Maddock

  I was part of a 5-person delegation from Maddock to a Housing Roundtable sponsored by Horizons at Steele, ND on April 10. Ralph and Louise Olson, Larry Summers, Judy Kallenback and myself learned some of the basics of potentially getting started on a Demand Analysis and pursuing the possibilities. Various members of STAT (Statewide Technical Assistance Team) presented different aspects of the process which we all found helpful. The MEDC and City Council have weighed in and expressed interest in exploring this further. If you’re interested in being part of a group to explore this, call Pam at City Hall and let her know.

A City Council appointed Community Development Board has been meeting Wednesday noons for the past month discussing foundational issues and drafting a job description for the hiring of a Community Development Director for the Maddock area. This past Monday, March 3, the City Council approved their proposal and the Board will begin advertising for candidates for this position which will be under the authority of the City Council and direction of the Board. Members of the Board are Bruce Terpening and Laura Every from MEDC, Rod Maddock and Marilyn Allan from City Council and Judy Kallenback and Lu Mathison from Horizons. Additional City Council members in the picture at left are , Wayne Knatterud, Dan Hoffert, Kevin Winson, Mayor and Pam Lee, Auditor. This was one of the ideas originating out of the Study Circles and demonstrates the growing cooperation between Maddock’s City Council, Economic Development Corporation and Horizons.

February 16th to the 23nd of 2008 is this year’s National FFA Week. The theme is “Blue Jackets, Bright Futures”. Starting today, the Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA is volunteering for the rest of the week at the After School Activities Program (ASAP), which runs from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. After the kids have their snack and finish their homework, Mr. Wald and the volunteer(s) will be going down to the Ag Room and doing some flight simulations and cutting out some patterns with the scroll saws. 

On Thursday, the Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA will be having an Ice Cream Social for the teachers and staff to honor all of the hard work they do for the students and the school. These services/activities are only a small portion of what the Maddock A.S. Gibbens FFA does for the Maddock Public School and the community.

I know we all have busy schedules and more often than not, there is stress involved. The good news is there is a treatment for that. Doctors say laughter reduces stress. One doctor in particular believes laughter can cure all your illnesses and that person is Patch Adams. Well, I am going to try his method and I want you to see if it works. Below are some funny pictures that I felt like sharing with you. Hope you feel better!  

Lu and Addie Mathison, Carol Backstrom, Priscilla Backstrom, Flo Kallenbach and students from MHS attended a class for advanced bloggers yesterday presented by Gayle Gette.  This is a fun community project and a challenging and learning experience!

The Funky Friday group is going to sing the national anthem at the Boys’ Basketball game tonight, which is vs. Cando @ Maddock and the B-squad game starts at 6:00p.m. with the A-squad following. The Funky Fridays is made up of kids in grades 4-6 who want to sing. Hope you can come and check out they’re awesome singing tonight!

The Maddock Pep Band is playing for tonight’s Boys’ Basketball game between the pregame and half time of the A squad game vs. Northstar at 7:00p.m. @ Maddock . Their newest song that they will be playing tonight is “Come Sail Away” by Styx. You might also notice that the band has a new look. Hope to see you at the game!

Throughout this past week I have noticed many students have been absent. A majority of these absences are due to several illnesses going around, including the flu and other colds. Students are not limited to being sick, there have been several adults who have recently been ill as well. Everyone should take the proper steps needed to prevent themselves from getting or spreading these illnesses.

The Maddock Bobcats basketball team are having their last home game tonight. The B squad game starts at six, then the Varsity game will start after. The boys are playing Cando. It is also partents night for the boys. They would appreciate everyone to come out and cheer for them! Good luck boys!

The Girl’s District 7 Basketball Tournament starts Friday February 8, 2008. The Maddock Bobcats will play the Harvey Horonets at 4:30. The Bobcats are ranked #5 and will play Harvey the #4 seed so it should be a good game to watch. The tournament will go from Friday, through Saturday, and the final day is on Monday.