Knights Ferry News Section
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Knights Ferry News for the week of 9/1/10 At the MAC meeting last Thursday, Heather Wright, representing the U.S, Army Corp Parks, introduced the new Park Manager, Duane Johnson. They discussed the contract with the Sheriff Department and that the extra Deputy is on duty Fridays through Sundays, holidays and at sporadic times. The problem of noxious weeds in the park was discussed. Mr. Martine from the Fish and Wildlife Lancaster Road Project explained what was happening with that ... |
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Knights Ferry News Welcome to Knights Ferry School Kindergarten: Alek Barton, Alexa Boyajian, Benjamin Cassinetto, Grace Harden, River McCarthy, Ivan Meraz, Olvera Xavier, Vincent Peterson, and Degan Sweet. |
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Knights Ferry News Hannah Holland and mom Megan Peterson have returned from Moline, Illinois where Hannah’s fast pitch softball team played in the Nationals. Megan said the weather was crazy, thunderstorms, rain, humidity and good weather. Her team (California Breeze) won two and lost two with 151 teams playing for the championship. Hannah would like to thank the community for its support. ***** ... |
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Knights Ferry News Tom and Denise Crom’s “Barn” in Escalon has a lot of stone fruit in and it is ripe and juicy for your eating pleasure. Their heirloom tomatoes are slow in ripening but they have over 100 plants! They are planning a vinegar tasting in the future. Stop by and check out the produce. |
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Knights Ferry News Thursday, August 5th is the dinner meeting of the Knights Ferry Community Club at 6:30 at the clubhouse. ***** |
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Knights Ferry News As July winds down, some dates to remember: Breakfast August 1st in the Ferry at the Odd Fellows Hall from 8:00 a.m. to noon, The Knights Ferry Community Club meeting August 5th at the clubhouse at 6:30 for a dinner meeting, and Knights Ferry School Board meeting August 12, at the school at 6:00 p.m. |
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Knights Ferry News for July 21, 2010 Welcome to Knights Ferry Chris Ingham and son Nick and daughter Kristy. They are renting Gregg Haskell’s house from Anna. They were good friends of Gregg.*****The results are in from the He Man contest held recently at the Phil Frymire’s home. First place went to Dave Rorabaugh, Ronnie Harris took second place and third place went to Larry. The dart contest at a ... |
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Knights Ferry News For July 14, 2010 The Knights Ferry General Store was broken into at 3 a.m. The alarm went off and they got nothing, but Rick and Glenda have the bill to fix the door! Everybody needs to keep on top of activities around town and report anything suspicious.*****Welcome to the world Colton Redden. He was born May 24th to Scott and Kristie Redden in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He ... |
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Knights Ferry News There has been vandalism in the Ferry. The school and church have had minor incidences such as being on the new school roof and turning off the air conditioner. The latest wasn’t minor, the water was turned off at the school in the shed that houses the OID pump and Lynn Duckworth worked overtime trying to find where the problem was and then called the plumber and he ... |
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Knights Ferry News Remember Thursday, July 1st is the Community Club Picnic at 6:00 p.m. at the Pecan Grove in the Knights Ferry Recreation Park. The club will provide hot dogs and drink. A-M please bring salads or sides and M-Z desserts or nibbles. |
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Knights Ferry News Alex and Jean Naccarato have returned from their grandson Wyatt Naccarato’s Eighth Grade Graduation. It was held in Tres Pinos in the middle of a grape vineyard. Jean said the setting was gorgeous. After the graduation there was a dinner and dance for all. Wyatt received awards for Best Athlete, Math, and Honor Roll. He will be going to San Benito High School. ***** ... |
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Knights Ferry News Birthday greetings for the month of June go out to: Bob Brunker, Eric Sinkevich, Patty Albarico, Greg Borba, Johnathan Borba, Jeff Donnelly, Audrey Maack, Landon Burns, Caitlin Hitch, Bailey Hitch, Katelyn Hunter, Josh Johnson, Maggie Van Vliet, Chris Alexander, Carl Schafer, Ava Schulz, Rawlin Hixon, Lauren Odom, Preston Page, Madison Dickens, Pete Studer, Aleesha Harden, Dalton Crawford, Mikayla Largent, Araceli Limon, Leah Armario, Oskar Nilsson, Zeke Spani, Luke ... |
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Knights Ferry News for June 9, 2010 The family of Patti Ulrich would like to thank everyone for their love, support and kindness at the time of their loss. ***** |
