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Knights Ferry News 7-17-19
Nastasia Sweet

There are few of us who are fortunate enough to share our country’s birthday month! Happy birthday Gordon Griesner, Kathy Mangante, Diane Boyer, Kay Martinelli, Bonnie Witzke, Vira Segni, Tasha Sweet, Kylea Coston, Chris Roek, Maureen and Michael McKibban, Barbara Shook, Wyatt Sousa, Alexa Bonson, Jax Poncabare, Adrian Arias, Kyla Ryan, Xavier Olivera, Maria Pineda, Tom Cassinetto, Makena Merritt, Kylie Greyshock-Nay, and the United States of America!

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We had a little excitement when a naked man was reported to be running around the edge of town near the campground. Thankfully, local residents were able to capture the man before law enforcement arrived. He was arrested and was taken to jail.

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There was a party to celebrate Dave Muniain’s “heavenly 75th” on Friday. The celebration started with a “pray, roast, and toast” at the Knights Ferry Cemetery and ended with live music, food, and drinks at the top of Dean Street in town.

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Last week, there was a burglary on Sonora Road. The thieves cut the locks on the gate and container and stole generators and equipment and they also broke into the house. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the sheriff as soon as possible.

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Two members of the local Odd Fellows Stanislaus Lodge #170 have been appointed to state position officers of the Odd Fellows of California. Fred Dolling is the Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of California, Tom Kopping is the Grand Guardian. In addition, Wendell Watson is the District Deputy Grand Master for District 24 and Pilar Kopping is the new District Deputy President for District 11.

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Contact Nastasia Sweet at nastasiasweet25@gmail.com

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Upcoming Events/Meetings:

Thursday, July 18 at 7:30pm Odd Fellows Bald Mtn Encampment #4 meeting.