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Yolo County Library plans to resume service Aug. 14 By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief The Yolo County Library plans to start up services at their library branches again started on Friday, Aug. 14. Mark Fink, County Library, said following the immediate suspension of services on Aug. 4 after learning one of its staff may have
been exposed to COVID-19. “Staff have been self-quaranining, and the branches impacted were deepcleaned last week,” Fink said. He also said they had adjusted staff schedules so staff will now work at a single facility as a means to prevent another system-wide incident.
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Investigation determines target shooting as cause of Quail Fire By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Investigators have determined that the cause of the June 2020 Quail Fire was target shooting. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s investigators, who were dispatched as part of the initial response to the Quail Fire, uncovered evidence that target shooting sparked the fire to life on June 06, according to a Cal FIRE media release on Monday. The Quail Fire burned 1,837 acres over a period of four day before it was fully contained. Its blaze destroyed one home
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A firefighter sprays down a smoldering fence post to prevent it from igniting more flames on Saturday, June 6. The Quail Fire burned 1,837 acres total over four days.
Winters HAC fundraising partnership supports local families in need By Aaron Geerts Staff Writer Courtesy photo
Jeremy and Rebecca Nelson of Woodland announce the birth of their son, John Robert Nelson. John arrived on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 12:04 p.m. at Roseville Sutter. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce at birth, and measured 21.25 inches in length. John is another Gem of the Nelson family of Winters who is loved by his grandparents Jill & Josh Nelson, his great-grand parents Darlene Kovach & Chuck Frey, and all family soon to meet him.
Future subscriber : Josefina Victoria Buttler Villalobos Cecilia Villalobos and Jerry Buttler announce the birth of their first born daughter Josefina Victoria Buttler Villalobos. Josefina arrived on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 12:04 p.m. at the Kaiser Hospital in Roseville. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and measured 21 inches in length. Her Maternal grandparents are Jorge and Esther Villalobos of Winters, and Maternal great- grand parents are Anacleta Lopez y Epigmenio Garcia of Mexico. Paternal grandparents are Jan Buttler and Jim Buttler (deceased) of Davis, and Great-grandparents are Barbara and Martin Stipp from Davis (both deceased).
The Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee is collaborating in a joint-fundraising effort with ApoYOLO and the Interfaith Immigration Network to raise funding to support local families in the Spanish community. Since 2006, the Winters HAC has contributed to the Winters community through its volunteering, selflessness and communal values. Now in the time of COVID-19, the Winters HAC continues its support by launching a collaborative fundraising effort for families in need The inspiration behind the Winters HAC came after meeting with a representative of the Pacific Institute for Community Organization, and
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was. “We needed to make it something to celebrate the Spanish community,” Quirarte said. “That was in 2006, and in 2007 we started the Festival De La Cosecha (Harvest Festival).” For years the event made a splash in the community and was a huge fundraiser. The arrival of COVID-19, however, has put a halt to the annual event like it has to so many others. But instead of standing down, the Winters HAC has turned the pandemic into an opportunity to further support their community. In a joint-fundraising effort with ApoYOLO and the Interfaith Immigration Network, the collaboration has raised
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Editor-in-Cheif Past interruptions by meeting attendees sparked a discussion among Trustees and Winters Joint Unified School District staff members at the Thursday, Aug. 6 school board meeting. President Rudolph Muldong and Trustee Rob Warren expressed being able to meet in person improves the quality of the meeting. Muldong also noted it helps to relay unspoken communication through
body language and expressions, which are hidden through virtual meetings and may cause misunderstandings when unable to observe. Warren said he would like to see the district’s technology team figure out a way to allow the community to observe meetings, but not have the ability to interrupt a meeting in progress. “If we can’t control the meeting then I don’t want to do Zoom meetings anymore,” Warren said. “People get really comfortable
sitting at home, and we get people making comments like they did.” Trustees Carrie Green and Stephanie Chávez voiced concerns about not allowing the public to participate live. They also both noted that it was important to include the community, and that the number of people observing school board meetings had increased since beginning a virtual attendance option. “I love that our parents are being involved, being in-
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By Rodney Orosco Staff Writer The Winters City Council hopes to fill the now vacant city manager’s job by November, according to Mayor Wade Cowan. The council has hired the Roseville executive search firm Peckham and McKenney to find the next city leader and they will pay the firm up to $26,000, Cowan said. Peckham and McKenney was the firm that found John W. Donlevy, Jr., the former Winters city manager. The firm helps municipalities throughout the western United States find management executives. “We (council) are
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has since been dedicated to supporting its community and discovering its needs. And amongst the Winters HACs founders, Leticia Quirarte has continued leading the group to serve its mission through changing times. “We found that the people want to have afternoon programs, English classes, and low-income housing,” Quirarte said about the changes the Winters HAC has made over the years. “Now we have Spanish in the newspaper and have afterschool programs.” In their beginning, the Winters HAC hosted an event to display what the organization offers the community. But something was missing, and the youngsters at the event pointed out what it
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CAUSE Continued from Page 1 and two other structures. Numerous fire crews from across the state worked together to contain the vegetation fire that burned southwest of Winters. The Cal FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa unit reported that at most, 600 fire personnel were assigned to the incident. The vegetation fire started at 3:30 p.m. on June 6 along Quail Canyon Road. High winds pushed it quickly toward Pleasants Valley Road and Highway 128 causing residents to evacuate and multiple road closures in the area. Winds ignited the blaze which jumped from 500 the
evening of June 6 to 1,200 acres over night. By Sunday, June 8, the fire had grown to 1,400 acres with only 10 percent containment.
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SEARCH Continued from Page 1 all hoping we can find someone that wants to be in a small town,� Cowan said. This means maybe a younger candidate, with a family they want to raise in a small town, Cowan explained. “We want to try our best not to become, as most small towns are, just a stepping stone to a bigger organization,� he added. As the search continues, the interim city manager will be a familiar face. “We have an agreement with John to help with the transitions,� Cowan said. “I will manage the email flow for the City Manager,� Donlevy said. “I have Items on the Aug. 18 agenda, and will be doing work over about a two month period.� With the coronavirus still making its way through Yolo County, all citizen concerns and complaints, regarding adhering to county protocols, will be forwarded to the county as necessary, Donlevy said. Cowan said Winters Director of Financial Management Shelley Gunby will also serve as the interim city manager as needed.
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West Nile Virus found in Davis, Yolo County By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media West Nile Virus is in the neighboring City of Davis. Dead birds found July 30 and Aug. 2 have tested positive for the virus, as have multiple mosquitos found throughout Yolo County, the local vector control district announced on Wednesday. “We are closely monitoring and keeping an eye on the city of Davis since (West Nile) has been detected within city boundaries and in the surrounding areas,� said Gary Goodman, manager of the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District. “While temperatures have cooled off significantly this week, we are still in the middle of summer and conditions are right for mosquitoes to continue breeding and posing a threat for disease transmission,� said Goodman. “We must not let our guard down now and we should continue taking all the necessary precautions such as dumping stagnant water from around our home and wearing insect repellent while spending time outdoors. Both of these actions are critical to protect our health from West Nile.�
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West Nile virus is transmitted to humans via the bite of infected mosquitoes, with symptoms — including fever, headache, body aches and nausea — typically developing within three to 14 days. Approximately 80 percent of those infected with the virus will not show any symptoms, but about one in 150 will develop a severe neuroinvasive illness that can include high fever, headache, neck stiff-
MEETING Continued from Page 1 presenters, and public input speakers who contact in ahead of time would be given the role of co-hosts so they could un-mute themselves. The chat function would remain turned off. Option 2: Utilize the Zoom webinar feature. Which would allow anyone to watch the meeting, but they would not appear as participants on screen. The only people featured on screen would be the hosts and assigned panelists (Trustees, presenters, and public speakers who contact in ahead of time. There is no chat function. Reyherme suggested in the webinar model she could enable the Q&A option so that viewers could send questions in to panelists to view. The con with it is that only panelists could view the questions. She said in both models, there is an ability to record the meeting. Reyherme also suggested sending out best practices when attending the board meeting via Zoom so
ness, seizures and paralysis. People over age 50 and those with diabetes or hypertension are more likely to develop the most serious symptoms.
