1954 Ford Patrol car Purchased with Zero Public Money
The Board of Supervisors made it official, last week. Supervisors formally adopted into the Del Norte family the 1954 (former Merced County) Ford Patrol Vehicle. Assignment: to serve in the private Del Norte Sheriff Posse.
Del Norters will not see the red lights in their rear view mirror from this vehicle
The Posse vehicle will be a sign of good will. Its first assignment will work with Del Norte Unified School District students in helping improve school attendance and academics for K12 students. During the semester, selected students from all DNUSD schools will be competing for attendance and academic achievement awards, both sustained and improved, for a ride in the antique vehicle.
Besides the ride, kids recognized will enjoy a CC Diner ice-cream cone.
All funds for the Acquisition came from private donations.
Coastal Cab has recently donated weather stripping, repairing old style siren and repairing emergency lighting, again all private money.
Silverio and Sandra Fernandes contributed $1,000 to the Posse.
Sheriff Scott and the Posse thank the community for its support.