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!

Ryder News Oct. 6, 2016

Ryder News for Oct. 6, 2016

Don’t forget...Bingo at the Ryder Community Club/Gym at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7th, and now on to the very important news!!

There sure were a lot of things going on in Ryder, Makoti and the surrounding areas this week and weekend with the Makoti Threshing Show and of course the Hostfest. I have pictures from both events so enjoy.

Makoti Threshing Show Tractor Trek in Ryder for coffee and rolls before heading back to Makoti.

Participants in the Makoti Threshing Show Tractor Trek.

I didn’t get a chance to take pictures of the annual Makoti Thresher’s Tractor Trek from Makoti to Ryder and back again on Friday. I had a chemo treatment that day, but Faye Karna did take some and has allowed me to share with you. There were 15 tractors the Trek this year. When they arrived at Ryder, they were treated to coffee and rolls at the Ryder Museums before heading back to Makoti.

David Janz at the Norsk Hostfest in Minot with his new troll friend.

David Janz, the brother of Ruth Wurtz, had an enjoyable time at the Hostfest sampling the food and checking out the displays! He even made a new friend (see photo).

Evelyth Wohlk with Daniel O’Donnell at the Norsk Hostfest in Minot.

Evelyth Wohlk was another one who enjoyed herself at the Hostfest and she even got to meet Daniel O’Donnell and have her picture taken with him.

Gerald (Jack) Erb passed away Sept. 25th at the U of MA hospital in Worcester, MA after a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, Betty, of 63 years as well as two sons and five grandchildren. Cards may be sent to Betty Erb at P. O.  Box 239 in Dalton, MA 01226. Jack grew up in Ryder, born in 1932, son of Clayton and Laura Erb. He has three remaining siblings: Olive Boots, Shirley Schieve and Sheryl Tolson. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

Myron Lahti’s older son Doug passed away and his services were on Sept. 15th. He is buried in Ryder’s Rosehill Cemetery. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

Marjorie Berdell Lewis passed away on Sept. 26, 2016. She was born on November 28, 1933 on a farm near Ryder, ND to Benjamin and Elsie (Mueller) Lewis. She had been a resident of Minot Health and Rehab since October 1, 2001. Marjorie is survived by several cousins and her friend Jean Krumwiede. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Dorothy Higgins. Her funeral service was at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot with burial at Rosehill Memorial Park in Minot, ND. Our sympathy goes out to her family and friends.

I have a little more info on the above article (courtesy of Gus Mueller) which is rather interesting: Marjorie Lewis's mother was Elsie Mueller, sister of Herman Mueller, who married Bernice Brandt, who was a sister of Albert Brandt, who married Minnie Lewis, who was a sister of Bennie Lewis, who was Marjorie's dad (and you thought it was difficult to keep track of the Kardashions!)

The Makoti Senior Center will serve a catered roast pork supper on Wednesday, October 12th at 6 p.m.  No potluck is needed and all area seniors are welcome.

Next is an article that Gus Mueller has posted on his Facebook page, “Gus’s Things and Stuff”. It was so entertaining that I had to “borrow” it.

