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Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, December 1, 2021

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Winters public safety officials City looking to establish seeking info on fire incident Climate Action Commission

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Crews from the Winters Fire and Police Departments responded to a fire call on Monday, Nov. 29 which triggered a lockdown of nearby schools when a suspected individual fled the area.

Fire Chief Brad L. Lopez told the Express his department received a call on Monday for a possible fire in the area of Foxglove Circle at 1:23 p.m.

According to Lopez, when the Winters Fire crew arrived on scene they found a small area of bark mulch material had been set on fire and quickly extinguished it.

Police Chief John P. Miller said Winters Police officers assist-

ed Winters Fire, and were told by witnesses in the area that a suspect was seen running toward Cottage Circle and Winters Middle School.

The suspected individual was described as a white male adult wearing a black shirt and pants with a red hat.

Miller said due to proximity to the investigation and out of an abundance of caution, WMS and Shirley Rominger Intermediate School were advised to activate the school district’s lockdown procedures while officers searched for the subject both in the area and on campus.

During their search, Miller said they received additional information from the

Winters Fire crew that the subject was armed with a knife and a pipe.

Superintendent Diana Jiménez confirmed that Winters police conducted a thorough walkthrough of both campuses and determined it was safe to resume normal school activities. The lockdown was initiated at 1:21 p.m. on the Rominger site and at 1:23 p.m. at WMS. Both campuses were given the all-clear to life the lockdown by 1:48 p.m.

As of Tuesday morning, Miller said the suspect remained at large. If any residents have information regarding the incident they are advised to call Winters PD at 530795-4561.

Putah Creek salmon deaths set back conservation efforts

By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer

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The annual fall Putah Creek salmon run typically starts in mid-November and can last into the first week of January.

What should be a banner year for the return of spawning Chinook salmon is instead facing a di-

sastrous start.

Over the past decade, fall-run Chinook salmon started returning to spawn in Putah Creek in encouraging numbers.

The return can be attributed to a collective effort of government agencies, volunteers and farmers.

Rich Marovich, Streamkeeper of lower Putah Creek for the Solano County Water Agency, has worked for decades to restore and increase the number of Chinook salmon

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returning to spawn in Putah Creek. The agency, he said, put up $175,000 for salmon study this year but noted one problem: “Now we need the salmon to study.”

Marovich said he thought they were well-prepared this year, but thus far only five large fish have been counted upstream.

“It’s shaping up to be perhaps the worst run ever if we can’t find out what’s going wrong and doing

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By Katherine Simpson Express staff writer The Winters City Council approved measures to create a climate action commission and options for naming rights to elements of the new senior center at its meeting on Nov. 16.

The new Climate Action Commission will help the city to implement its Climate Action Plan which was adopted in July 2021.

New Senior Planner Kirk Skierski will chair the five-person commission.

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cilmembers Pierre Neu and Jesse Loren will interview candidates for the remaining four seats.

The city is seeking applicants who represent both technical expertise and a diversity of perspectives on the impact of climate change. “Ideally, we envision a commission with technical expertise scientists or indoor engineers, representation from high school or college students, seniors, farmers and farm workers in a local business

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Winters Farm to School (WFS) honored one of their board members who was honored by the Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) at their Nov. 16 Yolo National Philanthropy Day celebration event.

In their video, WFS board member Walkyhr Macy gave praise for Nanette Hanson who was recognized for her performance in fundraising so WFS could meet their goals in providing local food for local children.

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the nonprofit hosted an annual Summer Feast as their main

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Macy said WFS not only shifted their thinking, but they also had to shift their way of doing in order to “continue meeting the ever increasing food insecurity needs

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Hanson stepped up to the plate and helped to organize and lead WFS’s efforts in the annual Big Day of Giving fundraising event in 2020 and 2021.

Hanson said the fundraising event ended up being even more essential because they were not able to hold their primary fundraising event for the past two years.

According to Macy, through Hanson’s efforts WFS has not only retained current sponsors but also found new donors and raised funds to continue serving their mission.

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Health officials urging vaccination, booster in light of Omicron variant

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media While much remains unknown about how well current COVID-19 vaccines will work against the Omicron variant, health officials say history, particularly with the Delta variant, shows booster shots in particular should help provide some protection.

Speaking during a White House briefing on Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief

medical advisor to the president, said the mutations on the Delta variant somewhat diminished the protection induced by the vaccines, but booster shots made a difference. “(W)hen you get a high enough level of antibody… particularly when you boost it, you get a level so high that even if the mutations of various variants diminish that level of protection, you are still within

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Community members Kate Laddish and Kenneth Britten commended the council for their action to create the commission.

Britten, a recommended that the new group stay closely connected with the Design Review Commission. This way feedback on development projects can be heard as early as possible.

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Committee seeking volunteers for 2022 Youth Day celebration

Loren won’t seek County Board of Supervisors seat

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Plans are underway for the 83rd Winters Youth Day Celebration to be held on April 29 and 30, 2022. The annual event has been put on hold for the last two years due to the COVID shutdowns, and the committee has decided now it is time to revive the fun.

In order to keep the events on the schedule, organizers need volunteers to Chair and run specific parts of the celebration. The Duck Derby is in need of a chairperson and volunteers for the race on April 29. Several volunteers will be

Winters City Councilmember Jesse Loren will not be seeking a seat on the Board of Supervisors after all.

Loren, who was one of three people to announce over the summer that she was eyeing the seat of retiring Supervisor Don Saylor, said in announcement over the weekend that she will continue to focus on her Winters City Council work instead.

That leaves Davis Vice Mayor Lucas Frerichs and attorney Larenda Delaini as the only official candidates thus far in the race to succeed Saylor. The seat will be on the June 2022 ballot.

When Saylor announced in August that he would not seek re-election in 2022, three potential candidates immediately emerged: Loren, Frerichs and Davis resident Heidy Kellison.

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Jordan Calvert sits shotgun, getting ready for his job with 4-H as clean-up after the horses in the 2019 Youth Day Parade. needed for Youth Day on April 30.

The Kiddie and Main Parades, the Kids Faire, park activities, set up and cleanup are all areas where help is needed. If there is not enough help,

some events may be cancelled.

To volunteer or to ask questions about volunteer opportunities, contact General Chairman Teresa Pisani at teresa@ wintersyouthday. com.

Holiday Bazaar coming to downtown Winters

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer All traditions start as something new.

With time, attendance and enthusiasm, that something new can turn into a full-blown annual event like the Tractor Parade. This is why Delaney Holden of Holden Events is orchestrating a Holiday Bazaar – her something new – for Winters to enjoy.

The Holiday Bazaar is scheduled to take place on Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

While most 21-yearolds are worried about taking the perfect selfie, Holden opted to start her own event business.

A one-woman-wrecking-crew, Holden takes care of every aspect of Holden Events from planning to execution and everything in between.

“I launched Holden Events in April 2021.

I just love supporting small businesses and events like this gives local and small ven-

dors an opportunity to sell themselves,” said the Vacaville native. “To give people and businesses an opportunity to promote themselves is my number one goal and to do it at different locations.”

If one were to doubt Holden’s event-planning prowess, it’d be important to recall the 3,000 attendees she drew to an event she recently put on for Green River Brewing & Taproom.

She is, however, expecting even more on Dec. 11 for her Holiday Bazaar event.

“There’s going to be a mix of 120 vendors of all you can imagine. Woodworking, handmade items, kids’ things, clothes and we do a whole mapped layout with cheery Christmas vibes,” Holden said breaking down the details of the event.

“We’ll be having pictures with Santa all day at a Winter Wonderland. There will also be a toy drive for ‘Toys for Tots.’

Vendors will all be giving a raffle item where the Winters Farm to School organization will be running the booths and will also be receiving the earnings of the raffle. This has been the biggest event I’ve ever done and want to make sure it’s community-driven.”

By “big,” Holden is referring to not just the 120 vendors that will be at the event, but the convoy of food trucks and live music as well. All this will take place down Main Street and part of First Street which will be blocked off by barricades.

“We’re encouraging everyone to stay open from an association standpoint because of the influx of people that will be in town. But it depends on the business and location since some are participating at different levels,” said Chris Turkovich, owner of Turkovich Family Wines and the

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Jesse Loren Kellison announced Nov. 10 that she would not be running after all and now Loren has followed suit. Delaini announced her candidacy Nov. 1.

In announcing her intention not to run, Kellison said, “I do not wish to divide women or my hometown, both of which would occur if I were to enter the race.”

In Loren’s announcement on Saturday she said the pandemic “has highlighted the need for continued efforts to increase equity, especially for the Latinx community and

women.

“The opportunity to engage on that at the county level inspired me to consider running for the District 2 seat on the Board of Supervisors.”

However, she said, “I have decided not to run for the board in 2022 in order to remain focused on continuing my work as a member of the Winters City Council.”

No woman has served on the Board of Supervisors in over a decade and no woman has run for the District 2 seat since Helen Thomson ran unopposed in 2006.

Saylor succeeded Thomson, running unopposed in 2010, 2014 and 2018.

