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Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Winters reports 93 COVID-19 cases as of Monday evening

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media Yolo County topped 2,000 COVID-19 cases over the weekend and with 30 new cases reported on Monday now has a cumulative total of 2,076 since the pandemic began.

Ninety three of those cases have been in the city of Winters, including one new case reported on Monday in an individual between the ages of 55 and 64.

The 25-to-34 age group continues to account for the most cases in Winters — 24 of the city’s total.

The city of Davis, meanwhile, has reported 226 cases with the 18-24 age group the most impacted.

But it is Woodland and West Sacramento that combined have accounted for more than 72 percent of all of Yolo County’s cases. With 11 new cases reported on Monday, Woodland has now had 899 residents test positive for COVID-19.

Woodland also has the most deaths — 25 of the county’s 46 total. All but three of

Woodland’s deaths occurred in congregate care facilities.

West Sacramento had 607 cases as of Monday and has reported 13 deaths.

In the last week, the county has reported a total of 178 new coronavirus cases, five new hospitalizations and one death.

As of Monday, 18 county residents are hospitalized with COVID-19, according to Dr. Larissa May, the county’s interim public health officer, including six at Woodland Memorial Hospital and two at Sutter Davis. The remaining 10 patients are hospitalized outside the county.

Meanwhile, 67 county residents are currently in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 and 92 are quarantined after coming into contact with a positive patient.

May said Tuesday that infections continue to be widespread throughout the county and hospitalizations have remained steady.

See UPDATE, Page 3

Candidates established for Trustee seats on Nov. 3 ballot

By Crystal Apilado

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Fire burns near Monticello Dam on Tuesday A different type of hiker, a firefighter from CAL FIRE, embarks at Stebbins Cold Canyon trailhead on Tuesday after a fire burned through the area near Monticello Dam.

Community input sought for recruitment of City Manager City of Winters Press Release The City of Winters has retained the executive recruitment services of Peckham & McKenney, Inc. to conduct the search for the next City Manager.

The firm’s President, Bobbi Peckham, will personally conduct this search process. The initial step in the recruitment is the creation of a Candidate Profile that will be used

to actively recruit potential candidates.

The Candidate Profile includes information regarding the community, organization, position, and process of applying.

To ensure a timely process, Peckham has met with members of the Winters City Council to obtain their input on the profile. She created a marketing brochure which is available online at https://www. peckhamandmcken-

Winters preschool relying on fundraiser support

By Kelly Gerard Special to the Express With Yolo County on the California state watch list, the Winters Parent Nursery School is unable to open its regular preschool program.

With its little red school house remaining empty, the non-profit parent participation preschool program has had to get creative to bring in funding. In addition to missing out on regular tuition payments since March to pay its regular bills and staff, WPNS is also having

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to forgo it’s annual Children’s Festival fundraiser this October.

“Back in March when the school initially closed its doors, we stopped taking tuition from our families since we were unable to provide our regular program to our members,” said WPNS Director Ciara Hapworth-Eldridge.

“It was the funds from last year’s Children’s Festival fundraiser that allowed the school to pay our bills, our staff and provide free materials and content to our students.”

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While the recruitment process has begun, and Peckham is actively recruiting potential candidates, the Winters City Council invites members of the community to also provide input regarding the Candidate Profile via a survey.

Information obtained from this survey will further assist the City Council

See SURVEY, Page 3

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WPNS students Lennon Wigmore and Ella Cooper play at the school in late February before they closed the doors in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

While the WPNS staff and Board of Directors tries to re-imagine a program that will work to bring in some kind of funding, their fundraising team has launched an online fundraiser to help cushion monthly financial obligations, a special program for preschool-aged children in the community, and the vision to create an outdoor reading and science garden classroom for when they are able to welcome students back into the classroom.

The online fundrais-

er, hosted by BoonSupply, is being run now through Aug. 31 and can be accessed at https://www.boonsupply.com/collections/610322-the-little-red-school-wpns/.

Hapworth-Eldridge hopes the community will help to support WPNS in its time of need so that it can continue to run its preschool program for the Winters community.

“It’s a scary time right now. We do not receive state or government funding, and since we are not a K-12

See PRESCHOOL, Page 3

OptumServe, which has been providing testing in Woodland and West Sacramento since the spring, will operate out of the Davis Senior Center from Aug. 25 to Sept. 30.

Testing at the senior center, 646 A St., will be open to all California residents regardless of documentation status and is by appointment only Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Appointment slots are available by the week and open the Thursday before. To schedule an appointment, call 888-6341123 or visit https:// lhi.care/covidtesting. All ages are welcome.

For those who do not have health insurance, the cost of the test will be covered by the state.

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Trustee Area 1: Two candidates are contending for the seat, which is a four-year term — Incumbant Ralph F. Anderson (who filed July 21) and challenger Kristin Trott (who filed Aug. 4).

Trustee Area 3: Two candidates are contending for the seat, which is a two-year term — Incumbant Stephanie Chávez (who filed July 15) and challenger Joedy Michael (who filed Aug. 6).

Trustee Area 5: Three candidates are contending for the seat, which is a four-year term — Incumbant Rudolph Muldong (who filed July 24) and challengers Everardo Zaragoza (who filed July 30) and Lisa Dennis (who filed Aug. 6).

Additional COVID testing sites opening in Yolo County

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy

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Editor-in-Cheif The candidate filing period for three Trustee seats on the Winters Joint Unified School District school board closed on Aug. 12.

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Test results typically come back within a week of receipt from the lab, however, there may be some delays in getting results due to high demand and a testing backlog statewide, the county said.

The testing previously scheduled for the senior center on Aug. 27 has been canceled since the OptumServe testing will begin Aug. 25 at the same location.

Testing at the Elica Health Center (1276 Halyard Dr.) in West Sacramento, will continue to provide COVID-19 testing from August 17 to 28.

Testing at this location is only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is free and administered at a first come, first served basis.

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PRESCHOOL Continued from Page 1 school we often are not eligible for grants,� she said. “We are part of the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools and we are able to get support and ideas from our preschool community. However, we have already seen at least two or three preschools that have had to close their programs indefinitely

TESTING Continued from Page 1 Although registration is recommended to assist in speeding up the process, it is not required and does not guarantee a test. Residents who register online will not be able to select a time slot, nor receive a confirmation of receipt. Register online at https://www.avellinocoronatest.com/ patient.

Participants must be residents of Yolo County and will need to bring a document displaying their name and address, such as a driver’s license, ID

due to the pandemic.�

WPNS has been a Winters staple for over 30 years. Hapworth-Eldridge referred to it as a true Winters institute. “Many Winters residents went to WPNS themselves, sent their own child or know someone who has attended our school,� she said.

Hapworth-Eldridge pointed out not only was she a WPNS alumni herself, but her younger sister, niece and nephew also at-

card, utility bill, or piece of mail. All ages are welcome.

Face coverings must be worn at both testing sites, and residents are expected to practice social distancing.

The locations are not drive-thru testing sites.

The sites will test if residents currently have COVID-19, not for antibodies.

Additional COVID-19 testing sites are in the works for September.

Details will be announced at a later date. *Crystal Apilado, Express Editor-in-Chief, contributed to this article.

