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Officer Kyle Shadman was named Officer of the Year. Fire Chief Brad L. Lopez said the pandemic changed the way that public safety officials and first responders interacted with the community in 2021. However, Winters Fire Department didn’t let the challenges that COVID presented prevent them from providing service to Winters
or other areas of the state in need to support. Lopez recognized volunteer reserve firefighter Aaron Mendoza as the 2021 Firefighter of the Year. Mendoza joined Winters Fire as a Winters High School student in 2018.
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This year, the traditional Winters High School Alumni Baseball Game is being revived via a Senior Capstone Project. Winters High School senior Matt Moore said he was inspired to bring the tradition back to the field following a discussion in his Explore class. Moore said the original idea was to host a homerun derby. However, the reality of finding success for participants was a challenge. “We realized if we
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did it on the little league field everyone would hit a home run, but on the varsity field no one would,” Moore said. “We thought the alumni game would be a good idea to bring back, and a fun event that everyone could participate in.” The WHS Alumni Baseball Game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the WHS varsity baseball field. Teams will be odd graduate year vs even graduate year. The $75 player registration fee includes a T-shirt jersey (either black or red) that
Express staff writer Since WWII, AFS Intercultural Programs (AFS) have facilitated thousands of students’ life-changing travels abroad. With an active AFS presence in the community, thanks to the late Bobbie Greenwood, this nonprofit is now seeking new host families to keep the cultural exchange between Winters and the world thriving. AFS is on a mission to “create a more just
and peaceful world.” They do this by sending American students abroad while bringing in students from foreign countries to experience the US for a year. A volunteer-based organization, AFS relies on local families to ‘host’ the foreign exchanged students for the duration of their stay. “To be a host, there’s a pretty extensive background check, and the organization checks your house
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players will wear at the game. WHS Alumni baseball players can register online via a Google Form at tinyurl.com/5n6wtyvj. Once the registration form has been submitted online, the fee can be paid through Venmo or contact Moore to arrange payment. All proceeds from the game will be donated to The Cancer Research Institute for bladder cancer research in honor of John Rodriguez. Moore said to be eligible to play in the alumni game, one
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AFS program in search of new Winters host families By Aaron Geerts
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is responsible for construction of the park under a cap of $3.2 million, and after construction is complete, the City of Winters will take over maintenance of the space. “There is additional work that needs to be done to bring the park to a satisfactory condition before the maintenance period begins,” Trepa wrote in a City Manager Update March 25. “Unfortunately, the park opening will be delayed by
Moore bringing traditional Alumni Baseball Game back
By Crystal Apilado Public Safety and City officials gathered on Friday to honor top personnel and to celebrate the achievements of Winters public safety teams in 2021. “Our police officers, firefighters and support staff have risen to the challenge, and remain focused on delivering exceptional service to our community here in Winters, as well as the communities throughout California,” Police Chief John P. Miller said in his opening remarks.
Unsatisfactory tree conditions are causing the delay of one of the newest parks from opening to the community. Three Oaks Park, within the Stones Throw’s subdivision in northwest Winters, was expected to enter a 90-day maintenance period this month, the last step before it would open to the public. However, according to City Manager Kathleen
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WHS Track and Field team needs volunteers for April 27 meet By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer The next home meet for the Winters Track and Field team takes place Wednesday, April 27. However, the event — and the team — needs volunteers to help make sure everything runs smoothly. The meet itself starts at 3:30 p.m., but volunteers can expect to show up earlier for their assignments. Responsibilities range from time-keeping to equipment movement for various events and everything in between. To sign up to volunteer in any capacity — or if one needs more information on what volunteering entails — one can reach out to head coach Chris Kays by texting him at 530-665-3839 or emailing him at chriskaystrain ing@gmail.com.
Celebrate Earth Day at Library Yolo County Library Special to the Express Yolo County Library invites children and their families to join in a special Earth Day Extravaganza event on Friday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at the Winters Community Library Teaching Garden, located at 708 Railroad Ave. in Winters. Celebrate our amazing planet with a special storytime in English and Spanish, followed by a butterfly release party. Follow the insects on their journey from caterpillar to butterfly on the Yolo County Library’s Facebook page throughout the month. The 2022 Earth Day theme is “Invest In Our Planet. What Will You Do?” Throughout spring and early summer, the Library is offering a series of community events designed to inspire and create opportunities to invest in our local ecosystem. This series, entitled #PlantWildflowers, is part of a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about the essential role pollinators play in both wild ecosystems and human agriculture and to encourage action by providing participant tools and resources to create new polli-
nator habitats in their communities. Stop by the Winters Community Library to pick up a #PlantWildflowers take-and-make kit. April’s theme is “Plant a Seed, Grow a Flower.” Kits contain compostable pots, organic soil, and wildflower seeds and are available while supplies last. Community members are also invited to participate in a BioBlitz citizen science project by visiting the Teaching Garden and collecting and recording information about the plants and wildlife observed there, using the iNaturalist app. The BioBlitz project is titled “Winters Community Library Teaching Garden #PlantWildflowers and will run through June 16. Participants will be entered into a weekly prize drawing. Wildflower seed packets will be available at all events while supplies last. For more information about these events and the Teaching Garden, visit tinyurl.com/2p8756cc or connect with Yolo County Library on Facebook @yolocountylibrary. org and Instagram at @yolocountylibrary.
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Celebrating Yolo County’s rich agricultural heritage, tickets are now on sale for the Winters Farm to School 11th Summer Feast to be held from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Catered by the Buckhorn Steak and Roadhouse, the feast will return to the historic Wolfskill Ranch in Winters. Attendance will be kept to 200 guests. Given that tickets have sold out each year, those wanting to attend should purchase their tickets early. Tickets can be purchased at www.wintersfarmtoschool.com or ACE Hardware on Main Street in Winters. Tickets are $150 per person and must be purchased in advance of the event. “We are excited to be hosting the feast again after two years of having the event cancelled because of COVID-19,” said Ema-
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Winters Farm to School uses the funds raised at their feast to purchase fresh, local fruits, nuts and produce for our children’s school meal programs. Monies raised at the feast also keep the student garden at Waggoner Elementary School green and growing. “Because we are an all-volunteer Board, all of the monies raised go toward boosting the health and well-being of kids in our community,” says Cathy Olsen, Winters Farm to School Board Member and Director of Food Services for the Winters Joint Unified School District. “And it’s great for our farmers because our school district buys a lot of the food they produce. You can’t get much fresher or more local than serving food grown by farmers right here in Winters.” For more information about Winters Farm to School or the June 25 Summer Feast, call 530-795-6109.