Loren said that since being elected to the Winters City Council in 2016, she has “found ongoing satisfaction in collaborating with other leaders in Winters and beyond to improve conditions for all residents,

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Winters Friends of the Library volunteers assemble children’s craft kits to give away at its holiday book sale on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1 – 4 p.m. at the Winters Community Library.

Holiday book sale and free children’s craft kits this weekend

By Diane Cary Special to the Express Winters Friends of the Library (WFoL) will hold a holiday book sale and give away free children’s craft kits on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 1–4 p.m. at the Winters Community Library.

Everyone is invited to browse a wide selection of quality used books, suitable for holiday giving, at very reasonable prices.

There will be a wide variety of children’s books available. All proceeds from the book sale will benefit the Winters Community Library.

Children can pick up a free holiday craft kit to take home and make as a gift or home decoration (while supplies last). They can choose to make rolled beeswax candles, a colorful votive candle holder, or a decorated face mask.

This is a COVID-safe version of the annual WFoL Family Holiday Festival that normally features a large crowd of children singing, making crafts and visiting Santa at the Winters Community Center.

WFoL encourages everyone to enjoy singing, making crafts and reading together at home.

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Putah Creek Council hires on new executive director Putah Creek Council Press Release Putah Creek Council’s Board of Directors is excited to announce that it recently hired Phil Stevens as the organization’s new executive director, starting in December 2021.

“Phil has a strong skillset of previous experiences that include management as executive director of a similar organization, fundraising, restoration, and strategic planning. He brings a lot of enthusiasm to this position, and we’re excited about the future of Putah Creek Council as we grow with Phil as the critical part of our team,” said Brian Bellamy, Chair of the Board.

Stevens has been a passionate conservation professional for over two decades. His earlier work with The Nature Conservancy included leadership positions responsible for securing donor

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Phil Stevens funding as well as program development.

Later he led the Urban Creeks Council, a Bay-area nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring urban streams.

As executive director for that organization, with a comparable mission to Putah Creek Council, he dealt with many similar tasks of project development, managing restoration activities, coordination with other agencies, community outreach, and fundraising. His conserva-

tion work continued as associate director for Marine Applied Research and Exploration followed by forming and becoming principal of the firm Overstory Land Stewardship, which focuses on ecologically sensitive land management.

Stevens has followed the work of Putah Creek Council for some time and is very excited to become the new executive director.

“Putah Creek Council has a remarkable record of achievement over the years. I feel tremendously honored to have a chance to contribute to the organization’s continuing success,” said Stevens.

Putah Creek Council’s mission is to support regional ecosystems through advocacy, education, and community-based stewardship. To learn more, visit online www. putahcreekcouncil. org or facebook.com/ putahcreekcouncil/.

Winters serves as inspiration for statewide broadband legislation

By Katherine Simpson Express staff writer Assemblymember and former Winters Mayor Cecilia Aguiar-Curry came one step closer to her goal of improving broadband service last month with the passage of “The Internet for All Act of 2021.”

The law extends funding to improve internet access across California.

“Whether it’s Winters or another community, the internet is where we’re going,” said Aguiar-Curry.

As a co-author of the bill, Aguiar-Curry cites her work as mayor of Winters as one of the major inspirations.

At that time, “it was shocking that there was just no connectivity,” said Aguiar-Curry.

As mayor she worked with the school board and developers to improve broadband service in Winters.

She said the collaboration of officials in Winters helped bring broadband to the area.

“I think that the city council years ago realized the importance of our schools improving, the school district did.”

“If it wasn’t for them and people believing in education in Winters, we couldn’t have done it,” said Aguiar-Curry.

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“Whether it’s Winters or another community, the internet is where we’re going.”

Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Assemblymember state assembly, Aguiar-Curry’s “number one goal was to have internet for all in the state of California, particularly in rural communities.”

With the new funding, the state will build an open access, high capacity fiber line to carry data between local networks.

It’s called the “middle mile.” Funding for the “last mile” will connect homes and businesses to local networks.

Last mile funding is available to cities like Winters so they can run their own projects.

“Every city and county should be jumping on board and I’ve worked with all of them,” said Curry.

“Luckily having relationships here in Winters, I give them a heads up,” when funding is available.

Aguiar-Curry hosted a town hall meeting on

the law on Nov 16. California Public Utilities Commissioner, Martha Guzman Aceves, cited Aguiar-Curry’s work in Winters as a blueprint for upcoming projects.

“It’s really exciting because the state is taking a really proactive role,” said Guzman Aceves.

Although Winters has served as a model, there is still work to do, said Aguiar-Curry.

Now, the primary issue is making internet access more equitable and affordable.

“Thirty-nine ninethy-nine (dollars) might not seem like that much to you and me but if it prevents families from putting food on the table,” said Aguiar-Curry, “or the choice is between school connectivity and heating your home, that’s not fair.”

Aguiar-Curry encouraged local officials to “work regionally” and “keep their ears to the ground” so they can make the most of resources available from the state.

In addition to funding from the state, the American Rescue Plan and new infrastructure bill will provide further federal dollars. California is likely to receive upwards of 4 million in additional funding from the federal government.

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“Viva Las Dixon” show benefits Dixon teen center

By Bil Paul Special to the Express If you’re an Elvis fan, this show’s for you! On Saturday, Jan. 22, top Elvis impersonator Rob Ely will take the stage at Dixon High School’s community theatre to perform song favorites such as “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

The fundraiser for Dixon’s Teen Center

will begin at 7 p.m.

Ely has won top honors at Elvis talent competitions around the U.S. He won Grand Champion at the Laughlin, Nev. Elvis Festival and performs close to 200 shows per year around the U.S. Only 300 tickets are available for the show at the DHS theater (555 College Way) in Dixon. Tickets may be purchased online at Eventbrite.com

(search “Elvis Dixon”).

Tickets are $30 each and may be purchased in Dixon at the Chamber of Commerce, Dixon Florist and the Grocery Outlet. Raffle prizes will also be offered.

Dixon’s Teen Center first opened in 2011, and looks forward to continuing operations after a closure due to COVID-19.

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Joe Martinez wasn’t thinking about a tractor parade in 1989 as he worked on the linkage for the three point hitch on his tractor. It’s yet unclear if Martinez Ranches will have an entry in this year’s Tractor Parade, but this tractor (which appears to be an old Ford) would qualify as an antique. Knowing Joe, it is still running strong. This year’s Tractor Parade will be December 4, starting on Main Street at 6:30 p.m.

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December 16, 1971

The Winters School Board Monday night voted to extend the contract of School Superintendent James Bernardy to June 30, 1976. The motion to renew was passed by a four to one vote, with John Schmucker voting not to renew.

Richard Clark, Juan Barbosa, John Carbahal and Chuck Thomson won special awards at the Winters High School football awards banquet, held last Thursday evening in the High School Gymnasium.

A picture of Putah Creek will be featured on the cover of the new telephone book to be ready for distribution on Monday, December 27, according to Jack Harmonson, of Woodland, local manager of Pacific Telephone.

Home delivery of mail in Winters has been approved by the U.S. Postal Service, according to J.R. Chapman, Postmaster.

The following property transfer was recorded in Woodland recently, with an approximate amount based on transfer taxes: Pedro G. and Salvadora R. Manas to Eusabio and Catherine Carrion, property east of Winters, $40,000.

Under direction of Teresa F. Tutt, music director of Winters schools, the local Parent Teacher Student Association will present a Christmas program tonight at 8 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.

December 27, 1956

The Solano County Board of Supervisors has called for bids on $58,000 bonds, to be issued by the Wolfskill School District.

Money from the sale of the bonds will be used to construct additional school facilities.

In a property transaction recorded last week in Woodland, Harry and Versa Timmons sold property in the Edwards Addition here to Eugene J. and Beverly J. Franke for an indicated $2,500.

Mr. and Mrs. William Waroff, of Winters, are the parents of a son, Michael David, born at the Woodland Clinic Hospital on December 19, 1956.

Mr. and Mrs. James L. McClish have announced the engagement of their daughter, Nancy Clare McClish and Martin James Newkom of Sutter County.

Among those from Winters attending the P.G. and E. annual party for the children of employees last Thursday were the following and their families: Messrs. and Mesdames Glenn Kidder, Albert Ichtertz, Robert Bishop, Lem Bledsoe, Donald Doster and Cord Hailey.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Graf and daughters, Patty and Peggy, of Yuba City were Christmas guests at the home of Jack’s parents, Postmaster and Mrs. Charles A. Graf.

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YEARS AGO December 26, 1941

The judges of outdoor Christmas tree and window decorations have made the following awards: outside live tree, O.C. Holmes, first prize, J.S. Scott, second; outdoor illuminated tree, C.S. Niemann, first, John Chulick, second; inside tree and window decorations, Thomas Fox, first, Francis McGarr, second, and Mrs. G.M. Vasey, third.

Camera Girton is one of a group who has notice to report for service December 26 in Bakersfield. Girton will be in air service.

Saturday, January 3, is the date chosen by Miss Jean Griffin for her marriage to Ralph Davis of Walnut Grove.

