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Council approves $75K agreement for downtown “visioning” project By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer
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Trustees unanimously approved an extension of the Winters Joint Unified School District superintendent’s contract, and many
personnel-related agenda items at the May 5 Board of Trustee meeting. Jonathan Feagle, Chief Business Officer, read Section One of the Winters JUSD Superintendent’s Employment Agreement stating: “Should the Superintendent receive a satisfactory evaluation pursuant to this Agreement, the Board, at the next regularly scheduled
Board meeting following the Superintendent’s evaluation, shall include an agenda item for discussion of the extension of the Superintendent’s contract for one year.” “Superintendent Diana Jiménez received a satisfactory evaluation for the 2021-22 school year, and the Board of Trustees discussed
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Residents could receive citation for use of illegal fireworks under municipal code addition By Crystal Apilado
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Councilmembers approved a $75,000 agreement with Walker Consultants to prepare the Downtown Vision and Policy Plan at the May 3 Winters City Council meeting. When the pandemic hit in March 2020 it stifled downtown tourist, dining and business activity. In response, the city moved to do what it could do to help ease the suffering. With the cooperation of the Winters Downtown Business Association, that fall the city built lighted outdoor dining pergolas on Main Street with COVID-19 relief funds. The city also started closing off a portion of downtown Main Street to permit outdoor
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Councilmembers approved a resolution ordinance and added a municipal code that would give law enforcement officials the ability to issue administrative citations to residents for the use of illegal fireworks on their property. At the May 3 council meeting, Winters Police Chief John P. Miller presented the Winters City Council with Ordinance 2022-04 which would add Sections 8.24.130-8.24.150 to G Chapter 8.24 of Title 8 of the Winters Municipal Code relating to Social Host Liability and Administrative Ci-
tations for the Use of Illegal Fireworks. According to Miller, similar ordinances have been approved in neighboring cities including Woodland, Vacaville, Sacramento and Suisun City. Miller said that currently under the State Fireworks Law, the unlawful possession and use of fireworks is a misdemeanor. He says the challenge is that law enforcement must on-view individuals in the act of setting off the fireworks in order to hold them accountable. Under the new ordinance, law enforcement would be able to issue an ad-
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or is being used by the military or is even of military-grade. Winters Police Chief John P. Miller noted in the staff report that the WPD does not currently have, nor does it intend to acquire in the near future, any of the “military equipment” as defined in Govt. Code §7070; however, in the interest of transparency, staff listed our standard issue “patrol rifles” and rifle ammunition in our “military equipment” list. The detailed listing of what “Military equipment” is defined in accordance to AB 481, and the required listing of “military equipment” currently in possession by WPD is included on the police department’s website under the “transparency portal” section on the link titled “Military equipment: funding, acquisition, and use per Government Code 7072/ Assembly Bill
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Middle school track athletes return to competition By Mari Chavez Special to the Express Winters Middle School track athletes competed for the first time since COVID pandemic closed programming down. None of the athletes have had the experience of an actual track meet and it was nice to see Winters
come in strong. The WMS track team traveled to Dixon where John Knight hosted Winters, Lee and Douglass Middle Schools. WMS is still waiting to hear the final team points. However, Winters placed first thru third place in most of the events. Maci Dodic placed first in the seventh grade girls
(7G) 70-yard hurdles at 12.6, and first in the 7G 400-meters at 1:12. Lilliana McCabe-Borchard placed first in the eighth grade girls (8G) 70-yard hurdles at 13.1. The 7G 4x100 meter relay was an amazing race. Lola Barsotti, Aylin Molina, Idaly Lopez and Dodic fin-
ished strong leaving their competitors way behind at 1:04. Lena Passantino placed first in the 7G mile at 6:23, and first again in the 7G 800-meters at 2:59. Henry Girimonte placed first in the 1st in seventh grade boys 800-meters at 2:57, and third in the 7B mile at 6:18.
Violet Tuel placed first in the 8G 400-meters at 1:20. In the 8B 4x440 meter relay, the team of Edgar Velarde, Henry Girimonte, Gavin Pisani and Jayden Clifford placed second at 5:10. Winters will co-host with Lee at the Winters High School track on Wednesday, May 11.
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On the mens’ side of the competition, Kenneth Matheson took home fourth in the junior varsity 100-meter with a time of 12.99. In the varsity men’s 400-meter, Christian Hernandez won second place with a time of 54.86. Hernandez would then go on to win the 800-meter with a seasonal record of 2:19.09. Isaac Rodriguez won fourth in the junior varsity 800-meter with a time of 2:51.92. Meanwhile, Diego Rodriguez would win third for the Warriors in the varsity 1,600-meter with a PR of 5:24.31. Diego also took home first for the Warriors in the 3,200-meter with a time of 12:46.80. Alejandro Cruz’s PR of 20.01 was good enough for first in the junior varsity men 110-meter hurdles. In the varsity men high jump, Jack Bryant leapt to second place with a PR height of 4 feet, 8 inches. Then for the junior varsity high jump, Matheson won second with a PR of 4 feet, 10 inches.
The Winters High School varsity baseball team celebrated its graduating seniors with a victory during their home conference game against Durham by a score of 8-4 on Tuesday, May 3. Anthony Duran pitched a great game for the Warriors surrendering only four runs on eight hits during the seven innings of the game. Duran was able to successfully strike out four Durham batters and help his team tremendously in gaining outs with pick offs and ground outs. “Anthony did exactly what we needed him to do in order to get the win. This has been a theme for him this year, giving us a great chance to win games,” said coach Austin Calvert. David Reyes, Isaiah Pazmino, Derrick Olson, Julian Leon and AJ Pignataro all played excellent defensive games, with very few errors and some very impressive outs. Reyes, Olson and Leon received a lot of action in the infield making several outs to first baseman Matt Moore. “Julian made several incredible plays at shortstop to help propel us to victory. Most notably, an incredible diving play up the middle to end the game,” noted Calvert. While the Warriors batting started off slow, Duran got his team started in the 4th inning after a hard hit that drove in two Warrior base runners. Connor Ray led the Warriors in batting with two hits in four at bats. In the fifth inning Ray hit a beautiful line drive double into the right/center gap which drove both Leon and Pignataro across home plate.
“Our keys to success were the combination of AJ’s triple in the first inning, outstanding pitching performances by Matt and Logan and timely hitting in the eleventh inning.” Austin Calvert, head coach Justice Madsen and Moore helped put three runs on the board in the sixth inning with three RBI’s in the inning. “Our keys to success were the combination of Anthony’s performance and timely hitting from Julian, Conner, Matt and Justice,” said Coach Calvert. The Warriors went on to play in their last game of the season before playoffs on Friday, May 6, winning against Durham again by a score of 5-2. “This game was a tale of three innings. The first, seventh and eleventh,” said Calvert In the first inning the Warriors scored one run on a triple hit by Pignataro. In the bottom of the seventh, with two outs, the Warriors allowed Durham to score one run on an error before they were able to shut down the game with four runs at the top of the eleventh. Moore took the mound this time against Durham, pitching eight innings and only giving up six hits with zero earned runs. “Matt did exactly what I knew he would do and gave his teammates every ounce of effort he had. His
determination and drive allowed us to stay in the game long enough to seize our opportunity,” commented Calvert. Logan Spears relieved Moore in the ninth inning, giving up two hits and zero earned runs. “Logan came into a high pressure situation when his team needed him the most and absolutely delivered,” said Calvert. The game was left tied one to one until the top of the eleventh inning when the Warriors finally woke up. Leon got the guys started with a single to center field. Two pitches later, Ray hit a ball to center field that scored Leon. After a pitching change for Durham, Moore executed a beautiful hit that ultimately allowed Ray to score after an error and leaving Moore at second base. Madsen then singled to right field, scoring Moore in from second and then on the very next pitch, Spears put a ball in play to the third baseman which resulted in an error and left runners on first and second base. The last run was driven in by fielder’s choice off a hit by Duran. The Warriors were then able to maintain their lead with an impressive defensive inning, winning the game. “Our keys to success were the combination of AJ’s triple in the first inning, outstanding pitching performances by Matt and Logan and timely hitting in the eleventh inning. A great confidence builder heading into playoffs,” said Calvert. The Warriors will play in their first round of the playoffs this Friday, May 13, against an opponent yet to be determined.
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Bee friendly — celebrate World Bee Day By Denise Cottrell Special to the Express Celebrate bees with the Master Gardeners of Yolo County and Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.) on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. for a World Bee Day Event. This celebration, to acknowledge the role of bees in our lives, is one of a series of events offered through June on wildflowers and pollinators funded by a #PlantWildflowers grant provided by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and PBS Nature. The event will begin with a bilingual bee-themed storytime in the Teaching Garden, followed by a screening of the documentary My Garden of a Thousand
Bees, in the Parsons Room. The PBS film, created by acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn, was made when he was locked down by coronavirus. With his lenses turned on the bees in his own garden, Dohrn takes you into the secret life of bees. What’s so special about World Bee Day? Well, it’s not all about honey bees. Did you know in addition to honey bees, there are more than 20,000 species of native bees in the world and approximately 1,600 native bee species found in California? World Bee Day stresses the protection of all bees, other pollinators, and their habitats. Bees are responsible for pollinating up to 75 per-
cent of the world’s flowering plants and over one-third of the world’s agricultural species. Bees need our support to stop their world-wide decline. Several factors have contributed to the decline of bees including habitat destruction, increased pesticide use, disease, and climate change. Planting bee friendly plants is a way that everyone can help not only bees, but also other pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies while also providing food, cover, and nesting places
for beneficial insects, lizards, mammals, and birds. The Winters Community Library Teaching Garden is a local pollinator garden with plants that are inviting to bees and other pollinators. The garden is open during library hours and is the perfect place to observe bees at work, pollinating and drinking nectar, and nesting if you are lucky. An additional resource for creating a pollinator garden and bee observation is The Bee Haven at the University of California, Davis
(https://beegarden.ucdavis. edu/visit-us/planning/). The link provides information on location, hours, and information on guided tours. To learn more about these hardworking pollinators and what you can do to support them, check out the book display at the Winters Community Library and Yolo County Library’s special #PlantWildflowers collection of digital eBooks and eAudibooks on OverDrive: https://yolocounty.overdrive.com/collection/1322785. Ready to celebrate bees? Be a part of the celebration on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the Winters Community Library. Let’s start the party with stories and a movie, all about bees.
