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18K ballots waiting to be counted By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief The Yolo County Elections office announced last Friday another 10,000 ballots had been counted, with 18,448 ballots remaining to be tallied. Local races in Winters remain unchanged, although some Trustee seats are close. Yolo County Elections will provide the next unofficial election results on Friday, Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. The deadline to certify the election and provide official election results is Dec. 3. Yolo County Elections provided the following updates for Winters School Board close contests. For Trustee Area 3, Incumbant Stephanie Chávez and challenger Joedy Michael, there are 748 total processed ballots, 539 counted ballots and 209 remaining total ballots.

Chávez led with 215 votes (50.12 percent) over Michael who had 214 votes (49.88 percent). For Trustee Area 5, Incumbant Rudolph Muldong and challengers Everardo Zaragoza and Lisa Dennis, there are 981 total processed ballots, 904 counted ballots and 77 remaining total ballots. Zaragoza is in the lead with 300 (38.17 percent), Dennis had 251 (31.93 percent) and Muldong had 235 (29.90 percent). Dennis was hired by the Winters Joint Unified School District on Oct. 8. However, it was not before the 5 p.m. deadline on the 88th day prior to the General Elections (Aug. 7) required by the Election Code and she was unable to officially withdraw her declaration of candidacy. In the event Den-

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Joe Trotter and Doneice Woody of Winters announce the birth of their son, Ransom Bear Trotter. Ransom arrived at 4:40 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2020 at Sutter Davis Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21.5 inches at birth. Maternal grandparents are Robin and Henry Harlan of Winters, and maternal great-grandparents are Bernell and Sandy Harlan of Woodland. Paternal grandparents are Lee Trotter and Wanda Foster, and paternal great-grandmothers are Jackie Trotter and Martha Robbins, all from Illinois. His parents want to thank everyone for their best wishes and support.

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Local restaurants are once again facing restrictions of outdoor dining or takeout services now that Yolo County has been placed back on the purple tier.

Yolo officials discussing fines for not following COVID guidelines By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media A day after surging cases of the novel coronavirus landed Yolo County back in the state’s purple tier, county officials reiterated the dangers facing residents as COVID-19 infections reach unprecedented levels here. Speaking to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning, Dr. Aimee Sisson, the county’s health officer, said, “now is one of the highest risk, if not the highest risk time for COVID-19 that we have had in Yolo County since the beginning of this pandemic.” “And if you combine the increasing cases in the community with the upcoming holidays… it’s a particularly risky time,” Sisson said. On Monday Yolo County moved back into the most restrictive purple tier on its COVID-19 blueprint. The impact on all those local businesses, and their ability to survive yet another shutdown,

has many in Yolo County worried and some questioning the state’s approach. “Many residents and businesses have expressed concern that the blueprint unfairly singles out their business for closure, arguing that there haven’t been known cases associated with these businesses,” Sisson noted. And while that blueprint “belongs to the state,” she said, and county health officers are merely the messengers, there are public health reasons involved. “We do know that modeling studies point to gyms and restaurants, for example, as driving disease spread. It makes sense that the venues that encourage mixing among different households and where patrons cannot wear masks would be high risk,” she added. “Finally, even if higher-risk businesses and activities haven’t themselves caused the recent rise in cases, as more people in the

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community become infected and visit these businesses or engage in these activities, the venues provide an opportunity for coronavirus to spread by promoting mixing of different households.” The next two months only heighten the risk. “Winter raises several concerns,” said Sisson. “Colder weather pushes people indoors. Flu season usually picks up speed and major holidays prompt people to gather. “Fortunately,” she said, “we know what we have to do to get through the winter without a large surge in cases or hospitalizations… Unfortunately, these actions mean sacrifice, giving up things we enjoy, closing down businesses. “We won’t have to do it forever,” Sisson said, “there is light at the end of the tunnel. But we are still in a tunnel. County supervisors were in agreement. “The takeaway for

Multiple Yolo County businesses must cease indoor operations effective Tuesday, following action taken by the state Monday aimed at stopping the rapid spread of COVID-19. Yolo County joined most of the rest of the state Monday in being moved back to the most restrictive purple tier on the state’s COVID-19 blueprint. That means restaurants, gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, museums and places of worship may only operate outdoors while retail businesses must reduce indoor capacity to a maximum of 25 percent. Personal care services, including nail salons, hair salons and barber shops, may remain open indoors. Meanwhile, any schools that have already reopened for in-person or hybrid learning may remain open, but schools that have not yet opened will need to receive a waiver to reopen or wait until Yolo County has moved back into the red tier. Monday’s announcement by Gov. Gavin Newsom followed rapid spread of the coronavirus throughout the state in the last two weeks. “The rate of increase is simply without precedent in California’s pandemic history,” Newsom said. That same increase has been seen in Yolo County. For the week ending Nov. 7, the county’s adjusted new daily case rate hit 17.4 cases per 100,000 residents, up from 6.7 the week before and well

In an effort to continue to provide services to county residents, the Yolo County Library is introducing three new library services. Scott Love, West Yolo Library Regional Manager, said the County Library is looking to see what other services they can expand on while the facilities are closed to the public. While visiting any library location face coverings are required for all in-per-

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In previous years, Thanksgiving meals were delivered to local recipients in Winters who were unable to travel to the event. This year all Thanksgiving meals will be delivered to recipients doors. Organizers are seeking extra drivers.

Organizers seeking homemade cards, volunteers for Winters Thanksgiving community meal By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief With event planning for this year’s free Winters Community Thanksgiving Dinner underway, organizers are asking the community to help spread cheer and encouragement through homemade cards. Event organizer Marie Rojo-Heilman reached out to the community on social media asking for homemade cards of encouragement to deliver with this year’s meals. “We need your help with sending love to our neighbors,” Rojo-Heilman said. “Please help us make cards to deliver with the meals.” Cards can be dropped off in a basket located on the porch at 129 Riverview Ct. (on the corner of Riverview Court and Russell Street). The last day cards will be accepted is Wednesday, Nov. 25. “The folks receiving the meal and card need to know they matter. Most of the folks are elderly, disabled or struggling to survive families,” Rojo-Heilman said. For the past 21 years the Winters Community Dinner 501c3 nonprofit 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 the feast of traditional Thanksgiving goods and a fleet of volunteers gather at the Winters Community Center to serve the community. However, with strict COVID guidelines to work within, this year’s meals will be delivered to the homes of meal recipients. Organizers Rojo-Heilman and Gwen Pisani

have been working to adjust the workflow to make sure no one is without a hot meal this Thanksgiving. Contact the following volunteers to help: • Donating funds to purchase food: Call Marie Rojo-Heilman at 530-219-9467. • Delivering meals on Thanksgiving Day: Call Vanessa Pisani at 530-902-8873. • Prepping food: Call Sarah Madsen at 530505-1065. • Donating pies: Call Emily Back at 707-3445109. • Donating cooked turkeys on Thanksgiving Day: Call Gwen Pisani at 707-372-4399. 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, and donors will receive a donation letter for tax purposes. Donations of canned jelly cranberry sauce and boxed stuffing mix can be dropped off in the red food collections bins located at Ace Hardware and First Northern Bank. Donations can also be made online through a Facebook fundraiser for the Winters Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Donations can be made online at https://www.facebook.com/ donate/271816654045358/10224041312802176/. As of Tuesday afternoon, 11 days remained to donate on the Facebook fundraiser and $1,330 of the $2,000 goal had been raised. Rojo-Heilman told the Express she will need extra drivers to help deliver meals for this year’s Thanksgiving meal efforts. Contact Rojo-Heilman at 530-219-9467 with questions about the event or donations.