Jack and Ted Mermod motored to Berkeley Wednesday, Mrs. Lucy Berg and Miss Lottie returning with them for the holiday.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Judy of Walnut Grove were in town Tuesday. Judy’s mother, Mrs. D.O. Judy returned with them to spend Christmas in their home.

Herman Albert Meyer, Aggie student, has enlisted in the U.S. Army service.

Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Ruggles and son spent Christmas day with their daughter, Mrs. L. Drivon and family in Oakland.

Miss Corabel Moore of Stockton is a holiday guest at the Percy Moore home.

115 YEARS AGO

December 28, 1906

Two dispatches from Vallejo were published in the Call on Wednesday which indicate that two electric railroad companies are striving to reach Winters.

Miss Belle Foster, who is taking the course as professional nurse in a Sacramento hospital, came home for Christmas.

Mrs. D. Wilson went to Martinez Monday, to visit her daughter, Mrs. W.G. Reed, during the holidays.

Mrs. AJ. Snodgrass went to Santa Rosa Monday to spend the holidays with her son’s family.

Elwood Sackett returned Thursday to Berkeley.

Mr. and Mrs. Noah Clark went to Fresno Monday to visit Mrs. Clark’s relatives.

C.S. Chambers went to the city to spend Christmas with his parents.

Adrian Overhouse came home from Sacramento last Saturday to spend Christmas with his parents.

Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Ames are visiting at the home of their daughter.

Prof. Si Hoyt, the man of magic, mirth and mystery, will give two performances in the Winters Opera House Friday and Saturday night. Prices: 15 cents, 25 cents, 35 cents.

Misses Sara Culton, Edna Dexter and Anita Anderson came home from the State Normal at San Jose last Saturday.

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Nov. 20: 1:20 p.m., medical aid, 200 block of Grant Avenue. ~8:34 p.m., medical aid, 620 block of Ivy Loop.

Nov. 22: 10:08 a.m., medical aid, Positas Road. ~10:25 a.m., medical aid, 600 block of Snapdragon Street. ~1:46 p.m., odor investigation, 200 block of Main Street. ~6:25 p.m., medical aid, 100 block of Caselli Court.

Nov. 23: 6:12 p.m., medical aid, 300 block of Creekside Way. ~10 p.m., medical aid, 80 block of Owings Court.

Nov. 24: 11:12 a.m., investigation (low hanging wires), Second Street/Grant Avenue. ~12:37 p.m., medical aid, Railroad Avenue/ Wolfskill Street.

Nov. 25: 12:19 p.m., fire alarm, 400 block of Morgan Street. ~5:09 p.m., medical aid, Broadview Lane/ Morgan Street.

Police Arrest Log

Nov. 18: Armando Palmerian Guzman (Age 34), Charges: Two Winters PD Misdemeanor Bench

Warrants, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail. ~Thomas Alan Johnson (Age 58); Charges: Assault w/ a deadly weapon, Vandalism under $400; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail.

Nov. 19: Adam Aquilno Bertinoia (Age 37); Charges: Driving under the influence of alcohol, Driving with an opened container; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail.

Nov. 20: Abel Geovanni Herrera Rodriguez (Age 22); Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/DUI .08 percent or greater, Failure to stop at limit line against solid red arrow, Driving with an open container; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail.

Case Log

Nov. 14: E Grand (sic) Avenue/Timber Crest Road, Traffic Collusion (sic).

Nov. 16: 11:19 p.m., 100th block of E Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm. ~11:44 p.m., 800th block of W Main Street, Verbal Argument.

Nov. 17: 10:53 p.m., 100th block of E Grant Avenue, Assist Outside Agency.

Nov. 18: 1:56 p.m., 400th block of Railroad Avenue, Vehicle Towed. ~1:56 p.m., 400th block of Cottage Circle, Towed Vehicle.

Nov. 19: 9:05 a.m., 100th block of Summerwood Drive (Woodland), Outside Agency Assist.

Nov. 20: 5:34 p.m., 800th block of Fenley Way, Audible Alarm.

Nov. 21: 11:28 a.m., 10th block of Abbey Street, Grand Theft. ~5:55 a.m., 700th block of Lupine Way, Brandishing a weapon.

Nov. 22: 1:32 p.m., 700th block of Matsumoto Lane, Forgery and Counterfeiting.

Obituary Mary Jane Tufveson March 21, 1948–Nov. 27, 2020 It has been one year since we lost our loving wife and mother, Mary Tufveson. At this time, we would like to reflect on her life and her love here on earth with us.

Mary was completely devoted to God and her family. Her love of children was apparent in her life’s work.

She was a special education aide within the Fairfield-Suisun school district for over 20 years. She also volunteered her time in her church nursery and for Vacation Bible school. Once retired, she was overjoyed at the opportunity to provide daycare for her beloved granddaughter Sophy Tufveson.

Mary’s exuberant laugh and kind spirit endeared her to many.

Her native American Indian heritage, of the Pueblo and Apache tribes, was something she was fiercely proud of. Mary delighted in life. Throughout it, she found true unconditional love, and raised a close and loving family.

She is survived by

her husband and best friend, John Tufveson.

Her four children: Maria Mendez, Cathy Lujan-Tufveson, Sean (Caroline) Tufveson and Kim Tufveson.

And her cherished grandchildren Jaime (Jr.) Mendez, Jose Valdivia, Jeremy Lujan, Jonathan Sandoval and Sophy Tufveson.

Rest in paradise sweet angel. We know that you watch over all of us now. Your physical presence is greatly mourned, but your spirit lives on through us all and in our cherished memories.

No services were held due to the pandemic, however friends wishing to honor Mary are invited to donate in her name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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“Volunteering with Winters Farm to School has truly been a priviledge.

The whole organization is selfless and stays focused on helping meet the nutritional needs of the Winters school children.”

HONOREE Continued from Page 1 “Through her efforts Winters Farm to School was able to continue helping Cathy Olsen and her staff at the Winters schools provide nearly 3,600 meals weekly during the pandemic,” Macy said.

Hanson said some of her highlights from working with WFS has included: • Working in the school garden, knowing that the children would be able to see food grow, learn about the process and then consume the garden’s bounty.

• Seeing firsthand what Olsen and her Winters School Food Services team were able to do in the face of COVID restrictions and to know we were supporting their heroic efforts.

Hanson said she felt honored to receive the recognition and lucky to work with the women on the WFS board.

“Volunteering with Winters Farm to School has truly been a privilege. The whole organization is selfless and stays focused on helping to meet the nutritional needs of the Winters school children,” Hanson said.

“I am so amazed and

Nanette Hanson, WFS member appreciative of the generosity that the Winters community has shown to support our efforts, from local businesses to farmers to many individual supporters who have stepped up to help us with our mission.”

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Winters to stay in District 2, Supervisors vote on map

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media Yolo County supervisors approved a final district map on Tuesday, Nov. 23 — one that brings the populations of all five districts to within a 2.5 percent deviation.

Prior to redrawing the lines, District 1 had a significantly larger population than other districts thanks to the growth of West Sacramento between 2010 and 2020.

Under the map approved last Tuesday — known as Draft Map

VARIANT Continued from Page 1 conclusion that you would not eliminate all protection against this particular variant,” he said.

Health officials are now recommending that everyone 18 and over and six months past their second Pfizer or Moderna shot or two months past their Johnson & Johnson dose get a booster shot as soon as possible.

In Yolo County residents have many options for getting boosters, including from healthcare providers and pharmacies. The county’s Health & Human Services Agency also has clinics scheduled this week targeting both boosters for adults as well as pediatric Pfizer doses for children ages 5 to 11.

5 — a portion of northeast West Sacramento was shifted to District 3 (home to the city of Woodland) while a northern portion of Woodland in District 3 was moved to District 5, a largely rural district that is also home to Knights Landing, Esparto, Madison and the Capay Valley.

The largest district population-wise is now District 2 — currently represented by Supervisor Don Saylor of Davis — with a population of 43,851. District 1, represented by Supervisor Oscar Villegas of West

Sacramento, is now the smallest with a population of 42,774.

But during the redistricting process over the last several months, county supervisors also heard from a number of rural residents as well as residents of the city of Winters who wanted District 5 to be an agricultural-centered district that included Winters.

A map was devised that did exactly that, but it would have reduced the Latino voting-age population in District 5 to 35.6 percent, something the

UCLA Voting Rights Project said would likely violate voting rights law and invite a lawsuit.

While county supervisors did not weigh in on that issue, they voted unanimously two weeks ago not to move forward with that map, supporting instead a map that left Winters in District 2.

Supervisors had previously voiced support for including rural and agricultural land in all five supervisorial districts, rather than concentrating it all in one district.

Booster shots for adults will be available at two county clinics this week: • Thursday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the HHSA Bauer Building, 137 N Cottonwood St. in Woodland. The clinic will offer Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots with appointments required for boosters.

• Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Yolo County Office of Education, 1280 Santa Anita Court, #100, in Woodland where Pfizer pediatric first and second doses will be available as well as booster shots for adults.

