Ryder News for July 9, 2015
I received word that Dene Karna of Makoti passed away Sunday morning. He had been quite ill with cancer. He will be very much missed by the people in Makoti as he was such a big part of that town. This is all the info that I have at the moment.
We received around an inch of rain on Tuesday and then .60 on Sunday. I heard there was also some storm damage to fields in the area with some crops lying down.
Sally Bruns, 85 of Bismarck, formerly from Makoti passed away on Monday, June 29th. Sally is survived by her children, Beverly (Donnie) Janz, Duane (Kerry) Bruns, Mary (Jerry) Petersen, Carol Wurtz, Darrell (Lori) Bruns, Lola (Finny) Meyers, and Rodger (Julie) Bruns; 17 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Paul, 5 sisters, brother, and a grandson. Her Celebration of Life was held on Friday, July 3 in Hope Lutheran Church in Makoti with burial in the Hope Lutheran Church Cemetery, Makoti.
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| Damaged soldier statue in the Ryder park. |
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| Damaged soldier statue in the Ryder park. |
Our son Rick had a major heart attack on Wednesday of this last week. He is very lucky to be alive as he had what is known as the “Widow Maker”. He went to Bismarck by Garrison ambulance, had stents put in and came home on Friday. Kenny and I, along with John, Staci and Johnny went to Bismarck to see him after Kenny’s dialysis on Thursday.
By the time we got around to getting ready for camping for the 4th of July weekend, everyplace was pretty full so we just stayed home and the kids camped in our yard. We all enjoyed shooting off our fireworks at Rick’s home and then having a late meal afterwards.
This is actually all I have for news this week…but…my grandson Johnny has decided he is going to write news too and he gave me about 5 sheets of paper with the news he had written for Sue’s News. So in order to bore or entertain all my readers with his news with the original spelling, here goes:
Page 1: Johnny has a babby cuson, He is so cute! Come see him. (He of course is talking about Levi here)
Page 2: Did you know Sue has a grandson, her grandson help’t her on a weekend. Thanks Johnny!
Page 3: (Now this page has fireworks graphics in each corner) Sue’s grandsun has class teaching. He dose everything! Good jobe Johnny McGrath!
Page 4: Sue’s Fireworks news. Happy 4th of July everyone! Staci and Johnny found fireworks in our backyard!
Page 5: Sue and her family went camping for fuor days. Sue, John, Staci, Johnny, Kenny. Do a cookout, go to the beach. Visit grandparents, go camping, have silly tv sleepover, take picers of fireworks.
That’s all from him. Now you see what kind of stuff I will put in if you don’t send me some news. Surely your news is just as good as his!!!
Remember July 12…Ryder’s 10th annual Bull-a-Rama is on a Sunday this year; Mutton Busting at 1 p.m., Calcutta 1:30 p.m., Bull Riding 2 p.m. Held at the new Ryder Rodeo grounds which are right south of Ryder’s SunPrairie Grain Elevator on the old Olson farmstead. There will be Refreshments and Concessions sold. No coolers allowed! There will also be a Rodney Officer Memorial Steak Supper in the Ryder Park at 4:30 p.m. Music by D.J. David Ludwig’s 16 Tunes in the park, a dunking booth and inflatables on Main St. from 4-8pm. The Museums open at 5:30. Pick-up pull at 6:30! This is all hosted by the Old Ryder Jaycees Community Club. Everyone is welcome!
July 13…Rod Officer Estate Sale in Ryder starting at 11:00 a.m.
Aug 22…For the past 100 years, the Mueller farm, located 2.5 miles southeast of Ryder has been owned by a Mueller, making it an official North Dakota Centennial Farm. To celebrate the event, and thank the people of Ryder for their support over the years, the Mueller’s are having a little party (maybe a big party) at the farm on Saturday, August 22nd. Things will get going in the afternoon, and continue well into the night with the band “Highway 6” performing. There will be several out-of-state Mueller’s coming to Ryder for the event, and the Mueller’s are looking for houses, rooms and/or campers to rent for that weekend. If you have some type of lodging near Ryder for a Mueller or two (most are well-behaved) please contact either Kirby (701.340.5172) or Gus (701.223.7474). To find out more about the Mueller Clan and their party, go to: kmueller87.wix.com/muellercentennial.
Have a great week. I will be back to share news next week…hopefully it will be your news as Johnny won’t have any.