The Yolo County Elections Office announced they plan to resume the manual tally for the 2020 General Election on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8:30 a.m. The manual tally process is done to validate the tabulation of ballots generated by the electronic voting equipment before certifying the election results. The Elections Office will be open to the

public this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22. The public is invited to observe the canvass process. Interested parties must RSVP by email to elections@yolocounty. org. Due to spacing limitations, the number of members of the public is limited. Face coverings and social distancing are expected to be adhered to. A COVID-19 waiver must also be signed.

Accidente automovilístico en Winters cobró la vida de un hombre de 21 años Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso Accidente automovilístico en Winters cobró la vida de un hombre de 21 años, informó el Departamento de Policía de Winters. Leopoldo Guzman de Winters era el conductor de un Toyota Corolla que se salió de la carretera y chocó con al menos dos árboles en el County Road 89 al norte de Niemann Street poco después de las 10 p.m. el pasado 9 de Noviembre, dijo la policía en una publicación en las redes sociales. No habían pasajeros en el auto. “La causa del accidente aún está bajo

investigación y la evidencia en el lugar indica que pudo haber alcohol involucrado”, dijo la publicación. Cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este incidente debe comunicarse con la Policía de Winters al 530-795-2261 o por correo electrónico en: tips.winters@ winterspolice.org. Se ha creado una campaña de GoFundMe para ayudar a la familia a financiar los gastos del funeral. Las donaciones se pueden hacer en línea en https://www. gofundme.com/f/memorial-for-leopoldo-guzman. Crystal Apilado contribuyó a este artículo.

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J.L. and Mrs. Harlan and family will leave Monday for Woodland, where they will make their home. Mr. Harlan has found it necessary to make this move to care for the Harlan estate. Yolo County is still in the ring, but her chances to secure the university farm are as problematic as ever. The Davisville Board of Trade sent a strong delegation to Sacramento Monday to say they could be accommodated at Davisville. George Fiske of Esparto was also present to say as much for his locality. On a hill at Cordelia Sunday, W.H. Gregory’s new auto car, driven by L.H. Gregory, overturned, seriously injuring L.H. Gregory’s wife and Miss Gertrude Smith. Henry Fredericks, who is attending Brewer School at San Mateo, came home Wednesday night for the Thanksgiving holidays. L.E. Overhouse has moved the unoccupied dwelling that stood on the north side of the road to his own place on the south side. C. Hack has moved his bakery into his new quarters. This completes the removals caused by the Rummelsburg purchase of the opera house block.

YEARS AGO November 29, 1940

Members of the local high school football team were guests of the Monday night Service Club. Coach George Mosolf spoke on behalf of his team, expressing appreciation for the support and cooperation accorded them. Walter Ward, manager of the Clear Lake Water Company, reports there is a steady supply of water in the lake for this time of the year. The firemen featured a tamale supper at their mid monthly meeting last Wednesday night. Chief Francis McGarr was host and chairman. Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Fenley and son, Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ish of Rio Vista and Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Furth of Berkeley will compose a party who are planning to see the big game tomorrow in Berkeley. Mrs. C.H. Sackett entertained a small group Tuesday in compliment to Mrs. R.K. Bowman of Dutch Flat who was a holiday visitor with Mrs. H.R. Bowman. Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Degener were hosts at a house party last week, entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Walter Preddey, San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. E. Pezzatti and daughter Miss Martha spent the holiday last week with Dixon friends.

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Subscription delivery issues after 5 p.m. Wednesday? Call us and leave a message or submit a complaint via our website. Crystal Apilado, Editor-in-Chief Sydney Andrade, Staff Writer Aaron Geerts, Staff Writer Jeffrey Rawlinson, Staff Writer/Photo Editor David DeLeon, Advertising Director Barbara Lorenzi, Office Manager Charles R. Wallace, Publisher Emeritus Taylor Buley, Publisher

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R. A. Frisbee was elected president of the Winters District Chamber of Commerce at the meeting of the board of directors last Friday morning. He succeeds C.S. Hailey. C.F. Heine won first prize of $25 in the contest sponsored by the Winters Merchants Association on “I like to trade in Winters because...” Money raised for the Winters Community Chest reached the $886.50 mark this week, according to Chairman Ian MacKenzie. This is less than half the goal of $1800. J.W. Briggs and J.E. Briggs, both of Oakland, spent the weekend at the home of Constable and Mrs. James R. Briggs, and also enjoyed pheasant hunting. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hedges moved to their new home in Stockton during the week. Mr. Hedges’ work with the Bureau of Reclamation will be in Tracy. Mr. and Mrs. Sarshel Culton, of Sacramento, were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Mermod. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sharp Jr. of Glendora spent Thanksgiving here with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lilienthal and son George arrived home Saturday evening from a trip of a week or so which took them as far south as Ensenada, Lower California. At a meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary held Tuesday evening in Legion Hall, six candidates were initiated into membership.

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A total of 6.74 inches fell in Winters during the past week as the heaviest storm of the season lashed Northern California. The Winters Boy Scouts this week began their annual Christmas tree sale in the new fire station. City Councilman Alfred J. Graf said this week that three candidates to succeed Harold Overhouse as city administrative officer will be interviewed for the position. Overhouse plans to retire December 31. Santa Claus will be at Greenwood’s Department Store on Saturday, December 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. and also on Saturday, December 12 with the same hours. A surprise silver wedding anniversary celebration was held Friday, November 27, honoring three couples, Mr. and Mrs. William Estepa of Vacaville, Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Lopez and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ramos, both couples from Winters. Mr. and Mrs. Tony R. Martin and children Jim and Patricia, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Martin arrived home Saturday from an extended motor trip which took them to the Grand Canyon, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. Jim Sochor, football coach at the University of California, Davis, will be featured speaker at the Winters High School annual football awards banquet in the gymnasium at 7 o’clock tonight. Rod Willard dropped in 31 points to lead the Winters High School Warriors to a 63-57 basketball victory over St. Pius in the winner’s gym Monday night.

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The level of Lake Berryessa is down by 0.18 feet during the past week, with a decrease in storage of 3,014 acre feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. Tuesday morning the lake level was 418.48 feet above sea level,

with storage computed at 1,167,702 acre feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 67 acre feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 35 second feet of water into the Putah South Canal, with 50 second feet flowing at the Diversion Dam.