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tended the program.

The little red school house is known for their annual Halloween parade, singing love songs to the staff at First Northern Bank, and sharing a bagpiper parade with the community in March. “This fundraiser is important to WPNS and its students because it will be providing funds that will help to ensure that our little red school will be able to have a school to come back

UPDATE Continued from Page 1 Yolo County, she noted, remains on the state’s monitoring list — alongside 41 other counties — and how long the county will remain there is unclear. “It’s possible that we may fall off the monitoring list,� May said, if hospitalizations remain stable or decline and the test positivity rate continues to decline.

However, she said, coming off the monitoring list does not mean all the businesses that were required to close when the county went on the list would be able to immediately reopen.

Rather, May said, the state health offi-

to whenever that may be,�

Hapworth-Eldridge said.

Direct donations can also be made by sending a check payable to “WPNS� sent to Karlie Ocenasek, 208 Fourth Street, Winter, CA 95694. Online payments can be arranged by sending an email to wintersparentnurseryschool@gmail.com.

Donations to WPNS are tax deductible and their staff will provide donors with a tax-deductible letter.

cer would have to give the OK for re-openings and those may come in a more phased approach than the last time, earlier this summer, when many sectors re-opened at once.

Supervisor Gary Sandy of Woodland pointed to hair salons, in particular, as an industry that should be able to reopen sooner rather than later. “The fact that we are keeping hair salons closed is inexplicable to me,� he said.

There needs to be a strategy utilized that enables businesses to reopen if there is no evidence those businesses are contributing to the spread of the coronavirus, he said.

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The City Manager provides the expertise of a highly trained, nonpolitical, experienced professional who has the experience, administrative qualifications, and education to produce results. They also provide accountability to citizens through the City Council, who hires the City Manager as an “at-will� employee and who can fire that person at any time through a majority vote. Professional City Managers are typically members of the International City/ County Management Association () and subscribe to a stringently enforced Code of Ethics that governs not only their professional but their personal actions as well.

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Yesteryear

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There were eight new teachers in the Winters Joint Unified School District in 1986. They were (from left to right): Wendy Emo of Winters, who was to teach first grade at Waggoner School; Kathy Hemenway of Winters, who was to teach at Wolfskill Kinderschool; Cathey Wragg of Woodland, a bilingual fifth-grade teacher at John Clayton School; Lilian Stuart of Davis, also a bilingual fifth-grade teacher at John Clayton; Jack Paddock of Marysville, who was to be the music teacher; Mary Reinhart of Davis, who was to teach language arts at Winters Junior High; Ana Hernandez of Davis, who was to teach at Wolfskill Kinderschool; and Debbie Hemenway, who was to be the new GATE teacher at the junior high school.

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YEARS AGO September 1, 1905

Ex-supervisor W. O. Russell informs us that his third crop of alfalfa is ready for the sickle and he is exceedingly well pleased with the results he is obtaining from alfalfa with irrigation.

Dr. M.O.Wyatt put in a strenuous day with Surveyor Ashley Tuesday surveying his irrigation ditch. When he got up Wednesday morning he found one leg out of commission and had to come out on crutches.

After an outing at Samuel Springs of nearly two months, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Briggs have returned home.

Mrs. T. E. McFall has’ returned from San Francisco where she had been to attend the Christian Church convention.

Mrs. Ruth Haswell, daughter of E. F. Haswell of Rumsey, is at the home of her aunt, Mrs. T. D. Parker, and will attend high school here the ensuing term.

A. Ritchie has completed a very handsome addition to A. A. Graham’s house. He has now gone up near Madison to build a new house and barn for Mr. Gilliam.

The high school opened this week with a total enrollment of 41. Of this number, 20 are freshmen.

Whit Humphrey has been appointed route agent for Wells Fargo & Co., on the Rumsey branch railroad.

There was considerable disappointment at the high school when it was learned that Miss Allen has resigned her position as a teacher of English and Latin. Miss Allen is employed as a librarian of the great Sutro library of San Francisco.

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YEARS AGO August 30, 1940

High school opened Monday with a registration of 168. Three new teachers, Leland Thornhill, Miss Roberta McTear and Miss Bessie Woods have been added to the faculty.

In Tuesday’s primary election, Lloyd W. Lowrey was elected assemblyman by winning the Democratic nomination. Under cross-filing rules, J. C. Marshall won the most Republican votes, but was eliminated because, as a registered Democrat, he failed to carry his own party.

Mr. and Mrs. George Hemenway, newlyweds, have returned from Reno where they pledged mutual vows the first of the week. The bride is the former Idell White.

Arthur Ish has acquired the Maxwell touring car, vintage 1908, owned by the late Mrs. Hazel Nehring, and is having the time of his life tuning it up and joy-riding in it.

Kenneth Thurber and Russell Pleasants of Hamilton Field were weekend guests at their homes in Pleasants Valley.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frisbee and Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Stark attended the preview of Plymouth cars, “Tuesday in Sacramento.

Mrs. Elmer Bruhn and children, Reva, Meredith and Gordon were visitors Friday and Saturday at Treasure Island. .J.M.Robinson was on police duty two days this week for G. A. Crowder, who was ailing.

Rev. and Mrs. Vernon Lee of Riverbank were guests the first of the week with Charles Wiedeman and family in Apricot district. Lee was formerly a local pastor in the Nazarene church.

Lake down six inches Express Staff The level of Lake Berryessa was down by 0.5 feet last week, with a decrease in storage of 8,637 acre feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. Last Tuesday morning the lake level was 423.10 feet above sea

level, with storage computed at 1,246,183 acre feet of water.

Evaporation on the lake averaged 299 acre feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 441 second feet of water into the Putah South Canal, with 34 second feet flowing at the Diversion Dam.

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YEARS AGO September 1, 1955

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will open bids on the first clearing contract in the Monticello reservoir on September 29.

Delbert Mayer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Mayer, has enlisted in the Air Force and has been stationed at Camp Parks Air Force Base the past month.

Henry H. Johnston, a prominent Buckeye district farmer, has been named as a trustee of the Winters Joint Union High School, succeeding Mrs. D.M. Sparks, who resigned.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hudson, of Winters, are the parents of a daughter, born at Yolo General Hospital, in Woodland August. 28, 1955. The new arrival has four brothers.

Nearly 2700 acres in the Berryessa Valley owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Goetze and N. T. Meek were sold to the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation this week in two transactions, amounting to nearly $400,000.

The Meek Ranch of 1293 acres brought $276,000 and the Goetze ranch, containing 1383.12 acres sold for $120,670.

A record pour of 1,202 cubic yards of concrete in a 16-hour shift was established Monday night at Monticello Dam. Ernie Gaddini, son of Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Gaddini, broke a bone in his left arm in a fall from his bicycle last Friday.

YEARS AGO September 3, 1970

With the completion of the adoption of budgets by the city council, the board of supervisors, and the various districts, property owners in Winters will pay taxes of $10.65 per hundreds of assessed valuation for the 1970-71 fiscal year, 88 cents above the $9.77 last year.

Relief of traffic problems in the vicinity of Waggoner School was discussed Tuesday evening at the city council meeting.