Autos for Autism announce fundraiser winner Autos For Autism Special to the Express April is autism awareness month and Autos For Autism held a 50/50 Raffle in
honor of that. 333 tickets were sold and the winner was drawn at their Car Show Fundraiser on April 30. Michele Douglas of Vacaville bought the
winning ticket and was awarded $3,330. However, she and her husband Scott Douglas generously donated back to Autos For Autism $250 of it so
she received $3,080. Teresa Pisani, Autos for Autism’s Treasurer, presented Douglas with her check and she was very appreciative and
excited to win. Autos For Autism is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring awareness to autism and foster a community for
local special needs families. Visit their website at www.autosforautism.org to find out more about them and like them on Facebook.
WJUSD announces 2022 Hall of Fame honorees Winters Joint Unified School District Special to the Express Winters Joint Unified School District announced the selections for the 2022 Winters JUSD Hall of Fame. The individuals were selected from a sizable group of nominees in the following categories: alumni, former employees and distinguished service. For the alumni category, William E. “Bill” Duncan (In Memoriam) and Floyd Shimomura have been selected for this honor. William E. “Bill” Duncan, from the Winters High School Class of 1935, was Valedictorian and Youth Day Mayor. During high school he participated in basketball, track and Dramatics Team; was the assistant editor of Poppy (yearbook); and was the junior class President. After high school Duncan joined the Army Air Corps during WWII becoming a B-17 pilot instructor and then a B-29 pilot. After the war he and his wife began a successful farm operation in the Winters area for over 40 years. Duncan served on the Winters City Council, Winters Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge, Winters/Esparto Masonic Lodge, and was a past president of the Yolo County Chamber of Commerce. Duncan was active in local politics as a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors in 1962, representing Winters and Davis, and served four terms, ending in 1978. During this time he was instrumental in the establishment of the Putah Creek Access Area that preserved land along Putah Creek and opened it to the public for recreational use. He was actively involved in the development of the Indian Valley Reservoir providing agricultural water for Yolo County and also the construction of the new Davis Library after he and his wife moved to Davis in the early 1970s. Post-retirement, Duncan traveled exten-
sively and especially enjoyed his two trips to Africa. He became a member of the Sacramento Zoological Society and served as a zoo docent leading local school children through educational tours of the zoo. Floyd Shimomura grew up in Winters, attended Winters schools, and graduated from Winters High School as the Class of 1966 Valedictorian. Shimomura also served as Youth Day Mayor. After graduation, Shimomura received his law degree from University of California, Davis where he was an editor of its law review. He returned to teach contracts and administrative law at UC Davis in the 1980s. He served as the President of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association from 2006 to 2008. Shimomura spent his professional career as an attorney for the State of California in Sacramento. He served in senior positions with the State Attorney General’s Office, State Personnel Board, and State Department of Finance. He also served as an administrative
law judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings. Shimomura is a past National President of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and served when the historic Redress legislation was introduced in Congress in 1983. He met with the Reagan White House and Prime Minister Nakasone to enlist their support. In 2016, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., placed Shimomura’s Redress papers into its permanent archives. In 1997 the Cal Aggie Alumni Association awarded him the Distinguished Alumni Award for his work. Shimomura most recently helped the Historical Society of Winters create an exhibit titled “The Lost Japanese Community of Winters.” He also spoke about the prewar Japanese community to students at Winters High School. Shimomura continues to be active in various JACL projects. For the Employee category, Joe Aguiar has been selected for this honor, in memoriam. Aguiar retired from
Winters JUSD in 1988 after 31 years as a Vocational Agriculture teacher at WHS. During his tenure, Aguiar was also the head boys’ basketball coach, and was an honored FFA Advisor at the local, state, and national levels. Aguiar was instrumental in the successful school bond, which built the current high school agricultural center, a unique facility for vocational agriculture classes. The bond was the only one passed in California that year and provided a facility like no other in the state at the time. He mentored numerous high achieving students for state and national recognition. Aguiar was a strong and positive influence to countless students during his career in the Winters JUSD. Post-retirement, Aguiar continued his commitment to education by serving as a Winters JUSD School Board Trustee. He was a founding member of the Winters Senior Advisory Committee and a member/benefactor of St. Anthony Community Parish in Winters.
For the Distinguished Service category, Mary Jo Rodolfa was selected for this honor. Rodolfa served on the Winters JUSD Board of Trustees for over 13 years. She was elected in November 1996 and resigned in March 2020, after serving four terms as the Board Clerk and four terms as the Board President. Her dedication to the school district was such that she continued to serve for several years after her two children graduated from WHS. During her tenure, Rodolfa was instrumental in forming a partnership with Yolo County and the City of Winters to build the beautiful state of the art Winters Community Library. Rodolfa currently serves the
school community as a member of the Board of Winters Education Foundation (WEF). She is the “keeper of the records” and also the organization’s website. Her contributions to the group are numerous and essential. Rodolfa always does what is best for students, demonstrated through her time and dedication as a former school board trustee and current WEF board member. She is the “super glue” that binds the WEF Board, the Winters school district and the Winters community. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor the 2022 Class will be held on Wednesday, May 25. For more information, contact the Winters JUSD office at 530-795-6100.
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California Day of the Teacher May 11, 2022 Please join us in celebrating and thanking the nearly 100 teachers who work tirelessly each day on behalf of our scholars, particularly during the past two very challenging years! To every teacher in our community we thank you for your dedication and your grace. We support you and the residents of Winters are grateful! WJUSD Board of Trustees We know every scholar by name and need
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April 29: 9:32 a.m., medical aid, 140 block of E Baker Street ~1:40 p.m., medical aid, 300 block of E Baker Street April 30: 2:23 p.m., fire alarm, 400 block of Morgan Street ~11:07 a.m., medical aid, CR 88/CR 32A ~11:17 a.m., medical aid, 400 block of First Street ~11:28 a.m., medical aid, 400 block of Main Street May 1: 4 a.m., medical aid, 830 block of Graf Way ~10:12 a.m., medical aid, 700 block of Main Street ~10:46 a.m., medical aid, first block of E Main Street ~7:41 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Plum Place ~8:55 p.m., structure fire, 820 block of Jackson Street ~11:15 p.m., medical aid, 950 block of Railroad Avenue May 2: 4:24 a.m., medical aid, 400 block of Village Circle ~11:33 a.m., medical aid, 170 block of E Grant Avenue May 3: 2:34 a.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street ~8:11 a.m., fuel spill, First Street/ Edwards Street ~8:36 a.m., vehicle accident, Russell Boulevard/CR 93A ~9:16 a.m., mutual aid, Winters Road ~10:06 a.m., medical aid, 810 block of Carrion Circle ~8:06 p.m., medical aid, 840 block of Graf Way May 4: 10:02 a.m., mutual aid, NB I-505/Putah Creek Road ~10:24 a.m., medical aid, 400 block of Luis Place ~11:34 p.m., medical aid, 110 block of
Purtell Court ~1:55 p.m., medical aid, Moody Slough Road/Taylor Street May 5: 1:55 p.m., grass fire, Pleasants View Road
Police Arrest Log May 4: Daisy Overlander (Age 33), Charges: Public Intoxication, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail.
Case Log April 21: 8 a.m., 10th block of Abbey Street, Traffic Collision April 26: 8:34 a.m., Morgan Street/E Main Street, Towed Vehicle April 27: 1:59 p.m., Abbey Street/Third Street, Resist Arrest/Delay Peace Officer April 28: 3:03 a.m., 20th block of Main Street, Audible alarm ~12:23 p.m., 30th block of Main Street, Robbery ~4 p.m., 400th block of Anderson Avenue, Sexual Battery ~4:36 p.m., 400th block of Main Street, Theft by False Pretenses April 29: 11:16 a.m., 400th block of Niemann Street, Outside Agency Assist ~3:54 p.m., 100th block of Grant Avenue, Battery ~6 p.m., Hemenway Street, Traffic Collision April 30: 7:18 a.m., 100th block of E Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm ~7:33 a.m., 700th block of Valley Oak Drive, Stolen Vehicles ~11:59 p.m., 300th block of East Street, Domestic Argument May 1: 12:58 a.m., 400th block of Haven Street, Audible alarm
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This is a scene at the Farm Labor Camp (now Yolo Housing), taken in February 1940, when Putah Creek went out of its banks. Residents of the camp were moved to the State Fairgrounds in Sacramento.
120 Years Ago May 16, 1902
The loan art exhibit held this week by the ladies of the Christian church has been a revelation to many people of Winters. Few of us had any idea there were so many beautiful pictures and specimens of high-class needle work in this locality. Messrs. H. H. and A. W. North were here the first of the week looking after the stock ranch recently acquired by them west of town adjoining the North homestead. The Winters Band gave an open air concert Saturday night which brought forth frequent and hearty applause from the crowds of listeners. Mr. Ruggles started sprinkling the streets Monday morning with the new town sprinkler wagon. Ed Udell will sell at public auction at his ranch four miles south of Winters, May 31, 75 head of horses. Free lunch.
