Max News 8-12-07

Library Week is coming up at the Max Public Library November 13th through 18th. Their annual Flea Market will be held at the Civic Center on the 18th from 9:30 to 2:30, with set-up the evening before. Tables are $10.00 each. A good time to get your Christmas gifts! Contact the Max Library if you are interested in having a table or two at this event.

Max Public School will have it first day of school on Wednesday, August 22nd. On that Friday, August 24th the Max Seniors will be having their monthly potluck at 6:00 at the Seniors' Center on Main Street in Max.

There was a good turnout at the recent Max Senior Citizens' meeting. It was urged that the Seniors' bus be used as much as possible. Another community did not use the bus much, and as a result, has lost the use of it. LeAnne Thomas with Family Care Giver Services will be speaking at the September 14th. meeting. Keep selling the raffle tickets and turn them in at each monthly meeting. The drawing for all those expensive prizes takes place at 3:00 on November 18th., during the Library's Flea Market. Reminder: Tickets are only $1.00 each.

The following was submitted by Lila Fannik.

The Spring Lake Church was crowded with old members and friends who came to celebrate the 100th birthday of the church building on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. People came from Colorado, California, Minnesota as well as various places in North Dakota. Perfect weather was enjoyed for the program, which was held in the refurbished church.

Pastor Mark Narum lead the services and gave the message while Wayne Johnson contributed by having scripture reading and prayers and shared a solo. Other friends gave readings and musical selections and Marion Narum lead the service by playing the organ.

The dinner (served outside) was catered by Kyle of Garrison, Carson Sambor, Richard Foss of Douglas and Daryl Simmons of Roseglen.

An anniversary cake with the inscription "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us," Sam. 7:12, was served by former members of the church Isabel Groninger and Betty Berg.

Larry Oilund, present owner of the church expressed his appreciation for everyone's help and contributions and attendance.

DVDs are available from DeAnne Finken, 16300 359th Ave SW, Douglas, ND 58735, telephone 529-4421.

Connie Sambor of Plymouth, Minn. came to attend the Spring Lake Church anniversary on Saturday and on Sunday she enjoyed the Douglas annual picnic. While here she visited family and friends.

"Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful." Annette Funicello

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