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Welcome to Winters Winters History ... Page 4 Public Art ... Page 5 Weekend Plans ... Page 7 Local Groups ... Page 12–14 Local Businesses ... Pages 16 Small Town Charm ... Page 20 Local Government ... Page 21 Local Wildlife ... Page 22 By The Numbers ... Page 24 School & Farms ... Page 29
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A brief history of Winters
A group of men stand in front of a damaged building after the 1892 earthquakes. The DeVilbiss Hotel (now the Buckhorn Steakhouse) is one of the many buildings that survived the earthquake of 1892, but it lost it’s 72 foot tall cupola in a fire in 1915.
The Winters Express news@wintersexpress.com John Reid Wolfskill was the first American to settle the land that is now Yolo County when he arrived in July of 1842. He was granted the Rancho Rio De Los Putos, and built his home on the southern bank of Putah Creek, not far from the area that would someday become Winters. He reported seeing multiple grizzly bears in the stretch of a few miles as he set out to propagate the cuttings and seeds he had brought from his older brother’s rancho in Los Angeles. Grant Avenue still outlines the border to the original Wolfskill grant. By 1858 the land was being sub-
divided and sold, which brought in more settlers. Two of the most influential newcomers were D. P. Edwards and Theodore Winters. Edwards and Winters would both provide 40 acres to start a town. Yolo County records show that Winters was paid $5,000 for the land by the Vaca Valley Railroad Company. Because of his contributions to the region it was decided that the town built on the property he purchased would be named after Theodore (though they also considered naming it after his most successful racehorse: Norfolk). The Advocate, an early newspaper in the region, referred to Theodore as simply, a “capitalist.” He trained Kentucky-bred racehorses on his stock ranch north of Putah
Creek. A racecourse was built on the outskirts of the town. The extension of the railroad line through Winters would mean huge changes for the town. Now they were connected to the rest of the country in a way they never could have been before. At one point the Winters depot saw three trains a day. The railroad opened Winters to greater economic opportunities. Winters farmers could sell their produce on a national scale. The Winters Dried Fruit Company was established and moved 878,000 pounds of sundried fruit through their warehouse in their first year of operation. In the 1890’s the region became known as the “Winters Fruit Belt.”
In 1892, the unincorporated region established Yolo County’s first high school. That was also the year Winters was nearly destroyed by two earthquakes, both over a magnitude 6. Many of the buildings were damaged, but there were shockingly few casualties. Winters eventually recovered, unlike some of the neighboring towns. Now Winters commemorates the event with the yearly Earthquake Festival in August. Winters incorporated on Feb. 9, 1898, nearly six decades after Wolfskill built his first dwelling on the banks of Putah Creek. Through many changes the city has maintained its strong agricultural heritage.
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If these walls could speak!
Local murals celebrate Winters history
The Winters Participation Gallery has been the major stakeholder in the creation of murals around town that depict Winters history. Winters History Mural artists and instructors gather each summer to work out the details of the projects. Valerie Whitworth, part of the Participation Gallery’s team, said the murals bring Winters history to both community members who are new to town and for those who already live here. Much care, consideration and research goes into the creation of each mural. Artists (local youth and adults) work sideby-side to learn about the history of Winters as they look through historical photos, documents and stories from residents. From there the artists select symbols to tell a sto-
ry about Winters history and bring it to life through the mural. The Participation Gallery looks to support emerging artists and pair them with professionals to model how art can lead to a profession and experience the process first hand. The experience gives them an opportunity to gain skills, learn how to interact with clients and team members as well as about how the process works in itself. The last three installments artists were paired with Winters muralist, Jaime Montiel. Local Winters community member Celestino Galabasa Jr., also stepped in to work on the 2019 Winters Laundryworks mural project and the 2020 John Rogers building mural project. “We wanted them to learn how they could do this as a profession,” said Whitworth.
The first mural was created by five Winters High School seniors on the back of the Anytime Fitness building on Newt’s Expressway. The second was created on the side of Lorenzo’s Market in the fall of 2018. The third installment on the Winters Laundryworks by First Northern Bank was completed over the summer of 2019. The most current mural was created from June through August 2020 on the east wall of the Rogers Building along Russell Boulevard. Winters High School art teacher Kate Humphrey works alongside students on the design process from start to finish. Students spend time working with a client to learn about a vision for the mural. They then do research on Winters history for inspiration.
