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Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Winters JUSD will not require COVID vaccine for students in fall

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Winters Joint Unified School District issued an announcement to families on Monday confirming they will not require students to get the COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend school in the fall.

In October 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all California students would need to receive the COVID-19 vaccine pending FDA approval of the vaccine for ages five and up.

In Winters — and statewide — the

move sparked a movement led by families who opposed the vaccine mandate and said they wanted to have the choice over whether their children receive the vaccine.

On April 14, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statement that the state will not initiate the regulatory process for the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for the 2022-23 school year to allow for a sufficient timeframe for a successful implementation

of it. Any vaccine requirements would not take effect until after a full FDA approval and no sooner than July 1, 2023.

“The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet fully approved COVID-19 vaccines for individuals of all ages within the 7–12 grade span.

The State of California announced last October that full approval by the FDA was a precondition to initiating the rulemaking process to add the COVID-19 vaccine to other vaccinations required

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Council discusses LDS subdivision in-lieu fees, affordable housing

By Brandon McCapes Express Correspondent

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The Winters City Council discussed socalled inclusionary housing in the context of the LDS subdivision at its April 19 meeting.

The City of Winters requires through its inclusionary housing ordinance that developers either build a certain number of affordable units to be sold below market rate, or else pay an in-

lieu fee.

At the April 19 meeting, the council was asked to approve an inclusionary housing plan with the developer of the LDS subdivision, which resulted in some debate between council members and the city manager regarding the nature of in-lieu fees.

The LDS subdivision, approved in 2019, will subdivide a 3.29-acre parcel into 18 single-family homes, with the expectation that smaller lot sizes will result in decreased market-rate prices.

However, the developer is still required

to build affordable housing units, which are accessible to persons only in certain income ranges. The developer is building one moderate-income home, and paying $82,000 in in-lieu fees to make up for not building the entirety of the required units.

The council ultimately approved the plan, which involved splitting the in-lieu fee payments into two installments of $41,000, however, Councilmembers Pierre Neu and Jesse Loren questioned whether the in-lieu

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Real Estate ................... B-2 Sports ........................... A-7

Rain for week: 0.00 in.

Season’s total: 18.29 in.

Last sn. to date: 7.99 in.

Winters rainfall season began 7/1/21.

Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m.

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Winters Jr. Warriors burst through a banner in front of the grand stand during the parade.

Youth amp it up for Youth Day

By Express staff The community welcomed back the 84th Winters Youth Day parade and festivities on Saturday after a two-year hiatus.

From the return of the Duck Derby and Grand Opening activities on Friday, to the Rotary Pancake Breakfast, parades, park festivities, and the return of the Alumni baseball game on Saturday.

The Youth Day committee made good on their promise to bring Youth Day back in 2022. See the Kiddie and Main Parade results online.

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Killian Kling and his brother Colton brought smiles to faces with an original puppet show performance at State Farm Family Fun Night presented by Andy Pignataro on Friday.

Council reallocates OES grant funding for community center

By Brandon McCapes Express Correspondent The Winters City Council reallocated funds from the senior center to the community center at its April 19 meeting.

The City of Winters recently obtained two California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) grants to the total of $180,000 to in grants for back up generators at the Senior Center and Community Center.

In a discussion item, council members voted to reassign the grant funds, which can only be used for specific purposes, to the community cen-

ter alone, as the senior center project is not far enough along for the projects to be completed prior to the expiration of the grant funds in November and December next year.

Additionally, City Manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa assured council members that when the Senior Center is far enough along to install a back up generator, there are several funding options available to the city to make the install, including pulling from the Park Development Impact Fee Fund, as well as other sources, should the $4.2 million grant

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“So what we’re recommending this evening is that the full $180,000 be reallocated to the existing community center. We are making this recommendation so that we don’t lose these two grants,” Trepa said.

“This is also an option for the council to consider investing in the Community Center or other projects that are transformational on behalf of our community.”

The Winters Community Center is somewhat in a state of

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Warriors basketball hosting girls summer basketball camp

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer Although there wasn’t much rain this winter, it’ll definitely be raining three-pointers, fundamentals and fun this summer at the Winters High School girls’ basketball camp. Under the guidance of the WHS women’s basketball

team, the elementary attendees will nurture their budding love for the game.

Similar to the basketball camp the Warriors hosted over winter, this summer edition also coincides with varsity head coach Jeff Christian’s coaching philosophy of players giving back to their community. In this

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“It’s an opportunity for young ladies in Winters to get out and be physical, make friends and learn about life and use the game of basketball as the methodology for that,” Christian said about the camp. “Then selfishly as the head coach, anytime I can get my players out in front of the public and working on their public speaking and learning how to teach, it just helps them

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Fortnightly Club celebrates centennial Fortnightly Club Special to the Express The Fortnightly Club has served the Winters community for 100 years.

There will be a public reception the community is invited to on May 10 from 4–6 p.m. at Highway 128 Hall and Kitchen.

On April 12, the club started to celebrate its anniversary with a high tea at the Grand Prince Odeum.

The private function was hosted by building owner, Rhonda Pope Flores and her friend Rose Rodriguez. The tea was well-received by former and present members. Attending were Peggy Kelly (the recipient of the Winters Chamber of Commerce award at the Toast of Winters and chair of Fortnightly), Willa Mae Heintz, Joan Stevenson, Carol Silva, Joyce Neely,

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The Fortnightly Club invites the Winters community to celebrate its 100 years of service at a May 10 event.

Gloria Warren, Nelda Biasi, Carolyn Souza, Connie House, Joan Gates, Patty Henry, Barbara Thomas, Marianne Boyer, Shirley and Tammy Jordan, Sharon Pearce and Valerie Whitworth.

