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Volume 140, Number 40 — Locally-owned since 1884
Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The hometown paper of Diane & John Burns
School board convenes at city hall council chamber Express staff Winters Joint Unified School District will convene in the city council chamber for its upcoming Board of Trustees on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. With the Winters JUSD office building in the process of disarray from the Oct. 23 fire that destroyed the warehouse and caused smoke and water damage to the rest of the building, office personnel are temporarily working
at other offices and school sites as repairs are underway. The public can attend the meeting in person or view it on Zoom at https://bit. ly/3QBPZK0. The Zoom meeting link is available on the meeting agenda, which can be accessed online at wintersjusd.diligent. community. Superintendent Rody Boonchouy will present a brief overview of school district incidents including the fire and
the Oct. 20 sewage backup at Waggoner Elementary School. Assistant Superintendent Phoebe Girimonte will present an informational item on the Youth Truth survey that Winters JUSD plans to implement at the end of 2023. Trustees are expected to take action on job descriptions for an Expanded Learning Program Coordinator and an ExpandedLearningProgram Site Lead.
MOW celebrates Senior Nutrition Center grand opening Thursday
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The alleyway ramp behind the Berryessa Gap Tasting Room was the topic of great discussion at the Oct. 3 Winters City Council meeting.
City, Berryessa Gap clash over alleyway ramp details By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer An hour-and-a-half of back-and-forth about the Americans Disability Act compliance of the ramp in the alleyway behind Berryessa Gap Tasting Room, on Oct. 3, the Winters city council voted 4–1 that an exemption would not be made and that the ramp will be removed. However, since then, according to acting city manager Joe Gordon, there have been “productive meetings” between the city and owners of Berryessa Gap. Going forward and working with Corinne Martinez and Dan Martinez, co-owners of Berryessa Gap
Express staff On Thursday, Nov. 3, Meals on Wheels Yolo County hosts a grand opening event to celebrate the Winters Senior Nutrition Center which more than doubles the organization’s meal production capacity countywide. The event is free and open to the public, with no RSVP required. The facility is located at 111 Main St., formerly the Buckhorn Restaurant’s catering operation. “This meal-production kitchen amplifies senior nutrition in Yolo County,” said Joy Cohan, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Yolo County. “Once this kitchen’s current capabilities are maximized, we’ll be able to nourish as many as 1,700 seniors countywide, and, over time, a full build-out of this facility could provide for at least 2,600 food-insecure aging adults in Yolo County.”
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The addition of the Winters Senior Nutrition Center kitchen will more than double the efforts to prepare meals out of the Woodland kitchen facility. MOW Yolo County currently provides five nutritious, freshly prepared hot or frozen meals each week via doorstep delivery to 800 seniors in nearly every part of the county, representing a 110 percent increase over the past two years. An opportunity for congre-
gate dining is available once a week at several locations. Guided by the nonprofit’s “Operation Accelerate” initiative, the organization will pair the 5,300 square foot capacity of the Winters center with its existing 2,800 square foot kitchen
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Oct. 25
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Oct. 26
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Oct. 27
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Oct. 28
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Oct. 29
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Opinion ......................... B-3
Oct. 30
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Real Estate ................... B-2
Oct. 31
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Sports ........................... B-5
Rain for week: 0.00 in. Season’s total: 0.79 in. Last sn. to date: 0.99 in.
Classifieds ................... B-4 Community .................. A-2 Eventos hispanos ....... A-2
A&E ............................... B-6
Winters rainfall season began 7/1/23. Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m. daily by local weatherman Joe Bristow.
Vineyards, the current stated plan is to create a tabletop for pedestrians. However Corinne Martinez has yet to receive any official notification from the city as to what must be done. The discussion was contentious, with former city manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa presenting via Zoom the context of the situation. As well, with Corinne Martinez brought her own documentation and receipts of emails into the discussion. In 2019, the Berryessa Gap Tasting Room decided to add an expansion of a patio which was approved. ADA compliance required for there to be
an entrance accessible to all in the back portion of the building. A door to the ramp, in one of the earlier documents, which originally was supposed to be compliant, was unable to be ADA compliant. In 2021, this led to an agreement between the business and city to turn it into a window and the plan was to ensure that compliance happened elsewhere. In March, Corinne Martinez submitted a plan for a pergola and according to an employee staff report by Trepa, the report claims that it did not reference
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Solano supervisors approve wildfire prevention plan Parts of Pleasants Valley given extreme fire risk rating Express staff The Solano County supervisors approved the 2023 Solano County Community Wildfire Protection Plan on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The recommendations are divided into three categories — Resilient Landscape, Fire Adapted Communities and Fire Response — with general tasks outlined to accomplish the goals and priorities for each. The primary goals and objectives, Robyn Rains, Office of Emergency Services manager, said, include Enhance Safety of residents and responders; Mitigate wildfire impacts; Foster support through planning; Promote long-term community resilience; Perform risk and hard assessments; Analyze data
to support mitigation recommendations; and Create resource and grant opportunities. “These are very important and drive the rest of the plan,” Rains said. Central to the plan is the wildland-urban interface – the areas in the county that separate wildlands from the cities, and rely heavily on underfunded rural fire districts as the first line of defense. The areas are defined as having housing and other developments in direct contact with wildland vegetation. The zones where wildlands exceed the level of human inhabitation are known as intermix areas. Addressing the fire risk factors in those areas, the plan states, is a high priority. Planning for reducing
the fire risk in these areas also should extend into Napa County and include the nearby cities. Planning for future growth in the interface areas also must be addressed, the plan states. The plan also delves into vulnerable populations and areas, as well as other disaster elements such as topography and forest health, climate and weather patterns, the fire history of the county, demographics, monitoring strategies and mitigation strategies. “Solano County faces a particular risk of wind-driven wildfires due to its unique topography and regional weather patterns,” the staff report to the board states. “Recent large wildfires, such as the LNU Lightning
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For the Record Correction In the Oct. 25 edition of the Express, the article about the Dia de los Muertos community celebration incorrectly listed the wrong day. The correct day is Thursday, Nov. 2. We regret the error.
Free two-part Citizenship Forum held in November Express staff Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee, the city of Winters, Winters Community Corazón with the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF) are joining forces to offer resident green-card holders in Solano and Yolo Counties free assistance to become US citizens by sponsoring a two-part forum to assist citizenship applicants. The Citizenship Forum is a two-part session held on two different dates. The first part is on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Winters City Hall, 318 First St, Downstairs Conference Room (enter off Abbey
Street). At this initial meeting, attendees will learn the process for citizenship application. Interested residents must attend the first session in order to participate in the second session. The second part will be held at the Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.) on Saturday, Nov. 18, beginning at 10 a.m. Residents with individual appointments will meet with a CRLAF attorney to help organize and facilitate the citizenship paperwork. For more information, contact Albert Vallecillo at al@winterscorazon.org or at 530-902-6242, voice or text.
Lake Berryessa water levels down Express staff The water level of Lake Berryessa went down during the past week by 0.21 feet, with a decrease in the storage of 3,594 acre-feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 31, the lake level was 421.83 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,224,372 acrefeet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 107 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting zero cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 34 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.
