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Remaining in red tier, COVID case rates drag Yolo County further from orange By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media Yolo County continues to head in the wrong direction in the effort to control spread of the novel coronavirus. For the second week in a row, the county’s daily new case rate rose, pushing a move to the less restrictive orange tier further away and making a return to the most restrictive purple tier more of a possibility. The state’s update of counties’ tier status on Tuesday reported Yolo County’s adjusted daily new case rate at 5.3 per 100,000 residents — up from 4.2 last week — keeping the county solidly in
the red Tier 2. Those numbers are based on the week prior to Oct. 13, the county’s interim health officer, Dr. Larissa May, told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, and data from the week since then shows cases have only continued to increase. Both an outbreak at the Alderson Convalescent Hospital in Woodland, now affecting more than 30 people, May said, as well as large social gatherings that continue to occur are behind the increase in cases. “If that trend continues,” May said, “it could mean that we might meet the criteria for the more re-
strictive purple tier. If the purple tier metrics are met consecutively for two weeks, then that would necessitate going back to purple.” At risk is the survival of many businesses in Yolo County that would face a third shutdown during the course of this pandemic. Restaurants, gyms, movie theaters and other businesses shut down back in March, then were given the go ahead to reopen in late May and early June before having to shut down again a month later. Many only reopened, with limited indoor capacity, earlier this month. Also at risk is future in-person instruction
for the county’s K-12 students. After two weeks in the red tier, schools in Yolo County were officially cleared to reopen for in-person instruction, and many private schools have. However, none of the public schools have done so yet. “The five school districts are thinking about being able to open in a hybrid model in January,” May noted on Tuesday. But while schools that have opened already would not have to close if the county returns to purple, schools that have not yet opened would not be allowed to except under waivers for K-6
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Safety, special programs and district priorities top candidate focuses By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief The Winters Area Education Association held a School Board Candidate Forum for the seven candidates who are running for Winters Joint Unified School District board trustee seats in the Nov. 3 election. The Oct. 12 free event was hosted on a virtual platform due to current COVID-19 restrictions. The line-up of candidates who participated included: • Trustee Area 1 candidates: incumbant Ralph F. Anderson and challenger Kristin Trott.
• Trustee Area 3 candidates: incumbant Stephanie Chávez and challenger Joedy Michael. • Trustee Area 5 candidates: incumbant Rudolph Muldong and challenger Everardo Zaragoza. Winters JUSD Trustees approved Area 5 challenger Lisa Dennis as the new Human Resources Administrator at a special meeting of Winters JUSD school board on Thursday, Oct. 8 making her ineligible to run. She did not participate as a candidate in the forum. WAEA President JoAnn May said school
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County rental program supporting low-income tenants By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media Applications are open now for a Yolo County rental-assistance program geared toward low-income tenants throughout the county. The program will provide a one-time grant of up to $4,000 for Davis households and up to $3,000 for households elsewhere in the county to help cover rent, security deposits, and utilities. Payments are made directly to landlords on behalf of low-income tenants who have been unable to pay full rent because
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of COVID-19-related hardships, including loss or reduction in income, increased medical or childcare costs or loss of childcare. In order to qualify, tenant households must be income eligible, defined as having up to 60 percent of the area median income or up to 80 percent of the area medicine income with a rent burden of 30 percent or higher. For a two-person household, 60 percent of the area median income would be $44,400 and for a four-person household, $55,500. More information about the program,
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Senior Commission seeking new members, hears senior center update By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief With the recent resignation of Carl Treseder, the Winters Senior Commission on Aging is again encouraging the community to apply for one of the openings of commissioner seat or alternate position. While the Senior Commission adheres to discussing the unique needs of senior citizens in the community, one does not need to be a senior citizen to hold a commissioner seat. Commissioners serve as an advisory board to the City Council and perform a num-
ber of functions for the benefit of seniors residing in the Winters area. Mayor Wade Cowan reported the City Council had approved the creation of the Fundraising Committee for the Winters Senior Center Furniture and Fixtures at the Oct. 6 meeting. The goal of the committee is to assist with fundraising efforts for the upcoming Blue Mountain Senior Center (Winters Senior Center) which will be built adjacent to the Blue Mountain Senior Apartments. Cowan said membership of the com-
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Public Safety Report
Yesteryear
Christmas Party 1979: Winters mayor, John Martin, on the right, is shown receiving the deed to four acres of land from Southern Pacific president, Alan Furth. The city paid $42,000 for the Community Center site while CalTrans paid $60,000 for bike paths. Southern Pacific donated the train bridge valued at $180,000. Alan Furth, named president of the Southern Pacific Company earlier in the year, grew up on a ranch just east of Winters, now owned by John Vickrey.
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Miss Alice Wilson will go to Sacramento today. She expects to be away two or three weeks on a vacation trip. The photograph gallery will be closed during her absence. Citrona is enjoying a little building boom. W.A. Stite’s new residence is about to be completed, T.B. Reese is building a house and barn, and Lem Bourland has a residence in the course of construction. J. Jeans shipped tree cars containing 246 hogs on Monday. The porkers came from Berryessa and were as fine as a lot as has been shipped for many a day. W.S. Reed will move next week to Lakeport where he will continue in the jewelry business. W.A. Brinck has moved his house from his father’s place to the Boyd subdivision of the DeVilbiss ranch which he recently bought. Dr. M.O. Wyatt has purchased the real estate and insurance business of W.H. Gregory, and will give it his close attention. The Winters Canning Co. has acquired the Suisun olive-packing business and will enter extensively into olive packing here. This issue of the Express is printed Thursday afternoon so that we may move Friday.
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YEARS AGO November 1, 1940
Jean Miller was hostess Tuesday evening in observance of her birthday. Participating with the young hostess were Mary Lou Gale, Jean Stith, Barbara Ann Hollar, Marilyn Vasey, Virginia Freeman, Joycle Landrum and Patsy Rhodes. Barbara Anna Hollar entertained a group of schoolmates Wednesday night, in observance of her ninth birthday. Guests were Jean Miller, Marilyn Vasey, Kenneth Campell, Alfred and Jack Graf, Jean Stith, Claudia Moore, Mary Lou Gale, Dudley and Louanne Sparks. The Winters Warriors lost their first football game in two years last Friday, to Esparto 13-0. Miss Vernan Elliott of San Anselmo was a Sunday visitor in town. Mrs. C.A. Elliott who has been with her mother, Mrs. J.R. Johnston for two weeks returned home with her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. P. Simionati of San Francisco were Sunday guests with the latter’s father, W.D. Overhouse. Buell Disnmore of San Francisco came up Sunday to visit his mother, Mrs. Dinsmore. Mrs. C.S. Culton and Sarshel Culton of Sacramento were weekend visitors at their homes here.
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YEARS AGO November 3, 1955 Donna Burton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burton, won the sweepstakes award of $5 in the annual window painting contest sponsored by the Winters District Chamber of Commerce. Harold Anderson won the second prize of $3, and the third prize of $1 went to James Akao. In Mrs. Islip’s room at the Winters Grammar School Hallowe’en party Monday, awards were: Halowe’en, Anne Willis; character, Laura Martinez, comic, Wally Sellers. Mrs. Sparks room: Hallowe’en, Patty Ireland; character, Rosalie Cangelli; comic, Gary Molina. The State Park Commission last Wednesday told representatives of Solano and Yolo County, seeking to have the Monticello Dam area included in the state park system, that it was interested and suggested they have completed plans before the commission by November 10. Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Frisbee and daughter, Barbara, left Monday for an eastern trip. Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Bigelow returned home during the weekend following a visit at the Wilfred Bigelow home in Berkeley.
YEARS AGO November 5, 1970
A small band of Indians, including several veterans of the Alcatraz occupation, took over the former ACAN station five miles east of Winters at dawn Tuesday. They were still there yesterday afternoon defying attempts by officials to get them to leave. Governor Ronald Reagan was elected to another four year term Tuesday, even though he failed to carry Winters and Yolo County. His Democratic opponent, Jess Unruh, carried Winters by eight votes, 484 to 476. William Bennett, Democratic candidate for Board of Equalization, Third District, defeated his Republican opponent, Ernest Kettenhofen on Tuesday for a four year term. Bennett will succeed Paul R. Leake, Woodland publisher, who is retiring. Congressman Ed Foreman, New Mexico Republican who lived in Winters during the construction of the Monticello Dam, was defeated Tuesday in his bid for reelection. Assemblyman John D. Dunlap, of Napa, easily won reelection Tuesday over Republican Robert Thierry, of Fairfield. Incomplete returns from 114 of the 144 precincts in the district gave Dunlap 33,779 votes to 14,670 for Thierry.