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Knights Ferry News This Thursday, June 3 is the Community Club meeting at the clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. It is a dinner meeting. Speakers for the night are from the Animal Shelter. If you have old towels, dog dishes, etc. to donate, please bring them to the meeting. |
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Knights Ferry News Knights Ferrians were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Gregg Haskell. He was killed in a motorcycle accident on Orange Blossom Road on the 18th. Gregg lived on Main Street for over 20 years, but was a summer child, coming to the Ferry in the summer to visit his relatives ever since he was a child. Gregg and Anna were married in the Community Church ... |
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Knights Ferry News The Knights Ferry Community Church is sponsoring its annual All Girls Tea on May 23rd at 2 p.m. at the River’s Edge. Bring your favorite hat and celebrate all the hats women wear. ***** |
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Knights Ferry News Rattlesnake alert: Michel and Gordon Griesner have killed two young snakes. One was out back in the rose garden and Michel dispatched it and the other was by their front walk and Gordon dispatched that one. Kathy Shuper caught one in a glue trap she had set out for mice in the washroom and it was alive. She was afraid it would come unglued so she called the ... |
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Knights Ferry News Knights Ferry Community Club will meet Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse. It will be a dessert meeting. |
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Knights Ferry News Knights Ferry lost another long time resident, Jim Porter. His wife, Pat and 7 children, including Mary-Ann Largent of Knights Ferry, 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, survive him. Services were held last Saturday. ***** |
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KNIGHTS FERRY NEWS There was standing room only at the Oakdale Memorial Chapel last Thursday for the memorial for Patti Ulrich. Burial was at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Knights Ferry. Many co-workers from Hershey’s and numerous family members and friends then enjoyed the reception at the River’s Edge. She will be missed by Knights Ferry, her home for many years. |
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KNIGHTS FERRY NEWS Knights Ferry was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Patti Ulrich, mother of Jason Ulrich, sister of Kathy Mangante and Eric Ulrich. Her services are Thursday, April 15th at 10 a.m. at Oakdale Memorial Chapel, gravesite at Oak Grove Cemetery, Knights Ferry, with reception to follow at the River’s Edge. Patti was a long time Knights Ferry resident. ***** |
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Knights Ferry News for April 7, 2010 At the Knights Ferry Community Club meeting, President Linda Morris announced that 4 new tables were purchased to replace 4 old heavy wooden ones. More will be purchased so people who rent the hall will not have to struggle with the old tables. There was a report on the Spaghetti Dinner, very profitable. It took in enough to pay the insurance. Next meeting is May 6th, a ... |
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KNIGHTS FERRY NEWS At the MAC meeting last Thursday Dolly Haskell was sworn in as the newest member of the Municipal Advisory Council. Tim Morris from the Stanislaus County Department of Public Works told of some roadside spraying they are doing but not much happening in the Knights Ferry area. There was some discussion on the roadway by the U.S. Army Corp property. Margarita Ramos from the County Parks Department explained ... |
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KNIGHTS FERRY NEWS The cannons boomed and the North and South fought to the delight of the many onlookers seated on the hillside in the lovely spring weather. The camps of the Union and Confederates were separated by the river and were full of activity during the two days of encampment. The town was full of re-enactors and the public both days. The Community Club’s spaghetti dinner was well attended with ... |
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KNIGHTS FERRY NEWS March birthday greetings go out to: Bill Frias, Patti Ulrich, Tom Wright, Rick Maisel, Shavon Haskell, Josh Hauskens, Rocky Goehring, Pat Pfefferle, Aaron Hodge, Jacob Johnson, Brendt Ohe, Aislinn Finn, Richard Bell, Kara Lopez, Amber Coston, Bill Martinelli, Doug Rocky, Gayle Higgins, Danna Morgan, Mark Schlegel, Kim McCarthy, Brenden Thompson, Sergio Garcia, Maria Garcia, Connor Emrich, Mason Kalik, Wendy Burns, Grant Page, Luke Dickens, Cadance Ryland, Levi Dickens, ... |
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KNIGHTS FERRY NEWS At the last Community Club meeting, new officers were elected. President is Linda Morris, Vice President is Allan Oberst, Secretary is Kim Whittey, and Treasurer is Lisa Dolling. Carol Watson is the new cleaning person. Allan Oberst reported on the inspection by the Fire Department, only a few things need to be fixed. Raffle prizes are being collected for the March 20 Spaghetti Dinner by Gayle Lund and ... |
