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• Skate park violations = hefty fees

• 'We'll go from Genesis to Revelation in nine holes'

• Lodi aims for seat at commuter rail table

• Lodi Grape Festival kicks off today

• Regional Roundup

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

• 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

• Chase ends in crash

• Operation: Christmas

• Logbook

• Suspect arrested after hiding in fridge

• Galt Joint Union High School Distric hires new superintendent

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

November 18th, 2009

• Regional Roundup

• Paranormal group conducts second investigation of building

• Congress allocates money for local water projects

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

• Galt City Council rejects study on rent stabilization

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

November 17th, 2009

• Clarification

• 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

• Paying tribute to a Lodian

November 16th, 2009

• Correction

• Public Meetings

• Regional Roundup

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

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

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

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

November 14th, 2009

• Galt school district narrows superintendent search to one

• Regional Roundup

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

• Watchful neighbor in Lodi helped bust suspected burglars

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

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

• New Galt city manager juggles job, family

November 13th, 2009

• What to expect with new homebuyer tax credit

• Lodi Muslim: Local mosque not involved

• Regional Roundup

• Mayor Larry Hansen points out Lodi's economic progress

• First phase of Lockeford park by 2011?

• Lodi veteran recounts close calls in Vietnam

• Burglary suspects are under arrest

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Bobbie McGee

Employed by St. Joseph's Medical Center

Bobbie McGee, 68, of Lodi, died Sept. 9. He was born July 31, 1939, in Arkansas.

Mr. McGee resided in the Lodi area for 64 years. He was employed as a welder for Koering Company, Col Cal Division, until the plant closed. He then worked for St. Joseph's Medical Center, where he was the department head of central service, laundry and security. He was instrumental in the beginning of Hospitals Credit Union and the purchase of real estate that lead to the expansion of the hospital. During his employment at St. Joseph's, he led the campaign for United Way and was involved in many social activities includng coaching the hospital's women's softball team. Following his employment with the hospital, he managed property for Glenborough Corp. across California and parts of Oregon and Texas. Following his retirement, he installed automatic gate operators and had other side jobs.

He was a lifetime member of the Amblers Men's Club and was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Lodi, the Elks Lodge in Stockton and the Odd Fellows Lodge in Linden. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing in Alaska, Howard Prairie Lake in Oregon and Lake Topaz. He also enjoyed music, dancing and people.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn McGee; daughters, Sherry McGee-Casey and Lori McGee-Fikes; step-sons, Michael Phillips and Richard Phillips; sisters, Beatrice Peabody, Ruby Roberts and Martha McGee; brothers, Billie McGee and Lonnie "Guy" McGee; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday in the Chapel of the Flowers at Cherokee Memorial Park, Highway 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi. A private committal will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204; or to St. Joseph's Medical Center, Regional Cancer Center, Family COPE Program, 1800 N. California St., Stockton, CA 95204.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.