Cucumber, chicken salad, egg salad, and ham and cheese sandwiches as well as meringues, chocolate truffle cake and caramel la leche cake were served. Various teas, herbal and black were offered. The

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A short meeting was held and then the party began and extended well beyond the expected time. The atmosphere was so accommodating that people lingered to reminisce and get reacquainted. As a special treat, members were invited to tour the building and see the latest updates.

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April 22: 6:11 p.m., medical aid, 300 block of Creekside Way April 23: 10:30 a.m. unknown fire, Russell Boulevard ~11:15 a.m., medical aid, 1020 block of Roosevelt Avenue ~11:06 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street April 24: 9:44 a.m., medical aid, 200 block of Main Street ~6:01 p.m., medical aid, County Road 24 April 25: 1:14 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street ~1:31 p.m., grass fire, I-505/Russell Boulevard ~9:58 p.m., public assist, 700 block of Valley Oak Drive April 26: 9:19 a.m., medical aid, 40 block of Myrtle Drive ~9:34 a.m., medical aid, First block of E Main Street ~7:55 p.m., grass fire, Highway 128/ Pleasants Valley Road April 28: 3:35 p.m., mutual aid, Shawn Lane ~10:29 p.m., medical aid, 100 block of Lauren Court

Police Case Log April 17: 9:15 p.m., 100th block of E Grant Avenue, Unlicensed Driver/

Towed Vehicle ~10:29 p.m., Grant Avenue/ Third Street, Unlicensed Driver April18: 5 p.m., 1st block of Main Street, Possession of Marijuana ~11:03 p.m. 100th block of E Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm April 20: 9 a.m., 20th block of E Abbey Street, Towed Vehicle ~10:15 a.m., 300th block of Abbey Street. Grand Theft ~2:18p.m., Second St and Grant Avenue, Vehicle Towed April 22: 9:35 a.m., 900 block of Rosa Avenue, Stored Vehicle ~3:15 p.m., 800 block of Jefferson Street, Child Custody Violation April 24: 5:50 p.m.

400 block of Anderson Avenue, Found Property of a backpack, please email tips.winters@winterspolice.org and describe to claim.

April 25: 11:34 a.m., 400 block of Anderson Avenue, Assault ~12:02 p.m., 700 block of Main Street, Phone Harassment ~9:20 p.m., Kennedy Street/Taylor Street, Missing Person (later located)

Arrest Log No arrest records this week.

Obituary Frank Sieferman, Sr. Frank Sieferman, Sr. died on April 18, 2022. A lifelong resident of Yolo County, Frank was born Dec. 30, 1926. His parents were Frank and Anna Sieferman.

Along with his sisters Anna Marie and Leah, he grew up on the Sieferman ranch west of Woodland.

Frank married Louisa Jane Long in April 1948. They were married almost 71 years, until Jane’s death in February 2019. They raised their three children, Frank Jr., Carol, and Elizabeth on their farm on Road 12 in Zamora.

Throughout his life, Frank was devoted to farming and serving his community.

During World War II he served in the Merchant Marine. In the 1960’s he served on the California State Conservation Commission. His involvement with the Yolo County Resource Conversation District was ongoing. Frank served on the board of Stollwood Convalescent Hospital. He was a 4-H leader in the Zamora 4-H club.

Frank was a Yolo County Supervisor in the 1990s. Frank and Jane were honored in 2017 as Agri-Per-

son of the Year by the Woodland Chamber of Commerce.

Frank farmed for 60-plus years. He raised cattle, sheep, a wide variety of grain and row crops, and almonds. Frank raised amazing gardens, growing much more than he and his family could use.

He shared his excess produce throughout Yolo County. Frank enjoyed gardening, hunting, traveling, and visiting family and friends. He was an expert at making homemade ice cream.

He enjoyed spending time at his ranch in Red Bluff.

Frank is survived by his three children Frank Jr. and wife Stephani, Carol, and Elizabeth; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on June 4 at 11 a.m. at Saint John’s Church, 432 Cleveland St., Woodland. In place of flowers, donations to Zamora 4-H , c/o Caitlin Russo, P.O. Box 140, Zamora, CA, 95698 or St. John’s Church, 432 Cleveland St., Woodland, CA 95695 are appreciated.

The Winters Senior Center is seeking funding for equipment and programming.

Contribute a tax-deductible gift at City Hall.

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Pictured above is the Winters High School varsity basketball team of 44 years ago, taken in December, 1978. Players are, back row, left to right: Marian Skaggs, Corinne Martinez, Debbie Thomas, Diane Sawyer, Leslie Delu, Teri Watkins; kneeling, Marie Borchard, Aurora Cerroz, Jody Graf, Armida Rosas, Bambi Reed and Coach JoAnn Cook.

120 Years Ago May 9, 1902

The would-be firemen met Thursday evening and took another step in their organizations by electing H. V. Walsh foreman of hose company and A. L. Marshall foreman hook and ladder company.

James E. Hoye, a lawyer and mining stockbroker, of Cripple Creek, Colorado, visited his sister, Mrs. S. C. San born, Tuesday, while enroute for Seattle.

The sermon to the graduating class of Winter's Union High School will be delivered Sunday morning, May 18, at 11 o'clock

by Rev. H. C. Culton, in the Presbyterian church.

George Morris returned from Samuel Springs Wednesday, his general health much improved by the rest he has had.

Sackett Brothers Co. are shipping large quantities of string beans for which they receive about 20 cents a pound. They will have tomatoes to ship in a day or two.

The Methodist parsonage has been removed from corner Abbay and East Streets to the lot adjoining the Methodist church.

At the town council meeting Tuesday, D. O. Judy was elected chairman of the board. M. Nathan, having duly qualified, took his place as clerk of the board. W. P. Womack and W. H. Gregory became the new marshal and treasurer, respectively.