Winters High School’s varsity and junior varsity football teams will meet West Sacramento’s Washington High School’s teams in a scrimmage practice on the local gridiron Friday afternoon at 3:30.

Dr. Max Rafferty, state superintendent of public instruction, will be the speaker at the September meeting of the Yolo County Chamber of Commerce, to be held on Thursday, September 17, at the Madison Town Hall.

Jack Brickey’s AllStars defeated Nora Valadez’ Season’s Pros, 20-19, to win the Winters summer league’s girls softball championship, during a five-inning game Saturday morning on the Waggoner School diamond.

Mardi Dozier will leave September 10 for San Luis Obispo, where she will participate in orientation week at Calfornia State Polytechnic College.

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Aug. 7: 8:44 a.m., fire alarm, 400 block of Niemann Street. ~1:42 p.m., medical aid, Shams Way/Russell Boulevard. ~1:44 p.m., fire alarm, 400 block of Niemann Street. ~2:49 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street.

Aug. 8: 12:05 a.m., medical aid, 1000 block of Roosevelt Avenue. ~9:56 a.m., mutual aid, Putah Creek Road. ~1:10 p.m., medical aid, The Horseshoe. ~7:17 p.m., medical aid, 10 block of Fredericks Drive. ~8:38 p.m., hazmat incident, 400 block of Main Street.

Aug. 9: 12:05 a.m., medical aid, 1000 block of Eisenhower Way. ~12:40 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Plum Place. ~6:43 p.m., vehicle accident, Buckeye Road/Russell Boulevard.

Aug. 10: 6:48 p.m., medical aid, 4th Street/ Main Street. ~11:28 p.m., medical aid, 1000 block of Adams Lane.

Aug. 12: 3:34 p.m., medical aid, 900 block of Potter Street. ~8:33 p.m., medical aid, 1000 block of Washington Avenue.

Aug. 13: 7:24 a.m., medical aid, 400 block of Main Street. ~7:28 p.m., fire alarm, 400 block of Morgan Street.

Police Arrest Log

Aug. 7: Cheryl Ann Haywood (Age 62), Charges: Abusing or endangering health of an elder or dependent

adult, Disposition: Released on a DA letter. ~Richard Brian Haywood (Age 60), Charges: Abusing or endangering health of an elder or dependent adult, Disposition: Released on a DA letter.

Aug. 9: Matthew Thomas Sommerfeldt (Age 29), Charges: Domestic Violence; Prevent another from calling 911; Child endangerment, Disposition Transported to Yolo County Jail.

Aug. 10: Juvenile (Age 17), Charges: Public Intoxication; Vandalism, Disposition Transported to Juvenile Hall. ~Jose Alberto Bermudez (Age 52), Charges: San Bernadino County Bench Warrant, Disposition: Released on a Notice to Appear.

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Aug. 5: 10:30 a.m., 900 block of Kennedy Drive, Violation of a Court Order.

Aug. 6: 12 p.m., 700 block of Matsumoto Lane, Threats. ~12:28 p.m., 1000 block of Adams Lane, Violation of Restraining Order.

Aug. 7: 1:25 a.m., 200 block of Railroad Avenue, Audible Alarm.

Aug. 8: 6:03 p.m., 10 block of Anderson Avenue, Burglary.

Aug. 9: 7:26 p.m., 100 block of East Main Street, Audible Alarm. ~12:56 p.m., 400 block of Railroad Avenue, Audible Alarm.

Aug. 10: 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m., 200 block of Railroad Avenue, Theft. ~2:45 p.m., 500 block of Railroad Avenue, Lewd Acts In Public. ~6:18 p.m., 800 block of Dutton Street, Verbal Domestic Dispute.

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News5 Winters Express, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 — A5

Updates to City Pool lap swim scheduled, registration process

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Updates to the schedule and lap swim program were announced on Monday.

The changes also allow room for children aged 9 and up to swim during the same time slot as their parent’s reserved lap swim time.

New Lap Schedule

Swim

Lap swim times are divided by age. Some schedule changes will not take place until Aug. 25.

Monday thru Friday For swimmers age 12-15 years old only (eight slots available): ~2:45-3:45 p.m.

Note: This time slot will conclude on Aug. 25 due to the beginning of the Winters Joint Unified School District 2020-21 school year calendar beginning, thus a dip on lifeguard availability.

For swimmers age 16 and older (eight slots available): ~4-5 p.m. ~5:15-6:15 p.m. ~6:30-7:30 p.m. (New Child/Parent swim slots). ~7:45-8:45 p.m.

Saturday For swimmers age 16 and older (eight slots available): ~9-10 a.m. ~10:15-11:15 a.m. ~11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (New Child/Parent swim slots).

Child/Parent swim slots: Two time slots have been modifed so children who are at least 9 years of age may also swim during their parent’s lap swim reservation.

The accompanying child must be an experienced swimmer; must be able to swim across the length of the lane; and must fol-

low the pool protocols.

A reservation must be made for the accompanying child, and the child is expected to participate in lap swim. The modification is not for a recreational swim opportunity.

The specified time slots of 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday-Friday, and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday now also allow for children ages 12 and older to participate in lap swim.

Aug. 26 Changes

Changes to the Lap Swim schedule as of Aug. 26: Monday thru Friday ~4-5 p.m.: eight slots available, for swimmers 12-15 years old only.

For swimmers age 16 and older (eight slots available): ~5:15-6:15 p.m. ~6:30-7:30 p.m. ~7:45-8:45 p.m.

Saturday For swimmers age 16 and older (eight slots available): ~9-10 a.m. ~10:15-11:15 a.m. ~11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Swimmers who are 12-15 years old may also register to swim during the 4-5 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. time slots.

A media release from the Bobbie Greenwood Community Swim Center stated the changes may be temporary depending on the outcome. The goal is to accommodate a wider range of ages, as well as requests from swimmers who would like to bring their children with them to swim.

Lap swim is still limited to an hour long session, once per day, and swimmers must pre-register for their

time slot and pay online.

Restrooms will be closed, thus, swimmers must arrive suit ready.

New Procedures for Lap Swim Registration

Along with changes to the schedule, a new registration procedure was also launched. Lap swim is limited to an hour long session, once per day, and swimmers must pre-register for their time slot and pay online.

Restrooms will be closed, thus, swimmers must arrive suit ready.

Recreation swimming and swim lessons are still not expected to be held at the pool.

Un-registered swimmers will not be permitted inside of the pool area. In order to pre-register for Lap Swim follow the new four-step instructions provided online at http://www.cityofwinters.org/swim-schedule/.

Look for the yellow “Sign Up” button on the right hand aide of the webpage, and click the link to go to the new registration page.

1. Download and fill out the 2020 Lap Swim Waiver. The Lap Swim Waiver must be filled out for each session.

2. Sign up for a session on the provided calendar at the bottom of the registration page.

3.

Acknowledge Waiver of Liability form.

4. Make a payment of $7.50 for each session to finalize the process.

The new procedures and registration link for the lap swim are available online at http://www.cityofwinters.org/swim-schedule/.

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Community uplifting Winters students in need

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief With the help of Winters community members, 138 Winters students were given basic school supplies to help them prepare for the upcoming school year.

