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Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Planning Commission approves 2022-23 Capital Improvement Plan

By Rick von Geldern Express staff writer The Winters Planning Commission met on May 24 to receive and review the 202223 capital improvements recommendations to the city’s general plan.

Senior Planner Kirk Skierski presented the commission with the City of Winters’ Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and explained, “Essentially, a capital improvement plan is a tool to help local governments make good budgeting decisions for large projects and purchases based on goals and resources.”

The CIP is a fiveyear flexible plan, adjusted annually to prioritize, and recommend funding for infrastructure improvement projects.

The CIP recommended projects falling into four cate-

gories: • Park and city • Sewer • Water • Transportation.

Each proposed project is first reviewed by city staff and determined to be consistent with the city’s general plan.

Projects incorporated in the 2022-23 CIP include major improvements to the I-505 overpass, bathrooms for Three Oaks Park, renovation of the Community Center, remodeling the old police station, building a 6,000 square foot Senior Center, constructing downtown Paseo Park, updating the water master plan, installing an influent bar screen at the wastewater treatment facility and improving street surfaces.

Chair Greg Contreras clarified that it is the commission’s re-

sponsibility to determine if the proposed CIP conforms with the general plan, not to approve projects.

Skierski confirmed, “The planning commission acts as the land use authority for the city, so you’re essentially making sure that the CIP projects meet our general plan, our guiding document for development and growing over the future.”

Vice Chair Lisa Baker suggested employing opportunities strategically to bring proposed plans like water and sewer together to prepare for future drought conditions, adding that we are in the worst recorded drought year since 1895.

Baker observed that the current general plan is 30-years old and asked about taking up a new

See CPI, Page 3

Police encourage community to lock their vehicles, homes

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

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Winters Police Department encourages community members to keep their vehicles locked following a report of a stolen vehicle.

On May 23 at 2 p.m, Winters PD officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle.

On the social media post, Winters PD detailed that the victim reportedly had left the pick-up truck running on the street to warm it up and left the driver’s side door open. The suspect jumped into the vehicle and drove off with it.

Solano County deputies later received a

call of a traffic collision on Campos Lane and Winters Road.

Deputies found Daniel Garcia Cruz, 39, of Winters in the vehicle that was reported stolen to Winters PD. Solano County deputies arrested Garcia Cruz and transported him to Solano County Jail for incarceration.

Winters PD encouraged the community to take their keys and lock their car for every errand, even if “it’s only for a minute.”

Winters PD offered the following safety tips for residents: • Park in a well-lit area.

• Make sure your vehicle doors are locked.

• Do not leave the keys in the vehicle.

• Invest in a toolbox with a lock if you keep tools in the back of your vehicle.

• Engrave your

tools with something unique: a phone number, name, email address, etc.

• Invest in security cameras for your home and be aware of other homes with security cameras in your neighborhood.

Found items On the night of Thursday, May 19, Winters PD officers recovered miscellaneous items with unknown owners as part of a case.

“It is not known at this time if the items are stolen property and/or when they may have been taken. If you live in the area of 800 block of W. Grant Ave, please check your vehicles for any lost/stolen items,” the social media post stated.

To claim items, call the Winters PD Property and Evidence

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Real Estate ................... B-2 Athlete of the Week...... A-2

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Rain for week: 0.00 in.

Season’s total: 18.29 in.

Last sn. to date: 7.99 in.

Winters rainfall season began 7/1/21.

Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m.

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Tawnya Martin (right) and Jenny Pinedo at the annual SELPA awards ceremony on May 9.

Martin, Myers receive SELPA honors

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Two Winters residents were recognized among 21 Yolo County recipients for their work and contributions to individuals with special needs at a 2022 awards ceremony at the Yolo County Office of Education in Woodland.

On May 9, the Yolo County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Community Advisory Committee honored the 21 recipients. ​​The annual SELPA award ceremony seeks to recognize individuals for providing outstanding service to children or adults with special needs in Yolo County.

Award recipients may be school employees, parents, volunteers, students or local

See AWARD, Page 3

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Jennifer Myers was recognized at the annual SELPA awards for her efforts in the Esparto school district.

Jimenez accepts new superintendent role in Merced City School District

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief The Merced City School District Board of Education approved Diana Jiménez as their new superintendent at their board meeting on Tuesday, May 24.

Jiménez will officially take over as MCSD Superintendent starting July 1, upon the departure of Doug Collins who has been the interim superintendent since July 2021.

MCSD President Birdi Olivarez-Kidwell identified key provisions on the superintendent’s contract prior to the vote.

The new superintendent’s contract is for three years, and her annual salary will be $260,000, with step increases of two percent, along with cost of living adjustments, and other benefits.

The MCSD board approved the hire with a 4-1 vote. MCSD Trustee Jessica Kazakos voted “No” without commenting on the matter during the May 24 meeting.

Jiménez has served as the Winters Joint Unified School District Superintendent since July 2020, following the departure of former Superintendent Todd Cutler.

Under her leadership, Winters JUSD paved the way for students to return to school from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.

A community message was sent on behalf of the Winters JUSD Board of Trustees at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to announce Jiménez’s June departure.

President Carrie Green confirmed the Trustees have a

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At a special school board meeting on May 24, Trustees unanimously approved to accept Jiménez’s resignation and to form an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee with the sole goal to find an interim superintendent and to determine the next steps in the process to identify and select the next superintendent.

Green and Trustee Joedy Michael will serve on the committee. They plan to bring in staff and the community to gather feedback in the process.

The next regular Winters JUSD Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m.

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Attend Summer Feast to support Winters Farm to School Winters Farm to School Special to the Express Tickets for Winters Farm to School 11th Annual Summer Feast are now on sale.

The 2022 feast, a summer favorite for folks around the county and beyond, will be held at the historic Wolfskill Ranch on Saturday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased locally at the Winters ACE Hardware on Main Street or online at wintersfarmtoschool. com.

“You may be asking yourself why I should buy a ticket,” said Cathy Olsen, a founding Board Member of Winters Farm to School and the Director of Food Services for the Winters Joint Unified School District. “After meeting the expenses for holding the feast, every penny goes toward boosting the health and well-being of kids in our schools.

The whole purpose for Farm to School is to feed our school kids the healthiest meals possible. With Winters being surrounded by working

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farms, that means buying fresh produce, fruits and nuts from farmers right here in Yolo County.

