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November 04, 2013 07:33 AM

50th Annual Pumpkin Roll

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Pumpkin roll creator Lee Shearer marks the end line for the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Pumpkin roll creator Lee Shearer marks the end line for the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Knights Ferry resident Michelle Muller rolls her pumpkin in the senior competition at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Knights Ferry resident Michelle Muller rolls her pumpkin in the senior competition at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Neil David takes a measurement at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The winner is decided by which roller get their pumpkin closest to the line.
Neil David takes a measurement at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The winner is decided by which roller get their pumpkin closest to the line. The Modesto Bee
Sharon Null of Ceres throws her pumpkin at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Sharon Null of Ceres throws her pumpkin at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Cooper Owen, 3, of Oakdale rolls a pumpkin in the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Cooper Owen, 3, of Oakdale rolls a pumpkin in the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Kids watch the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Kids watch the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Janell Percey holds her son Layton, 2, as the watch his pumpkin slowly roll as Lee Shearer, left, looks on during the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Janell Percey holds her son Layton, 2, as the watch his pumpkin slowly roll as Lee Shearer, left, looks on during the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Kyle Mangante, 2, of Oakdale, throws a pumpkin at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Kyle Mangante, 2, of Oakdale, throws a pumpkin at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Lauren Porter, 3, is cheered on by her father Russell Porter during the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Lauren Porter, 3, is cheered on by her father Russell Porter during the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Pumpkin roll creator Lee Shearer addresses the crowd during the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Pumpkin roll creator Lee Shearer addresses the crowd during the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Oakdale resident Jesse Velasco watches as his daughter Josie Mae, roll a pumpkin during the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Oakdale resident Jesse Velasco watches as his daughter Josie Mae, roll a pumpkin during the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Tristan Voortman, 5, won the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Tristan Voortman, 5, won the children's roll at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Jim Waterman celebrates his winning roll in the senior competition at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Jim Waterman celebrates his winning roll in the senior competition at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Pumpkin roll creator Lee Shearer, middle, keeps an eye on Helen Dixon of Arizona during the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Pumpkin roll creator Lee Shearer, middle, keeps an eye on Helen Dixon of Arizona during the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Helen Dixon of Arizona receives the winners trophy in the senior division from Pumpkin roll creator Lee Shearer at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Helen Dixon of Arizona receives the winners trophy in the senior division from Pumpkin roll creator Lee Shearer at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
Emma Morales, 12, paints the face of Dakota Voortman, 9, at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013.
Emma Morales, 12, paints the face of Dakota Voortman, 9, at the 50th Annual Pumpkin Roll on Main Street in Knights Ferry on Sunday November 3, 2013. The Modesto Bee
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