West Nile in Yolo County
West Nile virus was detected in Yolo County for the first time this year on Wednesday, July 15. The Sacramento-Yolo Mos-
“We must not let our guard down now and we should continue taking all necessary precautions such as dumping stagnant water from around our home ....�
Street and Pole Line Road on Aug. 2. Mosquito samples that tested positive were found in west, north and south Davis on Aug. 4 as well as elsewhere in Yolo County. In response to the increased West Nile Virus activity, the district will continue surveillance efforts, testing mosquitoes for virus, treating mosquitoes in all known sources and performing adult mosquito control as necessary throughout parks, neighborhoods and other agricultural sources in areas where the mosquitoes have tested positive. For current information about district activities, visit www.FIGHTtheBITE.net. Residents may also subscribe to mailing lists to receive email notifications for upcoming mosquito treatments by zip code. To sign up, go to spray notifications on the website.
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viewers would have a reminder of the districts’ expectations of etiquette when attending a meeting online. Green shared concern that not everyone could attend a board meeting in person if they were in the high risk group, and said she appreciated the webinar option. She asked what other districts are doing for their board meetings. Superintendent Diana JimÊnez reported that other districts (both big and small) are hosting meetings through Zoom or WebEx, and some are also doing an additional Facebook Live stream. Reyherme said Winters JUSD could include a Facebook Live stream, but that would require additional staff to help moderate the comments feed to look for questions and topics of interest. Green shared concern about the ability for community members to ask questions that might come up during the meeting, as
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mention of public input would be limited to those who contacted the District before the meeting. Reyherme suggested trying out the webinar model at the next school board meeting. Warren noted they would have to go through the experience to refine the process. In addition, JimÊnez engaged Trustees in a discussion of potentially decreasing the number of school board meetings a month. She said one concern shared was that the turn around time to work on an action item between meetings did not give enough time to get a quality result, as they’re already having to rush and turn in the action item only days after being assigned the task. A concern in decreasing the number of meetings meant longer wait times on approving curriculums and other important actions, as well as longer meet-
ings when trying to recognize individuals and groups in the school community. “My concern is during times where we get the introduction and then wait a month for it to come back. That potentially may force more special meetings. That would require a lot of prep to make sure everything is ready to go,â€? Muldong said. Muldong suggested considering a modified version where some months had more meetings than others depending on when business items are traditionally due. School board meetings are currently locked into the schedule that was approved in December 2019. In the meantime, JimĂŠnez will look at other meeting schedule models from other districts and bring samples and a recommendation back in October 2020. Any changes would affect the proposed 2021 School Board Meeting schedule in December 2020.
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July 31: 11:18 a.m., medical aid, Highway 128. ~1:10 p.m., medical aid, Venada Drive. ~8:11 p.m., medical aid, NB I-505/Putah Creek Road. Aug. 1: 8:47 a.m., public assist, Highway 128/CR 87D. ~10:30 a.m., vehicle accident, 500 block of Niemann Street. ~11:50 a.m., medical aid, 800 block of W. Grant Avenue. ~7:48 p.m., medical aid, Highway 128. Aug. 2: 6:52 p.m., vehicle accident, Highway 128. Aug. 3: 4:41 a.m., medical aid, 1000 block of McArthur Avenue. Aug. 4: 6:41 a.m., fire alarm, 300 block of Main Street. ~7:21 a.m., public assist, Baker Street/ Railroad Avenue. ~7:22 a.m., medical aid, 600 block of First Street. ~9:41 a.m., medial aid, first block of E. Main Street. ~11:57 a.m., medical aid, 400 block of Columbia Way. Aug. 5: 9:54 a.m., medical aid, 700 block of W. Main Street. ~12:06 p.m., grass fire, Highway 128/ Pleasant View Road.
~7:18 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Grant Avenue. Aug. 6: 2:27 p.m., medical aid, 600 block of Railroad Avenue.
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July 31: Brook Ann Lee (Age 39), Charges: Domestic Violence, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail.
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July 26: 5:44 p.m., 800 block of Taylor Street, Audible Alarm. July 28: 1:01 a.m., 100 block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm. ~8:36 p.m., First block of Main Street, Audible Alarm. July 29: 2:25 a.m., 100 block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm. ~5:29 a.m., 100 block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm. Aug. 3: 12:27 a.m., 100 block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm. ~6:45 p.m., 700 block of Dutton Street, Audible Alarm. ~ 9:43 p.m., 400 block of Railroad Avenue, Audible Alarm. Aug. 4: 5:51 a.m., 100 block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm. ~11:41 a.m., 100 block of E. Baker Street, Missing Person / Located. ~4:43 p.m., 800 block of Jefferson Street, Theft.
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Obituaries Thomas William Neely Thomas William Neely, 64, died July 6, 2020. He was born April 25, 1956, in St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas to Billy Franklin and Mary Anne (Pexton) Neely. He attended school in Del City, Oklahoma, did two years in the army after high school, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma. He was a land man for oil companies, the Grand river Dam authority, wireless companies, Pacific
Gas and Electric and the Sacramento Metropolitan Utility District. At the time of his death, he was retired. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Kimball; mother Mary Anne Cummins; brother Robert Neely; step-children Stephen and Nancy Glenn; step-grandchildren Sage and Max Keller. He was a beloved son, husband, brother, uncle, step-father and step-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father Billy Franklin Neely and a half brother Gary Don Neely.
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Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Chapman have returned from a visit to the fair at Portland. and were highly pleased with the trip. The Earl Fruit Company sold in New York August 22. tokay grapes shipped by B.R. Sackett. The 25-pound crates brought $3.10. The contractors, Messrs. Settle, Hall and Anderson, expect to have the new Olive district school house furnished in time for the opening of school, September 4. The report that Henry Peters’ race mare had died in Santa Rosa was an error. The horse was very sick but recovered. Misses Edna Stark, Mary Eyerly and Dorothy Green and Messrs. Walter Gannon, Irwin Baker and H.H. Shirley went to Samuel Springs last Sunday W.H. Gregory and family spent the week with Rube Clark in Berryessa Valley. They will return to Winters today. Master Caldwell Briggs went to Oakland Thursday morning to visit relatives for a few weeks. The cannery has had a two days’ run on tomatoes, finishing yesterday, though it is expected more will come, a run will be made for a few days on the last of the peaches and then pears will be packed. Dr. and Mrs. Magill will leave tonight or tomorrow for McCloud to be absent for about three weeks. During the doctor’s absence, Dr. Fairchild of Woodland will be in Winters to attend his practice. The regular union services were held in Baptist Church last Sunday, Rev. L.C. Renfro preaching.