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Obituaries Quinton Lee Shirley Quinton Lee Shirley age 78 of Winters passed peacefully into God’s arms on Monday, October 12. He passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family. Quinton is survived by his brother Jim Shirley (Kimberly) and sisters Brenda Smith (Gary) and Kathy Ralph (Glen). Quinton was born on May 5, 1942 in Arkansas. After graduating from Winters Joint Union High School, Quinton joined the Air Force in 1961, and then marrying Elaine Pierce in 1966. They had four children; Charmagne Renee Shirley, Quinton Dave Elledge, Eric Sean Elledge, and Janice Kathleen Shirley, all of Washington State. In 1974 Quinton remarried Doris Louise Shirley, and helped to raise her four daughters; Jeanne Surratt Leal, Peggy Baker, Janet Surratt and Barbara Willard. Quinton leaves behind 15 grand-children, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Quinton lived most of his life in his hometown of Winters. He was the eldest of seven children. He was a welder by trade, retiring from Cargill
Salt Division in 2019. Quinton was an accomplished pool player and loved fishing, baseball games and spending time with his family & friends. Most people will remember Quinton for his generosity, fun sense of humor, easy laugh and love for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Jewell Shirley of Winters, former wife Elaine Pierce, wife Louise Shirley, brothers Ron Shirley, Wesley Shirley, Stanley Joseph Shirley, grandson’s Brian Wendland and Troy Wendland, step-daughter Jeanne Surratt Leal and sonin-law Bruce Willard. Quinton was loved and admired and will be terribly missed by his family and friends. Celebration of Life of details to follow at a later date.
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Regreso por etapas a la instrucciĂłn en persona planificada Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso Los administradores del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (WJUSD) estĂĄn volviendo a la mesa de planificaciĂłn para reconfigurar cĂłmo serĂĄn los horarios de las escuelas hĂbridas. Mientras tanto, el Distrito Escolar enviarĂĄ la prĂłxima encuesta familiar para recopilar informaciĂłn importante y actual de las familias que tienen estudiantes en las escuelas de Winters. Los miembros de la Junta de Fideicomisarios escucharon los pasos para un regreso gradual a la instrucciĂłn en persona de la superintendente auxiliar Sandra AyĂłn en la reuniĂłn de la mesa directiva escolar del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters el pasado 3 de Octubre. Con el Condado Yolo ahora en el nivel rojo, estĂĄn trabajando para asegurarse de que estĂŠn listos para que los estudiantes regresen a las escuelas a finales de este otoĂąo. AyĂłn dijo que aunque el condado se encuentra actualmente en el rango de nĂşmeros del nivel naranja, no se nos permite pasar al nivel naranja hasta que hayamos estado en el nivel rojo actual durante tres semanas consecutivas. AyĂłn presentĂł los planes del distrito escolar para regresar con un enfoque de cinco fases. Actualmente, el distrito escolar se encuentra en la fase uno y estĂĄ trabajando en la fase dos, en la que planean traer un retorno parcial de pequeĂąos grupos al recinto. La Fase 2 proporcionarĂĄ apoyo y
servicios en persona, especĂficos y especializados en la escuela para los estudiantes que estĂĄn en el programa de educaciĂłn especial o que tienen un plan de educaciĂłn individual (IEP) especĂfico para los servicios de aprendizaje en persona. Las fases se presentaron como: • Fase 1: Aprendizaje a distancia completo. Esta fase garantiza mejor la salud y la seguridad fĂsica. • Fase 2: Retorno parcial y contacto fĂsico limitado. Esta fase responde a las necesidades mĂĄs urgentes de los estudiantes. • Fase 3: Un modelo hĂbrido. Esta fase vuelve a introducir a los estudiantes a la instrucciĂłn en persona con un contacto mĂnimo. TambiĂŠn incluye un modelo de aprendizaje a distancia para quienes lo opten. • Fase 4: Un modelo en persona modificado. En esta fase, todos los estudiantes y el personal estarĂan en el recinto, con un contacto limitado y protocolos de salud vigentes. • Fase 5: Aprendizaje completo y presencial. Esta fase es un regreso a un modelo completo de instrucciĂłn en persona como lo tenĂamos antes de COVID-19.
Umbral del cierre de escuelas
AyĂłn compartiĂł la cantidad de casos positivos de COVID que se necesitarĂan para cerrar el aprendizaje en persona por ubicaciĂłn del sitio. “Dado que somos un distrito escolar tan pequeĂąo, es importante estar al tanto de la cantidad de casos
que pueden cerrar un salĂłn de clases, un recinto y, en Ăşltima instancia, el distritoâ€?, dijo AyĂłn. Un salĂłn de clases volverĂa al aprendizaje a distancia durante 14 dĂas cuando un estudiante o miembro del personal de ese salĂłn da positivo por COVID-19. Mientras tanto, un sitio escolar volverĂa al aprendizaje a distancia durante 14 dĂas cuando hay varios casos en varias aulas o cohortes (en grupos) o el cinco por ciento de los estudiantes y el personal dan positivo por COVID-19 en un perĂodo de 14 dĂas. Todo el distrito escolar volverĂa al aprendizaje a distancia durante 14 dĂas cuando el 25 por ciento o mĂĄs de sus escuelas hayan sido cerradas fĂsicamente debido al COVID-19 dentro de los 14 dĂas (que para Distrito el Escolar Unificado de Winters serĂan dos escuelas). Detalles especĂficos para las escuelas de Winters con un 5 por ciento de casos positivos de personal y estudiantes dentro de los 14 dĂas presentados: • Centro Pre-Escolar Winters State / Academia Wolfskill Career Readiness: 4 casos. • Escuela Primaria Waggoner: 21 casos. • Escuela Intermedia Shirley Rominger: 19 casos. • Escuela Media de Winters (WMS): 17 casos. • Escuela Secundaria de Winters (WHS): 25 casos. Detalles especĂficos para el cierre de recintos del 5 por ciento de casos positi-
vos del personal solo dentro de los 14 dĂas presentados: Waggoner - 3 casos; Rominger - 2 casos; WMS: 1 caso; WHS - 2 casos; Todos los demĂĄs (preescolar, CRA, oficina del distrito): 1 caso cada uno.
Revisiones al horario escolar
La fideicomisaria Carrie Green compartiĂł sus preocupaciones con respecto a cĂłmo los maestros podrĂan enseĂąar tanto en persona como en un grupo de estudiantes que optaron por el modelo de aprendizaje a distancia. SeĂąalĂł que la cantidad de tiempo en el borrador del modelo hĂbrido no parecĂa suficiente. AyĂłn dijo que originalmente, cuando se les asignĂł la tarea de crear los borradores, no tenĂan todas las pautas que estĂĄn vigentes ahora; Uno es un requisito de interacciĂłn en vivo cara-acara. “No estoy segura de cĂłmo se verĂĄ eso. Eso es algo que esos sitios tendrĂĄn que trabajar con sus equipos de liderazgo para su proceso â€?, AyĂłn dijo. Los administradores del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters trabajarĂĄn para revisar los borradores de los horarios escolares hĂbridos originales presentados en Julio pasado, utilizando la experiencia y el conocimiento que ahora tienen despuĂŠs de la educaciĂłn a distancia. “Sabemos ahora lo que no sabĂamos en el pasado que se necesita mucho mĂĄs tiempo para prepararse para el aprendizaje a distancia de lo que pensamosâ€?, dijo el director de la Escuela Secund-
aria de Winters (WHS), John Barsotti. Barsotti tambiĂŠn seĂąalĂł que lo que no van a hacer es tratar de enseĂąar a la mitad de los estudiantes cara-a-cara y a la otra mitad de los estudiantes en casa simultĂĄneamente. El dijo que otros distritos escolares lo han intentado y no ha dado como resultado un resultado que quieran intentar y replicar. “Les vamos a enseĂąar por separado. Eso requerirĂĄ mucha mĂĄs planificaciĂłn de lo que ya estamos haciendo con el aprendizaje a distancia “, dijo Barsotti. El dijo que el formato hĂbrido duplica la cantidad de secciones que se enseĂąan, y el distrito escolar debe estar al tanto de ese hecho.
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del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (WJUSD) el pasado 8 de Octubre. El distrito escolar espera saber a travĂŠs de los padres si planean enviar a sus hijos de regreso a la escuela en el modelo hĂbrido o permanecer en el aprendizaje a distancia. TambiĂŠn quieren saber en quĂŠ escuelas tiene niĂąos la familia para planificar con anticipaciĂłn y hacer conexiones para posibles pruebas positivas de COVID-19. TambiĂŠn tendrĂĄn conversaciones con los miembros del personal para ver quiĂŠn planea seguir enseĂąando en el modelo de aprendizaje a distancia y quiĂŠn planea regresar para enseĂąar en persona. “AĂşn queda bastante trabajo por hacer, y es nuestra responsabilidad hacerlo bien. Esto se remonta a la salud y el bienestar de los estudiantes y el personal,â€? dijo AyĂłn.