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What might a full weekend in Winters look like? A Friday evening in Winters could start with wine and cheese at the downtown tasting rooms, Berryessa Gap Winery Downtown Tasting Room and Turkovich Family Wines. But wine isn’t the only spirit that’s served in Winters. Those who prefer beer can stop at Hooby’s Brewing on Main Street or Berryessa Brewing Company and Green River Taproom, both located just outside of town. All three of these establishments serve food as well. Hooby’s Brewing and Green River Taproom have their own kitchens, while Berryessa Brewing Company hosts a rotating cast of regional food trucks. The options for alcoholic beverages doesn’t stop there. Patio 29 will be serving locally distilled spirits
on Railroad Avenue. This family-run tasting room is distilling naturally flavored whiskeys, rums and other spirits. Alcoholic beverages aren’t the only way to wile away time in downtown Winters. Take some time to go shopping at some of the many boutiques and stores that dot Main Street. The Winters Collective brings multiple local vendors under one roof, and is a good place to purchase anything from cut flowers to hand-pressed cards. The Flying Pig and Avila Winters both sell home decor and interior design pieces. Adry’s Fiesta Boutique is great for small gifts and formal outfits. Check out jewelry and handbags at Belle Boutique. Look in the windows of ARC Guitar to see not just the instruments, but
also a great example of the original interior of these historic buildings. While you’re walking through historic Winters look out for the lonely parking meter, which has been known to trick a few unsuspecting tourists out of a few quarters. The parking meter has now operated at a loss for the past four years running, in part because the anonymous committee who installed it has donated all of the meter’s funds (and then some) to local non-profits like the Winters Senior Foundation, the Winters Guerilla Gardeners and the Winters Holiday Food Basket. The parking meter isn’t far from the city’s smallest park, located at the center of the historic district. The park has just enough room for a bench, a free little library and a piano.
Winters is “one of America’s best small town dining scenes” according to the Sacramento Bee. That’s because Winters prides itself on serving Yolo County’s freshest farm to table cuisine. Whether you crave steak or seafood, locally inspired creations, tapas, traditional Mexican, wood-fired pizza, home cooking or sandwiches, Winters is your destination.
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While you’re walking look out for the murals. Painted as a part of a summer class with the help of local muralist, they portray visual interpretations of the many layers of the town’s history. The mural from last summer, painted on the side of Winters’ only laundromat, is easy to spot from Main Street. Ask for direction to find the one painted in the alley that runs by City Hall. If it’s later in the week, make sure to stop by the Winters History Museum, run by the Historical Society of Winters. Volunteer docents will talk with you about the latest exhibit and the enormous printing press located in the middle of the room. The museum is free, but donations are appreciated. Now that your reservation time has finally come around, head over to dinner. Winters most famous option is the original Buckhorn Steakhouse, located at the historic DeVibliss Hotel building. There are more options all around downtown, all within walking distance. The Putah Creek Cafe
serves up pizzas straight from their artisan oven. Preserve, located near the Railroad Bridge, serves a rotating menu of seasonal dishes along with creative cocktails. Visit Ficelle for patio dining and California’s take on tapas. If it’s Monday night, swing by Chuy’s Taqueria for karaoke night and a special tacos-only menu. Carboni’s Ristorante, located inside Hotel Winters, will serve up Italian food. It’s a busy evening, get some rest. Hotel Winters offers a free art gallery featuring local artists. They also have a rooftop bar to take in the sites of Winters and a water wall feature and fire pits to relax out down on their patio. There are other local lodging options available beyond Hotel Winters as multiple homeowners host Airbnb rentals at varying prices. After a good night’s sleep, check out Winters’ breakfast options. If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, hit up Putah Creek. Their Farmer’s Breakfast is a perennial favorite. For a later brunch, go to Preserve on Sunday. If you need some coffee before
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WTC delivers theater and community The Winters Theatre Company, which will celebrate their 40th anniversary this fall, started with a phone call. Linda Glick was sitting on her living room floor, thinking. She had recently begun her career as an educator in a special education program, but was trying to find a way to bring her love of theater into her life. Glick had spent her childhood participating in community theater in Massachusetts, and had studied theater as an undergraduate. “I didn’t want to give that part of my soul up,” she says. Then, the idea came to her. “It was just sort of like this light bulb went off.” Glick called one of her Winters acquaintances, Shirely Rominger, to gauge interest in starting a community theater company in Winters. Rominger came up with a list of around a dozen people who might want to be involved, and Linda called each of them up. Jeannie Vaugnn was one of those people. Vaugnn says she remembers some people thinking that starting a theater company was a, “silly thing to do.” “But we went ahead and did it,” she says. Glick made another phone call to the home of Howard and Germaine Hupe. Germaine was already teaching at the high school in a position she would stay in for decades. “If they grew up in Winters they got stuck with me one way or another,” Germaine jokes. The group met to talk, and decided to host a benefit for the Yolo Family Service Agency. They would put on two performances of three vignettes at the soon-to-be-completed Winters Community Center. Now they needed funding. Germaine remembers all of the people gathered at the planning session opening their wallets and purses and throwing what cash they had in the middle of the table. The total was $37 and change.
