COMMUNIQUÉ - Ripon Christian Schools

COMMUNIQUÉ
A quarterly Pubilication of Ripon Christian Schools Preschool through grade 12
Winter 2015
RC Names 2015 Knight and Lady
upon their student activities, academics, and leadership.
As part of the selection process, each of the candidates presented a speech on this year’s school theme
“Seeking Higher Ground”. The students expanded
upon Psalm 119:10-11, our theme verses, as part of
their speeches. Additionally, each candidate interviewed with a panel of judges consisting of members
of the School Board, School Circle, the administration,
and a local pastor.
In a tradition dating back to the 1960’s, on January 9,
2015, Ripon Christian once again celebrated Homecoming. Sean Broker and Carly Tillema were recognized as this year’s Knight and Lady. Joining them
on this year’s court were Courtney Bloemhof, Alyssa
Sikkema, Andrew Manes, and Josh Donoho. All of the
candidates were selected by their classmates based
The festivities were capped off with a fun filled Friday evening. Tallon Dotinga and Dani Erdelatz were
our MC’s for the evening that saw the boy’s basketball team play El Camino of Sacramento and the high
school girls performing a line dance during halftime.
While the varsity boys were unable to pull out the victory in a hard fought contest that evening, everyone
was treated to a great night of fun.
Teachers Continue to Grow
We attended the California Kindergarten Association 2015 PK1 Conference in Santa Clara this
weekend. Amy Anema
and I are both members
of the California Kindergarten Association.
Pam Huisken and Amy Anema with We began the weekend
keynote speaker, Dr. Jean Feldman.
learning a little neuroscience as we explored how the brain works in early
childhood and how we as teachers can maximize
By Pam Huisken, Kindergarten Teacher
learning time with our little ones. Another part of
the weekend included delving into different teaching
strategies to get our students reading, writing, and
exercising their math skills through a variety of learning strategies.
We sang, danced, and created as we explored hands
on activities to implement into our classroom. We
rubbed elbows with some of our trusted Kindergarten bloggers and enjoyed conversing with other California Kindergarten teachers about our most favorite
grade level! It was a truly fantastic weekend!
Upcoming Information Nights
A great opportunity to learn more about our school. Tell your friends, family,
co-workers and neighbors!
Middle School & High School
February 12th
High School Student Center High School Shadow Day
February 20th
Call Lori McGovern @ 209-599-2155
to arrange your shadow day in the High
School
Pre-School – 5th Grade
February 26th
Pre-School – 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Kindergarten – 5th Grade – 7:00 p.m.
Please come and let us share with you our mission for Christian education.
School Board Update
Happy New Year from RCS’ school board. 2014 flew
by with days and weeks filled with activities and much
learning, up and down Maple Ave. Teachers, administration, staff and many, many volunteers, continue
to Seek Higher Ground and work towards the mission
and purpose of Ripon Christian Schools.
As we look to 2015, we know the rest of the school year
will slip by quickly and before we know it, we will be
celebrating graduations and looking towards the start
of a new school year. Winter and spring bring many
exciting events and a buzz around campus as students
and staff work hard to stay on task and finish the school
year strong.
As we officially close the 2014 year and begin 2015,
By Becky Hoekstra, School Board President
we would like to thank you all for your continued support. So many of you serve through committee work,
fundraising, coaching, advising and leading, buildings
and grounds and so much more. We also would like to
thank the teachers and staff for their continued work,
as they teach the youth to be faithful and strong followers of Christ in all that they do.
Year after year and generation after generation there is
continued support of our covenantal promise, through
prayer, hard work and financial support for many projects, fundraisers, events, and day to day needs. Thank
you for your contributions and more importantly, thank
you for your prayers. We look forward to serving you
into a new year!
Ripon Christian Foundation
By Jami VanderWeide, RC Foundation
The Ripon Christian Foundation had the privilege of sponsoring a Gordon Mote Christmas concert in December. It was an enjoyable evening for all who were able to
attend. We look forward to sponsoring
more events in the future.
The Foundation board members would like
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to sincerely thank everyone who has made
a donation to the Ripon Christian Foundation. Every gift made is a blessing for current and future generations. As the balance grows, we are able to give a larger
financial gift back to the school and the
Industrial Arts program every year. It
truly is a gift that keeps on giving.
A Personal Note From Superintendent
Eric Segaar
As I took some time to
reflect on this already
half completed school
year, I am amazed at
the faithfulness of our
great God. For over
85 years now, Ripon
Christian has been
striving to grow Christian Leaders. Whether
it be reaching for academic excellence, connecting faith and learning, or
serving God and others in His world, every endeavor
that Ripon Christian seeks to be involved in, is for the
glory of our great God and King.