J. L. Harlan has returned from Covelo where he went to purchase mules. He succeeded in buying 16 head of fine mules.

105 Years Ago May 4, 1917

Mrs. D. R. Guthrie was hostess Tuesday to the ladies of the

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Dispatches from the Express archives Presbyterian Missionary Society.

Yolo County's portion of the first Army draft is figured to be 50 men.

In spite of the frost, there seems to be a good many peaches still hanging on the trees. Harry Smith and Lloyd Green, who have been down on the Mexican border, are back in town again.

A mass meeting is called for this evening to take up the work of the Red Cross Auxiliary.

Public schools of this community are holding their annual May fete today.

J. P. Burke is selling out the entire stock and fixtures of the Winters Grocery and Hardware store.

The Winters Band and a number of auto parties went to Pope Valley Sunday for the annual round up.

Mrs. Harold Ritchie and Miss Edith Ritchie were hostesses Wednesday afternoon at a shower honoring Miss Florence Stark.

70 Years Ago May 9, 1952

The Economy Garage, operated by Rupert Snodgrass, reopened for business Monday after having been closed since the fire last July.

Alva W. Boyce, chairman of the Winters Joint Union High School board of trustees, is retiring from that position, as his term of office expires this month and he did not file for reelection.

George B. "Bert” Coman, of Berkeley, but formerly of Winters,

has been added to the Vasey Bros. clerking staff. Mrs. Coman, the former Betty Vasey, will move to Winters with her son, Robert M., as soon as living quarters are available.

Dick Palmer, a member of the Winters Police Department since last August, resigned last week to accept a similar job with the state police at the Davis campus of the University of California.

A class of 34 seniors, 17 boys and 17 girls, will receive diplomas of graduation at the Winters High school Friday evening, May 30, according to principal Byron R. Snow.

Little Miss Sue Singleton was feted on the occasion of her fifth birthday with a party given Monday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Singleton.

Miss Carol Gray was up from the University at Berkeley for a weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Gray.

Mr. Dudley Reid was host last evening at a dinner party at the Reid home in the McMahon tract honoring the birthday anniversary of his mother, Mrs. Maude L. Reid.

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55 Years Ago May 4, 1967

Donna and Richard Rominger were selected recently as the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Eighth Grade graduating class at Waggoner School.

Donna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Rominger and Richard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Rominger.

The Sweetheart float which carried Sweetheart Claudette Maxim and her four attendants won sweepstakes honors at the annual Youth Day Parade Saturday, with an estimated 7,000 people joining in the festivities.

The Winters City Council, meeting in regular session Tuesday evening, approved plans and location for a monument at the City Park commemorating the efforts of Felicia Diaz in the development of the park.

Mr. and Mrs. George Duncan, of Winters, are the parents of a son, born at the Kaiser Hospital, Vallejo, on April 28, 1967.

Stewie Potter, nineyear-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Potter, of Winters, was the first to enter a frog in the Winters District Chamber of Commerce Frog Jump, to be held at City Park on Saturday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m.

Frederick T. Roseberry, Jr., former Winters resident who died May 18, 1964, left an estate valued at $595,488, according to an inventory and appraisement filed in the Yolo County Superior Court last week.

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Ways to be a good volunteer Metro Special to the Express Volunteering is a fun and rewarding endeavor. Millions of people across globe serve as volunteers, which is a testament to just how rewarding being a volunteer can be. Understanding how to be a good volunteer is the first step toward making the experience enjoyable and effective.

Educate yourself about an organization.

Research volunteer organizations’ missions and goals before you get involved.

Understanding their process can make you more effective right out of the gate. Furthermore, directors will appreciate that you took the initiative to learn more about the organization before you signed up.

In 1989, the Winters community worked together to build the first Robert Leathers playground. Noe Gutierrez moved sand during his shift at the park build.

Bring your enthusiasm and energy.

Enthusiasm and energy for the cause may motivate others to take action. Being high energy also may make you more fun to be around, which your fellow volunteers will appreciate.

Be honest about your interests The more interested you are in an activity, the more likely you are to continue doing it. That goes for

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anything, including volunteering. Be honest about what you want to get out of volunteering and seek opportunities that help you achieve those goals.

tion of time you promised and perform the tasks you agreed to perform. People will be relying on you, so it’s important to honor your commitment.

Be dependable

Be prepared to be flexible

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jump in on any task and help is a hallmark of great volunteers.

Embrace your creativity Thinking outside of the box is a strength in a volunteer. It means you can examine a situation from all sides and offer innovative solutions.

Be selfless Giving time to a cause you believe in is all about putting others before yourself.

Figure out what you can give rather than what you can get.

Volunteering is a rewarding endeavor, and is even more so when volunteers approach their work with enthusiasm and energy.

GIVE WHERE YOUR HEART IS! Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 5th Please support Winters Music Boosters, and help bring music education to every Winters student.

HOW WE HELP

Rotts of Friends is a registered 501(c)3 formed to rescue, rehabilitate and find loving homes for discarded, injured and abused animals. Our rescues are mostly dogs but we also take in cats, small pets, farm animals and other critters. We stress the importance of spay/neutering and the responsible ownership of animals.

ADOPTION

We are an advocate for the animals in our care.

We match the rescue to the person or family best suited for them. All of our available dogs and cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines. Our dogs come with free lifetime obedience training.

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The average costs to save and rehabilitate exceeds $200,000 annually, even with reduced vet costs, donated food and volunteer hours.