That, Germaine quips, was not going to buy them a lot of flats. So they did what Germaine recalls everyone who needed to raise money in Winters in the 80s doing: They held a bake sale in the foyer of Greenwood’s Department Store on a Saturday morning. Vaugnn was locally renowned for her brownies, and Germaine says that she probably got Howard to make something, since she wasn’t much of a baker. It was at the bake sale where the
and read Shakespeare. Love, Dudley.” Ried remained a supporter of the Winters Theatre Company from that point onward. With the seed money from Ried, the group was able to buy costumes and flats for backdrops. They put on their first show in December of 1980, in a nearly finished Community Center, where Germaine remembers gravel floors in the kitchen. “Then we were off and running,”
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Shahzana Ali, seated, won a supporting actress Elly Award for her role in Winters Theatre Company's production of “SEVEN” in 2017. Also nominated for the same award were Carla Fleming, left, and Fran Wittman, second from left. group met the man who Germaine describes as their “early angel.” Germaine describes Dudley Ried as “a well-educated gentleman” who spoke with an English accent. He came up and asked her why they were raising money. She remembers that when she told him, he replied that, “actors and actresses do not sell brownies.” Ried recommended that they go to a meeting of the Rotary club and perform Shakespeare, an eventuality that Germaine believed to be unlikely. Two days later she got a check in the mail for $1000. It included a note telling her to, “go to the Rotary club
says Germaine. The Winters Theatre Company’s next play was in the spring of 1981, and was called “The Curious Savage,” which Germaine remembers because she got to play Mrs. Savage. Glick directed those first few productions, and Howard took over after her children were born. Howard would go on to direct over 100 plays for the company in his lifetime. Glick says that it was Howard, together with the theater’s technical wizard Gary Schroder, who took the company to the next level. The pair worked together to design and build elaborate sets. Over the years the company con-
tinued to thrive and grow into what it is today. When asked if that first group thought that Winters Theatre Company would still be operating 40 years later, Germaine says that they were perpetually optimistic, so yes, probably. People like Anita Ahuja joined the group. Ahuja also started her involvement with Winters Theatre Company with a call to Howard. She saw an audition notice for a play, and called the number listed to see how she could get involved. She was worried that she would be expected to have some kind of theatrical background. When she asked him for the requirements to joining the theater,Win she remembers him pausing. “No prima donnas!” he said, in a stern voice that she would later learn was his way of teasing. That was nearly 20 years ago. Germaine backs up her late hus-By L Past band’s sentiment. “Somebody that’s running the Frien kitchen is as important to us as the T leading lady,” she says. the The club finds ways to give back to the community through benefitvol performances. Each year the fundscar from one of their performances goespro back to an organization selected byopp the board of the company. In the pastters they have held benefits for the lo-to p cal music boosters and Soroptimista lo club. Last year they raised moneythe mu for the victims of the Camp Fire. They also give scholarships to lo-vol cal high school students who plan toand go on to study some form of theater T arts in college. Ahuja says that it’sbra important for a community to makestor sure that their youth are supportedwhe with enough artistic opportunities,are and giving out scholarships is oneapy way the theatre company does that. cou The board members understandpro that when money gets tight, the artsThe are often the first things cut fromfor the school budget. They hope thatthe the Winters Theatre Company canqui serve as a way to give younger peo-eve ple a chance to learn about theater. at h
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What is WFoL? By Lisa Nalbone Past President of Winters Friends of the Library The Winters Friends of the Library (WFoL) is an all volunteer organization who care about the library and providing lifelong learning opportunities for the Winters community. They work to promote literacy, foster a love of reading, enhance the cultural life of the community and encourage involvement in the library and its programs. This includes funding library programs like family story time; Tales for Tails, where children ages 4-12 are invited to read to a therapy dog; English language courses; monthly themed programming and more. These programs are free for the public to attend and there’s no registration required. A listing of library events can be found online at https://yolocountylibrary.
