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Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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Left: Lester Farms Bakery has served as a local staple for over 30 years delighting the community and visitors with freshly-baked pastries, doughnuts, cookies and more. Above: When the COVID pandemic made outdoor seating an essential feature, the Lesters created outside seating using wood from crates from Lester Farms ranch. The backs of the tables featured signage from the ranch.

Lester Farms Bakery closing doors on Friday By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer Loyal customers travel from far and near for Lester Farms Bakery items, including apple fritters, fresh-baked pies and its renowned maple bacon bar. Last week, owners Stan and Sheri Lester announced in a social media post that after more than 30 years in business they are stepping away from the bakery. “It is time for the donut fryer machine to take a much needed rest. Making hundreds of donuts daily gets tiring after a while,” the post said.

Lester Farms Bakery is the original farm-to-fork bakery in Yolo County. For three decades it have been the go-to bakery for freshly baked pies, doughnuts, cookies and all sorts of speciality bakery goods. The Lesters’ announcement on their Facebook page rapidly collected memories from faithful friends and loyal longtime customers. Employees were thanked by name and their contributions were credited by the Lesters for making Lester Farms Bakery “more than just a donut shop.” A long list of customer memories have been

shared on social media. Quite a few recalled growing up on Lester Farm doughnuts and pastries while others shared stories about buying wedding cakes from the bakery. One common theme in the posts is that the community is going to miss the bakery. One post aptly captured the range of life and loyalty to the bakery, “Truly never been more heartbroken about a business closing! From wedding cake to donut addiction during pregnancy - you’ve been most wonderful! You will be missed.” Stan Lester said it was a bittersweet decision to

Yolo Supervisors approve moving Winters municipal election date By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer

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County officials approved a request to move the date for the Winters general municipal elections. On Dec. 21, the Winters City Council adopted Ordinance 2021-05 amending the Winters Municipal Code and changing the date of the general municipal election from the March/June statewide primary date to the November statewide gener-

al election date. City Manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa gave two reasons for the proposed change: November elections have higher turnout and consolidation reduces expense. After the City Council adopted the ordinance, it was sent to the Yolo Elections Office and then to the Board of Supervisor for final approval. The Winters ordinance required approval by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors to be effective. At the Jan. 11 Yolo Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors unanimously approved the request

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from the City of Winters to move the date of their general municipal elections. In prior years, Winters local elections have taken place alongside primaries held in March and June. Now, beginning with November 2022 election, the general and statewide elections will be consolidated. This action shifts the date for the Winters City Council election from March to November. Consequently, the terms of three sitting council members, Mayor Wade Cowan, Councilmember Pierre Neu and

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close the bakery, but operating a seven day a week bakery business and their family farm was just becoming a bit too much. Although the Lesters are retiring from the bakery business, they will continue to operate their farm. Stan said they’ll now have more time to spend with their two grandchildren. “Thirty years of making sweet deliciousness has taught us some important life lessons. The most important lesson in life is that life is better with sprinkles,” the post said. The bakery’s last day of business will be Friday, Jan. 21, so there are still a

few days remaining to say goodbye and share some tasty memories. Due to staffing challenges, they have posted modified hours for the remainder of the week. They’ll open their doors at 6 a.m. and will close down at 12 p.m. Jessica Carrion, the bakery manager, said they are not currently taking orders. She suggested those who want to get their hands on doughnuts arrive as close to opening as possible. Carrion said she have been selling out of doughnuts quickly.

Senior commissioners looking to educate about SNAP program By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Senior commissioners discussed the importance of educating the Winters older adult community about the importance and value in the Winters Police Department SNAP program at their meeting last Wednesday. Under subcommittee updates, the Winters Senior Commission of Aging talked about ways to share information with community members and

how to help assist in getting older adults to fill out the program form. The City of Winters SNAP (Special Needs Alert Program) program assists first responders (both Winters PD and Winters Fire Department) by informing them of any special communication or medical attention needs when they are responding to emergencies that involve residents who are signed up with the program. SNAP helps first responders on

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had to close down the individual school site locations, as well as the Winters Community Library location. In a message to the community on Jan. 14, Superintendent Diana Jiménez shared the original testing schedule, indicating it would be resuming following the threeday weekend on Tuesday. Testing for students and staff is available at each of the school sites on: Mondays: Waggoner Elemen-

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GoFundMe aiding Winters school nurse, family after fire By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer On Jan. 9, a fire raged through the Guinda home of Winters school nurse Roxanne Delfino and her husband Tim Mueller, co-owner of the 450-acre organic Riverdog Farm and Capay Valley volunteer fire captain. A GoFundMe campaign was organized by Cassidy Campbell Mueller to assist the family to restore their lives after losing their home and belongings to the fire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as

family members escaped without injury. According to the GoFundMe post, the couple had just moved into their new home on their farm with their three children. The GoFundMe campaign has received an outpouring of community support. Initially seeking to raise $75,000 to help the family recover, donations have flowed in in increments between $5 to $5,000. By the third day of the campaign, donations totaled over $84,000 and the amount sought was

raised to $100,000. “Although there is a lot to be grateful for with the family healthy and safe, the loss is devastating, especially after a hard few years with injuries and illness,” the post read. As of Tuesday afternoon, over 800 donations had raised $107,295 of the $100,000 goal. Donations can be made on the GoFundMe campaign page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/helptim-and-roxanne-rebuild-after-housefire.

Fly Fishers exploring local rivers By Tom Robinson Special to the Express This month, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, live at Stonegate Country Club and via Zoom webinar, the Fly Fishers of Davis will hear from Jon Martin, who will cover seasonal target species of both the Feather and Yuba Rivers. He will cover, in brief, fly angling tactics for trout, steelhead, and shad as well as relevant equipment, flies, access points, river safety and other local

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Come around 7 p.m. to check out the various outings, ask about the club, or try your luck at the monthly raffle. If you’re interested in learning to fly fish come to the meeting and ask anyone about our introductory and intermediate fly-fishing courses. For more information, email info@flyfishersofdavis.org or visit the club’s web page at flyfishersofdavis.org. The Fly Fishers of Davis follow Yolo County COVID guidelines. A mask is required to attend the live meeting. To register for this Zoom Webinar go to https://zoom.us/ webinar/register/ WN_w5H0PsRMQYeEZgHFZ9o2sQ.