Old Ryder Immanuel (German) Lutheran Church building

OUT OF THE ASHES
If you’ve been following Sue’s Ryder News, and frankly, who doesn’t, you’ve seen mention of the old Ryder Immanuel (German) Lutheran Church building, which recently was purposely burned to the ground. From Sue’s report, it sounds like the building had quite the history, dating way back to “Old Ryder.” I’m not a religious kind of guy, but I do have a special interest in this church (the people, not the building), starting with the fact that in 1917, two of the seven founders of the church were my grandparents—Herman Mueller and Carl Brandt. I suspect that it was at one of those first church services where my dad, Herman Jr., first spied the cute little Bernice Brandt, who he later married. While I don’t see precise documentation, it seems that the building was acquired from the Ryder school about the time that the church was founded—it was in 1917 when the north addition was added to the school, so it makes sense that the little building was no longer needed as an extra classroom. The Immanuel Lutheran parish continued until 1966, so we have roughly a 50 year history.
The picture I posted is from 1937. I would guess the reason it was taken was to catch my brother Don Mueller “in-the-act.” There was not a bathroom in the church!
The building is gone, but the stories remain. In no particular order, here are my top ten:
1. The church didn’t have pews, just wooden chairs nailed together to make a row. Total seating was about 40 people (not that overcrowding was ever an issue). The floor was wood, pine I think, painted a brownish-orange color like the chairs. Attendance was a loyal 15-20 people. I recall one cold winter Sunday when it was only 8—7 Muellers and Konnie Kronback.
2. The heat for the church came from a small oil stove in the back corner. We lived in town for a few months each winter, so it was my dad’s job to go to the church an hour before service each Sunday and get the stove started. I do remember one especially cold windy Sunday, that for some reason the fire didn’t keep going, and we all sat through service wearing our coats, stocking caps and mittens.
3. There was an interesting protocol for seating in the church. The men sat on the right of the center aisle, and the woman and children on the left. It was a big day (as a male child) when you moved from the left to the right side. I vividly recall the day when Phyllis Mueller (always a maverick) and all four kids decided to sit with my brother Don on the right side. Whew! That caused a stir for months! In case you’re wondering why the men were on the right, that’s where the blower from the oil stove was focused. Paul Bluhm had the best seat, directly in front of the blower. Oh yes, you always sat in the same spot.
4. Regarding the hymns for the service, the church attendees were creatures of habit, and became very disturbed when a new preacher selected a hymn that they didn’t know. The preacher got some words from the elders after church, and learned quickly. Rather than 400, the hymnal really only needed about 20 songs, with a few extra for Christmas thrown in.
5. Communion was the last Sunday of each month. The communion ware was silver (as in real silver), and my mom was the caretaker. The pitcher, tray and goblet got polished at our kitchen table every Saturday evening before communion.
6. My dad was the caretaker of the communion wine, which was Mogen David’s finest—interesting that a group of North Dakota Lutherans drank Jewish wine, but there probably weren’t many choices in those days. So anyway, there always were a few bottles sitting around our house. Now like most teenagers, I was known to sneak booze from most any bottle I could find, but I never dared take any of the communion Mogen David. I just had this sense that a lightning bolt might come down from the sky if I did.
7. There were several baptisms at the church over the years, and I was involved in a couple (besides my own), but I don’t remember anyone ever getting married there. Or, a funeral for that matter. Could be it was too small for such events.
8. Our routine on the way home from church was the same every Sunday. Stopping at Butch’s drug store and buying the Sunday Minot Daily (which of course contained the “funny papers”) and a pint of Bridgeman vanilla ice cream (my dad would not eat any flavor other than vanilla) for Sunday dinner, which was at noon in those days.
9. My mom and dad always had the same after-church conversation in the car on the drive back to our farm. They would first identify who had not attended, and then go family-by-family speculating why they weren’t there? Sick? On vacation? Out of town guests? While the Don Mueller family attended pretty regularly, they did miss now and then. No speculation there. The very late Saturday night parties at the Mueller residence were legendary.
10. My parents were very religious, and we never, never missed church. It didn’t even occur to me to suggest that I stay home. Did those 18 years of regular church services make me a better person? Hard to say, but I’m quite sure it didn’t do any harm. And yes, I eventually did get to sit on the right side of the center aisle!

Upcoming Events:

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

Oct. 7: Bingo at 7 p.m. at Ryder Community Center/Gym. If you purchase a Community Club membership that night, you will receive a free $5 bingo card to use that evening.

Oct. 9:  Worship services at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ryder at 9 a.m.; Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 10: Kenny Bradley’s birthday!!

Oct. 11: Community Club meeting at 7 p.m. at Ryder Community Center/Gym

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 Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 23: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church 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!

Ryder News Sept. 29, 2016

Ryder News for Sept. 29, 2016

Visiting and eating at Maureen Hagen Breakfast Benefit.

People were streaming through doors at the Ryder Community Center Sunday morning to eat pancakes, sausages, biscuits and gravy at the fund raiser for Maureen Hagen. The food was delicious and there was a lot of visiting with old friends. I couldn’t get an actual head count but I do know that they served well over 200 people.

Our rain gauge showed 1.5 inches of rain from the storms on Friday and Saturday last week. There was lots of noisy thunder and some pretty sharp lightning. We are just glad that the rain stopped before we got what the state of Iowa got.

Pouring concrete at Dakota Agronomy old bin site

There is some activity south of the gas station by the railroad tracks here in Ryder. Dakota Agronomy is pouring concrete where they took out their old bins. Right now I am not sure what they are going to put in as no one was around over the weekend for me to ask but...I will find out and take pictures as work progresses.

Ron and Muriel Peterson spent a few days with Kari Mart and kids, Ana and Tate from LaMoure, ND. Scott was hunting elk in Colorado. They went to watch Tate play football and Ana play volleyball.

Muriel’s cousin Janet Carlson from Minneapolis came to spend a few days with the Petersons and she will be attending the Hostfest.

Doris Ann Zieman stopped at our house last week to get some canning jars and brought us a jar of beet pickles, dill pickles, relish and chunk sweet pickles. She was a busy lady with all of her canning. She also brought some tomatoes and cucumbers. Yum!

Sonny and Shirley Olson

Sonny (Ray Jr.) and Shirley Olson of Minot celebrated their 50th anniversary on Sept. 23rd. Sonny was raised in Ryder and graduated with the class of 1961. His folks, Ray and Deloris (Tootie) ran the Ryder Creamery for years before it closed and they moved to Minot.