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California backs away from COVID vaccine mandates for youth By Elizabeth Aguilera CalMatters Although more than three-quarters of California adults are vaccinated against COVID-19, opinions are more divided when it comes to vaccinating children. That sentiment played out Thursday when first, the author of a bill that would have mandated vaccines for all children pulled the legislation, and then again when state health officials pushed back the date of their student vaccine mandate. It was a striking shift for a state that had been the nation’s first to announce a planned K-12 COVID-19 mandate. The bill by Sen. Richard Pan, a Sacramento Democrat who chairs the Senate Health Committee, would have granted no personal belief exceptions to the requirement that all children get the COVID vaccine to attend school or child care. In sidelining his own bill, Pan said the focus needs to be on making sure families can access the vaccine for their children. Within hours, the California Department of Public Health
ALUMNI Continued from Page 1 must have played at least one year minimum on the WHS baseball team. According to Moore, he is halfway to the desired number of players. He said the deadline to register has been extended until further notice or until the maximum number of players has registered to play. Moore’s capstone mentor Andy Pignataro encourages WHS alumni baseball players to sign up. “Former WHS baseball players should be excited to participate in an event that has been so much fun in years past. This will be a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and teammates as well as support such a great
announced it will not begin the process of adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of mandated childhood vaccines for K-12 public and private school students because it has not been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. Previously the state had intended to require it for the upcoming 2022-23 school year, but now that won’t happen until at least July 1, 2023. The health department said in a statement that even after COVID vaccines for kids receive full approval, it would also consider the recommendations of a Centers for Disease Control vaccine advisory committee and the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians before issuing a school vaccine requirement. Support for Pan’s bill has been wavering for several weeks. Last month, another member of the Senate Health Committee, Democratic Sen. Connie Leyva of Chino, told the group Stand Up Ontario, in the Inland Empire, that she was not going to vote for the bill.
GOP political consultant Mike Madrid said legislators pull bills for many reasons, including a lack of support or because there is another way to reach the same goal. “If a better way to solve it is access without the acrimony of mandate that is fine,” he said. “The point isn’t to disagree, it’s to get to a point where we have public health protections.” Pan’s bill was one of eight aggressive COVID-19-related bills introduced as part of a slate from the Legislature’s vaccine working group, made up of Democratic legislators. Among the bills still alive in the Legislature are proposals that would punish doctors who share misinformation, require schools to continue regular COVID testing and change how the state’s vaccination registry works. Also still in play: a bill that would allow 12- to 17-year-olds to get vaccinated without parental consent. The COVID vaccine is fully authorized for those older than 16 and can be given to children as young as 5 under an emergency authorization. It has
cause,” Pignataro said. “In addition to reigniting such a fun part of the Winters Youth Day schedule of events, Matt is also rallying the community in recognizing bladder cancer awareness.” Player registration check-in will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the varsity baseball field on April 30. The community is welcome to come watch the game, free of charge. A cash-only snack bar will be available during the game. “I believe the timing of Matt’s event is perfect,” Pignataro said. “As our community continues to emerge from the pandemic, this event will allow folks to get outside and enjoy some fantastic baseball with family and friends.” Moore said he homes
the alumni baseball game becomes a yearly Capstone project and is looking forward to the game. “I’m pretty excited to see some of the guys come out and play. It sounds like it used to be a really fun event, and I’m excited to bring it back to the community,” Moore said. “If you like Winters baseball you should come out and watch, and compete. It will be fun.” Pignataro said he’s proud of Moore’s efforts and has enjoyed watching him work through the coordination of the event. “Matt has dedicated a lot of time organizing his event. Between the coordination of participants and the logistics of the event and facilities he’s been extremely busy,” Pignataro said.
been available since last year but the uptake has been slow. About two-thirds of 12to 17-year-olds have been vaccinated, but the numbers are much lower for kids 5 to 11, with only about onethird vaccinated. Citing the low COVID vaccination rate among children, Pan said a mandate is not a priority until the state can
make the vaccine more accessible. He said that in his experience, as a pediatrician, when parents ask about vaccinations they want to see their child’s doctor. But most doctor’s offices don’t offer the vaccine for COVID-19 and are referring families to drug stores or vaccination sites that are not child-centric. Pan’s was the second
of the working group’s bills to be sidelined by its author. A proposal to require all people who work, including contractors, to be vaccinated was also pulled. Pan said the mandate is not dead. He intends to watch the vaccination rates and said it could be something he brings back later.
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April 8: 4:59 a.m., medical aid, 100 block of Owing Drive. ~1:55 p.m., public assistance, 1100 block of Roosevelt Avenue. ~3:02 p.m., fire alarm, 400 block of Morgan Street. ~3:19 p.m., medical aid, 100 block of Grant Avenue. ~4:10 p.m., mutual aid, SB I-505/ Putah Creek Road. ~5:44 p.m., lift assist, The Horseshoe. ~5:50 p.m., medical aid, 950 block of Railroad Avenue. April 9: 6:34 p.m., medical aid, Highway 128/Pleasant View Road. April 10: 5:01 p.m., medical aid, 140 block of E Baker Street. ~9:41 p.m., medical incident, 120 E Grant Avenue. April 11: 2:37 p.m., lift assist, 610 block of First Street. ~2:42 p.m., grass fire, CR 34. ~5:11 p.m., medical aid, 950 block of Wyatt Lane. ~9:51 p.m., medical aid, Taylor Street/Kennedy Drive. ~10:16 p.m., medical aid, Taylor Street/Kennedy Drive. April 12: 5:07
a.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street. ~8:37 a.m., mutual aid, Highway 128. ~10:36 a.m., investigation (utility line down), Fourth Street/Edwards Street. ~11:51 a.m., medical aid, 1000 block of Hillview Lane. April 14: 6:03 p.m., medical aid, 700 block of Apricot Avenue.
Police Arrest Log April 8: Stephen Anthony Piszczek III (Age 64), Charges: Winters Misd Bench Warrant, Disposition: Released by notice to appear.
Case Log April 7: 12:46 p.m., 10th block of E Abbey Street, Vandalism. ~10:26 p.m., 900th block of E Grant Avenue, Counterfeit Bill. April 9: 8:50 a.m., 400th block of Railroad Avenue, Audible Commercial. April 10: 10:10 p.m., 800th block of W Grant Avenue, Missing Person April 11: 10:41 a.m., 1st block of PG&E Way, Vandalism. ~4:19 p.m., 100th block of Grant Avenue, Threats
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Youth Day officials who served their honorary stints on Youth Day 1980 were, seated (l-r): Councilman Jeff Ingles, City Engineer David Lowrie, Councilman George Griffin, City Attorney David Hyer, Dog Catcher Marco Carrasco, Mayor Mark Webster, Building Inspector Drew Benson, Councilman Ben Geerts, Councilman Scott Panzich and Councilman Mike Pisani; standing, Dog Catcher Tom Rojas, Bodyguard Teri Lemert and Sanitation Engineer Matt Kimes. This year’s Youth Day will be held on Saturday, April 30.