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Provenza names Allen to deputy county supervisor By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media Yolo County Supervisor Jim Provenza has named Sheila A. Allen as his deputy supervisor, effective Feb. 1. Allen will replace current deputy Richard Reed, who will be retiring following a transition period. Allen has served as executive director of the Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance for 11 years and staff for the Yolo County Commission on Aging & Adult Services for eight years. A former home care nurse, she was a program director for the Yolo County Health Department for eight years, from 2005 to 2013, and served as nursing faculty at Rush University and Sacramento State University from 1985 to 2000. Allen also previous-

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Sheila A. Allen ly served two terms as an elected trustee for the Davis Joint Unified School District (2005-2014). She has a doctorate in nursing with a focus on public health policy from UC San Francisco and a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a focus on community health from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. “I am delighted to welcome Sheila to her new role and appreciate that Rich will be helping in the transi-

tion and on a part-time basis,” said Supervisor Jim Provenza. “Sheila’s background in public health, as an advocate for seniors, and experience as an elected official will help drive our progress in providing appropriate support for children, seniors, unhoused and others in need, ensuring the highest level of service to our constituents,” Provenza said. Allen currently serves as chair of the City of Davis Human Relations Commission, president of Explorit Science Center, and a member of the city of Davis Unitrans Advisory Committee. She previously served on the Yolo County Health Council and was an original commissioner for the Yolo First 5 Commission, serving for 10 years.

Suicide prevention seeking crisis line volunteers By Serena Durand Special to the Express Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services of Yolo County (SPYC) will hold a six-week crisis line volunteer training beginning March 1through April 5. Crisis line volunteers play a role in saving the lives of Yolo County residents; when they join the dedicated team of volunteers who answer the phones at SPYC, they become the first point of human contact in the steps toward mental health. Volunteers undergo a 40-plus hour training program in which they develop the skills needed to address issues of depression, suicide, family relationship conflicts, and mental illness. crisInitially, volunteers commit to serving six hours per week with a one-year service commitment upon successful completion of the training program. Volunteers have been, and continue to be, the backbone of SPYC. Quality training provides volunteers with the opportunity to participate in the increased

well-being not only of themselves, but of those in their community. SPYC will be interview-

ing prospective volunteers until Feb. 17 and will accept applications for this training up until Feb.15. Those interested in applying are asked to please review the training dates listed below to ensure they will be able to attend each training date; there are no makeups, and all potential volunteers are required to attend each training, on time, and for the full duration. Applicants must be at least 20 years old. Training will be conducted virtually but all crisis line shifts must be taken in-office.

Spring 2022 Interview period: Jan. 17 to Feb. 17 Application Deadline: Feb. 15 (Applications submitted after this date will be retained for the next training session) • Tuesday, March 1: 6 to 9 p.m. • Thursday, March 3: 6 to 9 p.m. • Tuesday, March 8: 6 to 9 p.m. • Thursday, March 10: 6 to 9 p.m. • Tuesday, March 15: 6 to 9 p.m. • Thursday, March 17: 6 to 9 p.m. • Tuesday, March 22: 6 to 9 p.m. • Thursday, March 24: 6 to 9 p.m. • Tuesday, March 29: 6 to 9 p.m. • Thursday, March 31: 6 to 9 p.m. • Tuesday, April 5: 6 to 9 p.m. To apply, visit www. SuicidePreventionYoloCounty.org to download and complete a volunteer application. Applications can be mailed or emailed back to SPYC. For questions or additional information, please call the SPYC business office at 530756-7542.

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Warriors soccer shuts down Pierce By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer It was a great day to be a Warrior with both the men's and women's varsity soccer teams shutting out the opponents.

Women's soccer On Thursday, Jan. 13, the Winters High School women's varsity soccer team won their home conference game against Pierce High School by a score of 7-0. The perfect game conditions and required number of referees allowed the Warriors to really put their best effort forward. “We maintained possession of the ball throughout most of the game,” said head coach Kim Olivas. Ava Skinner scored the first goal with an assist from Yarethzy Sanchez. Sanchez then scored the next two goals assisted by Ruby Campos and McKenna Clifford. During the second half of the game Samantha Ramirez came in to play and quickly scored three back-to-back goals with two assists by Sanchez. Alexandria Duran scored the final game winning goal with an assist from Alondra Molina to shut out the Bears. While the Warrior offense did their job with getting scores in, the Warrior defense also played an exceptional game. During the first half of the game, goalkeeper Makayla Garland was never challenged and only

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McKenna Clifford gets the ball to Yarethzy Sanchez for a Warrior goal. had to contribute two goal kicks. Then, during the second half of the game the Warriors only allowed the Bears one shot, which Mikenzie Hapworth-Eldridge grabbed to deny a goal. Playing stingy defense and leading in steals was Karina Echeverria followed by Anahi Gutierrez and Ramirez who had four. Isabella Mehl, Molina, Campos, Alexia Aceves and

Bayla Garcia each had two takeaways and Esmerelda Mora had one steal. While all the starters had an amazing game, the leading score allowed the coaches to ensure that everyone got a significant amount of playing time.

