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• Helping foster independence

• 'We did it!'

• Galt looks to revitalize C Street corridor

• New agriculture center opens in Stockton

• Three years ago, California said it would do something about heat-related deaths

• Two chambers endorse Andal; Lodi Chamber endorses Sieglock

• Regional Roundup

• Six nominated for Lodi Community Hall of Fame

• San Joaquin Delta College seeks citizens for oversight committee

• Two Lodi teams honored for top finishes

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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• 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)
• Lodi Flames slim playoff chances vanish in setback to Tracy Bulldogs (25)
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Six nominated for Lodi Community Hall of Fame

Inductees in the Lodi Community Hall of Fame for 2008 include leaders in education, space research, Downtown revitalization and agriculture.

Sponsored by the Lodi Boys and Girls Club, the Hall of Fame program recognizes local men and women who have made enduring contributions to the Lodi community. Inductees are to be honored at a dinner and program set for Oct. 11.

Honorees this year are:

The late Guy P. Wakefield, a high school teacher for the Lodi Unified School District for 34 years. Wakefield began teaching U.S. government and history at Lodi High School in 1942. He stayed on the East Campus, which became Tokay High School in 1972. For over 20 of his years, he served as CSF adviser. Following his retirement, he was active with the annual Retired Teachers Luncheon for high school teachers. He was also active in his church and visited members who were in convalescent homes.

Bertram Bulkin, a retired director of scientific space programs in the Space Science Division at Lockheed Missles and Space Company, where he was responsible for the Hubble Space Telescope and the Mission to Planet Earth environmental research. Bulkin continues to be active in the community by serving as a volunteer for the Lodi Unified School District, where he shares his experiences and knowledge with students.

Barbara McWilliams, former owner of Poser's TV and Radio in Lodi and leader in community improvement programs. She has been involved in the American Association of University Women, Nichols PTA and Lodi Sunrise Rotary. McWilliams was instrumental in the Downtown improvement project, the annual Christmas light parade, establishing the Lodi Public Library Foundation and planning the Lodi Wall Dog project.

Jerry Fry, manager of Mohr-Fry Ranches, Inc. Fry has been a leader in Lodi's farming industry and was involved in the formation of the California Association of Winegrape Growers. He served as president for the Lodi District Grape Growers, as a board member of the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission and a board member of the San Joaquin Cherry Growers. In 1994, he received the Lodi Grape Festival Blue Ribbon Award for his service and in 1999, he was inducted into the San Joaquin County Agriculture Hall of Fame.

Richard Jones, president and CEO of the Lodi Boys and Girls Club. Jones has worked with several Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the U.S. Since 1993, he has been involved with the Lodi Boys and Girls Club, where he has been instrumental in helping hundreds of children. He has been a part of California's foster care program and has spent most of his life as a single adopted father to 10 boys and one girl. He has also served as a foster parent.

Carol Marvel, a retired Lodi Public Library librarian. Following retirement, Marvel worked part-time for the Lodi City Clerk's office. She has served in various community organizations including the Lodi Community Band, where she served as president for 10 years, as president for the Modesto Branch of the American Association of University Women, board member and secretary of the Lodi Veterans Plaza Foundation, trustee of the Hill House Museum and co-chair of the Lodi Centennial Task Force, and was one of the original members of the Lodi Arts Commission.

Those interested in attending the Hall of Fame dinner may contact the Boys and Girls Club at 334-2697.