120 Years Ago April 25, 1902
A meeting will be held Monday evening, April 28, at the band room, to organize a volunteer fire department. The town trustees made a good move Tuesday evening by ordering a Studebaker sprinkling wagon. It will be a wooden tank wagon of 600 gallons capacity. The Winters Cornet Band, to show its appreciation of the services of those who so willingly assisted in the minstrel entertainment, gave a reception at the Winters hotel Friday evening. Theo. Schmeiser will represent the Winters parlor at the annual session of the grand parlor, Native sons of the Golden West, in Santa Cruz beginning April 28. Poll taxes are due. D. H. Waughtel is collecting in Winters for the state.
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in the near future, due to teams hitching to wagons tied there blocking the street. High School teachers, Miss Crystal Leithold and Mr. Bryon Case were married in Oakland, April 14. F.W. Herold has a new Chandler Six, purchased through the Griffin Garage agency. The Agricultural Farm at Davis has leased 300 acres of farming land to be used in experiments in dry farming. Last Saturday evening was the scene of a brilliant dancing party given by the Segura Club. Elderly ladies of Winters and vicinity were entertained in the Masonic Hall Saturday afternoon by the Pythian Sisters.
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April 25, 1952
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Winters High School Tuesday as Winters downed the Woodland J.V.’s by a score of 6 to 3. Eugene Gale entrained on Tuesday for Kodiak, Alaska, to serve at a Naval Reserve unit.
55 Years Ago April 20, 1967
A fire that started in a storeroom behind the bar caused extensive damage to the Country Club Tavern on Putah Creek Road early yesterday morning. District Superintendent James Bernardy’s salary for next year was set at $15,600, a raise of $600 per year, during the regular meeting of the Winters Joint Unified School District board of trustees in the superintendent’s office Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Biasi, of Winters, are the parents of a daughter, born April 14, 1967, in the Woodland Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Smyth, of Winters, are the parents of a daughter, born April 17, 1967, at the Yolo General Hospital.
Obituary Noel Cavendish Manners Noel Cavendish Manners, age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on April 9 from coronary complications at St. Helena Adventist Hospital. Noel grew up in Sacramento and Davis. As an adult he lived in Shelter Cove, Winters and Covelo. He is preceded by his parents John and Solveig Manners and is survived by his wife Tuum, former wife Jill, daughter Tara, son Paul and brother Spencer. Noel dearly loved, and was
loved by his family including his grandchildren: Paula, Pamela, Pakapon and Pacifica. Noel had a kind and generous heart and a gentle soul. His generosity and kindness are remembered by scores of friends who will miss him. His generosity impacted the lives of many, often very significantly. He was a thoughtful business-owner whose success allowed him to contribute regularly to dozens of charities. For years he would set up a food station for participants in the
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The Sixteenth Annual Winters Youth Day will get underway Saturday at 9:30 a.m. when the nine division parade starts the day’s festivities. Former Winters Mayor Lester M. Ireland will be the parade marshal Saturday. The Winters Merchants baseball team got off to a flying start in the Central California League Sunday at the local diamond, pounding out a 22 to 9 victory over the favored West Sacramento V.F.W. team. Phil Snow was the winning pitcher. Mrs. Fred T. Roseberry was elected president of the Winters Fortnightly Club for 1952-53 at the annual business meeting held Tuesday afternoon in the club rooms. Gary Mayer hurled a no hit game for
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Noel Cavendish Manners annual reenactment of the Trail of Tears into the Round Valley Reservation. He was a long-time activist protesting to save the old growth redwoods in Headwaters Forest, often hiking into the heart of the forest and camping there with his son. He was a member of the Hemp Industries Association and helped organize the yearly Hemp Festival at the Matteel Community Center. Noel loved cross-
word puzzles, playing his flute, and looking down across his property to Covelo’s Round Valley below. He opened the large pond he built to all who wanted to enjoy a summer swim in a beautiful setting. He travelled often to places like Asia (especially Thailand where his wife and daughterin-law are from), Latin America and Africa. He hitchhiked across the US when he was 18. Years later he walked across Mali with two local guides, sleeping under the stars. He loved concerts attending dozens of Grateful Dead concerts and many Reggae On The River festivals. Noel will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. on April 20 (a date special to him) at Davis Cemetery. A celebration of life event will be held at his Covelo ranch on April 23.
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AFS Continued from Page 1 Winters. She’d encourage families to host, ensure the AFS students are enjoying themselves and essentially kept the program running smoothly in town. Tracy Nickelson has since taken up the title of liaison in Winters. “The kids have to have their own spot, but that doesn’t mean they can’t share a room with a host sibling,”
PARK Continued from Page 1 several months as a result. Our goal is to ensure the park landscaping and amenities meet specifications prior to (the city) taking over maintenance. The sooner the park meets standards, the sooner it will open to the public.” The planned park will cover three long, narrow blocks, bordered north-south by Moody Slough Road and Vasey Street, and east-west by Taylor Street and Scotts Way, and its development has been planned in two phases. The delays pertain to the north half of the park currently under construction in phase one, consisting of two two-acre parcels, the first beginning at Moody Slough Road and ending at Niemann Street, and the second beginning at Niemann Street and ending at Chapman Street. The final and largest parcel of the park, between Chapman Street and Vasey Street, on which construction has not begun, will include space for informal soccer and baseball fields. There is no current estimate as to when construction on the southern part of the park could begin
AWARDS Continued from Page 1 Mendoza became a resident firefighter after graduation from WHS and attended the Solano Fire Academy and graduated in 2020. Lopez said Mendoza recently filled the critical role of driver-operator at Winters Fire, and continues to build upon his leadership role by mentoring incoming volunteers. “I have personally watched this person grow from a little boy to the young man he is today,” Lopez said. “I believe his character, qualities and determination is a testiment to his parents.” Lopez gave recognition to the Winters Volunteer Reserve Firefighters noting they work shifts of 12 or 24 hours. He said there were four notable volunteer reserve firefighters who “committed a tremendous amount of hours in volunteering for shifts” in 2021. He gave honors to the following top performing volunteer reserve firefighters: Miguel Zaragoza (2,663 hours), Mendoza (1,392 hours), Cameron Simental (1,306
said Tracy. As rewarding as hosting is, the Nickelsons did not deny the truths that come with bringing a new addition into one’s family. “You have to understand when you’re hosting them, they’re part of your family, and the dynamics sometimes are upsetting with host siblings,” Rob said, talking about the standard-issue challenges of raising a teenager. “Also, people have to understand these are still teenag-
ers and they’re going to want to hang out with their friends and try their best to fit in.” Mike and Kim Olivas have taken on the opportunity 10 times since joining AFS, and now, their family has 10 more members across the globe who consider Winters their second home. “It’s great to learn from different cultures. We’ve had a few kids from Germany and a kid from Japan. You’re learning a lot about them but at the
same time trying to give them the experience of being an American teenager and that’s what they look forward to,” Kim Olivas said. “It’s so rewarding and watching them in terms of growth and their language skills develop is amazing.” To volunteer in any capacity for AFS, one can visit the AFS website at www.afsusa.org or reach out to the Winters AFS liaison Tracy Nickelson at 530-6817792.