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Las agencias locales de seguridad pĂşblica lanzan el programa Vitals Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso El personal de los Departamentos de PolicĂa y Bomberos de Winters ahora estĂĄ utilizando la aplicaciĂłn Vitals como una herramienta y un recurso para comunicarse y responder mejor a las personas que no hablan y no pueden comunicarse bien con los socorristas y el personal de emergencia. Vitals sirve como un recurso inmediato en tiempo real para los socorristas y los agentes de policĂa locales. EnvĂa una alerta a sus dispositivos con informaciĂłn crĂtica sobre las necesidades y condiciones especĂficas de un individuo cuando se encuentra a una distancia especĂfica de ellos, lo que permite interacciones mĂĄs seguras y resultados positivos. El Jefe de PolicĂa de Winters, John P. Miller, dijo que el Fiscal de Distrito del Condado Yolo, Jeff Resig, ofreciĂł la aplicaciĂłn Vitals a todos los socorristas y agencias policiales del condado en Septiembre pasado. Resig dijo que el servicio harĂĄ que to-
dos estĂŠn mĂĄs seguros al mismo tiempo que crearĂĄ una mayor colaboraciĂłn entre los agentes del orden y las comunidades a las que sirven y que a menudo son incomprendidas. “Es importante encontrar formas en las que todos podamos trabajar juntos para protegernos unos a otros. Con Vitals, creo que hemos encontrado una plataforma
usar la aplicaciĂłn Vitals este otoĂąo, segĂşn un comunicado de prensa del condado. Haciendo del Condado Yolo la segunda comunidad en California, pero la primera en la naciĂłn donde un Fiscal de Distrito llevĂł el servicio de Vitals a sus primeros en responder y a la comunidad. Miller dijo que la forma en que funciona el programa es que los
“Si son propensos a un incidente desencadenante, nos dirĂĄ cĂłmo evitar una reacciĂłn desencadenante.â€? John P. Miller, El Jefe de Policia de Winters que aprovecha la tecnologĂa, que puede ayudar a crear interacciones pacĂficas con los socorristas y las comunidades a las que sirven,â€? dijo Reisig. Winters, West Sacramento y oficiales de policĂa, bomberos de Winters, oficiales de libertad condicional del Condado Yolo y los investigadores del Yolo DA comenzarĂĄn a
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City seeking senior community stakeholder representatives By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief The City of Winters is looking to fill positions on the new Fundraising Committee for Winters Senior Center Furniture and Fixtures and to fill seats on the Winters Senior Commission.
Fundraising Committee
The City is seeking applicants to serve a two-year term on the Fundraising Committee for the Winters Senior Center Furniture and Fixtures. The City Council approved the establishment of the fundraising committee at the Oct. 6 meeting. The Winters City Council recently approved the establishment of the Fundraising Committee for the Winters Senior Center Furniture and Fixtures at its Oct. 6 meeting. The goal of the committee is fundraising monies to purchase items for the upcoming Winters Senior Center that are not included in grant and CDBG program income funds. Some of the items included on the list include, but are not limited to: tables, chairs, kitchen utensils, televisions, couches, and major appliances as needed. In addition to fixtures and furniture, the committee will also be tasked to raise funds to employ a single staff member to run the center. At the October Winters Senior Commission on Aging meeting Mayor Wade Cowan told commissioners that he is looking to get representation from all of the different senior groups in town on the fundraising committee. The goal is to find seven members to serve on the committee for the two-year term, or until a successor is appointed.
Winters Senior Commission on Aging
The City is also seeking applicants to serve a term on the Winters Senior Commission on Aging. The Winters Senior Commission on Aging chair, Debra Palmer said there are currently three positions open. The Winters Senior Commission on Aging was established last summer to serve as a forum for discussing the unique needs of senior citizens in the commu-
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nity, including but not limited to transportation, housing, and healthcare. The Commission acts as an advisory board to the City Council and performs a number of functions for the benefit of seniors residing in the Winters area. The term of service on the commission is four years, or until a successor is appointed. They also have actively been working to research the latest happenings with emergency preparedness, bringing a voice to county-level committees for Winters senior citizens, and are working to update the Winters Senior Resource Guide. The Winters Senior Commission on Aging meets regularly on the second Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted, at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners have been meeting via the Zoom meeting platform to meet social distancing guidelines and for the safety of its members. For more information visit http://www.cityofwinters.org/winters-senior-commission-on-aging/.
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Applications for both opportunities are being accepted through Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. The Application for Appointment to City Board, Commission or Committee can be downloaded from the City of Winters website at http://www. cityofwinters.org/. Application links are posted on the main navigation bar under the “Government Departments” category, and on the “Senior Resources” drop down tab. Prospective applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a Winters residential address. A two-person subcommittee of the Winters City Council will review the submitted applications and select a limited number of applicants to be interviewed. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to have their interviews scheduled. Completed Applications of Interest in Appointed Positions can be emailed to tracy.jensen@cityofwinters.org. Completed applications may also be dropped off at City Hall or mailed to: City of Winters, Attn: Tracy Jensen, City Clerk, 318 First Street, Winters, CA 95694. For more information, call 530794-6702.
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Special to the Express The Winters Senior Foundation is seeking help from the community for their Santa Bags for Seniors program this year. Most of the programs sponsored by the WSF have been sidelined as a result of the coronavirus. Nonetheless, they’re still here and still engaged in supporting our community. The holidays are nearly upon us, and as in years past they plan to sponsor their annual Santa Bags for Seniors program. This program serves those less fortunate but warms the spirit in all of us. The WSF gifting program supports seniors in Winters who are of low income and who do not live with other family members. They
are looking to the community for thoughtful suggestions of the seniors in Winters who fit this criteria. If you would like to recommend a deserving recipient, send WSF an email at wintersseniorfoundation@gmail.com. Each recipient will receive a supply of household essentials such as toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and personal grooming necessities. Using their best social distancing, and masking expertise, the WSF board and local community members will shop and distribute these much-needed items. They are accepting monetary donations, which allows the WSF Santa Shoppers to purchase the balance of the needed items. The WSF is a 501c3 nonprofit; and contributions are tax deductible. Donations can be sent to: PO Box 392, Winters CA, 95694.
County offering free flu vaccination clinics, seeking volunteers Special to the Express As flu season approaches, Yolo County officials are urging residents to get vaccinated. Yolo County has been hosting free Influenza (flu) vaccination clinics throughout the county to help ‘Fight the Flu’ this fall. The next two opportunities are in Woodland at: Oct. 24: Drive thru clinic at Pioneer High School, 1400 Pioneer Ave., Woodland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27: Walk in clinic at Mutual Housing at Spring Lake, 2170 Farmers Central Rd., Woodland from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. For walk-in sites, residents can choose to reserve a flu shot by calling 530-666-8552 or come without an appointment. For drive-thru sites, residents can complete a medical screening survey ahead of time online at https://medicalscreeningsurvey. yolocounty.org/. Residents will need to print the form and bring it with them to the site. Each person in the vehicle getting the flu shot must have their own completed form. Completing the form ahead of time does not guarantee a spot or vaccine, it only makes the process faster. Residents ages 6 months and older are welcome at all sites. Additional sites will be added to the list once confirmed. For an updated list of flu clinics and to see flyers in English and Spanish, visit: www.yolocounty. org/2020flu. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe illness and can even result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk of serious flu complications. Common flu symptoms include, but are not limited to: • • • •
Fever or feeling feverish/chills. Cough and or sore throat. Running or stuffy nose. Muscle or body aches.
• Headaches. • Fatigue (feeling very tired). Some people may also experience vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in young children than in adults. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year and following these simple steps to keep you, your family and your co-workers flu-free: • Wash hands often with soap and water. • Regularly clean high-touch surfaces such as counter tops and doorknobs. • Avoid sharing cups, straws or anything that goes in the mouth. • Cover your nose and mouth when you cough and sneeze; promptly discard used facial tissues. • Stay home if you are sick. More tips to stay healthy and fight off disease include eating more whole grains, vegetables and fruit; getting enough rest and sleep; staying physically fit through exercise; and avoiding smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke. For more information about the flu season and find locations for free flu shots, visit: www.yolocounty.org/2020flu.
