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Mask dispute cancels school board meeting By Aaron Geerts Enterprise staff writer

Yolo Superior Court Judge Peter Williams welcomes Plainfield Elementary School’s debate team and their teacher, Christy Johnson, to his courtroom Wednesday. Lauren Keene/ Enterprise photo

Judge looks to sharpen minds Debate program offers life skills By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer WOODLAND — Is screen time beneficial for children under age 12? Just ask the fifth and sixth graders of Plainfield Elementary School’s debate team. That was their topic for a mock debate held last week

before Yolo Superior Court Judge Peter Williams, who recently resurrected a pilot program he launched two years ago. His goal: to introduce more young students to public speaking, a skill he says he struggled with in his youth. “Kids just don’t have the

and it all went away,” he said. As schools went back into session last spring, Williams sought to give the program another shot. Plainfield Elementary in rural Woodland took him up on his offer. Sixth-grade teacher Christy Johnson, who heads up Plainfield’s debate team of fifth and sixth-graders, said the experience not only has taught them

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City Council to resume in-person meetings May 10

County rescinds quarantine order

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy

Enterprise staff writer

Enterprise staff writer More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced City Council meetings into a remote format, the city plans to resume in-person meetings on May 10. “(It’s) long-awaited, I know,” City Manager Mike Webb said during Tuesday’s remote council meeting. “We’re going on over two years now,” he noted. “We now have a target date of returning to inperson City Council meetings May 10. Our team is working to make sure everything is in place (for)

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opportunity to practice public speaking nowadays. I didn’t when I was younger,” Williams said. “The earlier that kids can start will serve them well in the future.” Williams started the program early 2020 by reaching out to the Woodland, Davis and West Sacramento school districts to find schools interested in forming debate teams. Six schools took part in the project, “and then Covid hit

The regularly scheduled Davis School board meeting on Thursday, April 7, abruptly ended before it got started due to a disruption in the audience. Much like in the beginning of every board meeting, Board President Tom Adams was about to take roll when he spotted members of the audience not wearing masks. He promptly asked them to put on masks and was met with refusal. This refusal, however, comes in the wake of California lifting its mask mandates as of March 1. Adams asked multiple times for the audience members to put on masks, but to no avail. Subsequently, he addressed a disgruntled audience member directly, who then began shouting back their noncompliance. After multiple bangs of the gavel and failed attempts at de-escalation, the meeting was put into a recess. Minutes later, the board reconvened and announced that the meeting would be adjourned due to the disruption. This follows a similar disruption about 10 minutes into the March 17

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that return to our community chambers with the council.” As was the case prior to the onset of the pandemic, meetings will be streamed online and recorded, and those recordings posted on the city web site. Meetings are also broadcast live on cable TV, “so folks will still be able to access the meetings via multiple methods, live and recorded,” said Webb. Still to be determined is how public comment will be handled. Currently members of

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WEATHER Today: Sunny and breezy. High 74. Low 45.

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Effective immediately, Yolo County residents who have been in close contact with someone infected with COVID-19 and have no symptoms are no longer required to quarantine, regardless of vaccination status, unless they live or work in a high-risk setting. Such settings include homeless and emergency shelters, healthcare settings, correctional facilities and longterm care facilities. Previously, unvaccinated individuals were expected to quarantine following a close contact. Exposed individuals should still get tested for

COVID-19 three to five days after an exposure and wear a mask around others for 10 days, but can continue to work, go to school, and participate in normal activities as long as they have no symptoms, according to a statement from the county announcing the mass quarantine order was being rescinded. The mass isolation order remains in effect, requiring isolation for individuals who have tested positive. “I am rescinding the local quarantine order in order to reduce confusion created by having different guidance at the local and state levels,” said Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson. “The change recognizes that

COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, with transmission levels decreasing and safe, effective vaccines available.” As the incubation period of circulating variants of the virus has grown shorter (now averaging two to three days), quarantine has become less useful, with many exposed individuals receiving notification of an exposure after their incubation period ended, Sisson said. ———— Safe, effective vaccines may be available, but not all eligible Yolo County residents are taking advantage of them.

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There’s only going to be one winner “B oth sides claim victory in DiSC ruling,” said the front-page headline in this very newspaper on the first day of April. And no, this was not an April Fool’s joke by the staff of The Davis Enterprise. We save that sort of frivolity for the top of Page A2. In baseball, every Little Leaguer learns that “tie base goes to the runner,” when in fact no such rule exists. Basically, a tie base goes to the umpire, whose decision is final. So it is with the ballot measure that will once again decide the fate of the Davis Innovation and Sustainability Campus, with the umpire this time being the very capable Yolo Superior Court Judge Daniel Maguire. “DiSC,” as the project is known, will be on the June ballot as Measure H, and — as always when it comes to growth in Davis — this one will be a fight to the finish. Along the way, Davis City Councilman Dan Carson, an ardent support of DiSC, claimed that parts of the ballot argument against Measure H were false or misleading. Those who filed the ballot argu-

ment say just the opposite is true. Now, “false and misleading” is as common to politics as hot summer days are to Davis. Of course, statements that are false and misleading are fully protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, though you may still pay a painful price if you lie under oath or slander your neighbor. Or if you don’t tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth in your ballot argument that is printed at taxpayer expense. Ballot arguments — and candidate statements — run unedited exactly as submitted, without a single change made by anyone in officialdom. If it uses bad grammar, it uses bad grammar. However, because it is printed at taxpayer expense, the govern-

ment has a compelling interest in seeing that what it sends out to voters is at least borderline accurate. Thus we have California Elections Code, Section 9295, part of which that’s that “A peremptory writ of mandate or an injunction shall be issued only upon clear and convincing proof that the material in question is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of this chapter.”

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n other words, if you’re printing handbills on your own dime and hiring a bunch of high school kids to hang them on doorknobs, you can pretty much say that passage of Measure H will lead directly to World War III. But, if you make the same claim at taxpayer expense, a Superior Court judge just might pull out a big legal eraser and strike that false claim from your ballot argument. In his ruling, which gave a bite or two of the apple to both sides, Maguire focused on that phrase “clear and convincing proof ” that the material was false or misleading. Carson, the city councilman, claimed victory because Maguire

Smash, but no grab Do you recognize this vehicle? Davis police say the driver used it to repeatedly ram the front doors of Ken's Bike-Ski-Board, 650 G St., at about 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, an act caught on security camera. "It looked like they were intentionally trying to vandalize the doors or smash the doors and break in," but only managed to bend the door frame, Lt. Mike Munoz said. A vehicle part left behind indicates it was a 20042007 model Toyota Highlander, gray or grayish-blue in color. Contact the Police Department with any information at 530-747-5400. Courtesy photo

did strike the word “only” from one statement in the No on H argument and corrected a factual error that he deemed “inadvertent” and not made in bad faith. In striking “only,” the judge noted “The court finds clear and convincing evidence that this statement is verifiably false.”

Strong words, for sure, but its impact on potential voters, if any, remains to be seen. Those opposed to Measure H claimed victory because Maguire left the vast majority of their argument in place. Point of fact, no side won and no side lost. And very few voters’ minds were likely changed by the outcome. More importantly, this political football still sits squarely at midfield seven weeks before Election Day. If the election ends in a tie, Davis city tradition dictates that the issue will be settled by the roll of a single die. It’s happened before and it may happen again. — Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

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Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park fully reopens Special to The Enterprise Starting Friday, April 1, Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park reopened all its 45 campground sites and four group sites. In April of 2020, when the Yolo County Shelter in Place Order came out, all Yolo county parks closed. Despite parks reopening in May of 2020, Cache Creek Campground remained closed. With high restrictions, the campground reopened some of its sites in late June of 2020. Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park is located approximately 6 miles north of the town of Rumsey along State Highway 16, providing more than 600 acres of natural wilderness. The Regional Park is divided into three use areas: the Cache Creek Upper Park Site, the Cache Creek Middle Campground Park Site, and the Cache Creek Lower Park Site. The three park use areas offer a range of activities such as white water rafting, rural hiking, kayak-

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Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, Guinda resident Wyatt Cline, facilities superintendent Jason Eisenhart and park staff open the doors to the Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park for the 2022 season. ing, fishing, and nature walks. In August of 2020, the campground had to, once again, fully shut down, due to the LNU fires, and it remained closed until late

September of 2020. But then closed for the season only a few days later. For the camping season of 2021, Cache Creek Campground

opened its doors, but once again with limited sites, no group sites and high restrictions. On April 1, Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, residents and

Individual campsites 1-45 for all visitors: $35 per night (no refunds) Dogs: $5 per dog per night, and each dog must be licensed — owner must provide proof of license Dump Station Use: $6 for non-campers Shower token: $5 per five minutes Firewood: $5 per bundle Extra vehicles: $10 per vehicle per night county staff helped open the doors to the 2022 camping season that will be open through Oct. 10 with no restrictions. Campers are encouraged to secure a reservation at http:// camping.yolocounty.org.

A world of discovery awaits this summer Enterprise staff In Davis, summer isn’t a time to just turn off your brain and laze by the pool or veg out in front of the computer playing video games. There are myriad opportunities for cultural, physical and educational enrichment for children (and adults).

Davis Arts Center Davis Arts Center is hosting an All-Day Summer Arts Camp! Each week will be filled with art, adventures, friendship, and fun. Discover your inner artists and develop new art skills and techniques while having a blast. This art camp will focus on painting, drawing and more. We will spend time indoors and out, weather permitting. Individual and group projects are led by Davis Arts Center teaching artists. All materials are provided, just bring your lunch, snack, sunscreen and your creativity. Davis Arts Center Summer Arts Camp is Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for ages 6-12. Sessions start June 20 and

go through August 12. We look forward to seeing you this summer. For information and registration, go to https://davisartscenter.org.

Davis Youth Robotics Robocamps Spots are still available for the Davis Youth Robotics RoboCamps summer sessions hosted by the local high school robotics team, Citrus Circuits, intended for students entering fourth through eighth grade. Seven will be introductory/ intermediate sessions where no robotics experience is necessary and a structured curriculum is provided. Three intermediate/ advanced sessions are available for students who already have experience with VEX robots, and provide campers with more freedom in designing, building and programming. There will also be a girl-powered session and an advanced programming session. The girlpowered week is run by an allfemale camp staff and is intended

to introduce girls to STEM with a structured curriculum similar to the introductory camps. The advanced programming session is intended for students who already have experience with VEX. Emphasis will be placed on programming challenges where campers learn to implement the ROBOTC language. Online registration is open. Weeklong camps are $275 per student (scholarships are available). All camps are in-person except the virtual intro/intermediate camp from June 20-24. For more information, email dyr@citruscircuits.org. Register at citruscircuits.org/robocamps.

Davis Summerdarts/ Teendarts/Minidarts Dart Swimming offers summer swim options for children ages 4 through teens in both morning and afternoon classes at Community Pool. Two sessions are available: June 13-July 8, and July 11-Aug. 6. Swimmers can choose one or both sessions. Summerdarts (ages 6-12) and Teendarts (ages 11-15) offers an introduction

to competitive swimming for new, novice and intermediate swimmers in a low-key and fun approach. 50 minute practices are offered three days per week. Minidarts (ages 4-7) introduces younger swimmers to competitive swimming with fun 30 minute sessions two days a week. Optional Saturday morning swim meets are also offered for all. For information and to register, visit www.aquadarts.org or email davissummerdarts@gmail. com.

Dee’s Wonderland Pre-K/Preschool and SISC Education Center Dee’s Wonderland Pre-K/Preschool is a Chinese Immersion preschool for children ages 3-6. Our summer program provides a safe and engaging place for your children in the summer. In addition to language, math, science, music, storytelling, arts and crafts, outdoor play and games, your child will also gain more exposure to Chinese in our immersive English-Chinese

bilingual environment. It will effortlessly increase your child’s linguistic ability. This summer, we offer a nine-week program, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from June 13 to August 18. The SISC Education Center has its annual summer camp for incoming first- to fifth-grade students. This summer, we offer a nine-week program, Monday through Friday from June 13 to August 18. Through game-based learning, students will foster motivation for engagement, and have opportunities to learn in a positive culture. Week 1 through week 7 (6/13 to 7/29) are afternoon programs (1:30 to 5 p.m.), and will emphasize on Chinese learning projects with a weekly theme integrated with music, arts & crafts and physical activity. Week 8 to week 10 (8/1 to 8/18) are full-day programs (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and mainly instructed in English with a field trip and two Chinese sections in the afternoon each week. For more information and enrollment, visit deeswonderlandpreschool.weebly.com.