The kids love trying new foods and they are definitely eating healthier meals at school. This is good for both our kids and our farmers who benefit from selling to our schools.”

“Our Farm to School program also keeps the school garden at Waggoner green and growing.

Our children have the opportunity to work in the garden … planting, watering and weeding. Those simple things teach them about science and even math. The garden is literally an outdoor classroom and funds raised at the Summer Feast help support that garden,” added Olsen.

For further information for the Summer Feast, please call 530-795-6109.

PISANI’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

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Matt Moore, a senior at Winters High School, is the Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Moore’s pitching led the varsity baseball team to a win in Rount One of the playoffs. “Matt has led by example all year. Proving to his teammates time and time again that he will give every single ounce of effort he has for them,” said coach Austin Calvert. “He is the definition of a Warrior and is a prime example of what it means to be a player in the Winters Baseball Program. I could not be more proud of the young man he is on and off the baseball field.”

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Winters Theatre Company holding “Midsummer Night’s Dream” auditions Winters Theatre Company Press Release Winters Theatre Company is hosting auditions for “Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare next week.

Midsummer Night’s Dream is a Shakespearean classic comedy with unforgettable characters, language and outcomes.

On a midsummer night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the dreamlike arms of an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule. While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by Bottom, Quince and their friends presenting a play within a play.

Chief mischief-maker Puck is on-hand to ensure that the course of true love is anything but smooth, and games of fantasy, love and dreams ensue in Shakespeare’s most beguiling comedy.

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The audition dates for “Midsummer Night’s Dream” are being held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 at the Winters Opera House (13 Main St.).

Auditions will consist of cold reading

First Northern Bank hosting June Chamber Mixer Winters Chamber of Commerce Press Release The Winters District Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the First Northern Bank, Winters branch to host the June Chamber Mixer event.

The mixer begins at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 9 at First Northern Bank (48 Main St.) in downtown Winters.

Join in the fun to meet the Chamber’s newest members, win a great raffle prize, visit with fellow Chamber members and find out what’s new. Chamber Exec-

utive Director Sue Moualim said there’s a lot happening this year to learn about.

The First Northern Bank team will have food from the Buckhorn BBQ Truck (tritip sandwiches, beans, coleslaw, and green salad), plus homemade desserts. Local wine and soft drinks will also be available.

Moving forward this year, Chamber Mixer events will occur on the second Thursday of the month, with the exception of the member appreciation BBQ in the fall.

Destination basket The Winters chamber is awarding a Buell-

Public Safety Report Police Arrest Log May 18: Alicia Lynn Bush (Age 41), Charges: Battery on Spouse/Ex Spouse/ Date/etc, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail May 19: Luis Alberto Banuelos (Age 33); Charges: Public Intoxication, Winters PD misdemeanor warrant; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

May 21: Fernando Varela Guerra (Age 26), Charges: Colusa County Misdemeanor Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear ~Roxanne Carmen Cabriales (Age 33); Charges: Driving Under the Influence, DUI over 0.08 percent BAC; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail May 24: Christopher Michael Cassi-

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Case Log April 30: 4:33 p.m., Railroad Avenue, Traffic Collision May 11: 3:42 p.m., E. Grant Avenue, Traffic Collision May 16: 3:09 a.m., Valley Oak Drive, Traffic Collision May 18: 7 p.m., Russell Boulevard/CR 93A, Outside Agency Assist ~11:24 p.m., 800th block of W. Main Street, Domestic Dispute May 19: 4:13 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Shoplifting ~6:30 p.m., 900th block of Railroad Avenue, Outside Agency Referral ~8:38 p.m., 400th block of Railroad Avenue, Audible Alarm May 20: 5:20 a.m., 100th block of Main Street, Audible Alarm ~3:20 p.m., 400th block of Anderson Avenue, Battery May 23: 2:31 p.m., 20th block of Abbey Street, Car Jacking ~11:51 p.m., 900th block of E. Grant Avenue, Cyber Harassment ~11:30 p.m., 200th block of Suffolk Place, Domestic Dispute May 24: 10:44 a.m., 400th block of Anderson Avenue, Outside Agency Assist

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Elections office to begin processing vote-by-mail ballots

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media The Yolo County Elections Office will begin processing and counting voteby-mail ballots for the June 7 California Statewide Direct Primary Election at 9 a.m. on Friday. The totaling and posting of election results will begin after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

“The processing and counting of voteby-mail ballots is

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Camera registry Winters PD is looking to add local residents who have security cameras on their premise to their CAPTURE Program voluntary registry.

Police Chief John P. Miller said signing up for the CAPTURE program provides Winters PD with a confidential registry of privately owned security cameras which assists Winters PD officers and detectives in locating and contacting residents and business owners in

open to the public and we welcome anyone who is interested in observing,” said Jesse Salinas, Yolo County assessor/ clerk-recorder/registrar of voters.

“It is strongly recommended that all persons, regardless of vaccination status, continue indoor masking at events such as this,” a press release from the county said.

Those who are in-

terested in observing should send an email to elec tions@yolocounty. org.

the vicinity of where a crime occurred that may have video of the event or associated vehicles or persons.

“It’s important to note it does not give us access-info in any way to the cameras, and the information is secure at the police department,” Miller said.

Miller said video has proven to be one of the most effective methods for apprehending and convicting subjects who commit crimes of all kinds.

Residents who have video security cameras are encouraged to register their location and capabilities of their cameras with Winters PD. For

more information on the CAPTURE Program, or to register a security camera visit http://www.winterspolice.org/capture/.

Miller stressed the importance of knowing your neighbors and to call in any suspicious activity to Winters PD. “The base behind a neighborhood watch is neighbors looking out for neighbors,” Miller said. “It’s not turning a blind eye.

Call in if you see anything.”

Residents should report suspicious activity, that isn’t an emergency situation, to the Winters PD 24hour dispatch center at 530-795-4561.

Primary election The Winters Vote Center will be located at the Public Safety Facility - EOC Training Room, 702 W Main St. starting Saturday, June 4 through Monday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Election Day, Tuesday, June 7 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Tawnya Martin, Administrative Assistant for Education Services at Winters Joint Unified School District, was recognized for her contributions.

Martin has been in her current role at Winters JUDS for six year.

Her job as administrative assistant includes supporting the school district’s Special Education Department.

Jenny Pinedo, Director of Special Education & Student Services, said Martin works hard to ensure that all Special Education staff have what they need in order to provide services to Winters students with disabilities.