If you haven’t done so already, I
would invite you to take a look at
the upcoming school calendar for
the second half of this year. January starts quickly with Homecoming, the 100th day of school activities and celebration, and ends
with Spiritual Emphasis week and
campus wide service projects during the last days of the month.
Juniors and Seniors attend JSB. The month concludes
with the always exciting Family Fun Festival put on by
School Circle.
Before we know it, we are in May and quickly wrapping
up another school year. End of year music concerts,
AP testing, Senior Trip, Field Day and exams make the
month fly by in the high school and middle school, while
the elementary enjoys the final few weeks of class before summer. And how can we leave out Kindergarten
and 8th grade graduations before we send out another
set of RC alumni into Christ’s kingdom on the final Friday in May at high school graduation?
Missing from this list is also a multitude of other extracurricular activities that our students engage in each
and every week. All are opportunity to grow the gifts and talents
But even more special,
these students will comprise that our God has so richly blessed
us with.
the graduating class of
2028. Their graduation
will mark 100 years of
existence, of growth and
maturation of a school that
today continues to flourish.
February is the calm before the
storm as the month concludes
with the high school play. This leads into a busy March
starting with 6th grade Science Camp, the 4th and 5th
graders’ annual production and the High School debate team competing at RC to conclude that first week.
A few days later, the High School music department
presents their spring concert. Nearing the end of the
month, many High School Juniors and Seniors will be
making their way to Washington DC for Closeup while
elementary students have the opportunity to explore
during a weeklong book fair held here on campus. The
last day of the month also brings about the elementary
Open House and the K-3 Music program.
April begins with Grandparent’s and Special Friend’s
day before everyone gets to catch their breath during
Easter vacation. Jumping right back in the first week
we return are two events for all members of the society
as we hold our society meeting and host the annual
Merchandise and Livestock Auction. Less than a week
later, the Middle school presents its musical and the
I would invite each of you to uphold
RC and all of these exciting, God
glorifying activities in your prayers
and to come out and support these
endeavors if possible and be part
of this mission to grow Christian
Leaders.
There is one activity that I intentionally left out as I
briefly summarized many of the highlights coming this
spring. It is one that I look forward to each year. On
Friday, April 24, Ripon Christian will host Kindergarten
Beginner Day. This is our opportunity to welcome next
year’s Kindergarteners. What makes this day so special to me is it provides a brief glimpse into the future,
a little look forward to that continued faithfulness that
I spoke of earlier. Lord willing, these students will be
Ripon Christian Knights next year and for the 12 years
after that. But even more special, these students will
comprise the graduating class of 2028. Their graduation will mark 100 years of existence, of growth and
maturation of a school that today continues to flourish.
God has rewarded His people, those that He called to
start a school that would provide Christ-centered education to Ripon and its surrounding areas. Most importantly, it will be another opportunity for us to see God’s
faithfulness.
“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.” - Psalm 100:5
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Seeking Higher Ground:
Elementary and Middle School Update
One of the highlights of my
day is standing outside in
the morning greeting students as they arrive for another day of learning. The
steam rises from my hot
cup of coffee, parents wave
as they pull up to the Unloading Zone, and doors
wildly swing open as children eagerly jump from the
vehicles in anticipation of
Kevin Schenk
PK-8 Administrator
what another day on Ripon
Christian’s campus may
bring. As parents pull back onto Maple Avenue and
on to other responsibilities, I am frequently humbled
at the privilege we have of partnering with Christian
families and their respective churches in providing
children with a consistent, Christian worldview. In
a culture bombarding our children with mixed messages and false priorities, we have the opportunity to
share with our students each day the understanding
of God’s sovereignty and reinforce the Christ-centered values being taught within the home.
It is hard to believe that more than half of our school
year is complete! It seems like just yesterday we
were welcoming students back onto campus and beginning to introduce this year’s school-wide theme
“Seeking Higher Ground” based on Psalm 119:1011. It has been a joy to watch teachers, classes, and
special chapel speakers articulate and expand upon
the understanding of how and why we as followers of
Jesus need to “seek higher ground”. Seeking Higher
Ground shows our utter dependence on God and
provides a tangible example of what we are called to
do so the trials of life do not overwhelm us. Teachers
have been intentionally weaving this theme into class
discussions and activities.
There have been many highlights for our elementary
students. For starters, arriving on campus to a beau-
tiful new playground between Maple I and II has been
a huge hit. I have found our students climbing and
swinging skills have greatly improved with the addition of this state-of-the-art playground! Elementary
students have also enjoyed trips to the Gallo Center
to watch plays, field trips to Knights Ferry to learn
about spawning salmon, walks to the local Fire station to learn about fire safety, special class speakers,
partnering with middle school students to read books,
and much more.