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Judith Eva Brady

Aug. 23, 1940 — March 25, 2022 Judith Eva Brady peacefully passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. A longtime Woodland resident, she was 81. “Judy,” as everyone knew her, lived an interesting and fulfilling life, highlighted by her Navy service; nursing career; enjoyment of good food, movies, books, coffee, political discourse and all things Irish; and especially time spent with family and friends. She was born on Aug. 23, 1940, in Jersey City, N.J., to Thomas Brady and Eva (Plicto) Brady. She always spoke fondly of her Jersey upbringing — taking solo trips to New York to explore the city, playing sidekick to her father at his neighborhood watering hole, Brady’s Tavern, and spending summers at the Jersey shore. She often brought home stray animals, asking her mother, “Can they stay for lunch?” They usually stayed for good, a testament to her lifetime love of animals. A car accident that left her hospitalized when she was in high school inspired Judy to pursue a nursing career. She graduated from the Jersey City Hospital School of Nursing in 1962 and the U.S. Navy Women Officers’ School in 1963. Her Navy Nurse Corps service took her on adventures all over the world, including to the naval hospitals in San Diego; Corpus Christi, Texas; and Guam. Judy was stationed on Guam during the Vietnam War, serving as triage nurse for injured servicemen evacuated from battle. She loved meeting the locals and learning about their culture. While there, Judy met her future husband, Albert Obermueller, a navigator with the U.S. Air Force. They married on Sept. 13, 1969, in San Diego, and later moved to Davis. Judy was honorably discharged from the Navy in August 1972, having achieved the rank of lieutenant commander. After her marriage ended, Judy moved to Woodland, where she had become a staff registered nurse at Woodland Memorial Hospital in 1971. She worked in the intensive-care unit, IV therapy department (which she helped develop), psychiatric services and, her favorite, labor and delivery/postpartum. Some of her most treasured moments involved running into her former patients around town. Even decades later, many of them recalled her support and encouragement as they brought new lives into the world.

From 1982 to 1990, Judy operated her own business, Mobile Obstetrical Monitoring Services (MOMS), performing fetal monitoring tests for expectant mothers from throughout Yolo County BRADY who were experiencing pregnancy complications. One of her most prized possessions was a notebook recording all of her patients’ names and the dates of their tests, proudly showing it to people she met even in the weeks before her passing. A fierce advocate for her fellow nurses at Woodland Memorial, Judy played an active role in their vote to obtain union representation from the California Nurses Association in the late 1990s, which ultimately resulted in higher pay, better working conditions and, most importantly to her, improved patient safety. The latter years of her career took Judy to Kaiser Permanente, working as an advice nurse at Kaiser’s Vallejo call center until her retirement in 2016. Away from work, Judy was a proud and enthusiastic “Granny” to her grandsons Ethan and Aidan Keene, both of them frequent bragging topics. She adored babysitting them and attending their various sports events. She counted herself among their biggest fans. In addition to her grandsons, Judy is survived by her daughter Lauren Keene of Sacramento, son Kurt Obermueller of Esparto, and ex-husband Albert Obermueller and his partner Becky Tauzer of Esparto. She’ll also be greatly missed by her Maltese dog, Riley, and cat Scout, the last of the many beloved pets Judy rescued over the years. A military honors funeral service is scheduled for noon Wednesday, May 11, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road in Dixon, followed by a reception at Hotel Winters, 12 Abbey St. in Winters. Friends are encouraged to gather, connect and share their good memories. For more details and to RSVP, please send an email to CelebratingJudyBrady@gmail.com. Judy’s family will forever be grateful for the compassionate care she received in her final weeks from Kaiser Permanente, The Village at Heritage Park in Natomas and Suncrest Hospice. Anyone wishing to make a gift in Judy’s memory is asked to consider two of her favorite causes, the Yolo Food Bank or their local SPCA.

Rev. Darrell W. Darling May 7, 1940 — Feb. 3, 2022

The Rev. Darrell Darling was a Methodist minister, poet, innkeeper, walnut farmer and political activist. He passed away in Santa Cruz on Feb. 3, 2022, with his wife, Karen, and his daughter, Denise, by his side. Darling was blessed with a sparkling wit, a curious intellect, and endless optimism. Although he worked alongside icons like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., César Chávez, and Sen. Hillary Clinton, at heart he remained the little boy with a twinkle in his eye whose life changed forever when he flirted with a pretty girl on the monkey bars. Darrell Wayne Darling was born on May 7, 1940, in Toledo, Ill., to C. Eugene Darling, a Methodist minister, and Norma (Easton) Darling. Two of his brothers, Stephen and Paul, also followed their father into the ministry; a fourth, Lowell, became an artist. Darling enjoyed a childhood playing baseball, swimming, and enjoying small-town adventures that, as described later from the pulpit, seemed lifted straight from the pages of Mark Twain. In 1952, soon after Darling’s family moved across Illinois to Rock Island, he had a rendezvous with destiny at Longview Park. He spotted a fellow 12-yearold, Karen Zimmerman, playing on the monkey bars, and he introduced himself. The couple married on Aug. 12, 1958. They had three children: Denise (b. 1959), Matthew (19621986), and Adam (19661996). Darling, an outstanding student, won scholarships that funded his higher education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Western Illinois University in 1962 and graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1966, debt-free.

On a Yale bulletin board in 1965, Darling saw a notice to “come to Alabama and work” posted by King. The Darlings heeded the call that spring, with two children in tow, and joined King in the Deep South to advocate for civil rights. In 1965, the Darlings welcomed into their New Haven home Robert Wilson Jr., 16, from Mississippi. Over the years, he remained a beloved “son” to the Darlings. Darling served as a minister in Methodist congregations in in New Haven; Hills Grove and Walnut Grove, Illinois; and in Pleasanton, Davis, and Santa Cruz in California. As pastor of the Davis United Methodist Church from 1970 to 1978, Darling was known for his lively sermons on Sunday mornings, delivered without notes, which he had outlined only the night before. During his years in Davis, he joined Chavez in the fields and fought to improve the lives of farm workers. He was a founder of a community meals program, a program that helped incarcerated people gain entry to college, and D-Q U, the Native American university. He was also elected chair of the Davis school board. While pastor of the United Methodist Church of Santa Cruz, beginning in 1978, he also established himself as a go-to political leader in the community. He served as chair of the county’s Democratic party, and acted as a strategist on campaigns at the local, statewide, and national level. Darling was, above all else, a devoted father. In their various business ventures, he and Karen aimed to teach their children the value of hard work. The family grew, harvested, and sold English walnuts on their 20-acre farm in Lake County, where they bunked

in a converted chicken house. The Darlings’ sons worked behind the DARLING bar at the Common Ground coffee shop in Santa Cruz, which they owned and operated in the 1980s. The most ambitious business venture ever undertaken by the Darlings was also a family affair. On a bluff overlooking Monterey Bay, 314 West Cliff Dr. was a spectacular eightbedroom Santa Cruz estate designed in 1913 by an Early California architect, W.H. Weeks. After they bought it in 1984, the family ran The Darling House as a bed and breakfast for over three decades. The whole family pitched in: answering phones, cleaning rooms, and entertaining guests. The Darling House became a hive of political activity. As one writer said: “Hillary Clinton has signed the guest book. So have Barbara Boxer, Nancy Pelosi and George McGovern.” (Amy Graff, SFGate, 2016.) Writing poetry was a channel for Darling’s creativity, and for his grief. After his sons died, he wrote a volume for each one: “Matthew – Gift of God” (1998) and “Adam – Humankind” (2002). Darling said that his sons “prepared his way in death.” He was almost never without a smile, shining light wherever he went, even in the darkest times. He is survived by Karen, Denise, and his granddaughter Kylie. A celebration of life will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the lighthouse on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on. A reception will follow at the fellowship hall of the United Methodist Church, 250 California St.

The Enterprise publishes brief death notices free of charge. These include name, age, city of residence, occupation, date of death and funeral/memorial information. Paid-for obituaries allow for controlled content with the option for photos. Make submissions to www.davisenterprise.com/obit-form.

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Leon Garoyan 1925—2022

Leon Garoyan, 96, died peacefully at home on March 26, 2022, from cerebral vascular disease. He is survived by his wife, Nina Hendrickx; son Leon Garoian III (Pia Kreutzer); grandson Benjamin Garoian; daughter Elizabeth Garoian;, many nieces and nephews; and Nina’s children Peggy Henson, Tami Gonzales, Julie Hendrickx, Sandy Taysi and Thomas Hendrickx, their spouses and grandchildren. Lee Garoyan’s life is a classic immigrant success story. He grew up in a poor, but educated, family of immigrants on a 20-acre farm in Fowler near Fresno. Lee was a man of many parts and he loved his family and his friends, good wine, classic automobiles, German shepherds and economics. Lee’s parents always emphasized education and he attended Fresno State and then Cal Poly graduating with a degree in horticulture. After six years as a

horticultural farm advisor in Oregon, he developed an increasing interest in GAROYAN economics and enrolled for a master’s degree in agricultural economics at the University of Wisconsin. Two years later he was invited back to Wisconsin for a Ph.D. and graduated in 1960. In 1961, his dissertation was published as a book titled, “Changes in Market Structure of Grocery Retailing.” This was the first of several professional and personal books Lee wrote throughout his life, the most recent being published last year. Based on his research, Lee became a sought-after teacher and extension economist, first in Oregon and then at UC Davis. At the start of his career, he served in the Kennedy Administration as a staff economist, and later his service to his country took

Michael Richardson

April 1945 — January 2022

Michael Richardson passed away in the ICU, his wife, Jane and three children in person, another son and his sister, on FaceTime at his bedside. His death caught us all unprepared. Michael appreciated learning. He studied topics so he could ask questions and understand what those who enjoyed talking to him were discussing, always willing to go over any issues or thoughts. With a group of educators that shared his ideals on the importance of education, he was teaching students about physics and astronomy at Sacramento City College. He loved to be challenged and to challenge others with ideas and thoughts of what was the most moral and just pathway. He had been an accomplished athlete in tennis, basketball, football and baseball, always pushing himself to do his best. As

Throughout his professional career, he worked with many farmer cooperatives, in the U.S., Chile and many parts of Eastern Europe. This work culminated in his role as the founding director of the Statewide Center for Cooperatives at UC Davis. One of his all-engrossing hobbies was the restoration and preservation of classic cars. He owned many beautiful cars in his lifetime, and won several major awards with his Pierce Arrows and Rolls Royces. He was appointed as an official judge for both these makes. Lee will be greatly missed by his family and friends who can take some solace in that he had a long, full and well-lived life. A memorial Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, at St. James Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

he got older, his old athletic injuries and arthritis slowed him down physically, however he continued to share his knowledge and love for sports, as he looked for other outlets, getting to know more about himself and his RICHARDSON inner well being. We all miss him greatly. He appreciated even small gestures, listening to what we learned, never complaining when he couldn't physically join in with us. He encouraged others to do what is right. His optimism that things would work out, and trust that most people would make the right choice if given the chance, was inspiring. He spent his life trying to make the world a better place. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at Sac City College, on the quad at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

Rev. Dr. Henry Clay Ballard May 25, 1937 — March 28, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Henry Clay Ballard, a citizen of the world, died peacefully at home in Davis on March 28, 2020, with his wife of 54 years, Beverly, by his side. He met Beverly in Scotland during the Cuban Missile Crisis when they were seminarians at the University of Edinburgh; he entered a coffeehouse wearing an ascot, and they were inseparable from that moment forward. Together, the Ballards spent long stretches living and teaching in distant lands — India, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Thailand — and bringing students from around the world to California. On vacation, they could be found climbing Mont Blanc, bicycling hundreds of miles down the Danube, or teaching groups of foreign students to cross-country ski in the Sierras. Ballard’s global adventure began on May 25, 1937, in Afton, Okla. (pop. 1,261), to Thomas Henry Ballard and Vinita (Perry) Ballard. His bedroom, which he shared with his beloved older brother Perry, faced Route 66, where trucks rumbled by all night long. His happiest childhood memories were of summers on the family farm, Cowskin Prairie. There was no electricity or indoor plumbing, but Ballard was free to roam around on his horse, Old Socks, play with his dog, Shep, and go fishing on Honey Creek. When the dinner bell rang, the table was full of aunts and uncles who doted on the baby of the family. At Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, he rode in rodeos and played football, but his passion was the trombone. In his senior year, he was the school’s bandleader. He received a B.A. in history from the University of Tulsa in 1959, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. As young man, Ballard was a firefighter in Lassen and Yellowstone. He loved spelunking in caves and

the form of voluntary consulting for the CIA on the food production and marketing systems in Eastern Europe and Russia before Perestroika.

was a member of an a capella quartet, “the Forest Four.” In college, Ballard took a Methodist youth group to see a young preacher, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This encounter helped set a path that led to a master’s in theology from Drew University, New Jersey (1964), a doctorate in comparative religion from the University of Chicago (1969), and Ballard’s first career as a campus minister. Ballard, an ordained Methodist minister, worked as a campus minister at Bryn Mawr and Haverford, Pennsylvania, and the University of Oklahoma in Norman, where his first son, Barth, was born in 1967. In 1969, the year his son Nathan was born, Ballard began his life’s work in international education as the associate director of the International House, Chicago. In 1971, Ballard moved his family to Davis to begin work as the associate director of the Services for International Students and Scholars at U.C. Davis. In 1975 he was promoted to director, a role he held until his retirement in 2001. Ballard was active in civic life in Davis. He was the founding president of the International House and served on the board of the Cal Aggie Christian Association. In retirement, the

Ballards spent extended periods living in Bulgaria, where Beverly BALLARD won a Fulbright to teach English, and in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where they both worked at a university. Like his namesake, Henry Clay, throughout his life he loved a principled fight. During Vietnam he helped draftees attain conscientious objector status. He was a “body man” for César Chávez during grape strikes. Ballard, a Cherokee citizen, served on the board of DQU, the Native American university, when its existence was threatened. Ballard is survived by Beverly, his sons Barth (Samantha) and Nathan, his daughter, Eames Day, and 11 grandchildren: Mackenna, Clay, Sasha, Sophia, Georgia, Cooper, Hank, Nyna, Olivia, Darryonna, and Rhys. After Ballard’s death, his first great-grandson, Elias, was born. Due to the pandemic, there was no funeral service. In 2020, a celebration of Ballard’s life was held online, with his close friend, Rev. Darrell Darling, officiating. Guests joined via Zoom from over a dozen nations. In lieu of flowers, the Ballard family encourages donations to the International House, Davis.