org/locations/winters/. WFoL also provides funding to offer free internet and wi-fi at the Winters library. Library patrons are able to take online classes, check email, apply to jobs and work on their resume at no cost. Their funding also helps support the library to keep its technology updated, provide new books and library materials and upkeep library facilities. Beyond the library WFoL events include author talks and workshops, free summer concerts every July, the Family Holiday Festival in December, book giveaways and the Winters Shakespeare Workshop teen acting camp. They also provide free books through multiple Free Little Libraries posted around Winters and a Books for Babies box for new babies in the Winters community. In 2018 over 800 Winters newborns had received Books for Babies boxes and the number of
families served continues to grow each year. “The Winters Friends of the Library provides generous, invaluable and direct support to reach our community and better their lives through educational enrichment, literacy programs and books and other materials each year,” said Patty Wong, a former Yolo County Librarian. Donations of gently used books come from the community and dedicated volunteers power through sorting them for WFoL book sales. Anyone can purchase books online WFoL Friends Amazon Bookstore, at the Ida B. Wallace Book Sale Room at the Winters Library and at events featuring Mrs. Gildart’s Bookcart. Proceeds from book sales help fund WFoL literacy programs. Their Summer Concerts at the Gazebo each Thursday in July brings free, concerts to the community.
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WFoL leads programs that support early literacy, like Books for Babies. They host local and visiting groups play a wide variety of musical styles to bring cultural opportunities to the Winters community. WFoL has hosted 80 concerts featuring more than 60 different bands since 1998. Community members bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the music and dance the night away. WFoL also has a membership program that includes $5 in free books from our library site bookstore and early entry to the annual WFoL tree sale. With a donation of $50 or more WFoL membership perks provides discounts from local Winters businesses who are part of their community partners program. “Our WFoL members are the best volunteers and the group is a strong advocate for the Winters Community. I am always proud to say I belong to the Winters Friends of the Library,” said WFoL member and vol-
unteer Linn Myer. There are volunteer opportunities available for all skill sets and talents. Whether someone has a lot of time or just a little, have professional skills or are willing to learn, WFoL has ways for everyone to make a difference. WFoL volunteers meet new friends, learn new skills, and make the library and community stronger. Anyone interested in volunteering with WFoL should start by filling out a Volunteer Application online at https://wfol.org/volunteer/. WFoL’s Board meets monthly on the first Monday at 7 p.m. at the Winters Community Library. They are currently meeting via Zoom during the coronavirus pandemic. Find a list of WFoL events dates or learn more about the nonprofit’s programs and impact on the community at https://wfol.org/.
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Group supports Winters senior community By Jerry Lowden Winters Senior Foundation The Winters Senior Foundation has been actively providing programming, events and educational opportunities to the senior community in Winters since 2014. They do not charge any fees or require a membership. Any senior citizen can receive the useful information and participate in socialization opportunities they provide. WSF hosts monthly events featuring topics that include the history of Winters, elder specific content, seasonal parties, occasional excursions and local entertainment. They also sponsor a weekly game day for senior citizens that offers a wide variety of games and refreshments. Seniors gather for a few hours each week to to play games and socialize with others.
Three times a year WSF hosts a community-wide opportunities such as their annual Christmas Dinner & Toy Drive, Ice Cream Social and Spring Luncheon. In addition, they also provided Winters seniors with free medical rides to medical appointments in surrounding cities. And in the winters they sponsor and deliver Christmas gift bags for seniors in need filled with daily, necessary items like laundry soap, dish soap, Kleenex, shampoo/conditioner and toothpaste. WSF’s focus is toward the enhancement and well-being of seniors living in Winters. However, the 2020 COVID-19 virus has forced the organization to refrain from public gatherings. To be added to their email list, call 707-497-72-89 or send an email to wintersseniorfoundation@gmail.com.