When one walks down the hallways of our middle
school, you truly get a strong sense of community
that our middle school teachers strive to cultivate
each day among our students. Enthusiasm, camaraderie, and excitement are words that strike me when
I think of our middle school this year. Students are
being given more freedom and with that freedom
comes responsibility. Middle school students are being challenged to think beyond themselves and are
being given opportunities to put their faith into action.
Whether that is writing speeches covering a variety
of social justice issues, designing and implementing
personal “service projects” in Bible class, participating on a sports team, or developing their leadership
skill on Student Council, our students are learning
what it means to be an active citizen in God’s kingdom.
My first semester as principal has been a remarkable
one. Each day I get to work alongside teachers who
are committed to developing their students’ unique
gifts, talents, and abilities. I get to witness kindergarten students learning how to share, read, and write
as well as eighth grade students who are grasping
complex algebraic concepts. Next time you are on
campus, perhaps waiting to drop your child off on a
cool February morning, spend a moment to thank
God for the opportunity we all have here at Ripon
Christian and thank Him for the legacy of faithfulness
He has shown us for the past 80+ years.
Save the Date
Saturday March 7th, 2015, 6 pm.
Ripon Christian Athletic Boosters annual ALL YOU CAN EAT CHICKEN & RIB DINNER
Honoring Janet Engel for her many contributions to RC Athletics.
Tickets to go on sale in February at the HS office or contact the Booster’s secretary
Michele Erdelatz (209)896-6068
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Spiritual Emphasis Week 2015
By Kevin Schenk, PK-8 Administrator
On January 26-30, Kindergarten through 12th grade Their keynote speaker was Jason Huntsinger who is
students had the unique opportunity to participate in a pastor on staff at Crossroads Community Church in
our annual Spiritual Emphasis Week (or SEW). This Manteca. Greg Cady (First CRC), several high school
very special week marked an opportunity for students students, and several alumni assisted in leading our
to listen to a keynote speaker, participate in worship, students in worship. Jason developed a great rapport
and put their faith into action by participating in a vari- with the wide variety of ages present at the chapels.
The week culminated in a service
ety of service projects on campus
This week was a
project day for the middle school
and around the greater Ripon area.
and high school students. Some
wonderful opportunity for
of these projects included general
The elementary students met Tuesour students to reflect on
cleaning around campus, interday, Wednesday, and Thursday at
our
school
theme
and
acting with residents of Bethany
Calvary Reformed Church. Pashave an opportunity to be
Home and Beth Haven, assemtor Dave Vander Meulen (Escalon
CRC) was the keynote speaker
bling toiletry bags for distribuGod’s hands and feet in
tion at Interfaith, working at the
and Brian Baldwin (Calvary) led the
our world.
Modesto Gospel Center, helping
students in worship. Pastor Dave
at the Children’s Crisis Center in
expanded upon our school theme
of “Seeking Higher Ground” based on Psalm 119:10- Tracy, working at Ripon Grace, and much more.
11. This week culminated on Friday when grades K-5
had the opportunity to participate in a variety of service This week was a wonderful opportunity for our students
projects. Some of these included writing letters to sol- to reflect on our school theme and have an opportunity
diers and missionaries, assembling care packages for to be God’s hands and feet in our world. In a culture so
soldiers, visiting the elderly at Bethany Home and Beth often consumed with itself, it was refreshing and exciting to see our students serve in the community in many
Haven, and much more.
diverse and meaningful ways. Our Spiritual Emphasis
Our middle school and high school students met Mon- Week was once again a huge success!
day through Thursday in the Performing Arts Center.
Caleb Terpsma will
Represent RC in
State Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Caleb Terpsma who won the San Joaquin County
Spelling Bee (Grades 4-6). He will now represent Ripon Christian at the
state competition in April.
“Pride and
Prejudice”
Come and enjoy a night of theater as the high
school students perform Jane Austen’s classic love
story “Pride and Prejudice” on Thursday, February
26, 7pm in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets will
be available to purchase from the high school office
beginning two weeks prior to the show, and they will
also be available to purchase at the door the night of
the show. We hope to see you there!
Alyssa Sikkema, Kassie Vander Helm and Molly Hoeksema
playing the Handbells during the Christmas Concert.