or end. When complete and after the maintenance period has ended, the north part of the park will include two dog parks (one for large dogs, another for small dogs), a combination basketball and futsal court, a “phenomenal” play structure, picnic space and grassy areas — in addition to 352 trees. Trepa told the Winters Express that the delays were in large part due to the state of the trees. In their inspection last month, city staff found that many of the trees were unhealthy or had died, and that they were not fit enough to enter the maintenance period ,as they would still be too vulnerable should members of the public enter the space as soon as June as previously planned. The maintenance period, which is required to give plant life a chance to establish itself before the public enters, cannot begin until the plants are established enough to survive it. According to city staff and the consulting arborist, 22 percent (77) of the trees were stressed, were not good specimens or had died. Furthermore, many of the trees have not “leafed out,” as it is early in the season, and will need the chance
to mature through spring before they are strong enough to withstand the presence of the public. The other main problems the city found include the turf, which will have to be completely redone, and the irrigation system. “The amenities are in, but we have looked at the landscaping and it’s not in the condition we feel is ready to go into 90-day main period,” Trepa said. “When it opens to the public, it will take a beating so we need to give the plants time to be established.” She also said that Homes By Towne has not reached its $3.2 million cap yet, and that the city is working to review the developer’s expenses to get a better understanding of the situation and plans for the anticipated second phase of construction. Trepa said the cost of rehabilitating or replacing the trees and turf while improving the irrigation system will not be included in the $3.2 million cap. “Any of the work they need to correct does not go under the cap, because they had an obligation to build the park,” Trepa said. According to Trepa, relations with Homes By Towne are good, but the developer hired a contractor to build the park, and
the contractor has been mired by labor and material shortages, negatively affecting construction up to this point. “Unfortunately, what has plagued this park are labor and material shortages. Everybody is experiencing shortages right now,” Trepa said. Development agreements like the one related to Stones Throw’s are used by cities to get some developers, who are eager to build and sell homes, to also build infrastructure for the communities they construct. As for when the north half of the park will open, Trepa said it will be four months at the earliest, as the maintenance period must still proceed for 90 days after the work is complete and up to standards. “I find it highly unlikely the park would open before four months. That would be the soonest it could open and would depend on how fast the developer and contractor moved,” Trepa said. Staff and Homes By Towne are working on amendments concerning the park and the vernal pool preserve to the northeast of Stones Throw’s, for consideration by the city council at a future date.
hours) and Kitsia Pelayo (1,297 hours). Miller named Officer Kyle Shadman as the 2021 Officer of the Year. Shadman’s peers noted he was dependable and worked additional days to assist fellow officers. In 2021, Shadman took the lead with Officer Gordon Brown of the Winters PD’s annual Shop with a Cop program. Shadman joined Winters PD in November 2020. Prior to becoming a police officer, Shadman has owned and managed assisted living facilities for developmentally disabled adults with his wife since 2015. Ofc. Shadman graduated from the San Joaquin Delta College Police Academy in March 2020. Miller awarded Sergeant Jose Hermosillo a Meritorious Service Ribbon — which is awarded to personel who have demonstrated initiative, diligence and perseverance in accomplishing duties or tasks in an exemplary manner in the law enforcement profession. In 2021, Hermosillo showed initiative by
drafting a grant proposal for the California Highway Patrol cannabis tax fund grant program. Miller said the grant was made to assist in enhancing an agency’s efforts for “driving under the influence” enforcement. In 2020, Winters had three fatal driving under the influence collisions within city limits. Hermosillo drafted the grant proposal and included the purchase and outfitting of a dedicated DUI enforcement vehicle for Winters PD, and additional training for officeres. The Winters PD received a grant totaling $106,643. Hermosillo was tasked with administering overseeing execution of the grant, and an additional Office of Traffic Safety selective traffic enforment grant totaling $50K. Miller said Hermosillo’s efforts of oversight for both grants include “countless hours” to communicate and coordiante with multiple state agencies.
“Sergeant Hermosillo’s efforts have demonstrated initiative, diligence and brought acclaim to not only himself, but to our department — making him a worthy recipient of the Winters Police Department Meritorious Service Ribbon,” Miller said. Miller also awarded Catherine Bernstein, Coordinator of the Davis Trauma and Greif Support, the Winters PD Meritorious Service Ribbon. Miller said Bernstein was instrumental in the creation and implementation of the Winters TAGS program. The TAGS program is a secular program created by Bernstein, and is intended to provide support to fire and police responders by assisting on scene and with secondary victims and witnesses experiencing grief and trauma. According to Miller, Bernstein assisted the Winters TAGS program in during the transition Officer Robert Duval and K-9 Kepi’s retirement in 2017.
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El Ayuntamiento aprueba un nuevo acuerdo para el programa de natación Por Brandon McCapes Traducido por Carol Alfonso Solano Aquatics Sea Otters (SASO) continuará dirigiendo el Winters Swim Team y dictará lecciones de natación en la piscina de la ciudad durante tres años más, luego de que los miembros del consejo municipal, el personal y el público acordaran que el manejo de los servicios por parte de la organización de capacitación fue “alta-
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la comunidad en varios grupos de edades. El programa del año pasado comenzó bajo el entendimiento de que el personal de la ciudad y SASO revisarían las finanzas para determinar los costos pagaderos por SASO por el alquiler de la piscina en el Centro de Natación Comunitario Bobbie Greenwood (Bobbie Greenwood Community Swim Center) para ejecutar su programa. Finalmente, SASO pagó $3,000 a la ciudad, en lugar de los $4,000 estimados originalmente, lo que les permitió reinvertir
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Winters AYSO abre registro de fútbol de otoño, necesita voluntarios Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso La inscripción para la temporada del fútbol (soccer) del Winters AYSO para el Otoño del 2022 está abierta a la comunidad, y la junta está buscando voluntarios para ayudar a que la temporada sea un éxito. No hay eventos de registro en persona este año. Todos los jugadores de Winters AYSO Región 436 deben estar registrados para jugar en línea en wintersayso.org. Las familias que ya tienen una cuenta debido a que un niño jugó en una temporada anterior no necesitan crear una nueva cuenta y, en su lugar, iniciarán sesión con la dirección de correo
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CIUDAD Continued from Page 6 reunirá nuevamente con SASO al final de la temporada y, si la participación en el programa es suficiente para cubrir sus gastos, SASO pagará a la ciudad $4,000 por ambos programas. Según el acuerdo, que se prolongará hasta la temporada 2024, SASO se encargará de todas las inscripciones y proporcionará todos los instructores para ambos programas, mientras que la ciudad proporcionará los salvavidas. Las tarifas de participación aumentarán, costando entre $95 y $125 por participante por período de dos semanas según el nuevo acuerdo en comparación con $85 el año pasado; sin embargo, la ciudad ofrecerá una tarifa con descuento de $75 a los participantes que califiquen para almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido a través del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District - Winters JUSD). Al final del año, la ciudad emitirá un cheque a SASO para cubrir el costo del subsidio usando fondos del Healthy Winters Swim Team Fund, que asciende a alrededor de $74,000, según Trepa. “No anticipamos que sería una carga financiera. Hay fondos amplios en el Fondo del Equipo de Natación, y mientras sigamos generando ingresos... El fondo en sí será autosuficiente para poder reinvertir en el programa del equipo de natación, al tiempo que mejora la accesibilidad,” dijo. Los miembros del público y el consejo municipal aprobaron el programa de becas
durante sus comentarios. “Creo que esto es un verdadero jonrón, lo saca del parque, no solo traer SASO sino también tener el nado subsidiado para las personas de la comunidad que tal vez no puedan pagarlo,” dijo la concejal Loren. “Creo que realmente respeta el legado de Bobbie Greenwood y lo que hizo durante tantas décadas en la comunidad.” El alcalde interino (Pro Tem) Bill Biasi dijo: “Todos estábamos bastante satisfechos con la ejecución del programa por parte de SASO el año pasado. Hicieron un buen trabajo, y creo que tenerlos durante tres años es un acierto.” Biasi también recomendó que el personal busque de manera proactiva nuevas opciones de recaudación de fondos para el equipo de natación y las pequeñas ligas (Little League), anticipándose a la prohibición de los fuegos artificiales en el condado o el estado.
