Ryder News Jan 8, 2015

Ryder News Jan. 8, 2015

   Yikes, the cold snap finally got us with below zero temps and awful wind chill temps. On the upside, we didn’t get all that snow they were forecasting…of course it sounds like there is more coming so cross your fingers that the roads stay good and we don’t receive a ton of snow.

Last week's Mystery Photo.

   The Mystery Photo answer is: (drum roll please), Front row: L to R, Terry Johansen, Donnette Morris, Steve Morris, Kevin Mueller…Back row: L to R, Jay Erb, Dennis Johansen, Randy Morris, Sandra Morris, Khylene Mueller, Donna Johansen.

   And we have some correct guesses, Nancy Schuelke and Kathy Kallestad had them all correct and Sharleen Larson had all but one right. Way to go ladies…good job!

   The funeral for Marlene Afdahl Borrison of Comanche, Iowa (formerly from Ryder) was held on Monday, Dec. 29^th. Marlene was preceded in death by her brother, Donald and her parents, Margaret and Lloyd Afdahl.

   Jan. 7 Adult Health Services and Foot Care Clinic at the Ryder Senior center starting at 9 a.m.  Please call 463-2641 for an appointment.

   James and Misty Hagen became parents again with the birth of Jacob Clinton Hagen on Dec. 19^th. He weighed in at 8 lbs. 7 oz. and was 22 inches long. He joins his two big brothers, Andrew and Ethan at home. Baby Jacob’s grandparents are Richard and Stephanie Hagen and Clinton and Bonnie Magandy. Jacob also has a very proud great grandmother, Grace Magandy. Congratulations to the family!

Doris Landon’s 90th birthday party.

   Doris Landon celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Brentmoor Assisted Living Center in Minot, North Dakota. Over 100 of Doris's dear friends and relatives were present. Among those relatives present were Doris's nieces, Betty Ziegler, of Plymouth, Minnesota, and her daughter Bonnie Baird of Fargo, North Dakota; Sue (Tom) Geising, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, and their daughters Char and Clarice of Fargo, North Dakota; nephews Tom (Gwen) Price, Tim (Marion) Price both of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Joe (Marijo) Price and son, Michael of Douglas, North Dakota; Richard Becker of Ryder, North Dakota; Allen (Carol) Becker and Angela Barber of Minot, North Dakota. 

   Pastor Jonathan, Pam, Priscilla and Daniel Starks entertained the party goers with several Hymns. Doris's grandchildren, Justin and Jeremy Landon, related fond memories of their grandmother, and Chelsey served the birthday cake. Later, Bill Merck and his band from Minot entertained, and Doris's cousin, Dee (Harold) Edwards, of Garrison accompanied several songs with his musical saw.  

   Doris said she sincerely appreciated everyone coming out for her birthday and sending flowers and cards which made her birthday a very special occasion. 

   I received a nice letter from Betty Berg telling what her family had done for Christmas. “Christmas Eve we went to Saron church for a 5:30pm service. It was very nice. Afterwards we went home and spent the evening by ourselves and dined on a pizza supper. Our son Duane joined us as his kids had not come home yet to be with him for a couple days.

   Christmas Day Paul and I, son Duane and his daughter, Makayla, and Paul's mother, headed for Turtle Lake for dinner with his sister Judy Rice and hubby Larry. My that seems like along ride down there! But hey, I would go a long ways if I did not have to cook! My youngest son Bryce and wife Wendy also came down with their two girls, Kaitlyn and Madelyn. Our oldest son Brian did not make it as they were having his wife's side for dinner. We had a delicious dinner and a nice visit with them. It has been a long time since we have gone down to Turtle Lake and it was not bad weather, or icy roads or storming. WISHING ALL OF YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Paul and Betty Zilka Berg”

   John and Jan Warner entertained most of their kids and grandkids over the Christmas holiday. Lindsey and Kris Ilenda came from Grand Forks. Mark, Mallory and Mabel Warner-Richter came from Minneapolis and Lisa, Sue, Jordyn Warner, Ethan and Seth came up from Bismarck.  Jordyn was able to spend a few more days between Christmas and New Years with grandpa and grandma.  No snow so it was a little hard to go sledding! They all seemed to like the fact that John and Janice have moved and there was room for everyone that wanted to stay.

   Bud and Faye Karna joined Ron and Muriel Peterson for supper on Christmas Eve.

