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. 4th, 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.
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The Flying Farmer doing his thing, soaring above the flames.
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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!
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Cash Petersen with some of his trophies.
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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.
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Cash Petersen getting some air.
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Cash Petersen flying high.
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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.
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Nikki Johansen and daughter Alyssa at the National FFA
Convention in Indianapolis.
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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.