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The county is also looking for volunteers to help staff upcoming clinics. Residents who are 16 year or older can participate in the volunteer opportunity. Volunteers will be asked to stay and help with take-down of the site. Nearly 50 volunteers are needed to help with registration, screening, vaccinating, crowd and traffic control, and overall management of the mass vaccination clinics. It is recommended that volunteers complete the “Medical Points of Dispensing” course online at http://yolopodclasses.org/. Once the course is completed, volunteers will be given the opportunity to submit a volunteer application. Questions can be directed to the Yolo County volunteer coordinator at volunteer.coordinator@yolocounty.org.
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Yolo County youth can ride Yolobus for free through 2021 By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media Yolo County youths will continue to ride for free on Yolobus through the end of next year. The Yolo County Transportation District board of directors voted unanimously on Monday to extend the “Youth Ride Free” program to Dec. 31, 2021, offering unlimited free rides to youths ages 18 and younger throughout its service area. “Kids can ride at no cost to a large number of destinations, including stores, shopping centers, libraries, parks, places of employment, youth internship sites, schools (when they are open to students again), parks, recreational facilities, places like Old Sacramento, the State Capitol and anywhere else that Yolobus fixedroute, microtransit,
and paratransit bus service travels,” according to a Yolobus press release. Yolobus will make up the estimated $30,000 in lost fare revenue through funds received via the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. Prior to COVID-19, the Youth Ride Free program had been tremendously successful, with youth ridership jumping by 189 percent between September 2019 and March 2020, according to Janice Bryan, the transportation district’s deputy director of finance. Ridership jumped from 25,548 to 73,837 and was poised to hit 127,000 rides over 12 months, she said. Then the pandemic arrived. Now Yolobus is focused on getting those riders back.
“We want to expand our outreach to youth throughout the Yolobus service area and let them know that Yolobus is a safe and dependable way to get around,” said Executive Director Terry Bassett. “Not only will the free rides save money for the kids, it will also save parents from shuttle service duty,” he noted. Safety measures in place to protect youths and other bus riders from COVID-19 include: • Face coverings are required for both passengers and drivers. • While supplies last, there are limited quantities of extra face coverings available on the buses for passengers who do not come with their own face covering. But Yolobus strongly advises passengers to bring their own face coverings, as sup-
plies are limited. • All employees have their temperatures taken before they can begin their shift. • All buses have a sneeze barrier that separates the drivers from the passengers. • Hand sanitizing devices are now installed on the entire fleet. • Buses placed into service are sanitized daily and sometimes even more frequently. • Drivers have been instructed to wipe down “bus touch surfaces” like grab rails and stanchions at the end of each bus trip. In an effort to provide social distancing, Yolobus asks riders to honor a limit of no more than 15 passengers on low-floor buses, no more than 26 passengers on MCI highway coaches, and no more than three passengers on paratransit vehicles.
VITALS Continued from Page 5 to al individuo como al personal de respuesta. Vitals brindará más comunicación, más información individualizada y más herramientas a los funcionarios de seguridad pública de Winters que están llamados a ayudar a alguien con Alzehinser, demencia o un trastorno del espectro. El Capitán de Bomberos de Winters, Cheyne P. Baumgart, también señaló que la adición de Vitals es crucial para ayudar a una mejor comunicación para los socorristas. Dijo que la comunidad jugará un papel importante en el programa Vitals no solo registrándose, sino también exhortando la participación. “Hacer correr la
voz entre amigos, familiares y el resto de la comunidad fortalecerá ese programa. Realmente no funcionará a menos que las personas estén inscritas en él “, dijo Baumgart. Se le exhorta a los miembros de la comunidad que creen que ellos o una persona en su hogar se beneficiarían del servicio Vitals a registrarse en línea en https://thevitalsapp. com/. Miller dijo que los participantes necesitarán obtener un dispositivo de baliza (beacon) y descargar la aplicación en su teléfono inteligente. El Condado Yolo estaba ofreciendo las primeras 100 balizas gratuitas a los nuevos usuarios registrados. Más información sobre las balizas y los planes están disponibles en el sitio web de Vitals.
Tuleyome lecture focuses on turtles of California By Bill Grabert Special to the Express What do you know about turtles in California? Whatever you know, there is more to learn! How many native species are in the state? How are they doing? Where do they live? How many invasive species? Can you tell them apart? What is the likelihood that the turtle you see in Putah creek or the local irrigation canal is a native? Come join the Zoom meeting with Tuleyome and
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Oct. 2: Terri Lee Kendrick (Age 50), Charges: Trinity County Warrant, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail. Oct. 9: Mallory Anne Panacek (Age 26), Charges: Domestic Battery, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail. ~Vincent Jonathan Vaughan (Age 33), Charges: Domestic Violence, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail. Oct. 12: Karen Elizabeth Lorenzo (Age 60), Charges: Public Intoxication, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail.
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Biologist Alex Fulton on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. to learn everything you always wanted to know about local turtles. In this talk, Fulton will share general information about our neighbors, the native western pond turtle and the non-native red-eared slider, as well as findings from a study of turtle occupancy in the Sacramento Valley and Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta focusing on irrigation canals and restored wetlands This lecture will be
~10:22 p.m., 27000 block of County Road 89, Verbal Domestic Dispute. Sept. 30-Oct. 1: Unk., First block of Edwards Street, Vandalism. Oct. 3: 2:41 p.m., 30 block of E. Main Street, Verbal Domestic Dispute. Oct. 4: 7:30 p.m., First Street/Main Street, Verbal Domestic Dispute. Oct. 5: 2:08 p.m., 400 block of Main Street, Verbal Domestic Dispute. ~2:30 p.m., 900 block of Kennedy Drive, Violation of a Court Order. Oct. 6: 8:29 a.m., 300 block of Creekside Way, Residential Burglary. Oct. 7: 4:06 p.m., 100 block of East Baker Street, Grand Theft. ~8:42 p.m., 100 block of East Baker Street, Audible Alarm. Oct. 8: 8:25 a.m., 700 block of Aster Way, Threats. Oct. 10: 10:03 a.m., 100 block of Colby Lane, Civil Dispute. Oct. 13: 8:42 a.m., 700 block of Walnut Lane, Found Bicycle. ~9:15 a.m., 700 block of Walnut Lane, Theft.
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Yolo County Farm Bureau supports Measure A and urges the citizens of Winters support it as this measure is critical to agriculture. Farm Bureau has been carefully monitoring the pending development of the area north of the City of Winters, and the subsequent efforts of the citizens of the City of Winters to re store direct control of its growth to the local community. These citizens created an interest group, Keep Winters Winters, and circulated a growth control initiative measure, begin ning their efforts in early 2020, just as the Pandemic placed extremely difficult burdens on this type of grass roots community effort. We celebrate, with the members of this group, their success in qualifying their initiative for the November ballot. We also commend members of the Winters City Council for their positive reaction to the citizens’ efforts: Mayor Wade Cowan and Council member Pierre Neu, who worked with representatives of Keep Winters Winters, and assisted in putting Measure A on the No vember ballot. Measure A will put an Urban Growth Boundary at the existing City Limits. Measure A recognizes the City may have legitimate need to grow but also puts the direc tion, extent and manner of that growth in the hands of the citizens by use of a Specific Plan Area. With narrow exceptions, no urban growth can take place in that area without the formulation of a citizen driven specific plan and its approval by a majority of the Voters in the City at a subsequent election. Farm Bureau is committed to the protection of prime farm land for the benefit of those who farm it, those who consume the food and fiber raised thereon, and the protection of the agricultural infrastructure that is absolutely necessary for the continued existence of viable agriculture in the relevant area. We were forced to consider the repurposing of over 800 acres of prime farm ground that would have resulted in the doubling of the urban area of Winters: bringing with it a loss of critical agricultural infrastructure and also loss of the existing commitment to preservation of an agriculturally based community: all of this not done at the behest of local residents but as a result of pressure from out of area developers. As our President, Joe Martinez, stated earlier: “Residents in an agriculturally oriented community [Winters], know what an exceptional living experience they have”. We once again urge the citizens of Winters to visit the group’s website, https://keepwinter swinters.com. Donate if you are able, participate in the campaign efforts and vote Yes on Measure A” November 3rd to keep citizen control of your City’s future. PAID FOR BY KEEP WINTERS WINTERS
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SENIORS Continued from Page 1 building. Details on how to apply for both the fundraising committee or available positions on the Senior Commission can be found on Page 6 of this newspaper. To address concerns of how items would be purchased, Interim City Manager Shelly A. Gunby told senior commissioners a separate fund for the senior center fundraising committee would be set up. Once decisions are finalized, the fundraising committee would let the city know what needs to be purchased and the City would purchase them. Gunby and Cowan also confirmed the type of items the fundraising committee would need to fund including interior furnishings like fixtures, chairs and tables. But, would also include
FORUM Continued from Page 1 boards are the governing body of a school district and represent the public interest. She said Trustees should serve the diverse values and needs of their community and it was important for the community to attend the forum and hear the candidates visions for the school district, as well as their stances on current events. “The Winters Area Education Association is excited there are multiple candidates running for each available seat. We have not seen so much interest in our school system in a very long time,” May said. “This interest validates our profession and tells us people want to be a part of making important decisions for
miscellaneous items that weren’t already included in the building plans, as well as some of the kitchen equipment. Gunby reported the City has been in discussions with Valley Clean Energy regarding solar panels and to help work with another agency to get funding for the panels. The goal is to get a solar panel system with battery storage installed so if the power is shut off the center will be able to run off the back up battery. Chair Debra Palmer took time to acknowledge Commissioner Wally Pearce who had been recognized as a 2020 Yolo Super Senior by the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance. With Veteran’s Day falling on Wednesday, Nov. 11 this year, the senior commissioners opted to change the date of their next meeting to Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
our community.” Winters teacher Andrea Hurst moderated the forum asking candidates to each provide an answer to the five questions presented to them. All five candidates noted the safety of students, staff and families was their top priority both in the ever changing guidelines of COVID-19 and in regards to violence against schools, and student and staff emotional and mental wellbeing.