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Nov. 6: 1:38 a.m., medical aid, 300 block of Peach Place. ~7:24 a.m., investigation (electrical), 700 block of Hemenway Street. ~2:44 p.m., public assist, CR 31. ~10:29 p.m., smoke investigation, NB I-505/CR 31. Nov. 7: 11:52 a.m., medical aid, Buckeye Road. ~10:45 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street. Nov. 8: 4:44 a.m., carbon monoxide alarm, 430 block of Abbey Street. ~6:02 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street. Nov. 9: 12:35 p.m., water flow alarm, 950 block of Railroad Avenue. ~12:51 p.m., grass fire, 900 block of W. Grant Avenue. ~8:01 p.m., medical aid, 460 block of Edwards Street. ~10:04 p.m., vehicle accident, Railroad Avenue/Walnut Lane. Nov. 10: 12:39 a.m., medical aid, 800 block of W. Grant Avenue. ~8:23 a.m., medical aid, 400 block of Russell Street. ~8:31 a.m., water flow alarm, 950 block of Railroad Avenue. ~5:01 p.m., illegal burn, 800 block of Jefferson Street. Nov. 11: 7:22 a.m., fire alarm, 100 block of Grant Avenue. ~8:41 a.m., medical aid, Buckeye Road.

~2 p.m., medical aid, 110 block of Baker Street. ~2:56 p.m., public assist, CR 31/CR 93A. ~4:33 p.m., carbon monoxide alarm, 940 block of Ireland Street. ~8:58 p.m., public assist, 730 block of Hemenway Street. Nov. 12: 1:51 a.m., medical aid, 820 block of Jefferson Street. ~6:25 a.m., medical aid, 470 block of Abbey Street.

Police Arrest Log

Nov. 6: Melissa Camiel Vervalle (Age 34), Charges: Contempt of Court, Disposition: Released on a District Attorney Letter. Nov. 7: Francisco Mora (Age 25), Charges: Domestic Violence; Child Endangerment, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail.

Case Log

Oct. 28-29: 5 p.m.9 a.m., 100 block of Wolfskill Street, Theft. Nov. 4: Unk., East Main St West of East Street, Hit and Run. ~2:18 p.m., 800 block of Suffolk Place, Violation of Restraining Order. ~6:17 p.m., 100 Block of East Baker Street, Audible Alarm. Nov. 5: 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Abbey Street/Fourth Street, Theft. Nov. 6: 6:51 a.m., 40 block of Main Street, Audible Alarm. Nov. 9: 10:04 p.m., County Road 89, Fatal Traffic Collision.

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PURPLE Continued from Page 1 above the purple tier threshold of 7. Cases have only continued to increase since then, also at an unprecedented rate, with 338 new cases in just the last seven days. â€œThe rapid rise in cases over the last couple of weeks is very concerning,â€? said Yolo County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson.Â â€œWe need to act now to slow the spread of coronavirus or we may soon find our hospitals, like those in other parts of the country, overwhelmed. â€œI understand that people are tired of COVID restrictions and want this pandemic to be over,â€? she said.

COUNTY Continued from Page 1 us,â€? said Supervisor Oscar Villegas of West Sacramento, â€œis this is the time to hunker down the most.â€? Supervisor Jim Provenza of Davis noted â€œthis isnâ€™t permanent.â€? â€œOur primary responsibility is to prevent deaths,â€? Provenza added. â€œAlso, Iâ€™m concerned with the businesses that may go out of businessâ€Ś and one of the ways we help them is â€Ś we need to keep our numbers down as much as possible.â€? An urgency ordinance passed by the

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VOTES Continued from Page 1 nis wins the seat she would have to resign and the Winters school board will have to appoint or look into holding a special election. Kristin Trott led the Trustee Area 1 race with 307 votes (67.03 percent) over Ralph F. Anderson who had 151 votes (32.97 percent). The Winters JUSD Facility Bonds Measure W received 1,769 (63.09 percent) votes in favor of over the 1,035 (36.91 percent) â€œNoâ€? votes counted.

â€œBut we canâ€™t simply wish it away. We must continue to work hard at the basics of staying home, wearing masks, keeping our distance, not gathering, and washing our hands.â€? County health orders remain in place, including a ban on gatherings involving more than three households and 16 individuals and a requirement that those gatherings be held outdoors for no more than two hours. Now with the move back to the purple tier, local businesses that have been on a roller coaster since the pandemic began â€” with repeated shut downs followed by repeated reopenings â€” will face the brunt again. â€œNobody wants to

see business rollbacks, but they are needed right now to keep coronavirus in check,â€? said Sisson. â€œShifting high-risk businesses and activities from indoor to outdoor operations will help keep these businesses from contributing to spread of the virus.â€? As of Monday, 41 of Californiaâ€™s 58 counties are now in the purple tier, up from 13 last week. Going forward, the state will continue to apply what Newsom called an â€œemergency brakeâ€? that will include the following: â€˘ Counties will move backward in the tier system following one week of meeting the

metrics of a more restrictive tier rather than two consecutive weeks of meeting those metrics, which include the daily new case rate and test positivity rates. â€˘ Some counties will move back multiple tiers at once. â€˘ Counties that move back must make industry changes within 24 hours instead of within three days. â€˘ California will assess tiers more than once a week and counties may be reassigned tiers any day of the week. Newsom said additional tiered restrictions may be coming by Friday. â€œWe also are considering â€Ś the notion of a curfew,â€? he said.

Board of Supervisors earlier this year allows for administrative fines to be issued for violations of those health orders. So far, it has been businesses that have been targeted for enforcement. Thus far, said Sisson, the county has issued seven cease-and-desist orders and four fines to three individual businesses. Now, according to County Administrator Patrick Blacklock, discussions are underway with city managers in each of the countyâ€™s cities about enforcement related to gatherings. As recently as this past weekend, Black-

lock said, reports have come in involving gatherings of 50, 100 and even 150 people. City managers will be coordinating with individual police departments regarding enforcement for events such as that â€” enforcement that could include fines. â€œThe intent is to start with a response around education and thenâ€Ś where we find education is not sufficient, then making sure we have the tools to move to enforcement,â€? said Blacklock. â€œBut we are easing into this.â€? That enforcement is necessary, said Provenza.

â€œWeâ€™ve all agreed that education is primary and the first stop, but voluntary compliance also sometimes follows the knowledge that without compliance, there could be a penalty,â€? he said. â€œIf I drive down the street without a seatbelt on, Iâ€™m going to be fined $250. Or if somebody drives recklessly or drives after drinking, because theyâ€™re putting peopleâ€™s lives at risk, they risk going to jail. â€œWe shouldnâ€™t be timid,â€? Provenza said. â€œAcross the board, if you endanger someoneâ€™s life thereâ€™s consequences and thatâ€™s whatâ€™s happening.â€?