EACH YEAR WINTERS MUSIC BOOSTERS SUPPORTS MUSIC EDUCATION IN TK-12TH GRADE BY: • Buying new instruments — from flutes to egg shakers to ukuleles • Repairing old instruments • Covering costs for band and choir competitions • Awarding two scholarships annually to graduating seniors • Purchasing sheet music • Paying for special events and guest teachers HOW YOU CAN HELP: • Donate at www.bigdayofgiving.org/wmb on Big Day of Giving, Thursday May 5th. (Early donating begins on April 21st.)

• Volunteer! Got a little time? Got a lot of time?

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Our CEO Renee Lancaster, a registered vet tech, can stabilize and save a life while we transport the animal to our team of vets and hospital facilities. Rotts of Friends accepts delivery of dogs from all over California in cooperation with animal shelters to provide as many dogs as possible a second chance at a wonderful life.

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How families can give back to their communities, together Metro

Feed the hungry

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The role of charitable organizations that feed those in need was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The economic fallout of the pandemic was significant, as tens of millions of people lost their jobs and, subsequently, their ability to feed themselves and their families. Local food banks stepped in to feed those families, and organizations are always in need of volunteers to help prepare, deliver and serve food.

Volunteering at a local food bank or soup kitchen is a great way for parents to show their children that they have a lot to be thankful for while instilling in them a sense of responsibility to community members in need.

Strong communities are built by strong people who recognize the importance of giving back. Children recognize when their parents give back to their communities, and often that recognition compels youngsters to want to do the same.

Volunteering as a family is a great way for parents to instill their values in their youngsters while strengthening the communities in which those children live.

Volunteering also provides a host of additional, potentially surprising benefits.

For example, a 2003 study from researchers at the University of Texas found that taking part in helping one’s community lowers rates of depression and anxiety. In addition, research has indicated that adolescents who volunteer may perform better at school and take a more positive approach to education.

Family-friendly volunteering opportunities abound, and the following are some ways that families can give back together.

Create art Art can be as beneficial to its creators as it is for those who appreciate it. That’s especially so for children in relation to their development. According to a report from Americans for the Arts, art education strengthens problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Art also encourages kids to innovate,

a benefit that will pay dividends throughout their lives. Art also is fun to create, and parents can turn kids’ natural inclination toward fun and creativity into a way to give back to their communities. The New Jersey-based organization Color A Smile distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens and overseas troops, among others. Adults and children can volunteer to bring smiles to the faces of strangers, all the while reaping the many benefits of engaging in art projects.

In October 2017, the Winters community volunteered time and funding to build a new playground at the City Park.

Workers dig post holes and start on the framework.

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Nature clean-up Local park and beach clean-ups help to keep the great outdoors pristine and pollution-free. Such clean-ups, which are a fun way to get outdoors, also provide a great opportunity for parents to teach children about the environment and the importance of protecting it.

Whether it’s helping those in need, exploring one’s inner artist or helping keep local parks and beaches clean, the opportunities for families to give back together are numerous.

EDUCATION: We strive to educate our children about the importance of eating healthy foods in several ways.

GARDENS: School gardens are a delightful setting for children to learn.

PROCUREMENT: Donations help us purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, nuts and vegetables for Winters school children.

Please support Winters Farm to School on Big Day of Giving, Thursday, May 5th.

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them become the best version of themselves. So, it’s always been a no-brainer for me as a coach to try and seek opportunities for my players to continue to grow and blossom.”

The camp itself is four days of fun and hard work where attendees will learn how to properly dribble, shoot, play lockdown defense and the overall fundamentals of the game. It’s also an opportunity for the attendees to exercise and make new friends/ life teammates.

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“That’s one of the reasons he’s doing this is to get those girls excited about basketball and energizing those future players.”

Jill Aguiar, Volunteer p.m. at the WHS Gymnasium. The registration forms will also be available at the Winters Middle School or Shirley Rominger Intermediate School offices with the last day to register is May 13.

Any female athlete in fourth through eighth grade is eligible to register.

John and Jill Aguiar are assisting Christian and are putting in the leg work to help this camp come to life.

“I got involved during the first camp and because my daughter is on the team. That and my connection to the schools and the connections I can make, makes doing something like this much easier,” said Jill Aguiar. “Another thing people have to know is Jeff is a forward thinker, and he’s looking down the road at who he’s going to have on his team. That’s one of the reasons he’s doing this is to get those girls excited about basketball and energizing those future players.”

While the camp is set to teach these young players about various facets of the game, Christian is a big advocate for the F-U-N in fundamentals.

GRANT Continued from Page 1 disrepair, with problems such as needing a commercial kitchen, new roofing, dry rot and improvements to the restrooms. Council members were eager to use the funds to help repair the center.

“I adore the Community Center,” Councilmember Jesse Loren said. “It’s a jewel for this town…I do not support flattening it and letting some private developer put a restaurant there. I

SCHOOL Continued from Page 1 for in-person school attendance — such as measles, mumps, and rubella — pursuant to California’s Health and Safety Code,” the statement read.”

Jenny Pinedo, Director of Special Education and Student Services, clarified there will not be a requirement for K-12

“As far as fun goes, I love these camps. It’s so much fun and the players don’t know it yet, but there’s always a Whacky Wednesday which is a highlight to me,” Christian explained. “The coaches and the campers get to come in some crazy outfit just to be able to laugh at yourself and realize life is short and we have to have fun and we’re going to use basketball and crazy clothes to do it.”

A requested donation at the time of registration for every camper will go directly to the basketball program.

Campers will receive a t-shirt, basketball and a jump rope thanks to camp sponsors Mariani Nut Company, Carner Water Works and Preserve. On the last day, Christian expects to bring his pizza oven and dish out some delicious pizza for the campers to celebrate the camp’s completion.