Men's soccer On Thursday, Jan. 13 the WHS men's varsity soccer team won their home conference game against

WHS basketball recap By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer COVID reared its ugly hand – again – and shook up the Winters High School basketball schedule. Because of the recent surge, the junior varsity women's team was sidelined from action. However, the other WHS basketball teams were able to lace up for a little competition. In a rescheduled game last Wednesday, Jan. 12, the junior varsity men took on Colusa High School for a second time. The RedHawks would prove as ferocious in the rematch, handing the junior varsity squad a 30-point loss. The varsity women also had a rematch scheduled against Colusa on Jan. 12. After losing in their previous game against the RedHawks, the Warriors sought to rebound with a victory. Although they put up a good fight, Colusa would win 39-19. “Colusa got us pretty good last time with their high screen and roll, but this time we were better prepared,” said head coach Jeff Christian. “I thought the girls played an amazing game. We lost 39-19, but it was a lot closer than the score. Once we develop our offensive skills, we will begin to

“It was great to be back in our home gym for a game, and although the guys were a little rusty to start, they found their groove.” Brendan McShea, head coach beat some teams.” While the varsity men played Colusa the previous week, they laced up against I-5 rival, Willows High School on Friday, Jan. 14. Winning for the varsity Warriors has become something of a habit this season as they plucked the Honkers in a 66-47 victory. “It was great to be back in our home gym for a game, and although the guys were a little rusty to start, they found their groove,” said head coach Brendan McShea, praising his team’s fight. “The full-team effort to come out and beat Willows by 19 without any time to prepare and missing some teammates is a sign of how much these Winters players are connected and focused. We know how precious each day in the gym is, and we won’t waste any of them.”

Pierce by a score of 3-0. Christian Hernandez, Noel Gutierrez and Leonardo Lopez all played excellent offensive games, each scoring a goal for the Warriors with assists from Javier Bermudez, Atanacio Garcia and Agustin Covarrubias. The Warriors also played a great defensive game. Goalkeeper Jancarlo Torres had five saves in the goal while Nico Correa had one, shutting down Pierce in their attempts to get a score in. Esai Garcia and Atanacio lead the Warriors defensively with eight steals each, followed closely by Hernandez and Bermudez who had seven steals each. Sebastian Rodriguez, a freshman, had five steals and Pedro Garcia had four steals. The Warriors once again played very well as a team and worked together to bring about the final score. They were taking shots at the goal and remained in possession of the ball for a good portion of the game. Freshman Sebastian Rodriguez steals the ball from Pierce and moves it upfield.

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Picked by Charles Wallace In this undated photo, perhaps from the late 1940s, stands the Fernandez & Carrion Flying A Station at the corner of Railroad and Grant. In the background you can see the small cottages where Lester Farms Bakery is today. Pisani’s Service has been operating on the corner since the early 1950s. The building hasn’t changed much, if at all, in 70 years.

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Supervisor Buckingham is having wells sunk along the Pleasants Valley Road, and pumping plants installed, preparatory to sprinkling the road next summer. R.E. Parsons, who had been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brinck some ten days, left for his home in Kentucky Monday, accompanied by his wife and children. Hamp F. Smith has erected a neat little cottage on the northeast corner of the block he recently purchased of Freeman, near the school house. Mrs. Rena Philips, from Oregon, has bought the John E. Rice place, on Grant Avenue. F.W. Archer received a new dray for use in his drainage business in Winters. Tom Brock represented the Winters Union High School at the meeting of the High School Athletic League in Sacramento last Sunday. Chris Hack has bought the S. C. Day property, on First Street. He will probably build next fall, and will then reside there.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hansel and family are this week taking up residence in Sacramento, moving from the G. W. Thissell ranch where they have been established for the past year. Police Officer and Mrs. Dick Childers are the parents of a daughter, born in Woodland on January 22, 1952. John Ramos has purchased the Mefford Ranch in the Wolfskill district. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. McCoy, whose marriage in Berkeley was an event on Sunday, Dec. 23, returned this week from an extended honeymoon. Mrs.J. L. McClish is now teaching kindergarten at the Travis Air Force Base School. Mrs. Melvin Coombs left last week for Spokane, Washington, to visit her daughter, Miss Barbara Tanner. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Sinkey and son Michael were dinner guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Siranian. Vasey Bros. Store will install a meat market during the coming month, with

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Miss Crocker’s high school general science class is studying wireless telegraphy. The Rev. A. S. Coats and wife left Thursday after noon for Berkeley, proceeding later to Oneida Castle, New York, where they will make their home. The Winters Champs defeated Sacramento 82-8 Saturday night, Gregory Vasey being the high point man with 21 field goals. A meeting of the Winters Fish and Game Club is called for Monday afternoon in the office of Attorney L. E. Davisson. A movement has been started to induce the Legislature to appropriate money for restoration of the old State Capitol in Benicia. The Lily Club met Wednesday evening in the home of Miss Alice Griffin. Cards are out announcing a Yama Yama Ball to be given by Companions of the Forest Friday night, February 2.

55 Years Ago January 19, 1967

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church for Gilbert A. Crowder, former Winters chief of police, who died Tuesday afternoon in Yolo General Hospital in Woodland. He would have been 83 years of age on January 29.

Donate today to provide new opportunities for seniors in the Winters community. Donations made by check should be made out to Winters Senior Center fund and mailed to Yolo Community Foundation at P.O.Box 1264 Woodland, CA 95776. Donations can be made online at www.sacregcf.org/wintersseniorcenterfund. PSA donated by the Winters Express

Sam Lopez, a sophomore at the University of California at Davis, majoring in agriculture business management, has been awarded the W. Crutcher Huntly Memorial Scholarship by the California Beet Growers Association. The county health department, making its annual inspection of the Winters city jail, reported that “This jail is run in a clean and sanitary manner with the following exceptions.” The exceptions were that the walls were in need of a coat of paint, and that the mattresses, blankets and mattress covers were in need of laundering. Miss Jennie Reasoner is over from Point Arena for a few weeks stay at her home here, having arrived on Wednesday. Mrs. Gilbert Krisor and Mrs. Harry Stephani attended a district meeting of the Federated Women’s Clubs in Yuba City Tuesday.

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Public Safety Report City of Winters Fire Jan. 7: 2:23 p.m., medical aid, 100 block of Westwood Court. ~7:36 p.m., lift assist, 210 block of Grant Avenue. ~9:29 p.m., medical aid, 210 block of Grant Avenue. ~9:47 p.m., medical aid, 200 block of Grant Avenue. Jan. 8: 2:43 a.m., lift assist, 210 block of Grant Avenue. Jan. 9: 8:34 p.m., medical aid, 1000 block of Adams Lane. ~10:07 p.m., medical aid, 80 block of Myrtle Drive. Jan. 10: 3:45 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street. Jan. 11: 12:29 p.m., medical aid, 40 block of Main Street. ~4:07 p.m., investigation (power line),

Lake up 2 in. Lake Berryessa is up by 2” this week, with an increase in storage of 2,220 acre feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. Tuesday morning the lake level

700 block of Dutton Street. Jan. 12: 11:42 a.m., medical aid, 970 block of Culton Street. Jan. 13: 10:44 a.m., medical aid, Highway 128/Pleasants Valley Road. ~4:23 p.m., medical aid, 170 block of E. Grant Avenue.