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MURALS Continued from Page 5 During the process the young artists engage into discussions about history and culture. “You would be amazed at the deep conversations students have when they are engaged,” Humphrey said. With the latest installment she said the decided theme of the mural focused on the history of the building itself. “The theme focuses on Winters History, specifically the John Rogers building and the
uses that this building has had over its lifetime,” said Humphrey. Humphrey said there is a bigger picture to the history project than just beautiful murals. “One of our goals is to work with the Historical Society of Winters and the Winters Chamber of Commerce to develop a Mural Trail that will allow visitors to take a walking tour of our business district and learn about Winters’ rich cultural, economic, agricultural and artistic history,” said Humphrey. The nonprofit accepts do-
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A small town charming example: Spreading joy with rock art By Crystal Apilado crystal@wintersexpress.com Six-year-old Joseph Jara, a student at Waggoner Elementary School, was diagnosed with a right temporal intraparenchymal hemorrhage (a brain bleed) on May 29 and has been in and out of the hospital for testing and surgeries since. His mother Sylvia said that he loves searching for the painted rocks around town. It made his day when they came home from an afternoon appointment at the hospital to discover a personalized rock painted just for him. “We had a full afternoon of appointments and testing at Sutter Davis on this day and Joseph was so ready to be home to rest and he found this walking up to the front door
and was so excited and happy,” Sylvia said. “It brightened his day so much and he still has not stopped talking about it.” The rock artist, Maribel “Belle” LaLanne said in April she was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis (a condition where muscle fibers breakdown due to muscle injury or genetic muscle disease), which also triggered a painful fibromyalgia flare up. “My liver started to fail and my muscles began to damage. I was in tremendous pain most of the day, unable to walk without assistance,” LaLanne said. “That’s when I decided to use art as part of my pain management plan. I used to have fun painting rocks with my mom when I was younger to decorate our garden, so naturally
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Who represents you? Meet your local elected officials Senator Bill Dodd Democratic Senator Bill Dodd serves California’s District 3, which encompasses cities in Yolo, Napa, Contra Costa, Solano, Sonoma and Sacramento Counties. He and his family currently live in Napa County. For more information about Dodd, go to sd03.senate. ca.gov. The phone number for his Sacramento office is 916-6514003.
U.S. Congressman John Garamendi Democratic Congressman John Garamendi also represents California’s third district. He began his career in public office when he was elected to the California State Assembly in 1974. Garamendi has three offices in District 3 and one in Washington D.C. When he’s in Washington, he can be reached at 202-225-1880. To reach him a little closer to home, go to his downtown Davis office, located at 412 G. St. The phone number for his Davis office is 530-753-5301.
Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
“Winters’ own” Cecilia Aguiar-Curry is the democratic Assemblymember for District 4. Winters is her hometown, and she has served the city as a member of the planning commission, the city council and was Winters’ first female mayor. She currently lives in Winters, just a few blocks away from her childhood home. Learn more about Aguiar-Curry and access her contact form at a04.asmdc.org.
Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor Don Saylor is the Yolo County Supervisor for District 2, which includes Winters and the western side of Davis. Saylor is one of the five members of the Board of Supervisors is the county’s elected legislative body. To learn more about the Board of Supervisors and what they do, go to yolocounty.org/ general-government/ board-of-supervisors To learn more about Saylor, go to donsaylor.org. His email address is don.saylor@ yolocounty.org and his phone number is 530757-5556
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Winters City Council
The Winters City Council consists of five members serving staggered four-year terms. The mayor is the candidate who received the most votes. The City Council meets every first and third Tuesdays of each month at the City Hall. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Agendas are posted online at cityofwinters.org and outside of City Hall at 5 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting. You can also email City Clerk Tracy Jensen at tracy. jensen@cityofwinters. org and request an agenda. The City Council welcomes people to make public comments by writing a letter to the City Council, the City Manager or the relevant City department and mailing it to City Hall at 318 First St. People are also invited to make public comments on items listed on the agenda.
Mayor Wade Cowan 707-249-4323 wade.cowan @cityofwinters.org Mayor Pro-Tempore Bill Biasi 530-400-9484 bill.biasi @cityofwinters.org Council Member Jesse Loren 530-554-8087 jesse.loren @cityofwinters.org Council Member Harold Anderson 530-795-3351 harold.anderson @cityofwinters.org Council Member Pierre Neu 530-705-0606 pierre.neu @cityofwinters.org
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Western pond turtles
The western pond turtle and its dull, patternless shell might be dull in color, but these native turtles are entertaining swimmers to watch. While they might be slow on land, they are speedy and graceful once they get in the water. Look out for them resting on partially submerged logs in the shallows.
Riffle sculpin and prickly sculpin
These two species are well-camouflaged bottom dwellers, so you will have to be sharp-eyed and patient to catch a glimpse of them. The riffle sculpin like cool, fast flowing water, but the prickly sculpin can also be found in warmer, slower waters.
Chinook Salmon
Once almost nonexistent in Putah Creek, the chinook salmon has returned to Putah Creek thanks to conservation efforts. These fish need yearround water flow to make it up the creek
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Western pond turtles are native to Putah Creek. to good spawning areas. In the fall the Railroad Bridge is one of the best places to catch a glimpse of a few spawning salmon. Stand at the midway point of the bridge and look down into the shallow water of Putah Creek. If you’re lucky you will catch a glimpse of a pair of salmon swimming in place. This is usually a mated pair protecting their clutch of eggs. Occasionally one might take a short break from the constant swimming and go along with the water flow for a few moments, but after a short break these protective parents will swim right back to their clutch. It is best to observe these fish from a distance and leave the
family alone.