Organizer Raquel Arellano was able to put together 134 backpacks before she ran out of backpacks. She was able to additionally create four Back to School kits using supplies until she ran out of those as well.

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This is the third year Arellano has organized the Winters School Success Program supply drive.

Her original intention was to create 50 backpacks, but with community support she far exceeded that.

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SENIOR NEWS Celebrate Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21

By Wally Pearce Special to the Express

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Cybercriminals are trying to take advantage of the current environment to steal personal information and money through fake emails from agencies requesting information or attempting to sell products to aid during the pandemic.

Safeguard personal information during the COVID-19 pandemic

By StatePoint Special to the Express Senior citizens are spending more time at home, which means they’re likely spending more time online. While their attention is focused on staying healthy, they shouldn’t forget to stay vigilant about cybersecurity either.

The FBI recently warned that cybercriminals are taking advantage of the current environment to steal personal information and money. The scams come in various forms, including fake emails from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization claiming to offer new information on the virus; emails asking users to verify personal information for an economic stimulus check from the government; and emails selling counterfeit COVID-19 related products or treatments.

Personal health information can be a target for hackers too.

According to the Office of the Inspector General, personal health information (name, social security number, Medicare number) can be stolen and used to file false Medicare or other health insurance claims. If this occurs, individuals might experience a disruption in medical care should they need it.

Bob Davis, deputy chief information security officer, Cigna, has a few simple steps to protect individuals and families from threats.

• Never open email or attachments from unknown senders.

Many scams occur when clicking on fraudulent links or attachments in emails. Sometimes these emails can look similar to those received from legitimate sources, such as a health insurer, making it difficult to notice the difference.

Pay attention to details: does it look like other valid communications you’ve received? Is the sender email address correct? To check a link’s legitimacy, hover

over the text to see where it will redirect.

Also note, when communicating with health insurers online, it will likely be done through a secure email portal, which automatically encrypts (secures) emails and can only be accessed by signing in using a pre-determined password.

• Guard personal information.

As a general rule, health insurers will never ask for credit card information or account passwords in an email. Report emails asking for this information to your health insurance company immediately.

• Hang up and call back. Not all threats occur online. Be wary of phone calls from someone claiming to be your health insurance company asking for personal information. To confirm legitimacy, simply hang up and call the customer service phone number listed on the back of the insurance card. In most cases, if information or payment is needed, individuals will receive a letter in the mail, not a phone call.

• Monitor texts and social media.

Many use cell phones as a primary way to communicate, so it should be no surprise that cybercriminals are turning to text messages as a way to steal information. Text messages should be approached the same way as emails. Don’t click on links or share information with unfamiliar numbers.

Same goes for social media. Don’t click on suspicious advertisements or links.

• Remind friends and family. Just like friends and family are reminded to stay healthy, the same should be done with cybersecurity threats. Remind loved ones, especially the elderly, to pay close attention to unsolicited emails and calls, and to limit the information they share over the internet. If seniors think that they may have been victim of a scam, they should contact Medicare as soon as possible at 1-800-MEDICARE.

Do you have an older person in your life, a family member or friend, that you love and appreciate?

On Friday, Aug. 21, join the Winters Elder Day Council to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, the annual day set aside to let them know how much we care about them.

Although Senior Citizen Day is only one day each year where we officially honor our older adults, we should take time every day to rejoice over the people who are part of the fastest-growing demographic in the world.

According to the traditional definition, a senior citizen (older adult) is anyone older than 60 years of age, but this seems young by today’s standards.

National Senior Citizens Day is the day to show them our appreciation and support and recognize their accomplishments. It’s also a time to help raise awareness of

various issues that affect senior citizens.

In 1988, Ronald Reagan declared the holiday, but prior to this many observed Aug. 14 as Senior Citizens Day as it was the day in 1935 when Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law.

Today, senior citizens are still very active in our community and workforce. Older adults contribute heavily to our society and for what they have accomplished and continue to achieve, they deserve our sincere gratitude.

This year, in honor of National Senior Citizens Day, please spend time with your favorite relatives and friends and make a commitment to volunteer in a service area that benefits older adults sometime in the next year.

Video calls and phone calls can help to make these connections.

Please join with the Winters Elder Day Council in recognizing all the senior citizens in our community for who they are and for all they have accomplished.

Yolo County Medicare counseling available for residents

By Kathleen Newton Special to the Express Although local HICAP Medicare counseling offices are currently closed due to COVID-19, free one-on-one sessions with local state-registered counselors are still available via telephone and video conferencing.

HICAP (the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) is administered by the California Department of Aging. Its trained volunteer counselors are working from home, but are still available by phone and video-conferencing to answer questions and help seniors and other eligible recipients understand their Medicare rights and benefits.

HICAP counselors can provide information about Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap

policies); Medicare Advantage plans; employee and retiree coverage; long-term-care insurance and how to appeal coverage denials.

HICAP serves clients in El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties, regardless of income or age.

To schedule a free, one-hour phone or videoconference appointment with a state-registered HICAP Medicare counselor in Yolo County call 916-376-8915.

Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive an appointment reminder by phone, email or text prior to your appointment.

To cancel an appointment for any reason, you are asked to call 916375-3763.

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Tips for outdoor dining

By StatePoint Special to the Express Get out of the house and dine in your backyard or on your porch. A change of scenery can make a difference for your well being.

To create a healthy and sustainable outdoor dining experience, consider these tips: • Reduce and reuse/ditch the plastic: Ditch the single use cups, plates and utensils and instead, serve meals using reusable dinnerware made from sustainable, shatterproof materials designed for outdoor use. Use rimmed plates to help reduce spills and wine charms or a set of glasses with unique colors to make it easy for each person to identify their glasses.

• Cook completely outdoors: Set up your cooking and prep stations outside for an authentic start to finish al fresco experience. Consider going beyond the grill and turning a portion of your backyard into a full outdoor kitchen, complete with coolers and storage and working space. This will not only make you a more versatile outdoor chef, but also, it eliminates the need to rush between the kitchen and your outdoor set-up, enabling you to enjoy more fresh air, more time with your family and a streamlined food

prep experience.

• Highlight fresh, local flavors: Tap into seasonal produce from local farms or your own backyard garden. Cultivate an organic garden for access to herbs such as mint, basil and dill, which you can toss into meals for a fresh and nutritious burst of flavor, as well as use to create herb bouquets for an aromatic tablescape. Add fresh citrus slices to glass vases or bowls.

• Beat bugs: Evening meals are often enjoyed at dusk, which is, unfortunately, the most active time of day for biting bugs. Fend pests off naturally and keep diners comfortable safely with a citronella candle or other natural solutions like lemon eucalyptus, peppermint oil and lemongrass oil.

• Stay hydrated but ditch the bottled water: Bottled water contains microplastics and contributes to waste. Consider a more sustainable option with a reusable water filter pitcher that doesn’t ruin your outdoor look.

• Add color and flair: Use tablecloths and linen napkins with bold colors or fun prints to bring personality to your meal.

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Tracy Fauver, Executive Director of Yolo County CASA, explained that she was very impressed with how quickly the CASA staff and volunteers were able to adjust to the erratic guidelines and regulations. While Fauver was very impressed with the flexibility of those involved with the association, there were obstacles that

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Andy Pignataro, State Farm (707) 452-9599 andy@pignataro.com While we are not scheduling any in person meetings, we are serving customers and doing business by phone, email or fax.

