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February 8th, 2010

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February 6th, 2010

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February 5th, 2010

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February 4th, 2010

• Managers at Geweke Toyota answer questions about recall

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February 3rd, 2010

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February 2nd, 2010

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Lodi teen wins state award in 'Fight the Bite' poster contest

Lodi seventh-grader Jordyn Crawford, among two dozen winners from states across America in the national "Fight the Bite" poster contest, was honored by the local Mosquito Vector and Control District on Tuesday. The national win comes with a $50 savings bond and certificate.

The contest was sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the DEET Education Program.

"I was inspired to do the poster because my mom has Lyme disease," Crawford said in a press release. "I thought it was a positive way to get involved since my mom is battling the disease."

Her mother, Christina, said her daughter is artistic and "a true humanitarian."

Crawford is involved with student council and served as student body president this past school year at Leroy Nichols Elementary. She enjoys helping other students and has been recognized by her school for doing so. Crawford, who started the seventh grade last month, plays sports and enjoyed swimming over the summer.

She took one of the state awards, while the two national contest winners hail from Stockton, Kan., and Springfield, Mo. The announcement was made in June, but the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District board of trustees wanted to publicly recognize Crawford with a separation certificate and recognition, according to spokesman Aaron Devencenzi. To view the complete list of winners, including photos of their posters, visit www.fightthebitecontest.org/FB_PosterWinners.html.

They also will be displayed at CDC headquarters in Atlanta and in the DEET Education Program offices in Washington, D.C. The sponsors will share the images nationally with public health educators and school nurses, and there are plans to incorporate the winning posters into future educational materials.

Contact reporter Jennifer Bonnett at jenniferb@lodinews.com.