105 Years Ago May 11, 1917
There is more talk of the Western Pacific invading Western Yolo
Years Ago
Dispatches from the Express archives. County with Winters looking good to the railroad company. The benefit dance given Wednesday night by the Segura Club will probably clear a little over $70 for the soldier boys. An Auxiliary Red Cross unit will be formed in Winters, 113 persons having signed the membership list. The Masonic Lodge is talking new lodge hall and a proposition is on to acquire the airdome property The year’s Dixon May Day picnic drew a larger crowd than last year. George Moler has joined the Navy. He has already seen eight years of service in the Navy in peace times. Miss Lael Lamme is one of the graduates of this year’s class at Mills College, graduation exercises to be held May 15. Eddie Graf is the new satisfied owner of a Chevrolet 4-90.
70 Years Ago May 16, 1952
Final approval of the 23 new homes in Mermod Manor was received this week from the F.A.H.A., removing the last obstacle in the path of the construction of the homes. Work is expected to start immediately. Mrs. Jean Gaddini and Mrs. Dolores Buran will open a new dress shop in Winters on Monday, May 26, in the building now housing the Vanitie Barber and Beauty Shop. The Brown Drilling company Wednesday began drilling operations on a gas well on the McCoy and Graf ranch, formerly known as the Peters ranch. Young Donald Schroeder observed his sixth birthday anniversary on Monday when his mother, Mrs. Lin Schroeder was hostess to his fellow members of the
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kindergarten class of the Winters grammar school. Cub Scout Master Wayne Ireland presided Friday evening at the regular monthly meeting of Cub Scout Pack No. 3125, gathering in Legion Hall.
55 Years Ago May 11, 1967
Joe Martinez, of Winters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Martinez, has been elected president of the California Future Farmers of America at the 39th annual state convention of the group, held at San Luis Obispo. The convention ended Friday. George Lilienthal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lilienthal, of Winters, has been wounded again in Vietnam, it was learned this week. According to word reaching Winters, he was on a half-track pursuing snipers when the vehicle struck a landmine. This was the third time he has been injured in the Vietnam fighting. Kal Holman was elected commander of the Winters American Legion Post 242 during the regular monthly meeting in the Legion hall Tuesday evening.
Obituary Mary Pearl Farnham Vannucci With tears and broken hearts, we are sad to tell you of the passing of Mary Pearl Farnham Vannucci. She was born in Woodland on Jan. 6, 1943 and departed from us on
Jan. 21, 2022. Mary grew up on a ranch north of Esparto with her first mule Hank. She was the fourth child of Jack and Helen Farnham, and siblings brother Lee
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Mary was the lifeguard and swimming instructor at the crowder pool in Madison in the summer. She had many hobbies: photography, drawing, gardening, cooking for family and friends. She especially loved riding her mare Peaches all over town and ranch and places she wasn’t supposed to go. Mary led a full happy life of caring for dogs, horses goats, pigs and every variety of animals she could love on! Not to mention her favorite work of herding and
Things just aren’t the way they used to be. Whatever happened to businesses that were eager to please? Well, there is one right here in our town. We offer the same outstanding service offered decades ago. Are we hopelessly out-of-style? We certainly hope so.
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Mary Pearl Farnham Vannucci hunting down cattle for her families and many other families. What brought the most joy to Mary was raising cutting horses and whole bunch of the best mules in the state of California, which won many awards at Mule Days where her and Fred traveled many years to show and sell mules. Mary’s gift of love
and caring extended into her extended family and an untold number of students at Donner Trail School in Kingvale, Calif. and in Esparto. She was committed to the children of her community, and while employed at the Madison Continuation High school she took it upon herself to ensure kids got to school! Those that didn’t make it to school on their own she personally drove to their homes to pick them up! As necessary, Mary would get them ready for school and fed, and then delivered them to the classroom. Many of those kids would tell you that because of Mary, they graduated from high school. She will be dearly missed. Services will be announced at a later date.
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CODE Continued from Page 1 the local fireworks shows in residential neighborhoods rival our actual fireworks show on July 3 — And it’s an obvious danger. Not only to the public setting the fireworks off, but also setting fires in these drought conditions,” Miller said. According to Miller, current efforts to make personal contact with individuals setting off illegal fireworks and attempting to enforce a zero tolerance for them has had little impact on the usage of them in the community. Miller told councilmembers that oftentimes, neighbors will anonymously call in the use of illegal fireworks and expect the police to handle it. The challenges in enforcement include the fact that police officers must personally view the illegal fireworks being set off or rely on a citizen or neighbor to enact a Citizen’s Arrest. Miller said that like with most criminal activity, individuals will not do anything in front of police presence, but once they drive away the illegal fireworks get set off behind them and out
TRUSTEES Continued from Page 1 a one-year extension of the contract term,” Feagle said. Trustees unanimously approved the extension without further discussion. Winters JUSD Board of Trustee agendas have regularly listed a closed session regarding Public Employee Performance Evaluation – District Superintendent (Gov. Code §54957). There have not been any reportable action items from the closed sessions. Jiménez’s contract is now scheduled to terminate on
PROJECT Continued from Page 1 dining and assembly. For the most part, these actions have been well-received, however, certain areas were noted to need further review and evaluation. In November, the city issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking bids from qualified consultants to help build upon past efforts, expand successes and revision the five block core downtown area. Two consultant firms were reported to have responded to the RFP. After interviews with city staff, Walker Consultants was recommended to prepare the Downtown Vision and Policy Plan. Walker Consultants is an employee-owned firm with offices throughout the country that provides parking, operations, technology and mobility solutions.
“This social host ordinance is a tool in our ability to really deter folks from the purchase and use of illegal fireworks.” Brad L. Lopez, Fire Chief of view. Under the ordinance addition, property owners can be held liable for illegal fireworks that are set off at a gathering or party they are hosting on their property. This is similar to other social host ordinances including alcohol and noise. The administrative citation can be given by police officers, firefighters and city code enforcement officers at a later date to the property owner. Miller noted there have been challenges in attempting to address the issue face-to-face at a gathering when attendees have been consuming intoxicating materials. Miller said law enforcement will be able to utilize evidence in the form of video, photographs or other evidence presented in the form of a citizen’s report. He also noted that property owners, un-
der the ordinance, can get “an out” of the $1,000 fine if they themselves call to report the use of illegal fireworks on their property or attempt to take action to put a stop to it. “If they do that, they are not held liable under the ordinance,” Miller said. Miller said the community should be aware that under the ordinance, although the threshold of required evidence has been lowered (officers do not have to view it in action) WPD still will be relying on citizens to report illegal fireworks in. “We still need people to come forward. They don’t need to sign a citizen’s arrest,” Miller said. “We still need people to come forward and provide accurate information.” Miller told the Express they are looking into a reporting app by TNT Fireworks
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sis in support of Winters JUSD’s mission to provide students with a quality education. Dennis also presented Board Resolution No 1169-22 to proclaim May 15–21 as Classified School Employee Week. “Annually one week in mid-May is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of classified employees,” Dennis said. Trustees approved both proclamations. Trustees approved Resolution No. 117122 to notify certain classified employees of the decision to not reemploy or reduce their hours doe to a lack of work and/
Personnel items Lisa Dennis, Human Resources Director, presented Board Resolution No. 1 168-22 to proclaim May 11 as California Day of the Teacher. “The second Wednesday in May is typically dedicated to recognize the contributions of teachers,” Dennis said. According to Dennis, California Day of the Teacher communicates to the community the Trustees’ and school district’s appreciation to certificated employees and the valuable work they do on a daily baCity Council adopted Resolution 202238, awarding a $75,000 personal services agreement to Walker Consultants last Tuesday. The scope of work involves creating a baseline community vision, review and analysis of current conditions, recommendations to improve parking conditions and alternatives, enhanced use of spaces, wayfinding, community and stakeholder engagement and trash management. The review and infrastructure recommendations are necessary to evaluate and manage improvements to bring more visitors into downtown. A major component of the revisioning process, as stressed by Mayor Wade Cowan, is to ensure that ample community engagement and input opportunities are made available.
Accordingly, both business owners and community members and community members will have multiple opportunities for input by way of online surveys, city council and planning commission public meetings and public presentations. Community outreach will be in both English and Spanish. Funding of the agreement will come from the American Rescue Plan funds to the 2022-23 fiscal year operating budget. The city anticipates Walker Consultants will commence within 30 days of contract execution, and Walker Consultants estimates a timeframe of eight months to process and develop the plan.