Actualización de natación de vuelta Trepa también usó el elemento del SASO como una oportunidad para actualizar a la comunidad sobre la natación de vuelta, que actualmente no está abierta, como suele ser en esta época del año. Ella dijo que los retrasos de esta temporada se deben a la falta de salvavidas y problemas con el calentador de la piscina, que requiere reparaciones. En cuanto a los salvavidas, Trepa dijo que el reciente aumento del salario inicial para el puesto por parte del Ayuntamiento ha generado nuevos
postulantes, quienes actualmente se encuentran en el proceso de incorporación y certificación. Actualmente, el personal está esperando el equipo necesario para reparar el calentador, momento en el que la natación en el regazo se abrirá para las personas mayores de la comunidad. El resto de la comunidad puede esperar a nadar después del 6 de Junio, el final del año escolar. “Sé que la piscina es de gran interés para varias personas de la comunidad,” dijo Trepa. “Así que nos disculpamos por la demora, pero desafortunadamente ahora tenemos que hacer algunas reparaciones en la piscina.”
recreación. La vuelta de natación surgió una vez más en este punto de la reunión, con el Winters Swim Team y las tarifas de las lecciones de natación discutidas anteriormente que están exentas, así como el pase diario de natación para adultos, que permanecerá en $5. Sin embargo, el ajuste afectará los pases abiertos de natación y poncheo de pases de
10 días. El consejo también adoptó la recomendación de Trepa de cambiar el sistema de reservas para espacios alquilados públicamente, como áreas de pícnic e instalaciones deportivas en los parques de Winters, de alquilables solo por un día completo a alquilables en bloques de dos horas. Trepa dijo que los inquilinos podrían reservar períodos más
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Senior News Strengthen community engaging, connecting with older adults By Wally Pearce Special to the Express When the Older Americans Month was established nationally in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65 birthday and about a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. In April 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens designated May as “Senior Citizens Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.” The 2022 theme is Age My Way, an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities: Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation. Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment. Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others. Other ways to share and connect include: Look for joy in the everyday: Celebrate small moments and ordinary pleasures by taking time to recognize them. Start a gratitude journal and share it with others via social media, call a friend, or family
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There’s a reason storytelling is a time-honored activity. Hearing how others experience the world helps us grow. Interviewing family, friends, and neighbors can open new conversations and strengthen connections. Communities that encourage the contributions of older adults are stronger. By engaging and supporting all community members, each one of us can recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and daily lives. Everyone benefits when everyone participates. Strength is built and shown not only by bold acts, but also
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Sitting at the bottom of Lake Berryessa are a lot of memories. Memories of a town set in a fertile valley with ranches, a one room schoolhouse, a general store, a blacksmith shop, an annual rodeo and community hall, swimming holes in the once vibrant Putah Creek and more. Lost in the depths of Lake Berryessa lie memories of the town of Monticello. From the town’s early beginnings in mid-1800’s to its final chapter in 1957, those memories have been brought back to life in the Winters Museum’s new exhibit, “Remembering Monticello” that opened on April 7. The Historical Society of Winters has been gathering photographs and memorabilia to curate the exhibit and fortuitously teamed up with Carol McGinnis Fitzpatrick, whose family lived in the lost town of Monticello. Society President Woody Fridae said, “It would have been impossible if it weren’t for Carol (Fitzpatrick) specifically, and then she opened the door to everybody else.” For about 10 years, Fitzpatrick operated a one room museum in Spanish Flat, displaying Monticello artifacts and memorabilia until 2020 when the LNU Complex Fire threatened her building and she lost her lease. Fitzpatrick, who spoke at the opening, said Fridae connected with her after the fire, asking to borrow a few items for the Winters Museum. “It all worked out,” Fitzpatrick said. “We needed a place to put the stuff for people to see.” From there, Fitzpatrick said, “It kind
Bill Clark via Pete Muller/ Courtesy photo
BELOW: The Abraham Clark family home. Winters Museum/ Courtesy photo
of went full circle because this building (Winters Museum) was the ‘damn’ building” and explained to a room full of laughter that it was built as the headquarters for the U.S. Bureau of Land Reclamation to oversee building of the dam. The exhibit reflects on many aspects of life in Monticello from the time Jesus and Sisto Berryessa received a land grant in 1843 to the flooding of the valley and creation of Lake Berryessa in 1957. The demolition of Monticello was photographed for Life magazine by renowned documentary photographers Dorothea Lange and Pirkle Jones; however, for some unknown reason Life never published the commissioned feature. The exhibit is presenting their photos, along with many others to provide a visual history of the town’s creation, its descendants — and ultimately — its destruction. On hand for the opening were past Monticello residents and descendants of former residents who came together to share memories and celebrate Monticello. At its height in the years before the town was razed for construction of the dam, its population toppedout at about 250.
LEFT: The bus to Putah Creek. Winters Museum/ Courtesy photo
One former resident and perhaps the oldest surviving one, Murray Clark, was born in 1933 and grew up in Monticello. Clark said his great-grandfather Abraham Clark arrived in Monticello from Ohio in 1864 with his wife, brotherin-law and two-anda-half dollars to his name. Clark said 10 years after their arrival his great-grandfather owned 10,000 acres in the Berryessa Valley and made a fortune growing wheat. Clark’s great-grandparents built a 26room mansion where they raised six children. The home had running hot water and
13 fireplaces, but unfortunately burned to the ground in 1926. In 1934, Clark’s father purchased 700 acres of his great-grandfather’s land and continued farming wheat, raising livestock and a family of five boys and one girl. Clark attended Monticello’s Oak Grove School, a one-roomed schoolhouse until eighth grade and from ninth grade forward was bussed to Winters High School. When the U.S. Bureau of Land Reclamation began securing properties to build the dam, Clark
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“Remembering Monticello” Exhibit, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St. 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 in the Garden, Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Winters Library Teaching Garden (Weather permitting) Bilingual Storytime in the Garden, Fourth Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Library Teaching Garden (Weather permitting) Winters Rotary Club meeting, Thursdays, Noon, The Buckhorn Winters Museum public hours, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St. 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 All You Need is Love Romance Book Club, Second Saturday, 4 p.m., Hooby’s Brewing Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: » St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. (back 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.