Pipevine swallowtail
These butterflies lay their eggs on vine called Dutchman’s pipe, which grows along the banks of Putah Creek. The larvae eat the vine after they hatch. Adult pipevine swallowtails can be identified by their dark blue-green wings which have orange spots on their undersides.
Valley elderberry longhorn beetle
These small, brightly colored beetles might be hard to spot, considering that they are on the threatened species list. The males are less than an inch long, and have green spots on their red body. The
Welcome to Winters 2020 — Page 23 species spends its entire lifecycle in close proximity to the elderberry tree, which grows along Putah Creek.
Mexican free-tailed bat
cant second stories of historic Winters buildings, and watch them hunting over Putah Creek.
River otters
Look for these small mammals at dusk from summer to fall. In the evening light they look like small birds in flight, but take note to see if that “bird” is darting through the air at incredible speed. That’s the Mexican free-tailed bat, which is considered to have the fastest horizontal speed of any animal. Their fleshy tail serves as a rudder as they navigate the skies catching small insects. Watch for them after sunset as they fly out of the va-
These members of the weasel swim along the bed of the creek catching frogs and crayfish. Otters will also leave to water to hunt for smaller mammals. These top notch predators can also be caught playing on the banks of the creek, often by zipping down slides of their own creation into the cool water below.
Beavers
The beavers of Putah Creek build their homes in the creek’s soft banks. They can be a plant restorationist’s night-
mare, as they prefer gnawing on native plants and leave the nonnative ones to thrive. If you see a restoration area with young trees and shrubs wrapped in protective fencing, beavers are one of the reasons why. Beavers are nocturnal animals, but if you catch one out you will be able to identify it by the way it swims with only its head poking above the water.
Crayfish
Crayfish, also known as crawdads, are freshwater crustaceans that look like small brown lobsters. They are the sanitation workers of Putah Creek, feasting on decomposing plants and other dead organic
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The birds of Putah Creek
Red-tailed hawk
Putah Creek is a great stop for birds, which makes it a great place for birdwatchers to visit. To date there have been over 200 species of birds reported along Putah Creek.
Western yellow-billed cuckoo
These endangered birds are a rare sighting anywhere, but have been spotted along Putah Creek. Look out for their long tails, brown feathers and white bellies.
Yellow breasted chat
These loud songbirds try to stay hidden, but if you watch carefully you might catch a glimpse of their lemon-yellow
When watching these raptors in flight, their eponymous tail often gives them away. Look for their gliding flight pattern, comes from their large wingspan.
Swainson’s hawk
Swainson’s hawks migrate through Yolo County on their way to their destinations in Canada and Argentina. These threatened species have the longest migrations of any North American raptor.
Coopers and sharpshinned hawks
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Raccoon
The most likely way to “see” this nocturnal animal is by looking out for their fleshy footprints in the soft mud. They forage along the banks of the creek and sometimes venture out into human spaces. Raccoons more of opportunists, who are happy to both hunt for crayfish and forage for berries.