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he upcoming micro food hall Local Kitchens just announced the first five brands that will fill the former Pluto’s space in Davis Commons. The first restaurants are Señor Sisig, The Melt, Sushirrito, Oren’s Hummus, and Nash and Proper. The last one is from Sacramento. The first four are Bay Area brands. It’s slated to open this spring at 500 First St., and plans to add up to three more brands in the months that follow. From 2013 to 2015, Davis Commons had a standalone restaurant for The Melt, which focused on grilled-cheese sandwiches. It has since revamped its concept with more burgers. Nash & Proper specializes in chicken sandwiches. Oren’s Hummus features falafel, hummus plates and kabobs. Señor Sisig is Filipino and Asian fusion food. And Sushirrito has Asian wraps and bowls. Local Kitchens partners with several other brands. Three of these would round out the final eight: Asian Box (build-yourown Asian bowls), Curry Up Now (Indian, burritos), Garden of Eat’n (salads, wraps and sandwiches), Humphry Slocombe ice cream, The Lumpia Company (Filipino spring rolls), The Plant (organic plant-based bowls), Proposition Chicken (fried, rotisserie or vegetarian “chicken” entrees, sandwiches and salads), Rooster & Rice (Thai chicken

and rice bowls), Sajj (Mediterranean bowls and plates), and Wise Sons (sandwiches, soups, sides). Curry Up Now and Garden of Eat’n have Sacramento ties. Davis Commons already has the following restaurants: Mikuni Japanese, My Burma (Burmese), Burger Patch (plantbased burgers) and The Halal Guys (chicken, gyros and falafel platters). CEO Jon Goldsmith and COO Andrew Munday are former DoorDash colleagues who founded the chain with CTO Jordan Bramble. “The entrepreneurs set out to transform the food hall experience into a convenient and compact store, allowing guests to mix and match cuisines from different restaurants in a single order,” a news release said. Local Kitchens already has six of these mini food courts in Northern California: Roseville, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Lafayette and San Jose. It operates from one big kitchen, with stations and chefs for each brand. Chefs are crosstrained, to help each other. Goldsmith said, “We are excited to open so close to the UC Davis campus, and provide students and families with great menu choices.” He said the format “makes getting a bite to eat between classes or on the way home from

work really easy. Our brand partners represent a mix of diverse choices that we feel will add a lot to the food options available in downtown Davis.” ———— A new women’s clothing store will open this summer in downtown Davis. Peachy Lady fills the former B&L Too space at 604 Third St. Owner Lisa Vang said the boutique “will focus on bringing in young women’s fashion clothing at a reasonable price, making it affordable for college students.” All merchandise will be new, with an approximate price range of $20 to $80. Most items come in small, medium or large, fitting sizes 2 to 10. She hopes to have it open in June or July. This is the first storefront for Vang and her husband, Fue Thao, who live in West Sacramento. Thao graduated from UC Davis in 2009 with a degree in biological sciences. Vang and graduated from Sacramento State in 2010 with a degree in accounting. The store’s website has been

up for a few months, selling online. Visit https://www. peachylady.com/. ———— A new plant store, The Growing Groves, was set to open on Friday, April 8. It’s at 219 E St., Suite A, above the former de Vere’s Irish Pub. Founders Larry Groves and Ricky Barosa get their plants and products from local vendors and nurseries, and “support other small businesses that share our progressive culture and values.” Its hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit https://thegrowinggroves.com/. ———— Pho Tasty, the Vietnamese restaurant at 301 G St., has been temporarily closed. A sign on the door said it was doing some remodeling, and expected to reopen on Friday, April 8. ———— Poland Chiropractic recently moved. Tyler Poland, D.C., and his staff are now at 324 Madson Place, Suite 150. The previous office was 635 Anderson Road, Suite 14. ———— A Better Place to Bead plans a grand reopening on Saturday, April 16, at its new location, 1520 E. Covell Blvd., Suite 2. It’s in Oak Tree Plaza, between

Nugget Market and CVS. The craft store was in Mansion Square, at 132 E St., Suite 150, for 27 years. Its last day there was March 12. Hours will remain 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. ———— Tea List returns to regular hours on Wednesday, April 13. The teahouse at 222 D St. was open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only for three weeks. On April 13, hours return to Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ——— I keep track of Davis businesses on my Google spreadsheet, which includes more than 325 Davis businesses affected by COVID-19. It’s at https://bit.ly/ DavisBusinesses. In it, there are sheets for Restaurants-open, Restaurants-closed, Coming soon, Businesses-retail, Businesses-service, and more. Email me (address below) to suggest updates. — Wendy Weitzel is a Davis writer and editor. Her column runs on Sundays. Check for frequent updates on her Comings & Goings Facebook and Instagram pages. If you know of a business coming or going in the area, contact her at wendyedit@gmail. com.

Med Center recognized UCD Graduate School of Management earns recognition for its LGBTQ+ efforts Special to The Enterprise

Special to The Enterprise SACRAMENTO — The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has designated UC Davis Medical Center an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader as part of the foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index report. This is the 11th consecutive year that the group has recognized the medical center for advancing LGBTQ+ equity among its patients and employees. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the nation’s largest civil rights organization. It works to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. “It is an honor to once again be named a national leader in LGBTQ+ care,” said David Lubarsky, CEO of UC Davis Health and vice chancellor for human health sciences.

“Our focus on health equity means that every patient, staff member and visitor who walks through our doors is seen, heard and respected. This inclusivity is a foundational priority for us, as we embrace the uniqueness of individuals and their health needs throughout our UC Davis Health community.” The medical center again earned a top score of 100 points by fully achieving the foundation’s criteria for excellence. It received perfect scores. Lubarsky said, “A perfect score is great, but there are always more ways we can continue to improve while driving toward greater health equity.” Staff at the health system’s Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion also emphasized the importance of addressing the health and workplace needs of LGBTQ+ patients and employees.

Worldwide businessschool organization recognizes commitment to equity, inclusion The Graduate School of Management at UC Davis is among 24 business schools recognized by a worldwide business school organization for its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The Association of Accredited Colleges and Schools of Business, through its annual program, Innovations That Inspire, recognizes institutions from around the world that serve as champions of change in business education. In 2022, the program highlighted efforts by 24 business schools to elevate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, or DEIB. Emphasis on DEIB is a key feature of AACSB’s 2020 business accreditation standards and the focus of a

recently released positioning paper. It illustrates AACSB’s commitment to equitable access to high-quality business education globally and calls on the business education community to embed the tenets of DEIB into its strategies and cultures. The Graduate School of Management is recognized for its 21-Week Anti-Racism Challenge, which compelled the GSM’s community, individually and collectively, to explore the foundations of institutional racism and understand how to address and commit to honest and lasting structural change. It brought together students, alumni, faculty, staff and community leaders to discuss a curriculum of 21 activities including readings, videos and recordings, grounded in a social justice framework that situates structures of power, position, privilege, perception and process.

The GSM program was announced in fall 2020. “The success of the 21-week Challenge, and its recognition as an inspirational innovation are gratifying,” said Dean H. Rao Unnava. “Knowing my colleagues and students at the Graduate School of Management, I am not surprised because they have always made it a priority to live by our (UC Davis) Principles of Community — respecting one’s freedom of expression, and rejecting violence and all forms of discrimination. “It was immensely satisfying to come together regularly, as part of the 21-week Challenge, to reaffirm our belief in these principles and developing solid action steps for the future,” Unnava said.

Elizabeth Moon, the GSM’s chief diversity officer and associate director of career development, said the community came together to learn, unlearn and reflect on the impacts of antiBlackness in the institutions and as individuals. “From these 21 weekly gatherings, we developed seven core actions based on our DEI Strategic Plan,” Moon said. “Our hearts and minds are focused on how to build up learning for students, staff and faculty; make lasting impact in both nonprofits and corporations and, most importantly, build out a bank of resources to push further growth. We continue to strive in creating a community of inclusion and belonging.”

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Briefly Apartment search ends in arrests, but case still under investigation By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer Two people potentially face weaponrelated charges following a Davis police investigation that led to a search of their South Davis apartment Lt. Mike Munoz said the probe began on March 17, when police responded to reports of a vehicle burglary at the Ellington Apartments, 4849 El Cemonte Ave. Arriving officers spotted two people walking away from another vehicle. A search of that car revealed a Glock pistol fitted with an extended high-capacity ammunition magazine "that had a fully automatic switch that turned it into a machine gun," Munoz said. Further investigation by the Davis Police Department's Community-Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving (COPPS) unit led to the identification of two suspects whose apartment was searched Tuesday morning, according to Munoz. A man and a woman were taken into custody on gun-related charges and later posted bail, but the Yolo County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday it has not yet filed charges in the case pending further investigation. A judge exonerated the pair's bail bonds in the meantime.

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QUARANTINE: Vaccination rates remain largely unchanged From Page A1 Data from the state shows little vaccine progress has been made among the county’s youngest eligible residents, with still just 40 percent of 5- to 11-yearolds fully vaccinated and 56 percent of 12- to 17-yearolds. Ninety percent of those over the age of 50 are vaccinated and 70 percent of those ages 18 to 49, according to the state. Vaccination rates vary not just by age but by race and ethnicity. Among 5- to 11-year-olds in Yolo County, Asians have the highest vaccination rate at 56.3 percent, while Blacks and Latinos in that age group have the lowest rate, just under 30 percent, according to state data. Among white children ages 5 to 11, 39.4 percent are fully vaccinated. Among pre-teens and teens, Latino youth ages 12 to 17 have the highest vaccination rate at 55.6 percent, followed by Black youth at 53.5 percent; Asians at 50.1 percent; and, lagging behind, white youth ages 12 to 17 at 48.5 percent. Those are countywide

numbers, however, and the data for Davis coming out of the Davis Joint Unified School District shows significantly higher vaccination rates. According to slides prepared for Thursday’s school board meeting, 74 percent of elementary school students in Davis are fully vaccinated as are 86 percent of secondary school students. Among secondary schools, Da Vinci High School has the highest vaccination rate at 91 percent, followed by Emerson Junior High at 90 percent; Davis High School at 89 percent; and Da Vinci Junior High at 88 percent. The secondary school with the lowest vaccination rate is King High at 48 percent. All other secondary schools have vaccination rates above 80 percent. Among elementary schools, tiny Fairfield Elementary west of town has the highest vaccination rate at 97 percent, followed by Cesar Chavez Elementary at 88 percent; North Davis Elementary at 83 percent; and Birch Lane Elementary at 80 percent. Vaccination rates are lowest at Pioneer and

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Willett elementary schools (both at 62 percent) and Montgomery Elementary at 67 percent. Just under 60 percent of students enrolled at Davis School for Independent Study are fully vaccinated. COVID-19 cases do continue to turn up in Davis schools. During the first week of April, 20 students and two staff members tested positive. ———— Healthy Davis Together continues to report an increase in COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron sub-variant BA.2. During the week of March 27 to April 2, the UC Davis Genome Center, which processes Healthy Davis Together tests, reported 90 new cases of

COVID-19, 61 of them caused by BA.2. Those 90 cases were nearly twice the 46 total cases detected the week prior and the most since mid February. Meanwhile, testing has declined. On the UC Davis campus itself, new cases and test positivity have also risen in recent days. After reaching a low of 0.09 percent test positivity on March 11, the campus dashboard shows a test positivity rate of 0.44 percent for the period of March 31 to April 6. The 16 positive campus cases detected on Monday were the most on a single day since mid February. ———— Thanks to UC Davis and Healthy Davis Together, the Davis community has

access to local data on cases and test positivity, variants and wastewater monitoring. But residents of Yolo County outside of Davis will have bit less data to go on now that the county has changed its COVID-19 data reporting. The county this week stopped updating a local dashboard that for two years has provided information on cases, test positivity, testing, hospitalizations and deaths countywide as well as data broken down by individual city in the county showing cases and deaths on a daily basis. Now the county’s COVID-19 webpage links to state data that is updated twice a week and provides cases, hospitalizations and deaths countywide. John Fout, public information officer for the county, said, “we decided to use the state data for consistency because the local data has been relatively consistent as the case rate dropped over the last few months.” However, he said, “we continue to monitor local data; we will publish any significant change.”

