts!

Last minute reminder of the joint Thanksgiving Service being held in the Max Baptist Church this Wednesday evening, November 22nd. at 7:30.

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