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Dec. 31: 10:11 a.m., 100th block of First Street, Grand Theft. Jan. 1: 10:23 a.m., 1000th block of Village Circle, Grand Theft. Jan. 4: 4:13 p.m., 30th block of E Main Street, Verbal Argument. Jan. 6: 12:24 a.m., 700th Block of Matsumoto Lane, Audible Alarm. ~3:48 p.m., 100th block of Wildrose Lane, Outside Agency Referral. was 410.06 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,030,538 acre feet. Evaporation averaged 33 acre feet of water a day. The SID is diverting 50 second feet of water into the Putah South Canal, with 36 second feet flowing at the Dam.

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Hospital beds remain sparse during latest surge, testing kits availalble for residents By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media COVID-19 hospitalizations in Yolo County crept up last week, from 11 on Monday to 15 on Friday. Hospital and ICU beds have been in short supply in Yolo County, with no ICU beds available in the county on Thursday and just two surgical/medical beds available. More beds opened up on Friday, however. The vast majority are occupied by nonCOVID-19 patients, but the shortage of beds combined with the expectation of more COVID patients to come has raised alarms. Yolo County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson warned earlier last week that COVID-19 hospitalizations will likely increase further. “We know from prior surges that hospitalizations peak approximately two weeks after cases peak,” she said. “So we expect hospitalizations to continue to rise for at

least two weeks.” Just how high hospitalizations might rise remains to be be seen, but transmission continues at unprecedented levels. “Our current case rate is 171 cases per 100,000 residents per day,” Sisson said Friday during a UC Davis Live event. “That is two and half times the previous peak that we’ve seen of cases in Yolo County, which was almost exactly a year ago during January of 2021. “We are not out of the woods at all in terms of the potential for overwhelming our healthcare system with the number of Omicron patients who will be seeking care in the next two weeks,” Sisson said. “I wish I had better news, but the situation is not great right now.”

At-home testing The county continues to provide free home antigen tests to individuals with a recent COVID-19 infection. Under both state and county guidelines,

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SNAP Continued from Page 1 Emergency Communications Agency, who then informs the Winters first responders who are dispatched. Any City of Winters resident (child or adult) who has a special need is eligible to register with the SNAP program. The program is free and individuals and caregivers can sign up by filling out a form (English or Spanish) available at the Winters Police Department lobby, Winters City Hall or the Winters Community Center. The completed forms should be turned in to the Winters PD front desk. The SNAP registra-

individuals who test positive for COVID-19 may leave isolation after five days if they have a negative antigen test result. The county is hosting drive-thru pickup events this week where antigen tests will be handed out. Individuals must have proof of a positive COVID-19 test in the last seven days, either PCR test results from a lab as shown on a phone or tablet or a photo of a home test with name and date of test. The drive-thru events will take place on: Wednesday in Knights Landing and at a Healthy Davis Together site in Davis. Thursday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Friday at the Health

reside within the Winters Joint Unified School District. The exact time of birth must be specified in writing by the attending physician. Submitted online at https://www.winters express.com/comm unity/first-wintersbaby. Form submissions must be received by noon on Jan. 30, 2022.

tion is active for one year. Residents can also download the form from the Winters PD website, www.winterspolice.org. Police Chief John P. Miller said they can accommodate anyone living in the Winters, Yolo County area. Residents living in the Winters Solano County area would need to register with the Solano program. Questions or concerns about the SNAP program can be emailed to SNAP@cityofwinters.org. Commissioner Marianne Boyer said some in the senior community were concerned about sharing their personal medical information. In a presentation on the SNAP program in Sep-

TESTING Continued from Page 1 8:30–11:30 a.m. and again from Noon to 3 p.m. Testing done for students is the rapid testing. The two locations are available for community member testing are: Winters JUSD Office (909 W Grant Ave.) Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1–3 p.m. Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.) Tuesday, Thursday 1–6:30 p.m. Residents who attend during the community testing should be able to select between using a nasal swab or a saliva sample. tember, Gail Jimenez, WPD Administrative Coordinator said the forms do not ask for specific medical information. Instead, it asks what types of medical accommodations the enrollee is in need of, including a photo and physical description of the individual. Commissioner Tina Lowden said the information available to first responders through the SNAP program is vital and there needs to be more public education on the program. Commissioner Cheryl Sandoval said the program was very helpful to her family when she was helping to care for her father. Sandoval suggested the Senior Commission help hand out

& Human Services Agency in Woodland. The county expects to add some rural locations to the lineup. Hours and other details have not been released yet but will be available on the county’s website, https:// www.yolocounty.org/ coronavirus. The US Government began issuing free athome COVID-19 test kits on Tuesday, and are expected a full launch on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The tests are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR. Limited to four kits per household, residents just need to begin the process by filling out the form available at https://www.covidtests.gov/. Kit orders are expected to ship in 7-12 days after ordering. There are two separate links to register based on if the individual is a community member or a Winters JUSD student, family or staff member. They can be found on the Winters JUSD website on the COVID-19 testing page. There are also QR codes for easy scanning from a smartphone or device available. ​​Students, families and staff should register at https://school. covidclinic.org/. Community members should register at https://www.covidclinic.org/wintersjoint-unified-schooldistrict/. SNAP forms when they work to distribute their Senior Resource Guide. Police Chief John P. Miller confirmed to the Express that Yolo County had discontinued the Vitals program. Yolo County District Attorney, Jeff Resig offered the Vitals app to all first responders and law enforcement agencies in the county in September 2021. However, due to a lack of participation in the program, it has been discontinued. Vitals utilized a beacon with information to receive important updates when they were within a specific number of feed of an individual. The program required a monthly subscription to use it.