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NewsSenior6 A6 — Winters Express, Wednesday, November 18, 2020

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Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance honoring Pearce as a Senior Superstar By Sydney Andrade Staff Writer Wally Pearce, a Winters senior resident, was recently honored by the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance as a 2020 Yolo Senior Superstar. Pearce was nominated by Winters senior who is a member of the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance Board of Directors, Ramon Altamarino. “Wally embodies the Greatest Generation. A forceful and focused individual as related to elder issues,” said Altamarino. A group from the Winters community including; Pearce, Sharon Pearce (Wally’s wife), Jesse Loren, Sheila Allen, Dan Maguire, Altamarino and several others, felt that building a senior community in Winters was extremely important. “He pushed and tugged as we formulated ideas and somehow the funding came to be and we now have a robust elder care facility in Winters,” said Altamarino. While Pearce humbly announced that he did not expect this award, his efforts and contributions to the community are

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Wally Pearce currently serves as a voice for the Winters senior community at both a City and a County level. exemplary. Pearce is ognize the elders in extremely passion- the community that ate about serving the are 90-years young or seniors that call Win- will be 90 prior to the ters their home. end of the year. This Pearce has been organization holds an involved in founding annual event where various efforts for the they recognize and senior community in honor seniors within Winters, including the community. The the Winters Senior honorees are celeFoundation and the brated with a written Winters Elder Day story, portrait, slideCouncil, which he show and cake surfounded in 2017 and rounded by commuruns as Executive Di- nity members, family rector. and friends. Pearce explained Woody Fridae, that the Winters El- who has worked with der Day Council is a Pearce for several nonprofit organiza- years on the Elder’s tion intended to rec- Day Honor commit-

Public Service Announcement The City of Winters has a listing of senior resources available on their website at http://www.cityofwinters.org/senior-resources/ They include quick links to find more information on the Winters Senior Commission on Aging and the Winters Senior Foundation. The page also includes the Winters Senior Resource Guide in both English and Spanish. The Winters Senior Commission on Aging meets regularly on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Meeting agendas and information can be found online at http://www.cityofwinters.org/ winters-senior-commission-on-aging/ Send your PSA to ads@wintersexpress.com

tee, explained that Pearce is an instrumental part in keeping the senior community together. In addition to the six Elder Day Honor meetings leading up to the event, Pearce also makes it a point to attend every city council meeting. “Our executive board does other work in the community, but with COVID-19, we’ve had to curtail our work. I do write awareness articles for the Winters Express to get people informed and to keep our name alive,” said Pearce. “I am amazed by Pearce and his dedication to attending every city council meeting regardless of his own personal needs,” said Fridae. Pearce is extremely involved in the community and has created an event and organization to recognize the seniors in the Winters community. The contributions and work that Pearce has put forth deserves recognition. The work that Pearce does, and continues to do, is so impactful that Altamarino credits Pearce for making aging in the Winters Community a wonderful experience.

UC Davis Press Release UC Davis is hosting a LIVE presentation “COVID-19 - Coronavirus & The Holidays” on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. PST with experts who will share perspectives on preventing COVID infection, while supporting older relatives and their family caregivers over the holidays. With Thanksgiving next week and a lineup of December holidays in site, families and friends are having discussions about how to best celebrate them. The tail end of 2020 is in site, but with California COVID-19 guidelines and county statuses changing regularly UC Davis is bringing in two experts to help provide information on how to safely mark the holidays in a pandemic. The guest speakers who will be answering questions in addition to sharing information during the live presentation are: • Natascha Tuznik is an assistant clinical professor in the UC Davis Department of Internal Medicine. She is an infectious disease specialist

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The live conversation, hosted by Soterios Johnson, will be streamed live on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The livestream will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 on the main UC Davis Facebook page: http:// www.facebook.com/ UCDavis. Questions for the experts can be submitted via Facebook and Twitter in advance or during the livestream in the comment section. UC Davis warned to beware of spammers. Viewers should never have to submit their personal information and/or credit card info in order to access videos from UC Davis.

Number of cases increasing in West Sacramento nursing facility outbreak By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media A skilled nursing facility in West Sacramento is the second in Yolo County to experience a second COVID-19 outbreak during this pandemic. Riverbend Nursing Center had 22 confirmed cases of the virus as of Monday, including nine residents and 13 staff members, according to the county. The facility had reported nine cases back on Nov. 9 and also had a small outbreak with five cases back in July. No deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 at Riverbend. While the majority of COVID-19 cases in the county continue to be attributed to community exposure, social gatherings and workplace exposures, there have been numerous outbreaks in congregate care fa-

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Alderson Convalescent Hospital in Woodland has also gone through two separate outbreaks. While no new cases have been reported at Alderson since Nov. 10, two more COVID-related deaths were attributed to the facility on Monday. All told Alderson has seen 102 residents and staff members infected and 17 die. Cottonwood PostAcute Rehab in Woodland reported three more cases this week, bringing to nine the total number of COVID-19 cases at that facility since the pandemic began, and Woodland Skilled Nursing reported one case on Monday in a staff member. Skilled nursing facilities, the county noted in a press release Tuesday,

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News8 A8 â€” Winters Express, Wednesday, November 18, 2020

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Believe it or not, there’s a place one can escape 2020. Through the doors of ZenTerra Spa, all stress, anxiety and cell phones turn off, and the healing effects of the family-made business begin. During the construction process of the Winters Hotel, conversation stirred around the idea of opening a spa in it. That’s when Sherean Maynard’s husband, Sam — the hotel’s construction project manager — asked her if anyone came to mind as to who could manage a spa there. With a number of years spent in health and wellness, Sherean suggested they run the spa. After mulling over the decision — and getting the approval of their four kids – the family agreed to take on the challenge. “The day we decided to do it, the thought came to mind of a ‘Zen Room.’ A place people can come and feel like they’ve literally escaped,” Maynard recalled of her early inspiration. “We worked really hard so when the moment people walk in, they’re relieved of all their stress. From the colors, to lighting, to protocols in the spa and the massage therapists we have. They’re amazing therapists that carry the energy of ZenTerra in the protocols we use in our treatments.” One of the marquee experiences of the “Zen Room” is sitting in their zero-gravity chairs designed by NASA. Once reclined, one’s body feels as if it’s fallen asleep, leaving the mind to rest comfortably among thoughts and the low, ambient light. “Within the Zero-Gravity Zen Experience, clients sit down and put their feet in our copper bowls, and we use minerals and Himalayan salts for the grounding foot bath. It’s not a

A room with two beds gives couples an opportunity to have side-by-side massages. Crystal Apilado/ Winters Express

“From the colors, to lighting, to protocols in the spa and the massage therapists we have. They’re amazing therapists that carry the energy of ZenTerra in the protocols we use in our treatments.” — Sherean Maynard pedicure, though, it’s much more of a rejuvenating experience,” Maynard detailed of the relaxing consequences of stepping into ZenTerra. “We also have our esthetician room where we have facials and hydro-facials which is a high-end treatment. Then we have other facials based on what people’s skin needs are.” Walking through the facility, it’s hard to believe it was just Maynard and her family who created this five-star experience. From the copper bowls and aroma therapy, to the essential oils and ambient lights, the Maynards spared no expense getting people to live ZenTerra’s motto of ‘relax, restore and rejuvenate.’ Even amidst a global pan-

Within the Zero-Gravity Zen Experience, clients sit down and put their feet in copper bowls to soak in minerals and Himalayan salts. Crystal Apilado/ Winters Express

demic, ZenTerra remains a stress-free oasis. While constricting health regulations continue to rain down, sanitation has always been paramount to the spa. “Before COVID, everything is set to be ultra-sanitary. You have to in a spa. If someone had been in the Zen Room, it was fully wiped down. That was already in place,” Maynard said about their already-rigid sanitation practices. “We’re extra cautious now having only one person to a room, but we can tell some people are a little scared. We tell them if they’re not comfortable they can come back.” Maynard was especially proud to have helped perhaps the most-stressed individuals this year – first responders and teachers. “We had so many teachers and first responders asking for appointments, we decided we’re essential and need to help them,” Maynard said about serving those who serve the community when they needed it most. “We’re so grateful because so many personally thanked us for having them in. We had people literally crying from so much stress and pressure.” With colder weather on the horizon, a spa day at ZenTerra is the perfect way to lower cortisol levels and boost one’s immune system. Their many treatments also make for a thoughtful gift this holiday season. Simply check out their website, zenterraspa.com for a full list of their services and upcoming holiday specials. It’s also not unheard of to spoil yourself with a spa day. With this incredible experience waiting around the corner at 8 Abby St., why not take Sherean Maynard’s suggestion and “give yourself the gift of self-care.”