To schedule an appointment, or find other vaccination options, visit myturn.ca.gov or call 1-833-422-4255 or visit www.yolocounty. org/getvaccinated Yolo County resi-

dents can also schedule a call-to-order vaccine at home or work, by calling 530-902-3230 (English); 530-379-3465 (Spanish). Yolo County staff will deliver a free vaccine to any resident 12 and older.

ization.

The vast majority of COVID-19 patients in Yolo County’s two hospitals have been unvaccinated, Sisson said, and the few that were vaccinated are primarily older adults who had not received booster shots.

As of Monday, there were eight COVID-19 patients total at Sutter Davis Hospital and Woodland Memorial Hospital, two of them vaccinated.

Meanwhile, nearly 40 percent of county residents are not yet fully vaccinated so not even eligible for a booster.

As of Nov. 22, 69 percent of county residents had received at least one vaccine dose and 61.2 percent were fully vaccinated.

County stats County officials have reported high demand for booster shots at recent vaccination clinics, but the percentage of boosted residents remains relatively low. As of Nov. 22, the county reported that 17.7 percent of county residents had received a booster shot.

Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson reported last week that just two in five Yolo County seniors over the age of 65 had received their booster shots, and that is the group at the highest risk of severe disease and hospital-

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SALMON Continued from Page 1 something about it,” Marovich said.

“Eighty-one Chinook have died on our doorstep,” Marovich said. The reason is low dissolved oxygen in the water and salmon need a high level of oxygen to survive, he said. To his knowledge, the low oxygen situation is “unprecedented.”

“Nothing like this has happened in the 20 years that I’ve been streamkeeper, so there’s something new going on. We really don’t understand it,” said Marovich.

Several hundred Chinook typically complete the run each year. A peak run occurred in 2017, with about 1,700 fish and their offspring were expected to return in three to four years, he said. Very few fish return after five years at sea due to the pressures of ocean fishing, so the 2017 peak run is not seeing the return numbers anticipated for 2021.

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“Nothing like this has happened in the 20 years that I’ve been streamkeeper, so there’s something new going on.”

Rich Marovich, Streamkeeper during respiration as oxygen is drawn out of the water and then increases during the day as aquatic vegetation releases oxygen into the water during photosynthesis. Yet the low dissolved oxygen level has dropped precipitously over the past three weeks and hasn’t shown signs of recovery.

Along the east levee of the Yolo Bypass is a toe drain that connects the mouth of Putah Creek to Prospect Slough, the Sacramento River and the Delta. Marovich said the water at the toe drain looks black as though it is loaded with organic matter and is so bad that it is killing carp.

Marovich drove around the 14,000 acres of the wildlife refuge and saw dead carp everywhere.

“Carp do not usually die from bad water.

CITY Continued from Page 1 farther you get along the planning process for any given project, more investment, or even made much greater cost that is to changing it,” said Britten. “If the climate Commission has a good idea and does it late, it might be too expensive to actually incorporate it; whereas if it were done early, it will be more likely to to go into the project.”

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When you’re killing the carp then something is drastically wrong,” Marovich said.

As far as pollutants being placed in the water causing the low dissolved oxygen condition, Marovich said, “I don’t think you have to look for exotic explanations.

Low dissolved oxygen is sufficient to kill fish and Instances of toxic substances are exceedingly rare these days.”

Although the condition has been reported to various agencies, Marovich is concerned that the call is not being met with urgency and expediency.

The water agency sent out a hydrologist to survey the dissolved oxygen in the toe drain and plans are in place to conduct a boat survey up from the delta to see how far the bad water fit the senior center has identified areas that could be named after major donors.

The council approved the list of prices for naming rights to various areas and fixtures. The community room, main room, and library are among areas with available naming rights.

In addition, outdoor benches and commemorative bricks have available naming rights; however, the building itself won’t be available for naming. Sandra Vickery said that the building simply be called the Winters Senior Center.

extends back into the toe drain.

Marovich said the Delta Watermaster should be overseeing and preserving the Delta’s water quality. He wrote a letter regarding the water quality on Nov. 24.

At this time, he said, “water quality is not being protected” and speculated that the low dissolved oxygen levels are created by low flow zones in the toe drain as water is diverted by agriculture, flooding for duck clubs and waterfowl habitats.

With salmon on decline and threatened, “The chance to establish native origin fish returning to establish a unique population in Putah Creek is important to the recovery of salmon as a whole,” Marovich said. “We could have potentially 3,000 spawners in Putah Creek each year,” he added.

Marovich said this situation is something they’ve not seen before and may take a while to figure out.

“We’re seeking answers and we don’t have them yet,” Marovich said.

Vickery said, “We’d like it named just simply that way to honor all of the seniors in our community.”

Councilmember Pierre Neu, who has attended nearly all of the planning meetings, commended the work on the Senior Center.

“They’ve really been working hard,” said Neu.

Main Street closures The Main Street weekend road closure is scheduled to end on Dec. 13 after the Holiday Bazaar event on Dec. 11.

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Pocos trabajadores de escasos recursos pueden votar sobre los sindicatos Por Grace Gedye y Jesse Bedayn CalMatters Shirley Reyes se sentó cerca de su hijo de 17 años en el sofá, acribillándolo con preguntas sobre los sindicatos mientras este buscaba en Google el costo y los beneficios de la negociación colectiva en su teléfono. Reyes, una madre soltera filipina, tenía curiosidad y estaba un poco ansiosa. Algunos representantes sindicales ya habían llamado a su pequeña unidad habitacional en Daly City, una comunidad mayoritariamente asiática al sur de San Francisco. Se preguntó si estaría arriesgando uno de sus trabajos limpiando habitaciones de hotel simplemente por hablar con ellos.

Los hallazgos de su hijo comenzaron a tranquilizarla. Los sindicatos tienen como objetivo negociar salarios más altos y mejores beneficios para los trabajadores. Es probable

BAZAAR Continued from Page 2 Winters Downtown Business Association President.

“Delaney’s done a good job organizing this and we can easily see a huge turnout. In the future we’ll see what date works best for this event, but we’re happy she’s doing this for downtown and happy to work with her.”

The scale of putting on an event of this size is enough to reduce one to a nervous puddle.

For Holden, it’s just another day in the office where taking on challenges is just part of the job.

“I have such expectations for these events and for Holden Events as a whole. I always want to deliver and take pride in being a one-woman-show

que la cirugía a la que se sometió hace seis años le hubiera costado menos con un seguro médico negociado por el sindicato.

Después de meses de discusiones silenciosas en el trabajo, Reyes recibió una boleta para emitir su voto secreto oficial.

Era una pregunta de sí o no.

Es una pregunta que un gran número de trabajadores de California, un tercio de los cuales gana $15 por hora o menos, no ha tenido la oportunidad de responder.

La participación sindical está en mínimos históricos y la negociación colectiva es menos frecuente en el comercio minorista, los restaurantes y los hoteles, segmentos del sector privado con altas concentraciones de empleos de bajos salarios.

California quiere cambiar eso. La Comisión para el Futuro del Trabajo, convocada por el gobernador demócrata Gavin Newsom que tiene meand making sure it’s all done right,” Holden said discussing her extensive to-do list on planning the Holiday Bazaar. “I started by emailing the city, sent out all the paperwork like the special events request and the amplified sound permit. Then it had to get approved by the city, then I had to send out vendor applications on social media, and as the applications came in, I approved them and got payments, then port-o-potties had to get purchased, I had to make sure the vendors had single-day business licenses from the city and do social media promotions.”

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tas de largo alcance para sacar a millones de trabajadores californianos de la pobreza, propuso que más trabajadores estén representados como parte de la solución para frenar la asombrosa brecha salarial del estado.

La comisión, que incluyó a líderes laborales y empresariales, afirmó en su informe final publicado a principios de este año que, si bien un título universitario reduce la posibilidad de un trabajo de bajo salario en un 33%, la membresía sindical mejora esas probabilidades en un 39%.

Eso podría ser de gran ayuda en un estado donde uno de cada tres hogares con adultos que trabajan tiene dificultades para pagar sus necesidades básicas, mientras que el 2% superior controla el 20% de la riqueza.

La comisión insta a empleadores y empleados a llegar a un acuerdo sobre un nuevo pacto social que fomente empleos

de calidad durante la próxima década.

Pero primero, eso requiere crear consenso en torno a los principios básicos de dar a los trabajadores una mayor voz, ya sea a través de sindicatos u organizaciones de trabajadores.

Eso no ha sucedido hasta la fecha.

Voces disminuidas El rápido crecimiento de los empleos tecnológicos altamente calificados y la pérdida de empleos industriales en los mercados laborales mundiales han ampliado significativamente la brecha entre ricos y pobres.

Al mismo tiempo, la organización de los trabajadores ha disminuido. La proporción de trabajadores de California en un sindicato ha disminuido constantemente de alrededor del 40% en la década de 1950 al 16% el año pasado.

La participación sindical es especialmente baja en el sector privado, que rep-

resenta el 84% de la fuerza laboral estatal.