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Fall 2014 Sports Update
Coaches Make a Difference
In
his
book,
“Toughness”, Jay
Bilas devotes a
chapter to the concept of commitment. He cited his
former teammate
Tommy Amaker
as saying, “Don’t
mistake
routine
for commitment.” Simply showing
up is not enough. Bilas is focused
on the commitment of the player
for the majority of
the chapter, but
I believe that the
coaches at Ripon
Christian model
that commitment for the high school athletes. During
the course of this school year, I have witnessed fall and
winter head coaches Keith Terpsma, Trey Ozenbaugh,
Becky Donoho, Mark Hoeksema, Ron Vander Molen,
Ed Mulder, Michele Fay, and Kara Ledeboer along with
their coaching staffs dedicate their time and thoughts
to helping the student-athletes grow in all areas of their
life. While they value success on the court, course, or
field, that success was secondary behind the development of their faith in God. While there were many
competitive highlights this past fall, the perspective
that emanates from the coaches is what makes Ripon
Christian athletics stand out above the rest.
Boys’ Football
The 2014 football team faced adversity early on in the
season and could have been named with the moniker
“Cardiac Kings” with several single point results early
in the season. After suffering losses at the hands of
Legrand and Gustine, the Knights were able to finish
with decisive wins over Mariposa and Delhi to finish
3rd in the competitive Southern League that sent 5
teams to the playoffs. Head Coach Ozenbaugh and
his devoted staff implored the players to “Be Different” as they grew as Christ-followers, players, and students. The Knights traveled to Golden Sierra for the 1st
round of playoffs and overcame their underdog status
by defeating the opposing team on cold, damp night. However, the team fell to eventual section champion,
Capital Christian, in the section semifinals to end their
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successful season.
By Kevin Tameling, Athletic Director
Cheerleading
The Cheerleading team was revived this year by
Coach Michele Fay. The girls on the team practiced
and trained hard throughout the Coach Fay’s spirited,
high-standard practices. The preparation was evident
on Friday nights as they led the crowd in the support of
the football players.
Boys Soccer
Coach Keith Terpsma’s Knights had a season to remember. After failing to advance to the section championship in the two previous seasons after close losses, the seniors from this year’s team were not going to
let that happen again. The Knights began with winning
the outright Southern League Championship, the 1st
league championship for the team in 18 years. The
boys left nothing to chance in the early playoff rounds
winning games by multiple goals to earn a spot in the
section championship game versus perennial power
Sacramento Country Day. The Knights ceded a goal
early in that game and were down 1-0 at half. Coach
Terpsma and the team were not done (the team identified itself as a second half team throughout the season) as Andrew Manes exploded for 4 goals as he finished the opportunities that his teammates set up for
him. The final result of 4-1 earned Ripon Christian the
victory and the CIFSJS Section Championship!
Girls Golf
Our young Girls’ Golf team this year was led by Mark
Hoeksema. Some of the team has been golfing for
years and there were also newcomers to the game. In
spite of being an untested team, they were successful in league play. A couple of the golfers made it to
postseason play at Micke Grove golf course at the end
of the season. The team mentality was embodied by
the joyful friendships
forged between the
girls on the team
that was evident in
the frequent times of
laughter and words
of encouragement
overheard on the
courses they visited.
Girls’ Volleyball
While there were
question
marks
coming into the sea-
son about how the team would perform after the loss of an All-American setter, the Lady Knights continued the successful tradition that
the program has become accustomed to over the years. Weekend
tournaments were won, a 5th consecutive league title was earned,
and a strong run into playoffs only to be thwarted by eventual CIF
State Champion, Sonora High School, were experienced. Coach
Ledeboer and her staff led a group of girls who were not only passionate about the game of volleyball, but also displayed care for
others throughout the season. This was evident in their breastcancer awareness event in October, named “Dig Pink.” The
team raised over $2000 for the cause while bringing the Ripon
Christian community together for a fun, yet purposeful event.
Cross Country
During the second year of the program’s existence, the
Knights were led by Coach Donoho to heights that the team
was not planning on. The girls’ portion of the team finished
2nd at the section meet, thus propelling them to a spot in
the State meet in Fresno in November. The team was led
by some strong seniors, yet was also bolstered by the presence of some strong underclassmen runners that will lead
the team in future years.
Winter 2014-15 Sports Update
Basketball
Coach Vander Molen and Coach Mulder are prepared to
lead their teams into their programs’ first league seasons
back in the Trans Valley League in 5 years after scheduling
challenging pre-season schedules. Both teams look to challenge for league titles in what figures to be an exciting and
competitive league season.
