Ryder News Nov. 24, 2016

 Ryder News for Nov. 24, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Have a very filling day and feel free to stuff yourselves with turkey and all the trimmings. Then...send me all your Thanksgiving news so we can share it with the world!

A 90th birthday party for Wilmer Schenfisch will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26th. An open house will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the Minot Edgewood Vista in the Bistro on the east side. The address is 600 16th Ave SE Minot, ND. The family requests no gifts.

Elmer and Virginia Wolff wedding picture.

Elmer and Virginia Wolff today.

Elmer and Virginia (Schenfisch) Wolff celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, November 16th. If anyone would be interested in sending them a card, their address is: 4 Park Lane, Mercedes, TX 78570. I'm sure they'd enjoy hearing from their friends and neighbors.

Mildred Verbena Peterson, 95, of Minot, formerly of rural Ryder passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. She is survived by her son Ronald (Muriel) Peterson, 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, a brother and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, Leslie preceded her in death. Her Celebration of Life was held Monday Nov. 21, 2016 at Minot’s Zion Lutheran Church with interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Our sympathy goes out to the family.

Ronald Gary Hauf, 79, of Makoti passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in a Minot assisted living center. He is survived by sons, Glen (Lori) and Todd (Lori); daughter Michelle Petz (Patrick); 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 2 brothers; 3 sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. His wife Janet preceded him in death. His funeral was held Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Makoti with interment in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Our sympathy goes out to the family.

Pearl (Eide) Sparavalo, 98, of Tacoma, Washington, formerly of Ryder died on November 15, 2016. Pearl was the oldest of the Schjold Eide family. She is survived by 2 daughters, Solveig and Sonja; 2 grandchildren, Kris Calhoun and Thomas Regan; 1 great grandchild and 2 sisters, Sonja and Lola (Lou). Our sympathy goes out to the family.

Gorlyn Wohlk benefit

Kenny and I attended the breakfast benefit for Gorlyn Wohlk and it was very well attended. We were able to visit with Bruce Peterson, Bill Franklin, Wes Sherven, Russell Semmen, Paul and Dori Rau and others while there.

Daniel Starks, first time election voter with Stephanie Hagen and Alvie Nesson.

I did receive a picture of a first time election voter so will share it with you. It is of Daniel Starks and standing with him by the voting machine are Stephanie Hagen and Alvie Nesson.

Cash Peterson 2nd place winner in the Nebraska State Championship race.

7 year old Cash Peterson of Ryder took second place on his motorcycle at the Nebraska State Championship race on Fri. Nov. 12, 2016.

Steak fry at the Paulson house: L to R: Michael Officer, Sonny Olson, Dwight Paulson, Roxann Olson, Gary Hovde, Sheryl Erb, Rod Officer.

Dwight Paulson posted a picture from the past on Facebook and I told him I was going to use it in the news column. He said it was of a steak fry at the Paulson house while his folks were out of town on a trip to Alabama and he thought it was taken in the late 50’s or early 60’s.. He said he thought that Rodger Haugen took the picture as he wasn’t in it. Michael Officer, Sonny Olson, Dwight, Roxann Olson, Gary Hovde, Sheryl Erb, Rod Officer are gathered around the kitchen table.

I have some old Roseglen News from years gone by and will include a snippet of the news in my column each week for your memories and enjoyment.

Roseglen News by Mrs. Earl Pederson--June 7, ?

“The Lutheran students Association from MSTC presented a program Sunday evening at Immanuel Lutheran church for the Luther League. Mrs. Ervin Kolden and Mrs. Lloyd Kolden were hostesses for lunch.

Valborg Drever is driving a new car.

Life is not quite the same in this household since the man of the house took sick and we are trying as best we can to get along without him. He’s a patient at Trinity hospital in Minot, ill with hepatitis, which is classified as a “mystery disease” in a recent magazine article. Hepatitis, which is caused by a virus, is incredibly hardy, and recovery from it is slow. Earl has been in the hospital a week today and as yet we do not know how long his stay will be. However we are fortunate to have Marion Franklin here to keep that tractor humming.” (To be continued next week).