Hoy, 1 de cada 10 trabajadores del sector privado pertenece a un sindicato, en comparación con 1 de cada 2 en el sector público.

Sin embargo, estos trabajadores del sector privado son los que más necesitan una voz.

Numerosos informes han documentado el impacto desproporcionado de la pandemia en los trabajadores esenciales, muchos de los cuales son inmigrantes y mujeres de color. Muchos de los trabajadores pobres están empleados en la economía de servicios, como el comercio minorista, la hostelería y el turismo.

Ellos son los que fabrican y entregan alimentos, producen y envasan productos, además de limpiar y cuidar de los demás, sin embargo, no pueden hacer frente a sus propias facturas.

Para Reyes, quien trabaja en el Marriott Waterfront, votar sí a

UC Davis easing COVID testing requirements Mandatory testing for staff, students will end Jan. 17

By Caleb Hampton McNaughton Media UC Davis will relax COVID-19 testing requirements for nearly all students, staff and faculty beginning Jan. 17, Chancellor Gary S. May announced two weeks ago.

Until then, campus affiliates who are vaccinated will continue to be tested once every two weeks. Unvaccinated students, staff and faculty are tested every four days and will continue to be after Jan. 17.

In ending the testing requirement, May cited the high vaccination rate among campus affiliates and the low COVID-19 positivity rate reported throughout the fall quarter. As of last week, 99 percent of UC Davis students and 95 percent of employees were vaccinated against COVID-19.

Since the quarter began in mid-September, the test positivity rate has hovered around 0.1 percent. As of this week, just one percent of the campus’ isolation and quar-

LOREN Continued from Page 2 protect and enhance our resources, address pressing needs, and help chart an equitable course for the future.

“For example, as the 2020–2021 chair of the Yolo County Transportation District Board of Direc-

“UC Davis has truly emerged as a role model for our response to the pandemic.”

Gary S. May, UD Davis Chanellor antine housing facilities were in use. There are 250 beds in total dedicated for use as isolation or quarantine housing.

“I would like to thank everyone once again for making our return to in-person instruction go as safely and as smoothly as possible,” May said. “Your continued diligence in following our health protocols has made all the difference.”

Testing requirements will remain in place over the next month and a half to ensure that UC Davis affiliates traveling for the holidays do

tors,” Loren said, “I led our agency in partnering with Caltrans to secure a $85.9 million grant to improve the I-80 corridor. When the pandemic reduced YoloBus ridership in 2020 while Yolo Food Bank needed to get pallets of food to countywide distribution points, I helped connect the organizations so Yol-

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not return to campus with COVID-19 undetected. After winter break, students, staff and faculty will need to get tested at least once between Jan. 3-16.

“Per the new campus testing guidance, after Jan. 17, 2022, fully vaccinated students or employees will no longer be required to get tested every 14 days. However, they are still encouraged to test regularly to help to continue to identify asymptomatic cases within the community,” UC Davis’ Campus Ready guidance states.

The campus’ in-house rapid testing program, available to Davis community members through Healthy Davis Together, a partnership between the city and university, has won awards and gained national attention for successfully limiting the spread of COVID-19 over the past year.

“UC Davis has truly emerged as a role model for our response to the pandemic,” May said.

oBus vehicles could move the food and drivers could remain employed.

“Innovative collaborations are the Yolo Way, which has stood us in good stead as we’ve faced significant challenges that go beyond any one jurisdiction, including the LNU Lightning Complex Fire and the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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Reyes comenzó a destinar $200 al mes para la matrícula universitaria de su hijo, retrasando sus largos días de trabajo y, su parte favorita, cocinando la cena para su hijo.

Aunque Reyes fue despedida por la pandemia, el contrato sindical le dio prioridad para regresar.

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“I look forward to ongoing opportunities to work with representatives from across Yolo County to find solutions and explore opportunities.”

As Kellison did when announcing her decision not to run, Loren highlighted the need for county supervisors to focus on issues impacting children and families “I hope the current and future Board of Supervisors will prioritize safety-net issues including food insecurity, juvenile justice, infant and maternal health, and affordable childcare, all of which have been highlighted during the pandemic,” Loren said. “I look forward to being a city partner in those efforts.”

“Thank you to all who rallied behind my possible candidacy for supervisor,” she added. “I am deeply humbled by your support and look forward to continuing to work together in service to our community.”

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Wragg Ridge Preserve expands at south tip of Lake Berryessa

By Todd R. Hansen McNaughton Media The Wragg Ridge Preserve at the southern end of Lake Berryessa has been expanded.

The Land Trust of Napa County has added 40 acres, bringing the preserve to 1,950 acres, the agency announced.

“We’re excited to add this property to protected lands in the area,” Doug Parker, chief executive officer of the land trust, said in the statement. “This acquisition ensures that an important gap within protected lands in this area is permanently protected for wildlife and helps to further protect the area’s extensive oak woodlands.

The Bay Area Conservation Lands Network identified this property as a high priority for conservation.”

The new addition is adjacent to 30,000 acres owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which includes the lake and the land that surrounds it.

The Reclamation land also abuts the nearby 2,500acre Quail Ridge Reserve, part of the University of California’s Natural Reserve System, which is a partnership between UC, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Land Trust of Napa County.

“Wragg Ridge Preserve is dominated by extensive oak woodlands – predominantly blue oaks and interior live oaks, with some black oaks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has documented habitat for more than 300 wildlife species that depend on oak

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The view of Lake Berryessa from the northern end of the Land Trust of Napa County’s Wragg Ridge Preserve. woodlands for food and shelter. Protection is a priority as oak woodlands are endemic to the region and only a small percentage are protected statewide,” the land trust statement said.

County offers tips on applying for benefits

By John Fout Special to the Express Due to an unprecedented increase in applications for Medi-Cal, CalFresh and CalWORKS, Yolo County residents may experience extended wait times and delays in processing benefits. Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is processing applications in the order they are received; and appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as they work diligently to serve Yolo County.

To avoid any preventable delays in processing your application, HHSA recommends submitting a completed application. Include: • Completed applica-

tion form(s) with as many questions answered as possible • Signatures for all applicable form(s) • Proof of Residency, Identification, Income and other applicable verifications • Current contact information where you can be reached Additionally, they ask clients to arrive on time for their appointment or call. Rescheduling missed appointments can add multiple weeks to the process.

Yolo County residents can apply by visiting www.mybenefitscalwin. org or GetCalFresh.org, and by calling HHSA at 1-833-744-HHSA (1-833744-4472). Additionally, interested parties can apply in person Monday through Friday from 8

a.m. to 4 p.m. at one of our following locations: • 111 E Grant Ave., Winters • 100 A St., Davis • 25 N Cottonwood St. Woodland • 500 Jefferson Blvd., West Sacramento For additional information on how to connect with HHSA and their services, visit www. yolocounty.org/HHSA or call their toll-free phone line at 1-833-744-HHSA (1-833-744-4472).

The phone line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English, Spanish and Russian with automated transfer options available; agents are available for questions Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.

The property was purchased from the Goetze family, which owned and ranched thousands of acres in the area for decades, from Bruno Goetze, the grandfather of the current

owners. He had a ranch in Wragg Canyon, where Pleasure Cove is now.

“A significant amount of this large landholding was sold by Bruno’s son, Ernie Goetze, to the federal government in 1955 as part of the eminent domain that led to the construction of Monticello Dam and the creation of Lake Berryessa,” the land trust reported.

Besides extensive oak woodlands, the Wragg Ridge Preserve contains priority wetlands, including a creek, seasonal pools and year-round ponds. The wetlands provide habitat for rare species, including the federally listed California red-legged frog, one of the few federally listed species in Napa County.

For more information, visit Land Trust of Napa County at napalandtrust. org.

Tuleyome offers naturalist course

By Nate Lillge Special to the Express Tuleyome is once again providing a Certified California Naturalist course in partnership with the University of California. Tuleyome’s Naturalist course, which begins in January 2022, introduces students to the wonders of California’s unique ecology and engages them in the study of, and fosters a sense of stewardship of, our region’s natural communities.

The program uses handson learning, problem-solving, citizen science and volunteer service to build an appreciation for and deep understanding of the Northern Inner Coast Range Mountains and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument region. No special degrees or previous naturalist experience is required.

Class time is set aside to help students learn how to

accurately identify some of the region’s most common plant, animal, and insect species. Participants are also eligible for four academic credits through UC Davis Extension for an additional fee.

Tuleyome’s 2022 naturalist classes start Jan. 14 and continues for 10 consecutive Fridays from noon to 4 p.m.

To keep all students safe and healthy, Tuleyome is offering students the choice to attend classes in person or via Zoom.

In addition to the 10 classroom dates, students are required to attend three field trips, scheduled for Saturdays during the class. These in-field classes help students understand and apply what is learned in the classroom and how to collect data and interact with nature.

Visit Tuleyome’s website at www.tuleyome.org/projects/ calnat for more information and to sign up.