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E.R. Crum and L.J. Wehrman have been working on a project to clean brush out of Putah Creek recently and in the interests of the work, were over in Woodland Monday. Edwin Neel of Headquarters Squadron, 7th Bombardment Group, Hamilton Field, has been ordered to report to the Air Corps Technical School at Chanute Field, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stark, Mrs. Gertrude Wyatt, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ritchie, Philip Ritchie, and Miss Mina Baxter of Sacramento, were among the Sunday visitors at Treasure Island. A group of 1940 high school seniors enrolled this week at the Davis College of Agriculture. Among them are Misses Dorothy Day, Margaret Ish and Marion Degener. James Barker and Herman Mayer are also entrants and Victor Ish will resume second-year work. John Young of Apricot district left the first of the week for San Francisco where he will enter Hastings Law School. Born August 19, in Woodland Clinic, to Mr. and Mrs. Dudley M. Sparks, a son. Bill Vasey and Eugene Ireland left this week for Berkeley to resume their studies at U.C. Dr. A.C. Huntley Jr. and family of Sacramento are residing in Dr. Potter’s Main Street home while Huntley is caring for Dr. Potter’s practice during the latter’s vacation. Born in Winters, August 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lopez, a daughter.
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Morrison H. “Toots” Moore of Winters, veteran Yolo County trapper, has resigned because of ill health and plans to move to the Fort Bragg area in the near future. The Brown Drilling Company has started drilling a new gas well on the George Griffin ranch in the Buckeye District. A wind-whipped brush fire burned over more than 550 acres in Markley Canyon Sunday and Monday. A Forestry spokesman said two “hunters” had been seen riding horses away from the point of origin of the blaze. Jack B. Lindeman left yesterday for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he will attend Command and General Staff school for the next four months. Miss Donna Roy of Sacramento, and Lewis Montosa, of Winters, were married on Sunday, August 14, in Reno Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. F.M.Butler and three children got home on Sunday from a week’s trip through Oregon and Washington and the northern part of the state. Lance and Loren McArthur were over from Sacramento on Sunday for luncheon and an afternoon visit with their grandmother, Mrs. N.A. McArthur. Miss Joan Rominger will enter nurses training at St. Joseph’s hospital in San Francisco, and will leave to take up the work early in September.
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When classes began yesterday in the Winters School District, high school teachers were as follows: Clark Adams, English; Joseph Aguiar, agriculture; Jack Delbar, journalism, typing, boys P.E.; Carolyn Evarts, girls P.E.; G.P. Grubaugh, business education, English; Leo Herrala, science, mathematics; Lindsay Jewett, world civilization, mathematics, agriculture; John Kammerer, boys P.E.; Margaret Koolhof, basic reading; Erick Lorenz, science and mathematics; Frances Mak, business education; Mae Martin, home economics; Dee McLin, woodshop, mechanical drawing; Evalyn Morrison, biology, general science; Betsy Spry, high school librarian; Teresa Tutt, music The annual Winters District Chamber of Commerce and Teacher’s Reception picnic will be held this Saturday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. at Recreation Beach. The Solano County Board of Education has set a public hearing for Thursday, Sept. 24, in Fairfield on whether or not the Winters Joint Unified School District should become part of the Solano Junior College District The Winters District Chamber of Commerce took first place in the 100-square-foot category for feature booths at the Yolo County Fair in Woodland last weekend. Firemen last Friday extinguished a 60-acre fire on the Morgan Ranch area off Putah Creek Road.
Lake down six inches Express Staff The level of Lake Berryessa was down by 0.52 feet last week, with a decrease in storage of 9,012 acre feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. Last Tuesday morning the lake level was 423.60 feet above sea level,
with storage computed at 1,254,820 acre feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 300 acre feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 470 second feet of water into the Putah South Canal, with 34 second feet flowing at the Diversion Dam.
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Winters JUSD events roundup Schedule of upcoming 2020-21 school year events By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Winters Joint Unified School District staff and administrators have been working hard during their summer vacation to prepare, revisit, and refine the upcoming distance learning schedules. With the first day of school slated for Aug. 26, teachers and staff will have two weeks to troubleshoot potential challenges and finish up training on new technological education platforms and virtual education techniques. At the Aug. 6 Winters JUSD school board meeting JoAnn May, teacher and WAEA (Winters Area Education Association) President, reported that teachers have been on board and seeking out new learning opportunities. “Books are being published that we are now reading because we want to improve our practice,” May said. Superintendent Diana Jiménez also said she had been engaging with nonprofit organizations and families in the Spanish-speaking community to help inform them about the upcoming school year as well as to listen to concerns and challenges. She said the District is going to be working to better their communication to the Spanish-speaking community about what is going on. Assistant Superintendent Sandra Ayón also gave an update on training opportunities the Education Services team have been working on. In her update on the preparation for Distance Learning she informed Trustees that Winters JUSD and each Winters school site would be rolling out informational events and opportunities for each grade level to come in to pick up materials and their schedule for the year. Since the Aug. 6 board meeting administrators at Waggoner Elementary, Shirley
Rominger Intermediate School, Winters Middle School and Winters High School had sent out letters to families with important information about the upcoming schedule of events prior to the Aug. 26 start of school date.
grade and then students’ last name. • Aug. 24 Pick Up schedule ~ Ninth grade from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. A-D: 8-9 a.m. E-K: 9-10 a.m. L-P: 10-11 a.m. Q-Z: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
School Events Roundup ~ 11th grade from 1-4 (By Site) p.m. Winters JUSD Parent Events Aug. 18: Winters JUSD Parent Technology Night. A virtual event from 6-7 p.m.
Waggoner Elementary
• Aug. 17: Chromebook Pick Up Drive Thru, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Aug. 26-Sept. 4: Distance Learning Dolphin Boot Camp. More information to come. • Aug. 31: Back to School Night (a virtual experience). More information to come.
Shirley Rominger Intermediate
• Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Fifth grade return their fourth grade materials, pick up this year’s materials. • Aug. 24: Material Pick Up Days for other grades. ~ Third grade Chromebook Pick Up: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ~ Fourth grade Materials Pick Up: 12-3 p.m.
Winters Middle School
• Aug. 13: Sixth Grade Orientation (virtual events). ~ English session, 5-6 p.m. ~ Spanish session, 6:15-7:15 p.m. • Aug. 19: Eight grade Materials/Schedule Pick Up, 3-6 p.m. • Aug. 20: Seventh grade Materials/ Schedule Pick Up, 3-6 p.m. • Aug. 21: Sixth grade Materials/Schedule Pick Up, 3-6 p.m.
Winters High School
Student Material/ Schedule Pick up days are organized by
A-G: 1-2 p.m. H-M: 2-3 p.m. N-Z: 3-4 p.m.
• Aug. 25 Pick Up schedule ~ 10th grade from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.m A-D: 8-9 a.m. E-K: 9-10 a.m. L-P: 10-11 a.m. Q-Z: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ~ 12th grade from 1-4 p.m. A-G: 1-2 p.m. H-M: 2-3 p.m. N-Z: 3-4 p.m.