“She is constantly available to answer questions about service delivery, resources available, Individualized Education Program (IEP) paperwork, and supports both new and veteran teachers in making sure that IEPs are held on time,” Pinedo said.

Pinedo credited Martin in the creation of organizational systems to help teachers hold IEP meetings on time, know what paperwork is needed for each individual meeting and to ensure

“Tawnya’s passion for supporting some of our most vulnerable learners — our scholars with disabilities — is inspiring and heartwarming.”

Jenny Pinedo, Special Education and Student Services Director teachers have what they need to support parents throughout their experience in the special education community.

“Tawnya’s passion for supporting some of our most vulnerable learners — our scholars with disabilities — is inspiring and heartwarming. She is empathetic, and can always be counted on to provide care and support to scholars, staff, and families,” Pinedo said.

Martin works to ensure that all Winters families have the support they need, either from supporting directly or connecting with others. Pinedo said Martin has “such a wonderful way of making parents feel cared for and heard.”

“She truly believes that one of the best ways we can support our scholars with disabilities is to support

those around them, including their family. Parents have often called with questions about the process and Tawnya gladly takes those calls and helps parents feel heard and understand the process. When she does not have the answers parents might need, she will work hard to learn what is needed to support, or will connect the family with the support they need,” Pinedo said.

Jennifer Myers, a Speech and Language Pathologist at Esparto Elementary School, was also honored with a SELPA award.

Myers has been working in Esparto Unified School District for seven years.

She has also contributed her knowledge and experience with many families in Winters.

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City Manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa responded that the city is still paying off the last general plan effort that still has an outstanding balance of about $280,000.

“I am astutely aware that we have an opportunity, it would be good if we could update the general plan; we would need significant funding if we were to take that on,” Trepa said.

Skierski said updating the general plan is at the top of planning’s “to do” list and agreed that pursuing an update sooner rather than later would be the appropriate action.

Several slated CIP projects are already underway while others are in the process of obtaining estimates, requests for proposals or require securing funding.

Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-05 was approved after the commission concluded that the proposed fiscal year 2022/23 CIP is in conformance with the city’s general plan. this recognition. I absolutely love what I do,” Myers said. “I am grateful to have the opportunity to keep doing what I love for our students. This award was very much the icing on the cake.”

Paul Bridge, chair of the Community Advisory Committee, said “the awards ceremony is an opportunity for the entire community to acknowledge individuals who have given extraordinary effort to support students with disabilities in our school districts.”

Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Senator Bill Dodd issued awardees Certificates of Achievement.

The Community Advisory Committee is an organization of parents, educators and community members representing the five school districts in Yolo County and YCOE. The advisory committee provides community awareness projects on special education, in-service training for parents, and provides input on the Yolo County SELPA Local Plan. Meetings are open to the public.

For the full list of recipients, or to learn more information, visit the Yolo County SELPA website at www.ycoe.org/selpa.

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Years Ago

Dispatches from the Express archives.

120 Years Ago June 6, 1902

W.S. Reed shipped a 9 pound box of cots May 26 that sold in New York June 2 for $3.12.

Tomorrow, Saturday, the Earl Fruit company will ship the first full car of fruit that has been sent from California wholly from one town this season.

Frank McNeal will go to San Francisco Sunday to meet some old friends from Marietta, Ohio, who are coming out to attend the meeting of the Shriners in the bay city.

W. A. Clisbee, manager of the Lyceum Stock Company was in the city Monday and Tuesday making arrangements for the appearance of his company at the opera house for the 9th, 10th and 11th of this month.

105 Years Ago June 1, 1917

Young men between the ages of 21 to 31

years must register for the draft Tuesday next.

A patriotic demonstration for the Liberty Loan Bonds is to be held in Winters next Thursday evening June 5.

The Thursday Club held its last meeting for the season Saturday after noon.

Prof. George Sanders and Mrs. Sanders entertain the Senior class at their home this evening.

Rural Mail carrier Leo Netherland began today to serve his patrons on the mail route by automobile service.

For Sale: Eight lots in the Haven Addition, $50 a lot if taken in a bunch.

70 Years Ago June 6, 1952

Nine members of the Winters High School graduating class are now at the Reserve Training Center at San Diego taking a two week’s recruit.

Rev. E. E. Zimmerman will terminate 15 years ministry as pastor of the Assembly of

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Cooper’s Chevron won the Minor League Little League championship in 1983, and team members received trophies at ceremonies at the Little League Park on August 1, 1983. Pictured are, left to right: Julie Bussard, Errett Crum, Aaron Lynch, Serafin Bermudez, Jason Riley, Cathy Graham, Tony Jiminez, Antonio Bermudez, Chad Vickrey and Jason Ramos. In the background are coach Dick Crum and manager Pat Riley.

God Church with Sunday services June 8.

For the present time, he will maintain his local residence and carry on the camp program.

Cal Holman, local barber, will open a barber shop this Saturday in the Winters Express building.

Chuch Siranian, who is enjoying a 20 day furlough from Hamilton Field, is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Siranian.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kiefer are the parents

of a son, born in Woodland June 4, 1952.

Mrs. Barbara Johnson was elected president of the local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at the meeting held Tuesday evening in Legion Hall.

Mr. and Mrs. Buel Ish were over from their Russian River home for the Decoration Day holiday.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gale and two children left on Wednesday to drive to New York state where they will visit with relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert

Koolhof left this week for Idaho, where they were to attend graduation exercises at which the latter’s daughter was graduated from high school.

55 Years Ago June 1, 1967

Rudy Rodriguez was named winner of the annual $300 Doug Baldridge scholarship at the annual graduation exercises at Winters High School Friday night. Rev. Larry Fisher, pastor of the First Baptist Church, was the speaker Tues-

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day morning, May 30, at the annual Memorial Day services at the Winters Cemetery, sponsored by Winters American Legion Post No. 242.

Two hundred and twenty-five swimmers invaded the Winters City swimming pool Saturday with many ready and waiting as the front gate opened at 2 p.m.

Michael D. Vogan, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Vogan, of Winters, was assigned to the 45th Engineer Group near Qui Nhon,

Obituaries Frank Vasquez Valenzuela Frank Vasquez Valenzuela passed away suddenly at his home in Winters on May 12 at the age of 88.

Frank was born on Oct. 21, 1933 in Mesa, Ariz. on Bigby’s Ranch to Fernando and Matilde Valenzuela. Frank served in the US Army after graduating his school. He married to his wife Marie on May 5, 1957 – they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary earlier this month. Together they raised three sons James, Greg and Darrell. He was a farmer in Winters since 1960.