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 27: Worship Services at Hope Lutheran Church of Makoti at 9 a.m.

Nov. 27: Worship Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Roseglen at 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 27: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday

School for PK-Adult at 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 2: Bingo at the Ryder Community Center/Gym starting at 7 p.m.

Dec. 10: Santa Day in Ryder in the Ryder Community Center/Gym starting at 1:30 p.m. with kid’s crafts, 2:30 Santa arrives, 3 p.m. is the turkey drawing. All sponsored by the Ryder Community Club.

That’s all for this week. Send me all your news so we can keep this column going.

Ryder News Nov. 17, 2016

Ryder News for Nov. 17, 2016

Don’t forget the Breakfast Benefit for Gorlyn Wohlk on Nov. 20th at the Senior Center in Douglas from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help pay for his medical expenses. He has been diagnosed with cancer.

Food, Fun and Fellowship at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ryder’s Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner.

Kenny and I had a very enjoyable Pre-Thanksgiving dinner at St. John’s Lutheran church here in Ryder on Sunday. They served turkey and ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, cream corn, pickles, buns, variety of desserts, coffee and kool aid. The cooks did a marvelous job!

Dolls made by Denise Johnson for Ryder’s Craft Bazaar.

Horse shoe art crafted by Justin Johnson.

I attended the craft bazaar and turkey drawing in Ryder on Saturday. It seemed that the crowd visiting was a little smaller but there sure were a lot of nice items being offered for sale. There were dolls, jellies, and breads made by Denise Johnson. Justin Johnson’s display featured many items that he had made from horse shoes such as yard ornaments, snowmen, Christmas trees, etc. Pampered Chef had a table, Stephanie Hagen was sewing pillowcases and also refrigerator handle covers. Paulette Petz had a variety of baked goods as did Denae Anderson. Gary Hagen was also selling baked goods and some pictures that he had taken and made into beautiful cards. Several vendors were selling beautiful homemade Christmas crafts. Another vendor was selling hair clips of many different varieties. The Close-Up Kids were in charge of the lunch and they were selling Taco in a Bag, Hot Dogs, Chili, Chili Dogs, bottles of water, a variety of soda and they had one table devoted to baked goods. Lucas Brown was the one in charge of the money box, taking your money and making change. Lorraine Nelson and Wendy Wohlk were in charge of the sign in table (for door prizes) and also  passing out the tickets for the turkey drawing. By the way, I did win a turkey!
There were a lot of turkeys given away, but I never did get an actual count.

The pastor from Ryder’s Calvary Church, Jonathan Starks, had a heart attack on Monday. Luckily his wife Pam got him to the hospital in time and he had two stints put in. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

Daniel Starks and Ethan Rogers at MSU Northwest Music Festival.

Daniel Starks of Ryder and Ethan Rogers of North Shore Plaza were participants in the Mixed Choir of the Minot State University Northwest Festival of Music that was held November 4th and 5th. The honor of this musical experience was with a choir of 120 high school participants from North Dakota and Montana who were chosen out of many hundreds of auditions.

Our daughter Staci McGrath was very pleasantly surprised by her hubby John on Friday of last week. He had plotted and schemed with her best friend Reina for months to fly her in to see Staci on her birthday. Well, that day didn’t work out so they just changed the date. Reina lives in Italy and was in Arizona visiting with her family when John flew her in. Staci and Reina became best friends when they were neighbors on MAFB and have been in constant touch since she moved to Italy.

I received notice that a classmate of mine had passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 9th. Joe Richard (Rick) Haugen of Bismarck, formerly from Parshall, was born to Einar and Priscilla Haugen on March 26,1947. He was married to Ardyce Huus and they have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Our sympathy goes out to the family.