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Responses to the question if candidates believe this district has made adequate provisions for the education of English language learners, minority students and students with special needs: Anderson said the board as a group has
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worked with the ESL parents and families to keep their students in Winters schools. He said they continue to reach out to them and make decisions to address their needs. Trott said she has heard good things and some constructive ideas about the ESL program, and on special education she noted she has observed aides working in her children’s classes. She thinks it would be worth it for the district to self-reflect on both programs to ensure they are best meeting the needs of enrolled students. Trott also said she noticed a definite division and wondered how the school district could be more inclusive and improve upon efforts both in the school and city communities. Chávez said while the district has made some improvements, she thinks they are missing the mark for English learners. She would like to see Winters up their English learner proficiency. She said the same of the district’s special education program. She wants to see Winters students enrolled in the program hitting their highest potential, and the district to establish some standard requirements for students to meet. Michael said from what he has observed staff does the best that they can with what they have available to them. He said to really impact these groups it’s going to take the efforts of a village to build relationships
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also to no more than 16 individuals from those households. “The purpose of this is really to try to get a handle on the local parties and the gatherings,” said May. “It’s a sacrifice that the community needs to make in order to allow us to continue to support businesses and also to allow our students to be in school at some point.” County supervisors praised the plan. “It was the private gatherings that led to a lot of our increase last time we had a significant uptick in cases,” said Supervisor Jim Provenza, “so I think that the focus there makes a lot of sense. And also having a number — everybody can count to 16 — is a lot easier than trying to determine who is in what household.” “It isn’t just an academic exercise or a punitive one,” said Supervisor Gary San-
to find funding and to dedicate time to finding solutions from a strategic standpoint. Michael believes Winters can do better for these students, but it will take the partnership of the school district and community volunteers working together. Muldong said there are a lot of moving parts that not everyone understands when it comes to creating and sustaining these types of programs. He said challenges have included budgetary and staff constraints while addressing program needs. He said they may not see results delivered within a year or two, and it could take a generation of efforts to see an impact of current efforts. According to Muldong, Winters is doing well but can always do better. He also noted he believes students who are high achievers are being underserved and need more challenge. Zaragoza said he believes students should be offered more opportunities. He said all students, and especially those who are underserved, should be introduced to programs that help set them up for success with the right support and guidance. Zaragoza also noted that resources for special needs students are being thrown in the wrong direction. He said the funding the district is spending to transport special education students to Woodland and Sacramento should be spent on programs and resources to keep them here in Winters schools.
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also asked what their three top priorities are for the school district. Anderson said his priorities are providing a safe environment for all students and teachers; motivating graduates to achieve greater things; and to be the envy of all school districts and a coveted destination for all students. Trott said safety is at the top of her priorities. Followed by ensuring everyone feels they are being listened to and the entire school community (of different learning styles, lifestyles) feels they have been heard. She also wants to continue to encourage all school sites to create learning environments to make students well rounded and feel happy. This includes offering all students science, music and a social/emotional curriculum. Chávez noted her priorities were to create a safe environment for all staff, children and teachers. She also wants to make sure all students are successful where they’re at, and are still being challenged to the next goal. She also wants to see more diverse student access, and would like to see the district more often reach out to parents with students in the ELS and special education programs and partner with them to see what is being missed. Michael wants to see strong leadership and planning to ensure all students and staff feel safe in the school environments. He wants to see all students reach their full potential with an increase in attendance, grade level proficiency and
Two pieces of good news that came out of Tuesday’s state update: the county’s test positivity rate and healthy equity metric (which measures the test positivity rate in the county’s most disadvantaged zip codes) both continued to meet the metrics required for the orange tier. However, both those metrics as well as the daily new case rate must meet the requirements if Yolo County is going to move to the less restrictive tier. Moving to the orange tier would allow businesses that were able to reopen after entering the red tier three weeks ago to welcome more customers inside. Restaurants could increase indoor dining capacity from 25 percent to 50 percent, while gyms and fitness centers could increase capacity from 10 percent to 25 percent.
increased grades. Michael would also like to see a strong and solid baseline developed for staff retention and recruitment. He wants teachers to feel supported and appreciated, and want to stay within the district. Muldong noted that safety is a given. Beyond that he said student proficiency is important and strides should continue to be taken to make sure every student is at grade level or beyond. He also wants to address what Winters students are doing after high school and not focus just on college, but also include focus on vocational and trade schools. He wants Winters graduates to be able to earn an honest pay for an honest day’s work and to be able to live within their means. Zaragoza said he wants to look more into why some Winters students are being enrolled in schools outside of the district. He wants to learn more from the parents who are making those decisions and find out their “why” behind it because he’d like to see those students at Winters schools. He also would like to see more college prep programs and information provided to students, especially when they get to the high school. He also noted that a variety of after high school programs should be presented to students. He said while college is great, there are other programs and careers out there (like data analysis, radiation therapist and air traffic control) that students should know about, and that should be implemented into our schools.
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Patio 29 switching it up with food options, new cocktail kits By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Local businesses have been having to think out-of-the-box and find new ways to offer patrons goods and services. With more wiggle room in Yolo County guidelines, the Patio 29 Distillery is able to get back to the business of offering spirit tastings. Less than a year after opening in Winters, the Patio 29 owners were forced to switch gears in March when coronavirus shelter in place guidelines, and the shutdown of drinking establishments came down from the California governor. In April 2020, Patio 29 began crafting a recipe for the hand sanitizer from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Over the summer they began making togo Cocktail Kits available for pick up or local delivery alongside their spirits. “While everything was closed, we wanted to find a way for people to enjoy the craft cocktail experience in the comfort of their own home, and from that came cocktail kits,” said Boone. Each cocktail kit comes with a bottle of spirit, pre-made
mixes, garnishes and recipe instructions. The most recent cocktail kit is based on their fan favorite Bee’s Knees cocktail crafted with lavender infused honey from local PURE honey from up the road. “The Bee’s Knees is a simple prohibition-era cocktail that is made from gin, honey and lemon juice. Our Gin is made with 8 different botanicals, one of them being locally grown lavender,” said Boone.
29 co-owner and Tasting Room Manager. With limitations of operating at 25 percent capacity they had to remove tables in their tasting room to maintain social distancing requirements, install plexiglass shields, as well as furnish their patio space with tables and umbrellas. They also made the switch to disposable cups and utensils, including sanitation tasks between customers, and serving food to meet the requirement to re-open. “We’re just thrilled to be back pouring tastings, making drinks, and sharing our passion of spirits with this community,” said Boone. Patio 29 is currently offering indoor and outdoor seating available on Fridays and Saturdays. However, seating is limited due to COVID guidelines, and is first come first served. Patrons are required to wear masks when not seated at a table, asked to practice safe social distancing, and must be 21 year or older. Their patio is dog friendly. Boone said fans can look forward to their upcoming Bourbon and Rye spirits on track to release by the end of the year.