Don and Elaine Alderman are home again after spending several weeks in Iowa visiting with family and friends.

The Makoti Threshing Show will be Oct. 1st and 2nd, 2016. It has over 300 operating units. The parade is Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Dave and Kathy Kimball spent a long weekend in Aberdeen, South Dakota with their daughter Amanda and son Joe Mccallum, 5 grandkids and 2 other couples at the annual Celtic Fest. They had a great time eating the highland food, listening to the bagpipes, music and meeting the Irish Pope and researching their heritage. They plan to go again next year and take more family along.

The Community food pantry located in the Ryder gym has changed its hours for now to: the 2nd Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The reason being the volunteer has gone back to work at the Garrison high school full time and there just isn't enough hours in the day! But not to worry, she is still working on donations to keep it well stocked for those that come in.

The soup and sandwich social has been canceled for the same reason, but the volunteer is trying to work something out to have it at least once a month as well, because she misses visiting with all those that came and lunched with her.

The Pantry would also like to ask everyone to please send donations!!! The pantry has a fridge and freezer, so there is no limit to what they will take. Winter is hard on a lot of people to be able to get groceries, when it is bad weather, no car, no money, etc..and believe it or not there are a lot of grandparents raising grandkids, with no financial help..Not For Us To Judge...so PLEASE help. "The volunteer" put on 90 miles delivering 10 gallons of milk last week that was donated to the pantry, so it would get to those who needed it. Thank You-you know who you are.

There will be a Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, Oct. 1st from 5-8 p.m. at the Makoti Senior Citizens Building. Adults: $8; 12 and under: $6; Pre-school: $3. Make checks payable to North Shore Plaza Music Dept. with all  proceeds going to the North Shore Plaza Music Dept.

There will be a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Benefit for Lacy and Mike Grimwood and baby girl Frankie on Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 6:30-10:30 a.m. (during the threshing show) at Makoti’s Senior Citizens Center. Pancakes, Syrup, Sausage, Orange Juice and Coffee will be served for a Free Will offering. This benefit is  sponsored by the North Shore Plaza school staff. Monetary donations can be mailed to: NSP School, P.O. Box 38, Plaza, ND 58771.

Upcoming Events:

Ward County Bookmobile Schedule:

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

Near the City Park from 12:00 - 12:30

Oct. 1: Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser at Makoti Senior Citizens 5-8 p.m. for the North Shore Plaza Music Dept.

Oct. 1: Ken and Sue Bradley’s 40th wedding anniversary. (Just thought I’d throw that in.)

Oct. 2: Pancake Sausage Breakfast benefit for the Grimwoods from 6:30-10:30 a.m.  at the Makoti Senior Citizens during the Makoti threshing show.

Oct. 2: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 3: Senior Citizens delicious meal at 6 p. m. followed by  a brief meeting.

Oct. 7: Bingo at 7 p.m. at Ryder Community Center/Gym. If you purchase a Community Club membership that night, you will receive a free $5 bingo card to use that evening.

Oct. 9:  Worship services at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ryder at 9 a.m.; Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m.

Oct. 11: Community Club meeting at 7 p.m. at Ryder Community Center/Gym

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 Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m. 

Oct. 23: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church 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!

Ryder News Sept. 22, 2016

Ryder News for Sept. 22, 2016

I knew if I made any mistakes in what I was told about the history of the church building that was burned down last week, someone would give me the correct information. The info in the Diamond Jubilee book of Ryder  says that the building came from Centerville-Old Ryder where it was used as the Presbyterian Church. This was used until the present church was built. Then it was moved over on the East side of the school and used as a classroom, next it was moved to its last location where Immanuel Lutheran Church used it until they merged with St. John's Lutheran Church. This is when the Church of God begin worshipping there and as you know its last use was as the Ryder Church Museum. Wow, that church was on the move for awhile.

Mildred Peterson of Minot, (Ron’s mom) recently fell in her apartment at Brentmoor. She broke her pelvis, both sides among other breaks and injuries. After leaving the hospital, she was taken to Trinity Nursing Home to heal and recuperate. She is on the 3rd floor.

Scott and Kari Mart along with Ana and Tate spent last weekend with the Deaver family in Minot. They all visited with grandma Mildred Peterson and Ron and Muriel.

Mary and Matt Quillan have moved to a farmstead that is closer to the kids' school and Matt only has 6 miles to work. Their Ryder home was the previous home of Lloyd and Barb Bofenkamp and will soon be on the market to be sold.