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Smiles welcomes ‘Dr. Kinga’

By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer

Thursdays Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m.-as supplies last, RISE, Inc., 200 Baker St. - Rooms 4 & 5, 530-668-0690 Yolo County Housing Authority Food Distribution, third Thursday, 11 a.m.-Noon, 62 Shams Way, 530-668-0690 Tuesday, December 7 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/city-council-meetings_/ Wednesdays Eat Well Yolo Drive-Through Food Distribution, Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. — as supplies last, Winters High student parking lot, off Railroad Avenue.

Community Events Friday, December 3 Winters Wonderland, 4-8:30 p.m., Downtown Winters Main Street, Rotary Park Saturday, December 4 Tractor Parade, 6:30 p.m., Main Street Saturday, December 11 Holiday Bazaar & Makers Event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown Winters Main Street

Upcoming Thursday, December 16

Smiles of Winters dental office has hired a new associate dentist to their practice.

Dr. Kinga Fiedorczuk, referred to as “Dr. Kinga” around the office, joined Dr. Ana Maria Antoniu and her staff at the Grant Avenue dental practice to provide general dentistry.

Fiedorczuk received her dental license in 2019 after attending dental school, passing her dental boards and then completing a 28-month program at Rutger’s University.

Prior to joining Smiles of Winters in August, she worked for both a private and corporate dental office.

Born and raised in Poland, Fiedorczuk and her family immigrated to the United States when she was in high school and settled in Chicago. She didn’t speak English when she arrived, so during high school she said it was easier for her to focus on math and science courses while she learned English.

With a passion for art, Fiedorczuk said she loves anything of a manual nature such as sculpting and painting. In fact, at one point during high school she told her parents she wanted to be an artist, but they didn’t waste any time telling her she needed to find a “real job.”

Interestingly, during her junior year of high school she took a career test that identified the profession of dentistry as one career option she

Saturday 1-5 p.m.

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The Avid Reader

6:30-7 p.m., https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/569996903

If The Avid Reader sounds familiar, that’s because it’s a local bookstore with its roots in Davis.

Although the store is new to the town, co-owners, Erin and Brett Arnold — who also happen to be husband and wife — fell in love with Winters long ago.

“We love the town.

We drive to Winters all the time for the food and events, and it made sense for us to expand over there,” Erin Arnold said explaining her and her husband’s affection for the little town.

“When the opportunity came to move into a pop up like the Collective, we said ‘yes!’

We got it sorted out before the holidays and it’s been a way for us to expand and offer books to people.”

Taking over owner-

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Library Services Pickup,

Winters Community Library, Tuesday 5-8 p.m.,

Mother Goose on the Loose, Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m., https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/98471793400 Lunchtime Storytime, Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m., https://instagram.com/winters_wfol Storytime with Ms. Kate, Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m., https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/98188024347 Virtual English Conversation Group, Tuesday, 2-3 p.m., One time registration required: Contact Nancy Pacheco 530-666-8019 or nancy.pacheco@yolocounty.org

Ongoing Healthy Yolo Together COVID-19 Testing, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Winters High School parking lot near Gym, 11 a.m.–6:15 p.m. (Closed 1:45–2:45 p.m.)

Winters Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Meeting details: https://wfol.org/ Winters Music Boosters meeting, second Monday, 7-8 p.m., Meeting details check: https://www. musicboosterswinters.org/ Winters Senior Foundation Chair Yoga Class for Seniors, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.) Outdoor Storytime, Second and fourth Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Library Teaching Garden (Weather permitting) Winters Senior Foundation Game Days, Thurdays, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.) Winters Open Mic, third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 6 p.m.), 22 Main St. Democracy Winters meeting, first/third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-Noon, Meeting details in newsletter, contact info@democracywinters.org Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: » St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. (back

“From what I can tell, Winters cares about local businesses.

And it feels like a natural connection between us with a family-owned business.”

entrance) Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m. and Fridays, 7-8 a.m. » Yolo Housing office building, 62 Shams Way: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.

and she entered the specialized study of dentistry.

Upon graduation, Fiedorczuk was one of 1,400 applicants vying for acceptance to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Of the 1,400 applicants, she said only 30 were accepted and that she was one of the 30. Twenty-eight months later Fiedorczuk earned her Dental Medicine degree from Rutgers.

Fiedorczuk said she has always enjoyed working with her hands and the practice of dentistry blends this

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Meet the newest members of Winters Collective family The darling of Main Street, The Winters Collective, recently added two new businesses to its bustling ensemble. Pucker & Pop Balloon Creations and The Avid Reader are each moved in and excited to serve the town that supports local like no other.

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should consider.

After high school, Fiedorczuk attended Loyola University Chicago graduating with a bachelor’s of science degree in biology and chemistry. During college, she worked in a dental office where she acquired a passion that led her to decide on a career in dentistry.

After college, Fiedorczuk returned to Poland and enrolled in a five-year dental school program. During the first twoyears she studied alongside medical students until medical and dental students took different educational tracks

Express staff writer

Organizational Meeting, 6 p.m.,

Library

Dr. Kinga Fiedorczuk, left, joins Dr. Ana Maria Antoniu and hygienist Dan Margarit on the Smiles of Winters team.

By Aaron Geerts

Winters JUSD School Board

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Erin Arnold, The Avid Reader owner

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Lynn Laukkanen, owner of Pucker & Pop Balloon Creations, offers party supplies and custom balloon art. ship in February 2020, the Arnolds’ ambition is to bring more literary spaces to the Yolo/ Solano areas. With the Winters Collective, they were able to do

just that. Although it’s a modified space, The Avid Reader carries a carefully curated variety of books to satisfy lovers of any genre.

“We’re hoping, for

Courtesy photo

The Avid Readers is hosting a pop-up shop at the Winters Collective. Residents can now make orders at its website, avidreaderbooks.com and pick up orders there.

now, to create a space for people to access new books and use an independent, local source rather than places that don’t put effort or money back into the community,” Erin said talking about the pop-up version of the bookstore.

“We’re hoping to have it be a pickup location for people who order from us online.

From what I can tell, Winters cares about local businesses. And it feels like a natural connection between us with a family-owned business.”

For information about ordering and to see what The Avid Reader has available, visit avidreaderbooks.com.

Pucker & Pop Balloon Creations Moving in alongside the Arnolds is Lynn Laukkanen and her business Pucker & Pop Balloon Creations.

“I do balloon creations for parties and events. So balloon arches, garlands, table pieces for people at home and for commercial accounts too,” Laukkanen said talking about her experience at the Collective. “I started working here doing it on the side, then Meika asked if I’d be interested in doing a party supply section in the Collective. I thought it was a great opportunity so then came Pucker & Pop Balloon Creations. And it’s also a party supply store.”

Though Laukkanen is an accomplished balloon artist, she doesn’t let it inflate her ego. In fact, one of her favorite aspects of the job is working closely with clients when making her unique creations.

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B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Nationwide home sales jump 7.5 percent in October cent lower.

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ending home sales increased in October, rebounding after a decline the month prior, according to the National Association of Realtors. Contract activity rose monthover-month in each of the four major U.S. regions. On a yearover-year basis, how-

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Winters Express, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 — B3

Express Yourself Aging in place

By Wally Pearce, Winters Elder Day Council Special to the Express Born in 1923 in Yolo County, Joseph resided there his entire life, except for a few weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor when at 18 he joined the Marines, later entering WWII as a combat soldier. Joseph’s first experience as a witness to War was in 1942 when he landed in the Pacific War combat zones: and a memorable crossover into the unknown.

With Joseph’s life forever changed, his return to Yolo County in 1945 was like other combat veterans; he resumed his life, found employment in agriculture, married, raised a family, and became an integral part of his community.

For 58 years, Joseph was married to his beloved Helen until her sudden death in 2003.

Without Helen, Joseph’s daily life was altered, and his family worried about his health and safety.

Knowing Joseph to be a social person, his family felt that by relocating him to an assisted living environment it could be a real benefit for him. Joseph ardently disagreed because he valued his security and freedom along with the ability to work in his yard and take care of Helen’s garden.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC-P) defines aging in place as, “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” When aging in place, older adults may get greater control over their lives. This can lead to higher levels of happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction — all important areas that help older adults feel better and experience healthier lives.

According to an AARP survey, roughly 90 percent of seniors

SMILES Continued from Page 1 lifelong interest with her interest in science. “Dentistry is the gateway to overall health. I want to make people healthier. I want patients to feel good,” she said.

Fiedorczuk’s specialty is in general dentistry, although she has been trained to recognize different pathologies.

When support is needed for a case requiring a specialty beyond her scope, “we collaborate with specialists to help the patient get the help that they need.” she said.

How is dentistry advancing? Very rapidly, said Fiedorczuk, from

When aging in place, older adults may get greater control over their lives. This can lead to higher levels of happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction — all important areas that help older adults feel better and experience healthier lives. wish to live at home.

Senior citizens prefer aging in place, even in cases where physical or cognitive decline makes it difficult to live independently.

According to some gerontology experts, it’s difficult for many senior citizens to choose between aging in place and senior living facilities.

The decision to age in place becomes easier for many families when they’re aware of how living at home benefits their loved ones. Senior citizens who age in place also enjoy a sense of dignity, independence and comfort that only their home can provide.