Frank is survived by his wife, Marie Portillo Valenzuela (married 65 years); his son Darrell Valenzuela; grandchildren Angelina Mink (Jerry), Christina Curt (Ryan), James Valenzuela, Justin Valenzuela, and Holly Arredondo (Pedro); and 17 great grandchildren. Frank is preceded in death by

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Frank Vasquez Valenzuela his parents, Fernando and Matilde Valenzuela, and his sons James and Greg.

Frank was a selfless, kind-hearted man who loved all around him.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved the outdoors and could often be found riding his bike or on a walk through the walnut orchards of Citrona Farms where he lived and worked until his retirement. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person of the Year by the Woodland Chamber of Commerce.

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

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

He enjoyed spending time at his ranch in Red Bluff.

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

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

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Douglas A. Monnin Doug was born Dec. 21, 1959 and left peacefully in his sleep on April 10. Doug spent his youth and young adult life in Fairfield living in his childhood home. His first job was working for Digerud Auto Supply as a Machinist and was known as “Digerud Doug” by many. He then moved to a very short stint as a roofer before moving to Paioli’s Truck Repair. While working for Joe Paioli he was given the opportunity to work for Fairfield Public Safety at the Fire Department. This started a long career as a fire mechanic and fire engineer. Doug started his career with the department in April of 1987 and retired December 2013.

Doug was an avid motorcycle rider. He loved riding his dirt bike in his “backyard” at Stonyford or in his favorite southern backyard Baja California, Mexico.

He was able to successfully compete on a Baja 500 and 1000 race team in 2021. He loved riding his BMW adventure bike on any winding road with his friends and family. He had many motorcycle friends and families.

Doug died after a perfect day of dirt riding with his Valley Climber’s Motorcycle Club family.

Doug married his best friend, Jackie Greener twice, once on Dec. 13, 1986 and again on June 13, 1987.

They had two wonderful sons, Jonathon and Michael. Doug and Jackie enjoyed 35 years married and 38

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Douglas A. Monnin years together. They went on many family adventures with their boys, imparting a love of motorcycles and the outdoors. Doug and Jackie enjoyed a life of fun and adventure together.

Doug is preceded in death by his niece Kara Ann Miller (1998), his father Arnold Monnin (2001), his brother Gerald Monnin (2003), his sister-in-law Annette (Rosenberg) Monnin (2020), and his mother Clara (Molinari) Monnin in 2021 at the age of 100-and-one-half years old. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jackie (Greener) Monnin; two sons, Jonathon Monnin (Bryan Payne) and Michael Monnin; his brother James Monnin; sister Celeste (Monnin) Chenard (Stewart); many nieces, nephews, many extended families, and friends.

A Celebration of life will be held at Green River Taproom at 4513 Putah Creek Rd, Winters, CA 95694 at Noon.

All friends and family are welcome to come and celebrate Doug’s life. Please do not send flowers, instead donate to your favorite Fire or Veteran’s association.

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Master Gardeners of Yolo County June events

By Denise Cottrell Special to the Express Summertime gardening is here, and the Master Gardeners of Yolo County are available to provide University of California research-based information and assistance to home gardeners through free publications, classes, plant sales, and more.

Listed below are events scheduled for the month of June.

Action in the Garden: The June Kitchen Garden Chat will be held at the Leake Room at the Woodland Library (250 First St., Woodland) and via Zoom (https://ucanr.zoom. us/j/98028723763) on Saturday, June 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. This month’s talk will answer your question, “Is it too late to plant vegetables?” and provide the latest information on squirrel control.

Everything Citrus: The citrus-focused event will be held via Zoom on June 9 from 3 to 4 p.m. Present-

ed by Greg Douhan, Area Citrus Advisor for the University of California Cooperative Extension, Tulare County. The talk will cover basic citrus care including variety selection, planting, irrigation and treatment for nutrient deficiency and disease.

To receive a link contact either Joan Tuss (Joan.Tuss@yolocounty.org) or Jennifer Baumbach (jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu). You will be put on a list to receive notification of this workshop and future Zoom workshops in this series which are held every second and fourth Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m.

Air Layering technique: Air Layering is a simple and straightforward method of propagating perennial plants that is dependable and does not require special tools or training. Jim Schulte, Adjunct Professor of Agriculture and University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

and Yolo Master Gardener will give a presentation on this technique on June 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom ( https://ucanr.zoom. us/j/94720575269).

Winters events The Master Gardeners of Yolo County and Yolo County Library have two events scheduled for June at the Winters Community Library Teaching Garden (708 Railroad Ave.) These events are the last of a series offered as part of a grant provided by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and PBS Nature.

The first event, on Saturday June 18 at 11 a.m., is suitable for the whole family.

Everyone will enjoy Fairytale Town Presents: Pollinators and Decomposers. Discover the world of pollinators and decomposers with live bees and bugs.

Pollinators and Their Plants for all Seasons, the last of this series of events, will be presented at the Winters Library

Learning Garden on June 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. This is an opportunity to visit the garden to view and learn about plants that attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and more. A short, guided talk discussing pollinators and plants will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Bring your questions, as Master Gardeners of Yolo County will be available to answer your gardening queries.

Use the start of summer to dig into learning more about gardening with the Yolo County Master Gardeners Learn more about the UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo Co. at http://yolomg. ucanr.edu/. For further information about events or for information about a specific garden issue please call or email the Master Gardener hotline at 530-666-8736 or mgyolo@ucdavis. edu and leave a message, someone will get back to you.

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West Nile Virus detected in Yolo County bird

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Diana Jiménez se ha desempeñado como Superintendente del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District) desde Julio de 2020.

Jiménez acepta nuevo puesto de superintendente en el Distrito Escolar de Merced Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de Merced (Merced City School District-MCSD) aprobó a Diana Jiménez como su nueva superintendente en su reunión de la junta el pasado Martes 24 de Mayo.

Jiménez asumirá oficialmente el cargo de Superintendente de MCSD a partir del 1 de Julio, tras la partida de Doug Collins, quien ha sido el superintendente interino desde Julio del 2021.

La presidenta de MCSD, Birdi Olivarez-Kidwell, identificó disposiciones clave en el contrato del superintendente antes de la votación. El contrato de la nueva superintendente es por tres años y su salario anual será de $260,000, con aumentos escalonados del dos por ciento, junto con ajustes por costo de vida y otros benefi-

cios.