Aguiar said camp registration is not exclusive to Winters, and to contact her for a digital registration form. For more information about the camp, contact Jill Aguiar at jaguiar@ wintersjusd.org. think that would really misuse the property that we own. I think we should make it a priority.”

Mayor Wade Cowan said he supported doing major upgrades to the facility, saying it was much more reasonable and realistic to improve the community center rather than build a new one, and said that the fact Trepa had backup plans to replace the funds at the senior center was reassuring.

Trepa said staff will include community center items in the upcoming five-year Capital Improvement Plan. students to have the COVID vaccine in order to attend Winters JUSD schools for the 2022-23 school year.

However, all other currently required vaccines are still in place for enrollment.

Families with questions regarding which vaccines are currently required for registration should contact the specific Winters JUSD school site.

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Warriors host seven at track meet

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer Last Wednesday, April 27, Winters High School hosted seven other teams in a track and field showdown.

This came after a cancelled meet the previous week, and the Warriors were ravenous for competition.

Viridiana Reyes took home first by one hundredth of a second in the Varsity 100-meter with a personal record (PR) of 13.1. Makena Driver wasn’t far behind in third with a PR of her own of 13.8 seconds.

In the Varsity 200-meter,

Liliana Rodriguez took second with a PR of 27.7.

Rodriguez didn’t slow down on personal bests, however, as she PR’d once again in the varsity 400-meter with a time of 1:03.9 which was good enough for second.

Meanwhile, freshman Stefany Hernandez took second as well in the freshman/sophomore 400-meter with a PR of 1:16.1.

In the varsity 800-meter, Ava Skinner easily snagged first place with a time of 2:56.3, with Yarethzy Sanchez scoring third with a PR effort of 3:03.3.

In the freshman/

sophomore 800-meter however, Hernandez PR’d again with a 3:08.2 which was good enough for third.

In the varsity 1,600-meter, Skinner struck again with a PR of 6:31.2 which was a first-place effort.

For the freshman/sophomore 1,600-meter, Ruby Campos took third with a PR of 7:16.8.

In the varsity 100-meter hurdles, Driver took care of business snagging first with a PR of 17.3.

The Warriors also dominated in the varsity 4x100 relay, as the team

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Winters baseball battles against Willows, Sutter

By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer The Winters High School varsity baseball team went two for three in games against both Willows and Sutter high schools last week.

On Tuesday, April 26, the WHS varsity baseball team won its away conference game against Willows by a score of 2-1.

Anthony Duran took the mound in the game against Willows and

helped earn the victory for the Warriors allowing only six hits and striking out four. David Reyes and Julian Leon both saw a lot of infield action, consistently grounding out players at first with the dependence on first baseman Matt Moore. Derrick Olson, Logan Spears and Isaiah Pazmino also made some great outs against Willows, holding the score at 2-1.

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PISANI’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

John Rominger John Rominger, a junior at Winters High School, is the Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Rominger competes on the WHS swim and baseball teams. So far this baseball season, Rominger assisted in batting in two fellow Warriors across home plate. His coach Austin Calvert said his hard work and efforts helps to uplift his teammates. “He is the definition of a great teammate. He is the first one to help out when needed, and takes pride in being a baseball player. He always works extremely hard and makes the guys around him better,” said Calvert

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took third with a distance of 62 feet, 11 inches.

In the varsity high jump, Driver leapt to a first place victory with height of 4 feet, 4 inches.

On the flip side of competition, Christian Hernandez took third in the varsity men’s 100-meter with a PR of 11.8.

In the freshman/ sophomore 400-meter, Eduardo Reyes took first for Winters with a time of 1:01.6.

Hernandez then scored another first in the varsity 800-meter with a seasonal record of 2:21.3.

In the varsity men’s 1,600-meter, Diego Rodriguez brought home second with a time of 5:28.4 – another Warrior PR. Alberto Duran represented the Warrior grit in

TRACK Continued from Page 7 of Driver, Sanchez, Paris Zaragoza and Reyes took first with a time of 55.1.

The 4x400 relay was also no problem as Sanchez, Reyes, Skinner and Rodriguez handily secured first with a time of 4:42.9.

Meanwhile, the freshman/sophomore Warriors also did their thing in the 4x400 relay taking first. The team of Hernandez, Celeste Reyes, Campos and Mahalia Lanfranco won with a time of 5:32.6.

In the freshman/ sophomore 4-kilogram shotput, Mikenzie Hapworth-Eldridge took third with a distance of 22 feet, 8 inches.

In the varsity women’s 1-kilogram discuss, Lilly Reichel

HOUSING Continued from Page 1 fees were working to build affordable units. They requested that the item be brought back at a future date.

Mayor Wade Cowan said that developers won’t build any housing in the town if fees are too high and make projects unfeasible.

“That’s something we have to consider.

When we talk about trying to keep the cost of housing down and units affordable the first check these devs write is to the city for all these dev impact fees and permits and affordable housing fees. So

can we charge them $300K per unit? We sure could, but then you’re going to add that cost that’s gonna get divided up among 18 houses and the $300k towards affordable housing is gonna balloon way up and the price of those houses are going to increase housing cost,” Cowan said.

Neu pointed out that the original proposal was supposed to bring in lower-cost housing.

“I’m well aware.

My point is that when this project was first proposed as lower cost housing, I was looking at this as a way that people living in apartments could have saved

the varsity men’s 3,200-meter with a seasonal record of 15:02.78 which was good enough for second.

In the 110-meter varsity men’s hurdles, Jesus Cruz took second with a PR of 19.4.

Alejandro Cruz who took first in the freshman/sophomore 100-meter hurdles with a time of 19.9.

In the 1.6 kilogram varsity men’s discuss, Emmett Edman took fourth for the Warriors with PR distance of 102 feet, 8 inches.