MOVE Continued from Page 1 Councilmember Harold Anderson, are extended eight months to the November 2022 election. Meanwhile Mayor Pro Tempore Bill Biasi and Councilmember Jesse Loren’s terms set to expire in March 2024 are extended to November 2024. The City of Winters is the last city in Yolo County to have moved their general municipal election to the November statewide primary date. The next Winters City Council meeting was held on Tuesday. The next Yolo County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

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Home improvement Upgrade bathroom safety features Seniors are particularly vulnerable in the bathroom due to reduced mobility and flexibility.

Metro Special to the Express Bathrooms can benefit from updates that improve their form and function. While styles and color patterns may inspire bathroom renovations, improvements to safety also should be considered. Bathrooms acan be one of the most dangerous rooms in a house. Bath and shower areas account for about twothirds of accidental injuries in these spaces. Many other injuries involve the toilet. In 2008, a thorough investigation of bathroom dangers conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that mishaps near the bathtub, shower, toilet, and sink caused an estimated 234,094 nonfatal injuries in the United States among people aged 15 years and older. Seniors are particularly vulnerable in the bathroom due to reduced mobility and flexibility, visual impairment and other factors. However, some key modifications can make bathrooms much safer for

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Raised toilet seat Install an ADA-compliant raised toilet seat. Standard toilet seats are roughly 15 inches high, but elevated seats can raise the bowl an additional two to four inches. Another option is to invest in risers that can be attached to an existing toilet.

Water temperature Seniors may be vulnerable to hot water temperatures. Lower the water temperature setting on the hot water heater. StaySafe.org recommends 120 F.

Grab bars Seniors may use towel holders as grab bars, which don’t have stability and can dislodge from the wall. Install secured side grip bars by the toilet

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and inside the shower to make maneuvering easier.

Faucets Change faucet handles to paddle-style handles rather than knobs. Knobs can be challenging to grip for those with arthritis in their hands. Also, handles that are easier for seniors to use can reduce the risk of the elderly losing their balance as they attempt to gain leverage to turn the water on and off.

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Rounded corners Choose counters and fixtures with rounded corners. Should a senior fall against something, the rounded corner may prevent serious injury.

Shower benches and transfer seats Benches and transfer seats make it easier getting in and out of the shower. Also, sitting while showering reduces the risk of becoming light-headed or losing balance.

Walk-in tubs/showers Minimizing the threshold to the shower or bathtub is an important safety feature. Some manufacturers make walk-in tubs with doors that secure and make watertight

seals. Showers that don’t have a lip or tub to scale also are better for seniors.

Lighting Eyesight weakens over time, so improve lighting with combinations of overhead lighting and softer side lighting. Night lights or soft-glowing toilet lights can make it easier to get around the bathroom in the dark. These are just some improvements that can create safer bathroom environments for seniors.

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Popular kitchen flooring materials Metro Special to the Express Kitchens have long been considered the most popular gathering spaces in a home. That popularity compels millions of homeowners to renovate their kitchens each year, and the return on those investments is often significant. A number of variables, including the value of neighboring homes and how quickly homeowners sell their homes after a renovation, affect the return on investment with a given project. According to Remodeling magazine’s “2021 Cost vs. Value Report,” homeowners recouped roughly 72 percent of their investment in a minor kitchen remodel at resale. That’s a sizable return that outperformed other popular upgrades, including vinyl siding replacement and wood deck additions. When renovating kitchens, homeowners will have to consider various components within the room, including the floors.

Average flooring costs can be hard to calculate because they depend so heavily on homeowners’ choice of materials. The following are some popular flooring materials that homeowners can consider as they plan to renovate their kitchens.

Porcelain or ceramic tiles can be slippery when they get wet, though HGTV notes that some porcelain flooring tiles have been certified as slip-resistant by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Vinyl Vinyl flooring is popular thanks in large part to its cost. According to the home remodeling experts at HomeAdvisor, vinyl flooring installation is much less costly than other types of flooring. But its budget-friendliness is not the only benefit of vinyl flooring, which HGTV notes is easy to clean, making it an ideal choice for families that routinely confront spills and stains. HomeAdvisor notes that vinyl is the best waterproof material among all kitchen floors.

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Hardwood is one of the popular flooring materials that homeowners can consider as they plan to renovate their kitchens. homes with open-concept floor plans that already have hardwood floors in surrounding rooms. HomeAdvisor notes that hardwood flooring installation can be costly, which might make it a less realistic option for budget-conscious homeowners. According to HGTV, engineered wood planks may be something to consider

in the kitchen, as these are designed to be less susceptible to humidity and temperature. That’s an important component to consider in the kitchen, where temperatures can fluctuate while meals are being prepared.

Porcelain/ceramic tile HomeAdvisor reports that the average cost to install porcelain or ceramic tile flooring is between $885 and $2,994. That’s less than the average cost to install stone or wood flooring.

Natural stone tile is another popular kitchen flooring material. HomeAdvisor traces that popularity to its wide variety of styles and price points, which make it a realistic option for homeowners working with budgets big and small. Stone tiles also provide a unique look because no two look the same, which might appeal to homeowners who want their kitchen floors to create a one-of-a-kind impression. Kitchen flooring materials vary widely. That variety ensures there’s a material for any style and budget that homeowners are working with.

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Senior News How aging adults can maintain their mental acuity Metro Special to the Express Aging is associated with or linked to a host of mental and physical side effects. For example, many adults expect their vision to deteriorate as they grow older. Such a side effect can be combatted with routine eye examinations that may indicate a need for a stronger eyeglass prescription, a relatively simple solution that won’t impact adults’ daily lives much at all. While physical side effects like diminished vision might not strike much fear in the hearts of aging men and women, those same people may be concerned and/ or frightened by the notion of age-related cognitive decline. Some immediately associate such decline with Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and cognitive skills, ultimately compromising a person’s ability to perform even the simplest of tasks. But age-related cognitive decline is not always symptomatic of Alzheimer’s disease. Learning about Alzheimer’s and how to maintain mental acuity can help aging men and women better understand the changes their brains might be undergoing as they near or pass retirement age.