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• Sept. 15: Back to School Night
School Communications
Families who are unable to make the designated event dates for their child’s specified grade should contact the specific school site’s office. Updates are sent out via text message, email and are posted on the school’s specific social media accounts. Winters JUSD is also communicating with families in the same fashion. Families who are not receiving texts and/or email updates are encouraged to get in touch with each specific school office that they need to be included on their list. Families who are not receiving updates from Winters JUDS should contact the district office to be included on the list. For links to all Winters school websites visit the district website at https://www. wintersjusd.org/. Get updates from the district on social media at https://www. facebook.com/wintersjusd/.
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Art show benefiting Yolo County high school art programs By Margaret Eldred Special to the Express Tomatoes--big, red ones, small pear-shaped yellow ones, and even pink ones. Corn on the cob, both white and yellow. And paintings--of tractors, zinnias, barns, sheep, eagles, and maybe a couple of barn owls. On two separate days, people will have the opportunity to bring home some tasty vegetables, buy some stunning art, and support a worthy cause-all at the same time. The first sale will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Newman Center, across the street from the Davis Farmers Market. The second will occur on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Woodland Farmers Market. The art on display has all been donated to the Friends of Art at the Yolo County Fair. Most years Friends of Art holds an auction at the fair. Last year they raised about $7000 for the seven Yolo County high schools. But this year, there’s no fair, and Betty Berteaux, Sally Besser, and Marcy Shannon, the organizers of the show, have been scurrying around trying to find other ways to raise money. “Thankfully,” they say, “Newman Center and the Woodland Farmers Market came to our rescue and let us have a show while the Saturday morning market is open.” Well-known local artists, including Lucy Sargeant, Dana Richards, Kevin Roddy, and Barbara Zane will be exhibiting paintings, drawings, woodcut prints, and handmade cards. Plus visitors will be in for a special treat.
The family of Hawaiian artist Winnifred Hudson, acclaimed for her abstract art full of exuberant shapes and tropical colors, have donated several of her collages. Teachers say that the contributions from Friends of Art are really important to the success of their programs. One teacher says,”We have used the donation to purchase glazes, a kiln vacuum, banding wheels, and carving tools for our ceramics classes.” These tools mean that the students have been able to produce high quality sculptures and ceramics that have been exhibited at California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, held annually at John Natsoulas Gallery, Davis. Recipients of the donations have also had shows at the Crocker Art Museum and at the Congressional Art Show. Berteaux says “We’re hoping that this show raises enough money so we can still give money to the schools. We’d like local students to continue to be able to show their work at prestigious events.” Prices range from handmade cards for $5 to original paintings for up to $200. All proceeds will be donated to the art programs at the seven Yolo County high schools. And safe health practices will be followed. The seven high schools who benefit from the show include: Davis Senior High School, Cache Creek High School, in Yolo, Woodland Senior High School, Pioneer High School, River City High School, Winters High School, and Esparto High School.
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Junta escolar traslada el primer día de clases al 26 de Agosto By Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso La Junta de Fideicomisarios votó por unanimidad para aprobar los cambios propuestos al calendario del año escolar 2020-21 en una reunión especial de la junta del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters que se llevó a cabo el pasado 30 de julio. Los aspectos más destacados de los nuevos cambios a las revisiones aprobadas al calendario incluyen: • La fecha de inicio de clases de los estudiantes se trasladó del 13 de Agosto al 26 de Agosto. Los estudiantes regresarán a la escuela a través del aprendizaje a distancia a fines de Agosto. • Los maestros regresarán a la escuela el 18 de Agosto. • El último día de clases para los estudiantes ahora está programado para el 10 de Junio. El período de dos semanas brindará a los maestros y al personal la oportunidad de recibir capacitación en las plataformas educativas virtuales, desarrollo profesional y soporte técnico para ayudar a garantizar que se sientan cómodos y confiados al brindar instrucción remota cuando los estudiantes comiencen el aprendizaje virtual. La asistente al superintendente Sandra Ayón dijo que la experiencia de aprendizaje es específica del sitio, ya que cada sitio tiene su conjunto de plataformas y objetivos para navegar en un entorno de aprendizaje a distancia. “Hay mucho aprendizaje nuevo que tiene
que suceder. Queremos asegurarnos de que tengan tiempo para aprenderlo y practicarlo un poco,” dijo Ayón. En un mensaje a las familias, la superintendente Diana Jiménez dijo que el ajuste del calendario les da a los maestros y al personal un “corredor” adicional para prepararse para el inicio de un año escolar único debido a las limitaciones que presenta la actual pandemia de coronavirus. “Los dedicados maestros de nuestro distrito quieren comenzar a trabajar cuando les den la bienvenida a los estudiantes al aprendizaje a distancia. Para hacerlo, utilizaremos este tiempo para brindar desarrollo profesional, de modo que todos los maestros puedan sentirse más cómodos con las herramientas y estrategias de instrucción de aprendizaje a distancia, y compartir prácticas para asegurar la participación de los estudiantes,” afirmó Jiménez en el comunicado de prensa.
Recursos para padres y familias
El cambio a un formato de aprendizaje a distancia lleva el aula y el aprendizaje a los hogares y las guarderías. A medida que nos embarcamos en la instrucción y el aprendizaje a distancia, la asociación entre el hogar y la escuela es de vital importancia. Para que esto funcione, estamos comprometidos a brindarles a las familias los recursos que necesitarán para apoyar el apren-
dizaje de sus hijos “, dijo Jiménez. La información sobre los horarios oficiales de clases y la versión finalizada de cómo se verá el aprendizaje a distancia por sitio se presentará en los foros de padres programados y noches de capacitación donde el equipo de Servicio Educativo presentará el plan de aprendizaje a distancia, los horarios y responderá las preguntas de las familias. Los planteles escolares enviarán notificaciones sobre fechas y horarios a las familias. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters también está estableciendo un Centro de Recursos para Padres y Familias para proporcionar respuestas, consejos y herramientas para padres, familias y cuidadores para que puedan ayudar a apoyar a los estudiantes de Winters en el entorno de aprendizaje a distancia. El enlace para el centro estará disponible dentro de la semana. “Esperamos que pueda ver cómo este cambio de calendario para la fecha de inicio de los estudiantes nos permitirá estar mejor preparados para diseñar y entregar el plan de instrucción de calidad y los servicios de apoyo esenciales que nuestras familias esperan del equipo de Winters.” Dijo Jiménez. Se puede acceder al calendario del año escolar 2020-21 en la página de inicio del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters en https://www.wintersjusd.org/ o descargarlo e imprimirlo en https://bit.ly/39IvSmn.
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Almonds hold strong as Yolo’s top crop By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media After dethroning the tomato as Yolo County’s most valuable crop in 2018, the almond held on to the top spot last year, even increasing in value by nearly $45 million. Meanwhile, tomatoes slipped to No. 3 in 2019’s county crop report, behind a new one in the second spot: wine grapes, which were valued at just over $108 million to tomatoes’ $107.5 million. But “almonds continue to be the No. 1 by a long, long way,” said Dave Guerrero, the county’s chief deputy agricultural commissioner, who presented the crop report to the Board of Supervisors last week. The gross value of almonds increased from $113 million in 2018 to $157.7 million in 2019. And that increase, Guerrero said, did not come by way of a big increase in acres being harvested. “You don’t see too many more acres harvested this year,” he said. “It’s just the value of the crop went up, itself.”