In the freshman/ sophomore high jump, Kenneth Matheson took second with a heigh of 4 feet, 2 inches.

The next meet is taking place on Thursday, May 5 at the Arostegui Stadium in Live Oak. enough money to put a downpayment and buy a house, if it was reasonably priced,” Neu said. “We are not providing for low-cost housing.

It’s something I’ve been talking about on council and since I was on Planning Commission. It’s an equity issue that we all know.”

City Manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa said that while the sum seemed low, it is aggregated to help fund affordable projects such as the Cottages. Trepa said that staff would work to bring the issue of affordable housing back to the council for review at a future meeting date.

BASEBALL Continued from Page 7 Leon had another great game at bat and led the Warriors with two hits in three at bats. Moore, Justice Madsen and Olson also made hits off the Willows pitcher giving the Warriors the advantage in the game.

The Warriors played against Sutter on Wednesday, April 27, but didn’t make contact at the plate, resulting in a loss of 2-0.

Spears took his place on the mound, allowing only four hits with three satrikeouts in six innings. AJ Pignataro played great back-up to spears, making several outs in left field. Connor Ray picked off a Sutter runner at second early on in the first inning.

Ray later made an out at home plate off a hard throw from Reyes, preventing Sutter from putting more points on the board in the fifth inning. Leon and Olson were once again consistent in getting their bodies behind the ball and making several outs for the Warriors.

Moore tried to get the Warriors started at the plate, going one for two, but unfortunately Sutter had a better day at bat.

On Friday, April 29, the WHS varsity baseball team recovered from the loss against Sutter and won its home conference game against Willows by a score of 3-0.

Moore pitched well, striking out five Willow batters and allowing zero runs. Second baseman Olson had a major impact on the Warriors score, being

Julian Leon makes an athletic throw to the infield. involved in several defensive plays throughout the game.

Reyes and Leon also got in on several plays making several outs at first, while Ashton Baylor made two impressive catches in right field.

Moore had a great game at the plate, batting two runners in.

Baylor also earned his team a run on an RBI. Leon, Ray and Pignataro used their smart base running skills and speed to make it across home plate,

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Spanish Bilingual Storytime with Ms. Gaby, Mondays, 6:30-7 p.m., https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/569996903 Mother Goose on the Loose with Ms. Sue, Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m., https://yolocounty.zoom. us/j/98471793400 Winters Storytime with Friends, first and third Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., https://yolocounty.zoom. us/j/87905414092 Virtual English Conversation Group, Tuesday, 2-3 p.m., One time registration required: Contact Nancy Pacheco 530-666-8019 or nancy.pacheco@yolocounty.org

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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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fter a two year break, Youth Day was back, along with another sausage/pancake breakfast. From all reports, it was a successful event. Four hundred seventy-five people paid to have breakfast, and a few volunteers that slipped through the back door.

We normally have over 500, but with COVID and everything, it was a good turnout. For those that stopped by, thank you, and we will see you next year. For those that didn’t enjoy the best sausage in Western Yolo County, make your calendar for the last Saturday in April, 2023.

I have helped with the Rotary Pancake Breakfast for years, but I always had a cochair, or was just a worker bee. John Donlevy and I co-chaired the event for years, but he has abandoned Winters for a new life in Auburn.

As Youth Day got closer and I had to start the ball rolling for the breakfast, I realized just how much John did to make everything run smoothly.

The first indication that he was missing was when someone asked me about the Rotary Wagon and roadside signage.

That was John’s job and I hadn’t looked for another volunteer to take over his position.

Where is Larry Justice when you need him?

There were a few other hiccups, but Rotarians and volunteer firefighters stepped up and the breakfast was a success. It was a little different than pre-COVID, with more individual serving pieces, different potatoes and eggs toppings, but the sausage was tasty and that is all that really matters.

The parade was just long enough, but had a few too many politicians. I hope everyone realizes just how much effort goes into the parade and the

rest of Youth Day. The park was full of children and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I don’t know how the vendors came

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Express Yourself — Letters Fair and equitable?

Last October I purchased a new home in the new Heartland Community with the intention of putting a pool in my backyard once I was settled. On March 20, I went into contract with Mark Chambers of Chambers Pools. Within two days of signing the contract Mark was told by Senior Planner Kirk Skierski that the plans were unacceptable based on a City Ordinance that does not allow more than 50 percent of an individual’s property to be used, therefore, not allowing homeowners in my community to build anything in their backyards other than planting vegetation.

In a letter to City Manager Trepa, Mayor Cowan and all the City Council Members, I posed the following questions: 1. When I put down my deposit to purchase my home back in November 2020, why did the builders offer to build pergolas that covered approximately 50 percent of the backyards when this was a violation of the Lot Coverage Ordinance?

2. When talking to the builder’s sales representative we were told about different pools companies and in fact, there were even pool company brochures in the business office. Why weren’t we ever informed about the City Ordinance and the limitations it would put on

designing our backyard when in fact, we were encouraged to do just the opposite?

3. Why are there at least four homeowners within a three block area of my home who currently have pools built in their backyards with pergolas that are no larger than my lot?

4. Before signing my contract, I was told that the park on Taylor Street was going to include a water feature that has since been “put on the back burner” because so many homeowners in the new communities had built pools.

I don’t understand how the Planning Department and Planning Commission allowed these homes to be built without their due diligence in making sure the builders were following the City Ordinances. How did these new homes pass inspections when additions were made to backyards?

It appears that the City Council has arbitrarily chosen my

home and me to take a stand on this ordinance by no longer allowing anyone in these new communities to install a pool or any other improvements to our backyards other than vegetation.