that would assist in reporting the use of illegal fireworks. In the meantime, the use of illegal fireworks can be sent to WPD via the tips email or called in to the regular dispatch (non emergency) line at 530-795-4561. When reporting, Miller said it’s important to provide accurate identification of people and a date timestamp on photos. “The more information they are able to provide, the more likely we’ll be able to follow up,” Miller said. At the May 3 meeting, Fire Chief Brad L. Lopez noted the ordinance is a tool to try and prevent the usage of illegal fireworks. “This social host ordinance will be a tool in our ability to really deter folks from the purchase and use of illegal fireworks,” Lopez said. “There is a vast majority of neighborhoods that use illegal fireworks.” Lopez noted that one of the major wildfires that occurred in the greater Winters area, as well as a quick-moving fire just off of Moody Slough Road last year, were both attributed to being connected to the
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Yolo DA candidates meet for second debate By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer About 100 citizens filled the Woodland Community & Senior Center, and another 60 joined remotely, for the second forum for Yolo district attorney race candidates on on Wednesday, April 27 The nonpartisan event was a joint effort organized by the Woodland League of Women Voters and Davis Area League. Davis resident Michelle Famula moderated the event. Candidates, incumbent Jeff Reisig and challenger Cynthia Rodriguez, met for their second and notably more spirited debate. The candidates faced off in their first debate on March 10 in a forum hosted by the Yolo County Taxpayers Association. Reisig is seeking his fifth term as district attorney and pointed to innovative programs developed under his leadership as reason he should be re-elected. Rodriguez, on the other hand, pointed to rising crime rates and suggested that Reisig’s programs are not actually working. Although professional, there was more than a subtle change in the candidates’ demeanor toward each since their first debate. Rodriguez, a practicing attorney for 40 years has worked for the Dept. of Corrections administratively prosecuting correctional officer and staff misconduct and managing litigation. She has also worked as a public defender and served as general counsel for the California Dept. of Mental
Health and the California Dept. of State Hospitals. Rodriguez is a 30year resident of Yolo County and resides with her family on a small farm on the outskirts of Winters. Reisig has served as district attorney since 2007, winning reelection in 2010, 2014 and 2018 and has spent all but one of his 26-year legal career with the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office. Reisig sits on the board of the 2022-23 California District Attorneys Association and serves as the board’s president. As DA, Reisig has pushed for community-based programs and unveiled a portal on the district attorney’s website providing access to information from his office. Reisig was first to introduce himself to the audience. He said he has prosecuted murder, rape, child molest and theft crimes. He noted that people may not know Yolo County prosecutes 7,000 cases annually. Reisig alleged Rodriguez lacks experience as a criminal prosecutor and asserted for that reason he’s the only person qualified for the job. Rodriguez countered that she has been interning for the job for 40 years. Unlike her opponent, she said her experience has been gained from more than one office with each inherently tied to the criminal justice system. “I have worked as a defense attorney defending constitutional rights,” Rodriguez said, and reminded Resig that she has prosecuted prison
misconduct cases and worked closely with peace officers.
Critical issues The candidates were asked to highlight the greatest critical issues facing Yolo County, how they would build community trust, reduce crime and ensure public safety. Rodriguez identified public safety and mental health as two of the most critical issues. Rodriguez insisted that more mental health programs are needed to deal with the number of people encountered in the criminal justice system. “We are just waiting for them to come back and commit new crimes and make more victims.” Reisig said, “There are so many critical issues we can talk about tonight,” but narrowed them down to homelessness and violent crime. To combat homelessness and violent crime, Reisig said he is a strong supporter of Care Court legislation that would allow courts to order people with severe mental illness to submit to a care plan. Homelessness, addiction and mental illness are interrelated and addiction is a mental illness, Reisig said. Care Court, he said “is about giving the serious mentally ill additional services and treatment.” Reisig then defended his tenure as DA and the programs introduced under his leadership while minimizing Rodriguez’s approach, her police relationships and qualifying experience to be DA. “I just don’t think Miss Rodriguez has
done any homework on my office. I’ve been here 25 years. I’ve never seen her in a courtroom in Yolo County. I never knew her until she said she was running,” Reisig said. Rodriguez retorted that she has the necessary experience and quipped that if Reisig was doing such a great job, then why is crime rising in Yolo County? “It’s not true that I’ve never been in a courtroom in Yolo County. It’s not true that I don’t know what the DA does. I’ve worked with all kinds of people and it’s unfortunate that those misrepresentations are coming to you,” Rodriguez responded. For more information on the candidates, their positions and vision, visit their campaign websites at: www.cynthia4yolocountyda.com and www.jeffreisig.com
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Incumbent sheriff touts experience, leadership skills By Lauren Keene McNaughton Media Of all the reasons Tom Lopez says he should remain Yolo County’s sheriff, there’s one he emphasizes above the others: Experience matters. “I’ve served 42 years in law enforcement, 29 of them as a supervisor or manager or executive,” said Lopez, who was elected in 2018 after 11 years as undersheriff. Prior to that, Lopez served in all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office as he moved up the ranks, while also earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. “Today, the public expects and requires
that our law-enforcement leaders possess the education, experience and professionalism to lead modern agencies, and they should not settle for less,” said Lopez, 60. He’s being challenged by Tommy Hayes, a deputy sheriff with 15 years on the job. Hayes says Lopez has failed to bring needed change to the Sheriff’s Office, which is plagued by staffing shortages and low morale. Lopez says he wants to change that, too. “It’s not unique for Yolo County. The entire law-enforcement industry is having the same issues,” Lopez said of staffing short-
falls. He attributes the problem to retirements, low pay and the “defund the police” movement that’s made some reluctant to put on a badge. A recent survey showed Yolo County pays its officers 95 percent of the regional average, which Lopez said he hopes to fix during the next budget cycle. He plans to offer signing bonuses, ask the Board of Supervisors to fund salary boosts and seek additional staff for the county jail, which a recent audit found had 33 fewer positions than it should. “The way we compensate our employees is broken and ar-
chaic,” Lopez said. “I do champion their cause, and we have to be competitive in order to keep people coming into the pipeline.” As for low morale, Lopez said that in addition to low pay and anti-police sentiments from the public, the COVID pandemic brought its own stressors over the past two years. “I could see where there would be some morale problems, but it’s not always based on the organization
McNaughton Media Tommy Hayes wants to be Yolo County’s next sheriff. “It’s been a goal since I started,” said Hayes, a 15-year veteran of the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office. “I chose this time because I believe we didn’t get the changes we thought we were going to get 3½ years ago.” Hayes is referring to the election of current Sheriff Tom Lopez, who took leadership of the Sheriff’s Office after prevailing over 20-year incumbent Ed Prieto in the 2018 election. At the time, Lopez pledged to improve employee morale at the Sheriff’s Office
and restore community trust in the agency, which he believed suffered during Prieto’s tenure amid allegations of favoritism, nepotism and intimidation. “There were lot of promises made that people don’t feel he came through on,” said Hayes, 46. Topping the list is the morale issue, which Hayes says is “as low as it’s been since I’ve worked there.” Employees from all divisions have left the Sheriff’s Office for neighboring agencies, he added, and it’s been difficult to replace them. “We’re losing them faster than we’re hiring them,” with department veterans being replaced by
younger, less-experienced deputies, Hayes said. For those left behind, the vacancies have created employee burnout and “crippling” overtime expenses. Hayes is endorsed by the Deputy Sheriff’s Association. Its president, Kyle Leonard, said 77 percent of the membership participated in the April 15 vote and a majority chose to back Hayes, though he declined to reveal the vote breakdown. Lopez says Hayes lacks the experience to run the Sheriff’s Office, having never served in a supervisorial or managerial position within the agency. But Hayes believes
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suffering from stress and mental-health challenges. As for other accomplishments, Lopez cited the successful balancing of his $54-million budget over the past three years, the
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LOPEZ Continued from Page 7 completed expansion of the Yolo County Jail and underway construction of the neighboring Leinberger Detention Center, which will offer more inmate services including a family reunification program for those approaching release. Lopez also noted the agency’s resident deputy program was resurrected and expanded under his watch, and employees throughout the department are held
HAYES Continued from Page 7 he’ll bring change to a department that’s “stuck in the ways of the past.” “The best leader for change is the one that was never groomed to lead in the first place,” Hayes said. “I never planned on leading, but when change is desperately needed, someone has to step up.” Hayes acknowledges Lopez’s as-promised expansion of the county’s resident deputy program, in which Hayes serves as the deputy assigned to the Zamora area north of Woodland. Prior to that, he held the positions of courthouse bailiff, patrol officer and SWAT team member. He also worked the Agriculture Task Force and the Cannabis Task Force. He comes from a fourth-generation farming family, which he says instilled in
to a higher standard of accountability with leadership trainings and adherence to the chain of command. He also cites his strong working partnerships with the Board of Supervisors, mayors throughout the county and other elected officials “because of the leadership that I’ve shown.” Future efforts, he said, include a proposed citizen’s academy previously shelved due to the pandemic, a homeless outreach team and increased jail-based mental health services, in-
cluding treatment for inmates with competency issues who are awaiting state hospital placement. While he’s disappointed to have a challenger from within his own agency, Lopez says he’s confident he’ll prevail in the June 7 election. “There’s going to be healing, and then we’ll pick ourselves back up and keep moving forward,” he said. “I’ll continue to prioritize the services of a professional law-enforcement agency to the citizens of our county.”
him a strong work ethic, sense of fiscal responsibility and understanding of employee value from a young age. At age 15, he volunteered as a Yolo County sheriff’s cadet, which fueled his interest in law enforcement. In his early 20s, Hayes managed a tomato transplant operation in central California, a position he says honed his supervisorial and organizational skills. He entered the police academy in 2006 and was hired by the Sheriff’s Office the following year. Among Hayes’ goals if elected: • Improved employee recruitment and retention policies, including the creation of an employee wellness program (including a gym and increased access to mental-health services) and an opendoor policy Hayes said is lacking under Lopez’s watch. • Innovation efforts
that include bodyworn cameras for all deputies, increased training opportunities and the exploration of environmentally sound programs such as electric/hybrid patrol vehicles and solar covered parking at the Sheriff’s Office. • Boosting jail inmate rehabilitation resources to include access to higher learning and vocational skills, with the goal of reducing recidivism once inmates are released. • Creation of a citizens’ advisory board comprising members of Yolo County’s diverse communities to advise him on the issues that are important to them. “It’s a direct contact from the sheriff to the citizens,” said Hayes, who would encourage the board’s members to participate in officer trainings and ride-alongs “so that they understand what officers go through.”
