Ryder News for June 4, 2020
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| Nicholas and Gregory Hammons |
Nicholas
and Gregory Hammons, sons of Melandie and Brad Deplazes of Devils Lake
and grandsons of Stephanie and Richard Hagen of Ryder just graduated
from NDSU. Nicholas graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He was accepted into the Doctorate
program at the University of Iowa where he will be pursuing a PhD in
Biomedical Science from the department of Biochemistry. Gregory
graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. Greg
has been hired by the Army Corp of Engineers as a Construction control
inspector/representative.
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| Marshall Reikow with grandma Sandra Peterson |
Marshall Reikow graduated from Shiloh
Christian School on Memorial Day at a private family ceremony on the
football field. Those attending the graduation were his parents, Rev.
Deanna and Bob Reikow, grandmother Sandra Peterson of Ryder and
grandmother Mavis Reikow of Bismarck. An open house was held on Saturday
at First Presbyterian
in Mandan. Attending the open house were the grandmothers, Sandra
Peterson and Mavis Reikow; Carolyn, Kevin, Jim and Megan Munns; Blake
Reikow from Bismarck; Dave and Cindy Peterson; Ron and Muriel Peterson
from Ryder and many others. Great Grandpa Don Morris was unable to
attend as he was in quarantine from the Covid-19 virus.
Ron
and Muriel Peterson attended the graduation open house for Keaton
Erhardt, son of Kellie (Karna) and Tom Erhardt of Bismarck on Saturday,
May 23rd. The next day they celebrated with Becca Tschetter, daughter of
Nancy (Semmen) and Tom Tschetter of Minot.
It
has been 20 years since Pastor Jonathan Starks and his family moved to
Ryder. They came to Ryder the weekend after Thanksgiving in 1999 when
Jonathan was scheduled to perform a piano concert at Calvary
Presbyterian church. Ryder had been without a pastor since August of
that year when pastor R. J. Stohler resigned. He was the pastor in
Parshall and was sharing his duties with Ryder. Pastor Starks said when
he and his family arrived in Ryder to do his concert it was like God
wanted them to be in Ryder. After hearing that call from God, Jonathan
and his wife Pam and children David, Priscilla and Daniel relocated to
Ryder in March of 2000. Both Pam and Jonathan are ordained ministers.
Jonathan received a pastoral degree from Northwest Bible College in
Minot in 1978 while Pam received her training in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pam
also has a teaching degree from Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD.
The Starks said they were excited to minister to the community of Ryder.
Jonathan said, “We want people to feel comfortable coming to us for
anything. We are here to serve the whole community. You don’t have to be
a member of our church to call on us. We are available for anyone with a
need.”
Well,
Jonathan and Pam, you are doing an excellent job of ministering to the
community, especially with your drive in services and your and Daniel’s
singing. I’m sure the whole community appreciates you deciding to move
here!
There will be no Ryder Community Club Bingo in June or July, due to the pandemic.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the annual Hiddenwood Sportsman Club fishing Derby for June has been canceled!
If
your child is 4 by August 1, 2020, get them signed up for Preschool
Pre-registration for the 2020-2021 school year at the Max Public School.
Please call the Max School and get them registered at 701-679-2685.
Local bus service is provided.
The
113th Hiddenwood Old Settlers annual picnic will be held on Sunday,
June 21, 2020. Due to Covid-19 concerns the picnic will be a little
different this year. This year it will be an Old Fashioned Picnic, bring
your own basket lunch and prepare to sit outside in your lawn chairs or
at the tables under the shelter. Coffee and lemonade will be provided.
There will be an 11 a.m. All Faith Church Service. Bring a lawn chair
for the outside service. There will be a program after lunch. They
welcome your talent on stage! Pie and coffee for purchase in the
afternoon. Hiddenwood Picnic Grounds are 8 miles south of Makoti on
County Road #9. Practice Social Distancing...Take care...Stay Safe.
Upcoming Events:
Ryder’s
Calvary church will continue to hold Parking Lot Drive-In Church
services at 10:30 every Sunday morning until further notice. This
Sunday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. the Calvary Church Drive-In Service will
include communion. Those who would like to take part, please bring
elements for you and your family such as bread, crackers, juice or
water. Whatever you have available will work great! Tune to 107.5 on your FM radio station to listen to the service.
June 7--9 a.m. Worship service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ryder.
June 7--10:30 a.m. Worship service at Hope Lutheran Church in Makoti.
There
will still have to be restrictions such as social distancing, wearing
face masks, disinfecting our churches and other precautionary measures
to keep everyone safe. If you feel ill or have symptoms of the flu or
other sickness, please do not attend church until you feel well.