Spring 2014-15 Sports Update
Baseball - Softball - Tennis - Boys’ Golf - Girls’
Soccer
The spring season has yet to start but coaches and teams are
getting prepared for the upcoming seasons that begin with practice on February 9. Two teams have new coaches this season. Mark Hoeksema transitions from the Girls’ Golf Coach in the fall
to be the tennis coach this season. The team will look to hold
their place at the top of the Southern League. Brand new to the
school will be Head Softball Coach Lenny Rizzuto. Coach Rizzuto brings a wealth of knowledge and excitement about Softball
to the developing program. Coach Kevin Schenk, boys’ golf, coach
Jon DeVisser, baseball, and coach Kevin Tameling, girls’ soccer, all
return after several years at their respective helms to continue the
expectations of excellence in their athletes’ growth.
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School Circle R aises over $94,000
By Shelly Copland, School Circle President
in this edition of the Communique. Please show your
appreciation to these individuals and businesses in the
near future.
Thank you to everyone who made the jog-a-thon and
the RC Knight Out: Dinner & Auction so successful!
RC School Circle is working toward renovating the high
school science lab. We are in the beginning stages
of this exciting project, but would love to have it completed in the next year or two. If you have a heart for
science and would like to contribute toward this project, please contact Superintendent Eric Segaar in the
high school office.
Ripon Christian School Circle had a very busy and
blessed fall! On October 17, the high school track was
full of energy as the K-8 students participated in the
jog-a-thon. God blessed us with wonderful weather,
and it was exciting to see all the students and teachers
in their “Make A Run For It” jog-a-thon shirts! Students
worked hard collecting pledges, and their hard work
paid off. They were able to raise over $32,000! Congratulations to Haley Kootstra, Adam Snodgrass and
Ashley Snodgrass for earning the most pledges, and
Noah DeBruyn, Mason Tameling, Trevor Van Elderen,
and Eli Terpsma for running the most laps in their age
group!
On November 1, our annual RC Knight Out: Dinner &
Auction took place at the Ripon Community Center.
The evening included a wonderful meal, catered by
Blodgett Catering, dessert, and a silent and live auction. Both auctions were filled with amazing items to
bid on. The night was a huge success earning a net
profit of $62,000!! Be sure to mark your calendar for
next year’s RC Knight Out: Dinner & Auction- November 7, 2015. Also, check out the list of donors included
Our next event is our annual Family Fun Festival. This
will take place on Saturday, April 25, on our school
campus. The activities will include all the old favorites-carnival games, bounce houses, a rock wall, pony
rides, the Country Store, great food and more!
Our meeting dates for the rest of the year are March 6,
April 17, and May 1.
Please join us at Almond Valley CRC for fellowship,
refreshments, a business meeting, and an opportunity to get to know other parents in our Ripon Christian
School family. Parents, Grandparents and anyone who
supports the advancement of Ripon Christian Schools
are welcome at our meetings. Nursery is provided,
and there is a $35.00 raffle each meeting for T.R.I.P.
We are also starting to look for officers for next year. If
you have a heart for RC and would like to get more involved please contact Shelly Copland at copland444@
yahoo.com. The two openings for next year include assistant treasurer and vice president.
Support Close-Up During
Almond Blossom
Almond Blossom Festival is just around the corner! RC’s Close-Up Club will be selling tri-tip sandwiches,
chips and drinks at two different locations for your
convenience. Stop by the Ripon Christian PAC parking lot or the corner of Maple & Main Street for a
delicious meal!
Close Up’s goal is to provide an outstanding civic
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education opportunity for all young people, one that
encourages them to a lifetime of active participation. Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to explore
Washington D.C. for a week in March. This is one
fundraiser that helps off-set the cost of the trip. The
club appreciates your support!
Preschool Puts “Generosity”
into Action
BY Elly Rampoldi, Preschool Director
Each month we focus on a different value lesson. November’s lesson was on Thankfulness. We had the
children think of all the things they were thankful for
and made them aware of families who did not have all
the things they do, and that we were going to help by
donating food to the Ripon Interfaith Ministries. Then
in December our value lesson was on Generosity. We
taught that Christmas isn’t just about receiving gifts
but about being generous with those less fortunate as
well. We filled 3 boxes for Toys for Tots this Christmas!
Two Marines from Lathrop came and picked them up
to distribute to needy children. This is the seventh year
our Preschool has contributed to both organizations.
First Grade Puts On
Journey to Bethlehem
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Thank you to
Knights Night Out Donors
Business Donors
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Advanced Skin Care/Joan
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Almond Valley Chiropractic
Alpha Electric
American Ag Credit
Barnwood Arms
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Boomers
Chili’s Corporation
Burgess Bakery
California Styling
Ciccarelli Jewelers
Coates and Wright Floor
Coverings Inc.
