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Sara Gamache (right), first woman president of Tracy Golf & Country Club, and club pro Shaun McCarty chat on the fifth green of the 18-hole course. Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: Queen of the greens
Sara Gamache, the first woman to head up the board of directors of Tracy Golf & Country Club, has her focus on steering the local golf club through the challenges of a difficult economy.
Mar 02, 2010 | 3 3 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jamie Zimmerman, a Pleasanton dance studio owner who moved to Mountain House three months ago, has set up local dance classes for children in the community. She saw a gap in after-school offerings for non-athletic youngsters and decided to share her love for dance. Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: Dancer shares passion closer to home
Jamie Zimmerman, 46, said she wanted to set up dance classes in Mountain House, because she saw the need for more after-school activities.
Feb 23, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Nila Dhugga and her 7-year-old daughter, Reyva, assemble treats as part of a back-to-school care package for kids that will be donated to the McHenry House Family Shelter. Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: Packed with love
To one Tracy resident and a giving group of friends, back-to-school shopping season arrived much later than normal.
Feb 16, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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Artist Edgardo Cometa has used his artwoork to illustrate a children s book. Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: A new way for kids to explore the cosmos
Edgardo Cometa shares his vision of the universe with youngsters whom he hopes to inspire.
Feb 09, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
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John Ryan and Mercedes Silveira, the Tracy Chamber of Commerce Male and Female Citizens of the Year. Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: Mr. Interfaith and Mrs. Inspiration
Jack Ryan and Mercedes Silveira are the 2009 citizens of the year.
Feb 03, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: A long lifeline
Centenarian Mabel Moitoso recalls hosting dozens of immigrants fleeing an Azorean disaster
Jan 26, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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In the Spotlight: Prayer for a park
by Jaclyn Hirsch / Our Town
Jan 19, 2010 | 10 10 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
A pair of Tracy residents secure their community’s common space through service.
In the Spotlight: On a mission around the world
by Our Town
Jan 12, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Andrew Jorgenson and Becky Lanza embark for Africa with 15 other church members to improve the lives of locals.
In the Spotlight: ‘Wild child’ finds room to grow in Army
by Justin Lafferty / Our Town
Jan 05, 2010 | 3 3 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
The Army has helped Staff Sgt. Rachelle Renaud grow and mature since she left Tracy as a girl who wasn’t quite sure what she wanted to do with life.
In the Spotlight: The music woman
by Justin Lafferty/ Our Town
Dec 29, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
Melody is all in the family for Kimball High teacher Cecile Henderson.
In the Spotlight: Deli owner serves up community spirit
by Justin Lafferty / Our Town
Dec 22, 2009 | 2 2 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
He’s been in Tracy a little less than two years, but Mike Trotter already seems like one of the most popular guys in town.
In the Spotlight: Now playing, Lisa Rodrigues
by Justin Lafferty/ Our Town
Dec 15, 2009 | 2 2 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
The Tracy mom and teacher returns to the stage, one of her earliest loves.
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