Nominations open for Winters community awards Express staff Nominations are now open for the Toast of Winters awards. The awards will be presented at the annual Toast of Winters event on Feb. 3. The Winters Chamber encourages the community to nominate a person or business that has gone above and beyond for the community. The award categories are Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and the Theodore Winters Award The Citizen of the Year is chosen by previous Citizen of the Year recipients. The remaining awards are chosen by the Winters District Chamber of
Commerce’s Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 15. Submit your nomination online at https://tinyurl.com/2j2njd8d. Nominations can also be emailed to sue@winterschamber.com and they will be forwarded to the Citizen of the Year committee or the Board of Directors for consideration. Citizen of the Year: A Citizen of the Year is someone who has made significant contributions to the betterment of the Winters community. The ideal candidate will have served the community and gone above and beyond the capacity as a volunteer. This is a person who is involved in a variety of activ-
ities and have been dedicated to the community for a long period of time. The activities would have required a considerable selfless expenditure of time and energy. The Citizen of the Year is selected by a committee of the past Citizens of the Year. Theodore Winters Award: Candidates for the Theodore Winters award have also made a significant contribution to the betterment of the Winters community. The candidate’s contribution would span a shorter period of time however. Candidates would be involved in one or two activities in which the person has given generously of his or her time and energy.
Business of the Year: The Business of the Year award is awarded to a business that has been a community leader and has made unselfish contributions to the Winters community. The recipient is regarded as a “role model,” enhancing the relationship between the business community, nonprofits and the local residents. Senior Citizen of the Year: The Senior Citizen of the Year is awarded to an senior volunteer who has made a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for the Winters community and its residents. Call in question to the Chamber office at 530-795-2329.
Eventos hispanos
Foro de ciudadanía gratuito de dos partes en Noviembre Por Redacción del Express Traducido por Carol Alfonso El Comité Asesor Hispano de Winters (Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee), la Ciudad de Winters, Winters Community Corazón y la Fundación de Asistencia Legal Rural de California (California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation - CRLAF) están uniendo fuerzas para ofrecer a los titulares de tarjetas verdes residentes en los Condados Sola-
no y Yolo asistencia gratuita para convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses mediante el patrocinio de un foro de dos partes para ayudar a los solicitantes de la ciudadanía. El Foro de Ciudadanía es una sesión de dos partes que se celebra en dos fechas diferentes. La primera parte es el Jueves 9 de Noviembre de 5 a 8 p.m. en el Ayuntamiento de Winters (Winters City
Hall), en el 318 First St, en la sala de conferencias, bajando la escalera (la entrada es por Abbey Street). En esta reunión inicial, los asistentes aprenderán el proceso de solicitud de la ciudadanía. Los residentes interesados deberán asistir a la primera sesión para poder participar en la segunda sesión. La segunda parte se llevará a cabo en el Centro Comunitario de Winters (Winters
Community Center) en el 201 Railroad Ave. el Sábado 18 de Noviembre, a partir de las 10 a.m. Los residentes con citas individuales se reunirán con un abogado de CRLAF para ayudar a organizar y facilitar los trámites de la ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Albert Vallecillo en: al@ winterscorazon.org o al 530-902-6242, por voz o por texto.
Comité del Día de la Juventud busca voluntarios Por Redacción del Express Traducido por Carol Alfonso El comité del Día de la Juventud de Winters (Winters Youth Day) lanzó su concurso anual para el tema del Día de la Juventud 2024.
Ayuda para planificar La próxima reunión del comité del Día de la Juventud se cele-
brará en noviembre a las 6:30 p.m. El comité anima a la comunidad a aportar ideas y visiones sobre el Día de la Juventud a las reuniones públicas que se celebran cada mes. Actualmente, el comité está buscando voluntarios para ayudar a coordinar el entretenimiento de Kids Faire (Feria In-
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Involucrar a los jóvenes A lo largo de los años, los jóvenes se han desviado de la tradición de planificar y participar como se pretendía cuando se lanzó por primera vez el Día de la Juventud en el 1933. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District - Winters JUSD) ha estado trabajando estrechamente con el comité del Día de
la Juventud para que los jóvenes regresen al Día de la Juventud. Juntos, los esfuerzos de colaboración esperan restablecer la experiencia de participación cívica de hacer que el Consejo Juvenil aprenda sobre las funciones que desempeñan el personal de la ciudad y los funcionarios del gobierno local. El Winters Express está trabajando con Winters JUSD y el comité del Día de la Juventud para revivir la tradición original de que la realeza del Día de la Juven-
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tud ayude a promover el evento en los meses previos al último Sábado de Abril. Los estudiantes del Winters High School han creado un Consejo del Día de la Juventud para ayudar a unir la participación de los estudiantes con los esfuerzos de planificación. Liderazgo y administradores de las oficinas de Winters JUSD y otros sitios están trabajando para encontrar maneras de incluir a los estudiantes en las escuelas primarias y secundarias.
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Police Arrest Log Oct. 21: Dobrei, Christian Michael (Age 21); Charges: Driving under the influence, driving with a blood alcohol level above .08 percent, unsafe speed in prevailing conditions; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail Oct. 23: Lopez, Ricardo Jr (Age 30); Charges: Possession of tear gas type weapon by a narcotic addict, illegal use of tear gas type weapon; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail Oct. 24: Cortez, Diego (Age 22), Charges: Vandalism, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail
Report Log Oct. 18: 10:14 p.m., 500 block of East Street, Verbal domestic dispute Oct. 19: 9:36 p.m., 100 block of E. Grant Avenue, Traffic Collision Oct. 22: 3:04 a.m., 1000 block of Village Circle, Verbal domestic dispute ~4:42 p.m., 10 block of Abbey Street, Audible Alarm Oct. 23: 1:21 p.m., 400 block of Main Street, Death investigation Oct. 24: 1:58 a.m., 1000 block of Malaga Lane, Verbal domestic dispute ~12:39 p.m., 800 block of Luis Place, Mental health evaluation
KITCHEN Continued from Page 1 square foot kitchen in Woodland to dramatically increase impact over coming months and years. Tours, as well as cooking and equipment demonstrations, will be bookended by opening congratulatory remarks outdoors and a festive reception inside. Attendees will have the opportunity to commemorate the occasion by “leaving their prints on the cabinets,” using non-toxic paint, for $50 per handprint. The participants’ names will be artistically added later to the handprints. Introductory comments will focus upon the funders and donors who provided one-time support to spark the Winters center project. Yolo County supervisors Oscar Villegas and
Man found guilty of inflicting corporal injury on a minor By Angela Underwood Express correspondent In February 2022, Thomas Holman Martin, 55, of Winters, was arrested and transported to the Yolo County Jail for sexual battery and inflicting corporal injury on a child. In June, more than a year-and-ahalf later, the Winters resident was convicted only of inflicting corporal injury on a child. Why did it take so long to charge and sentence him? Yolo County Chief Deputy District Attorney Johnathan Raven has some answers to that question. According to court documents, Martin was officially charged at the beginning of February 2022 for
misdemeanor sexual battery and infliction of corporal injury on a child. Martin then retained attorney Gary Talesfore to represent him. That began a litany of events, including pretrial conferences (PTC), notices to appear, and more. “He was out of custody, and his private attorney appeared on his behalf,” Raven told the Express, adding the first PTC was in April 2022. “Generally, when someone is out of custody, their attorney isn’t in a rush to move the case, and the people have to push the judge and defense counsel to ensure a “speedy trial.” Raven said after another PTC set for the end of April, the District Attorney’s Office
