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• Local public works battle storm drain pollution

• Catching up with ... Patrick Johnston

• Regional Roundup

• Delta's cattails seen as global warming solution in California

• Lodians being taken for a ride

• Public Meetings

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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Community support sought for POAL's golf tournament

The Lodi Police Department first formed the Police Officers Association of Lodi in 1982. Although originally formed as a bargaining unit for police officers, the POAL is also involved in helping the community in a variety of ways.

In 1989, under the leadership of Dennis Lewis, the POAL sponsored the first Lodi Adopt-a-Child to provide gifts for children in need during the holidays. That program has now grown into its own nonprofit organization providing gifts of toys and clothing to thousands of children each year.

Throughout the past 26 years, POAL has given to local charities, the American Cancer Society, police Partners, cadet programs and school grants. You may have attended one of their fundraising events involving our Lodi Police Officers facing off with professional athletes in a charity basketball game.

The POAL is organizing the Lodi Police Department's 3rd annual golf tournament set for September 8, 2008, at the Woodbridge Golf and County Club.

In years past, we have had great success thanks to the community's support. Together, we were able to raise enough money to support local charitable organizations as well as send the department's Honor Guard and Traffic Unit to Washington, D.C. in 2009 to attend the Annual Peace Officer's Memorial Service. In addition to honoring officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, our Honor Guard and Traffic Unit will attend to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the loss of our own Motor Officer Rick Cromwell.

The Lodi Police Department golf tournament is successful because of the support received throughout the community. There are three ways to show your support:

• Join us on the course! Get a foursome together or sign up as an individual. Cost is $125 per person and includes cart, range balls, lunch, drinks, prime rib dinner and tee prizes!

• Not a golfer? Sponsor a hole for $100. Your name or business name will be placed on a professional-quality sign at a hole.

• Donate a raffle prize. Any products or services are welcome!

Thank you in advance for your support. Together, we will make a difference.

Kelly Michaels is a Traffic Services Officer with the Police Officer Association of Lodi.

If you would like to take part in this event, or have any questions, you may call Cpl. Scott Bratton at (209) 625-7197 or Cpl. Val Chaban at (209) 333-6856.

Comments, questions or advice for Behind the Badge can be e-mailed to jbiskup@pd.lodi.gov or mailed to 215 W. Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240, phone (209)333-6864.