The sun was shining while Main Street Knights Ferry was detoured most of the day on Saturday, April 6 for the 5th Knights Ferry Classic Car Show. Miles Shuper and Chris Peterson coordinated the successful fundraiser. Car Show participants lined up as early as 5:30 a.m. to park their vehicles and break out their cleaning tools to make sure their cars were perfect for the judges! There were over 150 cars parked from the Washington Hotel all the way down to the River’s Edge. One of the goals for the coordinators was to keep the food, drinks, and shops local so they chose not to bring in outside vendors for the day. The Fire Department had their signature tri-tip sandwiches, the line to the Creamery was out the door and there was no shortage of drinks served at the River’s Edge and the General Store! The coordinators presented numerous awards such as “Best Engine” and “Most Unique” and announced the winners of the raffle prizes. There was a band playing lively music in the middle of town and was only upstaged for a short time when various cars in the show started revving their engines and it seemed that one was trying to outdo the other! Talk about boys and their toys!
The Craft Bazaar was a Church fundraiser and featured hand made crafts and baked goods. Tara Russell donated a variety of delicious scones and there were a few pieces of artwork by Betty (Roebuck) Irvine. All proceeds of the Bazaar will benefit future renovations to the Church. The Odd Fellows Encampment hosted a delicious pancake breakfast and kept busy feeding the Car Show participants and early risers.
A personal highlight of the day was briefly meeting a man named William Barker. William attended Knights Ferry School after he came home from WWII, he never had the chance to come to Knights Ferry to visit so he came out for the car show.
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The Miller’s Hall library will host the mobile offices of Assembly Member Heath Flora and State Senator Borgeas on April 15, 2019 from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome to visit with the office representatives about various matters. There is no need for an appointment.
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It’s going to be another crowded year for the Peddler’s Faire and coordinator, Gayle Higgins has announced they will not be able to accept any more vendors for the 2019 Peddler’s Faire. Mark your calendars on April 28, 2019 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. to check out the antiques, collectables and craft booths! There will be over 150 booths plus a delicious assortment of tasty food booths!
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Knights Ferry School has announced Kim McCarthy will teach art at the Oakdale Junior High next year. Kim will be missed at Knights Ferry School!
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At the Community Club meeting, President Chris Peterson commended the Orange Blossom 4H group for their spectacular job working at the spaghetti dinner fundraiser over Civil War weekend.
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Upcoming Events/Meetings:
Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30pm Odd Fellows Rebekahs #361 meeting.
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Contact Nastasia Sweet at nastasiasweet25@gmail.com.