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Students craft ceramic art for the garden Winters Express Ceramic pieces crafted by Winters High School students were up for auction, and were on display in the Winters Community Library Learning Garden on Saturday, April 16. Denise Cottrell, of the Master Gardeners of Yolo County,
said that Winters High School art teacher Kate Humphrey had asked students in her ceramic classes to create a piece of art that adds to the landscape and draws the eye around the Winters Community Library Teaching Garden. As part of the Master Gardeners of Yolo County Plant
Sale, WHS students had created 24 art pieces that were included in the Gardenscape Art Show and Auction. Cottrell said that 16 of the pieces were bid on and sold on Saturday. The art ranged from critters and insects to plants and unique imaginative creations.
B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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MUSEUM Continued from Page 1 said his father went to court and fought for two years to receive $90,000 for his farm, which at the time he said was “pretty good money.” Clark, the last survivor of his five siblings and a resident of Red Bluff, was excited to travel to Winters to attend the opening and see his forefathers and the lost area of his childhood celebrated. Another prior res-
ident, Buddy Gardner, spoke of growing up in Monticello. He fondly recalled his childhood summers riding horses, playing in the creek, attending the annual rodeo and when asked what he had thought of Winters at that time, Gardner responded, “Winters was cool. It was a big town.” The Winters Museum is located at 13 Russell St. and open to the public Thursdays through Sundays between 1 and 5 p.m. Admission is free.
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220251 03/25/2022 jramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: WEST LAKE MARKET Physical Address: 1260 LAKE BLVD. STE. 101 DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): EVEREST GROUP-4 LLC 2191 LEJANO WAY SACRAMENTO, CA 95833 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: 03/24/2022 s/ RABINDRA PANDEY Official Title: PRESIDENT Corporation Name: EVEREST GROUP-4 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, jramirez, Deputy Clerk State of California, County of Yolo Published: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2022 #112
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Please call between 7-2 weekdays - 530-795-9007, ask for Pam FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220261 03/29/2022 kquam, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Creekside Signs & Graphics Physical Address: 30976 Russell Blvd. Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 736 Winters, CA 95694 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Manuel Souza 106 Lauren Ct. Winters, CA 95694 2) Shannon Souza 106 Lauren Ct. Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: A Married Couple Starting Date of Business: 2/18/2007 s/ Shannon Souza Manuel Souza 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:April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2022 #117
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220246 03/23/2022 lramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: The Grammar Stylist Physical Address: 2420 Bueno Dr. Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Aubrey Suleiman 2420 Bueno Drive Davis, CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 03/22/2022 s/ Aubrey Suleiman 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: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2022 #110
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220328 04/15/2022 dho, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Anona Gallery Physical Address: 14 Main St. Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Anona Neville 709 Walnut Lane Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ Anona Neville 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: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2022 #121
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220274 03/31/2022 dho, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: COPPER & STEEL HAIR STUDIO Physical Address: 7 EAST MAIN STREET SUITE 7B WINTERS, CA 95694 Mailing Address: 766 WEST MAIN ST. WINTERS, CA 95694 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ERICA MARIE MORTON 766 WEST MAIN STREET WINTERS, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ ERICA MARIE MORTON 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: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 #115
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220299 04/06/2022 dho, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Anona a working studio and Art GALLERY Physical Address: 14 Main St. Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Anona Neville 709 Walnut Lane Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ Anona Neville 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:April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2022 #119
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220204 03/10/2022 mlindstrom, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: AUTHENTIC SOL THERAPY Physical Address: 955 CRANBROOK COURT APT. 302 DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) ERICA DIANNE VILLARREAL-KONE 955 CRANBROOK CT. APT. 302 DAVIS, CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 03/08/2022 s/ ERICA VILLARREAL-KONE 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: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2022 #109
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220248 03/24/2022 lramirez, Deputy Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: DAVIS BREAD AND DESSERTS Physical Address: 720 OLIVE DR. SUITE O DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): THOMAS MARTIN KILBOURN 950 EL CAMINO AVE. #26 VACAVILLE, CA 95688 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 03/24/2022 s/ THOMAS MARTIN KILBOURN 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: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2022 #111
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2022-481 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Nina Yvette Nero aka Nina Yevette Nero filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Nina Yvette Nero aka Nina Yevette Nero to Proposed name Nina Yvette Palmer-Nero 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: 6/9/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 9 Room: The address of the court is Yolo Superior Court 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2022-442 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Nina Nero filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Taelonnie Anita Simone Nero to Proposed name Taelonnie Anita Simone Palmer-Nero 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: 5/11/2022 Time: 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: 4/5/2022 Daniel M. Wolk Judge of the Superior Court Published April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2022 #120
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: March 25, 2022 Samuel T. McAdam Judge of the Superior Court Published April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 #113
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Express Yourself Letters Call for Winters JUSD Hall of Fame nominations
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n my continuing search for $4 gasoline, I ended up in Kansas City a couple of weeks ago. Not to be confused, I visited both the Kansas side of the city and ventured a hundred miles, or so, east into Missouri to visit with a niece who is stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base. Just to clarify, Kansas City is in both Kansas and Missouri, with the airport on the Missouri side. It is hard to keep track of which state you are in because it all looks the same, rolling hills and prairie. This isn’t our first trip to Kansas City, but I was still surprised at how cheap everything is, from $3.46 per gallon gasoline to $18 meals of brisket, potatoes, beans and slaw. You don’t want to be on a diet in the Midwest. Shelly, our niece, lives off-base in a nice two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath
condo, with a basement. She pays $910 per month and utilities are affordable. Her Air Force housing allowance almost pays all of her rent. She mentioned that when she is deployed for six months at a time, she just makes sure her two dogs and cat are taken care of and off she goes. Rent isn’t an issue. I can see why Californians are moving to the Midwest, Idaho and Texas, but I watch the weather channel and I’ll just stay here, thank you very much. If you don’t like California politics, our high cost of living and liberals, maybe it is a good idea for you to move somewhere else. My guess is that you won’t find happiness, but you might find a cheaper place to live. Hopefully you can find a job that pays you enough