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KNIGHTS FERRY NEWS Thursday, March 4th is the Knights Ferry Community Club meeting at 7:00p.m. at the clubhouse. It is a dessert meeting. Please bring any raffle prizes you have collected so far for the spaghetti dinner. Gayle or Lisa will be collecting the prizes. The spaghetti dinner will be March 20th at the clubhouse at 5:00p.m. after the last Civil War battle. The Civil War will ... |
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KNIGHTS FERRY NEWS Get out your calendar, electronic or on paper, and jot down these March happenings: March 4th – Community Club dessert meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the clubhouse, finalizing Spaghetti dinner plans. March 7th – Breakfast Sunday at the Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street. March 10th – Garden Club at Elaine Holts home. March 11th – School Board meeting at 6:00 p.m., March 13th – Benny’s ball feed ... |
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Knights Ferry News for February 17, 2010 The “Ground Hog” dinner was great fun. After eating the ground hog and other delicious items, the raffle of the “White Elephants” began. There were 102 items, some good, bad or ugly. It was a lot of fun! |
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Valley Home News for February 17, 2010 Valley Home members of the Oakdale Garden Club, Beverly Berridge, and Glenn & Laura Burghardt, joined other members and representatives of the Knights Ferry Garden Club in hosting the Valley Lode District meeting on February 9th. The event was held at the Masonic Center in Oakdale which through the artistic hands of Club members was turned into a tropical paradise for the event which was ... |
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Knights Ferry News for February 10, 2010 Here is the Knights Ferry School “B” Renaissance list: Mario Arias, Jenna Armario, Madeline Freitas, Sergio Garcia, Aleesha Harden, Julia Nilsson, Madison Page, Ray Patton, Taylor Viera, Megan Willis, Justin Doyle, Salvador Limon, Aron Palacios, Madison Willis, Kyle Baize, Marina Braaton, Dustin Darnelle, Fury Mancuso, Zachary Mooneyham, Eron Roen, Cleo Wilson, Annette Arias, Kaitlin Burke, Jaycee Harden, Andie Jones, Araceli Limon, Nathan Lute, Chris Roek, Leah Armario, ... |
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Knights Ferry News for February 3, 2010 Don’t forget the Knights Ferry Community Club meeting and dinner Thursday, Feb. 4th at 6:30 in the clubhouse. After the meeting the tables will be set up for the Ground Hog dinner. |
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Knights Ferry News This past week found not much damage (that I could see) from the wind and rain in the Ferry. It was great to stay by the fire and vegetate! ***** |
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Knights Ferry News At the Knights Ferry School Board meeting Seventh Grader Andi Jones gave a power point presentation. The class read “The Giver” and had to interview someone older to get his or her memories. Andi chose her mother, Paige, and showed her presentation to the Board. It was well done and we found out some interesting things about Paige! The Board also changed their meeting date to the second ... |
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Knights Ferry News At the Knights Ferry Community Club meeting, the “Ground Hog Dinner” was discussed. The dinner will be February 6th at the clubhouse. Doors open at 5:30. The club will provide the main dish and members will provide sides and desserts. The most important thing to bring is a “White Elephant” to raffle off. All should bring at least one item. Last year was so much fun and lots ... |
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Knights Ferry News As the year 2009 passed, so did long time Knights Ferrian Walt Taylor. Walt was raised in the Ferry, attending the Knights Ferry School with his three siblings, as did his parents, Bert and Mildred. He was a well-known cattleman, raising Charolais cattle. Walt was a 57 year member of the Knights Ferry I.O.O.F. Lodge, where he served up many a breakfast on the first Sunday of the month. He leaves behind his loving companion ... |
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Knights Ferry News for December 30, 2009 Christmas Eve there was a large gathering on the outdoor patio of the River’s Edge for the Knights Ferry Community Church’s Christmas Eve service. The Frymire’s lit cross shone down on all. Alex Ray, Jordan Ray, Kylea Coston and Amber Coston played the opening prelude. The church’s Choir, directed by Peggy Van Vliet, sang “Emmanuel, Emmanuel.” Pastor Leverne Tanis welcomed all and led the opening prayer. The ... |