ORDINANCE Continued from Page 5 usage of fireworks. “Our goal is to really enhance and protect our public — still allow folks to celebrate Independence Day, and we want to encourage that,” Lopez said. “But we want to encourage them to do it in a safe manner.” Councilmember Pierre Neu said he thinks the ordinance is a good idea, and stressed that the public is informed through word of mouth and local communication efforts to help educate residents about the ordinance. He also wanted to ensure the public understood the ordinance is about protecting the community from fires, and not about a means of raising money.
Dennis Revell, TNT Fireworks spokesperson, gave support of the ordinance in a public comment. Revell noted that 65 jurisdictions throughout the state have already adopted similar ordinances. “It is one piece of the enforcement tool — If you have an opportunity to use it, it will help to impact the problem your community is having with illegal fireworks,” Revell said. Mayor Wade Cowan said the ordinance is an important, and much needed step to
take. “I think it’s necessary. Winters has always been popular for people coming out of town because we have the Safe and Sane fireworks, as well as a nice little fireworks show. We don’t want to be starting the hills on fire,” Cowan said. Councilmember Jesse Loren was absent. Councilmembers unanimously approved the addition of the ordinance. Miller said the ordinance will be adopted at the May 17 City Council meeting.
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Duck Derby, Kiddie Parade return Winters Express With the return of the 84th annual Youth Day parade, so did the kick-off festivities of the traditional Duck Derby race and Kiddie parade. Nothing quite taps into the inner-child’s spirt like a race of rubber ducks down Putah Creek and seeing young children taking over Main Street. This year’s Duck Derby accolades go to Steve Brown, whose duck glided across the finish line first. Brown’s duck was followed by ducks for Kara Maloney (second) and John Carbahal (third). Bob Guerin’s duck was the last to float across the finish line. Guerin’s prize is a flock
of ducks in next year’s Duck Derby race.
Kiddie Parade winners Winters youth kicked off the Youth Day parade riding down Main Street on bikes, wagons, and some even driving battery-powered cars with their families walking behind.
Sweepstakes Award • Michol and Dallas
Decorated Bicycle • First: Sadie Balogh • Second: Alice, Scarlett and Blair Wales • Third: Everly Vice
Costume • First: Felicity Fernandez
• Second: Lucy Gordon • Third: Noelle “Baby Yoda” Balogh
Wagon/Scooter • Tied First: MaryElla and LillyBelle Galabasa; Alessandra and Cesar Jesus Garcia • Third: Michol and Dallas
Group • First: Nora Nolan, Brooke Plechaty and Kira Olmos • Second: Brim Plechaty • Third: Fletcher Gordon
Mini Float • First: Emerson Skaggs • Second: Marcus Langum • Third: Raelynn, Lucas and Emerson Hagar
Tuesday, May 24 Winters Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/planning-commission/
Library Services
Winters Library Curbside Pickup, Winters Community Library, Tuesday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 1-5 p.m. Winters Library Open to Public, Winters Community Library, Mon/Wed: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue/Thu: 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. , Sat: 1–5 p.m. 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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LEFT: MaryElla and LillyBelle Galabasa tied for first place with Alessandra and Cesar Jesus Garcia in the Kiddie Parade Wagon/Scooter category; CENTER: Emerson Skaggs placed first in the Mini Float category; RIGHT: Sadie Balogh placed first in the Decorated Bicycle category.
Community Testing
Visit the Winters JUSD COVID Clinic page to register Winters JUSD Office Building, Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. No registration required Healthy Yolo Together Walk-up Testing, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9–11 a.m., Winters Community Center
Ongoing
“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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Alex Glaros’ family is cozied up in warm jammies to make up for the thermostat being turned down in the winter.
Winters resident takes action to promote cooler sleeping By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer It’s hard to believe that wrapping oneself up in warm covers on a cold night before bedtime can lead to a positive impact on our climate. That’s why Winters resident Alex Glaros helped produce his short film “Climate” to explain why sleeping a little cooler can make the planet a little cooler as well. In the winter months, it’s all too
easy to pump up the thermostat and leave it on all night or toss in a few extra logs in the fire to stave off the chilly weather. While cozy is, indeed, convenient and comfortable, one should ask themselves if it’s really necessary when one is bundled up under layers of blankets — and asleep. As it turns out, lowering the thermostat and/or putting out our fires before bedtime can really make a positive impact not only on our
health and bank accounts, but the environment as well. “The UN stated that we’re in a ‘code-red’ and have to make changes or else there’s going to be irreversible climate disruption, and I took that to heart. I asked myself ‘what can I do?’” Glaros said explaining the initial inspiration to make his video. “A couple years ago we had to turn off our heating system one night for some reason. We all woke up and
it was the best night sleep my family and I ever had. We googled what happened and it said we’re supposed to sleep cold, which I never knew. So, I felt like this was something I can share to help protect the environment by burning less fossil fuels and using less energy to stay warm.” After a Winters winter, Glaros and his family soon became accustomed — and
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B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Housing affordability shrinks in first-quarter California Association of Realtors Special to the Express • Twenty-four percent of California households could afford to purchase the $797,000 median-priced home in the first quarter of 2022, down from 25 percent in fourth-quarter 2021
and down from 27 percent in first-quarter 2021. • A minimum annual income of $158,000 was needed to make monthly payments of $3,950, including principal, interest and taxes on a 30-year fixedrate mortgage at a 3.97 percent interest rate. • Thirty-two percent
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interest rate of 3.97 percent. The effective composite interest rate was 3.28 percent in fourth-quarter 2021 and 3.08 percent in first-quarter 2021. With the median price of condominiums and townhomes reaching another record high in first-quarter 2022, affordability for condos and townhomes dropped from the previous quarter. Thirty-two percent of California households earned the minimum income to qualify for the purchase of a $640,000 median-priced condo/ townhome in the first quarter of 2022, which required an annual income of $126,800 to make monthly payments of $3,170. The first quarter 2022 figure was down from 40 percent a year ago. Compared with California, nearly half of the nation’s households could afford to purchase a $368,200 median-priced home, which required a minimum annual income of $73,200 to make monthly payments of $1,830. Nationwide affordability was down from 54 percent a year ago.
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Express Yourself — Letters Don’t be fooled You can fool some of the people some of the time but not all the people all the time. Yolo’s current District Attorney creates spin with county-paid press releases and campaign jabs. The data on Yolo Commons, https://www. measuresforjustice. org/commons/yoloda tells a different story. Mental Health: DA Jeff Reisig accuses his challenger Cynthia Rodriguez of opposing mental health treatment. Expanding prevention, early intervention and treatment are among her core tenets. Reisig had 16 years to create robust programs, yet in the last two years Yolo reported only 19 persons referred to Mental Health Court. Rodriguez is committed to expanding mental health court participation.a Substance Use Disorders: The DA bemoans the fentanyl epidemic yet only 39 individuals had access to Addiction Treatment Court over a two-year period. He is pushing legislation to authorize Yolo’s share of opiate settlement funds to go for coerced detention, despite robust opposition by mental and behavioral health experts. Rodriguez supports research and expertise. Victims Rights: While other DAs collaborate with independent victim rights agencies, our DA keeps this in house as another prosecutorial tool. Spend one day with Rodriguez and you will experience compassion for all victims, free of coercion. Racial Disparities: Black Yolo County residents are being prosecuted at a rate that is more than 5-times their population in Yolo County. Homelessness: Nowhere in the DA’s fivepoint plan to address homelessness is housing suggested. He criminalizes a condition that represents unaddressed economic, social and public health issues. Rodriguez supports housing and social supports. The current DA creates narratives that crack under scrutiny. He creates window-dressing programs that he can control and use as leverage in plea deals. His commitment to recovery is shallow at best. Please, learn more about Cynthia Rodriguez at https://www. cynthia4yolocountyda. com/. She is the Winters own real deal. FRANCESCA WRIGHT
Thank you for saying “yes” A personal thank you to all the families, friends and Confirmation students who gave of their time to help with the building of our float. A special mention and also thank you to Lorin Warren for the use of his car trailer to transform it into a field of colorful flowers and a stairway to Jesus. To Tom and Justine Pearse for the use of their huge garage to put it all together and wonderful hospitality of food and refreshments. My mother-inlaw Betty Donaldson for use of her backyard and grandpa’s tools so my husband Frank can do the frame work, to John DeLao and grandson for the use of their truck and
towing of our float. The wonderful ladies who helped with “fluffing” and last touches on the float. This all came together because we all said yes! Yes to our Lord who said “unless you change and become like children you will not enter the kingdom of heaven,” “Let the children come to me for their’s is the kingdom of heaven”… youthfully ever after. ROSIE LUCERO
A big hand to Youth Day volunteers The 84th Winters Youth Day is in the books. The Youth Day Committee deserves a great big hand for a job superbly done. With a couple thousand visitors to Winters, this committee of volunteers pulled off a great family day. They must be mentioned, because hard work like this cannot go unnoticed. The 2022 Youth Day Committee consists of Carol Stone, Bob Williams, Jenny Ramos, Jenny Callison, Anne Diaz and Kathy Cowan. Taylor Buley ran the Duck Derby. I stepped back in as Chairman of the Board and Parade Chairman. Thank you to all of our sponsors who donated to this year’s celebration. Without their support, Youth Day would be a fading memory. I would like to thank some of the people who made the 84th Youth Day Parade a big success. My parade marshals are my saviors. Most of the volunteers have helped me with the parade for many, many years and I am truly grateful for the help. These great
people are Lynne Secrist, Debra Hickerson Shaw, Bruce Guelden, Steve Caselli, Shep Harper, Rodney Orosco, Skyler Blakeslee and Diane Bosse. This year we were required to staff all the barricades along the parade route. These wonderful people stepped up to help this year. They were Bill Davis, Richard and Ryan Buscher, Dylan Kitchen, Valerie Whitworth, Revalee Hemken, Gail and Mark and a few others that I didn’t catch their names, stepped up on Youth Day Morning. The great PG&E crew sent a handful of employees to serve as marshals as well. It’s a very hard job to coordinate all the entries and all these people made things run like a welloiled machine. Thank you goes out to you (Crystal) and the Winters Express for the fine coverage throughout the year; to Mariani Nut Company, John Singh and Baldo Arce for supplying our flatbeds; to everyone
at Anytime Fitness for the use of their power for our reviewing stand, and to the fantastic Winters City crews for helping with everything from barricades to cleaning the horse trailer parking lot at Cody and Main. A special thanks to Christian Duran and Sarah Madsen for singing the National Anthem at the reviewing stands. They both did a fantastic job. Also to our City Hall Announcer, Richard Kleeberg, another job well done. Well, after the twoyear absence another Youth Day is under our belts. We look forward to next year’s 85th Youth Day Celebration. We will be starting in the fall with the planning of next year’s celebration and we will be asking for help in running several events. Please consider helping and making sure Youth Day continues strong and proud. MIKE SEBASTIAN, 2022 Youth Day Parade Chairman
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220364 04/26/2022 Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: 1) Coco Ranch 2) House Agricultural Consultants 3) Culinary Arts Agricolae Physical Address: 1105 Kennedy Place, Suite 1 Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Trans Turtle Inc. 1105 Kennedy Pl., Suite 1 Davis, CA 95616 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: Sept. 8, 1994 s/ Gregory A. House Official Title: Secretary Corporation Name: Trans Turtle Incorporated 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 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2022 #137
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B4 — Winters Express, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 RECORDING REQUESTED BY Western Progressive, LLC
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
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
Trustor: RAMON DURAN AYALA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 01/25/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0003892-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Yolo County, California, Date of Sale: 07/12/2022 at 12:45 PM Place of Sale: AT THE REAR (NORTH) ENTRANCE TO THE CITY HALL BUILDING 1110 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691
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
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: Western Progressive, LLC 2300 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 756 Alpharetta, GA 30009 ___________________________________________________________________________ SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE T.S. No.: 2022-00240-CA A.P.N.:027-690-045 Property Address: 1626 FARNHAM AVENUE, WOODLAND, CA 95776 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED
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THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Winters will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, via Zoom on the Herrera Vacation Rental project described below. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by logging on to the Zoom meeting listed below. Addition participation information relating to the May 24, 2022, Planning Commission will be provided in the published meeting agenda.
