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• Electric utility's credit rating gets a boost

• Pedestrian killed on 99 near Jahant Road

• Same-day Dial-A-Ride fares to double June 1

• Galt High shows Warrior pride as they get diplomas

• Galt High valedictorian Ashley Tiapon excited about early start to career in medicine

• Galt High's top graduates

• Rough road for many at Liberty, but the journey has united them

• Liberty High top graduates

• Regional Roundup

• Family has four generations graduate from Galt High

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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• The country's mess is our fault (161)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (70)
• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise (58)
• 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)
• Lodi Flames slim playoff chances vanish in setback to Tracy Bulldogs (25)
• Tokay in, traveling to unbeaten No. 3 Grant for football playoffs (25)
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Ollie Gatschet

Enjoyed baking for grandchildren

Ollie Caton Gatschet, 96, of Lodi, died on May 25 in a local convalescent hospital following a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 14, 1911, in Dakota.

Mrs. Gatschet recently moved to Lodi from Shasta Lake. She had worked as a switchborard operator for William Randolph Hearst for several years prior to retirement. She enjoyed baking for her grandchildren, reading, watching football and watching the Giants play baseball.

She is survived by her son, Tim Gatschet, of Lodi; daughter, Mary Warner, of Lodi; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by in death by her husband, Paul Louis Gatschet, in 1985.

A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Donahue Funeral Home, 123 N. School St., Lodi, with Pastor Mike Abdollahzadeh of Lodi Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Committal will follow at Lodi Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Penny Pine, Attn: Joyce Pratt, 4260 Eight Mile Rd, Camino, CA 95709.

Donahue Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.