La junta de MCSD aprobó la contratación con un voto de 4-1. La fideicomisaria de MCSD, Jessica Kazakos, votó “No” sin comentar sobre el asunto durante la reunión del pasado 24 de Mayo.

Jiménez se ha desempeñado como Superintendente del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Wintes Joint Unified School District - Winters JUSD) desde Julio de 2020, luego de la partida del ex Superintendente Todd Cutler.

Bajo su liderazgo, Winters JUSD allanó el camino para que los estudiantes regresaran a la escuela después de los cierres por la pandemia de COVID-19.

Se envió un mensaje comunitario en nombre de la Junta de Síndicos de Winters JUSD el pasado Miércoles a la 1 p.m. para anunciar la salida de

Jiménez en Junio.

La presidenta Carrie Green confirmó que los fideicomisarios tienen el objetivo de asegurar un líder interino para el distrito escolar antes del último día de Jiménez el 23 de Junio para facilitar la transición en el liderazgo.

En una reunión especial de la junta escolar el pasado 24 de Mayo, los fideicomisarios aprobaron por unanimidad aceptar la renuncia de Jiménez y formar un Comité Asesor Ad Hoc con el único objetivo de encontrar un superintendente interino y determinar los próximos pasos en el proceso para identificar y seleccionar al próximo superintendente.

Green y el síndico Joedy Michael formarán parte del comité. Planean traer personal y la comunidad para recopilar comentarios en el proceso.

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The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced Tuesday that the first bird of the season has tested positive for West Nile virus — an American crow found in Davis on Friday.

“Finding the first positive bird is always significant because it provides an early warning sign for the disease,” said district manager Gary Goodman.

“It confirms that the virus is present, provides a good indication of where we may find positive mosquito samples and where human cases may develop later in the season,” he said.

This is the first indication of the virus within the district’s service area, though other counties throughout the state have already started to register activity.

West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans and animals such as birds by the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is now considered endemic in Yolo County.

About 80 percent of people bitten by an infected mosquito will develop no symptoms while about 20 percent will develop flu-like symptoms including fever, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and body aches.

Most will completely recover, but roughly 1 percent of individuals will develop severe illness affecting the central nervous system.

Symptoms may include high fever, seizures, muscle weakness, disorientation, vision loss, changes in mental status and paralysis.

Recovery may take months. About one in 10 who develop severe illness will die, according to the district.

The best way to protect against contracting West Nile is protecting against mosquito bites and following the district’s recommendations can help. They include: • Drain standing water that may produce mosquitoes.

• Dawn and dusk are times to avoid being outdoors.

• Dress appropriately by wearing long sleeves and pants when outside.

• Defend yourself by using an effective insect repellent and making sure to follow label directions.

• Door and window screens should be in good working condition.

• District personnel are also available to address any mosquito problems.

Call 1-800-429-1022 or visit www.FIGHTtheBITE.net Members of the public are also encouraged to report dead birds by calling the California

Department of Public Health hotline at 877-WNV-BIRD (877968-2473).

Some species of birds such as crows, jays and magpies are very susceptible to the virus, according to the district.

And although not all birds that are reported will be picked up and tested, the reports provide valuable information and assist with mosquito surveillance and control efforts that help protect public health, the district said.

In response to the detection of West Nile Virus activity, the district will increase its mosquito trapping and surveillance.

Winters mosquitos Invasive mosquitoes have been rapidly spreading throughout the Yolo County — specifically in Winters.

An adult female Aedes aegypti mosquito was originally found in a trap placed near East and Main streets in September 2019. The invasive container-breeding mosquito is an aggressive species that prefers to bite people during the day and has the potential to transmit serious diseases including Zika, dengue and chikungunya.

Winters continues to host the largest Aedes aegypti infestation.

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Charley adventures Yolo Food Bank aims in Iberian peninsula for food equity

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Winters welcomes Copper + Steel Hair Studio

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Thursdays Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m.-as supplies last, RISE, Inc., 200 Baker St. - Rooms 4 & 5, 530-668-0690 Monday, June 6 Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee, 6:30-9 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, email cambios@covalle.net or jesse.loren@cityofwinters.org Tuesday, June 7 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/city-council-meetings_/ Wednesday, June 8 Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., School District Office/Zoom Meeting info, check https://bit.ly/ WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySite Wednesdays Eat Well Yolo Drive-Through Food Distribution, Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. — as supplies last, Winters High student parking lot, off Railroad Avenue.

Upcoming Thursday, June 9 Chamber Mixer, 5:30 p.m., First Northern Bank, 48 Main St. Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., School District Office/Zoom Meeting info, check https://bit.ly/ WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySite

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

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.

Winters’ all-star lineup of local businesses is officially welcoming Copper + Steel Hair Studio into the fold. As if the town needed any more charm, this business is a local gal’s dream coming true every time she flips her sign to ‘open.’

Erica Morton — owner of Copper + Steel — was born and raised right here in Winters. With much of her childhood taking place at Camile’s Hair Salon, Morton was inspired by her mother’s work and made a career out of it herself.

“Watching my mom made me want to own my own business, not just anywhere, but in Winters. I feel like we’ve really needed an updated salon in town and love the community,” Morton said, laying out why she opened up shop in her hometown. “I also wanted to be closer to my home, too. My kids go to school here and it’s good to be so close

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Erica Morton wanted to open up a local business to be close to her family. to home.”

After the painstaking process of looking for the right location — and a pinch of ser-

endipitous timing — Morton found it on 7 E. Main St. in suite 7B. As scary as starting a business is, this

hair stylist doesn’t let it cut her excitement short.

“I’m excited to share my craft with my hometown and join the small businesses and be part of the community,” said Morton, who then talked about the vibe she hopes to instill in Copper + Steel. “We’re going to bring an upscale and luxurious salon experience, but also keep the friendship-based atmosphere. I don’t want it to be pretentious, but modern with that charming feel Winters has, since you can go anywhere in this town and be around friends.”

Speaking of friends, the other businesses and community members in town have welcomed Copper + Steel

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The agriculture roots of Winters

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer As a community known for its produce, it’s no surprise that Winters’ agricultural roots stretch beyond its founding in 1875.

Nestled beneath the gap of the Vaca Mountains range, as the town grew, so too did its bustling agriculture industry.