All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1626 FARNHAM AVENUE, WOODLAND, CA 95776 A.P.N.: 027-690-045 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 420,115.20. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource.com/LoginPage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 202200240-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: May 3, 2022 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/LoginPage.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866)-960-8299, or visit this internet website https://www.altisource.com/LoginPage.aspx , using the file number assigned to this case 2022-00240-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: May 3, 2022 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/LoginPage.aspx ________________________________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF SALE SUMMARY OF KEY INFORMATION The attached notice of sale was sent to 1626 FARNHAM AVENUE, WOODLAND, CA 95776, in relation to RAMON DURAN AYALA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST OR MORTGAGE DATED 01/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. The total amount due in the notice of sale is $ 420,115.20 Your property is scheduled to be sold on 07/12/2022 at 12:45 PM at AT THE REAR (NORTH) ENTRANCE TO THE CITY HALL BUILDING 1110 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 However, the sale date shown on the attached notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site address https://www.altisource.com/LoginPage.aspx , using the file number assigned to this case 2022-00240-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If you would like additional copies of this summary, you may obtain them by calling (866) 9608299. Published May 11, 18, 25 #136
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88184650967pwd= WktNZXZEdHNuQlVXYkFETTBoVUtxQT09; Meeting ID: 881 8465 0967 Passcode: 892134 Herrera Vacation Rental (STR-2022-01) Project Description: The applicant is requesting approval to allow for an unhosted short-term vacation rental use within an existing single-family dwelling located at 418 3rd Street (APN: 003-143-014). The property is developed with an existing three-bedroom residence and is requesting a maximum overnight occupancy of eight guests. It is anticipated that the proposed Herrera Vacation Rental project (STR-2022-01) will be determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A “categorical exemption” implies that the project will not result in any significant adverse environmental effect. The Planning Commission will consider the appropriateness of said environmental recommendation based on the record of evidence before them. If substantial evidence has been presented demonstrating a more appropriate environmental determination than the one that has been recommended, the Planning Commission may require and/or approve an alternative environmental determination pursuant to the requirements of CEQA. The proposed Herrera Vacation Rental project (STR-2022-01) is available on file at the Planning Division of the City of Winters Community Development Department for public review. A staff report will be available for public review three working days prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Please contact the Planning Division at (530) 794-6718 if you have any questions regarding this project. If you challenge the categorical exemption and/or the Herrera Vacation Rental project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to Planning prior to or at the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in these hearings, please contact the City Clerk at (530) 794-6702. Please make your request as early as possible and at least one-full business day before the start of the hearing. Published May 11, 2022 #134
Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Winters will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, via Zoom on the FY 2022/27 Capital Improvement Program described below. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by logging on to the Zoom meeting listed below. Addition participation information relating to the May 24, 2022, Planning Commission will be provided in the published meeting agenda. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88184650967?pwd= WktNZXZEdHNuQlVXYkFETTBoVUtxQT09; Meeting ID: 881 8465 0967 Passcode: 892134 FY2022/27 Capital Improvement Program Project Description: The City of Winters Planning Commission will review and forward a report to the City Council on the conformity of the FY 2022/27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with the City’s General Plan. The CIP is a fiveyear expenditure plan that provides the City with a financial outline for its infrastructure and facility needs. The CIP consists of capital improvement projects that are included in the City’s proposed budget. A capital improvement project is a specific project that involves the study, procurement, construction, or installation of facilities which improves, preserves, enhances or modernizes the City’s provision of municipal services. CIP projects have a useful life of at least five years and have a total cost of at least $20,000. City staff has determined that the conformity determination of the Capital Improvement Program with the City’s General Plan is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 and is therefore, not subject to CEQA. The FY2022/27 Capital Improvement Program is available on file at the Planning Division of the City of Winters Community Development Department for public review. A staff report will be available for public review three working days prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Please contact the Planning Division at (530) 794-6718 if you have any questions regarding this project. If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to Planning prior to or at the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in these hearings, please contact the City Clerk at (530) 794-6702. Please make your request as early as possible and at least one-full business day before the start of the hearing. Published May 11, 2022 #135
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SLEEP Continued from Page 1 looked forward — to the supreme rejuvenation of sleeping in a colder house. Whether or not one believes in climate change is a different story. However, one can’t deny the feeling they get after a great night sleep, or how tired and lethargic they feel after a crummy one. That’s Glaros’ creative workaround in the video he helped produce with the help of filmmaker Anatoly Vaisman. “Anatoly’s great at taking a boring message and making it fun and is way better than me at making these things. So, I called him up and asked if he’d help make the video and he agreed. I also hid my script from him to see what he’d come up with,” Glaros said. “He had the script done in two days and the video done in a week. I just added the information at the end, but he killed it. The framing, the comedic timing and the light, everything was perfect.” According to Glaros’ video, sleeping at a lower temperature — because one opted to lower their thermostat or put out their fire before going to bed — increases melatonin which is an anti-aging hormone, increases serotonin, prevents insomnia, burns calories, reduces risk of type two diabetes, lowers stress, lowers carbon emissions and sort of saves the planet in the process. Wherever one believes in climate change or not, the benefits of a good night sleep are undeniable. Sleeping a little colder will have your body and bank account thanking you, and what better excuse could one need to buy new blankets and jammies? To watch Glaros’ video, log onto YouTube and search “EngagementSquared” and look for the video, “CLIMATE: Get better night’s sleep by lowering winter house temperature during nighttime sleep time.” It can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuXCjQ8SBt8.