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Maintaining social connections can help aging men and women prevent cognitive decline. on Aging notes that only a very rare form of Alzheimer’s disease is inherited. Early-onset familial Alzheimer’s disease, or FAD, is caused by mutations in certain genes. If these genes are passed down from parent to child, then the child is likely, but not certain, to get FAD. So while many adults may be concerned about Alzheimer’s because one of their parents had the disease, the NIA notes that the majority of Alzheimer’s cases are late-onset, which has no obvious family pattern.

Can Alzheimer’s disease be prevented? Studies of Alzheimer’s disease are ongoing, but to date there is no definitive way to prevent the onset of the disease.

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How to prevent slips and falls in the bathroom Metro Special to the Express Bathrooms can serve as sanctuaries, providing a warm tub to soak in after a long, weary day or a private place to retire for a few minutes of peace and quiet. Bathrooms also can be dangerous places, as various groups warn that most slip and fall accidents that occur at home will happen in the bathroom. The combination of hard surfaces and moisture from sinks and showers can create dangerous conditions. Furthermore, bathrooms tend to be small spaces, so should a fall occur, it’s more likely a person will hit various surfaces on the way down. The risk of falling in a bathroom increases with age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, seniors over age 65 have a 25 percent chance of falling in the bathroom. Seniors generally have less flexibility and balance than younger people, meaning falls can be life-threatening. Bones easily can become fractured and internal bleeding may occur in serious cases. Bathrooms can be made more safe in a few simple ways. • Keep the bathtub

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Rodriguez named 2020 Citizen of Year By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer Although delayed due to COVID, John Rodriguez has officially been named Winters’ 2020 Citizen of the Year. After decades of dedication to the town, Rodriguez reflects on his efforts that won him the designation. Since actions speak louder than words, Rodriguez’s resume of service to the town screams Citizen of the Year. He’s been an integral part of Winters Little League since 2001, coordinating umpires, organizing and emceeing annual crab feed fund raisers, coordinating the firework booth fundraisers and assisted with the Little League Park restoration in 2007. If that wasn’t enough, Rodriguez has also served as the local Lions Club president since 2006, raised thousands of dollars for the community, owned and operated the Scoop for a handful of years — providing first jobs for numerous Winters Warriors — and served on the board of the Winters Healthcare Foundation. For Rodriguez, however, his selfless nature was nurtured as a kid, watching his parents give their time and effort at the Little League field. Suffice it to say, they left one heck of an imprint. “Even before I could play in Little League, I was at the park every night. I remember my dad umping and my mom at the concessions. That’s just how things work in a small town. If we don’t have money we give our time,” Rodriguez said explaining how he got involved with Little League later in life. “I graduated from St. Mary’s College and Johnny Lopez told me he wasn’t turning the league over to just anyone,

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so he handed the treasurer position over to me. I’m proud that, since then, we’ve had no shortage of volunteers and a good network of local kids to umpire. And that’s not just because of me, there’s a lot of good people involved.” One year when preparing for the crab feed, they needed someone to make cocktail sauce. Rodriguez’s mom told him to go ask Juanita Ramos to make it, and, on that journey, he was roped into the Lions Club. “Juanita said she’d do it if I did something for her in return. She said to come down for a Lions Club meeting at Tomat’s and have dinner,” Rodriguez explained. “I got there and there was a ton of older people I knew. We ate dinner, then Juanita got up and said, ‘Tonight, we’re nominating a new president, and we nominate John Rodriguez.’” After being volun-told, Rodriguez accepted his role as the Lions Club president and has served since 2006. Years passed, and Rodriguez continued to do what his parents did before him — which was to make Winters the “best darn, little town around.”

This past May, Rodriguez and his family received the devastating news that he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Although frightening, the news has done nothing to dampen this Winters Warrior’s resolve or zeal for life. “The silver lining in this and my dad dying young: every day I wake up and I know it’s a gift. This reaffirmed that and made me see the value in community and being involved. Luckily, I’ve been able to stay involved with texts, check-writing and doing behind the scenes stuff during COVID,” Rodriguez said. He shared how his service to the town over the years paid off in dividends. “The first six months were tough mentally,” said Rodriguez. “But, if I wasn’t as involved as I was, I wouldn’t have had that support group to get me through this.” With no plans on slowing down on his responsibilities, this citizen of the year will continue to embody the selflessness, resolve and gritty work ethic Winters is all about.

Turkovich dubbed 2021 Citizen of Year By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer Out of all the town’s amazing residents, Chris Turkovich has been declared Winters’ 2021 Citizen of the Year. A difficult year to say the least, it’s Turkovich’s dedication to the town that’s earned him this title and helped the community thrive through these hard times. Although Turkovich is an inextricable part of Turkovich Family Wines, he’s also proven himself a boon to the rest of Winters’ businesses. From his work as a Winters Downtown Business Association organizer, to chairing the parking assessment committee, Turkovich maintains that when the town’s businesses — not just his own — flourish, so too does the community. “It’s all about the small community, the farming outside of town and the businesses downtown. I’m invested in all of it and there’s no facet of it I don’t want to see improved,” said Turkovich. “With downtown, it really is an ecosystem. We all do better if the neighbors are doing better, and anything I can do to improve downtown as a whole, also helps me, the community and the city.” With his spot on the COVID Street Structure Team, Turkovich also helped shape the look and feel of downtown. However, Turkovich insists he was only building upon a strong foundation already in place. “It’s just doing what I can, where I can — starting with opening a business downtown and sitting on a few of the committees for the city. It was also just timing, too. I came into downtown when the city was going through a lot and start-

Chris Turkovich is the 2021 Citizen of the Year. Courtesy photo

ing to evolve,” Turkovich said talking about his involvement with the city. “There was definitely a great foundation and vision that were established before I was even thinking about starting a business. So when I arrived, it was just taking the torch and running with it.” Perhaps Turkovich’s most memorable contribution to the town is co-founding the annual Tractor Parade. Now an established Winters holiday tradition, the town and its businesses flourish from the event’s popularity. “I didn’t give it a lot of thought the first year. We knew we’d participate in it, but it turned into a unique, fun thing that now exists,” said Turkovich. “It was the partnerships and working together with everybody that made it possible. It’s grown so quickly and it’s a good event that shows

the character of Winters as an agriculture town with a lot of farm influence.” Yes, the title of Citizen of the Year is nice, he says. Through all service to the town, however, Turkovich received far more than just a title. “I got an education. Coming from a farming background, I never thought I’d be a downtown guy. I learned a lot about cities, downtown and different types of businesses,” Turkovich said, talking about the diversity of his days. “It’s a fun experience where one day I’ll be in the vineyard by myself, and the next I’ll be working with the city on something downtown. The variety and education I’ve gotten have been awesome.” Even after his accolade of Citizen of the Year, the hard work will continue to flow out of this Winters native and prove why he was selected.