made an offer for misdemeanor sexual battery, and the case got delayed for another PTC a month later. The trial was finally set for September 2022, but the court vacated the trial due to no courtroom availability. All parties were supposed to meet at the end of October for a trial-setting conference: however, neither Martin nor his attorney showed up. “Cases involving sexual assaults are challenging for a host of reasons: one main reason is that the evidence is often the child’s word against the perpetrator’s word,” Raven said. “Some call this a ‘he said, she said.”” Without further
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Leave the leaves in your garden By Denise Cottrell UCCE Yolo Master Gardener As you tidy your garden in preparation for winter and wonder when the leaves will stop falling, consider the recommendations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Xerxes Society, and the National Wildlife Federation, to “leave the leaves.” Yes, forget about raking or blowing and utilize the leaves, which provide benefits for your home garden. When left in garden beds, vegetable gardens, and even lawns, leaves provide a natural mulch that helps to suppress weeds and fertilize the soil as they decompose. In addition, leaves left to overwinter provide a Lucas Frerichs, Agency on Aging Area 4 Executive Director Pam Miller, State Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (via video), and Sutter Health Community Health Director Kelly Brenk will speak about their commitment to American Rescue Plan, senior nutrition infrastructure funding, and private philanthropic support that emboldened MOW Yolo County to further its mission. “The outpouring of post-pandemic funding to launch this transformational project is providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the seniors in our communities to experience healthier outcomes and the ability to age in place longer through consistent food security and socialization,” Cohan said. “Now the chal-
habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife. For more information about “leaving leaves,” you can contact the UCCE Master Gardeners – Yolo (UCCE MGs – Yolo) at the Master Gardener hotline at 530 666-8736 or send an email to mgyolo@ucdavis.edu. UCCE MGs – Yolo can also be found ready to answer all your garden queries with research-based information at two locations. Master Gardeners Help Desk at the Davis Farmers Market is located at Central Park in Davis at 4th and C Streets — near the Central Park Gardens, between the Rose and Sensory Gardens from 9 a.m. to noon. UCCE MGs – Yolo will also
be available on Nov. 4 and 18 from 10 a.m. to noon for the West Sacramento Gardening Questions and Answers Desk at Lowes in West Sacramento, 2250 Lake Washington Blvd. The UCCE MGs – Yolo hold events which are free and open to the public. Events are for novice and experienced gardeners. Below are the events scheduled for November. For further information about UCCE MGs – Yolo or the scheduled events contact, Jennifer Baumbach at jmbaumbach@ucanr. edu. The UCCE MGs – Yolo will hold its regular monthly “Kitchen
lenge is to sustain the future that this facility makes possible. Investment of both funds and time will continue to be required to ensure that our kitchens have the food, supplies, and the staff needed to make more meals, and that we have the volunteer commitment necessary to deliver meals to seniors’ front doors.” In addition to home-delivered meals and congregate dining, MOW Yolo County also offers a “Weekend Food Project”
program to the very lowest income meal recipients and serves as the midday meal provider to other local nonprofits, such as Dignity Health’s Yolo Adult Day Health Center and Yolo Cares’ Galileo Place Adult Day Program. Learn more about MOW Yolo County’s mission to nourish and engage seniors in Yolo County, to donate, volunteer, or to connect with nutrition services, visit mowyolo. org, email welcome@ mowyolo.org or call 530-662-7035.
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RAMP Continued from Page 1 accessibility, rightof-way or the public sidewalk. However, what was attached is illegible. Dan Martinez made it clear as well, that they did not want to risk the safety of anyone with this ramp. “If it causes a safety concern,” Dan Martinez said. “We don’t want to be responsible for that.” As the council members got into the weeds of the situation with the owners and contractors, it seemed for a while that a decision was not going to be made. Councilmember Richard Casavecchia, who voted against the resolution, was in favor of renting out the property the ramp was on, similar to the sidewalk cafes. Another option he proposed was waiting until the Downtown Visioning project was completed as according to him that was likely to affect things as well. As Trepa explained, there had been a lot of back and forth during this
RISKS Continued from Page 1 Complex’s Quail and Hennessey Fires, caused significant damage and loss of property. “In addition to large fires in the Solano-Napa-Yolo region, the county regularly experiences smaller fires and ignitions within grasslands, agricultural fields, and vegetated marshlands due to human ignitions (i.e., roadside ignitions, mowing accidents, and unauthorized encampments). Some of the highest risk areas identified in the county are communities located within and adjacent to the mountains and foothills in western Solano County.” Each community is assessed for fire risk in the plan, with parts of Green Valley and Pleasants Valley being listed as having vulnerable popula-
process. “It’s unauthorized construction on city property. And we directed (Corinne Martinez) to send a responsive ADA plan, as required, with improvements that are solely on private property,” Trepa said. “This project has not received a certificate of occupancy, of the expansion of the patio being occupied without authorization.” And for Corinne Martinez, her side of the story is different. “The approved drawings that we have from March 4, 2020, the initial approved drawings were provided and we were issued a building permit, that the solution for the ADA access, absolutely 100 percent and go look at it,” Corinne Martinez said. “I know it wasn’t provided in your packet but I got a copy of it on the chairs right here, the ramp is in the public right of way. There is no ADA product for the solution, there never was, that did not include use of the public right of way in Newt’s Expressway.” tions, largely due to age, and are listed with extreme risk ratings for fire. Suisun Valley, Vacaville and Vallejo are rated as high risk, while Benicia, Cordelia, Fairfield, Rio Vista and Suisun City are labeled as moderate risk. “The plan makes recommendations for prioritized fuels reduction projects, measures to reduce structural ignitability, and methods for carrying out public education and outreach,” the report states. “Implementation of projects must be tailored to the specific project and will be unique to the location depending on available funding resources and regulations. In a related matter, the board approved submitting a $10 million Community Wildfire Defense Grant application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Years Ago
November 2, 1878
(From the files of the Winters Advocate) The material for our new bridge is nearly all on hand, ready frames. As soon as the piles can be driven, the bridge will be put in place. McArthur has been appointed Express agent in place of the festive Thomas, “skedaddled.” Our paper this week is two days behind, owing to sickness and disappointment in help. Will try and be prompt in future.
130 Years Ago November 4, 1893
W.H. Gregory on Saturday affected the sale of the Goodyear orchard, and 435 acres adjoining to Joseph and H. Clay Blake, of Vacaville. The orchard contains 308 acres of land, and the improvements on the place are situated thereon also. Mrs. C. Udell advertises, by posters, an auction sale of horses and mules, at the Ralph Udell place, five miles west of Dixon, on Friday, November 10. Under Sheriff Rhodes, collected a little over five thousand dollars tax money during his visit here last Wednesday.
Dispatches from the Express archives. This a very good record for Winters, particularly in these hard times. Charley Hill and Charley McFall went to San Francisco on Tuesday of last week and both have secured work on the Midwinter Fair buildings in Golden Gate Park one as a painter and the other as a carpenter. Mrs. E.J. Clark has removed her restaurant to her residence on the corner of Main and Second streets, and will hereafter keep a private boarding and lodging house. Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Steward returned on Wednesday morning’s train from their visit to the World’s Fair.