Ryder’s Rosehill Cemetery

The Ryder Cemetery has had an update. Just wanted to share a picture with you former Ryder folks. Notice how the evergreens have been trimmed and a new fence added. Surely was needed and deeply appreciated. It looks so nice when you come driving into Ryder on #28 from the north!

Did everyone get to the new Ryder City Hall Building and vote? There were 186 voters on Nov. 8th and that didn’t include early voters and absentee ballots. I was suppose to have had pictures of some first time voters but they were never sent to me.

Howard Arvidson

Here is a picture for the news of Howard Arvidson who died on Oct. 24, 2002. Many remember the Arvidsons so thought they would enjoy seeing his picture.  Sent by Stan Hjelmstad.

Remember Faye Karna sent in obits for Howard Arvidson and Grace Arvidson and asked if anyone had any information about Gordon Arvidson and Aimee Arvidson?
Well, Duane Edwards from Redding, California sent me info on both of them plus he also had some info for Karl Bogh from Denmark which I sent on to him.

JOHN GORDON ARVIDSON
Following info is from the Find-A-Grave Index on Gordon Arvidson. I note
that his first name was John. J. Gordon Arvidson. October 5, 1928 - July 3, 2008
Wife, Helen; daughters: Beth, Mary Ann (Danny), Judy, Chris (Glen); sister, Aimee.
AIMEE MARIE ARVIDSON REED:
Without going into details--- Gordon’s sister Aimee was living in
July 2008. She was listed in the 1940 census as ANNIE and living in
Ryder. Residence (at time of death, June 20, 2010): Sierra Vista, Arizona
Obituary Date: 27 Jun 2010.
Sue: I hope this info is of use to Faye. I got it on Ancestry.com, but have not done my usual research to document the facts. Many times on Ancestry people just copy the info [ as I have done in this case ] and later it is found that there are errors that get repeated with the result that the wrong people become listed as relatives. In this case, I believe that we do have the correct family info.

I sure do appreciate my readers helping out with the research on certain people. It makes Faye’s work so much easier and I get to put it in my column!

I received many comments about my news picture last week of Flo from Progressive Insurance and Jake from State Farm. They thought it was the best one of the Halloween pictures!



Upcoming Events:

Nov. 19: A Baby Boy shower for Shannon Stafslien at the Makoti Senior Center from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Nov. 20: Worship Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Roseglen at 9 a.m.

Nov. 20: Worship services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Makoti at 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 20: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday
School for PK-Adult at 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 20: Benefit for Gorlyn Wohlk for medical expenses at Douglas Senior Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Nov. 23: Ward County Bookmobile will be in Ryder on Wednesday, from 12- 12:30 on Main street near the City Park.

Nov. 27: Worship Services at Hope Lutheran Church of Makoti at 9 a.m.

Nov. 27: Worship Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Roseglen at 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 2: Bingo at the Ryder Community Center/Gym starting at 7 p.m.

Dec. 10: Santa Day in Ryder in the Ryder Community Center/Gym starting at 1:30 p.m. with kid’s crafts, 2:30 Santa arrives, 3 p.m. is the turkey drawing. All sponsored by the Ryder Community Club.

That’s all for this week. Send me all your news so we can keep this column going. Watch out for the deer that are now running all over to avoid the hunters.

Ryder News Nov. 3, 2016

Ryder News for Nov. 3, 2016

I hope everyone had a spooktacular Halloween! I plan on having some pictures from the Makoti Halloween Party in my next column.

Fan mail corner: Sheryl Tolson said, “I was very saddened to read of the passing of Darlene Morse. Probably would not have heard if you (Sue) had quit writing this column. Thank you and keep up the good job. Love the picture of Bob and Doris with Daniel.”

There will be NO Bingo on Nov. 4^th, due to hunting season.