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“We’re just thrilled to be back pouring tastings, making drinks, and sharing our passion of spirits with this community.” Eric Boone, co-owner “We paired that with PURE’s lavender infused honey, and it really was a match made in heaven.” Now that Yolo County is in the Red Tier, with Orange Tier numbers in site, they were able to open up their tasting room again, with some new features. “We’ve had to make quite a few changes to our tasting room to meet the current COVID guidelines,” said Eric Boone, Patio
Planning for 2020 Winters Community Thanksgiving Dinner underway By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Event planning for this year’s free Winters Community Thanksgiving Dinner has begun. With social distancing guidelines to consider, event organizer Marie Rojo-Heilman has adjusted the format of how dinners will be distributed and she is looking for community help. Rojo-Heilman originally started the Winters Community Dinner 501c3 nonprofit 21 years ago and has successfully fed a hot Thanksgiving Day meal to meet the needs of the elderly and disabled who are unable to leave their homes or do not have family to eat with, and for families in crisis who need a little extra support and care. Normally a feast of traditional Thanksgiving goods and a fleet of volunteers gather at the Winters Community Center to serve residents. This year, however, meals
will be delivered to the homes of meal recipients. Rojo-Heilman told the Express this year she will need extra drivers to help deliver meals. Earlier this week Rojo-Heilman launched a Facebook fundraiser for the Winters Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Donations can be made online on the Facebook fundraiser. As of Tuesday afternoon the fundraiser had raised $470 of the $2,000 goal. Monetary donations can also be made directly to the account setup at First Northern Bank under “ Winters Community Dinner” at any time. All donations are tax deductible. Rojo-Heilman said she will share more details about the event needs as she gets more planning underway. Those who wish to donate finances, food or to volunteer service can call Rojo-Heilman at 530-219-9467.
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Award for best mystery, for her seventh book, A Darkness Black. In addition to being a writer, she has a background in the field of international conflict resolution, has co-founded a non-profit, and currently works in corporate America. If you are interested in joining the Annual Gathering Zoom meeting, send an email to Rebecca Fridae at fridaefamily@wavecanle.com to be included on the invitation. WFoL is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that supports our local library through purchasing books and materials and sponsoring many programs. Learn more about the group on the website https://wfol. org/. For updates follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/WintersFriendsoftheLibrary/ or on Instagram at https:// www.instagram.com/ winters_wfol/.
WTC production of Robin Hood The Musical opens virtually Oct. 24 By Linda Glick Special to the Express In 1977 The Bad Actors of the Davis Old Palms Playhouse performed a version of Robin Hood. It opened to rave reviews and later came to be their signature show. Now, in 2020, with the Bad Actors as inspiration, Winters Theatre Company has written it’s own original Robin Hood story. It too is a musical blending some of the songs from the Bad Actors Production with new musical
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How can anyone be undecided in 2020? Vote early, and often, is the way to go this year. By now everyone should have received their mail in ballot. A hundred, or so, people in Winters received the wrong ballot for school board but should have a corrected ballot by now. Disclaimer: If you vote more than once it is a felony. I have never voted by mail before, but this could be the start of a trend. I’ve enjoyed going to my polling place and filling out a ballot, but voting from home was pretty easy. Once you vote by mail you may agree with me, and 70 percent of voters in the last election, that mail is the way to go. I’m sure there will be people that want to vote in person to make sure their ballot is counted and there should be a physical polling place for them to drop off their ballot. With the millions of letters that the post office handles daily I’m not worried about my ballot getting to Woodland on time, especially when I mailed it this week. Nov. 3 is a long way off if you consider how fast a letter gets across the country not just the county. The polls, and yes, I believe in polls, say that from three to 11 percent of voters are undecided for whom they will vote for in the presidential election. Maybe those people shouldn’t be voting at all. There are times when there
isn’t much difference between the candidates, but with President Trump and exVice President Biden, they don’t have much in common, besides both being too old to run. Even if you can’t see the differences between the candidates you must have made up your mind by now who is the lesser of two evils. Maybe you’re the type that asks the server to come back around to you because you can’t decide what to order at a nice restaurant. Remember, this is after you have been sitting around for 10 minutes waiting for someone to take your drink order. No one should be on the fence in 2020. We will remember this year, like the year Kennedy was shot, the end of the Viet Nam war or the birth of our children. Even if we aren’t allowed to celebrate on New Year’s Eve, lots of people will be glad that this year is over. Once you open your ballot, you will find state propositions, local ballot measures to vote on, along with other political offices, too. You might know local candidates Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (California Assembly) or Mike
Martin (Solano Community College Board of Trustees) and want to support someone that you can actually talk to, or not. There is a local school bond on the ballot, and you can see the results of past bonds every time you drive by the high school. Only time will tell when we will be back to something resembling normal, but until then, life goes on. A few of us were sitting on Main Street talking about how our merchants are struggling to stay open. Someone asked, “What we can do to support them?” My answer is to keep buying local, even if that means you have to go out in public with a mask on or order take out. The federal government sent out $1,200 checks to everyone months ago but congress can’t decide on what to do now to keep the economy going. The conservative in me worries about the federal deficit, but helping people that are hurting isn’t a waste of money. No one seems to care about the federal deficit and maybe we can continue to pass on the problem to our grandchildren. Like I said, there used to be a differ-
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Letters Please vote: Our kids’ future needs campaign for or against an initiative, it would be great to have trustees with vision For years I volunteered in our schools until finding problems WJUSD leaders refused to fix. I was surprised. I had the California Department of Education review and they forced the district to improve things for my kid, but I couldn’t legally ask the same help for all the other kids. The recent WAEA school board candidate forum gave Trustees Muldong and Anderson a chance to share their vision for improving areas of concern at WJUSD. Instead, they demonstrated a lack of concern - as they had when I brought up issues serious enough to merit state intervention. Trustee Muldong suggested we may need to wait “a generation” to enact any improvement at WJUSD even though things are “not the best” currently. In contrast, members of the community have a vision for improving WJUSD. Kristen Trott wishes to improve the disconnect parents feel at not being heard by the Trustees. This is needed. She has expertise that could assist WJUSD in safely returning to school amid COVID-19. Joedy Michael envisions a task force to improve relationships with the community, promote special education and foster volunteering at the district. I might volunteer again under such a leader and so would others. Everardo Zaragoza identified specific programs to improve college preparation and shared a vision for prioritizing special education. Families are leaving our schools over these same two critical concerns. These are important enough reasons to vote for new Trustees. Please vote for the future of our kids. BRAD WILLIAMS
Unbiased coverage of Measure A
Is it possible for WE (Winters Express) to write a balanced article regarding Measure A? I think it would be very helpful to our community to be informed of the impacts of this proposed initiative. We’ve already heard the opinions from WE columnists and KWW proponents. It would be good to have other perspectives. And since the city is prohibited from using any city resources to
WE interview city representatives, council members, as well as various business owners to get their take on Measure A. And also to get information on the cost implications. I’ve heard it could cost the city $1-$2 million. I also heard legal fees related to the initiative have already exceeded $100,000. Can WE check on this? Can WE provide balanced info on the impacts other cities have experienced that have adopted initiatives like Measure A? MONA BIASI
In support of Measure A
As citizens of Winters, we have a great opportunity to decide the future of our community. Measure A, unanimously placed on the ballot by the City Council, would give citizens a chance to decide how, when, and where we grow as a town. This is rare. In most towns, its developers motivated by profit that drive growth. With Measure A we can do better – and decide our own path forward! If approved, Measure A will do two things: First, it will establish an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) at the current city limit line. Growth beyond this line would require approval by the citizens, as well as the City Council. Second, it will establish a process by which the city and the community can revisit the General Plan through a Specific Plan process, working together to layout and design how Winters can infill the area beyond that boundary line and, if desired, expand the UGB to the northern edge of the Sphere of Influence. The community-based planning process will allow us, the community, to decide what type of housing gets planned and built. It allows us to plan the city for the 21st century, where a multitude of challenges are faced including a housing shortage, threats from fires, water management issues and a changing climate. The suburban expansion model as practiced for the past 100 years no longer fits those needs or challenges. Measure A is an opportunity to invent our future together. ALBERT VALLECILLO DENISE COTTRELL
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Becoming acquainted with the many opportunities to serve in Winters brings to mind a few experiences when people have spontaneously offered to help. Last year I experienced a front tire blow out in the area of Yolo Housing. A couple of
motorcyclists stopped and offered to put on my spare. I thanked them and explained that AAA was on the way. Another fellow stopped who was just as willing to interrupt his day to help out. Quite a few years ago while visiting our son Dan and family in Oregon we lost my wife’s
purse. We received a phone call at my sons’ house that a father and his young son, who were on the way to a fishing trip, had found the purse and contents scattered on a road. Apparently the purse had fallen from the back bumper of our vehicle. Based upon information in an address book in the purse they tracked us down. Finding us and reuniting us with the purse took most of a day. There is a lot of goodness in people. I would think that the son of the fisherman turned out OK. Once in a while we may see the other side of the coin. Years ago
I used to sell nursery plants for a large wholesale nursery company. Every other week I would stay overnight in a motel near Fresno. One evening in the dead of night I awoke to see a man standing near the foot of my bed with a small pen light going through my possessions. I was jolted to my feet atop the bed by a raging shot of adrenaline and I was hollering in full voice. On the way up I had instinctively grabbed two pillows. The first one hit him on the way out the door. The second one flew well out into the parking lot. Improperly dressed
and still hollering I charged out the door in full pursuit. About the time I saw the guy disappear around the corner I came to my senses and realized that running him down may not be in my best interest. I caught my breath and called the Fresno County Sheriff office. Some months later the Sheriff sent a letter stating that they had caught the thief but could not locate any of the stolen goods. That was the entire letter. There was no explanation for how they tied him to my case. I suppose the guy was still laughing when he told the sheriff about the
time he was assaulted with a pillow. In spite of thievery I still find a redeeming quality in the man in that he left the wallet on the dresser after removing the money. Well, I was out about $50 and a portable radio that I had won in a company sales contest, but I was left with a good story to tell.