Jackie, have returned home from Switzerland where they spent the past five months visiting with Mrs. relatives. Mermod’s C.S. Culton of the Edwards Grocery reports heavy sales of pea seed this fall, the seed now going into the hill section. Barbara Jean Merchant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Merchant, had her tonsils removed at the Woodland Clinic hospital last week. The United Fruit Co. Nursery of Newcastle have made arrangements with H.A. Young to handle their line of nursery stock this season.
95 Years Ago
80 Years Ago
November 2, 1928
November 5, 1943
The annual Halloween social at Union School was a success with Mrs. J.W. Chapman as chairman of the program and games. Mrs. Horace A. Mermod and two children, Daisy Marie and
The King Taylor thirty-odd acre piece of flat land in the Mrs. Lawrence Wilson estate property was recently purchased by McCoy and Graf. It was a deal of the office of C. David Baxter. The property lies next to
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Homecoming queen hopefuls, in 1981, will be taking part in Homecoming activities Friday, which will include a parade downtown, followed by a rally. The queen will be crowned during the halftime of the varsity game against Sutter, to be played on Dr. Sellers Field that evening. Candidates are (from left): freshman Stephanie Pedersen, junior Olga Ramirez, sophomore Polita Carrasco and senior Kelli Petersen. the hills and is east of the avenue which runs south from the Robert E. Campbell residence. The Mrs. Virginia Taylor Young 77acre piece in the Mrs. Lawrence Wilson estate, was recently purchased by F.C. Hemenway. The deal was made through the office of C. David Baxter, realtor of Winters. The property lies just
south of the walnut grove, and is said to be one of the better pieces of the Wolfskill grant. Craig S. Niemann was chosen as manager of the Winters Dried Fruit Company by the board of directors, to succeed his father, the late R. L. Niemann who died October 16. V.E. Cordier of the Lompoc Branch, Bank
of America, arrived Saturday as successor to J.H.D. Bassett who took over his new position in Sacramento Monday. Another military march from aisle to altar is to be enacted Sunday, at high noon in the Christian church, when Miss Virginia Neel and Lt. Edgar Yarberry will pledge mutual nuptial vows.
Obituaries Adelaido Rodriguez Jr. Adelaido “Guero” Rodriguez Jr., 60, of Winters, passed away on the night of Oct. 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. Guero was born in Woodland, California to Ramona Rodriguez and Adelaido Rodriguez. He was raised in Winters, California and a longtime mechanic of the town. Guero was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter. He is survived by his two sons Trey Rodriguez and Josh Rodriguez; his two grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters; along with many nieces, nephews and friends who loved him.
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Adelaido Rodriguez Jr. Please join the family for Memorial Services at Saint Anthonys Catholic Church, 511 W. Main St., Winters. The viewing is at 10 a.m., mass at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Life at 12 p.m.
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Geraldine A. Molnar Geraldine A. Molnar (Gerry) Sept. 7, 1930 – Sept. 30, 2023 Gerry Molnar, 93, passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2023, at The Serenity House in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her life’s partner Joe Tramontana of 32 years; her blended family of her son Michael (Jackie) Paradise, daughter Patti Smith, daughter Janice Paradise, daughter Karen (Tark) Tarren, blended daughter Susan Tramontana and blended grandson Blaze Tramontana; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Gerry lived in
Winters for 28 years and loved every minute of it. She volunteered for many Winters events and was a member of the Fortnightly Women’s Club of Winters, Friends of the Library and St. Anthony’s Parish Altar Society. Gerry moved to California in the early 1970’s to Mountain View, California. She worked for Penny’s for a while then at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) 1970–1972. Next to Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) 1972–1985, then back to SLAC from 1986–1995 until retirement. Gerry’s passion was
playing cards and games, and her favorite was Bridge which was a weekly occasion. She also loved traveling. She visited Italy twice, Mexico and many places around the US. She always
Rebecca Janise Diaz Rebecca (Becky) Janise Diaz, 72, passed away on Sept. 30, 2023. Becky was born in Woodland, on Jan. 10, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents Felicia Munoz Diaz and Joseph Diaz; her brothersin-law Ralph Norfolk and Robert Johnson; and her nephew Randy Norfolk. She is survived by her sisters Felicia Norfolk, of Dixon; Joan
Johnson, of Springfield, Illinois; and Kathy Diaz Taggart and brother-in-law Douglas Taggart, of Omaha, Nebraska. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins. Becky was raised on a farm in the Wolfskill fruit and nut district in Winters. She had many enjoyable interactions with neighbors and workers in the area. She
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said it was good to get back home to Winters. Gerry also enjoyed shopping and spending time with family. Gerry was always willing to try something new! She enjoyed golfing and biking. She succeeded in completing a 100K ride, but it was not her favorite thing. Gerry also tried snow skiing, another of her not-so-favorite things. She also loved spending time at the Tramontana’s trailer and boating at Lake Berryessa. There will be a public Memorial Mass at St. Anthony Church at 11 a.m. on Nov. 16, 2023, and a luncheon to follow.
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Rebecca Janise Diaz was an active member of Gateway Chapel Church. During a period of her adult years, Becky lived in town in Winters, and she spent hours wandering the town and talking with friends, acquaintances and relatives. She had a colorful vocabulary and had no boundaries on telling the true story.
Becky was affected by cerebral palsy from birth but that hardly slowed her life pace. She won the struggle to survive into her seventies despite her many health issues. She would rate high on any measure of determination to live and be herself. It was cancer that finally took her life. She lived her last years in Sacramento in group homes and was in the STEP (Strategies to Empower People) Program for many years and the Alta Regional Program. There will be a short prayer service and some memories shared about Becky to celebrate her life at the Winters Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at 11 a.m.
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Aguiar-Curry visits landfill Special to the Express The Yolo County Central Landfill and Northern Recycling Composting Facility hosted California Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Cecilia Aguiar Curry and the California Compost Coalition on Wednesday as part of a tour to highlight the importance of Senate Bill 1383 and the benefits of composting. Also in attendance were representatives from various state agencies, including the California Department of Food & Agriculture, and the Budget Subcommittee. The California Compost Coalition represents member organic material recyclers and compost operators in response to the growing demand for increased recycling of organic materials and clean compost production. Senate Bill 1383 was passed in September 2016 with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, and addressing food insecurity in California. The bill mandates that counties take the lead in collaborating with jurisdictions to develop plans for organic waste recycling. The targets set by this bill include a 75 percent reduction in organic waste disposal in landfills by 2025 and the rescue of edible food surpluses to support families facing food insecurity. The Yolo County Landfill and Northern Recycling’s state-of-the-art composting facility are playing a crucial role in assisting jurisdictions in the region to meet these requirements. “In partnership with Northern Recycling, we are leading the way in SB 1383 efforts, helping Yolo County meet its goals while also supporting the region. We greatly appreciate the time Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry and other attendees took, to see not only our environmental successes but also to listen to the challenges that municipalities are up against in implementing these new regulations. Yolo County prides itself in being a front-runner of organics innovation in California.”
