Ryder News for Oct. 27, 2016
I love to get “fan” mail and here are some of the latest
ones: “Sue, I just wanted to send you a thank you for all your hard work for
the Ryder News. When I look at the other columns, YOUR IS THE BEST! It's more
personal, pertinent and it keeps the Ryder Family that is scattered all over in
touch with what's going on here. I know the older generation that do not have
computers for FB, appreciate getting the paper and hearing the news! Thanks
again, PJ”
“Thanks for continuing yet another
community need. Your column is the first
thing many of us read in the paper.”
As much as I love and appreciate fan
mail, I would love and appreciate your news as well. Remember...no news...no
column.
The Flying Farmer (John Smith) of
Plaza, ND will jump again. It has been 13 years since his last jump! This time
he will attempt to jump over a burning trailer house, a 200 foot jump on Oct.
30, 2016. Directions to jump: From the Makoti C Store go 2 miles west on
Highway 23, 1 ¾ miles north, any reactions or questions you may call John at
701-497-3324.
Don’t forget to get your flu
shot...Nov. 2nd from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Ryder Senior Citizen’s Center.
Bring your Medicare card and Insurance cards if you have them.
Adult Health Services and Foot Care
Clinic available at the Senior Center in Ryder.
Please call 463-2641 to schedule an appointment.
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Lilas Mae Guttormson
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Lilas Mae Guttormson, Minot and
formerly of rural Ryder died on Sunday, October 16, 2016 in a Minot healthcare
center. Lilas was born on July 29, 1929 on the family farm near Des Lacs to
Otis and Tena (Prescott) Wasvick. She married Clarence Guttormson on October
20th, 1948. Lilas is survived by daughters: Karen (Chris) Kelly of Minot,
Kristi Burgess of Minot; sons: Larry (Marlene) Guttormson of Minot; Roger (Deb)
Guttormson of Minot; David (Barbara) Guttormson of Tioga; and Mark (Penny)
Guttormson of Florida; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Celebration of
the Life of Lilas Guttormson was Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Minot First Assembly of God. Interment was in Rosehill Memorial
Park, Minot. Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Lilas.
Darlene Morse of Minot, ND, formerly
of Makoti, ND passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19th in a Minot hospital. She was the
daughter of Joseph and Pearl Nush. She is survived by her husband, Rodney; son,
Timothy; daughter, Susan; 6 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 2
step-great-grandchildren. Her funeral was Oct. 24th at Zion Lutheran Church of
Minot with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens of Minot. Our sympathy goes out
to the family and friends of Darlene.
After his dialysis on Thursday,
Kenny Bradley picked up Johnny McGrath and brought him out to Ryder. Johnny
stayed with us until Saturday morning when he went back to Minot with Kenny who
was on his way to dialysis. He said he had the best time and that I am the best
cook! I think he likes to exaggerate just a little.
The Ladies Legion Auxiliary of Makoti are not able to put on
the Halloween party any longer as some are out of state, in nursing homes, in
Minot and some just plain physically unable so Liz Huus of the Makoti
Development Corporation has organized some people to help and they are going to
have the party as usual. The Auxiliary will help where they can. They are very
grateful to her for continuing a many years’ long tradition of giving our local
kids a fun safe place to have a fun party. They would like all the people who
have given prizes and food and helped in the past to know that it was all very
much appreciated.
The Halloween party at the Makoti American Legion Hall will
be on Monday, October 31st at 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
All young people through 6th grade are welcome. Relatives and friends
are invited to come enjoy the fun. There will be games, prizes, food, a cake
walk, and a contest to guess the weight of the giant pumpkin.
Donations to the cake walk can be dropped off at the hall on
the night of the party or call Wanda at 726-5737 and we will pick up your
items. Thank you for your help. This is always one of the kids' favorite parts
of the party.
LeRoy and Sandra Peterson, Dave Peterson, Carolyn Munns and
Deanna Reikow were in Williston Oct. 7th for the wedding of Jacob Morris and
C‘Anna Holmes. Jacob is the son of Ron and Bernell Morris. On the way home they
went thru Trenton and Fairview, MT to see all the oil wells. It is quite a
sight to see. Most pads had 8-14 wells. Then on Thursday Sandra and Deanna went
to Baton Rouge, LA for the wedding of Justin Morris and Cydnye Wilson. Justin
is the son of Steve and Marge Morris. The wedding was Friday and the reception
Saturday at a LSU campus tailgate party. 50,000 people in one spot gets to be
overwhelming. Many of the Gurholts were also there and everyone had a great
time. Sandy says, “Two beautiful weddings in one week!”
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| Bob and Doris Landon with Daniel Starks' Concert at Trinity Nursing Home |
Daniel Starks recently performed a concert at Trinity
Nursing Home in Minot. He accompanied himself with the guitar and sang gospel
music and songs from the eras of the 40’s, 50’s and the 60’s. Many of the
residents sang and whistled along with the familiar tunes. Daniel was very
happy to get a picture taken with longtime Ryder couple, Bob and Doris Landon.
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| George and Robert Officer standing in front of buffet from the Blaine and Petra Officer home. |
The museum had interesting visitors last week. Robert and
Debbie Officer drove up from the MPLS area to meet George Officer. Robert and George’s grandfathers were
brothers. George’s grandfather was I.E. Officer (Irvin) while Robert’s was L. Spencer
Officer (Lloyd). That is the Spencer Officer that helped move several buildings
from Old Ryder to New Ryder; one being the Anchor Hotel. Other businesses he
was involved with were a dray line, the Standard Gas Station in Ryder and the
Queen Telephone Co. of Ryder. He married Velma Long who had homesteaded in the
Roseglen area. You can read more of the history on page 141 in the Golden
Jubilee book. Spencer is buried in the Ryder Rosehill Cemetery. Robert had been
wanting to see Ryder and where his grandfather had close ties. He brought a family outline and history with
him to donate to the museum’s records.
The buffet they are standing in front of (see photo) came
out of the Blaine and Petra Officer home in Ryder. George told a story of how
his mom had lost her ring one day and made them all search for a long time.
Here she had placed it in one of the glasses on this buffet.
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Kathy Torvick and Sharon Franklin visiting at Senior Center
in Ryder.
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Jerry and Sharon Franklin came to Ryder for breakfast at the
Senior Center one day last week and met with Muriel and Ron Peterson and Faye
and Bud Karna. They brought along some friends from WA that had stopped to
visit the Franklins as they traveled to AZ.
Sharon and Kathy have been friends for 50 plus years. They met in
Renton, WA when the Franklins moved there when Jerry got a job with Boeing.
They were next-door neighbors and a wonderful, lasting friendship was formed
with these two ladies that you see in this picture. They will see one another
in AZ this winter.
Upcoming
Events:
Ward County Bookmobile Schedule:
2nd
and 4th Wednesday of each month near the City Park from 12:00 - 12:30
Oct. 26: Medicare Part D Enrollment Event from 9
a.m.-4 p.m. at Sleep Inn & Suites, 2400 10th St. SW, Minot, ND.
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.
Oct. 30: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary
Church at 10:30 a.m.
Oct. 30: The Flying Farmer jumps again. 3 p.m.
Any questions call John at 701-497-3324.
Nov. 2: Flu Shot at Ryder Senior Center from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Nov. 2: Adult Health Services and Foot Care Clinic at Ryder Senior
Center. Please call 463-2641 for appointment.
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!