Delicato Winery
Dr. Michael Kasso
Dr. Tana Hendrson
Dream Dinners
Dust Bowl Microbrewery
Dutch Hollow Farms, John Bos
Em&M Signs
Esmerelda’s
Flooring Liquidators/Stephen &
Kim Kellogg
Frederik’s Nursery
French Camp Golf Course
Friends Salon and Beauty
Supply
Funworks
Galleto Restorante
Gallo Center for the Performing
Arts
Gnekow Family Winery
Gymstars
Hands-On Educational Supply
Store
Heida Computers
In-N-Out Burger
Island Waterpark
Jack Tone Golf
Scores Hair Salon, Jason and
Coby Cho
Event Pros/ Jeff Chapman
Jeremy Wine Company
Basics Salon
California Pool & Spa, Jose
Herrera
Main Street Floral
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Manteca Bowl
McHenry Bowl
McManus Family Winery
Modesto Nuts
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
My Garden Café
Natural Path Health and
Wellness Center
New China
Oakland Zoo
Perry & Sons/Joe and Karen
Widmer
Pier 39
Pizza Plus
Ripon Auto
Royalty Cleaning Services
Sacramento Zoo
Salida’s Kountry Kitchen
Schaffer’s Tae Kwon Do
Schemper’s ACE Hardware
Spring Creek Country Club Golf
Steves’ Chevrolet-Buick, Inc.
Stockton Children’s Museum
Stockton Ports
Stockton Thunder
Stride Rite Shoes
Studio 101 Hair Salon--Amanda
Supercuts—Ripon
Taqueria Ripon, Inc.
te Velde Beef Company, llc.
The Ripon Record
Tioga Sequoia Microbrewery,
Fresno
Van Groningen & Sons, Inc.
Vander Helm Interiors
Weibel Winery
Winchester Mystery House
Woodbridge Winery, Lodi
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Amanda Van Zwaluwenburg
Amy DeBruyn
Ann Marie Beukelman
Ben and MaryAnn Sybesma
BethAnn Brouwer
Bill Mulder, Sr.
Brian and Lynette Vos
Carry Farruggia, Stamp-It-Up
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Owl
Chris and Laurie Van Groningen
Jay and Citrea Indelicato
Darlene Gemmell
Daryl and Laurie Holfman
Dave and Shelly Koolhaas
David Lyon
Debra Van Essen
Dirk & Linda Hoffman
Don and Gert Vos
Ed & Anna Jean Prins
Ed and Lori Machado
Ed Schollenberg
Eric and Kelly Van Groningen
Gina Ruther
Henry and Ann Meester
Jim and TommieJoBoersma
Jim Van Heukelem
Jinnohn Silveira, Melaleuca
Joanne DeRaadt
Joe and Julie Berghorst
John & Sharon Van
Zwaluwenburg
John Van Duyn
Jolene Peters, Pilates Studio
Karrie Terpsma
Ken & Margaret Roos
Kevin and Mel Swager
Linda Perry/Mary Kay
Consultant
Lyndsay Schenk
Lindsay Rubio
Martha Lazette
Nicholas Viss
Pam Stuit
Patrick and Stacey Johnston
Paul and Michelle Franzia
Ralph and Melody DeAbreau
Randy and Gail Barnes
Robert and Lois O’Connor
Scott DeJong
Scott Henderson/Pape
Machinery
Sherri and Dave Van Vliet
Shirley Van Vliet
The Berryessa Family
Tina O’Neal
Warren Wissink
Wendy Yellen of Wendy Kristina
Glaister Designs
MARKETPLACE
AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
MARC VELTKAMP
Tree Holes & Backhoe Service
421 S. Acacia Ave. Ripon, CA 95366
Phone: (209) 993-5392
Evenings: (209) 599-5424
MODESTO FEED INC.
Russ Hannink
5437 McHenry Ave. Modesto, CA, 95356
(209) 526-9589
Livestock, Pet & Poultry Feeds, Horse Care Products,
WILKEY INDUSTRUSTIES
Rich Maliepaard
Sales and Marketing
830 S. Tegner Road * Turlock, CA 95380
Cell (209) 649-1021 * Fax (209) 656-0359
rich@wilkeyindustries.com
www.wilkeyindustries.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES
CROCE, SANGUINETTI & VANDER VEEN
Certified Public Accountants
Paul Vander Veen, CPA
Eric Vander Veen, CPA
(209) 938-1010
Vet Supplies, Hay Shaving, Straw, Fencing
3520 Brookside Rd, Ste 141 Stockton, CA
www.csvcpas.com
PROGRESSIVE AG, INC.
GENSKE, MULDER, & COMPANY LLP.