GARDEN Continued from Page 3 Garden Chat” on Nov. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the Leake Room of the Woodland Public Library, located at the corner of Court and College, in Woodland, and via Zoom (https://ucanr. zoom.us/j/98028723763). UCCE Yolo County Master Gardener Treva Valentine leads the workshop which
CORPORAL Continued from Page 3 evidence, jurors find it hard to convict, Raven added, noting, “It’s obviously challenging for children to get on the stand and testify.” By November 2022, Raven said the district attorney’s office offered Martin the chance to plead no contest to sexual battery, including three years of summary probation, one year of child abuse counseling, 10 days of community service, and sexual registration. No deal was made and in June 2023 jury selection started. On June 20, that same jury found Martin guilty of Count 2: infliction of corporal injury on a child. The jury hung
By Lauren Keene McNaughton Media Three Solano County women say a Dixon medical clinic ignored their complaints of sexual abuse by a doctor formerly employed there, according to a civil lawsuit filed Monday in Solano Superior Court. The trio alleges that Dr. Andy Yongde Zhu, who also practiced family medicine at Davis clinics, abused them during physical examinations at Dixon Family Practice in 2014 and 2015. Identified in the suit as Jane Does 1, 2 and 3, the women were between the ages of 18 and 26 at the time. Zhu also is the subject of a complaint filed on Aug. 2 by the California Attorney General’s Office on behalf of the state medical board, seeking to revoke Zhu’s medical license over allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual misconduct, negligence and unprofessional conduct. The women’s lawsuit lists sexual battery, negligent hiring, medical malpractice, sexual harassment and gender violence, among other causes of action. It names both Zhu and Community Medical Centers (CMC) Inc., doing business as Dixon Family Practice, as defendants. “This case involves a medical clinic ... whose management chose to allow one of its employee doctors to inappropriately fondle the breasts of and molest young female patients in a terrible pattern of
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patient abuse,” the document says, alleging the abuse continued from 2014 until 2020 until a 16-year-old victim alerted law enforcement. “The years of sexual abuse by Dr. Zhu were allowed to happen for years while CMC turned a blind eye and allowed it to happen,” the suit says. “The courage of Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2 and Jane Doe 3 should be acknowledged,” said attorney Vanessa N. Raven, whose Santa Ana law firm Ikuta Hemesath LLP represents the women. “Reporting sexual abuse allegations is difficult enough, but for them to be ignored, as they were, is deeply troubling. The question remains: How many victims of abuse are out in the community? For that reason, our investigation continues.” In response to the lawsuit, Community Medical Centers Inc. released a statement saying, “Maintaining a safe environment for both staff and patients has always been, and
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In the end, Martin’s summary probation does not hold much clout since it’s a misdemeanor, according to Raven. “So, really, nobody is watching him,” Raven said, adding the probation department rarely supervises those convicted of misdemeanors.
on the sexual battery charge. On Aug. 28, Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel Wolk sentenced him to three years of summary probation, a fine of $1,409, to attend one year of child abuse counseling and serve five days in county jail.
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will continue to be, CMC’s priority. However, as this is a pending lawsuit, CMC cannot comment on specific allegations at this time.” Zhu’s online profile indicates he graduated from Shanghai Medical College in 1988 and obtained his California medical license in 2008. He no longer practices at the Dixon clinic, but was hired by the Dignity Health Woodland Clinic on West Covell Boulevard in Davis in June 2021. Dignity Health released a statement saying Zhu is no longer affiliated with the organization. “At Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, patient safety is our top priority and we have zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior of any kind,” Dignity Health officials said. “While these allegations occurred prior to the individual’s employment with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, we are fully cooperating with the Medical Board of California as they conduct their investigation.”
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suggestions for topics and presenters you would like to see next year. Winter Wreath Making in West Sacramento: On Nov. 6, at 1 p.m., the UCCE MGs — Yolo County will hold a class on winter wreath making at the West Sacramento Community Center, located at 1075 W. Capitol Ave., West Sacramento. To attend this workshop, you must register in advance online at www.westsacfun.org.
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Thursday, November 2 Grand Opening Meals on Wheels Yolo County Winters Senior Nutrition Center – Meal Production Kitchen, 4:30 p.m., 111 Main St. Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check https://bit.ly/ WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySite Thursdays Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m. As supplies last, RISE, Inc., 417 Haven St., 530-668-0690 Saturday, November 4 6th Annual Winters Salmon Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Winters Rotary Park (201 E. Main St.) Sunday, November 5 Kiwanis Reading Jamboree, 1-3 p.m., Winters Rotary Park (201 E. Main St.) Monday, November 6 WFoL Annual Gathering, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Winters Community Library,wfol.org Tuesday, November 7 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council chamber (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/ city-council-meetings_/ Wednesdays Eat Well Yolo Drive – Through Food Distribution, Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. As supplies last, Winters High student parking lot, off Railroad Avenue
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Winters Library Open to Public (School in Session), 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. Teen Tuesday (ages 12-18), Second Tuesdays, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library Bilingual Storytime (ages 0-5), Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Community Library Virtual English Conversation Group, Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., One time registration required: Contact Nancy Pacheco 530-666-8019 or nancy.pacheco@ yolocounty.org Mangonada Monday (ages 6-12), fourth Monday, 3:30 p.m. Tech Thursdays, Thursdays, 2-7:30 p.m., call 530-6668005 to schedule an appointment. Bilingual sessions available upon request. Saturday Matinee, First Saturday, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library All You Need is Love Romance Book Club, Second Saturday, 4 p.m., Hooby’s Brewing
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Park Winters is renowned for being one of the most beautiful and sought-after venues for weddings and special events. With the opening of its new Farmstand, however, people have a new reason to visit this diamond hidden in the beautiful countryside of Yolo County. The Farmstand itself is in Park Winters’ flower farm at 27850 County Road 26 and officially opened on Sept. 22. The brainchild of co-owners John Martin and Rafael Galiano, the initial inspiration was to create a place of community for people to gather, enjoy food, company and the great outdoors. “It gives visitors an opportunity to be in the countryside and enjoy the views of the mountains, get a cup of coffee, a pastry or a light bite. It’s also all built on our flower farm, so people can come and get fresh bouquets of flowers that they pick themselves, do a dry floral experience, and also visit our gift shop,” Galiano said to the Express. Essentially, the Farmstand is a café that not only offers visitors artisan sandwiches (a favorite being the Capay Cubano), soups, salad, cheese boards, desserts, coffee, tea, pastries and other delectable little morsels, but scenic views of mountains and countryside that leave one awestruck. The Farmstand also offers beer, wine and handcrafted cocktails — which includes a bloody Mary made with their own tomatoes and a piece of candied bacon nestled in it. “We are opening the Farmstand as it allows us to open