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Rodriguez for Yolo DA Reisig and the California District Attorney’s Association (vice president Reisig) aggressively oppose evidence-based laws passed by Californians, and Yolo residents, to reduce sentencing (prop 47, Yolo approved 61 percent) and increase chances of parole (prop 57, approved 68 percent). And he is using the Yolo DA office and budget to do it. Then the same CDAA organization misappropriates $3 million in environmental regulation money. Spent on CDAA lobbying as well. That money is meant to protect workplaces, farms and farm workers. Rodriguez is proposing measured improvement not obstruction. Rodriguez is a veteran who has experience bringing criminals to justice, upholding victims, and keeping prosecutorial government authority in check. Vote for Rodriguez SCOTT STEWARD
Winters Express, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 — B5 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220366 04/27/2022 Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: Tanglewood at Davis Physical Address: 1880 Cowell Blvd. Davis, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Thomas Tomanek & Associates VII, Inc. 5700 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 235 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Business Classification: Limited Partnership Starting Date of Business: 06/26/2015 s/ Robert Gonzales Official Title: Chief Financial Officer Corporation Name: Thomas Tomanek & Associates VII, Inc. 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 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2022 #130 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
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 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 F20220369 04/28/2022 Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: SHAH'S HALAL FOOD Physical Address: 420 HUTCHISON DR DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: 2538 WAH AVE. SACRAMENTO, CA 95822 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): HUDA INC 2538 WAH AVE. SACRAMENTO, CA 95822 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 04/28/2022 s/ BASHIR A. YARZADA Official Title: CEO Corporation Name: HUDA INC. 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 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2022 #129
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Stop by the hotel to apply! hotelwintershr@hotelwinters.com www.springboardhospitality.com NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WINTERS ADDING SECTIONS 8.24.130-8.24.150 TO CHAPTER 8.24 OF TITLE 8 TO THE WINTERS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS FOR THE USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS Notice is hereby given that on May 17, 2022, the City Council of the City of Winters will consider the adoption of Ordinance No.2022-04 making certain additions to the Winters Municipal Code related to administrative citations for the use of illegal fireworks. The following is a summary of the proposed Ordinance: This Ordinance allows law enforcement, fire department, and code enforcement personnel to issue an “administrative citation” holding the owner or person in possession of real property, or the host of a gathering on public or private property, responsible for the discharge of illegal fireworks. This Ordinance clarifies which types of fireworks are prohibited provides for “Social Host Liability” if illegal fireworks are used on private or public property or during an event hosted by a private party. Persons cited under the proposed social host ordinance would be subject to a $1,000 fine. Note: The above is a simply a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is posted in the City Clerk’s office at 318 1st Street, Winters, California, 95694, or on the City’s website at http://cityofwinters.org. Date: May 4,2022 Kathleen Salguero Trepa City Manager and City Clerk Published May 11, 2022 #133
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 F20220386 05/05/2022 Business is located in Yolo County Fictitious Business Name: RDM Entertainment & Audio Visual Rentals Armour Audio Visual Rentals Physical Address: 527 Main Street Woodland, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Robert Wallace 625 4th St. Brentwood, CA 94513 Cheri Wallace 625 4th St. Brentwood, CA 94513 Business Classification: A Married Couple Starting Date of Business: 01/01/1988 s/ Robert Wallace Cheri Wallace 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 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2022 #131
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
NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WINTERS ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 Notice is hereby given that on May 3, 2022, the City Council of the City of Winters adopted Ordinance No. 2022-03 which adopts a “military equipment” use policy pursuant to assembly bill 481. The following is a summary of the Ordinance: The Ordinance adopts a policy for acquisition and use of “military equipment” for the Winters Police Department under Govt. Code §7070 et seq. The Ordinance was adopted by the City Council by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Cowan, Mayor Pro Tem Biasi, Council Member Anderson, Neu Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: Council Member Loren Note: The above is a simply a summary of the Ordinance. To obtain a full understanding of the Ordinance it should be read in its entirety. A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is posted in the City Clerk’s office at 318 1st Street, Winters, California, 95694, or on the City’s website at http://cityofwinters.org. Date: May 4, 2022 Kathleen Salguero Trepa City Clerk Published May 11, 2022 #132
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
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Thu 5/19 Rotary Club of Winters Weekly Lunch @ 12:15pm / $5-$20 Buckhorn, 2 Main Street, Winters
Johnny Burgin at The Saloon, San Francisco
Don Reed's "Going Out"
@ 9:30pm The Saloon, 1232 Grant ave, San Francisco
Melvin Seals and JGB on the Mare Island Waterfront ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
@ 5pm / $15 The Marsh Upstairs Studio Theater, 1062 Valencia Street, San Fran‐ cisco
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Magician Jay Alexander
Mandolin Manny
@ 6:30pm / $45 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐ Farrell St., San Francisco
@ 5pm Sudwerk Brewing Co. Dock Store, 2001 2nd St, Davis
Sat 5/21
JourneyDay Music: Art, Sip & Stroll @ 11am
Saturday May 21st
Editor's Voice
@ 5pm Mare Island Waterfront Arts Park, 860 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo Melvin Seals is best known for his long friendship and musical part‐
nership with cultural icon and guitarist Jerry Garcia and the smile of his that lights up //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// the room. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and de�ne what has now become “Jam Band Music.” From blues to funk to rock to bluegrass, The Mix serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice @ 7pm / $59-$279 things up. Each member of this powerhouse lineup brings an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and re‐ Curran Theater, 445 Geary Street, markable chops to the table. With acoustic and electric ingredients and unique combinations of guitar, man‐ San Francisco dolin, slide and lap steel with savory bass, hearty drums and, of course, a heapin’ helpin’ of the wizard’s magic on //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that chal‐ Secura, Cinda, Calling the lenges genre boundaries.
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Karinda Dobbins: Blankets & Wine Comedy @ 3pm Golden Gate Park Polo Field, 1232 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco
Skies, Snakehead
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Tantra Speed Date - San Francisco! (In-Person Singles Event)
Jayson Angove: Brickyard (EDH) @ 6pm Bricks Eats & Drinks, 482 Main St, Placerville Greg Anton: RECECT THE RECALL RALLY
@ 5:30pm / $35-$60 Tired of Swiping? Tantra Speed Date is not your average singles event, and it's back in person! The Center SF, 548 Fillmore Street, San Francisco. help@tantrany.com
@ 8pm / $10 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco
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LTJ Bukem: Stamina
@ 7:30pm / $36-$58 SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L Street, Sacramento
Mon 5/23
Queen Nation
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@ 7pm / $7.50 A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, 1127 Mar‐ ket St., San Francisco
Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
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Monica Da Silva Andaz Napa - A Concept By Hyatt, 1450 1st St, Napa
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
Magic Theatre, 2 Marina Blvd., Building D, 3rd Floor, San Fran‐ cisco
Jessie Leigh
Magician Jay Alexander
@ 9:30pm Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sutter St, Folsom
@ 9pm / $45 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐ Farrell St., San Francisco
Fri 5/20
Baywav at Yolo Nightclub @ 10pm Yolo Nightclub, 333 11th St, San Francisco
@ 6:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacra‐ mento Symbolik Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento
Sun 5/22 Featured
@ 6:30pm SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
@ 7pm The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
@ 8pm Elbo Room, 647 Valencia St, San Francisco
Seth Kaminsky @ 12pm Brickyard Counter & Bar, 4364 Town Cen‐ ter Blvd #128, El Dorado Hills
Editor's Pick Adrian West Band
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@ 7pm / $15 The Marsh Upstairs Studio Theater, 1062 Valencia Street, San Fran‐ cisco
The Mixtiso Band and Dancers: Carnaval SF 2022 @ 7pm Carnaval SF, San Francisco
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Anat Cohen SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, San Francisco
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers
@ 8pm Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa, 55 Hwy 50, PO Box 5800, Stateline
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Comedy Night at the Valencia Room @ 8pm / $10 The Valencia Room, 647 Valencia St, San Francisco
Brickyard Counter & Bar, 4364 Town Center Blvd #128, El Dorado Hills Greensky Bluegrass: Bot‐ tleRock Napa Valley 2022 @ 7pm
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Winters Express, Wednesday, May 11, 2022 — B7
A bite of sweet and sour
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n honor of the Mother’s Day celebration, staff writer Aaron Geerts and I asked our mothers what their favorite meal in Winters was. We both had an inkling that they both would want to claim something from Tomat’s as their dish of choice. The suspicion wasn’t wrong. I asked my mom what her favorite Winters menu item was, and she asked if Tony was going to come back and make barbecued ribs. I had to regretfully inform her that he wasn’t, but if it was in my power I would ask him to. But, he’s most likely golfing and enjoying retirement. I was not shocked when her next choice was the sweet and sour pork at Ocean Restaurant. Sweet and sour pork has always been a go-to meal item when we went out as a family. Growing up, I was not
often a fan of the dish due to the inconsistency of the sauce and texture of the meat coating. Some places make the sauce too sweet. Some make it too watery and thin. While at other Chinese eateries, the sauce was too gelatinous. When it comes to the meat, the coating is either not crisp enough or you pop your jaw out of alignment trying to chew. I’m not Goldilocks, but, in my opinion, Ocean makes it just right. The sauce is a light sweetness and relies more on the pineapple and red bell pepper to bring the punch of sweet and tart to that bite. The sauce is just thick enough to coat,
enough to mix in with steamed rice, and the warmth of spice makes the flavor rich and delicious. The pork is coated in a crisp coating that is solid enough to satisfy, but not too hard to chew. The meaty bite-sized pork is also hearty and doesn’t taste stringy. It’s mixed in with vegetables that are crisp and not overcooked and soggy. I’ll even eat the onions in Ocean’s version of sweet and sour pork. And, David will indeed tease me for not eating the onions and peppers. Personally, I’ve always been a beef and broccoli fan. I joke with my children that I’m short because I didn’t eat my vegetables. The truth is that
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When it comes to sweet and sour pork, Ocean Restaurant makes it just right. broccoli and carrots are the few vegetables that I actually liked growing up, and Ocean’s broccoli and beef dish features both. When we go into Ocean for lunch or dinner, I entertain my palate by pretending
I might actually order something new. I look over all of the delicious choices, consider if I’m wanting chow mein or steamed rice and what sauce is really going to satisfy that day. I weigh whether I want spicy or savory in flavor.
But, when it comes down to it. I always order broccoli and beef. Last Friday, I ordered the sweet and sour pork and my broccoli and beef to share with my family. There were no complaints, nor were there any leftovers remaining.
heft. They’re crispy on the outside, yet also coated in a sweet glaze that reflects the twinkle in your eye and gives them a delightful, crunchysoft consistency. That first bite — oh lordy, that first bite — is so delicious and magical you can almost hear “Feels Like the First Time” by Foreigner playing the back of your head. Subsequent bites are just as good too, however, these bad boys are pretty sweet to the taste, so pace
yourself and let your tastebuds enjoy the ride. Before you know it, you’ve scarfed the deliciousness and are cracking open a fortune cookie that tells you ‘Reading the Winters Express is a key to happiness.’ Well that’s a stretch, but you never know. At the end of the day, there’s no bad item on the Ocean menu, but if you want to try something new, tasty and tantalizing, give the walnut shrimp a try — because my mama said so.