2020 Scarecrow Fest winners Express staff The votes have been counted and the Winters Chamber of Commerce has the winning scarecrow and skeleton entries.

Business category winners: Spooky Scarecrow: Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Skeleton/Halloween theme: Burger King. Business Theme: Little Pioneers Daycare. Recycled Organic Scarecrow: Winters Collective. Best take on 2020: First Northern Bank. Winters Chamber Executive Director Sue Moualim said that businesses could win a category, without getting the most overall votes due to the ability to vote on each category.

The top 10 scarecrows that received the most overall votes are: No. 1: Ace Hardware (51 votes). No. 2: Burger King (48 votes). No. 3: Little Pioneers Daycare (43 votes). No. 4: First Northern Bank (42 votes). No. 5: Winters Liquor (37 votes). No. 6: Pacific Gas & Electric Company (35 votes). No. 7: Lester Farms Bakery (30 votes). No. 8: Jenni Jacobs

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Winners of the Winters Chamber of Commerce Scarecrow Fest include (clockwise from top) First Northern Bank’s Best Take on 2020, and the Winters Collective Recycled Organic Scarecrow, while the Chamber’s Minion scarecrows kept six feet apart. Garcia & Vicki Jacobs — Envoy Mortgage (29 votes). No. 9: Winters Collective (27 votes).

No. 10: 3-way tie between Yolo Federal Credit Union, The Kona Ice Shop and Putah Creek Cafe (24

votes each). Moualim said this year more than 120 people voted from 29 different zipcodes.

FeaturesReal-Estate2 B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Lack of local listings hurt California housing affordability By California Realtors Assoc. Press Release Double-digit home price increases fueled by a shortage of homes for sale pushed California’s third quarter housing affordability to its lowest level in nearly two years, the California Association of Realtors said today. The percentage of home buyers who could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family

home in California in third-quarter 2020 fell to 28 percent from 33 percent in the second quarter of 2020 and was down from 31 percent in the third quarter a year ago, according to CAR’s Traditional Housing Affordability Index. The third-quarter 2020 figure was the lowest since the fourth quarter of 2018. California’s housing affordability index hit a peak of 56 percent in the third quarter of 2012.

CAR’s Housing Affordability Index (HAI) measures the percentage of all households that can afford to purchase a median-priced, single-family home in California. CAR also reports affordability indices for regions and select counties within the state. The index is considered the most fundamental measure of housing well-being for home

buyers in the state. A minimum annual income of $127,200 was needed to qualify for the purchase of a $693,680 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home in the third quarter of 2020. The monthly payment, including taxes and insurance on a 30-year, fixed-rate loan, would be $3,180, assuming a 20 percent down payment and an

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The Winters Middle School is currently in the middle of our See’s Candies “Yum-Raiser.” If you’re interested in supporting our fundraiser, you can purchase See’s Candies in our virtual store through Friday, Dec. 4! We are looking to raise $5,000 for our school. Please use the link below to visit our virtual store. You can send/share this link with your family and friends, to spread the news and help us fundraise: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/wintersms_ winters_middle_school23/

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are hats, shirts, and sweatshirts available for purchase and several designs to choose from. There is even a Warriors face mask available. This is a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done for your favorite Warrior, alumni, or fan. Please email Mrs. Casavecchia at ccasavecchia@ wintersjusd.org if you have any questions. Please note that the Spirit Gear Store closes on Nov. 22. — Calista Cardinale, Winters High School Junior Class President

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ware store was causing the spread, or not? I’ve read about supper spreader parties where large groups get together and a lot of people get sick, with some dying. Why not trace every case and find out where the patient has been and whom they were with? I guess it is easier to order small businesses to shut down, cross your fingers and hope for the best. It is up to us to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and the regular flu. We need to be careful and behave until vaccines are readily available, but we also need our small businesses to survive. It might be a fine line between staying at home and venturing out, but life does go on. I’m not one to order groceries on line or have food delivered, pizza is the exception, so, I am out and about every day. I notice when people aren’t wearing a mask but decided that it isn’t worth the hassle to tell people to not be maskholes. A line I stole from Steady Eddy’s. Some people don’t like being called any kind of hole. Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I’m sure there will be family gatherings, just try and keep them small, outside if possible, or in your garage with the door open. We have already decided not to have a large family Christmas dinner. For some reason there are more people at Christmas than Thanksgiving, but maybe next year we will be back to enjoying all of the cousins in one room. Rain and cold weather has arrived, so try and stay safe and get a flu shot if you normally do. Be thankful for what we have and think about those less fortunate. Step up when a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available so we can find a new normal. While I’m telling everyone what to do, you might as well have a good week.

what placing these thoughts in the head of a three year old can do? “As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.” I’m surprised that the esteemed doctor failed to warn us that Santa might get caught in a chimney, thus placing first responders in jeopardy. Or that any cookies and milk left on the mantle should be safely presented--cookies individually wrapped, milk in a disposable cup. “He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when

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his is about the time I start thinking about our tree lighting, the Tractor Parade and even Youth Day. I usually wait until after the New Year to start planning for the Rotary Pancake Breakfast, but I checked my pancake file to make sure it was still there, just in case. I haven’t heard anything about any of our treasured events, but I wouldn’t count on any large gatherings until after vaccines are available to anyone who wants one. I was reading the priority list that started with first responders, health care workers, senior housing facilities and then people over 65. It might be one of the few times I’ll admit that I’m getting older. When the vaccines are available will you roll up your sleeve and take your medicine? I’ve tried to be careful about where I go, where I eat, keeping my distance, wearing a mask and washing my hands often, but I still worry about catching the virus. Not shaking hands was an easy one for me and I hope that habit becomes something you tell your grandchildren we used to do. Our health care providers are getting better at treating people who do catch COVID-19 and the death rates are falling, but people are still dying at an alarming rate. Sherri and I went to Shirley Rominger Intermediate School last Saturday to get a free flu shot, only to be told that they just give the regular vaccine and not the heavy duty one for old people. We ended up at the East Winters CVS and got our shots there. I also had my prescriptions transferred while I was waiting for the technician to give me the shot. Pretty seamless to become a CVS customer, but also pretty sad when I thought about Eagle Drug being closed, forever. The government isn’t doing a very good job of tracing where people are getting COVID-19 and they can’t tell us why the virus is spreading like fire in our foothills in August. Wouldn’t it be good to know if eating inside a restaurant, sitting inside a church, drinking at a bar or shopping in a hard-

of faculty of Public Health Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians, said it would be wise to tell our kids: “Everybody is asleep when Santa Claus calls, so he’s not going to come across anybody when he travels the world.” She stopped short of calling it a “contactless” flight, or worrying that reindeer might also be carriers of the virus. "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen!” “Secondly,” she writes, “he travels so quickly that even if a part of his entourage were to have the virus attached to them, there’s no risk of transmitting the virus to anybody. Does she realize

I saw him, in spite of myself.” But most ominously, according to the professor, Santa’s very physical appearance is an issue. “He would be considered clinically obese,” Dr. Shelley would like the kids to know. “And so if he were to catch COVID, he would be at risk of getting a very serious version and being admitted to intensive care.” How’s that for a nightmare inducing bedtime talk on the night before Christmas? Isn’t there a better way to keep our kids safe without completely crushing their dreams? Must this 24 hour a day obsession with all things C extend to the most innocent among us? As for me, come Christmas Eve, I plan to be nestled all snug in my bed, while visions of sugar-plums dance in my head. Certainly not visions of Santa Claus on a ventilator.