Kylie Johnson’s 12th Birthday

Henry Oberdick’s 2nd Birthday

Rod and Kathy (Kronbach) Kallestad of Garrison traveled to Minot on Saturday, August 27th, for a combined "August" family birthday party at Kyle and Jenny (Blowers-Johnson) Brossart's house.  Those having August birthdays were Grandma Karen Olson (73) of Douglas on August 2nd, granddaughter Kylie Johnson (12) of Minot on August 9th, grandson Henry Oberdick (2) on August 12th, Cindy (Olson) Oberdick (27) on August 19th, and Barb (Neukom) Fredericksen (59) on August 24th.  Those sharing in the birthday celebration were Kyle and Jenny Brossart, Kylie Johnson, Wil, Cindy (Olson), Henry, and Lucy Oberdick; Barb Fredericksen, Kalen, Brittney, and Isaac Hogan, all of Minot; Edwin and Karen Olson of Douglas; Shawn and Pam Brooks of Surrey; Valarie, Lily, and Willow Bradshaw of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Rod and Kathy Kallestad of Garrison.

Kenny and I did a little visiting on Saturday. First we went to my brother’s summer farm home out here in the country. I took him some homemade chicken soup and also delivered some Avon to his sister-in-law. They are still alive out there so I guess the soup didn’t kill them!

Next we visited with Kenny’s sister Lorraine Nelson. I took her the coupon book she had ordered from Johnny and she had a lot of family history papers and albums to send home with us for Kenny to look over.

Huge Bull moose hanging around White Shield

 There was a huge bull moose hanging around White Shield last week. The animals are definitely on the move with the combining and goose hunting chasing them out of their hiding places. We all better be careful and watch out for the wildlife as you sure wouldn’t want to hit one of these big animals. The moose don’t really want to move out of your way!

Upcoming Events:

Ward County Bookmobile Schedule:

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

Near the City Park from 12:00 - 12:30

Sept. 25: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 25: Breakfast Benefit for Maureen Hagen at Ryder’s Community Club/Gym 8:30-1

Oct. 3: Senior Citizens delicious meal at 6 p. m. followed by  a brief meeting.

Oct. 7: Bingo at 7 p.m. at Ryder Community Center/Gym. If you purchase a Community Club membership that night, you will receive a free $5 bingo card to use that evening.

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

Oct. 11: Community Club meeting at 7p.m. at Ryder Community Center/Gym

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

Oct 16:  Service's at 10:30 a.m.

 

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

Ryder News Sept. 15, 2016

Ryder News for Sept. 15, 2016

Where were you on the morning of 9/11? Where were you when the world stopped turning? I was watching tv and saw the first plane hit a tower. I thought what a terrible accident, that something had gone wrong with the control tower or the pilot/copilot of the plane. Then...the second plane hit the other tower and I knew that it was a deliberate act. An act of terrorism and our world, our safe little world had been changed forever! My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families impacted by this act of terrorism. May we never have to go through something like this again.

Melcie Pederson at Parshall’s Broste Museum

Dick Ludwig took his sister-in-law Melcie Pederson  to the Harvest Fest in Parshall, ND Sunday afternoon and they also made a stop at the Broste Rock Museum. He said it is a very interesting place with hundreds of unique rock spheres and much more. He said his wife Deb was in Minot helping their daughter Carmella Evanson paint her kitchen, so she missed out.

I received a phone call from Donna Shafer and she told me she had been  to visit her husband Herb’s grave at Ryder’s Rosehill Cemetery. She said she noticed that the wooden and barbed wire cross decoration that Kelly had made for the grave was missing. She is wondering if anyone knows what has happened to it. If you have any information she would appreciate a phone call at 701-463-2354.

Former Church of God/German Lutheran Church being burned by owners.

The old former Church of God and German Lutheran Church was finally torn down and burned this last week by the owners. I was told that this church used to be somewhere in the vicinity of Ted’s Garage and then later moved.

There will be a Breakfast Benefit for Maureen Hagen on Sept. 25, 2016 at the Ryder Community Center/Gym from 8:30-1 to help with her medical expenses. This benefit is sponsored by the Old Ryder Jaycees and Thrivent funds have been applied for.

I have been seriously thinking about quitting this column. I am receiving very little news but I see that there are certain people who are sending their news items and photos to the Ryder, North Dakota facebook page instead. If they feel that they can’t or won’t send news to me and since I have been chastised for using some of the news from that page to put into mine for my readers, then I feel it may be time to hang up the old laptop and call it quits. By the way, I notice that someone is taking my news, Sue’s News, from it’s Facebook page and putting it on the Ryder North Dakota page. Hmmm.

Upcoming Events:

Sept. 18: Worship services at Ryder’s Calvary Church at 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 25: Breakfast Benefit for Maureen Hagen at Ryder’s Community Club/Gym 8:30-1

That’s it for the week and it remains to be seen if there will be a column next week!