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The Winters Joint Unified School District invites the community to submit nominations for this year’s Hall of Fame class. The Hall of Fame recognizes Winters school district graduates, former employees, and major contributors who have distinguished themselves by their individual contributions in scholarship, athletics, student activities, career, community service, and/ or the school community as a whole. Previous inductees include: Jack Graf, Richard Rominger, Sally Paul, Bobbie Greenwood, Tom Pearse, Gloria Lopez, Germaine Hupe, Patty Rominger, Alfred Graf, Harold Anderson, Tom Crisp, Michael Sebastian, Charles Wallace, Manny Garcia, Elizabeth Coman and W. Lloyd Adams. Please visit www.wintersjusd.org/hof for nomination forms. The nomination deadline is 4 p.m. on April 22, 2022. DIANA JIMENEZ, Superintendent
Seeking Senior Capstone interview volunteers We are so excited to announce that Winters High School is looking for volunteers to help interview seniors as part of their Senior Capstone Projects. This is an opportunity for the community to meet our youth and hear about all the wonderful things they are doing in school. If you are interested in being on a panel to listen to students give speeches about their project and plans after high school please consider volunteering. Capstone panel volunteers are needed on May 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. To sign up please call WHS at 530795-6140 or email ahurst@wintersjusd.org. Senior Capstone wouldn’t be possible without the support and volunteers from our amazing community. ANDREA HURST, COURTNEY CASAVECCHIA Senior Capstone Coordinators
WHS Rally Really? Winters High School isn’t allowed to hold a rally they’ve been holding for over 40 years because the new City Manager doesn’t have enough time to review the application! How much time does the City Manager need “to work with the applicant to address safety concerns?” One of the joys and beauties of small town living is the sense of community. Folks are inclusive, responsive and proactive when it comes to the welfare and needs of their neighbors and the community. Shouldn’t we expect the same of our City Manager? Shame on you, Kathleen S. Trepa! ANN BALLOW
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Life stories from Winters Cemetery Gramps Says Oh, the stories that could be told and secrets kept. In every grave is a life story. For instance, Solomon Hook was 14 years of age when he and his family were stranded with the Donner Party during the winter of 1846. Solomon was one of the fortunate survivors and he was buried in the Winters Cemetery in 1878. The collective memories that lay here precede the Civil War and continue through all the great events to our day. As for the secrets, we may have to wait until the resurrection to learn all that has been taken to these graves. Cemetery Grounds Foreman Nick Glide graciously led me to the locations of the oldest grave sites. A few burial sites
pre-date the official opening of the cemetery in 1876. Wm. F.Y. Overhas died in 1862 and George B. Day in 1863. Nick suggests that these may have been among those disinterred from a small cemetery in Buckeye. Sheila Carbahal, Cemetery District Manager, speculates that they could have come from Monticello, which was flooded by Lake Berryessa after the dam was completed in 1957. Nick pointed out that many of the older sites are family plots. Sheila explained that the cemetery was founded and run by the Buckeye Mason Lodge who encouraged their members to purchase plots that would accommodate either six or 12 graves. When
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As this decade begins, we walk briskly towards utter climate catastrophe. Before 2030, our planet will warm beyond 1.5 degrees and the worst of climate change will no longer be avoidable. Those twenty-nine years and younger, down to the child born as I write, will suffer the first cataclysmic effects of this disaster. But those over thirty will experience less and leave behind a world plummeting ever faster towards a fate that they hadn’t the courage to change. But all is not yet lost. A new people are rising. Youth in communities across the Earth are standing up for a livable future…not a beautiful one, that has been taken from us. We ask only for a chance at life. Too often we are told by adults our ideas are impossible. Yet those very adults in power have kept us on the road to disaster. Obviously, what is politically ‘possible’ isn’t enough. But a broken system gives the youth little power of our own. Carrying signs, chanting, protesting, praying are acts of strength but they alone cannot save the world. We need our elders to begin listening and using their power to implement our ideas and solutions. Have they forgotten this was always their job? To follow the will of the people? We must elect adults who fulfill their promises. Juliette Beck, running for Yolo County Supervisor D2, is a voice of hope in a time of fear. She is dedicated to climate justice and pledges to make the imperative changes now, and to give youth a place in decision making. I’m confident Juliette will be true to her word. She is heartfelt, loving and inclusive. Juliette Beck will invite in every perspective to ensure that decisions which affect us all are made by everyone. She is firm in the belief that this is not a campaign of one, but of all. I give my strong support to this candidate and strongly urge others to do the same. The time for idle politics is over, the time for immediate action is upon us. EMMA LARSON
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The dangers of intentional neglect of your health By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer From a seemingly infinite variety of diseases to poor nutrition and beyond, the world’s filled with factors that diminish human health. Dr. James Stirton of Winters Family Chiropractic addresses one of the most dangerous of these factors which is neglect of one’s own wellness. With so many variables stacked against one’s health, it’s a shame that people are often responsible for their own demise. Whether it’s a daily health regimen that impedes comfort and convenience, or a doctor recommended diet that doesn’t include fast food and sweets; whatever the excuse is — and there’s no shortage of them — they all fall under the dastardly umbrella of apathetic neglect of one’s health.
“Neglect is when a patient is given a recommendation to take a supplement. They take it, it works and then eventually they stop taking it after they initially start to heal. They inexplicably stop which can cause long-term problems,” Stirton said, then continued to explain the different facets of neglect. “Many people are in denial of their diet as well. They have a wish to eat healthy, but in actuality they barely do. It’s either because people aren’t well informed or are unwilling to change their mind on how they do things.” Neglect is a dangerous mindset that
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comes about in different ways, and unfortunately, Stirton said he has witnessed the full spectrum. Some younger patients believe their youth to be a get-out-of-jail-freecard to indulge in a horrible diet. Others harbor mistrust in authority and don’t heed supplemental recommendations out of principal. Whatever the reasons for neglect — or how abstract they may be — the consequences are very real and none of them care for the reasons that led to their inception. “You will absolutely predispose yourself to metabolic, chronic, debilitative and degenerative diseases.
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It’s not uncommon or abnormal for people to approach certain situations with a degree of fear. For example, no one can be faulted for being a little fearful during an initial foray into base jumping. However, individuals who experience a sudden, unexpected wave of intense fear may be dealing with panic disorder, which elicits more concern than routine jitters.
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“We get away with a lot of things in the first half of life that we won’t in the second because our tissues are so poorly supported. All the organ cells are dysfunctional and under nutritionally supported for decades and it’s really hard to come back from the brink.” because of the neglect is far more costly. “People have to be more open-minded to try something they tried already and
did not see value or success in,” Stirton said talking about how people can adjust their mindset. “They also have to be patient. It’s a known fact that the fastest tissues of the human body take 120 days to replenish — minimum. And most people don’t have enough patience to get through that.” While Stirton has patients from other communities, he truly values Winters. Not only do the patients of this community heed what he’s offering, their gratitude gives him more drive to get up in the morning and provide his knowledge and passion. If one has any health-related questions they’d like to ask, they can reach out to Stirton directly at jimstirtondc@ gmail.com. It’s like the good doctor always says, “If you’re not certain, ask Dr. Stirton.”