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Winters, by the numbers By Taylor Buley Publisher It’s a running gag in Winters, when meeting a neighbor, to ask them how long they’ve been living in town. No matter what the reply, from five years to five decades, the same punchline applies: “Oh I see, you’re also new to town!” The truth is, in a small town with deep roots into its California history branching among so few people, it’s easy to feel like a Winters greenhorn. But according to data prepared by business analytics and mapping firm Esri, there are more newcomers to
town than one might think when seeing such a strong spirit of hometown cultural heritage and historical preservation. Drawing a five-mile circle around my northeastern Winters home, the biggest cohort of people in the area, 22 percent, moved to town between 2000 to 2009. And only 4 percent of households moved to town before 1980, an amount roughly the same as the number of people who moved here since 2015. The town, itself, is older. 18 percent of houses were built before 1940. Between 2000 and 2010, there was roughly only a 2 percent in-
crease in housing units. A look at Winters by the numbers can be interesting. There are roughly 9,323 people in a five-mile radius, with 3,193 households and 3,299 housing units. 21 percent of people live in a rural setting. During the day 7,312 people are around, with 2,743 of them workers and 4,569 of them residents. 75 percent of people are adults. 10 percent of people are aged 65 or older. 2,493 individuals are aged three and older and enrolled in some sort of school. The area saw 1 percent
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About 5 percent report mixed-race households. The median age is 37.5. In five years it’s expected to be 39.1. 24 percent of households have someone 65 or older in it. 4,417 working individuals aged 16 or older, working mostly in private enterprise. About 11 percent work for the government and 7 percent work for themselves. Only 3 percent of people walk to work and 4 percent use public transportation to get to work. 8 percent carpool and 73 percent drive themselves to work. 23 percent of people can
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CHARMING Continued from Page 20 She said while she is almost fully recovered from the rhabdomyolysis, there is not a cure for fibromyalgia and she’s learning to cope with the constant pain through natural treatment. The rock painting and joy from seeing the community enjoy her art play a part in that. “The photos I receive several times a day from the community have been such a blessing to me,” LaLanne said. “Through art, I feel connected to my new town of Winters. I have met amazing people and am truly honored to call Winters my home.”fully recovered from the rhabdomyolysis, there is not a cure for fibromyalgia and she’s learning to cope with the constant pain through natural treatment. The rock painting and joy from seeing the community enjoy her art play a part in that. “The photos I receive several times a day from the community
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NUMBERS Continued from Page 24 get to work in under 10 minutes. Most people get there under 25 minutes. 7 percent of people commute 90 minutes or more, sometimes to the Bay Area. Most households, 55 percent, have two or more vehicles. The largest group, 22 percent, are two-person households, but most are three or more family members. 43 percent have kids. 90 percent of those households are married couples. The average income is $77,194 and expected to increase to $92,216 by 2024. 38 percent of households earn more than $100,000 a year. 30 percent make less than $50,000. 8 percent of people live below the poverty level. 78 percent of people live at twice that rate or more. 2 percent of people receive public assistance income. 6 percent are on SNAP or food stamps. 23 percent of households have a per-
son with some sort of disability. 24 percent of people receive Social Security Income. 10 percent of adults aged 25 and older do not have a high school
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53 percent of households have white-collar workers, with 26 blue-collar workers. 21 percent work in services. 16 percent of local employees work in agricul-
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nesses are in retail trade and 18 percent of businesses are construction or agriculture. In the five-mile area, people spent $18 million on food at home ($5,800 per person per year) and $13 million on food away from home ($4,200 per person per year). $20 million went to health care ($6,400 per person), $69 million went to shelter ($22,500 per person) and $11 million to entertainment ($3,700 per person). $8.4 million went to travel ($2,700), $10.7 million went to apparel, personal care and services ($3,400 per person) and $3.8 million was spent on vehicles and maintenance ($1,200 per person per year). 16 percent of people have an auto loan. 29 percent of people have a single mortgage. 56 percent have savings accounts and 62 percent have at least one debit card. 14 percent have a 401(k) plan and 29 percent invest in securities. 22 percent have 2 or fewer credit cards. 8 percent have six or more.
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A nourishing community By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-chief
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tudents at Waggoner Elementary School are getting their hands dirty helping out in the school garden, and then reaping multiple benefits from the harvest to experiencing the culture of the farm to fork movement. “We concentrate on getting students to put fruits & vegetables on their plates - and then eat it,” said Cathy Olsen, Director of Food Service at Winters Joint Unified School District. “I love helping the kids harvest, carry to the cafeteria and serve for lunch. They are so proud and love eating what they grow.” The elementary school gardens (located at both Waggoner and Shirley Rominger Intermediate School) are open to all teachers and students at those sites. Winters Farm to School board members and volunteers work in the gardens regularly with students. In February, Winters Farm to School board members and Olsen took Assembly-
member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry on a tour of the Waggoner garden to show her the updates since her last visit. Upon entering the garden Aguiar-Curry noted the school garden gets better every year. Olsen said Aguiar-Curry has been working on Farm to School legislation and grants to help other Districts start programs similar to the one running in Winters. “Farm Direct Buying is our strength, Winters is a leader in purchasing direct from farms and purchasing local produce. This supports our kids and communities,” Olsen said. Gloria Lopez, a Win-
ters Farm to School board member, said one of their goals for the area is to finish laying the decomposed granite and put in tables to create an outdoor classroom setting. Lopez said some teachers bring their students out to the garden for art and other outside activities, in addition to opportunities to work in the garden beds. A chalkboard has been mounted on one of the garden sheds with plans to communicate with students and staff of what can currently be harvested and what gar-
luctant to try greens to squeeze lemon on it, and how over the summer students helped harvest a case of cucumbers and then enjoyed them for lunch. Waggoner also has an orange, lemon and small mandarin tree growing and producing on site. Students are allowed to pick and eat from the trees. Olsen said when students grow it and pick it they are curious to try tasting it, and tell their friends about it. While Waggoner students are able to enjoy tastes from around campus, the garden and citrus trees do not produce enough to provide food service
den tasks need to be completed. “This garden is for everybody. Every kid can have access,” Lopez said. Olsen shared how she had taught students who were re-
to the whole school. The cafeterias are supplied from local farms, and the Winters High School Ag Site. Currently, the Ag Site is able to provide a variety of grapes during their season. According to
Olsen, the Ag Site recently planted a large quantity of satsuma trees, and there is a goal for the trees to supply for all student meals at Winters JUSD. Lopez said it has been nice to be able to include the Winters FFA and Ag Site at the elementary schools to create connections. The day of the tour the Waggoner cafeteria served watermelon radishes, orange and lemon wedges and salad greens. Students are encouraged to take a fruit or vegetable from the produce bar. Olsen said while there is food waste, students are discovering and trying new foods every day.