Walnut shrimp for ‘mama’ I n honor of Mother’s Day, I asked my mama what one of her favorite dishes in Winters was. Mama said, “Since I can’t choose grandma’s biscuits, I’ll go with David’s walnut shrimp at Ocean.” Since mama knows best, the walnut shrimp at Oceans Restaurant is this week’s Flavor Faaave. Usually my go-to at Ocean is the spicy, garlic chicken with chow mein and egg rolls. However, I always find myself reaching over and picking more than my fair share of my mom’s order of walnut shrimp when
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The walnut shrimp at Oceans Restaurant is this week’s Flavor Fave — Mama knows best. we’re eating together. I’m not sure what chef David is putting in this stuff, but this
shrimp is so darn tasty it’d make Bubba from Forrest Gump jealous.
The shrimp themselves are plump, juicy and bend plastic forks with their
Pair wine with different cuts of meat Metro
Filet mignon
Special to the Express
Filet mignon is among the most popular and expensive cuts of meat. The cost of filet mignon can make pairing it with wine even more intimidating. Wine Folly recommends pairing filet mignon with a Merlot or Merlot-based red blend, a Touriga Nacional or a Mencía. Each of these wines capably complements the subtle flavor of filet mignon and bring out its natural flavor.
Wine enthusiasts insist that nothing can make a meal more flavorful than a good wine. A great pairing of wine and food can make for a memorable meal that people can savor long after the last dish has made its way into the dishwasher. It’s easy for novice wine drinkers to become intimidated when tasked with pairing wines. That’s especially the case when pairing wine with meat. No two cuts of meat are the same, which means a wine that pairs well with one cut may not pair as well with another. The wine experts at Wine Folly (winefolly. com) note that leaner cuts of meat tend to pair well with lighter wines. For fans of richer, fattier cuts of meat, high tannin wines can cut through the fat and make for a flavorful pairing. If that isn’t specific enough to make pairing wine and meat less confusing, individuals can consider these pairing suggestions for popular cuts of meat.
New York strip steak New York strip steak, sometimes referred to as shell steak or Kansas City strip, should come out tender when cooked correctly. The meat experts at Massachusetts-based Butcher Boy Market note that
a Cabernet Sauvignon-New York strip pairing is a classic combination. Though red wines are often the recommended pairing with meat, Butcher Boy Market notes that white wine, and champagne in particular, pairs well with New York strip steak. Wine Folly also notes that reds like Blaufränkish, an Austrian red, and a blend of Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre (GSM) also pair very well with New York strips.
Rib-eye An especially flavorful cut of steak, the rib-eye is favored by people who like a big cut of meat. Wine Folly notes that a Sonoma or Napa Valley Zinfandel pairs very well with grilled ribeyes.
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Express Yourself Back in the air again post-COVID R emember when flying was easy, uncrowded, and fun? That’s in the distant past. My wife and I took a weekend trip to Boston last month for a memorial service. It was our first time in the air in over three years. TSA security in Sacramento was a breeze. Only one person was in front of us, no shoes or belts had to be removed, and the agents were all friendly. We were quickly approved to go to the gate. I used a mobile boarding pass on my phone, for the first time, instead of a printed pass. I thought that maybe flying would be fun again. I was wrong. Years ago, each airline had a small three-sided box at the gate, and they’d test your carry-on bag to confirm it would fit. But those carry-on measurement boxes are gone. Only one carry-on bag, plus one smaller bag is allowed now.
But most folks had two large carry-on bags, and some had suitcases so large I could have put my wife inside one. (This would have been a great way to save half of our airfare.) Since airlines now charge $30 to check even one bag, most passengers see no reason at all to follow the carry-on rules. The airlines still insist that all passengers line up single-file, boarding only at the plane’s front door. But since passengers with seats in the back of the plane are required to board last, they must wait, struggle, push, shove and wait some more, as everyone boarding in front of them stops at their seat row, stands in the aisle, crams their huge bags into the overhead compartments, and debates which seat is theirs. I’ve never understood why the airlines refuse to also use the back door of the plane. If passengers boarded the plane from both ends, the process
would be more than twice as fast, and far more efficient. We landed in Phoenix, changed planes, and took off, heading for Boston. But after just one hour, the Captain announced that one engine had malfunctioned, and we returned to Phoenix. After we sat for an hour, a new airplane was ready. Since it was an identical plane, everybody had the same seat assignments. Boarding should have been routine, as most of us thought we still had our mobile boarding passes. But we discovered that our boarding passes had automatically disappeared just a few minutes earlier, at midnight. That forced the agents to print a paper seating list, and check and match each person to the name on the printed list. It was so slow. As we boarded that second plane to Boston, I noticed two airline mechanics entering the cockpit; I knew it was a bad sign.
After sitting onboard for an hour, I was not surprised when the Captain announced that the radio navigation system had failed, and it would take at least another hour for a new “plug and play” system to be installed. Finally, four hours after we first left Phoenix, we took off again for Boston.
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eturning to Sacramento was an even worse experience. Although we arrived three hours before our flight, we worried when we saw the lengthy line of at least 400 people in front of us. And nearly all of them had at least two massive bags. We crept through the line, weaving back and forth within the rope barriers that kept us all in place, like cattle at a meat-packing plant. Several irritated male TSA agents yelled directions to the herd, “Remove your shoes! Keep your belts on! Use only one tray for your bags! Use two trays if you have large
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lowed me to move on. I was in middle seat for our five-hour flight to Phoenix. In the window seat next to me was a very large man, sleeping, with his legs spread incredibly wide apart. One of his legs extended into the storage area in front of my seat. For hours his leg pressed against me, while his ample arm hung over the armrest, flopping against my side. Over and over again I pushed his leg and arm back to his assigned space, but each time, within minutes, he would stretch and slide back into my space. I was so happy to get off that plane. Our final flight, back to Sacramento, was quick and uneventful. We were done with our first flights since COVID. Flying was crowded, exhausting, and mind-numbing. The days of “fun” flying are gone.
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Gramps Says When I first spotted 17-year-old Isaiah Vergara he was practicing his rope lariat techniques in preparation for the Winters Youth Day Parade. He rode with the Rancho Tres Protrancas on his horse “Banana.” This was the first parade for Banana. Isaiah says it takes 10 months to a year to train a horse. Banana did some fancy footwork and a few pirouettes in front of the judge’s stand where I was positioned. The assembly staging area for the parade was not the bedlam that I had anticipated with 60 entrants. It was orderly and civilized. This was the 84th Youth Day Parade, so a few folks such as Parade Chairman Mike Sebastian have had a lot of practice. Mike was also the announcer and has been involved with the parade for something like 49 years. At the assembly area, and before the parade made their march down Main Street, I met Rosie Lucero. She helped organize a float sponsored by the St. Anthony Catholic Church. She said it took about a week to build a frame and cover the float with the paper flowers that members of the congregation had made. Approximately 15 children rode through town on the float which carried a banner reading, “Let the children come unto me, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” The float prepared by the ASB (Associated Student Body) featured a fairytale castle, a frog and a boat, all of which left me perplexed. Serena and JJ Husted explained that the theme is taken from the Disney movie Tangled. Google informs me that this is a story where Rapunzel — a lost, young princess with magical blond hair — yearns to leave her secluded tower. See the movie or read the story to find out what part the frog and boat play in the outcome. The only anxiety that I witnessed at the staging area occurred
bags!” (Yes, they often shouted conflicting instructions.) After we finally cleared the long line, we entered a smaller area that could reasonably hold 40 to 50 people. But there were a couple of hundred of us stuffed in there. And the agents continued to shout. The TSA Photo/XRay machine beeped and buzzed as I went through, detecting a small two-ounce tube of vaseline lip treatment in a front pocket — an item I have carried in my pocket with no problem on dozens of flights over the years. An officer took me aside, and conducted an “upper leg and genitals” search. With my belt undone, the top button of my pants open, he placed one gloved hand in my pants, and slipped it over, under and around. He then al-
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because of the late arrival of the drums for the Winters High School marching band. No need to worry, they got there in time and the band put on a good show under the direction of Mr. Mike Williams. The middle school band also marched in fine form. A few other bands featured music from Mexico and this year’s downtown upright piano was introduced into action by the musical group Yolo Ramblers which earned rave revues on April 23 at the Opera House. Appropriately, the VFW honor guard flag bearers led the parade. They were accompanied by Oscar Barraza on a large tricycle flying a flag. He served in Vietnam as a helicopter door
gunner. They paused long enough at the Judges station for The Pledge of Allegiance and a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by Christian Duran. A parade in Winters would not be complete without a tractor. Of course, it has to be the huge 8400 model made by John Deere which was loaned for the occasion by the Romingers and was driven by Educator of the Year Donnie Whitworth. His wife and three children were also on board. These are people that I spoke with, and are just a sampling of the parade participants.
Sophie Says
La inscripción comienza: Martes, 3 de Mayo Entregue sus paquetes de inscripción en el Ayuntamiento
Paquetes de inscripción disponibles en el Ayuntamiento, Waggoner y Shirley Rominger
Registrese en linea en: http://www.cityofwinters.org/wasp-2/
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Matrícula: $120 por mes por estudiante Para mayor información por favor visite: www.cityofwinters.org
¡REGÍSTRATE AHORA!
Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades
I like how happy everyone is at a parade.
Día del Maestro de California 11 de mayo de 2022
La enseñanza es un trabajo de corazón
Únase a nosotros para celebrar y agradecer a los casi 100 maestros que trabajan incansablemente todos los días en nombre de nuestros académicos, particularmente durante estos dos años muy desafiantes! A todos los maestros de nuestra comunidad: les damos las gracias por su dedicación y su gracia. ¡Los apoyamos y los residentes de Winters están agradecidos! Mesa Directiva de WJUSD Conocemos a cada académico por nombre y necesidad
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