DISPUTE: Board has its hands full as meetings begin to pile up From Page A1 board meeting, when two people sitting in the audience without masks prompted Adams to request that they cover up. When they refused, Adams ordered the room cleared and said, “we’ll leave it to law enforcement to handle the situation.” After a recess, that meeting continued. The board’s next scheduled board meeting is a special meeting set for Saturday, April 9, in the

District Offices at 526 B St. In closed session, the board will discuss appointing a superintendent and reconvene in open session to announce any decision they may make. According to DJUSD Public Information Officer Kristin Conner, there will be also be a special board meeting held in the conference room of the district administration building at 9 a.m. Monday, April 11, to finish the agenda from the canceled meeting on Thursday.

Being discussed will be items on the consent calendar, a resolution about holding virtual meetings and the

superintendent search.

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Watch videos of the meetings on Davis cable Channel 17 and online at

— Reach Aaron Geerts at aaron.geerts@ mcnaughton.media.

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Briefly Two arrested for UCD kidnapping Two men face kidnapping, robbery and and other charges in connection with an incident that occurred Wednesday in UC Davis’ West Village neighborhood, campus officials reported Friday. According to a news release, the suspects are believed to have kidnapped a third person for ransom a West Village apartment, although none of the three is affiliated with UCD, spokesman Andy Fell said. The incident had ended by the time it was reported to police shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Mason Allen John, 23, was arrested during a Davis traffic stop, while while Antonio Juan Delcastillo, 26, was arrested in Vacaville during a traffic stop there. Fell said both men have “extensive” criminal histories, with John on probation for an assault conviction. They are scheduled to be arraigned in Yolo Superior Court next week on charges of kidnapping for ransom, robbery, battery, false imprisonment, conspiracy and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Cops arrest stabbing suspect Woodland police arrested a 51-year-old man Wednesday in connection with an attempted murder that occurred the month before. Marcus Macias was taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit on southbound I-5 shortly before 4:30 p.m., Sgt. Victoria Danzl said. He faces an additional charge of assault causing great bodily injury. Macias is suspected of stabbing another man in the chest multiple times on the morning of March 10 during a confrontation in the 700 block of Kincheloe Court.

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DEBATE: Schoolkids get a taste of battle of wits From Page A1 public-speaking skills, but also strengthened their writing, researching, organizing, time-management and teamwork abilities. “The skills they learn are

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Fifth-grader Aldo Hernandez delivers his closing statement Wednesday.

so invaluable, and the confidence they build is going to be with them for the rest of their lives,” Johnson said. Since mid-February, the team met during lunch periods and after school to prepare for the debate, settling on the screen-time issue as their topic. “That’s a huge issue with them right now,” Johnson said. Dressed in professional attire, the 16 debate-team members filed into Williams’ courtroom late Wednesday morning. For most, it was their first time being in a courthouse. “Somewhere amongst you are some future attorneys, maybe some future judges,” Williams told the group, adding that the best

way to overcome publicspeaking nerves is to “run toward your fears. Getting up there and doing it is going to help you.” The students were supposed to square off against another school’s debate team, but those plans fell through. Still, they forged ahead and debated among themselves, with their parents watching from the court gallery. Each team got three minutes to deliver their opening statements, followed by rebuttals, questions and closing remarks about the pros and cons of computer, smart phone and tablet use among young kids. Afterward, Williams critiqued their work, offered advice and answered questions about

his legal career. Cruz Struckmeyer, 11, said he had a good experience. “I really like it — it’s fun,” Cruz said of the debate team, which he said he joined “because I wanted to try new things.” “I encourage anything that’s positive,” his mother Sonia Struckmeyer added. Reagan Sanchez, 11, said she’s not considering a law career — “I’d rather be a cook that travels the world,” she noted — but took pride in her rebuttal skills. “It would have been more fun to go against the other school, but it was still fun to debate,” Reagan said. “I’m so proud of them,” Johnson said later. “They

came back to school and they had their heads held so high.” — Reach Lauren Keene at lkeene@davisenterprise.net. Follow her on Twitter at @laurenkeene

Reagan Sanchez, 11, challenges the opposing team’s facts during a mock debate Wednesday.

MEETINGS: Rules on public comments will need clarity From Page A1 the public can call a dedicated voicemail line to leave a comment that is played aloud during the meeting. That was not an option prior to the advent of remote meetings. Rather, community members needed to show up in person in order to comment. They always had the option to email comment, but to be heard by the community at large, they needed to show up. “We’re working through how we will handle public comment,” Webb said Tuesday. And all of this is subject to change if there is a change in COVID conditions, he added. “Hopefully, the declining trends of positivity and so forth in our community

will continue in the right direction,” he said. Remaining remote for the time being will be city commission meetings and ongoing committee meetings. Those have been conducted over Zoom as well during the pandemic. “As we get further into this calendar year, I think we’ll have more information that we can be sharing

with our commissions and our community on how we will handle those meetings moving forward,” Webb said. The move back to inperson meetings will be notable for one council member in particular — Councilman Josh Chapman was elected back in the fall of 2020 during the first year of the pandemic and has yet to participate in

an in-person council meeting. “Looking forward to seeing folks together and glad that conditions are such

that we can do this,” Webb said. — Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net.

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Dethlefson packs a powerful punch By Mike Bush Enterprise sports editor

Never too soon for football

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PRING MEANS FOOTBALL ... For a number of diehard fans, there’s the college football season and then there’s the offseason. Basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, water polo, volleyball and golf, all played with perfectly round balls, are simply passing fancies. Then again, most colleges do have a bit of football known as Spring Practice, a short few weeks when they shake out the winter cobwebs, learn a few new plays, evaluate newcomers to the program and take a peek at the fall schedule. New uniforms might be part of the deal as well. So, hope springs eternal at colleges and universities across the land in March and April as players and coaches alike make cautiously optimistic assessments of what awaits them in September. After all, what head coach is ever going to say, “We were terrible last year, our recruiting class stinks and we’ll be lucky to win a game next season.” And what starting quarterback candidate is ever going to say, “We don’t have any receivers, we don’t have any running backs and my throwing shoulder is sore most of the time.” UC Davis began spring ball last Monday, but the optimism there is justified, given that the Aggies have become regular players on the national scene and frequent playoff participants. In less than five months they’ll be once again be playing games for real.

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OUGH SLEDDING IN 2022 ... As I watched the Football Championship Subdivision semifinals in early December, I was struck by just how difficult the early part of the 2022 Aggie football schedule is shaping up to be. For there in one semifinal featuring Montana State and South Dakota State were two teams the Aggies will face in 2022 before the leaves on our beautiful trees have even started to change color. Montana State won that game and represented the Big Sky in a losing championship game against the mighty Bison of North Dakota State. The Aggies know all about South Dakota State, which eliminated them from the FCS playoffs last November in Brookings. More challenging still, both games are on the road at two of the largest stadiums in the FCS. Montana State had over 20,000 fans packed in for last season’s South Dakota State semifinal game. And oh, by the way, UC Davis opens the season at Cal, which is always a step up and a heavily favored opponent any time the Aggies venture into Strawberry Canyon.

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Anna Dethlefson went on a mission to have a better collegiate softball season. The UC Davis softball player, a sophomore who is the team’s leadoff hitter, has been successful and is backed by big numbers. “This year, my mindset is more about attacking

Anna Dethlefson looks to score during a home game earlier this season. Mark Honbo, UC Davis Athletics/Courtesy photo

the ball,” Dethlefson said. “Last year, I didn’t really have as much as an aggressive mindset. This year, I’m a little bit more disciplined at the plate, which I’m able to do because I have a little bit more experience from last year.” Dethlefson has had assistance in making adjustments at the plate between the end of last season to the start of this season. “I mostly focused on my mechanics; trying to level out my swing and getting my hips into it a little bit,” Dethlefson said. “I’m just trying to get a little bit extra power.” That extra power has spelled bad news for opposing pitchers toward the end of March, entering this month.

Dethlefson, a Fair Oaks resident, was named the Big West’s Player of the Week last week. Between March 27 and April 2, the molecular and medical microbiology major clubbed five home runs. That included two dingers in the same game, one of which was in the top of the ninth inning that gave the Aggies a 6-3 win over Pacific at Bill Simoni Field in Stockton on March 29. Before her big week, Dethlefson only had one home run. Entering Saturday’s doubleheader at UC Riverside, she has six homers. “It just kind of happened out of nowhere, you know?” said Dethlefson of her accomplishments at the plate that earned the conference’s weekly award. “I’m usually not a big home run hitter. Honestly, I just kept attacking the ball and thankfully, I was able to get power behind it and was able to go a little bit extra farther.” Dethlefson also leads the team with a .333 average. She has scored 32 times and

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Beep! Beep! UCD tops ’Runners By Rebecca Wasik Enterprise correspondent The UC Davis baseball team won its first home game of the season, securing the Aggies second win in a row. Coming off a win at UC Riverside on April 3, the Aggies’ offense and pitching strategy paid off on Friday at Dobbins Stadium. A bout of early runs led UCD to a 7-5 victory over the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners in Big West Conference action. Davis head coach, Tommy Nicholson can breathe a sigh of relief now that he has his first home win as head coach under his belt. “It feels great,” said Nicholson, whose team is 2-15 overall and 2-8 in the Big West. “To be able to get the results that the guys want, to have a good time in the dugout and see the smiles at the end of the game due to the hard work they’re putting in. They’re starting to see it pay off and for me it’s gratifying to be able to see them experience that.” Nicholson and his coaching staff have begun using a new pitching strategy, which allows his team to know exactly what they need to do offensively in order to secure a win. Instead of having Nate Freeman start the game as usual, Nicholson put Daniel Carrion on the mound to start the game. Leeroy Yau then came in to pitch the second inning. In the third, Freeman came in and pitched the rest of the game. This reverse relief method paid off against the Roadrunners (12-15, 5-2) in the first of the three-game series. “Our goal is to get to the third inning and then let our starters come in,” said Nicholson. “That way there is only seven innings of the game left. We hope we can get them to be pitching in the ninth inning. Some of those first two innings have been

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Above, Aggie Nick Iverson (20) gets caught in a rundown with Cal State Bakersfield’s Daniel Carrizosa (5) and Nick Salas (11). Below, UC Davis hurler Nate Freeman threw seven innings to pick up the win.

adventurous in the last four games, but we want to be able to have our long guys pitching late in the game like today.” The Roadrunners struck early, getting to Carrion in the first frame. After a leadoff groundout from Evan Rice, James Bell doubled to right field. Following a strikeout by A.J. Miller, Andrew Allanson was hit by a pitch, putting runners on first and third. Next, Jashia Morrissey tripled

down the right field line, bringing home Allanson and Bell. After Angel Saldivar drew a walk, Carrion tripped on the mound causing a balk. The balk brought home Morrissey, giving the Roadrunners the 3-0 lead. The Aggies answered right back in the bottom of the first inning. After J.D. Mico led off with a walk, Mark Wolbert hit his first career home run to left field. Nick Leehey then drew a walk, followed by Jonah Henrickson

getting hit by a pitch. James Williams then reached base on a fielder’s choice. Henrickson moved to second and Leehey was able to come home on a throwing error by Bakersfield’s third baseman. Next, Jake Brandel smacked a single to centerfield, advancing Williams to third and scoring Henrickson. After a flyout from Nick Iverson for the second out, Raul Sandoval reached base on a fielder’s choice, allowing Williams to score. All five of the Aggies’ first five batters scored in the first on only two hits. Going into the second, UCD led 5-3. In the second, Nick Salas was caught stealing by UCD catcher Williams to end the inning. Offense showed back up in the third frame for both teams after each went scoreless in the second. With Freeman coming in to

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Parting this company is such a ‘Sweet’ sorrow

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hen I walked into The Davis Enterprise office in downtown Davis the first time nearly three decades ago, the place was wall-to-wall people and pulsated with the business of journalism. The news”room” took up the entire right side of the building, while the other side was split between advertising, production, accounting and HR. The cacophony of voices and ringing phones was like a jolt of electricity that gave me energy to do my job. The only sound that brought my heart more joy was the call of, “The press is rolling.” As a sportswriter, my “shift” typically started as the news reporters were getting ready to call it a day. Those overlapping hours were some of my favorite as I’d get “the scoop” on all the stories that were about to land in driveways around Yolo County that afternoon. There is a special connection

between reporters no matter the beat they cover. We all experience highs and lows as we cover the best and worst of humanity. We are each other’s greatest cheerleaders, leading critics and sounding boards. While there are contests to determine the best stories, photographs, sections and newspapers in the state and nation, there isn’t an award for crummiest beat, worst day, killer week or verbal assault. So we created one ourselves. In the heyday of The Enterprise, the daily mail included freebies from companies trying to get a review of their music, book or product. The items that didn’t have a local angle to write about were placed in the break room and up for grabs. One such item was a bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. It sat on the table, unopened, for a long time.

