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U.S. Army Air Corps veteran Larry Re looks over a book Thursday about the bomber group he flew with during World War II. Re was a flight engineer in a B-17 bomber and was shot down over the North Sea. He survived after being towed to safety by a British officer, who became a close friend. Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: A veteran remembers
“(Veterans Day) is a day to remember a lot of friends — most of ’em aren’t here any more,” Tracy’s Larry Re said. “The real heroes didn’t come back.”
Nov 10, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Claims adjuster-turned-teacher Thomas Lee shows off the classroom turtle. Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: MH teacher finds life after layoff
It took a pink slip from an insurance company for Mountain House resident Thomas Lee to find his true calling as a teacher.
Nov 03, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
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A 16-foot-tall steel pumpkin man sculpture — the work of Bill Kirk — belches fire into the night sky in Banta on Saturday night. The menacing metalwork, made from cast-off pieces of scrap, will be part of the holiday decorations for a Halloween party this weekend. All photos by Glenn Moore, Tracy Press In the Spotlight: Tracy's mad metal scientist
Belching fire into the fall night sky, the menacing metal creation of welding guru Bill Kirk stands watch over his shop and will greet guests to a wicked party on All Hallows Eve.
Oct 27, 2009 | 3 3 comments | 50 50 recommendations | email to a friend
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Flora Carson knits a snowman in her room at Tracy Convalescent Hospital. Despite losing her sight several months ago, Carson continues her precision needlework. Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: Keeping her hands busy
Flora Carson might not be able to see, but she’s still one of the best when it comes to needlework.
Oct 20, 2009 | 1 1 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
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Stephanie Burrell’s son, Sammy, was born several weeks early, but is now a healthy 4-year-old boy. Glenn Moore/Our Town In the Spotlight: A mom on the march
Stephanie Burrell’s son inspires her to help bring a March of Dimes fundraiser walk to Tracy.
Oct 14, 2009 | 2 2 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ron Freschi, guitarist for hair metal group Babylon A.D. in the 1980s, now runs a recording studio for upcoming artists out of his Tracy home. ’80s rocker still making music
A Tracy man turns producer in his home recording studio.
Oct 07, 2009 | 3 3 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Spotlight: Former Tracy resident flowers in the big city
by Cassie Kolias/ Our Town
Sep 29, 2009 | 1 1 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
Former Tracy resident Erin Rosenow finds success and fame as a florist in San Francisco.
In the Spotlight: Tracy teen finally gets chance to live in a box
by Justin Lafferty / Our Town
Sep 22, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
This is the fourth year Ana Celestine has been involved with Kids in a Box, but Friday’s event will be a little closer to her heart.
In the Spotlight: Guiding principal
by Justin Lafferty/ TP staff
Sep 15, 2009 | 8 8 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
North School's Frederick Medina is honored with an induction into a local hall of fame.
In the Spotlight: 2007 Bean Princess claims 2009 Bean Queen crown
by By Justin Lafferty
Sep 11, 2009 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
Pageants seem fairly routine for Madeline Freseman.
In the Spotlight: Cuevas joins bean royalty courts
by By Justin Lafferty
Sep 11, 2009 | 1 1 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
This is Brittany Cuevas’ first year as a Tracy Dry Bean Festival pageant winner.
Spotlight: Tracy High's resident playwright
by Justin Lafferty/ Our Town
Sep 01, 2009 | 1 1 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
Seventeen-year-old senior Stephanie Neuerburg watches her work come to life thanks to her fellow students.
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