In a wine/history tour at the Berryessa Gap winery off of Highway 128, guide and brand ambassador Woody Fridae broke down the details of how the Winters community came to be. He detailed how the Native Americans who lived in the area prospered from a rich diversity of plant and wildlife and then talked about how William Wolfskill came west in the 1800s from Kentucky.

“He moved west and eventually made it to Santa Fe where he met and married a Spanish woman. It was a Spanish territory at the time, so he spoke Spanish and continued west and ended up in Rancho Los Angeles where he helped develop the citrus industry in that area,” said Fridae.

“He started growing grapes and was selling about 45,000 gallons of wine every year. He was the biggest wine producer in California in the early 1800s.”

Meanwhile, Wolfskill’s brother John heard about a place in northern California where there was more water. Although he’d helped his brother immensely, John knew he wanted to start his own ranch. He moved up north past the bay area and petitioned General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo for a land grant. However, it was all still Spanish territory and Vallejo refused.

Undeterred, John sent a letter to his big brother for help.

William rode on

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Woody Fridae displays a photo of Theodore Winters and the Wolfskill brothers during the Berryessa Gap wine and history tour. horseback up north, petitioned for the land grant and Vallejo obliged. Later, William was able to transfer the deed to John who became one of the first growers of wine grapes in northern California.

“Then came along

a guy named Theodore Winters. He had made his money in the gold rush by running a stagecoach from Sacramento to Reno and Carson City and taking miners up and hauling supplies. It was called the Winters Express,” Fridae explained.

“Winters’ real passion was racehorses, though. So, he bought 2,000 acres from John Wolfskill to raise his horses. Then, in 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad was completed and a guy named

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Counties with a sales drop from last year decreased an average of -16.3 percent in April. Only

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• At the county level, home prices continued to rise across the state, with 26 counties in California setting new record median highs in April. Forty-five out of 51 counties tracked by C.A.R. recorded a price increase in April, with 33 of them rising 10 percent or more from a year ago. Mono had the biggest year-over-year gain in median price at 142.6 percent, followed by Marin (31.2

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Express Yourself It is always great to sleep in your own bed

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fter a long break from traveling, my permanent tenant and I finally got to leave the continent.

As you know, I like to travel but all of our trips have either been cancelled or postponed because of COVID. This is a trip that I planned a couple of years ago and now seemed like a safe time to fly to Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

We use Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) for a lot of our trips. I like someone meeting me at the airport, having my lodging all lined up and a local tour guide. Sometimes I book the flights but this time I let OAT take care of everything. Live and learn.

The flights are long and after landing in Frankfurt, Germany and catching another plane to Bilbao, Spain — I was thinking that I’m too old for this stuff.

Turns out the flights over the Atlantic were a piece of cake compared to the flights home.

We left our hotel in Casablanca, Morocco at 5:30 a.m. on Friday to catch a flight to Montreal, Canada.

We had a five hour layover and then the flight to Chicago was late taking off by over an hour, which made us miss our connection to Sacramento.

A long day turned into two.

I will admit that when we got to Chica-

One giant plaza must have had 5,000 people in it. There were hundreds of food vendors, a few snake charmers and monkeys on leashes.

Whatever you wanted, or needed, was on sale. go that evening, there were people waiting to let us know that we now had flights book for the next morning. They handed us $40 in food credit and gave us a phone number to check on hotels, along with a website to apply for a refund for our hotel. We made it to Sacramento around 1:40 p.m. the next day, Saturday. Add the eight hour time change and it was a long two days.

Was the trip worth it? Ask me in a week or so. I enjoyed Northern Spain and Portugal, but it isn’t really traveling until you can’t drink the

water. That was Marrakech, Morocco. We stayed in the old part of town with 8-foot streets lined with multi story homes, some turned into hotels. You never knew what was behind the door. Some doors opened into cramped spaces while others opened into great gardens, tiled floors and fountains.

The restaurants didn’t open up until after eight in the evening and people didn’t start showing up until nine. I’m not used to eating that late, but the food was incredible and the people were friendly. One giant plaza must have had 5,000 people in it. There were hundreds of food vendors, a few snake charmers and monkeys on leashes.

Whatever you wanted, or needed, was on sale. It was interesting to see that many people and not a hint of alcohol to be found in public. Did I mention that Morocco is a Muslim country?

Flying all day and night is for the young.

I’m not sure how to solve the flight problems, but before our next trip, I’ll think of something.

I’ll write more after I get caught up on my sleep.

Medicare and Direct Contracting Entities This is part two of a three-part series that takes a dive into the history of Medicare, Direct Contracting Entities, and how citizens can make their voices heard to make change for Medicare.

By Wally Pearce Special to the Express The roots of Medicare Advantage go back to the 1970s.

However, it wasn’t until the passing of the Balanced Budget Act in 1997, the program, then called “Medicare Choice,” became official.

The Medicare Advantage (MA) program, formally Part C of Medicare, originated with the 1982 Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which authorized Medicare to contract with risk-based private health plans, or plans that accepted full responsibility (of risk) for the costs of their enrollees’ healthcare.

But starting with the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Medicare Advantage (MA) was officially created and began to contract with private insurers, like Kaiser, Blue Cross, Anthem, Cigna, etc., to provide health care coverage to beneficiaries and enrollees paid a fixed monthly amount. MA is another way to get Medicare Part A, Part B, and even Part D coverage.

Additionally, an MA plan offered only a limited network of

doctors, which interfered with a patient’s choice.

Moreover, enrollee’s that were unsatisfied with their choice of MA, discovered that it wasn’t easy to change to another plan during an enrollment year. If an enrollee decided to switch their plan, they were subject to a lifetime of penalties. It’s no different today. In fact, in 2022, around 40 percent of Medicare beneficiaries were covered under Medicare Advantage plans.

Medicare offers Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs), payments to cover

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STUDIO Continued from Page 1 with open arms since its opening on May 2.

Not just because it’s the neighborly thing to do, but because when one local business thrives, so too do all of them along with the rest of the town.

“I really want to thank the community for being so warm and welcoming to us as well as all the local businesses,” Morton said praising Winters and its businesses.

