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Knights Ferry News for September 2, 2009
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It’s rattlesnake number 12 for the Noe family. It was by the dog pen at night and had 12 rattles and a button. Rattlesnakes add a rattle every time they shed their skin, young snakes might shed 4 times a year, less as they age. Randy Noe had to weed whack the yard for granddaughter Aubrey Mendonca’s third birthday party so there would be no hiding places for snakes. Aubrey wanted a swim party for family and friends and Bev didn’t want to have children running around with a possibility of snakes in the grass.

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At the MAC meeting Officer Daniels of the California Highway Patrol said it has been quiet, except for speeders on the highway. The Sheriff Deputy reported it has been an uneventful summer in the Ferry, thanks to the partnership with the U.S. Army Corp for the extra Deputy. Since July they have had 7 verbal disturbances, 2-misdemeanor vandalism, 2 petty theft and 1 identity theft. Jason Faridi from the Army Corp said they have had a 36 percent increase in visitation to the park but a 50 percent drop in citations. Raul Mendez, MAC Coordinator for Stanislaus County, spoke on the up-coming election, there is one seat vacant on the MAC, and Kasandra Ingram resigned because they are moving to Oakdale. Her seat can be replaced by appointment by Supervisor O’Brien. Shavon Haskell was the only one running for her seat so she will be appointed in lieu of an election. That leaves one seat vacant (Sally Goehring is not running again). The Oakdale Rural Fire Department has a new chief to start September 1st. They are looking for new board members. There may be a possibility of brown outs at the stations because of employee layoffs. Kasandra was presented with a gift for her service on the MAC and all enjoyed cake in her honor.

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Knights Ferry old timers were saddened to hear of the death of Frank Sweet. Frank and Mary used to live on Morrison Road and were active in the community.

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The Knights Ferry Community Church will kick off the Fall season on September 13th with a new Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. before the church services. They will no longer have the evening study.

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September 3rd is the Knights Ferry Community Club meeting at 7 p.m. It will be a dessert meeting.

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Sunday, September 6th is Breakfast Sunday in the Ferry. Come enjoy the Odd Fellows good food and meet and greet your neighbors and meet new people. After breakfast, check out the town and stores.

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Knights Ferry Garden Club will meet Wednesday, September 9th at 10 a.m. at Suzy Belen’s Mexican Restaurant on South Sierra in Oakdale. Plans for the Pumpkin Roll, and pumpkin rolls, will be discussed.

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Save the date — Friday, October 16th — the 50’s Dance at the Knights Ferry Community Clubhouse at 8 p.m. sponsored by the Knights Ferry Grammar School Foundation. This is a fun event so put it on your calendar.

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It was good to see Kim Whittey at the 50’s Roadhouse last Wednesday. She is the Knights Ferry Community Club’s Secretary but has been out of commission due to a horrible auto accident.

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Seen at Sonora’s Stage 3 presentation of Ron DeLacy from Doo Doo Wah were Lee and Mary Sue Shearer, Gary and Barbara Shook and Dave and Laura Simons.