   Joining Ron and Muriel Peterson on Christmas day were Esther and Marlene Streeper of Bismarck; Mildred Peterson, and Rondi, Steve, Carson and Cole Deaver all of Minot. Mildred Peterson turned 94 on Dec. 26^th but had her birthday celebration on Christmas day at Ron and Muriel’s with the rest of the family.

   Ron and Muriel Peterson, Rondi and Steve Deaver with their children, and Kari and Scott Mart with their children all attended the wedding of Sammi and Lance Cleland in Deadwood, SD on Dec. 27^th. 

   On the Dec. 30^th Ron and Muriel Peterson went to Bismarck to help her mother Esther Streeper celebrate her 94^th birthday. Marlene Streeper of Bismarck also brought her birthday wishes.  Rodney and Arlene Wilson from Grand Forks brought flowers and birthday wishes as well for Esther’s birthday. Esther now lives in Primrose Assisted Living Facility.

   Jerome Albert passed away from cancer in his home Jan. 1^st. He is married to Gayle Wilson Albert and they had been living in Minneapolis. They have three children, two of which live in Minneapolis while their son Trent lives on the late Robert and Geri Albert’s place near Ryder. 

   Gayle’s sister Karen was able to spend last week with them in Minneapolis. She and her husband Ken Hall teach in Afghanistan. They will spend a week in Florida with their children and grandchildren before returning to Afghanistan.

Morgan Johansen’s birthday party: Back row: L to R: Aaron Johnson, Meagan Johnson, Lora Rockwell, Emily Johansen, Alyssa Johansen.

Middle row:  Lainey and Carson Rockwell

Seated in front:  Morgan Johansen

    Morgan Johansen turned 13 on Dec 20^th but celebrated his birthday on Jan 1st.  Celebrating with him were his parents Jamie and Nikki and his sisters Alyssa, and Emily Johansen. Also joining in on the birthday celebration were Meagan and Aaron Johnson; Dean, Jenn, Lora, Carson, and Lainey Rockwell; Ed and Bernadyne Zablotney; Chris and Dottie Zablotney; Dennis and Mary Peterson; DeLynn Berry; Rod Johansen; and Terry and DelRaye Johansen.

Christmas Eve Hay Ride at Presbyterian Church: featuring twins, Matthew and Sawyer Martin.

    The Presbyterian Church in Ryder had a hay ride both before and after their 5:00 Christmas Eve service and I have a picture to share. The owners of the horses are Christopher and Kris (Novodvorsky) Kubal. This particular picture is featuring the twin sons Matthew and Sawyer of Robyn (Severance) and Shane Martin.

Rod and Kathy Kallestad’s Christmas guests: Karen Olson, Steven Olson, Elizabeth Allen, Cindy Olson, Henry Oberdick, Kylie and Jenny Johnson, Kyle Brossart, and Edwin Olson

    Rod and Kathy Kallestad of Garrison traveled to Minot to the residence of their daughter, Cindy Olson, Wil, and Henry Oberdick for Christmas Eve, attended candlelight services at Zion Lutheran Church at 11 p.m., and spent the night with their other daughter in Minot, Jenny and Kylie Johnson, and Kyle Brossart. Those attending both celebrations, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were also their son, Steven Olson, his girlfriend Elizabeth Allen of Minot, Wil's mom Pamela and stepdad Shawn Brooks of Surrey, and Grandma/Great Grandma Karen and Grandpa/Great Grandpa Edwin Olson of Douglas.  

   Rod and Kathy Kallestad of Garrison, Jenny and Kylie Johnson, and Kyle Brossart of Minot, and Karen and Edwin Olson of Douglas had New Year's Eve supper at Totten Trail.  Jenny, Kyle, and Kylie then helped Rod and Kathy bring in the New Year at Rod and Kathy's house, also spending the night. Those helping to celebrate the New Year's Day celebration with turkey and all the trimmings plus a good game of canasta and visiting were Jenny and Kylie Johnson, Kyle Brossart, Steven Olson, and Elizabeth Allen of Minot, and Karen and Edwin Olson of Douglas.

   Spending the week after Christmas with Grandpa Rod and Grandma Kathy Kallestad was their granddaughter Kylie Johnson of Minot. Spending Friday night, January 2, 2014, with Rod and Kathy Kallestad along with granddaughter Kylie Johnson were daughter Cindy Olson and grandson Henry Oberdick of Minot. 

   Makoti Senior center will have a pot luck supper on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM.  All area seniors are welcome to attend.

   That’s it for this week. Thanks to everyone that shared their news. Have a great week and I’ll be waiting for more of your news next week.