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Pro: Limited Inventory Restricts Options and Motivates Buyers

Because fewer people sell in winter, that means less competition for your home and buyers are even more limited than they already are in this market. With fewer homes for sale, it makes it easier for your home to stand out amidst the compeDAVID LORENZO, CA DRE# 01931112 tition. Yolo & Solano County Real Estate Specialist!! Buy(530) 681-1106 ers LorenzoRealEstate.net Yolo County Board of REALTORS that Masters Club Award 6 years are in a row 2016 through 2021. looking for 1109 Entrada Drive, Davis • $698,000 SOLD 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 car garage, 1,155 sq. ft.. a home D 4284 Putah Creek S Road, • $1,300,000 OLWinters during 14 acres, 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 car garage.

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the winter months are also typically more motivated to buy. These are people that mean business, not just nosy neighbors who suddenly decide to jump into the real estate market. It could be that they’re relocating or suddenly need a new space — whatever it is, winter buyers mean business. They want to get in your home quickly and for a good price.

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Showing your home to potential buyers means that you (and your pets) need to be out of the house. And that’s not as easy during winter. In warmer months, it’s a piece of cake to pop down to the local park for half an hour or so, but win rainy, cold months, you might end up huddled in the car. Have a plan for showings and be prepared for last-minute ones.

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But there are still things you can do to help out, including shoveling snow and keeping driveways and sidewalks clear, fixing air leaks and making sure your home is properly winterized. You can also turn this gloomy time of year to your favor. This is a great time of year to show off any energy efficient upgrades such as smart thermostats, solar panels, window treatments, energy efficient windows and doors, insulation, a newer HVAC system and a tankless hot water heater.

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20211088 12/22/2021 mlindstrom, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: DEL TORO APIARIES Physical Address: 1274 Camphor Dr. Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Javier Del Toro 1274 Camphor Dr. Woodland, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 12/22/2021 s/ Javier Del Toro Official Title: Owner Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, mlindstrom, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008561920 Title Order No.: 1128851 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/01/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/12/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0022842-00 , Loan Modification Agreement recorded March 13, 2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0004845-00 of official records of Yolo County of official records in the office of the County Recorder of YOLO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: THOMAS HECHT, EILEEN HECHT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/18/2022 TIME OF SALE: 12:45 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE REAR (NORTH) ENTRANCE TO THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 1110 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 225 CREEKSIDE WAY, WINTERS, CALIFORNIA 95694 APN#: 038-170019 PARCEL ONE: LOT 9, OF TRACT NO. 4069, PUTAH CREEK HAMLET NO. 1, AS SHOWN ON MAP FILED OCTOBER 6, 1992 IN BOOK 17, PAGES 66, 67 AND 68 OF MAPS, YOLO COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: A NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT OVER THE EASTERLY 9 FEET OF LOTS 8 THRU 15, INCLUSIVE, AND THE WESTERLY 9 FEET OF LOTS 16 AND 18 THRU 24, INCLUSIVE, SUBDIVISION NO. 4069, PUTAH CREEK HAMLET NO. 1, FILED OCTOBER 6, 1992, IN BOOK 17 OF MAPS, PAGES 66, 67 AND 68, YOLO COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THAT PORTION THEREOF LYING WITHIN PARCEL ONE ABOVE. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $408,279.23. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008561920. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder", you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000008561920 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-5610243 WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/11/2022 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP 4004 Belt Line Road, Suite 100 Addison, Texas 75001-4320 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 A-4740046 01/19/2022, 01/26/2022, 02/02/2022

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220014 01/10/2022 mlindstrom, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: JeffFit Physical Address: 544 I Street Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Jeffrey Whalen 544 I Street Davis, CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ Jeffrey Whalen 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, mlindstrom, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2022 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20211034 12/02/2021 dho, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: 1) DOG DAYS Physical Address: 1808 Drexel Drive Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Jessica Rachael Castorena 1808 Drexel Drive Davis, CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 04/01/2015 s/ Jessica Castorena Official Title: Owner Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, dho, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20211098 12/28/2021 Iramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: 1) LA CASA DE LA CULTURA CHUC Physical Address: 840 Prather Ct. Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Hugo Eduardo Hernandez 840 Prather Ct. Woodland, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ Hugo Eduardo 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, Iramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2021-2249 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Shantillia Burks filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Shantillia Burks to Proposed name Shantillia Tidwell 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: Feb. 10, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 9 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: 12/30/2021 Daniel M. Wolk Judge of the Superior Court Published January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2022

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2021-1873 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Shifa Abrahemkhel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Shifa Abrahemkhel to Proposed name Safa Nasreen Mattiulah 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: 2/8/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 9 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: 12/21/2021 Daniel M. Wolk Judge of the Superior Court Published January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2022

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220006 01/05/2022 jramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: STANFORD MIDWIFERY Physical Address: 411 Abbey Street Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Kimberly Michelle Stanford 411 Abbey Street Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 01/04/2022 s/ Kimberly Stanford 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, jramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2022 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20211090 12/27/2021 Iramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: THE HOTDOGGER Physical Address: 129 E ST SP A-1 DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) IVAN MICHAEL FRANKS 50 ROMAN COURT WOODLAND, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 03/01/1994 s/ IVAN MICHAEL FRANKS 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, Iramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2022 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220020 01/11/2022 Iramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: SOLVED TAX & ACCOUNTING Physical Address: 618 COURT STREET SUITE D WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) JESSIE MULLIN 9301 E DIAMOND DRIVE SUN LAKES, AZ 85248 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 01/11/2022 s/ JESSIE MULLIN 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, Iramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2022