Meanwhile, wine grapes made a big jump into the second spot, with the gross value increasing from $83.6 million in 2018 to $108.1 million in 2019. The increase was most notable in red wine grapes, Guerrero said, which increased in value by $22 million. “So kudos to our wine growers,” he said. Tomatoes, on the other hand, “even though we had about 1,900 more acres harvested in 2019,” said Guerrero, “we ended up with less production, less yield per acre.” Still, tomatoes ranked as the county’s third most valuable crop in 2019, followed by rice and organic production. Rounding out the top 10 were walnuts, alfalfa hay, sunflower seeds, pistachios and nursery crops. Falling out of the top 10 were cattle and calves, which dropped in value from $16.7 million in 2018 to $16 million in 2019. Overall, the gross value of Yolo County’s agricultural production increased by 13.2 percent between 2018 and 2019, from $675.9 million to more than $765 million. Japan remains the county’s top export partner, followed by China and Mexico.
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Besides their prize, students selected an envelope with a surprise cash amount inside as a bonus on Aug. 7.
Graduate Ryan Stone picks up a Yeti prize he won in the Class of 2020 Giveaway Event, and picked a cash prize.
Class of 2020 A last celebration By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief
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inters parents and high school staff took action when the anticipated Aug. 8 celebration ceremony to honor the hard work and achievements of the graduated Class of 2020 was canceled. Winters Grad Nite Parent Group volunteers and staff came out to help send the Class of 2020 off with something memorable. On Aug. 7 Troy Barnett emceed a special Grad Nite Giveaway Live Instagram event. Every Class of 2020
graduate won a prize. A seniors name was pulled from one bowl, while a number was pulled from another. The combination resulted in a prize ranging in value from $100-$1,000. Products included gift cards, electronics, Yeti and Apple products. The next day the graduates were able to pick up their prizes at the Winters High School Ag Site in a drive thru event run by volunteers. There they were surprised with an opportunity to select from a pool of envelopes each containing cash inside.
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Top: Volunteers handed out prizes at the drive-through pick up event on Aug. 7. Above: Ashlynn Golden shows off the MacBook and cash prize she picked in her envelope.
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Andy’s Custom Autoglass (707) 592-6154 Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm Mobile Service is available. FREE QUOTES!
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Anytime Fitness (530) 795-4444 We Miss You!! Check out our Facebook page for daily virtual workouts.
Berryessa Gap Vineyards (530) 795-3201 info@berryessaco.com The walk up window is open WednesdaySunday. Curbside pickup is available at our winery by appointment. Email: orders@berryessagap.com for pick up and complimentry Winters local delivery with a 6 bottle purchase. 20% OFF a case and 30% OFF for club members. 15% of all sales go to to the Winters Healthcare Foundation until April 30. Shipping is $1.00 CA, WA, OR or NV. All other states $5.00
Berryessa Sporting Goods (530) 795-1278 Open Sun-Thu 4pm-11 pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-12am Masks required as per Yolo County. We allow a limited amount of customers in the store at one time.
Buckhorn BBQ Truck Open Every Day 11am-6pm Come see us in the Winters Store parking lot.
Buckhorn Steakhouse (530) 795-4503 www,buckhornsteakhouse.com Open Wed-Sun 4pm-8pm
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Ciarlo Fruit and Nut (530) 304-2605 Delivery within hundred miles of Winters, CA. Order by text, calling or by email: patcalvert@ciarlofruitnut.com. Shipping is available and we accept credit cards. $10 credit on shipping.
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Hoobys (530) 794-6118 Open Tue & Thu 4-6pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-2pm Hoobys Brewing Helping you Help Us! We are offering $10 - 64oz and $7 - 32oz growler fills (growler glass available for purchase or bring your own), as well as $15 bottles of wine, gift cards and 20% off all apparel.Follow us on our social media for any updates! @hoobysbrewing
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Monticello Tree Service Inc (530) 574-7270 Open Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm Free Estimates. 10% off on any job.
NAPA Auto Parts (530) 795-4100 Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8:30am-3:30pm Please note we will be closed every other Sunday
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El Pueblo & Meat Market Taqueria (530) 795-3450 We are offering orders to go only from our menu. If you prefer to cook at home, our meats and produce are available. Curbside service is available. Give us a call. Our Everyday Special includes 5 tacos for $9.00 (asada, carnitas, chicken). Thank you for your support!
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First Northern Bank (530) 795-4501 Open Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, By phone until 5pm Online Banking, Mobile Banking, TeleBank, ATM and Night Depository are operational 24/7. Only 3 customers are allowed in the branch at any one time.
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Kountry Kitchen (530) 795-2833 Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-3pm Take-out as well as Delivery when available. Call ahead to order or come by and we will bring your order to you in your car. Thank you to our loyal customers for staying with us during these harsh times. We appreciate your keeping our business open.
Patio 29 Spirits Company (530) 902-0020 Call ahead for Curbside Service. We also offer special delivery of spirits. In response to Covid-19, we are making, selling and donating hand sanitizer. We offer direct shipment of bottles until the end of April. All bottled spirits are limited to 3 bottles per person per day. 21 years of age and older. Free 4 oz. sanitizer with purchase of spirit.
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Lester Farms Bakery (530) 795-1474 Open Mon–Fri 5:30am–2pm, Sat-Sun 6am–2pm We offer online ordering for home essentials like eggs, butter, sugar and flower. We are also offering fabulous cookie kits to take home. Call ahead for pick up. Sandwiches and pastries!
Lorenzo’s Town & Country Market (530) 795-3214 Open Every Day 7am-9pm, Seniors 7am-9am Please observe social distancing. Be aware of limits on items throughout the store. Deli case open meats are available.
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Rohwer Insurance (707) 678-9216 blee@rohwerinsurance.com Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-3pm Phone consultation only. Business as usual. We are here to answer any questions or concerns you may have during this difficult time. We are here for you.
Round Table Pizza (530) 795-1500 Open Mon-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm, Sun 11am-9pm Call ahead for Take Out, Curbside Service and Delivery.
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Preserve (530) 795-9963 www.preservewinters Open Fri-Sun Order and pay from our website. Curbside pick up. The menu will be a small sampling of our menu items as well as a family meal option.
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Turkovich Family Wines 30471 Buckeye Rd. • Winters (530) 795-3842 Open Daily Open for retail only at this time. We are open daily from 10 to 6 for curbside pick up both at the winery and downtown. All wines and cheese are available for purchase. Shipping Specials: 1-11 bottles $10 or Full Case ships FREE. Hand delivery to local cities 3 days a week.
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• Soil temperature: If it’s hard to determine if frosts have occurred, homeowners can try checking the temperature of their soil to decide if they need to keep mowing. The lawn care experts at Pennington recommend homeowners continue mowing warm-season grasses so long as they keep growing. Lawns may not grow as quickly in fall as they do in spring or summer, and growth may not be as visible to the naked eye during this time of year as it is in other
How to recognize when you can stop mowing Metro Creative Special to the Express Each weekend in spring, summer and fall, millions of homeowners fire up their mowers and cut the grass in their yards. A few hours spent mowing the lawn can be a great time to get some sun and some exercise in the great outdoors. As fall gradually transitions to winter, homeowners may wonder when to stop mowing their lawns. Each lawn is different, and when to stop mowing may depend on a host of factors, including local climate and the type of turf.