One day, a reporter was having a particularly horrible afternoon and, somehow, in our minds it made perfect sense to turn the discarded bottle into a perpetual trophy for the overwhelmed and underappreciated reporter of the week. The reporter’s name, along with the month and year, were written on the bottle and placed on the reporter’s desk. If you saw the bottle on a reporter’s desk, you didn’t have to ask how their day or week was going, you knew. The bottle made it rounds

around the newsroom — even stopped on my desk a time or two. Over time, some of the people named on the bottle moved on to other adventures as people do. Since 2004, I’ve left and returned to The Enterprise several times. These past few years have seen a sad downturn in newspapers. While some major metropolitan newspapers are doing OK, the smaller, local papers have been hard hit and had to make major cuts with rising costs of paper and ink. Between budget cuts, layoffs and working from home, the newsroom is a shell of its former self. The desks and chairs sit mainly empty. The hum of a computer and fans are the primary source of sound with the occasional ping of a message notification. And, the Sweet Baby Ray’s is still there. Still unopened. More names had been added

since that first year. When I picked it up to try to find my name, it was hard to find a place that hadn’t been written on it. Some of the earliest names had started to fade. It was like holding history in my hands. As I step away for the final time to be a full-time caregiver, my heart and mind are a mix of emotions. Remembering people can do that to you. I truly loved being a part of The Enterprise and the city of Davis. Also, I hope my journalism family will forgive my tweaking of a traditional newspaper ending. -<30— Kim Orendor is retiring as an associated editor for The Enterprise. She is the author of “Unbound Feet: Finding Freedom in Communist China” and a fulltime caregiver to her father. Follow her on Twitter at @KOrendor and Facebook facebook.com/ KimOrendorWriter.

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Our battery I rules need a recharge By Josh Newman and Jacqui Irwin Special to CalMatters

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e all know we’re not supposed to throw rechargeable devices such as electric toothbrushes, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, power tools and cell phones into the trash, but many of us do. Proper disposal of these devices and their lithium ion batteries is often unclear, inconvenient, expensive or unavailable where we live and work. So into the trash they go, with catastrophic consequences. Consumers clearly need help properly disposing of expended batteries and products. That’s why, working with a broad coalition, we’ve proposed the Responsible Battery Recycling Act (Senate Bill 1215 and Assembly Bill 2440). This measure would create a collection and recycling program in which consumers can dispose of small household batteries and battery-embedded products at free collection sites. The legislation would require companies that manufacture lithium-ion batteries and battery-embedded products sold in California to develop, finance and implement this program in collaboration with CalRecycle, the state office that oversees waste management, recycling and waste reduction programs. When we add old batteries and products embedded with lithium-ion batteries to landfills, they can leach toxic, corrosive chemicals such as mercury, cadmium, lead and nickel into the soil and water table, which endangers the environment and human health. These chemicals are extremely difficult and expensive to clean up. Improperly discarded batteries can also cause destructive fires. In 2018, a California Product Stewardship Council survey found that lithium-ion batteries caused nearly 40 percent of fires at waste facilities over the previous two years. This issue gained added attention when, in 2016, a lithium-ion battery ignited a fire inside a waste recovery facility in San Carlos, resulting in nearly $8.5 million in damages, a threemonth facility closure with over 50 employees furloughed, and a six-fold increase in insurance premium costs. Fortunately, no one was injured in the blaze, but fires in such facilities risk employees’ and firefighters’ health and safety due to the combination of high heat and toxic fuel sources.

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he Legislature recognized this problem years ago. In 2005, California banned lithium-ion batteries from the regular trash stream while requiring some retailers to provide a battery-return option. It was a good start: In 2020, more than 400,000 pounds of lithium-ion batteries were reported collected. That, unfortunately, is a fraction of those discarded. Resource Recycling Systems estimates that 75% to 92% of expended lithium-ion batteries are discarded improperly. Most of us have a bag of used batteries in our junk drawer that we swear we’ll properly discard at some point. But we lack a straightforward, simple disposal option. We won’t be able to reduce the risk of waste facility fires or leaching chemicals until we create a system that’s easy for consumers. California already successfully employs this model, called extended producer responsibility, to properly dispose of and recycle a variety of consumer products made with hazardous or toxic materials, including carpeting, paint, mattresses, pharmaceuticals, medical needles, and more. In recent years, these consumer-friendly programs have cut millions of dollars in costs for local governments while preventing these household hazardous waste products from ending up in landfills. It’s no wonder that the Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets & Curbside Recycling strongly recommends including lithium-ion batteries and battery-embedded products in such a program. In March 2021, the District of Columbia’s all-battery bill officially passed into law, making it the first allbattery producer responsibility law in the country. It’s high time to make sensible changes to end dangerous, expensive waste facility fires and prevent contamination of our food and water supplies. It’s definitely past time to make discarding old rechargeable electronics easy and free for all Californians. — Josh Newman, D, represents District 29 in the state Senate. Jacqui Irwin, D, represents District 44 in the Assembly.

nevitably, last weekend’s horrendous fusillade of bullets on a downtown Sacramento street that left six people dead and at least a dozen wounded generated demands for new gun controls in state that already has the nation’s most restrictive firearms laws. However, if anything, what happened just two blocks from the state Capitol underscores the folly of believing that “gun violence” can be meaningfully reduced by trying to choke off the supply of firearms — any more than the prohibition of liquor or the war on drugs succeeded. The state’s gun laws have hassled law-abiding hunters and gun hobbyists and some are in danger of being declared unconstitutional. However, Californians already own more than 20 million rifles, shotguns and handguns and are buying hundreds of thousands more each year. Nor have these laws prevented the lawless from obtaining weapons via theft, smuggling from other states or the illicit manufacture of untraceable “ghost guns.” Indeed, state restrictions have made the black market even more lucrative,

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dvocates of more laws often cite a “gun show loophole” but it’s a myth. Under federal law, one must be a resident of Nevada and undergo a federal background check to legally buy a gun in Reno. Moreover, while California professes to have banned “assault weapons,” the state’s definition of them involves cosmetic features, rather than their lethality. Perfectly legal semi-automatic rifles that lack those features are available for sale everywhere in the state. The newest effort at gun control in California, backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, would authorize personal

lawsuits against the manufacturers and sellers of illegal assault rifles or ghost guns, mirroring a new Texas law allowing suits against those who perform abortions. The legislation, Senate Bill 1327, is just a stunt — one of Newsom’s periodic jabs at a rival state. Those who could be sued under the bill are already committing criminal acts in California and a federal law prohibits suits against manufacturers of legal firearms, including the “assault weapons” that California and a few other states purport — but fail — to outlaw. The bottom line is this: Actor Alec Baldwin’s claims notwithstanding, guns don’t fire on their own. Someone must accidentally or purposely pull the trigger and that should be the focus of efforts to reduce violence — such as more vigorous enforcement of laws banning gun possession by felons and those under court order. — CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. For more stories by Dan Walters, go to Commentary.

Incivility comes to Yolo On June 7, vote for Cynthia Rodriguez, the civil candidate for Yolo County District Attorney. The incumbent DA ran a Facebook attack ad against Rodriguez on March 18, and The Davis Enterprise covered this story ineffectively. The ad accused Rodriguez of “Getting Thousands of Dollars in Campaign Funding Connected To Convicted Sex Offenders and Child Rapists.” On March 25, The Enterprise reported that Rodriguez’s campaign received two donations totaling $4,000, one from the brother of a convicted sex offender, and one from a family one of whose members pled guilty to a sex offense in 2009. However, The Enterprise failed to report that the attack ad is hysterical in tone, aims to terrify and includes imagery from rightwing-conspiracy land. First, the ad terrorizes voters. The message is: “If you elect Rodriguez, child rapists will take over the justice system, and your children will be next.” Second, the ad uses language to mislead. What does that mean, campaign funding “connected to” child rapists? “Connected to” could mean anything. Third, the ad taps into the extremist trope of accusing Democratic candidates of pedophilia. For several years, far-right personalities and QAnon activists have claimed that the billionaire George Soros is secretly funding an international network of pedophiles. I note, reluctantly, that the whole secretnetwork-of-pedophiles trope has long been associated with antisemitism. I also note, reluctantly, that the imagery of the ad is antisemitic. The wall of dollar bills on the right suggests Jewish money taking over the justice system. The creepy decanters in the foreground suggest Jewish well-poisoning. Cynthia Rodriguez’s name appears in the blue and white colors of Israel. Antisemitic literature has long used this subliminal messaging. The point here is not to cry antisemitism. But the ad uses words and images historically associated with antisemitism and QAnon conspiracy theories. If the incumbent DA runs another such ad, he will show he is not a law-and-order moderate. Moderates do not scare voters using the lies and symbols of the far right. Victor Libet, Ph.D. Davis

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mirroring the side effects of Prohibition and the decadeslong drug war. Initial evidence indicates that those who fired more than 100 rounds in a street crowded with bar and nightclub patrons probably were violating one or more gun laws. The two brothers that police arrested and are suspected of involvement in the mass shooting were charged with illegal possession of weapons — one for possession of an illegal fully automatic firearm. So why, if California’s much-vaunted gun control laws have failed to choke off the supply of legal and illegal weapons, do politicians continue to claim that enacting even more will have an effect? Some may believe it, the evidence notwithstanding, while others want to appear to be doing something about

a problem because they don’t have any other answers. And those who propose and enact new gun laws are often woefully ignorant about guns or even existing laws. In the aftermath of the shooting, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg lamented to a radio interviewer about California’s difficulty in reducing the number of guns, saying, “You just have to go to a gun show in Reno to buy an assault weapon without a background check and come right back to California.”

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perfected it in France. My foundation of five years from eighth to 12th grade at Holmes and DHS gave me the confidence to pursue French in college and study abroad. I am saddened to hear that future students will be unable to start French during seventh and eighth grades. The Global California initiative calls for three quarters of California students to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy by 2040. The district’s world language plan echoes this goal and lauds the importance of multilingualism. Our actions have to match this rhetoric. This change will push AP French down to year four and eliminate AP Literature. French 4 is an important bridge into AP, allowing for exploration of literature and history. After French 4, I traveled to France with my teachers, and was able to comfortably communicate with my host family. French is spoken on all continents and is the second most frequently taught language in the world. I am proud that DJUSD offers four languages, and I want all students to have the most robust programs possible. Language study is universally required around the world, but only studied by 20% of K-12 American students. The pandemic has exacerbated challenges in immersions and world language classes, as the barrier of distance learning is particularly acute for language acquisition. While not every school can offer every language, a districtwide edict ensures that no student will have this choice. Instead of slashing programs, as educators we should redouble our efforts. Now is the time to help students learn to communicate and connect as members of our global community. Two-hundred-eighty-five parents have signed the petition against this change, and such a major decision merits prompt discussion at the next board meeting. Julia Yvette Bockwinkel Davis

Speak out President The Hon. Joe Biden, The White House, Washington, D.C., 20500; 202-456-1111 (comments), 202-456-1414 (switchboard); email: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact

U.S. Senate Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510; 202-224-3841; email: http://feinstein. senate.gov/public/index.cfm/e-mail-me Sen. Alex Padilla, B03 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510;

Distracted driving The Enterprise published an article on April 1 telling us that “April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the California Highway Patrol, California Office of Traffic Safety, and Impact Teen Drivers are working together to increase education and enforcement efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.” The article reported that distracted driving was a factor in 56 deaths, over 6,300 injuries and 55,800 citations statewide in 2021. One could conclude that based on how seldom distracted driving is cited as a factor in local vehicle crashes in the Davis Enterprise that our community is an anomaly. How many times have we read about a crash where “for unknown reasons” the car “left the road” and then, to add to the mystery, “alcohol and drugs where not believed to be a factor?” I understand the clickbait value of reporting the crash; but good journalism finishes the story even if it takes a while to get answers. We’re all left guessing about these mysterious crashes with no known factors. I believe that one big reason distracted driving continues to be such a significant problem is that it gets too little attention in print or electronic news and social media. When it’s not reported, it’s not a problem. A story that says “Distracted Driving Caused Crash” is just as important to publish days, weeks or months later as it was to know about the crash on the day it happened. Davis and Yolo County need the Enterprise, among other media, to do a better job of telling the rest of the story. And, if it turns out that days, weeks or months later, the relevant police agencies are unable to determine a cause for the crash, that is a story that needs some focus. Cars don’t crash themselves and the vast majority of us have never had our cars leave the road “for no apparent reason.” Dave Hart Davis

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n case you haven’t noticed, a major consequence of the Ukraine war is the bonanza it has provided for the oil and gas industry. US sanctions on Russian oil and gas have given the industry yet another reason for more drilling and fiercer opposition to environmentfriendly energy sources. Yes, a tight oil market and inflationary prices are good for electric car production. But the oil and gas industry is doing even better, not just because of high gas prices, but also because they can demand more access to public lands for drilling — and blame the administration for the high gas prices if the companies don’t get to drill more. This is a false argument on five counts.