Many gerontology experts also assert that the average cost for a person living in an assisted living facility in the United States can be expensive and for some, out of reach financially. According to the National Center for Assisted Living, the median cost for assisted living in the United States in 2020 was about $4,300 per month. Yet, according to a Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in California in 2020 was around $4,500 per month.

The phrase, “home is where the heart is” might be a timeworn cliché, but its sentiment remains true. A person’s home is the most important place in their life, offering a sense of familiarity, comfort, and security. Aging in place, allows older adults to stay in a familiar and cherished space and this is a critical and underrated factor in seniors’ quality of life.

Nonetheless, aging in place comes with a price tag as many seniors may need to modify their homes making it safe and livable, and they may also need to hire an in-home caregiver to assist with some activities of daily living.

According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the National Institute on Aging, senior citizens who choose to age in place can save a considerable amount of money in care costs and live a safe, healthy, and independent life for as long as they’re able.

For most senior citizen’s, living at home can also enhance attitude and increase longevity. As a result, seniors that stay at home continue with their daily routines to do what they can independently while maintaining their freedom and that can boost their mental, physical, and emotional health.

Most seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age and respecting their aging in place preference is an important way to support them. Aging in place promotes vigor, satisfaction, a positive quality of life, and self-esteem—all of which are needed to remain happy, healthy, well into old age.

More importantly, for many senior citizens, the emotional value of home far outweighs its monetary value. Senior citizens cherish having their own space simply because it’s a location that doesn’t just act as a home — it is home.

painless injections, use of artificial intelligence, impressions made with scanners, 3D printers creating crowns to software that detects cavities from x-rays and identifies weak areas of a tooth.

Asked how she landed in Winters, Fiedorczuk said, “I think it was fate” adding that as she gets herself settled into the dental office she is hoping to buy a house here.

“As an owner, I want to assure all my patients that I picked Dr. Kinga out of a very large pool of interested people. My selection process is very rigorous, very careful,” said Antoniu.

“When looking for an associate dentist

we wanted someone who was not only a good fit for the office, but also for the community,” added hygienist Dan Margarit.

Fiedorczuk said she likes the community and the dental office team, all whom she has found to be most welcoming and supportive.

Outside of work, her hobbies include travel and trying different restaurants. As for her local food likes, the tacos from El Pueblo have become a favorite.

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What a great time to live in Winters

here is always the question of what to do with visiting relatives?

With a five-year-old to watch, we took him to the park, a couple of times. Lukas was off and running, along with dozens of other kids, playing on all of the different “toys” at the park. From slides to swings, there were kids everywhere. The place was packed, but not to the point where there was a big wait at the zip line.

The kids were nice to each other, waiting their turn and helping the younger children. Made me smile. We weren’t the only ones watching grandchildren or trying to entertain visiting friends and relatives. “Where are you from” brought answers from across the country.

We also took a walk along the creek. This is one of the hidden treasurers in Winters. You can look for turtles, hawks and owls. I have yet to see fish in the creek, but the kids fishing told me they had plenty of bites, but had not caught anything. I didn’t tell them that there is no fishing in the creek during the annual salmon run.

There are signs along the creek about staying out of the water to protect the salmon, but there has been a huge fish die off this year. No one knows why but there is a lack of oxygen in the water at the mouth of Putah Creek. This is the first time this has happened since they started keeping track of water quality in the bypass 20 years ago.

Even the carp are dying.

So far this year, about 90 salmon made it to the mouth of Putah Creek, only five made it into the creek, the rest died.

It isn’t a disaster, yet, but it is close.

Hopefully someone at the Water Resource Board will make an effort to find out what happened before the final salmon try to spawn in late December.

I didn’t try to explain this to Lukas, but it would have been great to show him salmon swimming upstream in Putah Creek. Maybe next year?

Our tree lighting ceremony is this Friday and starts with a hot cocoa crawl at 4 p.m. Check in at the Farmer’s Closet, 9 Main St. The merchants are also planning an Elf Hunt and music

The kids were nice to each other, waiting their turn and helping the younger children.

Made me smile. We weren’t the only ones watching grandchildren or trying to entertain visiting friends and relatives. “Where are you from” brought answers from across the country. that afternoon, too.

The tree lighting is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The Tractor Parade, which has become the biggest event in Winters, is Saturday, Dec. 4. The tractors will line up on Main Street, starting their walk at Haven Street. This is where the lack of street lighting is a plus, as the tractors look better in the dark. The parade ends at Elliot Street or Rotary Park.

There isn’t a bad viewing spot along the route.

There is limited parking so it is better if you walk to downtown. There is paid parking (a community fundraiser) at Mariani Nut Company parking lots and shuttle service from the PG&E gas

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Enjoy life’s little pleasures and have a good week.

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B4 — Winters Express, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Storage Lien Sale There will be a lien sale at Winters Self Storage (W.S.S.), 807 Railroad Ave, Winters, CA. 95694 on December 20th 2021 at 10:00 A.M. This and enforcement is authorized by Division 8, Chapter 10,of the California Business & Professions Code, commencing without warranty or guarantee for Cash only. Purchased items must be removed from W.S.S. immediately following the sale. The following is a general description of items to be sold: B-27 Karen Fiscus Johnson: 2 night stands, 2 end tables, sewing box kit, suitcases, rugs, engine hoist, misc. boxes of household items.

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210997 11/16/2021 lramirez, Deputy

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: 1) HERNANDEZ & SON'S Physical Address: 186 MUIR ST #58 WOODLAND CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) ANGEL FERMIN HERNANDEZ 186 MUIR ST #58 WOODLAND CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ANGEL HERNANDEZ 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, lramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: November 24, December 1, 8, 15 2021

FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE 02/25/2020 FBN Number F20210977 Old FBN Number 2019-689 Jesse Salinas, Clerk; kquam, Deputy The person(s) or entities below are abandoning the use of the following fictitious business name(s): Sacramento Freelance Network 1724 Farnham Avenue Woodland, CA 95776 (Yolo) Previously: 409A Russell St. Winters, CA 95694 The fictitious business name was originally filed in Yolo County on 8/12/2019 and is being ABANDONED by the name of registrant listed below: Modern Roots Marketing LLC 1724 Farnham Avenue Woodland CA 95776 (Yolo) Corporation or Limited Liability Company: Modern Roots Marketing LLC 1724 Farnham Avenue Woodland CA 95776 (Yolo) The business was conducted by: Limited Liability Company s/Mary A Nauer 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, Kimberli Quam, Deputy Clerk Published December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210951 11/02/2021 dho, Deputy

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: 1) NAVARRO'S APIARY Physical Address: 1369 Tyler Dr. Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Fernando Navarro 1369 Tyler Dr. Woodland, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 6/21/2021 s/ Fernando Navarro 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: November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2021

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210996 11/16/2021 dho, Deputy

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: 1) YOLO 365 TOURS Physical Address: 22A MAIN STREET WINTERS CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) YOLO 365 TOURS LLC 22A MAIN STREET WINTERS CA 95694 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: N/A s/Laura Vidales Official Title: Managing Member Corporation Name: YOLO 365 TOURS 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, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: November 24, December 1, 8, 15 2021

Pre-Adoption Summary NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WINTERS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 8.04 OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 8.72 TO, TITLE 8 OF THE WINTERS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE AND ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION Notice is hereby given that on December 7, 2021, the City Council of the City of Winters will consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-04 making certain amendments and additions to the Winters Municipal Code relating to Solid Waste and Organic Waste Disposal Reduction. The following is a summary of the proposed Ordinance: * Requires single-family residences to subscribe to the City’s three-container solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste collection services. * Commercial businesses, including multi-family residential dwellings of five or more units, must also subscribe to the City’s three-container solid waste collection services. * People must sort their solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste into the appropriate container (Trash (Gray Lid), Recycling (Blue Lid), Green and Food Waste (Brown Lid).

“Read the legals.

They’re good for you.” —Charley FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210984 11/12/2021 mlindstrom, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: LAND PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Physical Address: 417 MACE BLVD SUITE J338 DAVIS CA 95618 Mailing Address: 417 MACE BLVD SUITE J338 DAVIS CA 95618 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) LAND PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC 417 MACE BLVD SUITE J338 DAVIS CA 95618 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: N/A s/NAVJOT BAINS Official Title: MANAGER Corporation/LLC Name:LAND PROPERTY HOLDINGS , 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, mlindstrom, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2021-2026 To all interested persons: Petitioner: EVANGELINA BERMUDEZ DE LOPEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name EVANGELINA BERMUDEZ DE LOPEZ to Proposed name EVA BERMUDEZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Jan 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Dept. 10 (Room: Zoom) The address of the court is Yolo Superior Court 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Winters Express Date: November 18, 2021 Samuel T. McAdam Judge of the Superior Court Published December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021

* Commercial businesses may seek a waiver if they do not generate significant amounts of waste, or if they lack the necessary physical space on their premises for certain containers. * Certain businesses that create edible food must contract with a food recovery service or organization to donate that food, and must maintain records related to all food recovery and donation efforts. * The City may inspect solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste containers in order to ensure compliance with all source separating (sorting) requirements. * Implements regulations promulgated by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to implement SB 1383 (Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016).

