Ryder News Oct. 13, 2016

Ryder News for Oct. 13, 2016

I have to send out a special “Hi” to one of my favorite fans… “Hi there Olive Boots!”

Don’t forget the 2nd Annual Pig Roast (Oink Fest) on Oct. 15th in the Ryder Community Club/Gym starting at 6 p.m. This popular event is hosted by the Ryder Senior Center.. There will be a DJ with music for your entertainment. It is kid friendly and open to all. They will be serving sides, beverages, and of course pig! You can contact Dave Kimball at 578-5877 if you have any questions.

I have another posting by Gus Mueller…

Last Class Confirmation of Old Ryder Immanuel Lutheran Church. Back Row: L to R: Gus Mueller, Lee Sorenson, Lory Hove, Pastor Mundinger

Front row: L to R: Khylene Mueller, Connie Hoffer, Evelyn Mock,  Eloise Dustin.

THE LAST CLASS

Regarding my posting  last week about the Ryder Immanuel Lutheran Church, this is where I was confirmed in 1961. I think my class was probably the last. Shown in the photo are: Me, Lee Sorenson, Lory Hove, and Pastor Mundinger (not a warm and fuzzy guy; gave us a tough time on bible verses), Khylene Mueller, Connie Hoffer, Evelyn Mock and Eloise Dustin.

Kenny and I went to the funeral of Judi Bradley formerly of the Rice Lake area but was residing in an assisted living center in Minot at the time of her death. Judi was born Oct. 18, 1944 and passed away Oct. 3, 2016. Her funeral was Oct. 7, at the Thompson Larson Funeral Home Chapel in Minot. Her son-in-law, Rev. Byron Lindbo officiated at the service. Judi is survived by son, Tim Bradley; daughter, Sheila Lindbo; and 5 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erling and Anna Weltikol;  husband, Alvie; brother, Duane Weltikol; and sister Evonne Tvedt.

Don and Karen Bradley, Jim and Doris Ann Zieman and Ken and Sue Bradley joined Lorraine Nelson at her Minot apartment for lunch and visiting after Judi Bradley’s funeral.

Sec. of Defense Ash Carter visiting MAFB. 1st (front) airman TSgt. John McGrath

On Monday, Sept. 26th, the Sec. of Defense Ash Carter visited Minot Air Force Base. Our son-in-law TSgt. John McGrath was one of the airmen who greeted him and took him on a tour of the base.

Lorraine Forsman, Ella Kolden, Sandra Rue,  Tom and Lori Diffley  with their son Douglas drove to Wishek, ND on Oct. 1st for Lorraine’s granddaughter Jessica Forsman and Dana Welder”s wedding. Jessica is Russell Forsman’s daughter. Lorraine’s sister Joyce, dog sat for Lorraine so she didn’t have to take the dog along to the wedding.

Rod and Kathy Kallestad with their new troll friend at Norsk Hostfest

Rod and Kathy Kallestad of Garrison, Karen Olson of Douglas, and Cindy, Lucy, and Henry Oberdick of Minot enjoyed the day at the 2016 Norsk Hostfest in Minot on Thursday, September 29th.  Rod, Kathy and Karen attended the Neil Sedaka performance and it was truly sensational!

Rod and Kathy also attended the 2016 Makoti Threshing Bee both days this last weekend, October 1st and 2nd.  Daughters Jenny (Blowers) Brossart and Cindy (Olson) Oberdick of Minot along with grandkids Henry and Lucy joined them and enjoyed the day.

“See You at the Pole” is a student-led prayer event that is held yearly the end of September around the flagpole before classes begin. This year “See You at the Pole” prayer was held at three locations. It was led by Remington Bigelow at Max Public School and by London Schick at Lewis and Clark, North Shore in Plaza. The Homeschoolers met at the Ryder Memorial Wall and were led by Daniel Starks. There was a great turnout with a total of thirty-seven for this year’s “See You at the Pole” gatherings which included students, teachers, and parents! We are proud of our students for getting up early to pray for their school and teachers, the nation and its leaders, and for their friends and family!”

Wayne and Carol Jean Hansen traveled from Minot to Culbertson and Froid, Montana over the weekend to attend the Oct. 1 wedding of grandson, Brett Rockeman (son of Annette and Mark).  Wayne and Carol Jean were missing only a few of the grandkids. They enjoyed visiting with many family members. Wayne and Carol Jean live at Edgewood Vista in Minot..

Ryder mini reunion at Makoti Threshing Show. L-R: Ronnie Peterson, Jeff Haugen, Dan Haugen (sons of Rodger Haugen), Dale Haugen, Dwight Paulson, Muriel Peterson and Rodger Haugen.