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lement Clarke Moore wrote his famous poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” in 1823. I’ll bet most of us know at least some of the words. “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” As a kid, I loved hearing that poem read to me by my mother. Santa’s worldwide journey, with a stop at our house, made Christmas seem all the more magical. Never would those words have caused me to consider current events, not to mention some global crisis or political upheaval. It was simply Christmas, a time of innocence. “The children were nestled all snug in their beds While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.” Today, it seems much of that innocence has been stripped from our children, and we have only ourselves to blame. I’ve written about the death of fun in our country (no door knocking on Halloween) and the ruining of an all-American ritual (the Gavin Newsom version of a socially distant Thanksgiving). Now, I’m afraid poor Santa, a child’s most precious fantasy, is under assault. Consider this item from the papers in Great Britain, which will surely be part of our own national discussion soon. The headline read: Will Santa Be Able to Travel this Christmas? The article was written to reassure young children who may be on the verge of panic, having watched their parents parading around faces covered, sterilizing the groceries, locking themselves inside. I’m afraid the article will have the opposite effect. Professor Emer Shelley, the dean

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20200908 11/09/2020 dho, Deputy

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: WOOHOO SOCIAL Physical Address: 912 Burns Way Woodland CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Nikhil Y Patel 912 Burns Way Woodland CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 01/01/2020 s/Nikhil Patel 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

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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: One Path Counseling Physical Address: 819 Carrion Circle Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: 819 Carrion Circle Winters, CA 95694 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Jason Jurado 819 Carrion Circle Winters CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 09/03/2020 s/Jason Jurado 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2020

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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: Resource Management Physical Address: 619 1/2 Main Street Woodland, CA 95695 Mailing Address: PO Box 1029 Woodland, CA 95776 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): John K Adams 16456 County Road 46 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 10-01-2015 s/John K Adams 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, Kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2020

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The Season of Giving Charles Dickens wrote in ‘A Christmas Carol,’ “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” Thanksgiving and Christmas are two days that should bring that quote alive, particularly for children. This year is likely harder for many families due to the state closing so many jobs and places of employment. The jobs most impacted by the government-imposed closures are usually not the most lucrative and are held by those least able to go without income. No one serves on the City Council for the money. Our former City Manager John Donlevy would often joke that the council “earned their $150 this month” when a lot was going on. While I was running for Council this past spring, I had the idea that it would be a nice gesture if every City Council member donated their $150 salary in November and December. The beneficiary of that donation would be some of our neighbors who could use a little extra support buying a Thanksgiving feast and a Christmas tree which can be quite costly.

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This year has turned out to be harder for a lot of people than we could have imagined back in February and March, and I suspect the usual holiday expenses weigh heavily on some minds. In the latest 2x2 meeting between the City and Yolo County, it was reported that the food bank in town has seen a 400 percent increase in households and people being helped there. Almost 23 percent of the residents of Winters are in the position of needing assistance from the Yolo Food Bank. Each year, Winters High School ASB buys complete Thanksgiving meals for several families with students at WHS. Due to the cancellation of most fundraisers on account of COVID in the past nine months, the ASB budget for donations is much smaller this year and the delivery of meals by students is restricted. The more wellknown Thanksgiving meal donation is the annual Winters Community Thanksgiving Dinner that provides a free feast to families in our community. Marie Rojo-Heilman and Gwen Pisani are the primary points of contact for it and they are currently looking for donations of food, money, and time to

make it happen this year. Council members donating their meager salary is a small gesture in the grand scheme of things, but it could make a big impact for some folks. I encourage each member of the City Council to consider this. If any of them are already donating money for this purpose, I encourage them to up their donation by $150. I

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

Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: THE LOCAL FLORET Physical Address: 41 Main St Winters CA 95694 Mailing Address: 626 Snapdragon St Winters CA 95694 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Amanda Vice 626 Snapdragon St Winters CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 06/01/2020 s/Amanda Vice 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

s/Amanda Vice If corporation, also print corporate title(s) of officer(s) If LLC, also print registrant(s) title(s) President 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. State of California, County of Yolo Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, lramirez, Deputy Clerk Published October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2020

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Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: QUICK N SHIPPING Physical Address: 1431 Peterson Drive Woodland CA 95776 Mailing Address: 1431 Peterson Drive Woodland CA 95776 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): MD Nazmul Islam 1431 Peterson Drive Woodland CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 10/18/2020 s/MD Nazmul Islam Official Title: N/A Corporation Name: N/A I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2020

WINTERS LEGALS NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY W. DUNCAN Case Number: PR2020-0195 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Timothy W. Duncan A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Gail Casson in the Superior Court of California, County of: Yolo The Petition for Probate requests that: Gail Casson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: DATE: DEC. 22, 2020 TIME: 9:00 a.m.; DEPT.: 9 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF YOLO 1000 Main Street Woodland, CA 95695 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1)four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Barbara Sonin (SBN: 303698) Sonin Law 21 Court Street Woodland, CA 95695 (530) 662-2226 Published: November 18, 25, December 2, 2020

FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE 10/05/2020 FBN Number F20200827 Old FBN #2019-650 Jesse Salinas, Clerk; lramirez, Deputy The person(s) or entities below are abandoning the use of the following fictitious business name(s): The Local Floret LLC 41 Main St Winters, CA 95694 (Yolo)

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F20200878 10/20/2020 dho, Deputy

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If a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC), please indicate the corporation or LLC name, as set forth in the articles of incorporation or organization on file with the California Secretary of State and State of incorporation or organization along with the address and county of the principal place of business: The Local Floret LLC 41 Main St Winters CA 95694 Yolo

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as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it,” Charles Dickens, “A Christmas Carol.”