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

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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Dental Emergencies by appointment only.

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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Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm We are offering Online Ordering and Curbside pickup. Plus $5.00 shipping.

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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.

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La Bodega (530) 795-3127 labodgegakc.com Open Every Day 6am-8pm Curbside service. Limited to one person at a time in store.

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.

Smiles of Winters Ana Maria Antoniu, D.M.D. (617) 447-3582 idosmilebig@yahoo.com smilesofwinters.com Open for Emergencies only For people who have lost their dental insurance we will be offering our own dental insurance that will have a premium of less than $1 a day.

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Powell Counter Tops (530) 795-3251 FREE ESTIMATES! Showers and Baths are our specialty. Thank you to our customers and friends in Winters. We are here for you.

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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We are currently closed but are looking forward to being open soon and having a great summer! Please check our website for current information.

Open Every Day 8am-11am (Breakfast) & 11am-2pm (Lunch) Take out breakfast and lunch, plus take home meal kits.

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Subway Sandwich (530) 795-9900 Open Every Day 9am-9pm Check out our app. Order through our app or by phone for Take Out. Call ahead for curbside service.

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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Winters Barber Co (925) 273-4174 Open 7 Days a Week Appointments only. Must wear a mask, We are taking extra precautions to protect our barbers and clients. Check out our Facebook page to book an appointment.

Winters Collective (530) 383-4578 Sales through social media, FaceTime, shopping appointments and live shopping sales via social media. Curbside pickup & local delivery is available. Follow us @winterscollective on Instagram and Facebook.

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Features5RealEstate B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, August 19, 2020

California housing recovery continues in July as median home price sets another record high Calif. Assoc. of Realtors Special to the Express California’s housing market continued to recover as home sales climbed to their highest level in more than two and a half years in July, while setting another record-high median home price, the California Association of Realtors said on Monday.

Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 437,890 units in July, according to information collected by CAR from more

than 90 local Realtor associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2020 if sales maintained the July pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales.

July’s sales total climbed above the 400,000 level for the first time since February 2020, before the COVID-19 crisis depressed the housing market, and was the highest level in more than two and a

half years. July sales rose 28.8 percent from 339,910 in June and were up 6.4 percent from a year ago, when 411,630 homes were sold on an annualized basis. July marked the first time in five months that home sales posted an annual gain.

“A housing market trifecta of strong pent-up demand, record-low interest rates and a renewed interest in the value of homeowner-

ship bolstered July’s home sales,” said 2020 CAR President Jeanne Radsick, a second-generation Realtor from Bakersfield, Calif. “With this year’s delayed start of the homebuying season due to the pandemic, we expect home sales to remain robust in August and September, extending the season later than what’s typical.”

With home sales continuing to recover in July and sales of

higher-priced properties bouncing back faster than the rest of the market, the statewide median price hit a new high after setting a record just in June. California’s median home price reached $666,320 in July, jumping 6.4 percent from June’s $626,170 and 9.6 percent from $607,990 in July 2019. The monthly price increase was higher than the his-

torical average price change from June to July and, in fact, was the highest ever recorded for a June-toJuly change.

A change in the mix of sales was one primary factor that pushed the median price higher in July, as sales of higher-priced properties continued to outpace sales of lower-priced homes.

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4 beds, 3 baths, 2-car garage, 2,526 sq. ft. Over 25 acres fenced-in pasture, 40'x60' shop, 40'x60' hay barn and rental at $1,200/mo all on property.

Spectacular, breathtaking, million dollar views for your Dream Home. 60’x70’ horse barn with 10 Stable, 4 12’x24’ standalone stalls, 2 100’x200’ horse stables, 85’x150’ sand arena, fenced pastures, 30’x40’ shop/plane hangar, all with water and electrical.

6 beds, 2 baths, 1 car garage plus small granny unit, 2,024 sq. ft.

44498 N. El Macero Drive, El Macero • $1,025,000

SOLD D2,885 sq. ft.

3 beds, 3 baths, 2-carL garage, SO 114 Almond Drive, Winters • $469,500 Dsq. ft.

3 beds,S 2O baths,L 1,673 451 Abbey Street, Winters • $395,000 Dsq. ft.

3 beds,S 2O baths,L1,357 205 Baker Street, Winters • $350,000 L1D 2 beds with bonus room, bath, 1,500 sq. ft.

SO 1340 Parkgreen Drive, Dixon • $615,000 D 2,667 sq. ft.

4 beds, 3 baths, 2-carL garage, SO 5516 Weber Road, Vacaville • $580,000 Dsq. ft. on 1.4 acres.

3 beds, 4 baths, 2-car OL1,782 Sgarage, 4 beds, 3 baths, 2-car garage , 2,397 sq. ft.

17801 County Road 85, Esparto • $970,000

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402 Niemann Street, Winters • $460,000 16630 Parker Place, Esparto • $370,000 1113 Nelson Avenue, Arbuckle • $249,000 44602 N. El Macero Drive, Davis • $815,000 626 Snapdragon Street, Winters • $520,000 1096 Creekside Drive, Vacaville • $545,000 1235 Cinnabar Way, Vacaville • $385,000 1102 Valley Oak Drive, Winters • $490,000 708 Ivy Court, Winters • $450,000 200 Rosa Avenue, Winters • $385,000 221 Red Bud Lane, Winters • $355,000 22 Acres on County Road 87, Winters • $900,000 County Road 34, Winters • $950,000 120 Russell Street, Winters • $430,000 1105 Hoover Street, Winters • $356,000 210 Edwards Street, Winters • $395,000 108 2nd Street, Winters • $475,000 101 Abbey Street, Winters • $706,000 402 Columbia Way, Winters • $399,000 39.5 Acres off of County Road 87, Winters • $1,000,000

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8605 Olive School Road, Winters $857,500 Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath custom home on 5 acres. Panoramic views, barn, paved driveway, fenced garden & pasture. There are many upgrades to this home & the garden is fabulous!

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RARE FIND IN WINTERS. 22 ac of Chandler Walnuts, solidset sprinkler system, roomy 2800 sq. ft., 3 bed, 2 bath home needs some updating, partial basement used for storage. 1 bed, 1 bath with kitchen cottage also needs some updating used for storage. Huge 60x60 barn, separate 28x45 shop with roll up doors, and 30x30 carport, Ag well and domestic well. Call for details!

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WILD WINGS. Beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath, 3700 sq. ft. home located in Wild Wings Subdivision. Home offers stylish, county club living in a gated golf course community. The formal living & entry has vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen has granite counter, cherry wood cabinets, 5 burner gas stove, kitchen island with sink, and walk-in pantry, bar off kitchen for eating plus eat in kitchen area. Beautiful tile floors in the kitchen which extends to the adjoining family room, gas fireplace, custom tile around FP, Master suite has a cozy fireplace retreat area & balcony overlooking golf course. Backyard features a spectacular view overlooking the 16th and 17th green of Yolo Flier County Club Golf Course, beautiful stamp oversize patio, covered patio, landscaped front, rear, and side yards, plenty of room for your dream pool or use community private pool, & other amenities, 3 car finished garage. Outside of home recently painted.

