Ryder
News for Dec. 17, 2015
There was another burglary in the area this
past week!
On Dec. 9th
a burglary at the Tom Neshem farmstead near Ryder, ND was reported to the Ward
County Sheriff’s Dept. Many buildings as well as the home had been entered
while the owners were away.
Approximately $2300 worth of items were
taken, but luckily for the Neshems and unlucky for the thieves, the Minot
Police Dept. received a call of a person selling items out of the back of a
pickup at a business located on south Broadway. Deputies responded and
identified items in the truck from the farmstead burglary.
After the investigation was completed and
two search warrants served, Andrew Peterson, 25 of Fargo and Joseph Lindsey, 27
of Garrison were taken into custody. Both were charged with burglary, a class b
felony and are now residing in the Ward County jail pending an appearance in
court.
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Levi Sprinkle chatting with Santa
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Luke Larson visiting with Santa
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The weather on Saturday wreaked havoc on
Santa Day in Ryder. With pea-soup fog and icy roads there weren’t too many that
ventured out for the benefit fund raiser or to see Santa and I think just about
everyone in attendance managed to win a turkey. I did manage to snap a few
pictures to share with everyone. My grandson Levi Sprinkle was there but just
wasn’t quite brave enough to sit on Santa’s lap! But he sure had a good time
running around the gym as fast as little legs could go to escape from the
watchful eyes of his parents.
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Denise Wurtz Johnson getting her turkey from Lydell
Wohlk
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Dishing up at Food Pantry Benefit
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A group of friends visiting at Santa Day
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It seems that a few mule deer have moved
into the area and have been hit by vehicles. One was hit and killed a little
ways north of our house on Highway 28 and a few days later another one was hit
on Highway 23 by Roen’s gravel pit. They look different than a white tail
deer…different tail, longer ears and a darker coat. Took us a little while to
figure out just what the one was that was hit by our place as it was rather a
mess.
Upcoming Events:
Dec. 15: Card shower for Bernice Larson of
Minot formerly from Makoti to celebrate her 90th birthday. Cards may
be sent to at: 1500 18th Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701
Dec. 20: Benefit for Brian and Roxanne Smith
at the Senior Center in Makoti starting at 3:30 p.m.
Well, that is it for this week. I will be
looking for e mails from you with your news items. Stay safe, lock your homes,
vehicles and purchase a security camera or two.