In addition to climate and turf, homeowners can keep an eye on these conditions to determine when the time is right to put their mowers away for the winter. • Frost: Warm-season grasses typically go dormant after a couple of significant frosts. Homeowners can jot down each frost during fall. Frosts are most noticeable in the early morning hours, so be sure to check lawn conditions each morning as the weather begins to grow cold. Frost may be noticeable without even going outside, but homeowners may need to go outside to check
on chilly mornings or on days when the previous night was especially cold. If you must go outside, stay off the grass to protect it. Two or three frosts might be enough to make warm-season grasses go dormant for the winter. Cool-season grasses may keep growing and require moving even after a few frosts, so it’s imperative that homeowners determine which type of grass is in their yards.
times. Homeowners can routinely check soil temperature to determine if their grasses have stopped growing. Warm-season grasses tend to stop growing once the soil temperature is consistently at 55 F or below, while cool-season grasses tend to stop when temperatures are 45 F or lower. Falling leaves have long been a barometer used by homeowners to determine if they need to keep mowing their lawns.
That’s not necessarily a reliable metric, as grass can still keep growing even if leaves have been falling for weeks. In addition, using a mulching mower when leaves begin falling is a great way to provide the lawn with nutrients it can use throughout the winter. Some trees shed their leaves more quickly than others, but it’s a good rule of thumb that lawns will need to keep being mowed if trees are still retaining more than half their leaves.
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Good or bad, I’m out and about I’m not sure what has changed, but I’m out and about more than I should be. Five months ago I would hardly leave my house or my office, but now I find myself going to the Vacaville Outlets and traveling to Oregon for a family vacation. I’m still wearing a mask, washing my hands and using hand sanitizer, but I’m out in the public, which is making me a little uncomfortable. We hosted the grandkids last weekend and tried to keep them occupied. The oldest, Jenna, spent several hours on Zoom meetings, but the youngest, Brett, was restless. Jenna is going to be a freshman in high school and her classmates, with the
guidance of a teacher, are trying to figure out their future. Good luck with that. Brett likes to shop so we went to the Outlet Stores in Vacaville. I’m not much of a shopper so avoiding big stores hasn’t been a problem. Lorenzo’s is a big trip for me, but you need groceries. I was shocked at the line to get into some of the stores. We waited over 30 minutes to get into the Nike store. I didn’t know if it is back to school sales, or just people
wanting to get out and shop. When we asked the clerk, she said, “it is always like this.” At first I was a little anxious about being out in public with a lot of strangers, but almost everyone had a mask on in line and everyone in the store had on a mask. The more I stood in the line, the more I realized that, in our own way, we were entertaining the kids. They didn’t seem to mind the wait and once inside everyone was happy to be there. A
Fat on data, starving for insight Yolo County has a data problem that is making it hard to have confidence in their coronavirus efforts. Before I go further, some background info on me: I do predictive and prescriptive medical case data analytics for the largest Independent Physicians Association in Northern California. Before that, I was Active Duty with the National Guard as an emergency response planner and operations manager working hand in hand with all of the State Agencies that are involved in emergency response. This ongoing COVID response is a strange situation that hits on elements of my current and former job. There have been two recent significant revelations about how Yolo County is managing and reporting data related to COVID-19. The first was cases have been aggregated by report date (the date the County was notified about them) rather than test date (the date the test was administered). The second stems from the first: the County Director of Public Health reported that he has little confidence in our trailing case numbers due to lag in reporting. This is a predictable but manageable issue if you know what you are doing. Both of these are Day One fundamental errors in medical data analysis that should have been recognized months ago. Lag in reporting is a fact of life when you’re running analysis on medical case or claims data. Ideally, we know about the relevant data points as soon as a procedure is done. In reality, it takes time for a test to be processed and more time for the results to be communicated. This is called claims lag in the insurance industry. Accounting for this lag is routine when conducting analysis. This claims lag means you will not know the true case total on a given day until the lag is statistically complete. The date field by which data is aggregated determines what is being measured over short time periods. If we want to measure the daily new positive COVID cases, but we aggregate by how many cases we were informed about per day rather than test date, we are measuring the efficiency of our test processing and reporting network more than the rate the virus is
spreading. Over a long period of time, we get the same cumulative result, but our time series graph has greater variance day to day, week to week, month to month. We’ll have higher highs and lower lows and an ill-defined trend curve. Best case, our results are simply shifted by the days it takes to get results back. Worst case, we are reacting to spikes in reported results thinking they’re daily spikes in new infections. Fortunately, the aggregation date mistake was corrected as of the other week. But for Yolo County to be making these kinds of mistakes in month four does not give me a warm fuzzy feeling about how they are handling our collective situation. It also gives me little faith that they are doing any meaningful data analysis. Which in turn means the decisions being made that are having tangible effects on lives and businesses may be based on bad data or faulty analysis. I requested the County publish an open dataset, but so far they are unwilling to do so because the GIS vendor that runs the dashboard would have to “develop the appropriate functionality and … run it daily” which would be an additional cost to the County for a “functionality” they do not think they need. I do not believe running a table export function from the database counts as developing functionality, but that is the answer I received. The response phrased as it was, furthers my belief that the type of expertise and technical know-how to manage and analyze the COVID data is not something organic within the County staff and our elected officials. A bright spot, however, is that they are reportedly working with the UC Davis School of Public Health, Health Informatics class for analysis. But, as of publication, we are day 146ish of 14 days to flatten the curve and that partnership seems to be just getting going. I would still like to see the County publish their daily data roll
ups for download. Currently, we the people have no way to verify the County’s math for each geopolitical sublocation in the County. We can cross check total county numbers with the State’s open dataset, but we still have to take their word that they are now aggregating on the correct dates when submitting results to CHHS and CDPH. Downloadable data would also open up the possibility that one or more of the many people in the health industry residing in Yolo County may discover a useful insight. Questions I would personally like to examine are: Do we have any direct or lagging correlations between cities or is each city essentially an island in Yolo County? Is rate of infection, hospitalization, and death by age group uniform between all cities or is that specific risk different depending on where you are in Yolo? What does each city look like when you remove the cases from the Long Term Care Facilities (LTCF)? Are Cases in LTCFs leading, lagging, or unrelated indicators to their city? The dashboard looks good but it is ill suited for this type of analysis. There may be no useful information gleaned from the answers to those questions, but not treating each city, each age group, each industry like one monolithic risk category would be a huge step in the right direction. The County, when armed with granular analysis, will be better positioned to push back on blanket State restrictions that may not apply to our specific situation. And the Board of Supervisors could actually represent our County rather than acting as a radio repeater for State decisions. Early in my Army career I was told the following: a leader does not pass the blame for unpopular orders received from higher up, he (it was an all male unit) issues the orders as if they are his own. It would be nice to feel like our elected County officials are making sound decisions of their own based on our data rather than simply echoing State orders.
few clothing stores later we were back in Winters, just in time to order take out and return to the safety of our own home. Don’t hurt yourself. I was walking in front of Steady Eddy’s last week when I heard a bicycle crash. I was with Elliot and we both yelled to see if he was okay. “No,” was the reply. I hurried across the street to find an older gentleman lying on his back with a bicycle on his legs. I was surprised by the weight of the bike when I picked it up. It didn’t weigh anything. The gentleman said he landed on his hip and mentioned something about cancer and bones. He reached up but I told him to say put. I’ll admit that I was thinking that I shouldn’t touch him because of the virus, but I
was also thinking that he should stay on the ground. A fellow bike rider asked him if he wanted someone to call 911 but he said, “Not yet.” He again reached up and I took his hand. He couldn’t sit up so I grabbed him by his shoulder and tried to lift him. He wasn’t going anywhere, so I called 911. As he was lying there, his main concern was his bicycle. I told him I would take it to my office and bring it to him, in Davis. He mentioned the bike shop, but it was closed. I told him that he wouldn’t need the bike for a while. We traded information and a Winters police officer arrived, followed by the ambulance. Jim’s wife called that afternoon to check on his bike. She asked if I was “the
Charley Wallace,” and that she read my column. That put a smile on my face and I told her I would bring the bike to Davis. After being assured the bike was safe, she told me he broke his femur. The next call I received was from a friend of mine saying he had heard that I had helped a friend of his after he fell off his bike. Small world, so I gave him the bike and saved myself a trip out of town. I’m not sure I would want to be in a hospital right now, but maybe there are plenty of surgeons looking for work. I’m hoping that Jim has a speedy, and safe, recovery and that he trades in his bike for one that is a little closer to the ground. Have a good week.
