Maddock

Today marks the official end of the Horizons Program for Maddock. There are three major efforts resulting from the project which will continue: 1. The ASAP (After School Activity Program has received a grant from Americorps and engaged a director. The committee plans are to visit Cooperstown next week and continue plans for this Fall. Thanks to Kathy Daeley who has put in much effort and heads up this committee.

2. The Maddock Housing Board has been formed and has the funding in place for a Demand Analysis which will be carried out by MSU in the next 3 to 6 months after which they will proceed with plans for the future. Thanks to Larry Summers who heads up this board.

3. The Community Development Committee has received six applications for the position of Community Development Director. Funds are in place for this person and interviews will be conducted during July.

This blog site will continue to be active in the future, so keep checking in.

Hope you didn’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the 4-H experience this weekend.  Whether it is hamsters, steers or great sewing or cooking projects you like, it was all there on Saturday.  Many fine young men and women were rewarded for work done all year in a variety of areas.  I loved the chance to meet them and ask questions about their interests.  What a wonderful way to connect with youth!!!

A word of thanks to the sponsors, those who contribute to the premium sales and reward these young people with a small cash incentive for their work too.  thank you !

Maddock will have a new business in town starting tomorrow. Heaven’s Photography, located in the Maddock Technology Center on Main Street of Maddock, is having its Grand Opening tomorrow from 10am-7pm. Christene and her family invite you to stop in, check out the place, and even setup a photo shoot for yourself, a friend, or your whole family. Heaven’s Photography is located right next to the Farmers Union Insurance in the Tech Center. Make sure to stop in!

It’s that time of year again. When the flood of young kids with white shirts, black slacks, and 4-H emblems invade Maddock. You guessed it! It is time for the Benson County Achievement Days!! This event kicks off with Livestock on Thursday, June 26 from 6-9pm. On Friday, we have the Horse Show starting at 9am and the Livestock Showmanship & Judging at 3:30pm.

 Saturday is the big day. Static Judging goes from 8am-12pm, depending on if you are showing pets, poultry, and/or rabbits or not. The Pet Show followed by Poultry & Rabbit Show then Showmanship Classes is at 10:30am. Five o’clock is the release of all exhibits not in the Premium Sale and finally, the Premium Sales starts at 7:00pm. All of these events will be held in the Multi-purpose building in Maddock. There will be food in the 4-H stand on the west side of the building. They may move it, but I am not for sure.

So, if you aren’t busy and want to see what the youth of Benson County 4-H has been up to the past year, come up to Achievement Days and see for yourself. I promise you won’t be dissappointed.  

There are 6 vocal groups going to the State Music Contest and 3 band pieces. They will be performing for state music on Saturday May 3rd. They have the privilege of going to state music because they starred at regional contest. But before they head off to state they performed a recital for the town of Maddock. This recital was on Tuesday, April 29th. It was a pretty pleasable crowd and everyone enjoyed it. Everyone did a wonderful job at the recital and i wish the best of luck to them all at state.

On Tuesday, Maddock students in grades 7-12 went to Fessenden to listen to speakers at the Fesseneden school. No one really knew what the presentation was about so when we got there we found out that it was about a girl that was killed in the Columbine shootings and about making the right life choices. One speaker was the girl’s little brother. The speakers talked about not falling into drugs and alcohol and also about being kind to others. The students enjoyed the presentation very much and I’m sure everyone learned something that day.

Following the participation in the Housing Roundtable and several local initiatives inclding encouragement by the Horizons Steering Committtee, the Maddock City Council has approved the establishment of a Maddock Housing Committee. Larry Summers is chairing this committtee, with additional members being Judy Kallenback, Ralph Olson, Marilyn Allen, Kevin Winson and Wanda Terpening. This committtee held its first meeting Wed. evening, April 30 and considered some initial steps to take including contacting several vendors who do what is called Demand Analysis to give a better understanding of what the needs and opportunities might be for the next five years. Look for more information coming from this committtee in the future.

Horizons of Maddock hosted an informational and Celebration Dinner at the Multi-Purpose Buiding at noon on April 27. This dinner was a cooperative effort of Horizons and various organizations and individuals who are making progress towards keeping Maddock alive and improving its chances of doing so. Two new initiatives were brought to the public’s attention with a Q & A time for further information. First, the proposed Mill Levi for the county Ambulance fund was explained in detail by Marne Stadum. Second, the newly appointed Maddock Housing Board was announced and chairman Larry Summers gave a few of the initial steps that they are considering. We celebrated together with a report of the After School Activities Program given by Kathy Daeley, an update on the Community Development Director by Lu Mathison, and recognition of others who are making significant contributions to the well-being of Maddock. Thanks to Sharon & Mark, Yvonne and others from Maddock Cafe and Lanes, a wonderful meal of ham, meatballs, mashed potatoes, corn and cole slaw was enjoyed by many and missed by others.

       Just recently, PJ’s sales started a website for selling CM Truckbeds. It is locally owned and operated by Preston Gilderhus from Oberon, ND. This website includes four different truck bed models available: SS Model, SK Model, TM Model, and ER Model. It also talks about the different tool boxes available and the prices of the truck beds and tool boxes. If you would like to learn more, go to www.pjssalesnd.com and see it for yourself. Have a great day!

     The Maddock Science Club is now selling raffle tickets to  help defray the cost for Preston Gilderhus as a finalist and Mikel Buckmier as an alternate to go to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) .  The raffle tickets cost $1 for 1 or $5 for 6.  You can get them from any of the Science Club members, especially Preston and Mikel who have to sell 50 tickets each.  All tickets need to be in by Monday, May 5th, 2008. The two prizes are the following: $50 savings bond from Ramsey National Bank & Trust, $50 savings bond from North Star Community Credit Union.