LectroBlast® Electrostatic Sprayers
Manufacturing * Sales * Service
Elroy DeWinkle
(209) 567-3232
Fax: (209) 567-3233
PO Box 4490 Modesto, CA 95352
1336 McWilliams Way, Modesto, CA 95351
www.proaginc.com elroy@proaginc.com
ROOS RANCHES INC. - HIGHLAND FARMS
Almond Hulling & Shelling
Farm Management & Custom Farm Services
23313 Highland Ave. Ripon, CA 95366
Office (209) 599-8670
Fax (209) 599-8671
Jeff Stuit (209) 595-0160
Eric Winters (209) 595-1699
Dave Van Elderen (209) 595-2752
Certified Public Accountants
Peter E. Hoekstra, CPA Managing Partner
Paul V. Anema, CPA Partner
(209) 523-3573 Fax: (209) 574-0224 Cell (209) 602-4920
4803 Sisk Rd, Suite 201 Salida 95368
e-mail: pete@genskemulderco.com
VERMEULEN & COMPANY
Thomas L. Vermeulen
Certified Public Accountant
1180 W. Main Street, Suite 2 Ripon, CA 95366
Office: (209) 599-5051
Fax: (209) 599-5052
Tom@VermeulenCPA.com
MICHAEL KASSO
D.D.S. M.S.D.
Specialist in Orthodontics
1180 W. Main Street - Ripon, CA 95366
HOME SERVICES
Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy, Evictions
and other Legal Services
ACACIA STORAGE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Mini Storage - RV / Boat
Nancy Terpstra
Steve Terpstra
(209) 599-6508
Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
749 S. Acacia Ave. Ripon, CA 95366
LANDRETH ROOFING CO., INC.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured-Lic #410792
Free Estimates
Stephen Landreth
(209) 599-2371 Fax (209) 599-1172
521 Key Ave. Ripon, CA 95366
www.landrethroofing.com
Serving the Central Valley since 1981
SCHEMPER’S ACE HARDWARE
150 N. Wilma Ave. Ripon, CA 95366
Phone: (209) 599-2141 Fax: (209) 599-6540
email: info@schempersace.com
www.SchempersAce.com
Get in. Get out.
Get on with your life.
MAIN STREET FLORAL
433 West Main Street, Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-6322
Audrey Hoffman
Kendra Hoffman
www.mainstreetfloralripon.com
Carpet-Vinyl-Laminate-Hardwood
Bert and Nancy Vander Veen
SIGNS
MOBILE SCREENS
Darrell, Eunice & Paul Voortman
Orchard & non-crop applications
26754 East Jones Rd., Escalon, CA 95320
Home/Office (209) 838-7064
Fax (209) 838-3064
WATERFORD IRRIGATION SUPPLY
GO KNIGHTS
K & M SIGNS
Manuel P. King
(209) 604-0996 - Cell; (209) 599-3265 - Fax
Commercial Signs - Job Site - Real Estate Signs
Vehicle Lettering - Trucks - Boats - Water Craft
Banners - Window Lettering - Magnetics - Trailers
595 N. Wilma Ave., Ripon, CA 95366
FRESH PRODUCE
RON AND JOHN NYDAM - 874-1386
VAN GRONINGEN & SONS, INC.
AUTO-SALES
15100 South Jack Tone Rd. Manteca, CA 95336
B&Z AUTO PARTS
CAR QUEST
Ray Enas
424 West Main St. - Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2185
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
MULDER CONSTRUCTION
Lic #401736
General Contractors
Custom Homes & Remodeling
Quality Work - Fair Prices
Bill Mulder 599-2681 Ed Mulder
(209) 982-5248; (209) 983-9014 Fax
Diversified Growers/Shippers
Almonds-Walnuts-Alfalfa-Watermelon
Sweet Corn-Pumpkins-Silage
HEALTH-DOCTORS
ALMOND BLOSSOM OPTOMETRY
FAMILY VISION CARE
COATES & WRIGHT
Floor Coverings Inc.
115 Mark Randy Place, Modesto, CA 95350
Ph (209) 527-2100; Fax (209) 527-0341
State Contractors License No 376288
Const. License # 767257
Founded by Frank Miller in 1990
(209) 599-2216
1048 W. Main Street, Ripon, CA 95366
Phone: (209) 634-9484
Mobile: (209) 495-3114
jeff@eltappraisers.com
www.eltappraisers.com
Agricultural Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants
COMFY CABIN...
8 minutes from Pinecrest and Dodge
Ridge. $150-$175/night, 2 night minimum,
$800-1150/wk. Sleeps 8; 3 bdrm; 2 bath;
propane/electric heat; 2 VCRs/DVD; laundry; large deck; new beds. Immaculate.