Fabulous Winters Country Property 30100 Pleasant View Road, Winters Secluded 25-acre parcel! One of a kind location, stunning views, rolling hills, incredible sunrises & sunsets. This home includes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fantastic floor plan features vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, large windows & abundant natural light. Open concept living/dining with 2 fireplaces, sunroom and new redwood deck. Beautifully remodeled with many upgrades including energy efficient sliding glass doors & windows, new baths & various appliances, newer roof, custom wood garage door, siding, and stone exterior.

Immaculate condition throughout. Includes paid-for solar.

Located off Hwy 128, 5 minutes to downtown in the charming historical town of Winters, 10 minutes to Lake Berryessa, 20 minutes to Davis or Vacaville, 30 minutes to Napa.

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NAPA COUNTY. Are you looking for a remote, yet close to home wilderness property? Located high above Vacaville on Blue Ridge in the Vaca Mountains, is this amazing recreation/hunting ranch with tons of hiking trails. The ranch boasts several parcels which can be possibly purchased separately or as one large parcel. The land is rugged enough to provide habitat for trophy black tail deer, wild pigs, bear, Mountain Lion, bobcats, fox, quail, and occasionally Wild Band tail Pigeon The ranch features access road thru a private access behind a locked gate. This property is perfect as a private recreational and hunting paradise for family and guests beautiful views over looking Lake Curry.

Parcels included in 727.10 ac. 032-210-018,033-210-008, 033-030-008, 033-200-020, 032-210-010 Call for details.

SOLANO COUNTY. Are you looking for a remote, yet close to home wilderness property? Located high above Vacaville on Blue Ridge in the Vaca Mountains, is this amazing recreation/hunting ranch with tons of hiking trails. The ranch boasts several parcels which can possibly be purchased separately or as one large parcel.

The land is rugged enough to provide habitat for trophy black tail deer, wild pigs, bear, Mountain Lion, bobcats, fox, quail, and occasionally Wild Band tail Pigeon The ranch features access road thru a private access behind a locked gate. This property is perfect as a private recreational and hunting paradise for family and guests. Parcels included in 1040 ac. 0102-050-030, 0102-050-010, 0102-040050, 0102-040-040, 0102-040-070, 0102-010-050.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IN NORTH VACAVILLE! 6 approved lots with separate APN numbers. Final map approved project is ready to move forward.

Lots located in area of million-dollar(+) homes. Seller owns 31 water rights.

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RECIPIENT OF THE YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS 2012, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 2017 MASTERS CLUB AWARD A PIECE OF COUNTRY PARADISE. 0.49 acres with lots of fruit trees. Small cottage NOT habitable.

Contractor’s delight. Offered at $299,000.

BEAUTIFUL CORNER LOT! 3-4 bedroom 2 bath home. Low maintenance backyard, with (OH YES built in pool and jacuzzi. Contemporary home built in 2016. Offered at $603,000.

70 ACRES, 52 OF WHICH ARE INCOME PRODUCING WALNUTS. SOLID SET SPRINKLER SYSTEM. Located between Winters and Vacaville on Winters road. Offered at $1,579,000.

1 ACRE PARCEL IN SOLANO COUNTY. Just outside of Vacaville. Offered at $139,000.

3.87 ACRES ZONED RESIDENTIAL IN VACAVILLE. Build your dream home, or explore the possibilities of creating multiple parcels. Offered at $649,000.

27.81 ACRES. ORGANIC WALNUTS, ALONG WITH MANY FRUIT TREES which include: apricots, cherries, peaches, plums. Property borders Putah Creek. Great home site $1,050,000.

THE DEFINITION OF IMMACULATE!!! Super clean 4 bed, 2.5 bath in a great family neighborhood. This home is a show stopper. Landscaped both front and back. HUGE updated kitchen. Call for details.

Offered at $569,000.

VINTAGE!!! 2 bed, 2 bath on a huge lot. Walking distance to Historic Downtown Winters. Freshly painted exterior. Offered at $399,000.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HALFPLEX, HUGE lot, walking distance to downtown. Move in ready! Offered at $349,900 HUGE BACKYARD! 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH HOME IN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD. Needs a little love. Offered at $404,000. Call for details!

SUPER CLEAN 4 BED, 2 BATH. Large lot, close to all schools. Immaculate! A little over 1,900 sq. ft. $499,000.

PENDING SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

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Bus: (530) 795-3834 Home: 795-3170 127 Carrion Court, Winters

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530.681.8939 639 FOXGLOVE CIRCLE, WINTERS This is one of the largest lots in the neighborhood.

The beautiful inground pool is fully fenced and there is still room to play. Perfect for these hot summer days and nights. The yard has many fruit trees and a storage shed, very private. There is a ground level bedroom and full bath with a shower. Nice open floor plan provides room for everyone. A lovely space for our new normal! The living room has a wood burning stove and the family room has a fireplace for those winter nights. $574,900 108 BROADVIEW LANE, WINTERS This is the perfect property for those who love a nice open floor plan with a view of the pool in the backyard! This home has both a formal dining area open to the living room, and a breakfast nook in the kitchen for everyday meals. Plus a drive-through garage space that allows you to pull through to the back. New paint and carpet makes this home ready for you to move right in. Don’t hesitate! $464,900

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commercial property near Travis AFB, almost 1 acre, backs up to Air Base Parkway; great sign & advertising exposure! City sewer, utilities & water at lot.

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CASA Continued from Page 1 were harder to overcome. Switching to virtual meetings and working remotely presented the challenge of finding the coveted separation between work and home. Working within the CASA Association can be stressful and now the staff was being asked to bring that stressful work into their homes. “We all had to adjust and figure out how to take care of ourselves, while still being able to do our jobs to the best of our abilities,â€? said Fauver. Jen Boschee-Danze, Program Manager of Yolo County CASA, expanded on another challenge that the Yolo County CASA Association faced in regard to training new volunteers. CASA staff needed to think of a new way to interact with and train their new volunteers, while still providing the same quality of training that those before them received in person. “A lot of us questioned if we were ready,â€? said BoscheeDanze. The main concern the CASA association had was for the children and their families. On top of the direct concerns the pandemic has presented it has also added additional stress to these families because the support they were receiving from their schools, childcare, behavior specialists and other advocates were suddenly non-existent or altered drastically. Boschee-Danze knew that they would need to do something to create a virtual environment where a positive relationship could still be developed. Fortunately, the staff and volunteers rose to the occasion and shared and presented ideas that they may not have thought of otherwise.Â

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While technology has its dangers, the volunteers all explained that they are so thankful for the contact that they were able to maintain through its use. Kathie Kishaba, Kris Borowsky and Emily Neimeyer are just three of the Yolo County CASA volunteers that worked tirelessly to ensure that their assigned CASA felt empowered and supported throughout this unstable time. Each and every CASA child comes from a different background, with different needs and circumstances. These three CASA volunteers use technology to cater to their CASA’s unique interests and developmental needs. One of these volunteers used technology to nurture the child’s love of reading through story time and book discussions. Another CASA explained that having long conversations

over the phone was very difficult due to the child’s attention span and special needs. Desperate for a way to connect with the child she came up with the idea to create a book titled, “She Shelters in Place� with photos taken on outings with her own family. For the third CASA, empowerment was the main focus for her child. She would let her CASA child control the duration of the call and the content of the call. It was very important that her virtual time with the child was not another stressor on the child or the family.

