Traffic was diverted through town again due to a fatal accident on the highway on Thursday. It was a very busy morning driving through town and down Orange Blossom.
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The Kindergarten class visited the McHenry Mansion and the Modesto Museum. Liam Voortman was happy to see a desk that was once in the courthouse in Knights Ferry when it was the county seat of Stanislaus County from 1862-1872.
Mrs. McCarthy’s Kindergarten class has been learning what it would have been like for their ancestors immigrating to America. This week each student packed a suitcase with five items they would pack for their trip to America. They will dress in period clothing and pretend they are venturing to Ellis Island.
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Michelle Patton is the 2018 President of the Appraisal Institute – Northern California Chapter. Congratulations, Michelle!
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This weekend is Paint Nite in Knights Ferry! The fundraiser is Saturday, January 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.knightsferrycommunityclub.com/upcoming-events.
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Pick up tickets for the Dinner and Auction Fundraiser benefiting Knights Ferry School on campus before and after school on Thursday, January 25. Tickets are $40 for a tri-tip and chicken buffet dinner and entrance into the largest fundraiser of the year for Knights Ferry School.
This year there are select dates to purchase tickets on campus but tickets can be purchased online at www.knightsferrycommunityclub.com/tickets or by calling Courtney Rose at 209-844-6725.
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The fifth through eighth grade students at school are crossing their fingers for snow at Dodge Ridge. They have a ski trip scheduled for Friday but it will need to be rescheduled if the ski resort does not have snow. For many students, it is the only chance to hit the slopes. Another exciting part of the ski trip field trip is they get to ride a school bus. Knights Ferry School does not offer school bus transportation so the ski trip is one of the only times the students have a chance to get on a bus!
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Knights Ferry locals, Vincent Peterson, Deagan Sweet, and River McCarthy made Oakdale Soccer Club competitive soccer teams. Good luck guys!
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Linda Morris and Nancy Patton are enjoying their time as docents in the Knights Ferry Museum. Miller’s Hall is always in search of volunteers for a few hours on Sundays to open the Museum. Miller’s Hall works very hard to preserve and share the history of our special town.
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The Peddler’s Faire committee is seeking vendors for the 2018 Peddler’s Faire on April 29. Download the application at the www.knightsferrycommunityclub.com/upcoming-events. For questions please call Gayle Higgins at 209-480-3602.
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David and Heather Voortman took a trip to San Antonio, Texas to celebrate their January birthdays. They had a great time and made it home safely a day later than they had planned due to an ice storm.
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Upcoming Events/Meetings:
Thursday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. MAC Committee meeting
Saturday, Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. Paint Nite in Knights Ferry
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