Drill, baby, drill First, the Biden administration is granting oil and gas drilling permits at a higher rate than was true under Trump. “No more drilling on public lands,” Biden had said during his presidential campaign. Drilling leases are now being offered on 80 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico alone. And this allowance was two months before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Second, we’ve all learned not to expect gas prices to go down even when more gas comes on the market. That supply-anddemand argument doesn’t fit with industry promises or practice. Third, as Earth Justice points out, the oil and gas industry is sitting on 9,000 drilling permits that it chooses not to use. Why not? Because, “drilling

costs money the industry doesn’t want to spend. In 2021 alone, Exxon Mobil, Shell, BP, and Chevron made a combined $75 billion in profits. Instead of spending some of this massive profit on drilling the leases they already hold, oil companies are buying back their own shares, funneling dividends to their shareholders, and paying lobbyists to demand cheap new federal leases so they can stockpile them for future profit.” The real winners in this war are the stockholders and executives of the Big Four oil companies. Fourth, besides the U.S. market, Biden needs to satisfy the European Union countries as they look for ways to delink from reliance on Russian gas. Biden has promised to find and ship other sources, and the Germans are leaning heavily on him. That means increased US gas production from shale and other sources, a calamitous option for the environment, and construction of new LNG terminals over the next several years. “For now,” the New York Times reports, “climate concerns appear to be taking a back seat as U.S. and European leaders seek to punish President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia for invading Ukraine ... ” Building new terminals will mean “streamlining” environmental regulations to facilitate loans and construction. A fifth factor favoring Big Oil is the unwillingness of Saudi Arabia and the other Middle East oil producers to step up their oil output. Tense relations with those countries over Iran, Yemen, and now the Russian

invasion of Ukraine have given them excuses for once again demonstrating what unreliable allies they are. That’s good news for Moscow, but not for Biden as he searches for more oil to satisfy our insatiable demands.

Clean energy takes a back seat In short, the pressure is on Biden to push domestic production, and although he’s released oil from the strategic reserves, that won’t be nearly enough to stave off industry and political pressures. The industry has launched yet another disinformation campaign designed to make gasoline prices “Biden’s war on oil” and discredit his clean energy agenda. The administration has had

to concede some ground. Here’s Jennifer Granholm, the energy secretary, pleading for more oil production: “Yes, right now, we need oil and gas production to rise to meet current demand.” But “we’re serious about decarbonizing while providing reliable energy that doesn’t depend on foreign adversaries.” We know what more drilling means: It “wrecks ecosystems, coasts, groundwater, and critical habitats. Our country has laws in place precisely to protect people from corporate greed and ensure that the environmental and human cost of fossil fuel extraction is taken into account.” Biden has options to protect the environment and conserve energy even without passage of his Build Back Better bill. He has already used executive orders over 50 times to overturn

Trump-era environmental deregulation actions. For example, recently the administration issued a new rule to substantially cut tailpipe emissions in cars and small trucks. New fuel efficiency standards are on the way. Still, there’s no getting away from it: Truly significant climate crisis legislation that will make a meaningful contribution to carbon neutrality and demonstrate leadership on saving the planet is not going to happen. Big Oil is doing its part to ensure that we continue to have energy and environmental insecurity. — Mel Gurtov, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University and blogs at In the Human Interest.

Rutilio Grande students need funding By Kathy Robertson Special to The Enterprise

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ive students in Davis sister city Rutilio Grande, El Salvador, have lost a major portion of their funding for university scholarships and may have to withdraw. This is hitting particularly hard because they are on their way to completing professional degrees. The group needs a total of $1,500 to finish the term. This includes $100 a month per student to pay tuition and transportation costs for the final three months of the semester. Davis Friends of Rutilio Grande, the coordinating organization for the Salvadoran sister city, is sponsoring a fund drive to help these students continue their studies. Students are pursing degrees in nursing and engineering, with plans to use their new expertise to help their home community. Rutilio Grande has been a sister city to Davis since 1992. “The city of Davis has long valued its unique sister city relationship with Rutilio Grande, which was founded over 30 years ago on the beliefs of community and empathy. The lives of many Davis residents have been enriched by traveling to the city and meeting the people,” city

staff said in a statement. The local connection began in 1990, when Davis nurse Ann Souter reported that refugees from the violent civil war in El Salvador who were living in Nicaragua wanted to return home. Local fundraising, combined with other support, helped the refugees buy 127 acres of land about 30 miles north of San Salvador in an area where many of them used to live. Will and Jane Lotter, the now deceased founders of the Davis Religious Community for Sanctuary, were early and steadfast supporters of Rutilio Grande. Cynthia Kellogg, another longtime supporter, continues to be the primary contact between Davis and Rutilio Grande. She recently returned from a visit that coincided with the community’s 31st anniversary. “Our two communities have been friends for 31 years and this visit was a memorable reunion with old friends and new generations,” Kellogg said. “I hope to know the children of the children of Rutilio Grande, and I hope they will get to know the children of Davis. It’s a permanent relationship — like sisters.” When the founders returned to El Salvador, there was no water, elec-

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Veronica Quintanilla, a teacher’s aid at the elementary school in Rutilio Grande, with students who wrote letters to students at César Chávez Elementary School in Davis. tricity, or houses at the site. Now there is — and the community of about 600 residents has built a school and a health clinic. The organization that runs Rutilio Grande is called the Directiva. Roughly equivalent to the Davis City Council, the group established a school scholarship program shortly after the residents returned from Nicaragua.

Although Salvadoran schools are free through the sixth grade, children in Rutilio Grande must travel by bus to other communities for junior and senior high school and provide their own uniforms and supplies. University students pay tuition as well as transportation expenses, but recently lost support from a Catholic Church in

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Patty Nunez is a nursing student from Rutilio Grande, El Salvador, who has lost scholarship funding. Milwaukee that had helped fund university scholarships. Life in Rutilio Grande is not easy and additional expenses are difficult to cover. Antonio Nunez, whose daughter Patty is a nursing student, estimates the loss of funding will mean families will have to come up with an additional $100 per month. Nunez makes $450 per month driving for the

government. He supplements his income by raising cows and corn to feed the herd. Others make $340 per month and most people in the community are unemployed. Any amount of donation will be helpful to the five university students and their families. Send donations to Davis Friends of Rutilio Grande at 1224 Beech Lane, Davis, CA 95616.

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Help for when the nest refills each summer n Editor’s note: Tanya Perez is taking the day off. This column originally published in July 2019.

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ast week, I conducted another casual survey among a group of momfriends. This time, the topic was college kids coming home for the summer and how the family dynamic shifts. If I had the space, I would include every answer by the six moms who responded, because there are so many excellent insights. The questions related to the happiness level in the household one week prior to a student’s return home; two weeks after the return (once there are more messes and more worries about “adult” activities the student participates in); curfews and house rules; and the happiness level a week after the student has returned to school. Below are their responses, edited for space and to conceal identities. Mom No. 1: Both my husband and I were at a 5 (on a happiness scale of 1-5) when our first child was about to return home from her freshman year. We were excited to reunite our family unit. Two weeks in, we were still at a 4, down a point mainly because the clutter/mess in the house had gotten pretty annoying. The second child’s anticipated return from his freshman year

(ranked at a 3) was probably colored by the fact that we knew more about what to expect — more late nights with our ears open, less sleeping and so much more grocery shopping. Mom No. 2: One week out from (son’s) return from junior year, I was a 4.5. Very excited to see my baby, but I knew things would change from our regular rhythm of life. Two weeks after his return this summer, I am at a 5. (Son) started working as soon as he got home, so he goes to bed at a reasonable hour. He wants to hang out with us and is generally very thoughtful. Two weeks after his return from freshman year, however, we were probably at a 1. He didn’t have a job, he stayed out late with friends and slept late. We were working, getting up early. I still felt like I needed to stay up until he got home, so I got very little sleep. He left his crap all over the house and was still very cranky and short-tempered. (As were the rest of us!) Mom No. 3: Always a 5! Love seeing the kids! And I love talking with them about their college/life experiences and seeing how they have matured. Mom No. 4: I’m a 5 (two weeks before they arrive, which is reduced to a 4 two weeks later). I cherish the time (with them) more than ever because I know it is precious. However, I remember there are things about them that irritate me. Also, I

realize I have gotten pretty lazy about making dinner and pretty used to staying late at work if I need to. I realize that marriage is a bit easier without teenagers and young adults in the house. As much as I love them, they tend to stir up trouble. Mom No. 5: It’s really hard to navigate expectations for that first summer back at home. Kids change so much that first year away … it’s like they’re an adult in the larval stage: They don’t have their wings yet, and they’re perfectly content to feed off their hosts. It’s easy to simultaneously expect too much and demand too little of them … which can feel not-so-great to both parent and kid. Mom No. 6: Both parents are a 5 on the happiness scale before and after the kids’ return from college.

Curfews, house rules Most reported that curfews were no longer required and that their young adults simply sent a

courtesy text if they weren’t coming home. Most also reported still being worried when the kids were out late. House rules had some added layers. All agreed that common areas needed to be kept orderly, but there were some differences in approaches. Mom No. 4: Our kids, who seem to be pretty considerate as other people’s roommates, revel in being able to leave dishes around for their parents to pick up. Unfortunately, they seem to have come to equate love with being babied and taken care of. Even though I recognize this problem, I continue to baby and take care of them when they return home. Mom No. 6: They have no curfew — to do otherwise would seem hypocritical to me since they live on their own terms all year. And for what it’s worth, we let them have partners stay over. However, what I see as “house rules” are unchanged — chores, manners and respectful dialogue remain in effect.

When the nest empties Mom No. 1: I’m ashamed to admit how happy I am the week after the kids go back to school. My husband says he is at a 2 of happiness (sad), but I’m closer to a 4-plus as so many freedoms

return to our lives. Mom No. 2: I’m probably 2.5 the week after he returns to school. I miss him but am excited for his new year. Also, I’m really trying to enjoy him this summer because it is likely the last time he’ll live at home. Mom No. 3: Probably a 3. Always sad to see them head back, but also excited for their new adventures. Side note: It’s a blessing to see all the time you invested in raising your children result in amazing young people who are successfully navigating college/ life on their own. Mom No. 4: Happiness is at a 2. I get used to things revolving around the kids and the fun and bustle of having them around. When they are gone, I will feel sad and empty, and will again have to readjust to the empty nest. Of course, it will be easier than the first time. Mom No. 5: I’ll be a little sad to see him go back to school in the fall … but being an emptynester is actually a lot of fun. I wasn’t dreading empty-nesthood, but I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it’s been to get back to how it all started, with just the two of us. Mom No. 6: 2 (sad). — Tanya Perez lives in Davis with her family. Her column is published every other Sunday. Reach her at pereztanyah@ gmail.com. Follow her on Twitter at @californiatanya.

Spring Break with the DHS bands, orchestras & Mariachi del Valle Special to The Enterprise Throughout recent times, teachers will often ask their students to write a short paper describing their activities during Spring break. Many essays will be filled with descriptions of family activities, trips to vacation spots, staycations, and sleeping in until noon. If you ask a member of the Davis High School bands and orchestras, or a member of Mariachi del Valle (the DJUSD mariachi ensemble), they will describe a long awaited, long planned trip to Disneyland for great performances, spectacular recording sessions, and amazing clinics. The trip planning began in the early Spring of 2021 when orchestra director Angelo Moreno and band/ mariachi director Tom Slabaugh met to plan for the restart of in-person instruction, taking the high school instrumental music programs out of their COVID imposed hibernation. Both directors agreed that the need for students to be together, making music and sharing in the larger community of artists was an important way for all students to “close the book” on this chapter of the pandemic. Next steps … planning!