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Knights Ferry News for December 23, 2009 Birthday greetings for the month of December go out to: Betty Rogers, Owen Haskell, James Haskell, Greg Haskell, Dylan Mack, Katie Feichter, Amanda Wright, Denise Ray, Marissa MacDonald, Charles Wong, Kim Konberg, Lisa Frymire, Fred Dolling, Dennis Hitch, Chris Lewis, Beckie Rorabaugh, Charlie Mynatt, Tom Crom, Haley Page, Nicole Brunker, Helga Kaiser, Annette Arias, Christian Baker, Brandon Carroll, Pam Fondse, Colby Wallace-George, Reba Morgan, Jordan Haycock and ... |
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Knights Ferry News for December 16, 2009 The Ulrich family held their annual Christmas party at the I.O.O.F. Hall last Saturday. There were 4 generations represented, with a lot of children this year. Betty Rogers was the oldest Ulrich in attendance and Paisley Vargas was the youngest. Laura Simons led the children in singing Christmas Carols, accompanied by Rick Starbuck on guitar. Taryn Goehring announced her engagement. Bobby McCoy is in Iraq and was ... |
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Knights Ferry News for December 9, 2009 Good news! Leslie Raggio Kappler is alive and well, not dead as reported November 25th. Bad news - it was her husband Jim that died. Thanks to Virginia for the correction! |
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Knights Ferry News for December 2, 2009 The Feast the Knights Ferry School Eighth Graders put on for the community was well attended and the food was terrific. Oskar Nilsson liked cutting the turkey, Kit Foster liked playing while he worked, Peyton Paul liked meeting the people, and Leah Armario liked preparing the food and helping serve the people. Their teacher, Shelli Johnson, thanked her aide, Cheryl Hodge, for helping put it all together ... |
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Knights Ferry News for November 25, 2009 Congratulations go out to Shasta Duckworth for passing his Heating and Air College tests. Mom Lynn says now he needs to find a job! |
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Knights Ferry News for November 18, 2009 As your reporter types this column, (Sunday), hubby Lee is still in the hospital, hoping to come home soon. He had a slight glitch in his recovery but is fine now. Remember to call with your news as I will not be out much - 881-3314. |
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Knights Ferry News for November 11, 2009 Birthday greetings for the month of November go out to: Bob Brunker Jr., Phil Frymire, John Krick, Freddy Mesker, Matt Holcomb, Sara Mesker, Alex Krippner, Roger Ray, Elise Seeds, Bill Carr, Bill Higgins, Ben Cassinetto, Dorothy McKinsey, Wyatt Dickens, Ian Carroll, Paris Thompson, Brittlynn Waggoner, Elissa Simons, Megan Miller, Andie Jones, Kim Mediros, Jasmin Olvera, Frank Rossi, Tristan McCarthy, Presley Wilson, Zachary Harbottle, Ivan Merza and Megan ... |
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Knights Ferry News for November 4, 2009 The Main Street in Knights Ferry was lined with parents, friends, grandparents, family and strangers last Friday for the annual costume parade of the KF school children. Younger siblings joined in, as did young town folk. There were some great costumes, including a box of popcorn and a person on an outhouse! Candy was handed out and the children trooped back up the hill to find out ... |
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Knights Ferry News for October 28, 2009 Thanks go out from Knights Ferry School to Lynn Duckworth for donating and installing a converter box for the television in the cafeteria. They get over 20 channels now. |
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Knights Ferry News for October 21, 2009 The world famous Knights Ferry Pumpkin Roll is coming to Main Street on November 1st. This event is always a fun time. The day starts with the I.O.O.F. breakfast, $5 for ham, eggs, pancakes juice and coffee. There will be a craft fair in the clubhouse and on the tennis court (including caramel corn). The Orange Blossom 4-H will have children’s games on the tennis court. The ... |
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Knights Ferry News for October 14, 2009 It is definitely October; the Hitch’s Witch has run into the telephone pole on Orange Blossom Road! After all these years you would think she would look where she was going! |
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Knights Ferry News for October 7, 2009 At the Knights Ferry Community Club meeting, Sheriff Adam Christianson was the speaker. He gave an update on the budget; 10 million dollars were cut from the budget. They have 600 employees in the department and instead of cutting personnel, the department cut costs. The Sheriff helicopter is parked, too costly to run. Adam himself took a pay reduction. Sheriff Christianson discussed the early release of prisoners, ... |
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Knights Ferry News for September 30, 2009 Tomorrow, Thursday, October 1st is the Knights Ferry Community Club meeting at the clubhouse at 6:30 p.m. It is a dinner meeting. Sheriff Adam Christianson is to be the guest, if he isn’t called out on business. |
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