Garry Pace

A memorial service for Garry Dee Pace, 63, of Lodi, who died May 13, will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lodi Memorial Cemetery, 5750 E. Pine St., Lodi.

TonkaBell is a sweet girl who loves to play and has enjoyed a few meals. She needs a home where she can exercise and her diet monitored so she can lose those few extra pounds. If you would like give TonkaBell the love and attention she deserves, come and meet her.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson's former lawyer said Friday he was surprised when the former football hero told him over dinner at a Las Vegas hotel that he and several other men were planning a "sting" to take back items he believed had been stolen from him in Los Angeles.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson's former lawyer has some explaining to do.

Henry Zastrow

A memorial Mass for Henry C. Zastrow, 57, of Lodi, who died April 30, will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 215 W. Walnut St., Lodi. Inurnment will be private at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Thomas Spencer

A memorial service for Thomas Earl Spencer, 84, of Galt, who died April 22, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Eastside Church of Christ, 3880 E. Fairmont St., Stockton. Committal will be private.

Don’t let her size fool you. Miss TonkaBell is a sweet, sweet girl. She loves to play and has enjoyed a few meals. She needs a home where she can exercise and her diet monitored so she can lose those few extra pounds. If you would like more information about TonkaBell, please call PALS at (209) 224-0354. We have other cats and dogs available for adoption, so stop by the PALS Adoption Center located in Lodi at 1405 W. Kettleman Lane. Center hours are Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – closed Tuesday and Sunday. PALS is a Lodi-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in Lodi by increasing the number of animals adopted, reducing animal suffering and providing the highest level of humane care, thus ultimately reducing the number of surplus companion animals euthanized in the city of Lodi. Visit our link at petfinder.com to view cats and dogs currently available for adoption or our Web site at www.palslodi.org and find out how you can volunteer and/or foster the many animals waiting for permanent homes.

Bonnie Ruth (Woodall) Scott, 75, of Lodi, died May 11. She was born Dec. 1, 1937 in Lodi.

Dottie is a 1-year-old, spayed, white with black spots, wire-hair terrier mix. She weighs about eight pounds. Dottie came to PALS with a broken rear leg and had to have a cast put on which will be removed this week.

Say hello to Dottie. She is a one-year-old spayed white with black spotted WireHair Terrier mix, about 8 pounds. She came to us with a broken rear leg and had to have a cast put on, which will be removed this week. She is really sweet, friendly and enjoys other small dogs. If you would like more information about Dottie, please call PALS at (209) 224-0354. We have other dogs and cats available for adoption, so stop by the PALS Adoption Center located in Lodi at 1405 W. Kettleman Lane. Center hours are Tuesday to Friday rom 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. PALS is a Lodi-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in Lodi by increasing the number of animals adopted, reducing animal suffering and providing the highest level of humane care, thus ultimately reducing the number of surplus companion animals euthanized in the city of Lodi. Visit our link at petfinder.com to view cats and dogs currently available for adoption or our Web site at www.palslodi.org and find out how you can volunteer and/or foster the many animals waiting for permanent homes.

Sam Ninja is a short hair gray kitten. He is very friendly and will want to sit with you for petting and love. He gets along with other cats but would prefer the company of humans.

I have been trying to corner this column for well over a week now, and have finally pinned it down between laundry and watering flower pots. Also in the mix was a family gathering at California Al’s for Second Son’s and my joint birthday. A little newcomer to the group was my great-grandson, Second Daughter’s grandson via her son. I’ve already had a step great-grandson for a while, via Second Daughter’s stepdaughter. Gets complicated, doesn’t it? It’s nothing compared to the relationships among my forebears!

Sam Ninja is a short hair gray kittie. He is very friendly and wants to sit with you for pets and love. He gets along with other cats but would prefer the company of humans. If you would like more information about Sam Ninja, please call PALS at (209) 224-0354. We have other cats and dogs available for adoption so stop by the PALS Adoption Center located in Lodi at 1405 W. Kettleman Lane. Center hours are Tuesday to Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. PALS is a Lodi-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in Lodi by increasing the number of animals adopted, reducing animal suffering and providing the highest level of humane care,thus ultimately reducing the number of surplus companion animals euthanized in the city of Lodi. Visit our link at petfinder.com to view cats and dogs currently available for adoption or our Web site at www.palslodi.org and find out how you can volunteer and/or foster the many animals waiting for permanent homes. 

Jimmy is an apricot poodle who is approximately 2 years old. He came to the shelter with a heavy coat of matted hair. He has since been groomed has become a very happy dog. Jimmy seems to be housebroken and will go to anyone who will give him a glance or pat. If you are looking for a dog who doesn’t shed, Jimmy is the one for you.

The Lodi Animal Shelter has been named the best shelter in San Joaquin County, according to a recent countywide study. In 2012, the shelter had the lowest euthanasia rates and highest adoption rates of any other shelter in the county.

Volunteers — including a couple of celebrities — served 630 scoops of ice cream Saturday as part of the ongoing fundraising efforts to keep Galt Joint Union Elementary School District libraries open.

Megan is a young, spayed, long-hair calico. She is a little shy but will welcome attention. Megan doesn’t do well with small children — they are too fast and grabby. She just needs a nice lap and a soft hand with a brush in it. If you have a place in your heart and home, come and meet her.

Shelley is a young, smaller size, spayed spaniel mix. She weighs about 20 pounds. Shelley is somewhat shy until she gets to know you. She does love people and responds well to any attention. Shelly just needs a kind hand a lots of love.

Technology has permeated all aspects of the economy, helping companies conduct business with partners, attract customers and earn revenue faster and more conveniently. Nonprofits, such as charities, universities and government entities, also have embarked on the bandwagon of electronic business practices. Philanthropic institutions of all sizes have implemented procedures to accept, process and track donations online and via mobile. Gone are the days when these institutions would only rely on cash and check donations to fill their operating coffers.