Ryder News May 14, 2015

Ryder News May 14, 2015

   Jerry Kolden formerly of Roseglen passed away in a Bismarck hospital on May 6th. His parents were Lloyd and Belinda Kolden. He is survived by his sisters, Linda Semmen of Spokane, Washington and Pat Bentz of Riverdale; brother, Terry of Roseglen.

   LeRoy and Sandra Peterson just returned from a 3 day trip to Wendover, Nebraska where she said they had a great time.

Spending Mother’s Day at Dave and Cindy Peterson’s in Minot were: LeRoy and Sandra Peterson, Don and Ardys Morris of Bismarck, and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Farina of Stanley.

   I think the following news item might be of interest to some of the folks in the Roseglen area as Chris spent a few days there as part of her seminary training.

L to R: Chris Hjelmstad Ordination. Brian Maas, bishop of the Nebraska Synod of the ELCA; Chris Hjelmstad; Lyn Crase, internship supervisor. 

   Chris Hjelmstad was ordained at Ascension Lutheran church in Colorado Springs on Thursday, May 7th. Her letter of call is from Bethany Lutheran church in Ruskin, NE. She will begin her pastorate there in early June. Proud father-in -law and mother-in-law are Wendell and Ann Hjelmstad of Colorado Springs. Chris was in Roseglen for part of her cross cultural experience in January 2011.

   Pastor Chuck and Jill Galloway went to the Band Day parade in Bismarck Friday.  Their grandson, Noah, plays the saxophone in the Century Patriot band. They also spent time with Noah's parents and brother, Joel, Angie, and Reid.  Later they had lunch with a pastor friend and classmate Rev. Allen and Robin Wagner.

   Mark your calendars as Vacation Bible School is set for Monday-Wednesday, July 6, 7 & 8 at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Ryder. This is for all kids who are Kindergarten on up to those who have just completed 6th grade. 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Bring a sack lunch.

Prairie Ryders 4-H Club Group Photo:  Front row: L to R: Jacob Miles, Corinne Quillin, Emily Miles, Raelyn Williams.     Back row: L to R: Garrett Williams,  Cole Quillin, Trent Williams

Emily Miles showing Raelyn Williams how to fold a napkin.

   The Prairie Ryders 4-H Club meeting was held May 4, 2015 at the Ryder Gym. Emily Miles led the demonstration on how to properly fold a dinner napkin. Barbara Miles provided the delicious snacks. Other members not present at the monthly meeting were Daniel Starks, Lora Rockwell and Carson Rockwell. They were representing our club at Ward County 4-H Communication Arts Contest.

Ward County 4-H Communication Arts Competition:  L to R: Daniel Starks, Carson Rockwell, Lora Rockwell. 

   The Ward County 4-H had a Communication Arts Competition, May 4th, in which Carson Rockwell, Lora Rockwell and Daniel Starks of the Prairie Ryders 4-H Club participated. Carson received a rainbow ribbon as a Cloverbud for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Lora received a blue ribbon in Interpretive Reading and a Grand Champion for her Prepared Speech in the Pre-Teen Division. Daniel Starks received a Grand Champion for his Interpretive Reading in the Teen Division.

Shawna Schenfisch of Makoti, ND with her 106 lb. Paddlefish

   Shawna Schenfisch said, “They say good things come to those that wait...Guess the 4th time was mine! Whopper Club! 106 lbs.!” They go paddlefishing at the confluence…where the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers meet, and her hubby Rick keeping up the big hog tradition with a 96 lb. one this year!
   People come from near and far to try their hand at snagging a paddlefish as the season starts May 1st and goes until 1,000 paddlefish are caught. The season alternates between catch and keep days and catch and release days. The eggs from the paddlefish are harvested and sold as Northstar Caviar with 25% (about $350,000) of the proceeds going to support research and management of the paddlefish.

   May 14th--Plaza Elementary Spring Concert 7pm @ Plaza Elementary School
   May 20th---Ryder Cemetery Mowing at 6:00 p.m.
   May 22nd--Last day of school with dismissal at 10:00am
   May 23rd-Makoti High School Graduation 3pm @ Makoti High School
   May 25th---Memorial Day Program in the Ryder Gym 10:00 a.m. Lunch served at         Ryder Star.
   June 6th---City Wide Rummage Sale in Ryder, 8:00-3:00. There will be spaces at the Ryder Gym for rent. $10 per table with 3 tables maximum. You must be registered by May 23rd. Call Deb Peterson 758-2518 or Barbara Miles 520-518-1818.

   That’s it for this week. Send me your Mother’s Day news and we will share it with the world…Have a great week!