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Park Winters’ Farmstand offers visitors artisan sandwiches, soups, salad, cheese boards, desserts, coffee, tea and pastries. the door to anybody and everybody,” said Martin in a press release. “The Farmstand is an opportunity for us to appeal to all walks of life and give everyone who visits the super
special and warm hospitality we are known for.” While all walks of life — including walk-ins — are
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Where are they now: Everardo Zaragoza By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer The Warriors of Winters High School are a proud bunch who make their impact on the town before graduating and making their impact on the world. The Winters Express caught up with alumnus, Everardo Zaragoza to learn more about his life after WHS. Zaragoza and his family immigrated from Mexico to Winters in 1989 when he was just 6 years old. He went through the Winters Joint Unified School District school system, and got involved in extracurricular activities in high school, however, it was AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class and the push of a WHS teacher that helped him realize his future potential. “When I graduated middle school, I was interviewed and got into AVID class. For me, that was a big eye-opener to what I needed to do to get to college. It really set up the road map for the classes I needed to take, and that class was my best experience in high school,” said Zaragoza. “I also tried to join as many clubs as I could. I was part of FFA, Amigos Unidos, and student government, and did Mr. Warrior, too. In my senior year, I was a full-time student and also working fulltime at a warehouse in Dixon. That was also an eye-opener for me because I realized I didn’t want to have some standard job doing that. I would get out of school at 3 p.m. then be at work at 3:30 p.m. and work till
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Everardo and Marina Zaragoza take a family photo overlooking Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle in Southern California. 11 p.m. But it was Mr. (Jim) Stark who saw that I had a knack for economics and business and pushed me to go in that direction in life after graduating.” After graduating from WHS in 2001, Zaragoza went to St. Mary’s College, where he majored in business and administration. Because the rigors of college simply weren’t torture enough, Zaragoza opted to become an insurance agent while attending college. That workload prompted a couple of years’ hiatus from college, but Zaragoza rebounded and re-enrolled — this time at the University of Tennessee. “I got my degree in 2011 and had that break where I was working as an insurance agent, an insurance broker, a Medicare broker and then finally settled in as a loan officer and that’s what I’ve been doing
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Express Yourself Connect with seniors for National Loneliness Awareness Week By Wally Pearce Winters Elder Day Council Alone, wearing soiled clothing, 81-year-old Mary sits in her small rent-subsidized apartment staring at the traffic below as deafening silence festers in her one-bedroom home. Staring at the picture of her beloved husband, who died from cancer a decade ago, Mary’s inner thoughts and smile reveal a deeper insight. Prior to moving Mary from her rural life into a downtown residence, Mary’s doctor warned the family of the possibility of loneliness and how that condition might hinder her compromised health — frustrating her heart disease and immune system. Mary feels abandoned, as she weeps for what was taken from her by loved ones. Although it’s past dinnertime, the apartment lacks the enticing aromatics of prepared foods that once were the foundation of Mary’s savory meals. On the unkept kitchen-table are numerous prescription ampoules, an ashtray spilling over, a stack of unopened mail, an empty breakfast cereal bowl and carton,
including unfinished morning coffee. Like Mary, some older adults simply give up their interests over time because they stop finding pleasure in life. This could be due to a psychological condition that is medically referred to as “anhedonia” and are warning signs of someone giving up. The American Psychological Association, defines loneliness as “…the emotional distress felt when a person’s needs for intimacy and companionship aren’t met.” Starting the week of Sunday, Nov. 5, this respected carve-out time is dedicated to spreading appreciation about loneliness’ life changing repercussions. The 2023 theme is “Connection Matters.” Some senior citizens are vulnerable to loneliness due to a variety of issues such as cognitive decline, health, mobility, from being their family’s hub, loss of loved ones, their independence, including the death of a spouse and friends. A forensic probe by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine
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LONELY Continued from Page 3 revealed that more than onethird of adults 45 or older reported feeling lonely and about a quarter of adults 65 or older were socially isolated. Although loneliness doesn’t discriminate among age groups, national research shows that senior citizens are at increased risk for loneliness because they’re more likely to face compromising factors than their younger counterparts. Stanford and Harvard University identified that Medicare spends an estimated $6.7 billion on senior citizens who’ve limited to no social contact and were likely to have depression, difficulties managing daily activities, and have chronic medical conditions. Medical research also advises that when local government (city councils) proactively identify a senior citizens loneliness wasteland, then take appropriate planning to sanction its existence, they could work to provide cost-effective support systems for senior citizens and include urban aging conditions in the governing
policies of their General Plan. To be clear, directly elected by voters to represent them, a city council is a group of lawmakers, who govern an urban area on behalf of the voters. Among their chartered governing function(s) are social care, housing, and planning, and to adopt local legislation affecting overall municipal affairs. Living alone can itself cause loneliness, especially for those with mobility restrictions, cognitive limitations, or who’re unable to access effective transportation. Yet, some proven solutions do exist. In certain applications, senior citizen villages could offer important social connections and other viable resources. Still, these organizations alone may have to work persistently to maintain appropriate links as senior citizens in their communities become more-frail and in-need. Local governments in denial foster rejection of the needs of senior citizens, then redirect their efforts and funds to implement for-profit housing while acting from a foundation of willful ignorance of an exhibiting senior-citizen population; seriously compounding and prolonging the
problem. WHY? Some silently start from an underlying prejudice and flawed belief system that senior citizens are burdens that exhaust local resources and that their needs suppress a local community’s ability for economic growth. Willful blindness is an ageold justification, not a feasible solution, that calls for a serious exchange of preemptive ideas. Local media must also keep the public knowledgeable so that transparency is ensured in the decisive search for community solutions. Additionally, getting to know one’s parents, friends, and neighbors is important. If parents are getting out less, find out why and proactively address the situation and seek reasonable answers. Working with a primary medical care provider is a good first person to talk to about feelings of loneliness, and depression. During this National Loneliness Awareness week, please stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Winters Elder Day Council as we encourage the community to harness moments of connection with the people around us.
