Ryder News For May 16, 2019
I suppose since it looks like the weather is actually going to warm up and probably stay that way, I should really take down my snowman living room decor and dig out my spring and summer stuff!
The son of Clarence Bye in the above photo wonders if anyone remembers anything about a general store in Ryder, ND.
It says on the back of the photo, the following, "Ole John Bye-Uncle- Ryder, ND. Also had stores at Makoti and Van Hook, ND. Clarence M. Bye standing next to stove at Uncle Ole Bye's general merchandise store located on Indian reservation near Mandan, ND where he worked for several years before going into WWI."
Annette Hansen Rockeman says: "I grew up at Ryder. I do know there were Bye family members there at one time. Ryder isn't on the reservation, however, Van Hook is. Makoti is close on the line and may have been at one time as I understand that line was moved. I remember there was a general store when I was a kid (early 70's) but it was not run by the Bye family then. I will share this post on the Ryder, ND site also to see if others know anything."
A Public Service Announcement: The St. John's WELCA will NOT be having their annual Mother/Daughter luncheon this year. It seems there are not enough workers to help set up, etc.
Sympathy goes out to the family of Micheal L. Larson who passed away in his Minot home on Thursday. Mike was the son of Arnold and Elizabeth Larson formerly of Ryder and Minot.
I got a phone robo call from 800-445-3160 on May 10th alerting me to the fact of fraud on my S.S. number and action would be taken against me. I just laughed and hung up and blocked calls from that number. The scammers are really busy!!
Julie (Nelson) Hatleli sent the following message: "My mom, June Nelson, receives the Independent and we are happy to see Ryder news once again! Thank you!"
June Nelson, formerly of Ryder, and now living in an assisted living facility at Pathstone, Room 1202, 708 Mound Ave, Mankato, MN 56001, fell on Dec. 30, 2018 and broke her hip. After undergoing surgery, she went to a local nursing home for rehabilitation. She was doing very well until Feb. 19, 2019 when she fell again and broke her right upper arm and wrist. June continues to receive PT and OT for this injury. She will be 96 years old on June 9.
There is a Norwegian gentleman by the name of Harold Mailland who has former Ryder relatives named Knute and Ole Mailland. Now, Faye Karna knows that Ole lived east of Ryder near her folk's place but she doesn't remember anything about Knute. She would like any readers who have info about them to get ahold of her. Her e-mail address is fkarna25@gmail.com or you can call her at 701-509-5137.
Faye Karna has been at her farm home cleaning and moving some of her things to Bismarck. Kyann and her children came up from New Salem, Saturday to help her. Faye spent the night at Ron and Muriel Peterson's.
Sunday, Faye attended the graduation services for the seniors at Calvary Church in Ryder. The seniors honored were: Garrett Williams from Minot and Addison Miller from Ryder. Twins, Josiah and Jason Brown from Minot were also supposed to be honored, but they were at home with the chicken pox. A dinner was served after the church service.
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| This picture shows the rotten core inside of one of the cottonwood trees Bill Quinn had cut down. |
Bill and Joan Quinn who live in the former Weldon Haugen house in Ryder are having some trees removed. He said that a few years ago he would have done this himself, now he gets tired just watching them. These are old cottonwood trees, and since the house was built in 1906 the trees could be 100 years old. The trees are rotten in the center from water, when they cut into them the water just poured out. Joan said, "They were beautiful trees, but we were afraid in their current condition a good wind would have brought them down on our house". One is about 40 feet tall and the other is close to 60 feet. Cottonwoods are notorious for breaking and falling and almost all are rotten in the center. They grow quick, fall over and can sprout new trees from the branches imbedded in the ground.
Keep the prayers coming for the people of Iowa and Illinois with their flooding issues. Troy Alderman lives in Camanche, Iowa and works for the city. He told me there was a sinkhole that started out the size of a basketball and when it finally gave way, it collapsed the sewer system below it. That's what they are dealing with right now, all caused by their continued flooding issues. Troy told me, "Normally the river would be between 11 and 12 feet right now, and we are currently at 21'6". Flood stage is 17 feet. We have set a record for the longest flood stage on record, 49 days above flood stage, and it's the Mississippi River! He continued: "I guess the only positive about it is job security!! We've got pumps running 24/7 and there are 4 of us that take turns making sure the pumps are fueled and running every 3 hours, all this besides our regular shift."
The Community Food Pantry and "free store" is open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month with a free lunch and coffee.
The Community Club has a pool table they need to get rid of right away!!! Free!!! In excellent shape for easy moving, but very heavy so bring muscles to move it.
The Community Food Pantry is in need of cleaning supplies and food!! If you are doing spring cleaning and the dates are still good on food items, send them our way to the pantry!!!
Feel free to send me any Mother's Day news such as who visited you or where you spent the day and with whom! Pictures are also welcome. I need this kind of info to keep this column running! Speaking of Mother's Day news, my son Rick gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers and I am still waiting on Staci's gift but I know it will be fantastic as well since I told her what I want!!
Upcoming Events:
May 17--Last day of school at NSP (Full day)
May 18--2 p.m. NSP graduation
May 19--9:15 a.m. Sunday School at Calvary Church of Ryder with Church Service at 10:30 a.m.
May 19--9 a.m. Service at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Roseglen.
May 19--10:30 a.m. Service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Makoti.
May 25--The Ryder Food Pantry and "free store" is open.
June 8--10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hiddenwood Fishing Derby
June 23--Hiddenwood Old Settler's Picnic