It has now been more than a month since Mark submitted the permit and the weather has been warming up so for Mark, other pool builders and myself, I’m hoping the City Council will amend this ordinance and bring it into the 21st Century and make it fair and equitable for all.

I love my home and living in Winters, but want to make it more enjoyable for my family and friends.

How can I tell my two granddaughters that they don’t get the pool that Grandma promised?

Class of 2024 fundraising efforts. The sophomore class at WHS lost a year of fundraising due the pandemic and in an effort to catch up, we’d like to extend an invitation to join the Class of 2024 to a Burger Bash Monday, May 9, 6–8pm at Green River Taproom. Build your own burger bar, plus fires and soda for $20. Event is open to anyone. Please RSVP

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Tasty sandwiches perfect for special occasion brunches Mother’s Day gift ideas should come from the heart and can show mothers near and far how much they are appreciated and loved.

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Make Mother’s Day special Metro Special to the Express Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again.

Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways.

Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas.

• Make mom a breakfast in bed with her favorite morning treats.

• Enjoy a movie at home with mom. Let her pick the flick and share her favorite film with you.

• Agree to not bicker for the entire day, especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings.

• Put together a collage of photos from moments you have shared with mom or your family.

• Cook a meal together and learn about everyone’s favorite recipes or the family history.

• Give her a locket with your photo inside and have a duplicate you can wear contain-

ing her photo.

• Customize a coffee mug, tote bag or a blanket with a meaningful sentiment or photo.

• Treat mom to a day off from her chores.

Tackle all of the jobs she normally does for the family.

• Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour.

• Pamper mom with a gift card for her favorite nail salon or massage therapy location.

• Prepare a jar of mom’s favorite candies wrapped in pieces of paper that have loving sentiments written on them.

• Compile a playlist of songs and artists mom prefers and download them to her phone.

Spring is synonymous with special events worthy of celebration. From Mother’s Day to graduations to communions and confirmations, spring provides a host of opportunities for families and friends to come together and show their love for one another.

The right food can make any party that much more spectacular. Lunch and brunch parties, whether they’re at home or in a restaurant, provide great opportunities to enjoy fun, budget-friendly food with loved ones.

For those who will be celebrating at home or attending a potluck-style gathering, this “Brandied Baked Ham With Mustard Butter” courtesy of Denise Gee’s “Southern Appetizers” (Chronicle Books) can make for the perfect dish to serve or bring along.

The decadent ham can be served as fashionable tea sandwiches, either in soft biscuits or rolls.

Brandied Baked Ham with Mustard Butter (Serves 16 to 20; makes about 2 cups mustard butter) Ingredients, for the ham: 1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar ¼ cup brandy 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 1 5-pound bone-in, half ham, fully cooked

1 ½ teaspoons whole cloves Putting it together: In a small saucepan, stir to combine the brown sugar, brandy and mustard.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and, stirring constantly, cook until the glaze is thick and syrupy, about 3 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or use immediately.

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a shallow roasting pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.

Score the fat on top of the ham by making diagonal cuts in a diamond pattern. Insert the cloves into the intersections of each diamond. Place the ham on the rack. Insert a meat thermometer, making sure it doesn’t touch the bone. Bake the ham for about one hour, or until the thermometer registers 125°F. Remove the ham and brush on the brandy glaze. Return the ham to the oven and cook for 20 to 30 minutes more, or until the thermometer registers 135°F. Let it stand for 15 minutes. (The meat temperature will rise to 140°F).

Ingredients, for the mustard butter: 2 cups butter, softened ¼ cup grated sweet onion ¼ cup Dijon or Creole mustard Putting it together: In a medium bowl, stir to combine the butter, sweet onion and mustard.

Scrape it into a serving bowl.

Cut the ham into thin slices and build your sandwiches (or serve slices on their own on a platter). Offer with accompanied bowl of mustard butter.

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For those celebrating at home or attending a potluck-style gathering, “Brandied Baked Ham With Mustard Butter” can be served as fashionable tea sandwiches.

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SUNDAY, MAY 9

How non-traditional families can celebrate Mother’s Day Metro Special to the Express No two families are the same. What may be “normal” for one family could be quite unique to another.

Because families are so different, days such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, and even days devoted to siblings or cousins present opportunities for families to celebrate diversity while honoring their family members.

Branch out to many caregivers Certainly a person becomes a mother if she has given birth to a child. But motherhood is a much broader concept. Many women are mothers to children with whom they have little to no biological connection. Some may be relatives that filled the void left by a mother who passed away or was unable to care for children. Anyone who has stepped into the role of caretaker can and should be celebrated on Mother’s Day.

Recognizing stepmothers The notion of the “evil stepmother” in fairy tales is inaccurate. Many children have very close rela-

Mother’s Day can be recognized with flexibility and creativity within non-traditional families.

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tionships with their stepmothers — even retaining relationships should the stepmother divorce out of the family. Modern families even include strong connections between stepmothers and biological mothers, with each doing her part to make sure children are getting the love and support they need.

Same-sex relationships Families continue to evolve and same-sex couples are raising children.

Among married same-sex couples, 18.9 percent of the households have children under age 18. These non-traditional families can be creative as they navigate holidays like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. One way to do so is to celebrate one parent on Mother’s Day and the other on Father’s Day. However, families also

can remove gender labels and celebrate both days as Parents Day, casting love and affection on caregivers however they see fit.

Absent but not forgotten Some mothers are not present in children’s lives for various reasons. These can include death, incarceration, illness, military deployment, or enrollment in a rehabilitation program.

Mother’s Day can be a time of mixed emotions for individuals whose moms are not present, and families can work together to find ways to celebrate. This may be visiting the cemetery to pay respects or sending a letter to express one’s feelings.

Individuals also can recognize those people who act as surrogate mothers, including special friends or coworkers who always listen and offer advice.