There was a “Ryder mini-reunion” during the Makoti Threshing Show with

Ronnie Peterson, Jeff Haugen, Dan Haugen (sons of Rodger Haugen), Dale Haugen, Dwight Paulson, Muriel Peterson and Rodger Haugen. Dale, Rodger and sons were camped behind Cheryl Dobrinski Stein’s trailer, so they spent a beautiful Saturday afternoon reminiscing.

Bill Liffrig (a former Ryder resident) had the misfortune of falling in his home and breaking a hip. He had surgery and is now recuperating in a rehabilitation center. When he is able to walk they will return to Arizona for the winter. If you would like to send him a card, his home address is: Bill Liffrig, 17928 Oxford Dr., Arlington, WA, 98223-4625.

Dwight Paulson from Madison, WI spent a couple of days at the Ron Peterson home. He was here to attend the Makoti Threshing Show. Sunday, he, as well as Rodger and Dan Haugen from Devils Lake joined the Petersons at their home for supper.

Maureen Hagen says she thoroughly appreciates the Old Ryder Jaycees putting on a Fundraising Event for her and she wants to thank everyone who attended.

Recent visitors at Jody and Peggy Reinischs were cousins, Greg and Ann Hoff of Glendive, MT, Chris Hoffs family from Billings, MT and Jarred Hoffs family from Jamestown, ND.

Alex and Kelsey DesRoches came and attended the Makoti Threshing Show with the Reinischs – This was a first time for Alex!  They met up with Jay and Dana Harstad of Plaza with Grandchildren, Otto and Nora.  What great weather for the Threshing Show this year.

Bud and Faye Karna stopped to visit Olive Boots when in Minot last week. She mentioned she loved reading the Ryder News in the paper and that Sue better never quit! She and Bud talked alot about her brothers as Bud knew them both. The older brother, Dale, worked for Bud's dad some on the farm. One year when it was near Halloween time, Dale, took a long rope used at the barn and tied it around the Karna home at night. No one could get out in the morning until Dene, Bud's brother, climbed through a window. This was just one of the many stories Olive and Bud had laughs about.

Does anyone reading this remember the years that Dan and Pat Smith taught in Ryder? The museum needs this information to file some articles handed into the museum. Please let Sue know if you do.

Many people connected to Ryder were mentioned in this paper last week. We are sorry to hear that Gorlyn Wohlk is dealing with cancer but surely glad that he got help from Farm Rescue to get his harvest completed.

Seth Larson, son of Lynell and Gaylen, was mentioned in the People section. He was recognized for being an active volunteer instructor for the ND Game and Fish. Thanks, Seth, for giving your time to this good program.

Two of Jamie and Nikki Johansen's children who attend school in Max were mentioned and pictured under the Max FFA news. Alyssa and Morgan received awards in different areas. Plus, three of the Max Officer team are from the Makoti-Ryder areas. They are Remington Bigelow, Alyssa Johansen and Braden Janz. Congrats, kids, on your great work. You make your families and communities proud.

Marie and Shawn Olson visiting Ryder

Many of you remember the Fritz and Lola Olson family that used to live along the railroad tracks just east of Ryder. Their youngest son, Shawn, and his wife, Marie, visited Bud and Faye Karna in Sept. Faye was a cousin to Fritz. He and Lola are both deceased. Their other children were two boys named Blaine and Brian and two girls named Stacy and Vynetta. Blaine and Brian both live in the MPLS area, Stacy lives in OR and Vynetta is in Fergus Falls, MN where she is a registered nurse.

Marie, Shawn's wife, is also a registered nurse who works with cancer patients. Shawn had not been back to Ryder since leaving so found it fun to visit his old community. He went where their home use to stand before it burned; and he found his old bike! Fun! He loved showing Marie the different crops grown in ND and taking her fishing at Hiddenwood Lake.

Upcoming Events:

Ward County Bookmobile Schedule:

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month near the City Park from 12:00 - 12:30

Oct. 15: Senior Citizen’s Annual Pig Roast at Ryder Community Center/Gym starting at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Oct. 16: Worship Services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Makoti at 9 a.m.

Oct. 16: Worship Services at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ryder at 10:30 with communion.

Oct. 16: Worship Services at Calvary Church of Ryder at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 23: Worship Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Roseglen at 9 a.m.

Oct. 23: Worship Services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Makoti at 10:30 with communion.

Oct. 23: Worship Services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 30: Worship Services at Hope Lutheran Church of Makoti at 9 a.m.

Oct. 30: Worship Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Roseglen at 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 6: Worship services at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ryder at 9 a.m.

Nov. 6: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 12: Fall Bazaar 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Also the annual turkey drawing, all to take place at the Ryder Community Center/Gym.

Nov. 13: Worship services at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ryder at 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 10: Santa Day and Turkey Drawing. More info later.

That’s it for this week. Send me your news items so we can keep this column going. Remember...no news...no column!