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• Shooting suspect arrested

• 2 killed in trailer fire

• Fire scorches East Elm Street home

• Regional Roundup

March 20th, 2010

• Regional Roundup

• Students, employees plead for local school librarian jobs during tough times

• Cities vie for Google Internet service

• University of the Pacific installs first woman president

• 3 suspected gang members allegedly threaten women in Lodi for wearing red

• Hundreds more than expected in Lodi Unified School District receive pink slips

• City responds to reader questions about water meters

March 19th, 2010

• The many advantages to home ownership

• Building bridges

• Logbook

• Lodi police arrest two teens in connection with Wednesday night shooting

• TV listings incorrect

• Lodi directs federal funds for water meters, new playground

• Regional Roundup

March 18th, 2010

• Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

• Logbook

• Corrections

• Regional Roundup

• Fresno Republican Tom Marsella throws hat in ring at last minute for 14th District race

• San Joaquin County schools superintendent wins job without fight

• Republican hopefuls vie over who can oust Rep. Jerry McNerney

• Lodi woman's gold charm returned 25 years after it went missing

• Weekend stabbing victim surfaces

• Lodi City Council approves water meter plan, sets timeline

March 17th, 2010

• Regional Roundup

• Correction

• A job well done for city of Lodi's employee of the year, Cory Wadlow

• Lodi council takes up water meter plan in tonight's meeting

• Lodi celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Irish fare

• State Sen. Dave Cogdill, who represents Lodi area, to receive John F. Kennedy award

• Logbook

March 16th, 2010

• Preparing for emergencies

• Helping hands

• Logbook

• Lodi Police have little to go on in weekend gang-related crimes

• Vogel unopposed for supervisor; Nottoli has challenger

• Lodi Unified School District sends out hundreds of layoff notices

• Want to find out how to lower your electric bill?

March 15th, 2010

• Pairing perfection

• Public Meetings

• Regional Roundup

• Bill Huyett happy in Berkeley, but can't leave Lodi behind

• Two are shot, one stabbed, one beaten near Lodi party

• Smooth sailing on Lodian Leo Duncan's first skydive

• Heard it Through the Grapevine

March 13th, 2010

• Lodi City Council to discuss water meter questions

• Bout with multiple sclerosis leads Sean Becker to fight for medical pot

• Regional Roundup

• Voices, opinions on California's lethal injection proposal

• A look at the crane statue that could be coming to Lodi

• The public speaks about lethal injection

• Outspoken Lodi Unified School District critic, elementary teacher George Neely gives glimpse into purpose

• Lodi High student devotes Senior Project to Downtown Lodi Business Partnership campaign

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

• We must accept some responsibility (136)
• Lodi Police have little to go on in weekend gang-related crimes (76)
• Hundreds more than expected in Lodi Unified School District receive pink slips (69)
• Lodi City Council approves water meter plan, sets timeline (54)
• Two are shot, one stabbed, one beaten near Lodi party (45)
• Lodi police arrest two teens in connection with Wednesday night shooting (43)
• 3 suspected gang members allegedly threaten women in Lodi for wearing red (43)
• Lodi Unified School District sends out hundreds of layoff notices (33)
• Emanuel Lutheran Church close to leaving Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (24)
• Pigs, goats and sheep instead of education (22)

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A crafty senior

LOEL Center volunteer enjoys giving time by helping with sewing and craft groups

Margaret Horst feels volunteering is her way of giving back to the community.

"I think it's a good cause and you should do something for your community," she said.

In the past, she and her husband were active members of the Disabled American Veterans. Today, Horst enjoys giving her time to the LOEL Center, where she takes part in the sewing group and the craft group.

Q: How long have you volunteered at the LOEL Center, and how did you get involved?

A: It was years ago. I got involved because I like to sew. One of the girls took me and I got involved in the sewing group. We sew bibs, which we call clothing protectors. I was gone for about three or four years when my husband got sick. I've been back about seven years since September. Then I got started in the crafts in the mornings because she needed help.

Q: What kinds of things do you do for the classes?

A: I just do what she has ready for us as far as the crafts. When we sew, I cut the bibs and sew them. We make crafts for Meals on Wheels. We do Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day, 4th of July, Halloween and Christmas.

Q: Why do you enjoy volunteering for the LOEL Center?

A: Because they are all elderly people. Everybody seems to be interested in one another. The directors are very kind and they try to accommodate you. I like playing cards on Mondays. They always have something going on. They use the building as much as they can.

Q: What has been the most interesting project the craft group has made?

A: I liked Christmas and Mother's Day. We made little sachet bags for the mothers. I enjoyed that.

Q: What are some future projects the group is working on?

A: We're going to start on Valentine's Day when we go back on Jan. 7. We're going to cut valentines, put a doily on top and get a wrapped chocolate heart to put on there.

Q: Do you volunteer for any other groups?

A: I also volunteer for Alzheimer's. That is really my main priority. That, to me, is very important. I help stuff the envelopes for the newsletter.

Q: Why do you choose to volunteer?

A: I think its a good cause and you should do something for your community. Once I got started, I really enjoyed it.

Q: What is your personal favorite craft?

A: I like Mother's Day. I think we're going to make some jewelry boxes this time. Someone gave us some cigar boxes. We're going to cut out something to put on there.

Q: What do you never tire of?

A: I never tire of sewing. I'm just in another world when I'm sewing. And I like to play cards.

Q: What is your biggest indulgence?

A: I like helping children. I don't mind cooking dishes for the children and grandchildren. I like my daytrips. I really enjoy those. I'm going to go see Riverdance in January.

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

A: Oh, I'd choose my husband, definitely.