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Gifts for moms from all walks of life Metro Special to the Express Mother’s Day is a celebration of women who devote so much of their effort and energy to their families.

Celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day lets her know all of her efforts haven’t gone unnoticed.

Mothers may perform similar tasks, but no two moms are the same. Finding ways to celebrate Mom’s uniqueness can make the day that much more meaningful and memorable.

The Crafter Mothers who are avid crafters may enjoy a craftthemed Mother’s Day. A family crafting project can make for a fun afternoon and produce mementos that Mom will cherish for years to come. Dads and kids can plan the project in advance without Mom’s knowledge, arranging all of the materials ahead of time and setting up the crafting station the night before or while Mom is relaxing on Mother’s Day morning. Kids can even get a head start on the day by making their own craft for Mom and giving it to her as a Mother’s Day present.

Dads can keep the craft theme going at dinner and

get a laugh out of Mom by pouring her a craft beer when dinner is served.

The Reader A 2017 survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that women read more than men.

Women read an average of 19.8 minutes per day, which can make a Mother’s Day focused on Mom’s love of books an ideal and unique way to spend the day. Kids can write Mom their own books, and Dad can help put them together. Dads can visit rare bookstores and look for original copies of Mom’s favorite books that she might not find elsewhere.

The Nature Lover Fishing and other outdoor activities might have a reputation as predominantly male hobbies, but studies show that’s not really the case. A 2016 report from the Outdoor Foundation found that 46 percent of people who participated in outdoor activities were women.

If Mom is a nature enthusiast, families can plan a Mother’s Day enjoying the great outdoors, even giving Mom a new fishing pole, hiking gear or other items that align with her favorite nature activity.

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FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE 04/18/2022 FBN Number F20220331 Jesse Salinas, Clerk; dho, Deputy The person(s) or entities below are abandoning the use of the following fictitious business name(s): WOOD WIND AND WATER The fictitious business name was originally filed in Yolo County On 4/24/2013 and is being ABANDONED by the name of registrant listed below: DAVID LADD 428 EL DORADO DRIVE WOODLAND, CA 95695 YOLO COUNTY Corporation or Limited Liability Company: N/A The business was conducted by: An Individual s/ DAVID LADD I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal.

State of California, County of Yolo Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, dho, Deputy Clerk Published April 27, May 4, 11, 18 2022 #122

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220280 04/01/2022 Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: GTFU MOTIVATIONAL SERVICES Physical Address: 1221 WESTWAY DRIVE WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ADAN MANUEL CASTILLO SR 1221 WESTWAY DRIVE WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ ADAN M CASTILLO SR 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, State of California, County of Yolo Published May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 #125

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 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

COMMUNITY YARD SALE The Annual Garage Sale of the Rich and Famous will be held on Saturday, May 7. Any residence in Winters may participate and is encouraged to do so. The City will be providing limited space at the City Park on Main Street. There is no fee, however please call Bruce at 530-795-4919 to reserve a spot or for more information.

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220327 04/14/2022 Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: Daybreak Landscaping Physical Address: 3016 Grinnel Pl. Davis, CA 95618 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1194 Davis, CA 95617 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Timothy A. Daggett 3016 Grinnel Pl. Davis, CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ Timothy A. Daggett 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, State of California, County of Yolo Published May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 #127

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220298 04/05/2022 Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: CORALINA BEAUTY AND WELLNESS Physical Address: 180 SOUTH FIRST ST. SUITE 12 DIXON, CA 95620 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): DANIELA LOMBANA RODRIGUEZ 709 VALLEY OAK DRIVE WINTERS, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ DANIELA LOMBANA 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, State of California, County of Yolo Published May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 #126

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 F20220370 04/29/2022 Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: Cleaning by Campos — The Real Clean Solution Physical Address: 830 W. Main St. Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Nestor R. Campos 830 W. Main St. Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 3/23/2022 s/ Nestor R. Campos 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, State of California, County of Yolo Published May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 #128

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 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

Winters Express, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 — B7

PARADE

QUICK Winters Youth Day Sweetheart Brooklyn Mariani and Sweethunk Atanacio Garcia Jr. ride on the Associated Student Body float.

Continued from Page 1 • 1st Junior High Band: Winters Middle School Band • 1st Other Bands: Winters Friends of the Library Band

Color Guards • 1st Senior Color Guard: Yolo Post 77 American Legion

Fire Trucks • 1st Antique: 1940 Buffalo – Winters Fire Department

Autos • 1st Custom Auto: Canwashers, Inc. • 1st Classic Auto:

Crystal Apilado/Winters Express

1968 Impala, Adrian Balderas

Novelty • 1st Novelty Vehicle: Jordyn Skaggs • 1st Novelty Marching Unit: Winters Friends of the Library

Horses • Senior Sweepstakes Award: Los

Caporales Charros, Woodland • 1st Pooper Scoopers: Jackson Bronson “Duke Dookey” • 1st Charro Mounted Group: Los Caporales Charros, Woodland • 1st Charro Costume: Los Caporales Charros, Woodland • 1st Family Group: Rancho Tres

Potrancas, Winters • 1st Sheriff’s Posse: Yolo County Sheriff’s Posse Mounted Unit

Continued from Page 1 out, but for a re-start, it looked good to me.

I didn’t make it to the duck race — I didn’t have a duck in the creek — so I took the evening off.

I guess you are never too old to learn something about yourself.

I thought I had the

energy to take care of everything myself, but I was running on fumes by the end of the day as we were closing down the beer booth at City Park. I now have a list of people that stepped up, and those that didn’t who might need a little prodding next year.

I’m taking a break from writing, so have a good month.

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548 Kentucky Ave., Woodland

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113 Kentucky Ave. Main St.