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• Heat doesn't hinder lively, well attended Fourth at Lodi Lake

• Lodi Community Art Center loses home ... again

• Pyrotechnic professionals

• Don't panic: You have another year

• Home damaged in Lockeford blaze

November 21st, 2009

• Logbook

• Holiday drive spreads cheer to U.S. troops

• Galt High students want board to approve open-campus policy

• Poisoning victims remain hospitalized

• Expert: Half a mushroom cap can be deadly

• Tokay grad files claim over Lodi's Grape Bowl

• Lodi Middle School holds annual Turkey Trot

• Regional Roundup

• No motive or suspect in shooting

• Sacramento cop arrested for alleged kidnapping

November 20th, 2009

• Acampo woman killed

• Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff

• Advocacy groups sue East Bay Municipal Utility District over Pardee expansion

• Regional Roundup

• Galt plans to help residents with energy-efficient projects

• Stable southeast of Lodi approved

• One year after a heart attack, Lodi's Judy Mims thanks rescuers

• National Guard troops return home in time for the holidays

• Real estate market gets on more solid ground

November 19th, 2009

• Operation: Christmas

• Logbook

• Suspect arrested after hiding in fridge

• Chase ends in crash

• Galt Joint Union High School Distric hires new superintendent

• Sales tax hike yields dividends: 5 new officers join Galt Police

• Lodi Unified School District board votes to cancel summer school for 2010

• Water surges in Mokelumne River yield more salmon

• Lodi City Council will consider redevelopment next June

• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22

• Corrections

November 18th, 2009

• Regional Roundup

• Paranormal group conducts second investigation of building

• Congress allocates money for local water projects

• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react

• Lodi man finds wife's ashes during police display of stolen property

• Galt City Council rejects study on rent stabilization

November 17th, 2009

• Paying tribute to a Lodian

• Lodi Budget and Finance Committee to look into ways to save money on employee benefits

• Regional Roundup

• Decision on summer school expected at tonight's Lodi Unified School District meeting

• Clements gets free water rescue boat

• Redevelopment to be discussed by Lodi City Council again

• Court reinstates death penalty for killer of Lodi grad

• Clarification

November 16th, 2009

• Correction

• Public Meetings

• City Council 'triple-dog dared' to ditch cars, use Lodi buses

• Sierra Adventure store to close after four years in Downtown Lodi

• Lodi's First Sip event showcases area wineries' latest vintages

• Three members of Lodi-area family fall ill after eating poisonous mushrooms they reportedly found at Lodi Lake

• Regional Roundup

November 14th, 2009

• Galt school district narrows superintendent search to one

• Regional Roundup

• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise

• Watchful neighbor in Lodi helped bust suspected burglars

• New Galt city manager juggles job, family

• Despite an increase in homeless students, school districts look to bolster enrollment, raise revenue

• A first look at 2009 vintages at Lodi's First Sip wine-tasting event

The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days.

• The country's mess is our fault (165)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (70)
• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22 (48)
• The haves should help the have-nots (30)
• Public health care is a Christian option (29)
• Tokay in, traveling to unbeaten No. 3 Grant for football playoffs (25)
• Government-run health care is a bad idea (17)
• Young woman fatally shot at Acampo home (17)
• Sierra Adventure store to close after four years in Downtown Lodi (16)

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Lifelong Lodi resident has enjoyed the chance to work in many organizations

Bev Hoag has lived in Lodi her entire life. She was even born in the same house as her mother. Later, she was a teacher at the same school her grandmother was a custodian in and where her mother was a student years earlier. At 78, Hoag says she finds a lot of things interesting and her eagerness to learn has kept her active in many organizations within the community.

Q: What groups do you belong to or serve in?

A: I was active with AAUW and am now bowing out. I held office and did a telephone tree where I was calling members to remind them of meetings. I was a partner for eight years and retired from that three years ago. I was a docent at Micke Grove Zoo for eight to 10 years. At one time, I served on the San Joaquin County Mental Health Advisory Board and was president for eight years. I was active with the teachers association. I recently quit tutoring with the literacy program. The lady I was tutoring is now going to Delta and working part time. I also helped to establish NAMI with three other people.

I'm still a docent at Hill House Museum one Sunday a month. I also work in the bookstore library. I'm still active with my sorority alumni, Zeta Phi. The group is no longer but we get together once a year for luncheon and raffle to raise money for scholarships for women.

Q: What has been your favorite group to work in?

A: Probably the Historical Society because of my background in Lodi and with family being here for a number of years. I also enjoyed working on the Mental Health Advisory Board.

Q: What kind of job did you have?

A: I was a teacher for 23 years here in Lodi at Houston School, then Heritage School and Lawrence School. I ended up at Beckman School. That was the most gratifying experience. One year I recieved the John R. Williams Award.

Q: What is the John R. Williams Award?

A: It is given by the San Joaquin County Teachers Association once a year. It is given to who they feel is a outstanding as far as an organization person as well as teaching. My submission was signed by a lot of teachers, so I was very proud of that.

Q: What are your hobbies?

A: I knit and play pinochle. I love to do crossword and jig saw puzzles. I love to read. I don't understand when people say they are bored. I can always find something to do. I go to movies and see plays at Delta. Right now, I belong to a summer reading program at the library.

Q: What was the last book you read?

A: I just started reading a condensed version of The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks.

Q: What are your future dreams?

A: At 78, (laughs) well, I don't know. I just want to be able to keep on doing what I'm doing. Just to be able to get around and do things I enjoy. My future dreams are just maintaining my lifestyle.

Q: What is your best life memory?

A: I have traveled a lot. I've been a lot of places. I can't think of just one thing. There have been so many good things. I really enjoy my life. I have so much to be thankful for.

Q: Do you have any children, grandchildren?

A: I have two sons and three grandchildren. My grandson is about to be married.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?

A: I'm happy about everything I've belonged to, things accomplished and honors I've recieved. They are all precious.

Q: Describe yourself in three words.

A: I think I'm friendly. Also, interested because I'm interested in a lot of things. When people start talking, I think, "Oh that's so interesting." And, upbeat because I usually feel good about things. Most of the time I see the good side of things.

Q: What is the most interesting thing you have heard?

A: There hasn't been one particular thing. They say you learn something new everyday. That's very true. There is always something interesting out there to learn. I'm just a curious person.

Q: If you could have dinner with anyone living or dead, who would it be?

A: Probably more than one person; my family, the ones no longer here and the ones here. They are special and important.