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All your tissues will become less resilient, elastic and hydrated,” Stirton said unfolding the inconvenient truth surrounding neglection of health. “We get away with a lot of things in the first half of life that we won’t in the second because our tissues are so poorly supported. All the organ cells are dysfunctional and under nutritionally supported for decades and it’s really hard to come back from the brink.” One can’t leave out dementia, heart disease or tooth loss as part of supplemental neglect either. Often, people place their fiscal health over their physical health, opting to save money than invest in their quality of life. While not going to the doctor or heeding what they recommend may save money in the short term, unavoidable surgery later in life
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Softball battles Live Oak in back-to-back games By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer The Winters High School varsity softball team played back-to-back games against Live Oak High School last week and saw some improvement with their home-field advantage. On Tuesday, April 12, the WHS softball team lost its away conference game against Live Oak by a score of 11-0, but came back and battled on Friday, April 15 during its home conference game where players closed the gap — losing by a score of 8-5. Kalyssa Grinbergs put in a lot of work, pitching a combined total of almost 12 innings over the two games against Live Oak. While the Warriors attempted to back up Grinbergs and make the outs they desperately needed, they struggled to contain the highly competitive Live Oak offense. Emily Aguiar saw a lot of action at second and was able to make several outs for her team — but it wasn’t
Sierra Berry prepares to tag out a Live Oak baserunner. Berry made one of several hits during her time at bat. KS Winters Photography/ Courtesy photo
enough to take home the victory. “Aguiar led the team in fielding putouts, scored two runs and had one RBI,” said head coach Buddy Berry.
While Aguiar led her team at bat during the home game against Live Oak on Friday, Jayle Jimenez, Danielle Johnson, Sierra Berry, Ahtzire Figueroa, Katie Johnson
Baseball scores blowout victories over Live Oak By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer On Tuesday, April 12, Logan Spears led the Winters High School varsity baseball team to victory in their game against Live Oak High School, winning 28-0. The Warriors didn’t have to work very hard defensively as Spears struck out seven Live Oak batters and only allowed five hits over five innings before the game was called. Isaac Lopez and Derrick Olson played great back up to Spears. Lopez was involved in making two outs in the first inning, tagging out a Live Oak base runner at second, off an assist from both Ashton Baylor and Spears. Lopez also made the third and final out in the first inning, grounding out to Matt Moore at first base. Olson was also involved in making two outs in the second and third inning, tagging out a Live Oak base runner at second off a fielder's choice by Erick Rodarte. Olson made the third and final out in the third inning making the out at first on a ground out to Moore. Spears closed out the fourth and fifth inning strik-
ing out the first two batters and throwing out the last batter at first. At bat, the Warriors made 19 hits. Connor Ray went four for five at bat helping lead the Warriors to victory. Justice Madsen and Spears also proved themselves to be huge assets to their team with four RBI’s each. Baylor, Ray and Moore followed close behind them by each contributing three RBI’s. Julian Leon made it across home plate every time he got onbase, racking up five runs for the Warriors. Isaiah Pazmino had four runs. AJ Pignataro, Moore and Ray had three runs. Ian McCreary, Spears and Olson had two runs, while the remaining players each scored one run for a total of 28. The WHS varsity baseball team went up against Live Oak again on Friday, April 15 and won by a score of 10-0. Moore took the mound this time and threw a no-hitter with nine strike-outs, which allowed his team to secure the victory when they scored seven runs in
addition to Aguiar, to make it across home plate. The Warriors will play at home again on Friday, April 29 at the softball fields behind Shirley Rominger Intermediate School.
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and Isabella Mehl each battled during their turn at bat, each getting one hit for the Warriors. Berry, Angelica Michel and Jimenez were the three other Warriors, in
Bayla Garcia, a freshman at Winters High School, is the Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Garcia, a two sport athlete, has proven herself to be a valuable asset to the softball team as one of the starting pitchers and a leader in runs scored. “Bayla pitched a total of six innings in the two games combined against Paradise. She also led the team for the week in hits and runs scored,” said head coach Buddy Berry. Garcia ranked above the national average in runs earned, innings pitched, strike outs and on base percentage.
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QUICK Continued from Page 5 to improve your lifestyle. California is slowly losing people to other states, but I read that we are short on housing to the tune of over a million units.
SOPHIE Continued from Page 5 the cost to manage the cemetery became prohibitive the Lodge was successful in promoting a Winters Cemetery District and in 1941 the lands were deeded to the District. The idea of family plots dates back to the days of Genesis. Abraham and Sarah are buried in the cave of Machpelah, as is his son Isaac. Jacob, the son of Isaac fled to Egypt to avoid a great famine where his son Joseph was appointed by the Pharaoh to be a ruler over all of Egypt. When Jacob died, Joseph ordered that his father be embalmed and, with a
BASEBALL Continued from Page 7 the fourth inning. Moore and Anthony Duran saw most of the action defensively. Olson and Madsen both took advantage of the single opportunity
That might be apartments or single family homes, but there aren’t enough homes for everyone that wants one. Even if you can afford a home in California, you will be paying a high percentage of your total income on housing.
Winters isn’t exempt from rising home prices. We are building more homes than we have in decades and the prices just keep going up. I’m not sure home prices can continue to balloon with interest rates on the rise, but we could use
great company of men, took him to the cave of Machpelah to be buried. After the plagues, when Moses left Egypt, he followed the wishes of Joseph and took his bones with him to be buried in the same place. Today it is less common to observe this practice, but I was privileged to follow the wishes of my father and accompany him from California to his final resting place next to my mother, his parents, my mother’s parents and other close relatives at Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Salt Lake City. There must be an intuitive sense of how precious these bonds are between family and those that we love
and that we want to be near to them, even in death. Many believers receive comfort in the message reinforced on Easter Sunday that these bonds are eternal and that life continues on after we leave this estate, whether as spirits or as resurrected beings.
they were both given to ground out the Live Oak runner to first baseman Duran. Ray also made two outs at first after a drop on a third strike. Moore made the rest of the outs for the Warriors. Baylor led the
Warriors at bat with two hits in three turns at bat and one RBI. Moore continued to help his team to victory with two RBI’s and one run. The Warriors will play at home again on Friday, April 22.
Sophie Says Well, Gramps, you put me in a spot. Does that mean I rest in peace with you or with my canine predecessors? Gramps invites you to submit stories of someone interred in the Cemetery that would be of interest to readers of the Winters Express and that could be published in a Sophie Says column.
a million more people to leave the state to help with our housing shortage. I used to have a list of people that I wished would move out of Winters, but now that I’m semi-retired I can’t remember where I put it. Before I returned the
rental car, I stopped by a Conoco gas station by the airport. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but I was close to the airport, so I was holding onto my wallet. I kept the receipt to prove that I had filled up the tank, $3.549 per gallon. Their gas tax
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