Barbara Keller of Garrison passed away Oct. 21, 2016.  She was born in Ryder to Jerome and Esther (Mahoney) Horning and graduated from Ryder High in 1944. Barbara married Kenneth Geyer in 1947 and from this union came three children: Terrance, Pamela and Timothy. Kenneth died in 1981.  In 1983 Barbara married Russell Keller.

The Flying Farmer doing his thing, soaring above the flames.

John Smith aka the Flying Farmer of Plaza driving his ‘82 Chevy Caprice made his 200 foot jump over a burning mobile home on Saturday and survived! The Flying Farmer is back! I heard he wanted to do it again but we will have to see what his wife has to say about that. He was at our house several months ago and I had asked him if he had ever thought about jumping again. He told me at that time that he had no plans to do it again as it was too hard on his body and he was getting too old. Hmmm...did he lie to me or did I start him thinking about it again!

Cash Petersen with some of his trophies.

2016 was a great racing season for Cash Petersen. He finished 1st in the 4 to 6 year old 50cc North Dakota state series. His dad Tony Petersen said, “I have met some pretty amazing people and developed many friendships. The progression Cash made this year is unexplainable. He has conquered so much in one summer and we can't wait for what comes next. 2017 starts soon with Arena Cross and we are looking forward to a great 2017. I want to tell everyone that helped this year and all his sponsors how much you are appreciated.” Cash is the son of Tony and Alexis Petersen of Ryder.

Cash Petersen getting some air.

 

Cash Petersen flying high.

The Makoti Senior Center will have a turkey supper on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00 PM.  Turkey, dressing, potatoes and gravy furnished, pot luck for dessert and side dishes.  All seniors are welcome to attend and bring a friend.  The holidays are coming.

Nikki Johansen and daughter Alyssa at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

Nikki Johansen was one of the chaperones who accompanied the Max FFA students to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Her daughter Alyssa was one of the students and has accomplished a lot for the Max FFA Chapter. Her dad is Jamie Johansen.

There will be a Benefit for Gorlyn Wohlk to help with medical expenses on Sunday, November 20th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Senior Center in Douglas. They are serving pancakes, sausage and eggs for a Free Will Offering. This is sponsored by the Douglas Sportsman's Club

Election voting this year will be at the new City Hall building on Main St. Voting starts at 7 a.m. and goes til 7 p.m. when the doors will be closed.

We have a story from the Ryder Food Pantry. They had an unofficial opening this Saturday, because of fresh goods that were given to them. So they put up their open sign and called some families too. They had a gentleman come in who had not been able to work because of a hurt foot. He thanked them so much for being there for him, even though he drove himself to their doorstep...he was so happy to have this assistance...they were so happy to be able to help him!!!

Considering it was an unofficial opening, they served out 2 banquet tables full of fresh breads and refrigeration foods that they couldn't keep, plus all the things in the pantry!!!

They served over 36 souls Saturday!!! How amazing is that??!!!

They truly appreciate everyone that supports their effort. They will keep chuggin’ along as long as they have that kind of support!!!!

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 4: NO Bingo, due to hunting season.

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

Nov. 6: Worship Services at Hope Lutheran Church of Makoti at 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 6: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School for PK-Adult at 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 7: Ryder Senior Citizen’s evening meal and brief meeting starting at 6 p.m.

Nov. 9: Ward County Bookmobile will be in Ryder on Wednesday, from 12-12:30 on Main street near the City Park. Stop and check out a good book.

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. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Makoti at 9 a.m.

 

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

Nov. 13: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School for PK-Adult at 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 20: Worship Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Roseglen at 9 a.m.

Nov. 20: Worship services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Makoti at 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 20: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School for PK-Adult at 9:30 a.m.

Nov. 20: Benefit for Gorlyn Wohlk for medical expenses at Douglas Senior Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Nov. 23: Ward County Bookmobile will be in Ryder on Wednesday, from 12- 12:30 on Main street near the City Park.

Nov. 27: Worship Services at Hope Lutheran Church of Makoti at 9 a.m.

Nov. 27: Worship Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Roseglen at 10:30 a.m.