The fictitious business name was filed in Yolo County on 7/20/2019 and is being ABANDONED by the name of registrant listed below: 1) Shary Duncan 445 Marbella Ln Vacaville CA 95688 Solano 2) Amanda Vice 626 Snapdragon St Winters CA 95694 Yolo

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By Wally Pearce Special to the Express Ever since there’s been California State Highway (Hwy) 128, there’s been foot traffic from one side of the road to the other. Ever since business’ alongside Hwy 128 have encouraged patronage, there’s been pedestrian traffic across Hwy 128. Then, when that mixture combines, collectively it offers a potential lethal reaction. Yet, with all the problems, there’s never been a properly installed signalized crosswalk system for the safety of pedestrians while vehicles of all sizes and shapes have unfettered open season on them. If today’s pedestrians want to survive, they’re forced to accomplish a complex task in determining the critical time needed to complete their crossings head-on with the force generated from the speed of traffic. While the posted speed limit is 30-45 mph, it’s often just abandoned by hurried drivers in search for yet a higher speed so they can quickly reach their destination. To compound that hazardous situation when crossing Hwy 128 for vital services, some people need to use wheelchairs, rolling-walkers, canes, crutches, grocery carts, and various sizes of cumbersome pull wagons, so that they can better transport their food. Most pedestrians in search of food and other services are older adults, many with functional needs, that go there for the weekly food distribution conducted by a wonderful community-based organization; the Yolo

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ation due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that—as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them

Yolo County Housing 147 W. Main Street Woodland: (530) 662-5428 WOODLAND, CA 95695 Sacramento: (916) 444-8982 TTY: (800) 545-1833, ext. 626 YOLO COUNTY HOUSING WILL OPEN SPECIFIC PROJECT BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM WAIT LISTS ON NOVEMBER 17, 2020 AT 8:00 A.M. Yolo County Housing (YCH) will accept online applications, beginning on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., for the following Project Based Voucher program wait lists: ● Fair Plaza Senior complex, in Woodland: 1-bedroom units for persons age 55 and older ● Esperanza Crossing Apartments in Esparto: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units ● Blue Mountain Terrace in Winters: 1 and 2 bedroom units for seniors age 62 and older ● Walnut Terrace in Davis: 1-bedroom units for seniors age 62 and older The waiting lists will remain open until enough applications have been received. The closing date will be published on YCH website: www.ych.ca.gov Applications will be available online only at www.ych.ca.gov, on the main page of the YCH website. The online application will be available in English, Spanish and Russian. During this period, applications may be made anytime, day or night, from a private computer or device with Internet access Persons who do not have Internet access may apply at one of the sites listed below, by appointment, only and following COVID-19 health directives (Face Mask and Social Distance). Applicants may invite one person to assist them with the application process. ● Woodland Public Library - 250 1St Street, Woodland Visit http://www.cityofwoodland.org/library or call (530)661-5980 to schedule an appointment: Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ● Yolo County Libraries: Visit https://yolocountylibrary.org/service-updates/ or call (530)666-8005 to schedule an appointment, up to a week in advance. Telephone service hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturdays Clarksburg Branch Library Mary L. Stephens Library Esparto Regional Library Knight Landing Branch Library Winters Community Library Arthur F Turner Library Yolo Branch Library

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● RISE, Community Service Center - Call to schedule appointment Monday – Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Esparto (530)787-4110 17317 Fremont Street Winters (530)794-6000 200 Baker Street ● Yolo County Children’s Alliance - Call (916) 572-0560 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am – 4:30pm 1200 Anna Street, West Sacramento ● Yolo County Housing - Call (530) 662-5428 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 - 4:00 pm 147 W. Main St., Woodland Applicants need to have the name, date of birth, social security number, income, and assets information of all household members. When the application is complete, applicants should print or save the confirmation page as a receipt for their records. Applicants should apply only once for each program for which they are eligible, and for rental units only in areas where they wish to live. Yolo County Housing provides over 2,760 units of affordable housing through private market subsidies, rental units for families, seniors, and disabled persons, as well as seasonal and permanent rental housing for farm workers. For more information about Yolo County Housing, visit their website at www.ych.ca.gov or call (530) 662-5428. NONDISCRIMINATION Yolo County Housing prohibits discrimination in employment, services, and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, familial status, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, source of income or other legally protected status. YCH affirms its commitment to equal opportunity and equal access to services. For additional information, contact the 504 Coordinator, Janis Holt at 530-6625428; TDD 1-800-545-1833, ext. 626. LANGUAGE SERVICES YCH offers free language services. If you need this document translated, please contact us at 530-662-5428; TDD 1-800-545-1833, ext. 626. USDA FARM LABOR HOUSING DAVIS – NON-DISCRIMINATION In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, and familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).” Published: November 18, 2020

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Zoom, interrupted Most of the world chuckled and others criticized in March 2017 when Professor Robert Kelly (BBC Dad) was being interviewed live on BBC News and his children barged into his home office. Now, in 2020, some of us parents working from home are experiencing being put in the same uncomfortable, awkward situation as we put forth a sheepish front as we push down exasperated feelings deep inside of our cores. At least, that was my experience when my toddler chose the exact moment I was about to say something in a 2x2 Yolo

County/City of Winters meeting. Every day my threeyear-old and I have the same important conversation about how a fish named Avi fell off of his tricycle, went to the hospital in a clambulance, and broke his tail. It’s Episode 1, Season 1 of the Bubble Guppies cartoon if you’re so inclined. Sometimes we have it multiple times a day. And it’s going to be a frustrating moment

for both of us if we don’t have the conversation at the moment she feels important enough to have it. That particular day we had not yet had the conversation. I feel the opportunity for me to conduct business at home has given her a finely honed perception of when I’m listening in on a meeting and when I am participating in a meeting. The whole meeting

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she was preoccupied with toys, her siblings, or playing a game with my husband. And although I was wearing earphones, I think she heard Supervisor Don Saylor ask if the “Express” had anything to say during the public input period near the end of the meeting. The moment I unmuted myself to express my aspirations to assist in sharing information with the Winters community, she popped up next to me saying, “Mommy, Avi fell off of his tricycle.” The sparkle in her eyes and the excitement in her tone indicated we were definitely having this con-

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Madison Duarte Madison Duarte, a Winters High School senior, is the Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Duarte is one of this year’s cheer squad captains. She has been on the squad since freshman year. She has added tumbling to her cheer repertoire. “Madison is an all around dynamite cheerleader. In stunting, cheer and dance she strives for perfection and sets the bar for her teammates,” said coach Sterling Davis.

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County Health and Human Services (YCHHS). To be clear, part of what makes food insecurity so serious is the underlying causes; poverty, unemployment, under employment, and inconsistent access to enough healthy food, and all are deeply interconnected. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, each week YCHHS served approximately 400 individuals and families. However, because of conditions from the COVID-19 pandemic, that number increased to over 1,000; and unfortunately, that figure is on the constant upsurge. Along with food distribution, YCHHS provides services that advance their mission ensuring that City of Winters residents are healthy, safe, economically stable, all while supporting youth and homeless services. On Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at the City of Winters Community Center, Caltrans held a public workshop specifically to discuss Grant Ave-

versation. I looked into the camera and said, “I apologize. Please give me one moment, it’s my toddler.” And I muted myself. Except that I didn’t actually mute myself. And everyone listened in, on a recorded meeting, about how Avi fell off his tricycle, went to the hospital in a ambulance, and broke his tail. It was over in a manner of seconds. But then, it felt like 10 minutes had passed. It felt even longer when I went to unmute myself, and found that I was still live on mic. The reactions parents receive are a range of amusement,

to understanding, to pure annoyance. I encourage everyone to have some empathy for any parent experiencing this type of moment and share a look of understanding. The look of a disappointed Zoom attendee is nothing compared to the slicing pain of the look of disappointment from your child because you didn’t make time to help fill their need. I’m laughing about it now. It’s not the first time, and with Yolo County sliding between hues of red and purple, it won’t be the last.