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20211083 12/21/2021 kquam, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: 1) Pure Honey Physical Address: 28600 County Road 26 Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 430 Winters, CA 95694 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Doneice Woody 23861 County Road 103 Woodland, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 01/12/2017 s/ Doneice Woody Official Title: Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, kquam, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220026 01/12/2022 Iramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: BLUE RIDGE FARM Physical Address: 4815 STATE HWY 16 GUINDA, CA 95637 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) VINCENT RALPH FACCIUTO JR 4815 STATE HWY 16 GUINDA, CA 95637 2) VICTORIA LEE SOARES FACCIUTO 4815 STATE HWY 16 GUINDA, CA 95637 Business Classification: A Married Couple Starting Date of Business: 11/19/1994 s/ VICTORIA S FACCIUTO 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, Iramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2022

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have it made in the shade. It is easy to run someone else’s business, even if you have no clue as to what really goes on behind closed doors. A lot of people know more than the owners about how a business should be run. Trust me on this one. Everyone has an idea of what the Winters Express should be reporting on, or not reporting on. Everyone knows what should or shouldn’t be on the Buckhorn menu and everyone has an idea about how we can keep Winters a small town. I haven’t seen a lot of commercial buildings built in downtown Winters in my lifetime. Hotel Winters was one of the first buildings added to our downtown in almost 40 years. I watched as the Lorenzo’s built a new building on Main Street in the 1960s,

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lifelong Republican, I called the Republican headquarters in California awhile back and told them that I was discouraged about what was happening and that I was contemplating leaving the party. The gentleman’s response was, “If I believed all the news, I would leave the party too.” This left me wondering which news I should ignore. It has been reported by numerous news agencies that certain swing state votes were counted at least three times with the same outcome and 63 court cases challenging the election results were thrown out. These reports are easily verified. I clearly heard on the TV news the taped phone call of the

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QUICK Continued from Page 5 moving their grocery store across the street. Their grandfather started the California Market in 1939 where the Pizza Factory is now. When another grocery store went out of business on Grant Ave-

nue the Lorenzo’s moved to their current location leaving their old buildings to be remodeled for new businesses. Bank of America tore down a corner of downtown to add a new bank building that now sits empty (Eagle Drug) in the 1960s. Manuel Tortosa converted

his gas station, tire recapping business and trailer park into what now houses Mazza Dental, Katherine’s Bookkeeping and Close Quarters, in the early 1980s, I think. He added a building to house an auto parks business, where Lester Farms Bakery is today. The trail-

er park had small studio houses that were used by truck drivers and temporary housing for local workers. There are now several trailers housing seniors behind those commercial buildings. The Lester Farms Bakery has been here for more than 30 years and was a

nice addition to Winters. Stan is the typical business owner: he is worried more about his employees than himself. It is always a hard decision to close a business, but life goes on. Change isn’t good or bad, just different. Grab a doughnut and have a good week.

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Putah Creek Council volunteers plant a hedgerow in Guinda.

PC Council bolsters biodiversity By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer Winters’ residents don’t just live in houses. In fact, many dwell in nests, holes and in the water along the town’s green river. That’s why the Putah Creek Council (PCC) and its volunteers are doing everything in their power to help these native neighbors thrive. Since the 1980’s, the PCC has been on a mission to protect, preserve and keep life flowing through Putah Creek. The nonprofit makes strides in this mission through advocacy, education and community-based stewardship. “Stewardship’s a broad term referring to responsible land use and management for Putah Creek. We’re really working to engage the community in conservation and environmental protection,” said PCC Education Program Manager Alli Permann. “We host community events at various restoration sites along Putah Creek, working extensive-

ly in the Winters Nature Park. We also do ongoing events with Davis, events throughout the watershed, so not just along the creek but on private property as well.” According to Permann, if one wants to — literally — get their hands dirty, volunteer work consists of invasive plant removal, tending to trees, laying mulch and other tasks of that nature. Although preservation progress was mired by the pandemic, the stewardship program is back on track and chugging along. “The program really took shape within the last ten years with a dedicated staff member looking for funding for our events, coordinating with partners and reshuffling since covid. But now we’re firing on all cylinders,” said Permann. “We have a lot of volunteers and are looking to engage all types of people as we move forward. A big portion of supporters go back to the very beginning in the 80’s, but our

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focus now is expanding our volunteer base, getting more families out and young people because a lot of our volunteers are from Woodland and Davis.” With as much pride as residents take in the town, volunteering would coincide with that pride. Putah Creek is more than just a town landmark — and restaurant namesake — it teems with life, biodiversity and opportunities for the community to give back. “The fire seasons being so severe is a

FITNESS Continued from Page 3 months. They’ll have a good understanding of calories, nutrition, sleep and stretching.” If one is intimidated by the gym culture and exercise machines, Kays maintains that the best step forward is — quite literally — a step forward. “I’d recommend cardio and getting on an incline treadmill. The calorie expenditure is three to five times higher than regular

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ABOVE: Putah Creek Council volunteers plant native vegetation along Putah Creek at Lake Solano Park. BELOW: A volunteer plants sedge at Lake Solano Park. reflection of climate change, and we’re seeing in heavier and crazier fire seasons as

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part of our new headquarters property was burned by the LMU fire,” said Permann. “There’s a decrease in biodiversity all over the world and California is a hotspot for biodiversity. With plenty of science and data on the worsening climate issues, we can see restoration as a helpful act where you can put trees in the ground and tend to the environment. These small projects are a light in the darkness as cliché

as that sounds.” Much of the PCC’s success Permann attributes to the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and their fiscal aid. She lauded them and the Yolo RCD Resource Conservation District as well for being such great partners in conservation crime. To stay up-to-date or join in the preservation efforts, one can visit putahcreekcouncil.org or their social accounts by searching @putahcreekcouncil.

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