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The Winters Youth Day Committee is now meeting to plan the 86th annual Winters Youth Day Celebration events on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, 2024. This year is shaping up as one of the best events in years. The commitment by the students and staff of the Winters Joint Unified School District has been a refreshing boost to Youth Day. The Youth Day Fun Run will also make a comeback next year. We are still in need of a chairperson to run the organization of the park booths and entertainment. There will be a subcommittee just for that part of the day so one person is not left to work alone. We are also looking for someone to run the annual Kids Faire. Arrange for bounce houses, etc, and monitor the area on the day of the event. Lastly, we are in need of a theme for Youth Day. An award of $100 will be awarded to the best theme chosen. To volunteer or to submit your theme ideas by November 15 at 5 p.m. go to www.wintersyouthday.com. Come join in the Youth Day fun and help preserve this city tradition. MIKE SEBASTIAN President, Winters Youth Day Committee
Legal Advertising FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230867 10/12/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: TYLERS DVC Physical Address: 41 OAK AVE APT #3, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: : TYLER JACOB LAMOUREAUX 41 OAK AVE APT #3, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/12/2023 /s/ TYLER LAMOUREAUX Title of Officer Signing: OWNER 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 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 #449 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230844 10/05/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: GROOVE POINTE FITNESS Physical Address: 2135 SARATOGA PLACE, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): BETTER WITH J.R. LLC Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 2135 SARATOGA PLACE, DAVIS, CA 95616 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Date of Business: 09/05/2023 /s/ Jennifer Jones Title of Officer Signing: SOLE MEMBER, BETTER WITH J.R. LLC I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #440
NOTICE INVITING BIDS Project Owner: City of Winters Project: POOL RESURFACING PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 011-23) Location of Work: 718 Railroad Ave, Winters Ca 95694 as shown in Exhibt A of the Contract Documents Date Release: October 25, 2023 Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Winters City Hall Downstairs Conference Room, 318 First Street, Winters, CA 95694 on November 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time. Final Questions Due: November 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time. Bid Due Date: November 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time. The Scope of Work will consist of obtain permit from Yolo County Health, drain pool, remove all existing plaster to gunite shell, remove all tile in and around pool, prep for new surface, install new plaster and tile back to original form (Tile Color TBD); and any related requirements specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents or Code Requirements. Labor Code Compliance: It shall be mandatory upon the bidder to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractors, to comply with all Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to the payment of not less than the said specified prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract, employment of apprentices, hours of labor, certified payroll records, contractor and subcontractor registration, and debarment of contractors and subcontractors. Location to pick up bid information: Bidders are required to review the contract documents (including the more detailed Notice Inviting Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding the Project and submission of bids. The full set of contract documents is available electronically via the City of Winters website at www.cityofwinters.org/bids-and-rfps or by contacting Eric Lucero at (530) 681-1529. Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or bid bond secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City, the amount of which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total bid price, made payable to City of Winters as bid security. Contractor License: Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code in the following classification(s) throughout the time it submits its bid and for the duration of the contract: Class A. For further information, contact Eric Lucero at eric.lucero@cityofwinters.org or (530) 681-1529. 10/25, 11/1 #448
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230812 09/25/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Inner Pieces Gallery Physical Address: 1602 House Dr., Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: PO Box 164, Woodland, CA 95776 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Cherice David Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1602 House Dr., Woodland, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 1-21-09 /s/ Cherice David Title of Officer Signing: 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 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #445
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230838 10/02/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: A PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Physical Address: 1050 LAKE BLVD APT 44, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ANGEL AUGUSTO ANDRADE, 1050 LAKE BLVD APT 44, DAVIS, CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Angel Andrade Title of Officer Signing: OWNER 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 October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2023 #438
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230850 10/06/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: DIVINE GUT PAINTER Physical Address: 1412 ELIGIO LN, DAVIS, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ANGELO CZAR SAMORTIN MANZANO Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1412 ELIGIO LN, DAVIS, CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Angelo Czar Samortin Manzano Title of Officer Signing: 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 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #441
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230810 09/25/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Noroeste Physical Address: 44761 Garden Ct, El Macero, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1. Hiram Michael Sanchez, 44761 Garden Ct, El Macero, CA 95618, 2. Tatiana Diacova, 44761 Garden Ct, El Macero, CA 95618 Business Classification: A Married Couple Date of Business: N/A /s/ Hiram M Sanchez /s/ Tatiana Diacova Title of Officer Signing: 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 October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2023 #437
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230841 10/03/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: FAITH'S FARM & FLORAL Physical Address: 3970 PARTRIDGE AVE, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): CHARLOTTE FAITH BANDHU Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 3970 PARTRIDGE AVE, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/03/2023 /s/ Charlotte F Bandhu Title of Officer Signing: OWNER 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 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #443
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230781 09/13/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: CJAG Physical Address: 2793 HIGGINS ROAD, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): MARLA CLAYTON JOHNSON Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 2793 HIGGINS ROAD, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Marla Clayton Johnson Title of Officer Signing: 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 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #442
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230856 10/10/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: YOLO DRYER VENT CLEANING Physical Address: 1308 GARY WAY, WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ALFREDO JAIME RODRIGUEZ Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1308 GARY WAY, WOODLAND, CALIFOR 95695 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/09/2023 /s/ Alfredo Jaime Rodriguez Title of Officer Signing: 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 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #444
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230905 10/25/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: EDS ANYTIME TOWING Physical Address: 38612 KENTUCKY AVE, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: 244 ABELE STREET, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: : ERIC AMADO RODRIGUEZ 244 ABELE STREET, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/25/2023 /s/ Eric Rodriguez Title of Officer Signing: OWNER 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 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 #450
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230871 10/12/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: NORTH VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Physical Address: 4600 FERMI PLACE, DAVIS, CA 95618 Mailing Address: 1351 FARRAGUT CIRCLE, DAVIS, CA 95618 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): GREGORY SCOTT CHAPLA Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1351 FARRAGUT CIRCLE, DAVIS, CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Greg Chapla Title of Officer Signing: 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 October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2023 #446
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Offense puts up good fight By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer On Friday, Oct. 27, the Winters High School varsity football team made its way up to Colusa High School to face off against the RedHawks. With three back-to-back victories under their belt, the Warriors were devastated when the game ended in a loss of 20–35. “Ultimately, we picked a really bad time to play our worst game. Offensively I thought we played great, had over 400 yards of offense but had three costly turnovers and way too many penalties which put us in some bad situations — especially against a quality team
like Colusa,” said head coach Daniel Ward. With one of the best defensive teams the Warriors have had in a long time, it was shocking to see them struggle. Colusa managed to run almost 300 yards and had full control over the game. “It was extremely disappointing … we missed more tackles Friday night than we had combined all year,” Ward said. Despite the struggle the Warriors faced defensively, the offensive team put up a good fight and performed well. Sebastian Rodriguez continued to shine and has stepped up his game even more after losing Gio Jimenez to
a knee injury. Rodriguez carried the ball 16 times for a total of 160 yards. Sebastian Valadez and Diego Casillas also played great offensive games, each scoring a touchdown. Valadez contributed 75 receiving yards and Casillas contributed 81 yards. The offensive line performed a truly remarkable game. “I thought our offensive line was where we had our standout players in this game. Cam Higgins, Nate Figueroa, Victor Diaz, Robert Maggenti and Elijah Mayes all may have played their best game to date and dominated the line of scrimmage,” said Ward. The loss against
Colusa took the Warriors out of the running to win the Sacramento Valley League, however, their sights are still set on winning the section championship. “We are a little beat-up right now physically and it was very noticeable not having Gio out there on Friday, but we are excited to get him and a couple more guys back in time for the playoffs,” said Ward. The Warriors will play their last home game on Friday, Nov. 3, against Pierce High School at the Dr. Sellers Football Field. Junior varsity will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and varsity will kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Cross country puts on the speed in Pierce By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer The Winters High School cross country squad traveled to Pierce to compete on Wednesday, Oct, 25, and turn the Arbuckle Golf Course into a race track. Only two warriors were able to attend and compete, but that didn't deter them and both athletes made gains on their previous personal times. In the boys varsity 3.1-mile race, freshman Henry Girimonte finished ninth with a time of 20:44. Meanwhile in the junior varsity twomile race, Rodney Randall finished 11th with a time of 18:36.
“Rodney came through again with a huge improvement in his time running the two-mile race two minutes faster than his previous best. He ran the 2.1mile race in 18:37, an 8:55 per mile pace,” said head coach William Davis. “Henry equaled his fastest time last Wednesday running the 5K race in 20:45 then finished first in the Spooktacular fun run men’s 10K on Sunday, Oct 29 in 42:02 – nearly as fast over twice the distance. Both boys are learning what they are capable of and we have our league championships this coming Wednesday, Nov. 1.”