The plan In August of 2021, directors Moreno and Slabaugh again met and realized that the new landscape of traveling and performing during a pandemic would create new challenges. With a combined experience of more than 50 successful tours between the two directors, including 20 international tours, confidence was high that a safe, educational, and fun trip could be planned. The directors also had the support of the DHS Band Boosters, the DHS/ Holmes Orchestra Boosters, and the parents of Mariachi del Valle in planning and fundraising. The new landscape brought about new challenges: Creating a COVID response protocols that was not in existence in the DJUSD, fundraising in a pandemic financial environment, securing educationally enriching travel

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From left, Mariachi del Valle takes in a clinic with Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas, the resident Mariachi ensemble for the Disney parks. The DHS Jazz Band in Concert at California Adventure. Arianna Ramirez sings with Mariachi del Valle at California Adventure. The students take in an LA Philharmonic concert in Walt Disney Hall. locations (no one was accepting traveling music groups in August 2021), all the while restarting our programs to students who have not been in a live music ensemble for nearly 2 years! These challenges were faced with the dedicated support of our parent volunteer tour managers/ planners: Jamie Anderson (Band/Mariachi) and Tracy Louie (Orchestra). Both knew how challenging this process would be and became a driving force in recruiting additional parents to help (some 30 parents eventually participated in tour planning and execution), coordinating with the DJUSD to develop new and untested COVID health protocols during a pandemic, and coordinating with representatives from a professional touring company for logistical and planning support. Both also realized that a large sum of over $275,000 would need to be raised to pay for this trip.

Ups and downs The first and arguably most significant challenge was to determine how to safely travel during a pandemic. With the DJUSD focused upon the return to in-person instruction, no one had considered how travel would accompany this reopening. Questions such as “What would happen if a kid got sick on a trip?” were posed and action plans were developed, beginning in September 2021 and continuing until the trip departure on March 17, 2022. Every new mandate from the Yolo County Department of Public Health had to be adapted for our travels, including how to safely include instrumental music (especially spit-inducing wind instruments) in a multiday tour.

Housing students together, traveling on commercial transportation, finding places that allowed performances, scheduling clinics, and fundraising all presented constant and new challenges for the tour managers and directors. Questions of who was vaccinated, how many were housed per room, did we have enough parent chaperones, and how would students that became sick on tour would be treated became novel challenges that were very different from years past. Each of these questions were addressed and the combined Band and Orchestra program developed the new protocols that are now adopted as official DJUSD travel protocols for all traveling groups.

The trip After months of planning, we were able to secure both performances and Soundtrack recording sessions inside the Disneyland Resorts, as well as a private clinic for Mariachi with the Grammy Awardwinning Mariachi Divas, the resident all female mariachi ensemble for the Disney Resorts. Despite months of efforts, no college or university would host any student ensembles on their campuses, a signature event in past tours. No worries … we were ready to roll! Before dawn on Thursday, March 17, some 215 students, parents, and directors met at DHS to load and board the four buses for the trip to Anaheim. Arriving around dinner time, we all headed for a group dinner at a local Italian restaurant, checked in to our hotel, and headed to Downtown Disney for some shopping and fun time! Friday, March 18, was a

day full of Disney’s signature Soundtrack Recording Sessions for all students. This is where the students get together with a Disney movie soundtrack conductor and prepare, from sight-reading, music that animates actual Disney movie scenes inside a professional sound stage. The 90-minute sessions result in three to five movie scenes that are set to music performed by the students. In the process, the students learn about how movie music is recorded by an industry leader with the people who record the music for Disney movies. It was an exciting and very educational experience with every student leaving the sessions really excited about this unique experience! In between, fun time in both Disneyland and California Adventure culminated with everyone enjoying the evening fireworks before returning late evening to the hotel. Saturday, March 19, was a day of clinics and in park performances. Mariachi del Valle, on their firstever tour, was excited to receive a two-hour morning clinic from the Mariachi Divas! These wonderful musician educators shared with the students important information about musicianship, stage etiquette, and cultural significance to Mariachi music and their performance. All the students left with a newfound understanding of their roles as Mariachi performers, both culturally and musically! The evening brought forth the performance of Mariachi del Valle and the DHS Jazz Band! Both groups were on fire and performed to a grateful audience of DHS Band and Orchestra students, parents, and California Adventure guests! The energy and excitement

from being pent up and unable to perform for two years came forth in a spectacularly exciting and enjoyable performance. Even the Disney stage and sound staff were dancing to the wonderful sounds of our kids! Many people passing by stopped to enjoy the amazing show! It was a wonderful way to complete our two days of learning and fun in the Disney Resort! Sunday, March 20, the final day of the tour, was a day of checking out of the hotel, heading to the historic L.A. Grand Central Market for lunch and an afternoon concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Grand Central Market, a historic landmark in Los Angeles, features some 40 different food vendors with a wide variety of culturally different cuisines. Many of these vendors have received acclimation from noted food writers, including Anthony Bourdain. No one left this

By Andy Jones Special to The Enterprise 1. Name the State. Nearly half the population of our fifth mostpopulous U.S. state is concentrated in the southeastern Delaware Valley. Name the state. 2. Great Native Americans. What Hunkpapa Lakota leader’s dream predicted the death of George Custer in 1876? 3. French Arcs. The Arc de Triomphe primarily honors those who fought and died for France in two wars. Name one of them. 4. Africa. When African countries are alphabetized, which country comes last?

marketplace hungry! The most appropriate finale for this spectacular tour was a concert in the Walt Disney Concert Hall featuring the L.A. Philharmonic, Paavo Järvi conducting, and the amazing Hilary Hahn performing the Howard Hansen Violin Concerto. Following her amazing performance, Hahn came back out to play an encore of an unaccompanied Bach Sonata. The sold out hall audience erupted in another long standing ovation! Following intermission, we enjoyed a beautiful performance of Dvorak’s 7th Symphony. Boarding the buses and checking students out to their families in LA, we all made the long journey back to Davis renewed and excited for the remainder of Spring Break and the fantastic remaining performances that await us all for the coming Spring. None of this could be made possible without the enduring support of our parent boosters, Anderson and Louie, and the hard work of several parent volunteers (too many to name) who lent their knowledge, experience, and hard work to making this trip a reality! On behalf of the directors, students, and parents … we thank you all for creating this experience for our students!

5. Books and Authors. Madame Thérèse Defarge is a fictional character and a vengeful villain in what 1859 novel? Answers: Pennsylvania, Sitting Bull, The French Revolutionary or the Napoleonic Wars, Zimbabwe, “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens — Dr. Andy Jones is the former quizmaster at de Vere’s Irish Pub and author of the book “Pub Quizzes: Trivia for Smart People.” His pub quiz is now seeking a new home. Meanwhile, Dr. Andy is also sharing his pub quizzes via Patreon. Find out more at www. yourquizmaster.com.

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Never too late for justice Dear Annie: In your response to “Loss and Regret,” concerning a teenager being sexually abused by an older female, you dismissed the legal aspect of this out of hand. The older woman should be brought up on sexual abuse charges against a minor. Anything less would be sexist. Men are sent to prison for this kind of act. A recent acquaintance of mine was just sentenced to life in prison for a similar act, with no physical evidence and only the word of the victim. Letting this older woman off the hook for her misdeeds with a 16-year-old would just be wrong. The law pertains to both males and females alike. — Concerned Dear Concerned: Thank you for bringing this up. You are 100% correct that this woman should be held accountable. Many readers wrote to say that I dismissed the legal aspect of the case because of my intense focus on helping the man to heal emotionally. One of the best letters was written by an attorney from Portland, Oregon, who specializes in helping young victims of sexual abuse when they are older. Read on. Dear Annie: As an attorney who represents victims of child sexual abuse in civil cases across the nation, I read with empathy and interest the recent letter from your reader, “Loss and Regret.” There a couple of insights that I would like to share with your readers. First, for victims of sexual abuse, delayed understanding about the impact of abuse is normal. According to Child USA, “Most child victims of sexual assault disclose ... during adulthood, with a median age of 48 and an average age of 52.” This delayed disclosure phenomenon is the result of the unique and insidious nature of the trauma of child sexual abuse — which prevents victims from realizing that they have been injured often until decades after the abuse itself has stopped. For victims of childhood sexual abuse, subconscious defense mechanisms mask the root cause of the problems they are experiencing and prevent the victim from understanding the causal relationship between the abuse and the injuries (i.e., that the sexual abuse from childhood is causing the adult depression, anxiety, etc.). As our society becomes more aware of both the prevalence of child abuse and the reality of delayed understanding by victims, the national trend is toward liberalizing and eliminating statutes of limitation. In the last several years, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, California, Arizona, Arkansas, Maine, Montana and Louisiana have all passed legislation that gives victims of child sexual abuse an open “window” of time (ranging from one to three years) to pursue civil actions regardless of how long ago the abuse happened. I currently have the honor of representing victims in cases in each of these states. Other states — like my home state of Oregon, as well as Washington, New Mexico and others — have for many years used what is known as a “discovery rule.” Discovery rules tie the time limit on a victim’s civil legal claims to the victim’s subjective delayed discovery of the long-term impacts they have suffered. This is another mechanism of giving victims more time and a greater opportunity for justice. While not every state has helpful laws for victims (yet), the bottom line is that the law is changing in many states to give victims more time to come forward. Of course, like in any legal case, the individual facts and

circumstances vary, and I highly recommend that any victim of abuse consult with an attorney who is experienced in representing child abuse victims. These cases are unique, and the goal should be to advance the healing of the individual victim — which is a very personalized consideration. What is good for one victim may not be helpful for another. After everything else they have been through, victims of child abuse deserve compassionate expert advice so they can make informed decisions for themselves. I commend “Loss and Regret” for speaking out about this difficult topic. It is only as our society increases our awareness of the pervasive problem of child sexual abuse — and reforms our laws to better support victims — that the next generation of children becomes safer. — Lawyer’s Perspective Dear Lawyer’s Perspective: Thank you for such a clear and succinct summary. ——— Dear Annie: I was in a relationship for about 18 years. Early on, he proposed, and I declined with no intention of ever remarrying. After a little bit of cool-off time, the relationship slowly started up again despite this difference. Over those years, some of our individual friends became mutual friends. Invitations for events were, of course, extended to us as a couple or individually with a plus one. Over the past two years, the relationship ended. Soon after, I accepted a date with someone I loosely knew who is not local to the area where I live. This relationship quickly grew into an exclusive relationship. We are considering marriage in the near future, likely about one or two years off. After the dissolution of the past relationship, I started getting invitations for “one,” no guest, from the nowmutual friends. My ex also gets invited. Originally, some of the statements were that there was concern that he would behave poorly if I was there with my new significant other. I have told inviters to please not extend this type of invitation to me as I do not consider it a real invitation. It’s disrespectful to my current boyfriend to expect him to be OK not being welcome to attend an event with me when my ex would be there. FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220217 03/15/2022 Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: TIC TAC TOWING Physical Address: 41230 COUNTY ROAD 25 WOODLAND, CA 95776 Mailing Address: 8005 LAKOTA CT. SPRING HILL TN 37174 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): WINDY MILLER-THOMPSON 8005 LAKOTA CT. SPRING HILL, TN 37174 ERNEST THOMPSON 8005 LAKOTA CT. SPRING HILL, TN 37174 Business Classification: General Partnership Starting Date of Business: 02/06/2017 s/ Windy Miller-Thompson Ernest Thompson Official Title: Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 2022 #1764

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Can you please weigh in on this type of invitation and how I can get people to understand this is not OK? — Moved On But Feeling the Pushback From Friends Dear Moved On: It’s common for friends to feel caught in the middle after a breakup — especially the breakup of an 18-year relationship. However, you’re all adults here. There’s no reason for your new boyfriend to be disinvited from social events. If your ex isn’t comfortable being around you two, he can stay home. I would explain to your friends that your new beau is the real deal and that you see a future with him. If he’s not welcome at their dinner parties or barbecues, then they’ll be missing out on your attendance, too.

