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• Measure W fails

• A lonely day for poll workers in Lodi

• Why Measure W failed

• Lodi Unified School District cuts elementary layoff notices from 240 to 67

• David Paradiso says he stabbed woman as he felt threatened, paranoid

• Regional Roundup

• San Joaquin County may still be faced with a 15 percent water reduction by summer

• North San Joaquin eyes ballot measure to repeal Measure V

• Water board, residents clash over Bryan Pilkington distributing information

• Tokay students heading to National Science Bowl

November 20th, 2009

• Real estate market gets on more solid ground

• Advocacy groups sue East Bay Municipal Utility District over Pardee expansion

• National Guard troops return home in time for the holidays

• Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff

• Regional Roundup

• Stable southeast of Lodi approved

• Acampo woman killed

• One year after a heart attack, Lodi's Judy Mims thanks rescuers

• Galt plans to help residents with energy-efficient projects

November 19th, 2009

• Logbook

• Water surges in Mokelumne River yield more salmon

• Suspect arrested after hiding in fridge

• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22

• Operation: Christmas

• Corrections

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

• Chase ends in crash

• Lodi Unified School District board votes to cancel summer school for 2010

• Lodi City Council will consider redevelopment next June

• Galt Joint Union High School Distric hires new superintendent

November 18th, 2009

• Congress allocates money for local water projects

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

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

• Regional Roundup

• Galt City Council rejects study on rent stabilization

• Paranormal group conducts second investigation of building

November 17th, 2009

• Lodi Budget and Finance Committee to look into ways to save money on employee benefits

• Redevelopment to be discussed by Lodi City Council again

• Paying tribute to a Lodian

• Regional Roundup

• Court reinstates death penalty for killer of Lodi grad

• Clements gets free water rescue boat

• Clarification

• Decision on summer school expected at tonight's Lodi Unified School District meeting

November 16th, 2009

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

• Regional Roundup

• Correction

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

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

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

• Public Meetings

November 14th, 2009

• Regional Roundup

• 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

• Watchful neighbor in Lodi helped bust suspected burglars

• New Galt city manager juggles job, family

• Galt school district narrows superintendent search to one

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

November 13th, 2009

• What to expect with new homebuyer tax credit

• Lodi Muslim: Local mosque not involved

• Regional Roundup

• Burglary suspects are under arrest

• Lodi veteran recounts close calls in Vietnam

• Mayor Larry Hansen points out Lodi's economic progress

• First phase of Lockeford park by 2011?

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Elmer Mohrmann

Korean Conflict veteran

Elmer Lavern Mohrmann, 80, of Lodi, died on March 2. He was born on May 28, 1928 on a farm 7 miles southeast of Lockeford.

Mr. Mohrmann was a 1946 graduate of Lodi High School and attended California State University, San Jose for a period of time. He joined the Air Force in April of 1951, serving his tour of duty in Texas, Japan and Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in April of 1955.

After leaving the Air Force, he worked for the Claude C. Wood Company in Lodi until his retirement. He and his wife also owned Artistic Flowers and Gifts and, in his retirement, he was the manager of lawn and garden at Target. His hobbies included gardening and working in his extensive bonsai garden. He also enjoyed playing bridge, pinochle and other card games.

He is survived by his son, Eric Mohrmann, of Baltimore, Md.; daughters, Roxanne Sareeram, of Lodi, and Heather Braswell, of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; sister, Barbara Wakeham, of Clements; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Bettie Mohrmann, in 1998; and brother, Philip Mohrmann.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1510 W. Century Blvd., Lodi. Committal is private and there will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Widowed Persons Association of California, Chapter No. 6, P.O. Box 0933, Lodi, CA 95241.

Please sign the guest book at www.lodifuneralhome.com.

Lodi Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.