She explained that most of the time the child would ask her questions and she would simply look up the answers for him on Google. “CASA attracts high quality and caring people who are consistently inspiring me.

These are the kinds of stories that keep us going,â€? said Fauver.Â

Volunteers Needed

Boschee-Danze and Fauver both stressed that the need for volunteers and community support has not changed, in fact it may even be greater.

Boschee-Danze also went onto emphasis that while they are so thankful for all their volunteers, the demand for males is extremely high. The Yolo County CASA association would love to have more male volunteers that they can pair with boys that desperately need male role models in their lives. Children within the system are more at risk than ever before due to their sparse access to various support systems. Laura Legacki, Outreach Coordinator, urges those who have ever considered becoming a volunteer to apply for their scheduled Fall training by Sept. 21. It is very evident that while the way CASA volunteers are interacting with the children may look different they are still making a huge difference in the lives of these children. “As a volunteer this work is no less rewarding now than it was before,� reminded Kishaba.

To learn more about the CASA volunteer opportunities, call 530-661-4200 or send an email to info@yolocasa.org.

Support Yolo County CASA

Donations ensures a steady funding stream to provide support so they can fulfill their mission to advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster system, ensure their voices are heard and to make sure their needs are met through CASA volunteers.

Donations can be made online at https:// www.yolocasa.org/.

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HOMES Continued from Page 2 Homes priced below $500,000, which made up 44 percent of total sales in the California market in June 2020, only comprised 40 percent of all sales in July 2020.

Sales of million-dollar properties, on the other hand, increased in market share to 20.4 percent in the most recent month compared with 18.1 percent in June 2020.

“Stronger sales of higher-priced properties continue to propel the statewide median home price, as those who tend to purchase more expensive homes are less impacted by the economic recession,” said CAR Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young.

“High demand in resort communities is another variable that’s fueling the increase in home prices, as a new wave of remote workers are leaving cities in search of more space and a healthier lifestyle in what used to be the second/vacation home market.”

Reflecting the rise in home prices, a monthly Google poll conducted by CAR in early August found that 54 percent of consumers said it is a good time to sell, up from 44 percent a month ago, and up from 52 percent a year ago. Meanwhile, low interest rates continue to fuel the

optimism for homebuying; 33 percent of the consumers who responded to the poll believed that now is a good time to buy a home, sharply higher than last year, when 23 percent said it was a good time to buy a home.

HELP WANTED The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) is seeking a full-time Office Manager/Secretary. This position assumes the day-to-day responsibilities for the NVTA administrative services and human resources activities, which include, but are not limited to, supervising and providing oversight to administrative staff; overseeing all aspects of human resources; serving as the Agency’s Civil Rights Compliance Officer and as the Board Secretary for the NVTA a n d N V T A - T a x A u t h o r i ty (NVTA-TA) Board of Directors’.

The successful candidate must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and work independently and as part of a team. Salary range DOE. This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to individuals who apply by August 31, 2020. Application and full job description avail. at: https://www.nvta.ca.gov/careers The City of Vacaville is hiring

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder 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 Luebcke 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

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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 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 F20200563 07/13/2020 lsmith, Deputy

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 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

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200568 07/14/2020 wgreen, Deputy

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 F20200633 07/31/2020 dho, Deputy

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 Published August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200595 07/21/2020 lramirez, Deputy

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

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 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 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.

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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

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By Aaron Geerts Staff Writer From crippling pain to day-stopping fatigue, fibromyalgia is a serious disorder to be aware of. Dr. James Stirton of Winters Chiropractic shed some light on this brutal condition.

Fibromyalgia can be characterized by widespread pain and body fatigue that can hinder whoever has it from completing the simplest of tasks. And according to Stirton, it’s the second most common disorder seen by rheumatologists and chiropractors.

“Fibromyalgia is a complicated condition that is likely to have more than one

cause,” Dr. Stirton said laying out the ominous truth about fibromyalgia.

“Although most researchers agree the main cause is a breakdown in the normal function of the central nervous system, and creates and abnormal perception of pain along with a breakdown in the healing process.”

He mentioned that fibromyalgia is associated with repetitive stress and overuse syndromes. Injuries resulting from car accidents also increase the likelihood of developing the disorder.

It’s these types of traumas that adversely affect the nervous system and create false pain signals.

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to be a precursor in its onset most of the time, and that it commonly affects women between 20 and 50 years of age.

“The most qualified professionals to diagnose fibromyalgia are orthopedic doctors, rheumatologists and chiropractors. I’d recommend seeing one if you suspect you have it and have particular pain and weakness in locations along your neck, back, hips, legs and arms,” Stirton said regarding diagnoses. “There’s official criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia.

There must be pain in each of the four quadrants of the body for at least three months.

There must also be at least 11 of 18 tender points along those body parts for at least three months.”

While Stirton debunks the notion of fibromyalgia being an infection or disease one can inherit, he maintains that it does have links to inflammatory diets filled with sugars and processed carbohydrates.

Beyond that, COVID-19 also plays its ugly hand in the effects of fibromyalgia.

“A patient suffering from fibromyalgia will see a marked increase in symptoms when having to stay indoors

and be less active,” Stirton said about the pandemic. “That will create increased stiffness and pain in areas already hypersensitive and painful.”

As the negatives stack up, Stirton offers reprieve in different remedies and practices.

“Unfortunately, there is no medical cure for fibromyalgia.

Many rely on overthe-counter NSAIDs, painkillers, tricyclic antidepressants and tender point injections offering only short-term relief,” he said.

Stirton also noted relief could be found in chiropractic care.

“Because chiropractic supports and promotes improved nervous system and musculoskeletal healing and function, it’s shown to provide optimal relief of fibromyalgia sufferers,” he said.

Stirton also mentioned that the keto and Mediterranean diets show promise in healing within the body as well as taking joint supplements.

For any further queries on fibromyalgia, reach out to Dr. Stirton directly at jimstirtondc@gmail.com.

It’s like he always says, “If you’re not certain, ask Dr. Stirton.”

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How to hike safely in remote areas Metro Creative Special to the Express Many people have rediscovered the great outdoors in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Social distancing measures have greatly restricted indoor gatherings, but outdoor activities, particularly once parks were reopened, allowed people to get out of their homes while still keeping their distance from others.

Remote hiking trails provide perfect opportunities to experience the wonder of nature while social distancing, but it’s imperative that hikers take certain precautionary measures on such excursions in order to stay safe.

• Pack extra clothing. Extra clothing is vital on a remote hiking excursion for a number of reasons.

Some extra socks, a wind- and rain-resistant jacket and an extra pullover can help hikers stay warm and dry if the weather changes while they’re hiking and trying to return to their vehicles.

In addition, extra clothing can help hikers stay warm if they suffer an injury while hiking and need to camp overnight once the sun goes down.

• Pack extra food.

Extra food and water is just as vital when hiking remote areas as extra clothing.

