Fffishtival scenes
The Minnewaukan Community Club’s Fffishtival was held at Minnewaukan March 6. The weather was perfect with warm sun. Karyn Neve is shown here grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for the event. Proceeds go to help the club maintain the fish cleaning station in town and the boat ramp near the dumpground.

The Minnewaukan library served donuts, caramel corn and other goodies under the big tent. Behind the table are librarian Cathy Burkhardsmeier and library supporter Doris Griffin of Oberon. The man standing in the rear was not identified.

Only four northerns and three perch were caught during the Fffishtival fishing tournament. In the northern category, Randy Rafferty pulled in a 4.12 pounder, Dan Szafranski caught a 4.03 pounder, Bob Wang had a 3.33 pounder and Nick Carrico caught a 2.55 pounder. In the perch department, Don Meier caught a 1.22 pounder, Dagan Arendt caught a 1.16 pounder and Gaffrey had a .44 pounder.

A flea market was held at the school. Genny Smith, standing, makes Neck Tubes which provide warm, moist heat to the neck and shoulders or other parts of the body. Minnewaukan native Cynthia Lien of Rugby handled the booth while Genny was helping serve food in the school kitchen.

Ward Christensen sold chances on many items at the Fffishtival. Winners were determined by spinning the numbered wheel in the background. Sharon Ebach signs up for one of the prizes while Gary King looks on.

Take part in contest
Junior high students from the Minnewaukan School participated in a junior high music contest March 6 hosted by the New Rockford-Sheyenne School. The students earned three stars and two number one ratings on their performances. Left to right are Drew DeMarce, Shana Greywater, Ms. Deb Dyste, Dallas Anderson and Calum Sherman.

Recognized for service
Benson County Superintendent of Schools Jean Olson is pictured with the appreciation plaque she received from the National MATHCOUNTS Foundation in recognition of 25 years of service.
April Anderson, math teacher at Leeds School, made the presentation at the county MATHCOUNTS competition in Minnewaukan February 10.

Math competitors
The Benson County MATHCOUNTS competition was held February 10 at the courthouse in Minnewaukan under the direction of Jean Olson, county superintendent of schools. Four county schools participated.
Individual winners of the contest are shown. Left to right, in first to sixth place, are Cherilyn Cloud of Minnewaukan, Mylie Herman of Leeds and Maria Sears, Renae Lauinger, Dylan Lauinger and Alexis Gigstad, all of Maddock.

The Minnewaukan team took first place honors. Left to right are coach Jason Svir, seventh grader Cherilyn Cloud and eighth graders Shana Greywater, Dallas Anderson and Demrae Ami.

Second place went to the Maddock team. Left to right are Dylan Lauinger, grade eight; Maria Sears, grade seven; Renae Lauinger, grade eight; Alexis Gigstad, grade seven; and Brian Amann, coach.

The Leeds team placed third in the contest. Left to right are Bo Lauckner, grade eight; Kalvin Slaubaugh and Andrea Jorgenson, grade seven; Mylie Herman, grade eight; and coach April Anderson.

Placing fourth was the team from Tate Topa Middle School. Left to right are eighth graders Shanda Littlewind and Willanette Goodshot; seventh graders Arlete Lohnes and Janessa DeMarce; and coach Mike Babinski.