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THE MOUNTIES RECEIVE HONORS
September 24, 2007, the Lodi News Sentinel reported:
On September 22, 2007, the Clements-Lockeford Chamber of Commerce
honored the organization with Mokelumne Mounties Day at Lockeford Hay Station.
The chamber-hosted event featured a barbecue, face painting and live music. The
Mounties received proclamations from Lodi Mayor Bob Johnson, San Joaquin County
Supervisor Ken Vogel and representatives for Assemblyman Greg Aghazarian,
R-Stockton, and Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton. "That group is just a
group of go-getters," chamber CEO Cynthia Haynes said of the Mounties. "They're
a perfect example of what children are capable of doing if parents get involved
in their lives. I think it makes outstanding future citizens."
"You want a day? I'll get you a day," Romero responded. Romero fired
off letters and e-mails to anyone who would listen. She approached Johnson about
getting the Lodi City Council to issue a proclamation. She also contacted the
Clements-Lockeford Chamber and more than 300 Mokelumne Mounties alumni and
chamber members. The Mounties get help from several sponsors to defray
expenses to enter competitions as part of reciprocal agreements.
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