“Everyone has really embraced us and I am very grateful and appreciative of their

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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 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220379 05/03/2022 Business is located in NEVADA County Fictitious Business Name: DEPENDABLE TOW Physical Address: 11014 COMSTOCK DR. TRUCKEE, CA 96161 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): NORTH VALLEY FLEET SERVICES, INC 3115 COKE ST. WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: s/ CHAN GI Official Title: PRESIDENT Corporation Name: NORTH VALLEY FLEET SERVICES, 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 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2022 #138 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 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220383 05/04/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: COWBOY CAFE Physical Address: 17022 COUNTY RD 57 GUINDA, CA 95637 Mailing Address: PO BOX 423 GUINDA, CA 95637 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) MARCOS BURRUEL 16735 FOREST AVE. GUINDA, CA 95637 2) ELIZABETH BURRUEL 16735 FOREST AVE. GUINDA, CA 95637 Business Classification: A Married Couple Starting Date of Business: 05/03/2022 s/ MARCOS BURREAL 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 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2022 #139

NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A DEVELOPER FEE STUDY AND THE INCREASE OF THE STATUTORY SCHOOL FEE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Board of the Winters Joint Unified School District will hold a hearing and consider input from the public on the proposed adoption of a Developer Fee Justification Study for the District and an increase in the statutory school facility fee (“Level I Fee”) on new residential and commercial/industrial developments as approved by the State Allocation Board on February 23, 2022.

The adoption of the Study and the increase of the Level I Fee are necessary to fund the construction of needed school facilities to accommodate students due to development.

Members of the public are invited to comment in writing, on or before June 9, 2022, or appear in person at the hearing at 6:00 p.m. on June 9, 2022, at the following location: Winters Joint Unified School District 909 West Grant Ave. Winters, CA 95694 Please note: Notice had been posted April 27, 2022, that the public hearing would take place on May 19, 2022. The hearing will now take place on June 9, 2022.

Materials regarding the Study and the Level I Fee are on file and are available for public review at the District Office located at 909 West Grant Ave., Winters, CA. A copy of the Developer Fee Justification Study is also available from the school district’s website: https://www.wintersjusd.org/ business_services.

Dated: May 13, 2022 Published June 1, 2022 #148

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220414 05/16/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Super Clean Physical Address: 801 Dutton St. #7 Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Fabiola Conchas 801 Dutton St. #7 Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 01/10/2022 s/ Fabiola Conchas 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 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 #147 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220402 05/11/2022 Business is located in SACRAMENTO County Fictitious Business Name: MYNDZMATTER Physical Address: 400 CAPITOL MALL #210 SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 Mailing Address: 618 ACACIA WAY WOODLAND, CA 95695 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) GEORGE TONY WASHINGTON 618 ACACIA WAY WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 01/01/2022 s/ GEORGE WASHINGTON Official Title: OWNER Corporation Name: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal.

Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2022 #141 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220417 05/18/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: AGSTART Physical Address: 1100 MAIN STREET, SUITE 300 WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) AGTECH INNOVATION ALLIANCE 1100 MAIN STREET, SUITE 300 WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 05/01/2021 s/ MICHAEL E CLAYTON Official Title: MANAGING OFFICER Corporation Name: AGTECH INNOVATION ALLIANCE 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 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2022 #146

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 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Winters (“City”) will hold a Public Hearing on June 7, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, online via Zoom, concerning proposed updates to certain miscellaneous fees and charges for services or regulatory activity provided by the City ("Fees"). Members of the public may participate in the meeting by logging on to the Zoom meeting listed below.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87456623496? pwd=K0g1SE5TVUFaYTFQSUVMM01DZS9wdz09 Meeting ID: 874 5662 3496 Passcode: 053836 At the public hearing, members of the public will be afforded an opportunity to make oral or written presentations concerning the proposed updated Fees. All interested persons may present oral comments and information at the public hearing or may submit written comments and information to the City Council at any time prior to the hearing by delivering them to the City Clerk’s Office. If you challenge this matter 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 the City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing.

The data supporting the Fees is available for review at City Hall, located at 318 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694, during regular office hours.

Any further information may be obtained by contacting the Finance Department for the City at (530) 794-6700.

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Yolo Food Bank’s trajectory prioritizes systemic solutions to food equity Yolo Food Bank Press release After the most successful Big Day of Giving in the history of Yolo Food Bank resulting in the Food Bank raising a record-breaking $380,000 from over 700 donors, the organization is inspired to keep pursuing transformational change.

“While topping the region-wide BDOG leaderboard is a Yolo Food Bank milestone, the positive impact this will have on the food insecure residents of Yolo County who are at the center of it all is truly what needs to be celebrated,” stated Yolo Food Bank Executive Director Michael Bisch. “This year’s Big Day of Giving marked a ceremonious launching point for our Flipping the Food System: Nourishing the Workers Who Nourish us initiative.

More than 700 donors supported this initiative expressing confidence in the Food Bank’s ability to serve food system workers and their families.”

The Big Day of Giving isn’t the Food Bank’s only accomplishment. Under the transformative leadership of Executive Director Michael Bisch, the Food Bank has reached new heights garnering achievements year after year. In 2018 the Davis Chamber of Commerce named Bisch “Executive Director of the Year” and they selected the Food Bank “Nonprofit of the Year” in 2020 after essentially serving as first responders during the pandemic. Sim-

MEDICARE Continued from Page 3 beneficiaries’ healthcare expenses. In addition, DCEs profit off any funds left over after costs are paid. Unfortunately, the target population for DCE’s are those uninformed senior citizens depending on Traditional Medicare as their healthcare provider.

DCE issues Starting in 2022, many senior citizens are covertly being enrolled into a program run by third-party middlemen called Medicare Direct Contracting Entities (DCE), and they’re by their existence and clandestine intent — vermin preying on the defenseless.

This is occurring without the senior citizens knowledge or consent.

Absent oversight and accountability, in a few years, the DCE program is designed to privatize Medicare, without input from senior citizens or even a vote by Congress. It’s the first move where billions of dollars will be given over to Wall Street investors.

Senior citizens, and

ROOTS Continued from Page 1 Anders Stevenson wanted to build a spur on that railroad to the area (not yet named Winters).”