nue/State Route 128/ Russell Boulevard conditions. On December of 2010, Caltrans issued their final report titled, “Complete Streets Concept Plan”. On Page 35 of that report, in the section titled “Short Term”, Caltrans writes, “Caltrans and the City will work together to look at interim traffic calming solutions for improving the safety of the Grant Avenue/ Morgan Street intersection, especially for seniors and people with mobility issues”. That was in 2010, over a decade ago, yet, hazardous surroundings for pedestrians crossing Hwy 128 toady are off the chart, and mounting, all while Caltrans resides comfortable in their willful silence to ignore a treacherous set of circumstances they identified and defined. I have no knowledge when Hwy 128 was first installed, but conditions have drastically changed over time. Circumstance’s now; demand a proper signalized pedestrian road crossing system installed on Hwy 128, at or near the YCHHS location at the 111 East Grant

Ave. address. Because Hwy 128 is a state highway, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) owns primary jurisdiction over contiguous portions of paved and earthen trails of Hwy 128, not the City of Winters. However, the City of Winters’ dominion over Hwy 128 exists, but it’s limited when compared to Caltrans. By installing a Caltrans approved signalized midblock pedestrian crossing system at that the YCHHS location, that arrangement will allow pedestrians to safely cross California Highway 128 as they obtain the food, and other essential services, they need each day. Please remember; each time pedestrians’ race across Hwy 128, their risk of preventable injury and death, goes up exponentially. The ongoing human battle of dodgeball continues to be their dubious reality. Pedestrian activity is not going away. Community families shouldn’t have to experience an avoidable incident of vehicle/pedestrian contact to confirm its perilous existence.

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Mental health services and supports for Yolo County youth Yolo County Press Release In an ongoing effort to support the health, safety and economic stability of the community, the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is reminding the public of mental health services that are available to all children, adolescent and young adult residents. The County’s Mental Health Crisis and Access Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to residents of all ages at 1-888-965-6647 (TDD: 1-800-7352929). The Crisis and Access Line offers immediate assistance and subsequent referral to callers. Specialty Mental Health Services can also be provided by HHSA staff or a contracted mental health provider for youth who are Medi-Cal recipients. These services can be provided in community-based settings such as homes and schools, with safety modifications in place for COVID-19. Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) programs are also provided by the County in local schools that focus on linking children to care. These programs offer: 1. Individual, school-based therapy. 2. Resiliency programming.

3. Education for children, youth, their families, and school staff about mental health. The Yolo Suicide Prevention Crisis Line at 888-233-0228 or 530-666-7778 serves residents of all ages and is funded by Yolo County. Teens can also contact a dedicated Teen Crisis Line at 520-666-8445, or the National Suicide Prevention Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK. Additionally, a free Crisis Text Line is available, for 24/7 support. A trained Crisis Counselor can be reached by texting “home” to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. Lastly, a variety of free trainings is available to any Yolo County resident or employer by HHSA. These trainings use a variety of curriculums, including Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). Additional information regarding trainings can be requested by contacting MHSA-MHTrainings@yolocounty. org. To learn more, visit the County’s mental health services webpage at https://www.yolocounty. org/health-human-services/mental-health/mental-health-services. Stay connected with Yolo County on Facebook at www. facebook.com/YoloCounty and Twitter at www.twitter.com/YoloCountyCA.

It’s normal to have questions about handwashing By Metro Special to the Express Prior to 2020, people may never have imagined they would devote so much of their focus to handwashing. It’s understandable to question if something as simple as handwashing can really help combat potentially deadly viruses like COVID-19. Understanding just how handwashing works may help people better understand how this simple gesture can potentially save so many lives.

How does handwashing remove germs?

The CDC notes that soap and water worked into a lather trap and remove germs and chemicals from hands. Water is a vital component of handwashing, especially when it’s applied to hands before soap. Water helps develop a better lather than people will get when applying soap to dry hands. That’s important because a good lather forms pockets known as micelles that trap and remove germs from hands. Why is it important to wash hands for 20 seconds? Prior to the pandemic, many people likely had no idea that prop-

er handwashing calls for washing hands for 20 seconds. So why so long? The CDC notes that studies have found that hands need to be scrubbed for 20 seconds in order to remove harmful germs. Washing for anything less than 20 seconds runs the risk of leaving germs on your hands.

Should I use antibacterial hand soap?

It might surprise some to learn that the CDC says antibacterial hand soap is not necessary for anyone outside of professional health care settings. Studies have found no added health benefit of using antibacterial soap as opposed to plain soap and water. So consumers should not fret if they can’t find any antibacterial hand soap on their next trip to the grocery store. Should I use warm or cold water? According to the CDC, when combined with soap, water removes the same amount of germs whether it’s warm or cold. Water’s role in handwashing is to help create a lather, and lathers can be created with hot or cold water.

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The paramount importance of feet upkeep By Aaron Geerts Staff Writer With the average person taking around 5,000 steps a day, one could say people are sole-powered. Since feet play such an integral role in our overall health, Dr. James Stirton is back to remind us why it’s important to stay onyour-toes regarding foot care. Working from home is among the many lifestyle changes brought upon by COVID-19. This also means people are more stagnant and – not surprisingly – walking around more on their bare feet. Although this may not seem like a big deal, without the extra padding of shoes and movement, these can lead to a variety of bodily pains. “Ninety-nine percent of the population’s feet have problems in the way they’re moving and supporting the body. Your feet take you places and support you in the journey, so how well they take the impact of every step translates to the forces that go into your legs and back,” Dr. Stirton said laying out the foot-body connection. “Basically, the problems in your feet means problems in your body. These include plantar fasciitis, iliotibial band syndrome, knee pain, hip pain, lower back pain. Some people even have pain in their upper-back because of it.” According to Stirton, one in four Americans are experiencing lower-back pain at any moment. It’s the fifth most common reason for healthcare visits, second most reason to miss work and the number one cause of work disability in people under 45. This, of course, all stems from improper foot care and walking movements. Stirton provides ways to get a leg-up on foot-related pain. “I prescribe custom, functional orthotics called Footlevelers. We use a laser that they use in aerospace to make a digital map of the bottom of the foot,” Stirton said describing the state-ofthe-art remedy. “We see that some people aren’t using all of their toes to hold their

weight and have so much pronation they have a club foot. These problems impact you 5,000-fold a day, per foot. That’s why it’s vital to get some protection under your feet.” While store-bought orthotics provide some help, they don’t match the support provided by custom-made orthotics. “They reduce arthritis in the wear spots from ankles to knees and hips all the way up the spine,” said Stirton breaking down the health benefits. “All is impacted with each step, and all will benefit from the most custom solution for these foot problems. When you’re less active and are not on your feet, fasciitis will be more pronounced because of the inactivity and not having shoes on.” To compliment the orthotics, Stirton also has exercises to help keep one’s feet and fascia loose. “Something that’s good before and after you go out, I recommend my patients freeze a 12-ounce

bottle of water and put their body weight over the roundness of the bottle and roll from heel to toe,” Dr. Stirton said. He shared another technique to work all of the joints in the foot. “I also have patients do ‘toe-ups’, or calf-raises as it’s called in the gym. That means go up on your tippy does and bring both heels off the ground. You can do these on a ledge or on even ground. You’re basically moving the foot all the way from one end of the range of motion to the other. You’re working all the joints so they’re springy and ready to support your weight in a good way.” Our feet are the foundation of our being and it’s absolutely critical to take care of them. To further assist in one’s footcare, simply email Dr. Stirton at jimstirtondc@gmail. com or call Winters Chiropractic at 530795-4500. Just mention this article and receive a free foot scan.

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