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Four Lodi Police employees celebrate their retirement, 97 years of service

Four women with a combined 97 years of experience working for the Lodi Police Department and city of Lodi celebrated their impending retirements on Wednesday afternoon.

Family, friends, coworkers and loved ones crowded into the Lodi Police Department Community Room to congratulate Sandy Meyers, Margie Martin, Debbie Hammonds and Susan Mora on their achievements.

The post-work plans differ for each woman — one wants to win big at blackjack while another wants to see the country — but each said they’re excited for the next phase of their lives.

While part-time employment is in the future plans for one, all of them said they would enjoy being able to set their own schedule and have more time for their families and themselves.

Sandy Meyers

Career length: 31 years.

Position: Meyers started with the Lodi Police Department’s records division before being promoted to chief secretary in 1985. She has worked with five police chiefs and two interim chiefs during her tenure at the position.

Plans: Meyers has a husband and eight grandchildren she looks forward to spending more time with. One of her favorite ways to unwind is to create greeting cards with her friends. The group, Stampin’ Up, is an organization of scrapbookers, craft enthusiasts and stamp collectors who sell their products privately. Meyers said she plans to go to stamp shows and related events during her retirement.

While she wants to continue to improve her skills with arts, crafts and photography, Meyers is also eagerly awaiting the chance to relax.

“I will enjoy being in my home, gardening and being in the pool,” she said.

What will she miss? “I will miss the people; my coworkers are like family. I have spent a lot of my life here.”

What won’t she miss? “I will not miss the mounds of paperwork. I thought we were supposed to be living in a paperless society. I’m not seeing it.”

Margie Martin

Career length: 26 years.

Position: Martin started as a crime analyst clerk before moving to the records division. She was the operations secretary for 18 years before becoming the courts liaison for the records division.

Plans: An avid outdoor enthusiast, Martin plans to take several camping trips in the coming years.

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