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• Parade of Lights puts Downtown Lodi in holiday mood

• Action! Film crew shoots movie trailer in Lodi

• Galt Market seeks to attract more vendors by lowering fees

• Another sign of the times: Area light artist forgoes holiday sculpture

• Regional Roundup

• Corrections

November 21st, 2009

• Logbook

• Holiday drive spreads cheer to U.S. troops

• Galt High students want board to approve open-campus policy

• Poisoning victims remain hospitalized

• Expert: Half a mushroom cap can be deadly

• Tokay grad files claim over Lodi's Grape Bowl

• Lodi Middle School holds annual Turkey Trot

• Regional Roundup

• No motive or suspect in shooting

• Sacramento cop arrested for alleged kidnapping

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

• Operation: Christmas

• Logbook

• Suspect arrested after hiding in fridge

• Chase ends in crash

• Galt Joint Union High School Distric hires new superintendent

• Sales tax hike yields dividends: 5 new officers join Galt Police

• 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

November 18th, 2009

• Regional Roundup

• Paranormal group conducts second investigation of building

• Congress allocates money for local water projects

• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react

• Lodi man finds wife's ashes during police display of stolen property

• Galt City Council rejects study on rent stabilization

November 17th, 2009

• Paying tribute to a Lodian

• 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

• Clarification

November 16th, 2009

• Correction

• Public Meetings

• City Council 'triple-dog dared' to ditch cars, use Lodi buses

• Sierra Adventure store to close after four years in Downtown Lodi

• Lodi's First Sip event showcases area wineries' latest vintages

• Three members of Lodi-area family fall ill after eating poisonous mushrooms they reportedly found at Lodi Lake

• Regional Roundup

November 14th, 2009

• Galt school district narrows superintendent search to one

• Regional Roundup

• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise

• Watchful neighbor in Lodi helped bust suspected burglars

• New Galt city manager juggles job, family

• Despite an increase in homeless students, school districts look to bolster enrollment, raise revenue

• A first look at 2009 vintages at Lodi's First Sip wine-tasting event

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• The country's mess is our fault (166)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (72)
• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22 (50)
• Public health care is a Christian option (33)
• The haves should help the have-nots (30)
• Tokay in, traveling to unbeaten No. 3 Grant for football playoffs (25)
• Government-run health care is a bad idea (18)
• Young woman fatally shot at Acampo home (17)
• Sierra Adventure store to close after four years in Downtown Lodi (16)

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Homes for the holidays

Lodi homeowners to share their holiday decor in Omega Nu's annual Holiday Home Tour

Are you yearning for the festive feeling of Christmas? An abundance of angels, Christmas trees and colors of red, white, green and gold will help ring in the season at some local homes and businesses at the Omega Nu Sorority's annual Holiday Home Tour on Sunday. To benefit charity organizations, five homes and two businesses will be open for those who wish to view Christmas decor. Each homeowner has chosen a nonprofit organization to donate funds to.

In addition to the homes, Uncorked will be open for appetizers and coffee and the World of Wonders Science Museum will be open for wine and appetizers.

Wheeler home

As you enter the Wheeler home, you are greeted by a Christmas wreath on the front door and two Christmas trees on each side of the door. A sled with a reindeer sits ready to greet the home's guests in the entryway on the inside. Angels sit atop the mantel of the home's large fireplace. Across from that, on a table, sits a white miniature fireplace with Santa on one side and a dog sitting in a chair on the other. Other Santas fill the room, along with some Christmas greenery along the top of the bookcase and up the stairs.

Located on the lake course of the Woodbridge Golf and Country Club, the home was designed by Bob and Dianne Wheeler. Along with its welcoming fireplace, it features a sunken bar with granite countertops, his and hers separate bathrooms, an oversized closet, 12 television screens and an open backyard leading into the golf course.

Dianne Wheeler said she loves the openness of the home and the warmth it provides.

"I can be in the kitchen and can see what's going on. When we're entertaining, I don't miss anything," she said.

A small white fireplace. Santa and chair rest on a countertop in front of Dianne Wheeler's fireplace in her home near the Woodbridge Golf and Country Club. Wheeler's home will be part of the Omega Nu Holiday Home Tour. (Brian Feulner/News-Sentinel)

Her favorite decoration is the Santa that sits on a chair, which she has placed under the decorative table in the front room. She said they acquired it at an auction for the Lodi Boys and Girls Club.

Because Bob Wheeler has been very involved with the Boys and Girls Club, that is the organization they chose to raise funds for.

"This was a chance to do something for our community," said Dianne Wheeler.

Jackson home

The Jackson home is filled with Santas, miniature Christmas trees, ceramic carolers and wreaths adorning the home's three fireplaces. Another wreath hangs in their teenage daughter's room and features a teen magazine and a Cosmo magazine, along with other ornaments.

Tucked away in the middle of 25 acres of vineyards, the home features exposed wood beam trusses and forged iron chandeliers in the living room, travertine floors and a stone and woodbeam fireplace. The large gourmet kitchen features a cast stone fireplace and large windows overlook the outside gathering area, which includes a swimming pool and fireplace.

The home of Lisa Jackson will be included in the Omega Nu Holiday Home Tour. (Jennifer M. Howell/News-Sentinel)

Lisa Jackson said she enjoys the feel of the home.

"There's not a room you can't live in," she said. "It can be what it is, but is still homey."

She enjoys their Christmas tree decorations, the sentimental ornaments and collecting for the up-and-coming themes.

Since her mother and her sister-in-law are breast cancer survivors, the Jacksons have chosen to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

"It is something that is close to my heart," she said.

Maggetti home

Inside the Maggetti home is a Christmas wonderland. To the left of the entrance is the sports room that features a tall Christmas tree adorned in brown raffia bows, and a big Christmas throw rug lies on the floor.

The dining room features blue and gold ornaments on the table and on a small Christmas tree. On the table in the kitchen sits a mini Christmas tree with poinsettia plants around it. Big red bows are tied around the table's chairs.

The living room, which Ruthie Maggetti calls the black and white room, is decorated with bits of white, black-andred in throw pillows, blankets, poinsettias, candles and toy soldiers which line the top of a bookshelf. Their main bath is decked out in white poinsettias and greenery with gold decorations.

Located in Sun West, the Maggetti's home features the sports room, with various sports articles and memorabilia on the wall, and a spacious kitchen and living room area, with windows looking out into a large backyard.

The Maggettis enjoy the size of their home and feel it is perfect for the two of them. They also love their neighborhood.

"We have the best neighbors ever," said Ruthie Maggetti.

Her favorite decoration is the large throw rug in the sports room that features Santa filling stockings.

While in high school, the Maggetti's daughter was diagnosed with ITP, which is a blood disorder. For this reason, they decided to raise funds for the Platelet Disorder Support Association.

"I decided to enter when I was told I could donate to whatever nonprofit organization we wanted to," said Ruthie Maggetti.