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• New superintendent, Cathy Nichols-Washer, aims to raise academic standards of district

• Lodi police arrest two Stockton residents for allegedly trying to fill fake prescriptions

• Delta College ranked fifth in nation

• Plans tied to housing slump

• Fired-up for the Fourth

• 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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• The country's mess is our fault (155)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (67)
• 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 (28)
• Lodi Flames slim playoff chances vanish in setback to Tracy Bulldogs (25)
• Tokay in, traveling to unbeaten No. 3 Grant for football playoffs (25)
• Nightmares about America's future (23)

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Stoakes places third at state trap games

Accomplishment: Lodi High incoming senior Ben Stoakes was a member of the third-place team in the varsity division at the recent Scholastic Clay Target Program California Trap State Championship at the Kingsburg Gun Club in Kingsburg.

Ben Stoakes

Stoakes' teammates on Stockton Team were Lynn Groom and Steven Bergeleen of Stockton, Gino Belleci of Brentwood and Kevin Clinkenbeard of Oakdale.

Family: Mark and Barbara Stoakes, parents; one sister.

Favorite sport: Shooting. "I've always done it and I like when me and my dad spend time together," said Stoakes, who is a member of the Stockton-Waterloo Gun and Bocce Club.

Favorite athlete: Lodi High classmate Kyle Sinclair.

"We're pretty competitive at everything we do. Soccer, dodgeball, anything," Stoakes said.

Favorite hobbies: Shooting and hanging out with friends. Stoakes says he shoots at least once a week.

Favorite subject: Child development. Stoakes said his teacher, Mrs. Boschee, is like a second mother.

Would like to meet: Jesus. "I'm a very religious guy," Stoakes said.

Crowning achievement: Getting his driver's license. "I enjoy driving a lot, it's one of my favorite things to do," said Stoakes, who drives a Jeep Cherokee.

Plans: To attend college and become an adaptive physical education teacher.

Stoakes said he spends a week at Camp Barnabus in Missouri every summer and serves as a counselor helping mentally and physically challenged kids.

"It's an amazing experience for me," said Stoakes, who leaves for the camp in two weeks.

The Athlete of the Week is selected by the News-Sentinel sports staff. Nominations are gladly accepted. Stoakes will receive a T-shirt courtesy of Lodi Sporting Goods for being selected.