No pets, no smoking.
Contact Barbara Swier-Sugia 883-4937
YOUR AD HERE:
Full Year Ad $160.00
Contact Lori McGovern for more
information
599-2155 ext. 237
DARRYL BARTELS, AGENT
State Farm Insurance Companies
Lic. #0378110
210 South Stockton Ave. Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2174
WEVER INSURANCE AGENCY
Don Wever, CPCU, ARM
Res (209) 599-3638
Bus (209) 599-2161
Fax (209) 599-7349
INVESTMENTS
Doctor of Optometry
Jeffrey A. Lien
INSURANCE
423 W. Main St. Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-3115
Fax (209) 599-3793
Cell (209) 840-1581
Cell (209) 681-2013
Professional Family Vision Care • Laser Vision Correction
Contact Lenses • Large Selection of Frames
EDWARDS, LIEN, & TOSO INC.
Windows & Door Screens - New or Repaired
New Security Doors - Shade Screens - MID Credits
Window and Door Screen Parts
1530 Glenwood Dr. Modesto, CA 95350
100 E. Main St. Ripon, CA 95366
Lic. #0549066
ALLEN D. HOEK, O.D
REAL ESTATE
Bruce Miller - Owner Mobile # (209) 523-3528
Duane I. Kirk, O.D.
Tyler E. Kirk, O.D.
Doctors of Optometry
MOUW DESIGN
Photo Cards, Photography and More!
Rachel Mouw
www.mouwdesign.com
mouwdesign@gmail.com or 918-2679
8408 N. Lander Ave. Hilmar, CA 95324
David Van Vliet
VOORTMAN SPRAY SERVICE
PARALEGAL
(209) 599-4870
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
P.O. Box 720, Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-7776 ~ Fax: (209) 599-7595
Mobile: (209) 479-3828 ~ Cell: (209) 969-1212
ELLEN L. BYNUM
821 WEST YOSEMITE AVE. MANTECA, CA 95337
(209) 624-3405 Fax (209) 824-1029
elblegalservices@yahoo.com
V-V ENTERPRISES
Feed Ingredient Merchandiser
LEGAL SERVICES
Cetera Advisor Networks
Ronald L. Van Essen, CFP
Financial Advisor - CA Insurance # 0498676
(209) 239-4155 Fax (209) 239-9560
Personal Office 129 Center St. Suite 1B, Manteca, CA 95336
Vanessenr@ceteranetworks.com
Branch Office 2937 Veneman Ave. Suite B100; Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 572-1303
Communiqué • Winter 2015 • 11
NON PROFIT
US POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #415
STOCKTON, CA
435 N. Maple Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
www.rcschools.com (209)599-2155
Member of CSI, ACSI, CAPSO, and SCTA
WASC accredited
Society for Christian Instruction
Business Office Hours:
8:00 – 4:00 Monday – Friday
TRIP Office Hours:
9:00-1:00 Tuesday (High School Office)
Store Front Hours:
8:15 – 12:30 Friday in PAC foyer
(First Friday of month at Almond Valley CRC)
Doreen Unruh, TRIP Coordinator (209) 599-6351
ADMINISTRATION:
Eric Segaar, Superintendent, High School Administrator
Mary Ann Sybesma, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Kevin Schenk, PK-8 Administrator
Elly Rampoldi, Preschool Director
Kevin Tameling, Athletic Director
Tiger Shelton, Operations Director
Sally Hidalgo, Business Manager
Bob De Ruiter, Technology Director
THIS IS RIPON CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS...
Reaching
Academic Excellence…
Our Bible-based, Christian worldview permeates every facet of our
program from preschool through
high school. We seek to equip and
inspire each unique student to make
a difference for Jesus Christ in the
world. Our graduates are making a
difference for Christ in the ministry,
missions, government, law, military,
medicine, education, entertainment, media, and technology fields.
Over $1.4 million in scholarships
were offered to the Class of 2014.
Connecting
Faith and Learning…
Following the Reformed tradition
of education, we believe and teach
how God is actively involved in every subject and facet of life. All of
our curriculum and activities seek to
promote spiritual growth in knowledge, faith and service. God is the
center of our teaching and our extracurricular activities such as student government, fine arts, robotics, debate, and athletics.
Serving
God and others in His world.
We are so passionate that our
students learn Christ’s example
of humble service that we require
“service hours” as part of our curriculum. Eighty hours of service
are required for all high school
graduates. Elementary and middle
school students have opportunities
throughout the school year to serve
others. Students have the opportunity to serve daily on our campus in
chapel, the classroom, and in their
various extracurricular activities.