Lights, Camera, Winters The City Council of Winters is in the first phase of its all important search for a new City Manager. How things are going so far is a well kept secret, though the Council released a short film last week to be viewed by candidates for the job. It was much akin to writing a letter to someone selling their home, when multiple offers are in play. In such a case, your real estate agent might advise you to write a personal appeal to the seller, explaining why the home should be sold to you, why you will love it and cherish it, and that if you buy the house you will do right by the former owner. It works, sometimes. The City’s film was a homemade affair, shaky camera work, a couple of misspellings. But the Council Members hearts were in it when it came to explaining their love for the town. Standing outside Steady Eddy’s, (labeled Steady’s Eddy’s) Council Member Jesse Loren cheerily recounted how she moved to Winters and raised her children here. Councilman Pierre Nue, poised beneath the Rotary clock, talked about the friendly nature of the town, and how people stop and talk to one another on the street. Mayor Pro Tem Bill Biasi made his pitch in front of the playground, a backdrop to explain that Winters is a town where people pitch in and do good things. Mayor Wade Cowan, on the steps of City Hall, called Winters “the center of the universe,” and again stressed the friendly, family nature of our community. While every word they said about the City is indisputable, it’s hard to predict how the film will be seen among the pool of candidates for the City Manager’s job. The Council echoed the holy trinity of Winters virtues: friendliness, hard work, giving back. But will that be enough to attract the kind of hard driving, creative personality needed to help pull our town back from the brink? As noted in the vaunted EDAC report, we need an economic development director, or a City Manager who
construction of the Hotel Winters, the City seemed to wish the Abbey House would fade into the background. Now, it may very well disappear, as Eric and Pam Tavenier have decided that the state’s onerous new health regulations making running a Bed and Breakfast a kind of hygienic nightmare. For example, when cleaning after guests, you may vacuum only one room at a time, then you must stop and sterilize the vacuum cleaner itself. Really? Meantime, it’s hard to imagine the Hotel Winters breaking any The Council occupancy records, or creating mounechoed the holy tains of tax revenue trinity of Winters for the City, as had been touted. virtues: friendliMany in town beness, hard work, lieve that COVID notwithstanding, the hogiving back. tel was overly ambiBut will that be tious, given the very nature of Winters. enough? I remember listening to one of the out of town investors at the grand opening, as he The yogurt shop, proclaimed the hoThe Scoop, made the tel’s value to the City. announcement on “Your downtown Facebook, sadly rebusinesses are going questing that anyone interested in buying to have to start staythe business send a ing open until midnight,” he exhorted, text. crowds And then, succumb- “because of tourists will be ing to the prohibition walking up and down of indoor crowds, The Palms announced it the streets day and is closing “indefinite- night!” He actually said ly.” that, proving how litWhile it is sad tle time he must have to lose The Scoop spent here prior to (and Cloth Carousel, and the Smith writing a check. There are othFuneral Home, and er small towns in Seva Space and Yolo America which have Trader’s Bistro), The Palms is in a category brought their downtown districts back to by itself. What began as a life after other dire music showcase in economic turns. I’ll a barn in Davis, The be writing about their Palms moved to Win- innovative moves in ters and immediately the coming weeks. In the meantime, became a landmark I’m hoping the City destination. It’s hard to imagine Manager search will Winters without it, not only emphasize but it’s also hard to all of our good traits— imagine the author- friendliness, can-do volunteerities permitting in- spirit, door gatherings any ism—but also a willtime soon, though I’m ingness to embrace not quite sure why brave new ideas. we’re forbidden to We need someone listen to music at The who knows businessPalms when we’re es—where to find allowed to fly on air- new ones, and how to keep those we have planes. It’s also heart- from vanishing. Working with the breaking to see the For Sale sign in front Council, our new of the Abbey House City Manager can apInn, another land- proach Winters as a mark. blank slate, which it In the planning and very nearly is.
functions as one (in addition to all other duties). That’s because our economy is poised to get worse before it gets better. In fact, it may be years before our downtown business district is thriving again. Nice people, with a fine work ethic, and community spirit are absolutely essential to the culture of Winters. But much more is needed to keep Main Street viable. Last week, two more venerable businesses announced they are closing.
Features4 B4 — Winters Express, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 PUZZLE
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200563 07/13/2020 lsmith, Deputy
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: LIFT COMMUNITY CENTER, ROCKLIN GLOBAL Physical Address: 433 California Street Woodland CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Rocklin International Schools 433 California Street Woodland CA 95695 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 07/17/2017 s/Russel Wiesner Official Title: Founder & CEO Corporation Name: Rocklin International Schools 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, lramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2020
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: COQUITO'S DELIGHTS Physical Address: 659 Woodard Drive Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: N/A Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Martha Mondragon 659 Woodard Drive Woodland, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 07/14/2020 s/Martha Mondragon Official Title: Owner Corporation Name: N/A 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, Willie Greene III, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200521 06/30/2020 wgreen, Deputy
Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: GOLDEN TROWEL MASONRY Physical Address: 1741 Lee Dr. Woodland California 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Fierro Masonry Inc. 1741 Lee Dr. Woodland CA, 95776 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 06/30/2020 s/Dagobert Fierro Official Title: President Corporation Name: Fierro Masonry Inc. 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, WGreen, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2020
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200560 06/22/2020 wgreen, Deputy
Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: MORIAH CLAIRE CONSULTING Physical Address: 2600 Franklin Way West Sacramento California 95691 Mailing Address: 813 Harbor Blvd #326 West Sacramento California 95691 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Moriah Claire Rene 2600 Franklin Way West Sacramento CA 95691 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 04/01/2016 s/Moriah Claire Rene Official Title: Owner Corporation Name: N/A 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, WGreen, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2020
F20200616 07/29/2020 dho, Deputy
Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: THE VALLEY GROUP Physical Address: 1103 Chapman St. Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Kathryn M Luebcke 1103 Chapman St Winters CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 07/15/2020 s/Kathryn M Luebckel Official Title: N/A Corporation Name: N/A 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2020
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Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: TJ TRANSPORT Physical Address: 10810 County Road 116B Woodland CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Terry Wayne Hutchins 10810 County Road 116B Woodland CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/Terry Hutchins Official Title: Owner 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: CHRISTIAN'S CORNER Physical Address: 41 Main St Winters CA 95694 Mailing Address: 1020 Hemenway St Winters CA 95694 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Corrin Armstrong 1020 Hemenway St Winters CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 07/13/2019 s/Corrin Armstrong Official Title: Owner 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, lsmith, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200564 07/14/2020 Kquam, Deputy
Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: Ag-Seeds Greenhouse Group Physical Address: 28 N. East Street Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: N/A Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): David Bodine 3020 Merlan Court Hanford, CA 93230; Thomas J. Marks, Trustee of the Thomas J. Marks Revocable Trust, dated March 8, 2002 2700 Rain Tree Place Modesto, CA 95355; Corey Moore 1414 Iris Avenue Oakdale, CA 95361; Joseph Mouren 833 Palmer Circle Lemoore, CA 93245; David Rominger 216 Bartlett Avenue Woodland, CA 95695; Daron Spears 6741 Balfour Road Brentwood, CA 94513; Lance Stevens 871 Tufts Court Woodland, CA 95695; Brett Mulqueeney 111 Tess Drive Arbuckle, CA 95912; Tim Misner 3598 Indian Clove Street Plumas Lake, CA 95961; Samuel Cheda 2748 Blackburn Drive Davis, CA 95618; Erik Wilson 737 Meadowood Court Woodland, CA 95695; Garland Gladders 35209 Marciel Avenue Madera, CA 93636; John Quinn 1104 Roundtree Court Sacramento, CA 95831 Business Classification: General Partnership Starting Date of Business: 1997 s/Lance Stevens / General Partner Official Title: N/A Corporation Name: N/A 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2020
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200534 07/02/2020 lramirez, Deputy
Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: ACTIVE LIFE WOUND CLINIC; CORONADO VEIN CENTER Physical Address: 324 Lincoln Avenue Woodland, CA 95695 Mailing Address: PO Box 661587 Sacramento, CA 95866 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Active Life Healthcare LLC 2280 Grass Valley Auburn, CA 95603 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 03/13/2018 s/Jeff Souza Official Title: Manager Corporation Name: Active Life Healthcare 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, lramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2020
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200613 07/29/2020 dho, Deputy
Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: NEV INSURANCE AGENCY Physical Address: 285 W. Court Street, Suite 101 Woodland CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1)Narda Villasenor 649 Thomas Street Woodland CA 95776 2) Elena Villasenor 10 W. Hays Street Woodland CA 95695 Business Classification: General Partnership Starting Date of Business: 10/07/2019 s/Narda Villasenor Official Title: General Partner Corporation Name: N/A 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200603 07/24/2020 dho, Deputy
Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: TRUCK TRAILER MOBILE REPAIR Physical Address: 1500 E. Kentucky Ave Woodland CA 95776 Mailing Address: 1550 E. Kentucky Ave Woodland CA 95776 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Daniel Mendez 117 Inyo Place Woodland CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 07/23/2020 s/Daniel Mendez 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published August 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2, 2020
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NAME CHANGE FILED YOLO SUPERIOR COURT July 22, 2020 By D. Krause Superior Court of California, County of Yolo 1000 Main Street Woodland, CA 95695 Petition of Maria Trinidad Delgado and Cesar Blanco for change of name ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: PT20-990 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Maria Trinidad Delgado and Cesar Blanco filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Gloria Blanco to Proposed name Gloria Blanco-Delgado THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Dept. 10 The address of the court is 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Winters Express. Date: July 22, 2020 Samuel T. McAdam Judge of the Superior Court Published August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020
Features5 Winters Express, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 — B5
Where it feels like home One thing that seems to bring people together is good food. And despite the changes in downtown Winters, the downtown business scene has always been a hub where friends, family, neighbors and community can gather together to enjoy good times over a meal with a drink in hand. Food, memories and moments in time are not only nostalgic but also can bring great comfort to us. There are a few things that I don’t remember the details of from high school due to fading memory and about 20 years of padding in between. However, my favorite things to order at Dean’s Frosty is so crisp I could probably order it in my sleep. A mocha shake and a large order of French fries if anyone is curious. The food probably wasn’t considered Michelin-starred quality, but I bet most anyone who frequented there could rattle off their top order, and possibly even recite the daily special of the day. They can probably even close their eyes and recollect the smell of the burgers on the grill and the salt of the French fries. I recently was sitting outside of Kountry Kitchen, waiting for a hefty order of burritos to bring home to my husband and sons. I wasn’t really paying much attention to other patrons going in and out of the building until I heard my name. It turned out to be Victor Sanchez, a fellow Winters High School classmate who now lives out of town. We ended up waiting outside together, chatting and catching up since the last time I saw him about four years ago. He had his son with him, and he said something that really made me think about why Winters is so special. “It just feels like home,” Victor said. It started a whole half-hour-long conversation about our favorite places to eat in Winters from high school, and to which places we’d go for what meal of the day. Breakfast burritos as Kountry Kitchen, sandwiches at Lester Farms Bakery or Cody’s Deli, lunch spe-
cials at Pizza Factory, and more. We talked about wanting to bring our kids to the places that we were able to, even if some aren’t quite the same as they had been. It wasn’t a deep, enlightening conversation, but it sure felt good to reminisce. Now as an adult, there are a lot of newer restaurants and places to sit down and enjoy a drink. I’ve made new memories around tables with new friends and old friends and found new favorite meals and drinks to enjoy. It also made me think about how spe-
“They can probably even close their eyes and recollect the smell of the burgers on the grill and taste the salt on the French fries.” cial our community is when it comes to supporting our businesses. Over the years a lot of places have closed down. Some changed owners or executive chefs. We’ve even recently seen some of our favorite places, like the Scoop, close their doors under the stress the coronavirus is putting on our economy. Yet our community is still going out full force to support who they can, when they can. My guess is that this is because even the newest of restaurants and tasting rooms have made their mark in the heart of the community. These business owners aren’t just there to sell us something. They have all immersed themselves in the community in one way or another. Some volunteer, while others donate to schools and nonprofits. Some are owned by longtime Winters families, while others are newcomers who fell in love with Winters’ small-town charm. And some business owners and employees just make you feel at
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home when you walk in through their door. In that same instant that I was visiting with Victor, I also saw Kevin Pisani bringing lunch back to the station across the street for everyone. I also was stopped by a gentleman who was trying to figure out who I was and how he knew me. We decided it was from my few years of serving at Tomat’s. I have lived in quite a few different places before moving back here. None of those places ever made me feel quite at home like I do here. Maybe it’s because I did grow up here and I know a few people still. Or because I’m active in the community and have been known to have a meeting over a glass of wine. I believe it’s this community though, and the environment it gives to businesses to really get a chance to know who their customers are. We’ve been talked about as a destination for foodie and wine enthusiasts. And perhaps tourists do flock here on the weekends because of all the articles and press our town and businesses have been getting. However, at the end of the day (or during the week), it’s our locals who are here supporting our downtown businesses. And I’m willing to bet they’re not just there because they feel they have no other choice. It’s because they like the food, they want to support the business owners, and it’s because they’re feeling at home and find some comfort in enjoying a good meal.
Taylor Buley/Winters Express
Although restaurants currently are unable to offer indoor dining, downtown businesses and the City created a place for business patrons to enjoy theirs meals outside. Besides an outdoor dining area on Main Street, picnic tables have been set up around Rotary Park and along Main Street. Most recently the go-ahead was given to expand more outdoor dining spaces for businesses along Railroad Avenue.
TAKE OUT SERVICE IS AVAILABLE If you wish, dine on our patio, we have spaced tables/chairs six feet apart for your safety.
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Features6 B6 — Winters Express, Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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