Stevenson wanted to connect the railroad because the area was teeming with produce that ripened up to two weeks earlier than anywhere else and the fact that there was no other way to transport all of it in bulk. Stevenson offered to buy the land from Winters, who only agreed after Stevenson promised

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ilarly, in 2019, the Woodland Chamber of Commerce awarded the Food Bank “Business of the Year.” And shortly after increasing the number of residents served via food distributions in the city of West Sacramento, the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce in 2021 presented the Food Bank with a “Civic Leadership for Community” award. Other accomplishments worth noting include: • Leading an effective 5.1 million dollar second capital campaign in 2018 resulting in a 300% larger food recovery warehouse and operations facility • Elevating food security countywide by meeting the pandemic demand for food assistance that increased threefold in a matter of weeks • Creating and implementing a new home delivery program during the pandemic • Increasing staff compensation to living wages, and getting voted “Best Places to Work” in

2020 by the Sacramento Business Journals • Adding more than 250 new food access events at 25 distribution sites countywide via “Eat Well Yolo” program connecting residents to free, fresh food through walk-up and drive-thru distributions in 2021 • Garnering public support from important dignitaries and elected leaders deeply committed to food security including UC Davis Chancellor Gary May, U.S. Congressman John Garamendi, U.S. Congresswoman Doris Matsui, U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson, and many others • Cultivating significant partnerships with entities working on innovative food security solutions such as the AI Institute for Food Systems and UC Innovation Institute for Food and Health “Leading Yolo Food Bank through tumultuous territory, increasing and maintaining services since the onset of the pandemic, and overcoming adversity throughout all of these years has been an absolute privilege,” declared Bisch.

“I’m absolutely inspired by donors, volunteers, my staff, and our partners who collaborate day in and day out to serve our neighbors in need.”

Now, the Food Bank is finding itself once again designing and adapting programs and services to address the needs of another vulnerable population in Yolo County: food system workers.

the disabled, that choose Traditional Medicare over Medicare Advantage, do so because they value having free choice of providers and the power to manage their own healthcare. But under the Medicare’s Direct Contracting Entities (DCE) program, senior citizens who chose Traditional Medicare, are automatically enrolled into a DCE without their permission. Senior citizens enrolled in Traditional Medicare may be aligned to a DCE if any of the primary care physician’s they’ve visited in the past two-years is affiliated with a DCE. That means that Medicare automatically searches two years of a senior citizens claim history without their consent to find any visits with a participating DCE provider as the basis for enrollment.

It’s no wonder that the current DCE pilot phase includes potentially over 30-million Traditional Medicare beneficiaries.

California is an impacted state but all but three DCE’s reside in Southern California — so far.

There are three DCE types, Standard, New

Entrant, and High Needs, each of which is Medicare eligible with various risk arrangements.

As of April 18, 2021, in California there are at least 12-DCE’s: • CareConnect • Humana (throughout California) • Axceleran DCE1, LLC • Advanced Value Care II • 360 Health DCE Inc • Regal Medical Group • United Physicians Association, Inc. • CareMore Aspire Medical Innovation Partners, PC (now Anthem) • American Choice Healthcare, LLC • Vively Health (Livermore) • Nivano Physicians, Inc. IPA (Sacramento) • Central Valley Community Partners LLC (Freson, Modesto, and Bakersfield)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency and therefore the individual that runs the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health

Virtually any type of company can apply to be a DCE, including commercial insurers, venture capital investors, even dialysis centers. In fact, DCE applicants are approved

by Medicare without oversight from Congress. This opens the door to ownership by for-profit entities with no health care expertise at all.

Wall Street investors are already tripping over themselves to get into the DCE program, and this should be a huge red flag for taxpayers, and anyone concerned about funding Medicare for future generations.

While Traditional Medicare spends an impressive 98 percent of its budget on patient care, DCE’s spend 60 percent of our tax dollars on patient care — keeping up to 40 percent of costs for their own profit and overhead and this could be a huge incentive to limit healthcare and build a pile of money.

to name the town he was going to build in the area after him.

“Winters’ homestead was on Race Course Lane, but he never actually lived in Winters. After he sold the land, he took his racehorses and went up to live in Carson City,” said Fridae.

“The train trestle was established the year the town got started in 1875. It got washed out, I think, three times until they built the big, steal train trestle we have now which was built in 1906. This was a rea-

son for people to live in this area.”

Fridae also talked about how the agriculture in Winters was bolstered by people from around the world. Families from Mexico, Japan and Spain were all integral to not only the agricultural success of Winters, but the town history as well.

Fast forward to 2022, and the fruits of Winters’ forefathers’ labor can be seen with many successful

farms, vineyards, orchards and ranches.

Although the train that brought the town to life no longer comes through, the railroad tracks, Putah Creek and the Berryessa Gap are prevalent reminders of the strong agricultural roots Winters grew from.

Learn more about the history of Winters by reserving a spot with the Berryessa Gap wine/history tour or by visiting the Winters Museum.

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212 Main Street • Vacaville (707) 448-6546 • Fax: (707) 448-6559 www.mccumechapel.com

Their Boss.

Unlike other firms, we don’t answer to some far away business executive.

That is because the owner is right here in our town.

I live and work here.

Therefore, the only person I answer to is you.

Our Boss.

116 D Street Davis, CA 95616 530-758-5500

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EVERYDAY LOW PRICES!

30% OFF Carpet

HONEST, ETHICAL & PERSONAL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE & REPAIR SPECIALISTS Specializing in:

Family owned and operated.

Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo & more.

Owner… Don Westhaver, 40 Years Experience

Remnant Sale

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 6/30/22.

$250 OFF Any Flooring Purchase

We offer dealer qualityservice withoutthe hassle or the price.

Factory trained,we use OEM parts.

of $3,000 or more

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 6/30/22.

TILE • LUXURY VINYL PLANK • CARPET • HARDWOOD • CARPET BINDING • LAMINATE OVER 60 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE • FREE ESTIMATES • FREE FINANCING

First Time Customers:

Bring ad in for visual 26 pt inspection

Clean, Efficient Heat Let us enhance the style and comfort of your home!

23 Union Way • Vacaville, CA

707-455-8870

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Family Owned & Operated

707.448.3300

1021 Mason Street • Vacaville AllSizeFlooringCenter.com

Lic # 883290

STABLER’S A-1 APPLIANCE

Serving Yolo County for over 60 years Voted Best Major Appliance Store Year After Year!

Stop by our showroom for an amazing selection of appliances.

Knowledgeable sales & service staff available to assist.

ZONE HEAT, SAVE MONEY! NO POWER, NO PROBLEM! AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR Free In Home Estimate!

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707-446-9008

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MONDAY-FRIDAY 11-6 • SATURDAY 11-4 • CLOSED SUNDAYS

530.662.3996

www.stablerappliance.com Open Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm · Sat 8am-4pm · Sun Closed

Delivery & Installation Available

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385 MERCHANT STREET • VACAVILLE

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