My dream guy is missing his front teeth Dear Annie: Five months ago, I started dating a 58-year-old man. We met online and exchanged phone numbers. Our conversations were great, so we met for a date and started a relationship. Well, he did not mention during our conversations that he is missing his front teeth. None of his pictures online showed this either. He claimed that he would get implants or dentures. He has done neither. I am not shallow, but I am 52 and don’t want to be seen with a toothless man. Dental procedures are expensive, and he does not have dental insurance. I told him I am not comfortable being in a relationship with a man who does not care about his dental health. He smiles and laughs like it is a good look. What do you think about this toothless situation? — Not Asking for Much Dear Not Asking: I wouldn’t call you shallow for wanting a boyfriend with front teeth. Tell him how handsome his smile is and how much it could be improved by a set of pearly whites. His jolly attitude is heartwarming, and you might want to take a page out of his book while the two of you save up for dental implants. After all, if this is your biggest relationship problem, you have it pretty good. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO DESTROY WEEDS AND REMOVE RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of April 2022 the City Council of the City of Davis passed Resolution No. 040 Series 2022 declaring that dangerous weeds were growing upon or in front of certain properties and that rubbish, refuse and dirt were upon or in front of these properties in the City of Davis, and more particularly described in the Resolution, and that they constitute a public nuisance which must be abated by the removal of said weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt. Otherwise if said weeds are not removed by June 6, 2022 they will be removed and the nuisance abated by the City and the cost of removal assessed upon the land from in or in front of which the weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt are removed and will constitute a lien upon such land until paid. Reference is hereby made to the Resolution for further particulars. A copy of said Resolution is on file in the office of the City Clerk. All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt are hereby notified to attend a meeting of the City Council of the City of Davis to be held the evening of May 10th, 2022 when said objections will be heard and given due consideration. Please call 757-5602, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, for the expected time of this public hearing. Dated this 5th day of April 2022 Michael Webb City Manager Published April 10, 2022

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Weary widow worries for husband’s health Dear Annie: I’m in my 70s, as is my boyfriend. For the most part, we get along. But lately, I’m starting to worry about him. He lost his fiancee about five years ago, and I lost my husband six years ago, so we both know grief. He still buys things for his fiancee, which I think is strange. I asked him about it, and he said, “She always liked this picture, so I bought it for her.” Little strange, I think. He texts her phone number when he’s down. I told him he can always talk to me, but he says he likes talking to her. He also says he loves me but it’s a different kind of love. What does that mean? Please give me some advice in dealing with this. — Confused Dear Confused: Grief is a funny thing. It has no set timeline, and it manifests itself differently in everyone. It sounds like your boyfriend is stuck, though, and could use some professional help. He needs to process and accept his loss. Attend couples counseling so that he can address his attachment to his late fiancee and start building a future with you. ——— Dear Annie: I love my husband of 25 years dearly. He’s a hard worker, great provider, and great husband and father to our children. He has health issues, though. He had a massive heart attack a couple years ago and thinks that because they stented it and he’s on meds, he’s good to go. He doesn’t worry about what he eats and doesn’t do any regular exercise. Both of his parents had heart issues and have since passed. He’s 56 years old and won’t get a colonoscopy even though his father had colon cancer. I have stopped arguing with him about it and have told him I’m preparing myself to become a widow with children because he is not proactive with his health. He thinks I’m being mean and picking fights when I only care and want him to live a long and healthy life. He only reacts or seeks help when something bad happens. I am completely the opposite and am raising my kids to be proactive with their health as well. I don’t know what else to do. Please help! And asking him to talk to a counselor or psychologist is like talking to the wall! — Widow in the Making

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2022 Dear Widow: At 56, your husband has so many beautiful moments and wonderful experiences to look forward to — birthdays, anniversaries, retirement, weddings, grandchildren — experiences that his parents unfortunately may not have seen due to their own health. Instead of arguing or explaining your perspective, try to help him understand his own. The only way to take part in these milestones is to be here for them, and a reactive approach to personal health won’t cut it. We can’t help people who don’t want to help themselves, but the load often feels lighter when we shoulder it with someone else. You’re already teaching your kids how to take care of themselves; try to tackle healthier eating and regular exercise altogether as a family. Incorporating better habits little by little into everyday routines may help your husband realize how much better he feels when he takes care of himself and how much life he has left to live.

Fool me twice, shame on me Dear Annie: My 18-year-old daughter recently started college and is living on campus many hours away from her dad and me. We have a good relationship and talk weekly, but I am worried about her current choices. I am joint on her bank account, and recently, I saw a large transaction for a purchase at an adult “toy” store. I also know she has been buying and wearing risque clothing while out with friends late at night. Although I know a lot of this is normal self-discovery, I am worried. I’ve been honest about the sex addiction (in general terms), and addictive behavior in general that runs in our family, so she knows what she’s up against if she’s going down that rabbit hole. She has been taught from a young age that physical intimacy is a gift from God, given for people who are married to truly give themselves to each other. She’s on birth control (which our religion is against, but I can’t stop her). How do I help her through this? I respect her as a young adult (she’s truly an awesome human being!), but I am seriously worried she may not realize the physical and mental harm that can come from casual sex and one-night stands (if

that is, in fact, what’s going on).

— Letting Go Is Hard to Do Dear Letting Go: It’s hard for any parent to step aside and watch as their child makes decisions — and mistakes — that they wouldn’t necessarily make themselves. But as you said, your daughter is a young adult now, and she’s responsible for making her own choices. It sounds like you two have a solid relationship with regular and open communication. Remind your daughter to keep safety in mind as she meets new people and explores her new home at school. Let her know that you are always there to talk or listen if she needs the support. Social media and bank transactions may not reflect the whole picture either. Trust that the awesome human being you’ve raised has a good head on her shoulders and will learn her own lessons at her own pace. ——— Dear Annie: I’ve dated this woman for over five months. Last year, she cheated on me with her ex. She broke it off with me and went back to him. They had problems, and we recently started talking again. She wants it to be casual and see what happens. We have sex and everything, and I’m starting to have feelings for her again. She has said she misses the things we used to do and sends me kissing emojis when we text. I think I see signs of her wanting more, but I’m not really sure. What do I do? I want to bring it up, but I’m afraid to because I don’t want to ruin it if there is a chance. Casual dating and I don’t mix too well. I want and need more than casual. — Cautiously Optimistic Dear Cautiously: You can’t ruin something you don’t have. Now’s the time for a serious conversation with this woman to see what she’s looking for and compare it to your expectations for the relationship. If you want more than a casual thing and she only gives you loose answers and no commitment, you’re just setting yourself up to be more disappointed and hurt down the line the longer you stay with her. And on the point of commitment, don’t forget she has already been unfaithful to you once before. As Maya Angelou said: “When people show you who they are, believe them.”

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UCD: Freeman digs in to keep late lead intact DUNNING: Some From Page B1 pitch for UCD, Bell led off the inning with a walk. Miller then reached on a fielder’s choice, with Bell out at second base. Allanson then drew a walk, moving Miller to second. Miller was then picked off by Freeman for the second out of the inning. The pickoff ended up saving a run, because Morrissey then hit his second triple in as many at-bats, scoring Allanson. Davis High alum Henrickson led off the bottom half of the third inning with a single. After a flyout to left field by Williams, Brandel grounded out, moving Henrickson to second. A single by Iverson

allowed Henrickson to cross home, giving the Aggies the 6-4 lead going into the fourth frame. Mico extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the bottom of the fourth when he singled to left field. Mico’s single allowed Kyler Arenado to move to second base after he was hit by a pitch. Arenado moved to third on an error by CSUB’s shortstop but was called out at home after a throw from first base to the Roadrunners’ catcher. The Aggies added an insurance run to their tally in the seventh inning. After a strikeout from Mico, Wolbert stayed hot with a single up the middle. A double

from Leehey brought home Wolbert, giving UCD the 7-4 lead going into the eighth. The Aggies got into a jam in the ninth inning with a very slim lead. After getting Bell to ground out to lead off the inning, Miller hit a double to left center. Allanson then hit a flyout to centerfield with Miller staying at second base. Next, Morrissey singled up the middle, moving Miller to third. With two on the corners and two outs, Freeman got the groundout he needed to escape the predicament. A pitching duel between Freeman and Roadrunners reliever Jaykob Acosta kept offense to a minimum in the

later innings. The Aggies were able to capitalize on CSUB starting pitcher Benji Caggianelli’s struggles in the early frames. UCD finished the game with seven hits, while CSUB had nine. Wolbert led the Aggies with two hits, while Mico, Leehey, Henrickson, Brandel and Iverson each finished with one hit. Carrion pitched one inning, struck out two, allowed two hits and three runs. Yau pitched one inning, allowing no hits or runs. Freeman pitched seven innings, struck out three, allowed seven hits and two runs. — Follow Rebecca Wasik on Twitter: @BeccaFromTheBay.

PUNCH: Dethlefson working to improve hitting From Page B1 14 stolen bases. Last season, Dethlefson had a .283 batting average, scored 15 times, eight stolen bases and only one home run. “I feel like she’s starting to come on her own,” said UCD head coach Erin Thorpe. “The potential has always been there, but to realize that potential is not a thing. I think that she is starting to show some confidence ... really growing into who she is as an athlete.” Dethlefson, who plays catcher and outfield, credits Thorpe and the Aggie coaching staff of Doug Menefee and Amy Klyse in building her into a confident player for UCD, which is 5-5 in the Big West Conference and 17-17 overall after UC Riverside posted a narrow 2-1 victory in their three-game series on Friday. The secret to the right-handed batter’s recent success when she steps into the batter’s box? Adjusting to NCAA pitchers throwing faster and harder than high school pitchers that she faced when she was in the Bella Vista High softball program. “Anna is just extremely athletic,” Thorpe said. “She’s very strong, very fast.

A real good-sized athlete (Dethlefson is 5-foot-9). Her potential is what we liked in the recruiting process. In the recruiting process, we kind of pinned her as an athlete that we would love to work with, but very raw. We were really excited on what we could do with her once she got to Davis.” Dethlefson worked hard after the 2021 season to become a better hitter this season. “I worked on a little bit of everything,” Dethlefson said. “I did a lot of strength training throughout (last) summer, really trying to lift heavier weights, try to add more power.” Thorpe added, “Really, you can’t pinhole her into any type of specific type of hitter, or location hitter.” Behind the plate and outfield, Dethlefson has an arm that could make most runners nervous if she’s throwing the softball from the outfield or awaiting for the throw from the infield or outfield. She has a .973 fielding percentage. “Working on the basic mechanics and trying to get quicker,” Dethlefson said. “Outfield, just getting better release on the ball.” Thorpe added, “I think it’s just a nature

kind of progression kind of thing in terms having to learn how to play the game successfully at the next level.” UCD started its season winning five of its first seven games. Then the Aggies lost seven of nine. Other than Friday’s tough loss to UCR, the Aggies have won five of their last six games. “We’ve been kind of streaky right from the start,” Dethlefson said. “We just keep moving up. I think we just got to take this moment into our next conference series (against UCR).” As Dethlefson waits her turn on the on-deck circle for her plate appearance, she scouts the stands. That is when she’s looking for her favorite fan and father, Jeff. “I like to have my dad at the game(s),” said Anna Dethlefson. “It’s kind of silly, but whenever I step into the on-deck circle, I just like to give my dad a look and smile at him up in the stands, and he smiles back at me. It just kind of makes me feel more relaxed and reminds me that it’s just a game.” — Contact Mike Bush at mike@ davisenterprise.net. Follow on Twitter: @MBDavisSports.

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Also in the early season, perennial Big Sky power Weber State comes to town. If the Aggies can produce a 4-0 mark against those schools, they’ll be on their way to their first appearance in the Frisco, Texas, championship game. Less scary, but still worthy opponents, include University of San Diego, Northern Arizona, Cal Poly and Idaho State, all at home, and road games at Northern Colorado, Idaho and defending champion Sacramento State.

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O OFFSEASON FOR FOOTBALL ... I’m one of those folks who would love to see a year-round football season. I pretty much got my wish in 2021 when the Big Sky Conference sponsored a first-ever spring season to make up for the COVIDcanceled fall 2020 campaign, then played a full season in the fall of 2021. The Aggies played five games in the spring and 12 more in the fall for 17 games in about nine months. Some of their brethren in the Football Championship Subdivision played even more games than that. South Dakota State, for example, played 10 games in the spring and 15 more this fall for a whopping 25 in all, but was still going strong at the end. The long-range effects of all that pounding has yet to be determined, but it’s a punishing sport like no other. MOVING ON UP ... Three FCS powers will be joining the big boys in the Football Bowl Subdivision next fall. Spring 2021 champion Sam Houston State will join Conference USA along with Jacksonville State, while James Madison will move to the Sun Belt. James Madison won national titles in 2004 and 2016 and lost in the championship game to North Dakota State in 2017 and 2019. North Dakota State, which claimed its ninth title in the last 11 seasons in Frisco last January, really ought to play at the next level, but Bison brass claim there’s really no viable road to the FBS at this point for NDSU. — Contact Bob Dunning at bdunning@ davisenterprise.net.