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“If they don’t put it on their plate, they’re never going to eat it,” Olsen said. Winters Farm to school is currently working to make local connections with community members to identify volunteers to help work in the gardens. Olsen and Farm to School board members are also working on trying to figure out where to relocate the Rominger garden with the recent approval from the Winters JUSD school board to construct a new three-classroom building on the current garden area. Olsen said individuals or organizations who want to help with the upcoming Rominger garden move project, volunteer in or donate to the elementary school gardens can contact her at colsen@wintersjusd.org. Garden donations can also be sent directly to Winters Farm to School, PO Box 611, Winters, CA 95694.
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30 percent never or rarely carry a credit card balance, 20 percent always do. 71 percent of homes are occupied by families. 78 percent of homeowners have a mortgage. 65 percent of those have no second mortgage or home equity loan. 24 percent of homeowners owning their house free and clear. 36 percent of households are renters. Renters tend to be new to town, with 20 percent moving to town between 2010 and 2014. Rental units tend to contract from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median rent of $1,069. Most renters spend between 15 and 35 percent of their income on rent, with a gross percentage of 13 percent of household income spent on rent. There is an overall vacancy rate of about 5 percent. The median home value is now $430,399 and expected to grow to $476,642 in the next five years. Most people, 56 percent, live in a
home valued between $300,000 and $500,000. 15 percent live in homes valued at $1 million or more. 87 percent of housing units in the area are detached or single-family households. About 8 percent of units are attached to their neighbor and 5 percent of units as mobile homes. The biggest boom in housing came in the 1980s, with 28 percent of all housing built in that time. Until this year, virtually no housing was built in Winters since 2010. The latest generation of Esri’s data analysis approach uses 68 so-called “tapestry segmentations” to describe American neighborhoods. The top three tapestry segments according to Esri are “Urban Villages,” “Pleasantville” and “International Marketplace.” (A purview of data extended to a 10 or 25mile radius reaches “Exurbanites” and “Soccer Moms” dominant segments). Urban Village residents are multicultural, multigeneration-
al, and multilingual. They have a median age of 34 years old, an average household size of 3.78, and an annual income of $62,300. They tend to be trendy and fashion-conscious risk-takers. These consumers focus on their children and often maintain gardens. They are open to trying new things. They are comfortable with technology and interested in the latest innovations. They are well connected with their smartphones, but more likely to shop in person. Their favorite stores are as diverse as they are, but include Costco, Trader Joe’s and Target. Pleasantville couples are slightly older couples that move less than any other market. They have an average household size of 2.88, a median age of 43, and a median household income of $92,900. Many are empty-nesters; some have adult children. They tend to own older, single-family homes and maintain a standard of living with dual incomes. Esri describes these consumers as cost-conscious and willing to spend more for quality and brands
they like. They prefer fashion that is classic and timeless as opposed to trendy and typically consume all types of media equally (newspapers, magazines, radio, Internet and TV). International Marketplace neighborhoods are rich blends of cultures, usually found in more densely populated areas than in Winters. Almost 40% of residents are foreign-born; and nearly 1 in 4 households are linguistically isolated. It’s a young, diverse family market with 41 percent of families having children (as either a married couple or single parent), plus married couples without children and a notable proportion of multi-generational households. These are described by Esri as hard-working consumers, striving to get ahead, with both labor force participation rate of 67 percent that is higher than the US average and an unemployment rate that is also slightly higher, at 6 percent. They tend to prefer the Internet. Maybe a data-based approach to Winters is no joke, afterall!
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