Please note that the above is simply a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance, it should be read in its entirety. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is posted in the City Clerk’s office at Winters City Hall, 318 1st St, Winters, CA 95694.

Published December 1, 2021

Date: December 1, 2021 Shelly Gunby City Clerk

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20210969 11/16/2021 kquam, Deputy

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: 1) Falafel Center Physical Address: 720 2nd Street Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Halal Taher LLC 3470 Ashley Creek Drive, Loomis, CA 95650 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: N/A s/Aimee Sanatkar Official Title: CFO Corporation Name: Halal Taher 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: November 24, December 1, 8, 15 2021

Public Notice The City of Winters, California, hereby gives notice of the County’s intent to revise the flood hazard information, generally located between Interstate 505 and Hemenway Street.

The flood hazard revisions are being proposed as part of Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) Case No. 21-090752R for a proposed project along Moody Slough. James Corbett is proposing to construct residential homes and a small offsite channel/swale as part of a 10-acre subdivision project east of Walnut Lane.

Once the project has been completed, a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) request should be submitted that will, in part, revise the following flood hazards along Moody Slough. Base Flood Elevations will be established along Moody Slough. The Special Flood Hazard Area will increase/change along Moody Slough and areas south to Putah Creek.

Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed at City Hall at 318 First Street, Winters, CA, Public Works Counter (2nd Floor). Interested persons may call Kirk Skierski at (530) 794-6718 for additional information during normal business hours or email at Kirk.Skierski@cityofwinters.org.

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By Jesse Bedayn CalMatters Officially, California has 1.4 million unemployed residents, but a new study that takes into account people who can’t find jobs that pay above poverty level says the number of “functionally unemployed” is three times higher at 4.8 million.

The analysis by the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, an organization focused on studying the economic well-being of middle and lower-income Americans, found 25.7% of California workers are functionally unemployed, meaning they are seeking, but unable to find, full-time employment paying above the poverty level. That’s compared to the state’s 7.5% unemployment rate.

“Policy leaders, by these headlines and statistics, have been deluded into thinking things are better off than they are,” said LISEP chairman Gene Ludwig, who served as U.S. Comptroller of the Currency under President Bill Clinton.

“Policy leaders, by these headlines and statistics, have been deluded into thinking things are better off than they are.”

Gene Ludwig, LISEP chairman, who served as U.S. Comptroller of the Currency under President Bill Clinton The organization’s new, more inclusive analysis is part of a broader movement to revamp outdated methods of gauging poverty and unemployment.

The chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome H. Powell, wrote in February that “published unemployment rates during COVID have dramatically understated the deterioration in the labor market.” And a report released earlier this year from United Ways of

California, an antipoverty advocacy organization, used a “real cost measure” to estimate that 3.5 million working households in the state don’t make enough to meet their most basic necessities.

For Ludwig, the problem comes down to the government’s current definition of employed. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics defines a person as employed if that person works at least 1 hour during its 7-day survey period.

“You were counted as employed, even if you were desperate to have a full-time job,” Ludwig said.

To capture a more detailed view of the functionally unemployed, LISEP researchers included anyone unemployed, those working part-time but seeking full-time employment and people making below $20,000.

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By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer On Saturday, Nov. 20, after a fantastic playoff game, the Winters Jr. Midgets found themselves going head-to-head with Woodland Christian in the ISAC Super Bowl Championship game.

While all in all the Warriors played really well, the undefeated Woodland Christian Cardinals played a better game. The Winters Jr. Midgets put up a good fight but ultimately lost their championship game by a score of 27-7.

“Woodland Christian is undefeated for a reason and throughout the season only two teams scored in all against Woodland Christian — we were one of the teams,” said head coach Rudy Baylor.

Jackson Holbien has been one of the standout players all season and he was determined to get points on the board for his

WORKERS Continued from Page 5 a motor home with his wife, the 66-year-old applied without success for a number of jobs, including at SolarCity and San Mateo County Health.

In August, he landed a part-time job delivering paint up and down the San Francisco Peninsula 7 hours a day from Tuesday to Friday. That month, he and his wife moved

“All in all, we had a great season and I couldn’t be more proud of this team.

We had a majority of players who had never played before and they got better day by day.”

Head Coach Rudy Baylor team. During the championship game he used his determination. speed and smart running skills to shake the Woodland Christian defense and score a 25yard touchdown.

The Jr. Midget defense played another great game and were able to make adjustments in an attempt to stop the extremely fast Woodland Christian offense. The Winters Jr. War-

into his son’s old apartment, with half the rent paid by his son, a personal trainer.

“I am happy because I am working part time,” said Gonzalez, “but the problem is income, it’s not enough to survive.”

While Gonzalez likes the paint company, which pays him $21 an hour, rent takes half of his wages and the rest doesn’t stave off pangs of hunger at night.

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riors gave up two long runs that Woodland Christian capitalized on for touchdowns and the other two scores came off of two kick off returns.

“All in all, we had a great season and I couldn’t be more proud of this team.

We had a majority of players who had never played before and they got better day by day,” said Baylor.

Baylor and the coaching staff have much gratitude to everyone who came out to support this team.

“There was some great support from the high school players and coaches, community members and of course KS Winters Photography,” said Baylor.

While winning the Championship would’ve been ideal the athletes had an exceptional season and played with so much heart and determination. It will be exciting to see what this group of athletes will do next year with the foundation they have been given.

lines up at San Mateo County charity Samaritan House for fish, fresh produce and dried goods.

“When you are a partial employee,” he said, “you can’t survive.”

California’s unemployment rate hit a high of 16.3 percent in May 2020 and the state has recovered 63.5 percent of jobs lost due to the pandemic. But Gonzalez’s struggle to find enough work is not

Both men’s & women’s teams play unless noted Dec. 7 - VS. Sutter at 3:15 p.m.

Dec. 10 - AT Fairfield at 5 p.m./7 p.m.

Dec. 15 - VS. Williams at 3:15 p.m.

Dec. 17 - AT Wheatland at 4 p.m./6 p.m.

Jan. 6 - AT Hamilton at 3:15 p.m.

Jan. 11 - AT Willows at 3:15 p.m./5:30 p.m.

Jan. 13 - VS. Pierce at 3:15 p.m.

Jan. 18 - VS. Colusa at 3:15 p.m.

Jan. 20 - AT Los Molinos men’s team at 3:15 p.m.

Jan. 25 - AT Live Oak at 3:15 p.m./5:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 - VS. Willows at 3:15 p.m.

Feb. 1 - AT Pierce at 3:15 p.m./5:30 p.m.

Feb. 3 - AT Colusa at 3:15 p.m.

Feb. 8 - VS. Los Molinos men’s team at 3:15 p.m.

Feb. 10 - VS. Live Oak at 3:15 p.m.

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Dec. 10 - VS. Esparto JV 5 p.m./V 8 p.m.

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Jan. 14 - VS. Willows JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

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reflected by California’s standard employment measurements, making him functionally unemployed.

“It is worth examining how we capture and report these figures,” said Alissa Anderson, senior policy analyst at the California Budget & Policy Center, “because they affect how policy choices are made and support is provided for families and households.”

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Jan. 19 - AT Williams JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Jan. 21 - VS. Durham JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Jan. 24 - VS. Paradise JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Jan. 26 - AT Willows JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Jan. 28 - AT East Nicolaus JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

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Feb. 9 SVL Championship Round 1 Feb. 11 SVL Championship Feb. 16 Playoffs first round Feb. 18 Playoffs second round Feb. 23 Playoffs third round Feb. 26 Section Finals Women’s team Dec. 6 - AT Vacaville Christian Varsity 6 p.m.

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Dec. 10 - VS. Esparto JV 3:30 p.m./V 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 15 - AT Anderson JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Dec. 17 Sac County Day V 6 p.m.

Dec. 21 - AT Woodland Christian JV 3:30 p.m./ V 6:30 p.m.

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Jan. 19 - VS. Williams JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Jan. 21 - AT Durham JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Jan. 24 - AT Paradise JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Jan. 26 - VS. Willows JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Jan. 28 - VS. East Nicolaus JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Feb. 1 - AT Pierce JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Feb. 4 - VS. Live Oak JV 5:30 p.m./V 7 p.m.

Feb. 8 SVL Championship Round 1 Varsity 7 p.m.

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ers also found that women had a functional unemployment rate nearly 9 percent higher than men in September 2021. It’s a stark comparison to the .5 percent lower unemployment rate among women offered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Even LISEP’s functional unemployment numbers are a low estimate. While researchers used $20,000 as the poverty line, the Bay Area’s

high rents require that some families make over $100,000 to stay afloat, according to United Ways of California.

“We are headed down a path that, if we don’t deal with these problems,” Ludwig said, “we will see serious social unrest.”

This article is part of the California Divide, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequality and economic survival in California.

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