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There are three things I love the most: My food dish, the person who fills the food dish and my nap pillow. I would never consider risking my pillow on a burglar for fear he would take it with him.
A compromising position Compromise can be difficult to reach, but oftentimes it’s the best solution. It is defined as an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions. History is filled with important compromises, not the least of which took place in 1787. The so-called Great Compromise set up the dual system of Congressional representation we have today. It mandated that the number of House Members be proportional to a state’s population, while fixing the number of Senators at two per state. This compromise between the big and
VOTE Continued from Page 3 ence between political parties, now it is just a difference in personalities and social status. The Democrats used to be for the working people, but I’m not sure that is true anymore. They can’t seem to protect U.S. jobs, vote for “fair trade” and want to over regulate everything. Republicans stood for family values, fiscal responsibility and backed business, but their leader has no morals,
HOMES Continued from Page 2 second consecutive month, as it reached $712,430 in September, edging up 0.8 percent from August’s $706,900 and jumping 17.6 percent from $605,680 in September 2019. The yearly price increase was the highest recorded since February 2014 and higher than the six-month average of 5.3 percent observed between March 2020 to August 2020. “With the statewide home price hitting new highs for the past four months, it’s sounding like a broken record as California home sales and prices continue to outperform expectations,” said CAR Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Leslie Appleton-Young. “However, with the shortest time on market in recent memory, an alarmingly low supply of homes for sale, and the fast-
small states in the writing of our Constitution wasn’t easy to reach, (and it passed by just one vote), but it helped forge a great nation. Though it pales in comparison to the work of our founding fathers, a great compromise was reached over the summer here in Winters. It is the ballot measure known as Measure A, to be voted upon Nov. 3. It’s not the same Keep Winters Winters Initiative, nor was it part of the future as envisioned by the City Council. Rather, like my half electric, half gas Toyota Highlander, it’s a hybrid. And it would not have been created can’t tell the truth, but does support big business, as long as it isn’t large tech companies that fact check his rants. And, Republicans support tariffs and are against free trade. What happened? As long as it took you to read this rambling column you could have voted. If you don’t know who to vote for, remember, you don’t have to vote, which is fine by me. It makes my vote count a little more. Only two more weeks. est price growth in six and a half years, the market’s short-term gain can also be its weakness in the longer term as the imbalance of supply and demand could lead to more housing shortages and deeper affordability issues.” Reflecting the rise in home prices, consumers continue to say it is a good time to sell, according to CAR’s monthly Consumer Housing Sentiment Index. Conducted in early October, the poll found that 56 percent of consumers said it is a good time to sell, down from 58 percent a month ago, but up from 52 percent a year ago. Meanwhile, low interest rates continue to fuel the optimism for homebuying; 28 percent of the consumers who responded to the poll believed that now is a good time to buy a home, up from last year, when 22 percent said it was a good time to buy a home.
had both sides not made concessions. The supporters of the original measure had one thing in mind--giving voters the final say in any development outside City Limits, including land in the so-called Sphere of Influence. The City had maintained that the Sphere was integral to its plans for the future. And to be fair, plenty of ordinary citizens also felt that the Sphere should in fact be subject to development, as indicated in our current General Plan. With the Council painfully silent on the matter, believing the
Brown Act forbade them from talking, KWW gathered more than enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, a remarkable feat during the early days of the lockdown. When the City Attorney advised the Council that it could not place the matter before voters until 2022, citizens who signed the petitions, and paid for the campaign, were furious. Two hundred people attended the now legendary firehouse meeting. The Council was confronted, listened, then argued its position, and things got a little tense.
But in the end, Mayor Wade Cowan made the move which broke the stalemate. KWW agreed to meet with the Mayor and Councilman Neu seeking a compromise, in exchange for allowing voters to vote this year. After three meetings the settlement was reached, a more comprehensive, jointly sponsored Initiative, which was approved unanimously for the ballot by the entire Council. It will cost the voters nothing, except that some of them are in for a few years of hard work. That’s because, if passed, a panel of community members will team up with two Council Members and two members of the Planning Commission to devise a Specific Plan for the entire North Area.
Recall that barely two years ago the former City Manager suggested to the current landowner (a Fresno developer) that he should submit a Specific Plan for the area, a little like asking the wolf to design the chicken coop. Measure A makes the community largely responsible for the size and scope of future subdivisions, a daunting task. And once complete, nothing happens unless a majority of voters approve the Plan at a future election. And then, much to the relief of KWW’s critics, the City Limit line will be moved to include the Sphere of Influence. Compromise is an important part of everyday life. It’s a difficult art to master, but most of the time, it’s well worth the sacrifice.
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A clear choice for school board For the first time in 10 years, we have a contested race for every School Board Trustee seat on the ballot. Three seats are up for election. Area 1 has Ralph F. Anderson and challenger Kristin Trott. Area 3 has recently appointed incumbent Stephanie Chávez and challenger Joedy Michael vying for the remaining two years of the term. And Area 5 has incumbent Rudolph Muldong and challenger Everardo Zaragoza competing (Lisa Dennis was also in the race and remains on the ballot but she has since been hired as WJUSD staff and is no longer eligible to run). If this is as far as you feel like reading here are my picks for each race: Area 1 – Toss up, Area 3 – Joedy Michael, Area 5 – Rudolph Muldong. The candidate forum on Oct. 12 revealed a lot about the candidates. Area 1 Ralph Anderson and Kristin Trott both failed to impress me in knowledge and preparation for the forum. Neither seemed particularly well rehearsed or displayed any depth of knowledge that stood out for me. I assume Mr. Anderson has a fair bit of knowledge about the district
since he is the incumbent, but I didn’t see it that night. Area 3 for all intents and purposes has no incumbent. Stephanie Chávez occupies the seat but was appointed to that seat in March of this year due to a mid-term vacancy. She did not give off the impression that she was the knowledgeable incumbent during the forum, which would have given her an edge but she only has six meetings under her belt. Joedy Michael seemed very practical and common sense in his responses. Based on the candidate forum, if I lived in Area 3, Joedy Michael would be my pick. Area 5 is the most important race of the three because losing incumbent Rudolph Muldong would be a terrible blow to the district. He is the only current trustee and only candidate running that has ever set foot in a classroom as an educator, a trustee perspective our students cannot afford to lose. I only know Everardo Zaragoza from his candidate statement and listening to him in the forum. While he seems passionate and intelligent, I do not believe he is a good fit for
the School Board yet. He has a background I like, but his recent experience with the district seems limited to the lower grades as evidenced by the ages of his children and him mentioning the need for a technology program that already exists in the district. I am also concerned that he supports distance learning for the high school and below. The results of the student climate survey on distance learning detailed in the recent board meeting do not support that. The survey shows that 65-70 percent of the high school students are anxious, depressed, unable to manage their stress, struggling to keep up, and do not feel rested. I know from my time in the Army that all of those combined can be risk factors for suicide. Distance learning can be a valuable tool for mature college students, but I think it is inappropriate for young students. Rudolph Muldong on the other hand is the current President of the school board. He has been on the board for eight years. His sons both grew up in Winters and graduated from Winters High School, and his
wife has worked in the district 15 years. During the candidate forum he displayed understanding of the big picture regarding changes to policies and teaching techniques. He stated that often changes take years to show results and frequent changes do not help students or teachers. While researching Measure W and asking about current outstanding school bonds, I learned Rudolph recently signed the paperwork to refinance existing district bonds for a net savings of $1M to taxpayers. From what I have seen, he is always looking for ways to cut costs without cutting services and support to teachers and students. I know the board has typically met their target of maintaining a 5 percent operating reserve, exceeding the required 3 percent. Having a wife who teaches at the High School, I have overheard teachers on more than one occasion saying Rudolph is the only board member who regularly visits the campus to check in. He is well liked and respected throughout the district. In my mind there is only one candidate for Area 5, and I wholeheartedly endorse Rudolph Muldong for School Board Trustee.
