Maddock’s City Auditor, Jean Mosser, is retiring after over 2 decades of service to her community. I want to invite everyone of the community to her retirement party at the Maddock Community Center Friday, February 1, 2008, at 5:30 pm. A dinner and program will begin the evening with lots of time for visiting. I extend best wishes to you, Jean, in your retirement. Thank you for your years of service to our community.
I was present when The Maddock Community Club met over the noon hour Thursday,Jan. 24 to discuss plans for the future including our July 4th weekend activities. Because of the upcoming all School Reunion, Dale Palmer is planning a parade of ‘pretty people’ in convertibles if possible. In addition plans are underway for a kiddy parade, games in the park including a climbing wall and other air games. A community Worship Service and golf and volleyball tournaments, rodeo and dance and lots more are in the planning stage. Lu Mathison gave a Horizons update, Brian Bubach reported on the school plans and the After School Activity Program as part of our community cooperation and help for the population.
I love belonging to Sons of Norway because of the lessons and stories in our Norwegian heritage. On the evening of February 1 and the day of February 2, we will be having a Rosemaling Class. On March 1, Gordon Bennett will be back for another wood carving class. I’m not very artistic myself, but I’m very excited to try these classes. You don’t have to belong to Sons of Norway to enroll in these classes. If you are interested contact Flo Kallenbach or any Sons of Norway member.
Now that it is 2008 the Seniors at MHS should be considering what they will do after highschool if they haven’t already. Those who have not applied for scholarships should start considering to fill some out now. For some scholarships the deadline is February 1, 2008. The deadlines will come before you know it so all seniors should be working on to fill some out. The year is ending quickly and the school year will be out before we know it. Graduation is on May 25, 2008 this year and it is coming quick. Seniors if you have not made any plans after highschool you should contact the school councilor. Suzie Shimioneck is at the school Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week.
I hope everyone is having a great year!
The Maddock girls play TGU titans at home. they will probably win. they are good. you can also come and hear the wonderful pep band serenade your ears. maybe you would fancy a visit to one of the delicious food stands (the Senior Stand) and make a purchase of food, candy, or a tasty beverage. see you at the game!
This past week the Maddock School got new cameras installed. Now there are cameras in almost every part of the school. The administration wanted the school to be safer and better looked after. But while the cameras were being installed it caused the school server to go down, it is fixed now though. So now we can be watched in everything we do…
Today was the first day the senior class of the Maddock High School has taken over Meals on Wheels. Each Friday, three senior students will be signed up to deliever meals to citizens of Maddock. Courtney, Michelle, and Kimberly got to be the first ones to deliever. They said it was fun.
The Maddock Varsity Basketball team has as of so far been short on players with good height. Their tallest player so far has been at a height of 5′7″. Starting on January 25, 2008 they will gain a new girl who is about 6′2″, her name is Laura. The team is very excited to get a girl with that height on their team. She will hopefully be a lot of help offensively and defensively. She should be their leader in the post area. Maddock is already a quick team that can run the floor, and who can also shoot outside very well, and they are hoping Laura will be what completes their team.
The Maddock Pep Band will be playing at the girls basketball game against TGU on Saturday. You can expect some newer songs such as Soul Man and Rocky along with the good old crowd favorites such as Smoke On The Water and Twist And Shout.
I add my congratulations and pleasure at the excellence and contribution of the youth involved in the Oratorical contest on Saturday. Just to mention that Andy and Jenna will advance to the State level contest to be held in Dickinson, ND on February 9. Two from the Eastern Division, Andy and Jenna, and two from the Western Division will compete for scholarships, cash and the opportunity to attend the National Competition in Indianapolis, IN. Good luck to all.
