Jim Maragos
Sertoma club presents Service to Mankind Award
By Katina Tengesdal
Staff Writer
ktengesdal@ndweb.com
The Sertoma Club of Minot presented its 2004 Service to Mankind Award, given annually to a person who is not
a member of Sertoma Club, recognizes outstanding individuals who serve the community. "Jim is respected by peers, family, and anybody that knows him,"
said Lori Olson, who heads the Service to Mankind Committee.
Maragos owns and manages the Holiday Inn in Minot, and has served the community in numerous ways.
He is a member of the board of directors for the Norsk Hostfest, donating many hours of his time to the event. He has been a driving force in making the four-lane
highway between Minot and Williston a reality, said a letter of recommendation. He has donated time in other ways, as well.
People who nominated
Maragos for the award vouched for his character, strong work ethic, and contributions to the community of Minot. "I appreciate the letters written on my behalf,"
Maragos said in his acceptance speech.
1966........................................... John Brahos and George Spiros
1967........................................... Sid Hohmann
1968........................................... Fred Dobrovolny
1969........................................... Dr. Edna Gilbert
1970........................................... Michael Nilson
1971........................................... Mrs. Frank (Ruth) Holbach
1972........................................... Bernard Rostberg
1973........................................... Mrs. J. H. (Ethel) Weinrebe
1974........................................... Lester Lindahl
1975........................................... James Grinolds
1977........................................... Miss Bertha Holbach
1978........................................... Ralph A. Christensen
1979........................................... Herman Renz
1980........................................... Dr. James Brandt
1981........................................... Selma Wiedmann
1982........................................... Brynhild Haugland
1983........................................... George Hawley
1984........................................... Harold Porter
1986........................................... Mary Ann Hopkins
1987........................................... Rev. Robert and Mrs. Ruth Connor
1988........................................... Grace Hagenstein
1989........................................... Helen Clouse
1990........................................... Jeff Balentine
1991........................................... George and Stella Matcha
1992........................................... Helen Schan
1993........................................... Rodney Wilson
1994........................................... Doris E. Peterson, R.N.
1995........................................... Richard Muhlbradt
1996........................................... Joan Folkert
1998........................................... George T. Smith
1999........................................... Ross Rubbelke
2000........................................... Helen M. Haaland
2001........................................... Karen K. Krebsbach
2002........................................... Dr. Lowell F. Latimer
2003........................................... Betty Fedorchak
2004........................................... Jim Maragos |