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Tis the season of neck injuries By Aaron Geerts Staff Writer While the changing of the seasons means colder weather, colorful leaves and pumpkin-spice lattes, it also means a rise in car accidents and neck injuries. Rest assured, Dr. James Stirton of Winters Chiropractic is back to discuss everything from whiplash to remedies. When the rain falls it causes the roads to get slick with oil and debris. The roads also give zero regard to people who give zero regard in the dramatic change in driving conditions, resulting in a spike in car accidents. These fender-benders, spin-outs and collisions are the primary cause of neck injuries – among a litany of other injuries.
“A lot of patients are more hurt than they think they are,” Stirton said about the importance of seeking immediate help. “If your car can’t leave the scene by itself, then you shouldn’t either. Go to an ER and get checked out so you can rule out internal bleeding and see if you have a concussion.” Stirton also mentioned how important it is to seek medical attention immediately after a car accident regardless of the impact intensity. This is emphasized by the fact that one can get a concussion without a blow to the head. “Your brain has weight and its suspended in a fluid sac called the meninges. It’s cerebral spinal fluid to protect the brain, but when your head is flung and abruptly stops, the momentum of the brain continues and travels into the skull,” Stirton said breaking down how a concussion occurs without impact. “Your organs hold weight as well. When they get flung they’ll pull from the inside and tear tissues and blood supplies which is where internal bleeding happens.” Additionally, whiplash effects more than just the neck. According to Stirton, the forces of whiplash cause
compressions that affect the entire spine and cause significant injuries to other parts of the body as well. When it comes down to it, seeking immediate medical attention after an accident is the best remedy. ‘Toughingit-out,’ however, could prove to be a fatal mistake. “It’s always good to have a multidisciplinary approach to check for fractures and dislocations. ER’s and urgent care centers are more apt to be looking for those,” Stirton said recommending seeing those institutions first. “Even NASCAR drivers get checked out and they have helmets and are prepared for accidents. Injuries happening at these levels of forces can really hurt
you and I see people waiting a month before they go in and get checked out.” After one seeks immediate attention and major injuries are ruled out, getting physical therapy and joint manipulation helps the healing process. Stirton emphasized that one should start physical therapy within the first few weeks after an accident. Reason being, one needs to pull and stimulate a flexible repair of the tissues. Opting for stagnation will heal in a stiff and dysfunctional way. “There’s also nutritional value in making sure your body stays hydrated. Have a little bit of protein, Omega-3’s, flax seeds and vitamin C,” Stirton said discussing nutrition and supplements. “You really can’t heal without adequate nutrition, which is why I also prescribe a joint supplement, AnthroAid. It has Amino Glycans which are some of the nuts and bolts of the ligaments and collective tissues of the body.” For more information on these injuries and steps to take to alleviate them, one can contact 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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A rundown of lung cancer screening By Metro Special to the Express Lung cancer is a formidable and often deadly disease. According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths across the globe, annually claiming the lives of more than 1.75 million people. Certain lifestyle choices can greatly reduce a person’s risk for lung cancer. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer, linked to about 80 to 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in the United States. People who choose not to smoke cigarettes or smokers who decide to quit can greatly reduce their risk for lung cancer. Lung cancer screening is another choice people can make to reduce their risk of dying from lung cancer. Understanding screening, including what it involves, who should be screened and what its risks are, can help anyone concerned about lung cancer make the most
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What is lung cancer screening?
The Foundation for Lung Cancer notes that lung cancer screening involves testing with a lowdose computed tomography, which is sometimes referred to as low-dose CT or LDCT. This test is the only lung cancer screening test recommended by the CDC. During the test, patients lie on a table and an X-ray machine uses a low dose of radiation to make detailed images of the lungs. The screening takes just a few minutes and is not invasive or painful.
Who should be screened?
According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, people who meet certain criteria should be screened with LDCT every year. Those criteria include: • People between the ages of 55 and 80 • People who are curnt smokers or have quit within the past 15 years • People who have a history of heavy smoking The Foundation for
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
F20200772 09/16/2020 Kquam, Deputy
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - GIBSON Physical Address: 312 Gibson Road Davis, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - NORTH DAVIS Physical Address: 607 E. 14th Street Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
F20200828 10/05/2020 lramirez, Deputy
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: J K LADHA CONSULTING Physical Address: 1776 Harvest Street Davis CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Jagdish Kumar Ladha 1776 Harvest Street Davis CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 04/16/2020 s/Jagdish Ladha 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, lramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2020
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - WOODLAND PRAIRIE Physical Address: 1444 Stetson Street Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2020
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
F20200764 09/16/2020 Kquam, Deputy
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS KOREMATSU Physical Address: 3100 Loyola Drive Davis, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: SUNNY CREEK SOLAR MAINTENANCE Physical Address: 16789 Gable Dr. Esparto CA 95627 Mailing Address: 16789 Gable Dr. Esparto CA 95627 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Oscar Torres 16789 Gable Dr. Esparto CA 95627 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 10/05/2020 s/Oscar Torres 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, lsmith, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2020
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - ROBERT E WILLETT Physical Address: 1207 Sycamore Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - CESAR CHAVEZ Physical Address: 1221 Anderson Road Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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WINTERS LEGALS Winters Middle School science educators began piloting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum in 2017. Teachers and administration selected three state-approved NGSS curricula to pilot. The three curricula were implemented over the course of three years; Amplify - 2017-18; Impact - 2018-19; Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) - 201920. After implementing the pilot units the science department utilized the EQuIP rubric for Science to compare the three curricula. The WMS Science department and school administration have made a recommendation to adopt TCI Bring Science Alive for the middle grades. These materials are on display at the Winters Joint Unified School District office (909 West Grant Avenue) for public review through October 22nd. Published: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
F20200774 09/16/2020 dho, Deputy
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Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: SAVORY CAFE Physical Address: 722 A Main Street Woodland CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Juan Cesar Barajas 2800 Bass Lake Road Rescue CA 95672 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 06/01/2020 s/Juan Barajas 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 October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2020
Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - MADISON MIGRANT Physical Address: Highway #16, Box 87 Madison, CA 95653 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200765 09/16/2020 Kquam, Deputy
Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - PIONEER Physical Address: 5131 Hamel Street Davis, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - BIRCH LANE Physical Address: 1700 Birch Lane Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - MONTGOMERY Physical Address: 1441 Danbury Street Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200773 09/16/2020 Kquam, Deputy
Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - RAMON TAFOYA Physical Address: 720 Homestead Way Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CATALYST KIDS - PATWIN Physical Address: 2222 Shasta Drive Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Catalyst Family Inc. 350 Woodview Avenue, Suite 100 Morgan Hill CA 95037 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/06/20 s/Susan Dumars Official Title: President Corporation Name: Catalyst Family 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200743 09/10/2020 dho, Deputy
Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: DE MARGAUX Physical Address: 1880 Cowell Blvd, Apt 180 Davis CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Margaux K Ocampo 1880 Cowell Blvd, Apt 180 Davis CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/Margaux K Ocampo 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 September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200739 09/09/2020 dho, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: GAIL'S BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Physical Address: 18485 COUNTY ROAD 96B WOODLAND CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): GAIL A MOSS 18485 COUNTY ROAD 96B WOODLAND CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 09/08/2020 s/GAIL A MOSS 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder
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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CUISINE TECHNOLOGY, THREE BIG BITES, ESCAPE VISA, ON HER TABLE, PERFECT PICTURE LIVING, HOME COOK CENTRAL Physical Address: 903 Mermod Place Winters CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Perched Hawk Media LLC 903 Mermod Place Winters CA 95694 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: N/A s/Gretchen Holm Official Title: CEO Corporation Name: Perched Hawk Media LLC 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 September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2020
Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: The Flavor Profile Physical Address: 806 Greenwood Ave. West Sacramento, CA 95605 Yolo County Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): N-V Enterprises LLC 806 Greenwood Ave. West Sacramento, CA 95605 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: N/A s/Nicole Jacobs Official Title: CEO Corporation Name: N-V Enterprises LLC 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
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Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: As Built Floor Plan Service Physical Address: 2544 Duet Dr. West Sacramento CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): James L. Minewiser 2544 Duet Dr. West Sacramento CA 95691 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 08/17/2020 s/JAMES L. MINEWISER 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
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200770 09/16/2020 lramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: OLIVAREZ HOUSE CLEANING Physical Address: 251 W LINCOLN AVE APT 14 WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ARMIDA OLIVAREZ 51 W LINCOLN AVE APT 14 WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 09/16/2020 s/ARMIDA OLIVAREZ 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, lramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo
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