FARMSTAND Continued from Page 1 welcome, it’s still highly recommended to make reservations prior to visiting the Farmstand. The marketplace, however, is wide open and features fresh and preserved flowers, local, house-made products, fig jam, botanical balsamic vinaigrettes and honey. “The Farmstand ads a component for visitors where they can come and get a real taste of what western Yolo County is about. Just being in the space of inspiration and nature really uplifts people too,” said Galiano. “We also just want people to come and enjoy the countryside and to be able to replenish their soul. I’m grateful that I have the platform
and ability to provide this for people. Having my own experiences in this and watching people who are mentally fried, it’s a great way to give back and help people clear their minds.” With hospitality as its love language, Park Winters is also hosting its first Friendsgiving. This will
take place the day before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 22, starting at 3:30 p.m. and goes to 10 p.m. This buffet-style event is open to the public, however, one must purchase tickets to enter with first priority given to Park Winters’ Farm Club members. For more information
ZARAGOZA Continued from Page 1 the last seven to eight years. The financial industry is what I’ve stuck to and what I’ve been successful in. Right now, I do mortgages all over the country and am licensed in 17 different states,” said Zaragoza. “I’ve enjoyed doing that and making money, but I felt like something was missing. That’s when I decided to come back and I joined the Winters JUSD school board in 2020.” Growing up, Zaragoza played a big role in guiding his siblings and showing them the steps to take to get to college. This experience acted as a major influence for Zaragoza to come back, join
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is to stick through the struggles. It’s not going to come easy. Giving up is the easy way out, and you have to learn to bounce back up,” said Zaragoza. “I’d also say to use each other. Use friends, family and the community for guidance and help when you need it. That goes a long way. Also, stay organized and keep track of deadlines for college applications as well as applying for every scholarship you can. Over $100 million of scholarships go unclaimed every year in the US. Explore interests, visit colleges, become inspired and picture yourself on campus. It will really motivate you. Lastly, enjoy the moment with your friends and family.”
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The Winters Jr. Warriors would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Platinum sponsors for the 2023 season: First Northern Bank Hotel Winters DJ Barnett Entertainment Woodland Electrical Inc. Valley Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
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Sebastian Valadez Sebastian Valadez, a Winters High School junior, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. A starting receiver for varsity football, Valadez is an instrumental player and leads the league in receiving yards and touchdowns. “We have not had many players have a stretch like he is having. Besides being great on offense he is one of our best defensive players ... More important than any stat is the leadership he brings to our team. He is one of the hardest workers we have, one of the smartest players that I have ever coached and is highly respected by all of his teammates and coaches,” said head coach Daniel Ward.
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Superintendent discusses a new vision for schools By Diane Cary Special to the Express Everyone in Winters has a stake in the success of the Winters schools. Today’s students are tomorrow’s workers, leaders and voters, and it’s critical that we as community members support the schools and the students however we can. Winters Superintendent Rody Boonchouy will be the guest speaker at the Winters Friends of the Library annual gathering on Nov. 6, where he will speak on “A New Chapter for Winters Schools,” highlighting the new vision, mission and priorities for the district developed this past summer by the Superintendent, teachers and Board of Trustees. Libraries and schools are natural partners, promoting education and providing opportunities for learning. Boonchouy will discuss how the schools and the library can work together to support creative, engaged citizens. Boonchouy holds a Ph.D in education-
al leadership from UC Davis and spent much of his professional career in Davis, where he served on the founding team that built an innovative magnet school program known as the Da Vinci Charter Academy. He was a classroom teacher, then principal of DaVinci, and then served as the Associate Superintendent for Davis Joint Unified School District for five years before joining the Winters Joint Unified School District as Superintendent in 2022. Everyone is invited to the gathering on Monday, Nov. 6, at the Winters Community Library. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and socializing, followed at 7:10 p.m. by a brief business meeting and election of officers for 2024. Boonchouy’s talk will begin at 7:30 p.m., with time afterwards for questions and informal conversation. There is no charge for the event, but donations to support the library are always welcome. For more information, visit wfol.org.
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WTC brings ‘The Miracle Worker’ to stage Special to the Express The Winters Theatre Company cast and crew of the production of William Gibson’s “The Miracle Worker” are working hard as they hit the homestretch with opening night in sight just under two weeks away. Director Jesse Akers and the WTC board made the call to close the show as the pandemic caused massive shutdowns worldwide in March 2020. Three years later, Akers is back directing at the helm and is ready to bring the show to the stage once again with most of the original cast and a sprinkling of new actors. Opening night is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave., Winters). Tickets are available now for the opening weekend, as well as other shows on the calendar. “The Miracle Work-
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Alexis Velasquez as Annie Sullivan (right) teaches Reia Cooper as Pearl (left) how to communicate with Iris Girimonte as Helen Keller using signed letters. er” is the classic story of Anne (Annie) Sullivan who worked as the blind tutor to the deaf and blind Helen Keller. It is a sheer battle of wills as Anne works to break down the psychological walls that Helen has created. William Gibson’s story of persistence, courage and patience will resonate with those who have
lived with any type of illness, and experienced difficulty or challenge. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Opening weekend is Nov. 10, 11 and 12. Other shows are Nov. 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors and children 12 and un-
der. Tickets are available for purchase on the Winters Theatre Company website at winterstheatre.org. All shows will be at the Winters Community Center at 201 Railroad Ave. in Winters. For more information, visit the Winters Theatre Company website at winters theatre.org.
Winters Kiwanis hosts new events Special to the Express The Kiwanis Club of Winters is gearing up to host new events for the community. Winters Kiwanis members have been hard at work to plan fun community activities, start up youth leadership programs for Shirley Rominger Intermediate School and Winters Middle School students and collaborate with other local nonprofits to support the community.
Storytime in the park On Nov. 5, Winters Kiwanians bring storytime to the Rota-
ry Park Gazebo. The inaugural Kiwanis Reading Jamboree features a lineup of Winters community members and local educators who will read children’s storybooks out loud for a community storytime event – including stories read in Spanish and English. Winters Kiwanis is hosting a Book Match Up bracket to see which childhood favorite reigns supreme. After two weeks of voting online, the final round is live online. The winning book will be announced and read at the Reading Jamboree. Vote between the last two standing books before Sunday at https://bit. ly/47uptbd. Bring a blanket and celebrate reading. Local organizations that work to foster a love of learning and reading will be on site with resources, information, and some fun literacy activities. This fami-
ly-fun event is free to attend.
80s prom Winters Kiwanis is still in the beginning stages of building up its club and has big ideas that need funds. To support youth leadership opportunities, promote literacy and wellness, and establish a scholarship fund for high school students Winters Kiwanis board members are hosting the Back to the 80s prom gala on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2024 at Hotel Winters starting at 6 p.m. Dance the night away back to the 80s with music and more from DJ Barnett Entertainment. Attendees will enjoy a dinner, dancing, and a silent auction to raise additional funds to support local endeavors. Tickets are available online at https:// bit.ly/3PHtZvs. The Kiwanis Club of Winters first opened its charter
in August 2022. As a new 501(c)4 corporation, its all-volunteer team is focusing is on changing the world by serving children, one child, and one community at a time. In Winters, the service club is beginning to create opportunities and resources to support local youth. The Winters Kiwanis members are also working to provide support for the Kiwanis Family House in Sacramento. The Kiwanis Family House opened in July 1984 in response to an urgent need for temporary housing for the families of pediatric patients at the UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Those supports will help to provide resources for those families and support to Kiwanis Family House operations. To learn more, visit facebook.com/WintersCAKiwanis or email kiwanisclubofwinters @gmail.com.
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