Extra food can make emergency situations more manageable, helping people avoid hunger if they need to camp overnight or simply keep their energy up on long hikes. Trail mix tends to be high in calories and full of

protein, making it an ideal, easily packed food to bring along on a hiking trip.

• Don’t go it alone.

Solo hiking can be a great way to connect with nature, but it’s always best to hike remote areas with at least one other person. Hiking in pairs ensures someone is there to seek help if a hiker is injured and rendered immobile while out on the trails.

• Let others know your whereabouts.

If going on a solo hike or even with a partner, share your location and intended hiking route with a loved one who is not coming along for the hike. Let this person know when you intend to return and that you will call them when you safely make it back to your vehicle. If the call never comes, your loved one can then alert the appropriate authorities and share detailed information about where you are hiking.

• Bring maps. Pack a road map showing the way to the trail and a map of the park itself. Remote areas may not have the best internet connections, rendering car GPS systems useless. And a printed map of the park can help hikers reduce their risk of getting lost once inside the park. Pick up or order a map of the park in the days prior to your trip.

Don’t wait until you arrive at the park to get a map, as the park may not have any on hand.

Hiking remote areas is an ideal activity in the age of social distancing. But safety must be a priority on such trips.

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Features6 B6 — Winters Express, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Sherri and I are supposed to be in Hawaii celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary, but here we sit. I know my permanent tenant was disappointed, to say the least, but having a quiet evening at home with Chinese takeout is almost the same as sitting on a beach in Hawaii with a Mai Tai. Try saying that into a mirror and not cry.

We talked about going out but didn’t find the idea of sitting outside of a restaurant in 110 degree weather something we wanted to experience.

If you are trying to do the math, yes, Sherri was 12 when we got married. From my per-

spective it seems like it was just the other day that friends set us up on a blind date. I’m sure if you ask Sherri, she will ask if you are sure it has only been 45 years. If we average out our emotions, I think it comes out to 45 years.

Downtown is changing, again. I can only write about the Opera House building, but the Palms is saying goodbye and the future of the hall is still unknown; Cloth Carousel moved to Vacaville and Farmer’s Closet is moving in; the Scoop has a new owner; Turkovich has expanded into the patio behind the Palms and expanded their tasting capacity. Here

45 years is a long time to be married to me

is hoping that other empty storefronts will be occupied soon. I’m not sure if we are reliving the 1980s, but I hope not. It took a long time to get our downtown to where people wanted to be there, both as tenants and customers.

I don’t know about you, but our dog has a passport.

It was applied for, signed and stamped and comes with a place for a photograph, though we have yet to insert one.

There is not a page for a paw print, but the issuing agency might consider it in the future.

It is an official Pet Passport, issued by the European Union.

It was required that we obtain such a document if our dog Mizzica were to be allowed to fly on an airplane with-

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I do believe that people want to be out and about, but the smart ones behave like everyone has the virus. I’ll repeat; wear a mask, don’t shake hands, wash your hands frequently and when a vaccine becomes available, be the

first one in line.

It still shocks me that young people, mostly, are still attending large parties and acting like it was 2019. You know how I like contests, and if I didn’t think it was morbid, I’d start a contest to see what the total fatalities from COVID-19 will be. Maybe 210,501. The virus may never go away completely, like the AIDS virus so we may never know an exact number.

They have treatments for AIDS but no vaccine. There are multi vaccines in clinical trials that are showing promise against COVID-19, and I’m praying that more than one will prove to be

From Sicily with love

in the EU. She, of course, knew nothing of governments, airplanes, or of Americans.

Her world was a backroad outside a small town in Sicily, where she slept on a pile of old mattresses beside a garbage bin.

She had been abandoned, dumped at the side of the road, and was surviving on scraps of food from a local neighbor girl who took pity on her, and fed her leftover focaccia and pizza on her way home from work.

She couldn’t take her in, because she had already rescued four other stray dogs, and there was no more room at her house.

So there sat this tiny brown dog, silent and solemn, atop her mattress pile, patiently waiting for something to happen.

We were staying at a small farmhouse just across the road, and spotted her the night we arrived.

Our friends told us that the dog had been dropped off days earlier. Someone heard the squeal of tires in the night. By morning, Mizzica had taken up her position.

I love my Sicilian cousins, but as a culture, many of them simply do not value dogs as we Americans do. Most importantly, they rebel against the idea of sterilizing the animals.

Sixty thousand stray

dogs currently live in Sicily. They often roam in packs. Some are poisoned for being nuisances. It’s a dark, shameful blot on an otherwise sunny place.

When we awoke the next morning, I walked to the garbage can and was pleased that Mizzica allowed me to pick her up and bring her to our house, where we were eating breakfast.

Judy decided then and there that she would be coming home with us once our work was complete. For the next five weeks, Mizzica never left our side.

Her life was instantly filled with marvelous new experiences: her first time in a car (other than the night she was dumped), her first time at the beach, her first time wearing a leash.

She wasn’t quite ready to live indoors, and the first few nights she cried. Only when I joined her on the stone floor one night did she finally sleep.

Through it all, her personality never disappointed. She was cheery, energetic, and up for anything. A genuine discovery.

We named her Mizzica for that very reason.

Mizzica is an expression in Sicilian dialect, with no direct translation in Italian, or English. The closest approximation is “Holy S--t!”--something one might happily shout upon spotting a 10 dollar bill on the

safe and effective. If not, the death toll will continue to rise, and some people will still continue to say it is all fake news. I believe in natural selection, but in this case, the dumb can pass it along, hurting their loved ones, without being affected themselves. I’m not sure if the word I was looking for was dumb or stupid. Take your pick.

Every time I get an ache, pain or a cough, I worry about having the virus and infecting my family. I would hope everyone has that same fear, but watching the news a lot of people just don’t care.

Try and be safe and have a good week.

sidewalk.

The name fits her perfectly.

Getting Mizzica home was an ordeal which was also purely Sicilian.

Not being citizens, we had to register her ownership with a local friend, who then filled out the forms needed to transfer her to us.

This was a process replete with trips to several government offices, and completed with a flurry of stamps and signatures.

The town’s veterinarian administered the rabies vaccine and inserted a microchip.

Turns out we did this in the wrong order, but were able to fix things in typical Sicilian style.

The doctor simply doctored the documents.

With that, we were able to obtain the Pet Passport, so that she could board the plane.

Mizzica flew in the cabin with us, and behaved during the entire journey to Los Angeles, where I was worried that all of our foreign documentation would not be sufficient for Immigration and Customs here at home.

My stack of papers at the ready, we approached the officers, who simply waived us through. One of them commented, “Cute dog.”

There is much more to the story of Mizzica, how she has changed our lives, made us look at the world differently, how she’s taught us the value of pure unalloyed joy.

She loves living in Winters, whose climate and landscape must certainly remind her of her homeland.

We’ll bring her back to Sicily someday, but just for a visit.

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Cole Jordling Cole Jordling, a Winters Middle School student, is the Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. This summer Jordling attended a PGA camp at Paradise Valley in Fairfield, California. The camp focused on skills of the full swing and the short game, along with rules of the game and etiquette. Jordling excelled in two competitions against a PGA professional in chipping and putting.

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