Winters Express Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Local News Briefs

Express staff Hwy 128 cleanup day

Beautiful Winters is calling out for volunteers to join in helping to clean up Grant Avenue (Hwy 128) on Saturday, July 22, at 8 a.m. The effort is in part of the Caltrans Adopt-a-Highway Program. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.

For additional information, call 707-496-3600, email Winters.is.beautiful@gmail.com, or show up at Lorenzo’s Market parking lot on Saturday to lend a helping hand. Equipment of an orange vest, hard hat and a grabber tool will be provided.

The June effort resulted in the collection of nin bags of trash, one bag of recycling and 100 pounds of bulk trash.

Farmers market update

The Winters Farmers Market is now accepting WIC. The organizers have been working to bring in more vendors who provide locally-grown fresh produce. Those who are interested in becoming a vendor can get the process started by sending an email to wintersdowntown@gmail. com. The Winters Farmers Market runs every Sunday

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Trustee workshop to host in-depth discussions on where to spend funds

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

Winters Joint Unified School District is hosting a trustee study session that will take an in-depth look at each school site, and district-wide programs to engage in discussions on how funding can best be spent to best support students.

The Facilities Master Planning Workshop is being held on Thursday, July 20, from 4–6 p.m. in the Winters JUSD office board room (909 W. Grant Ave.). Jennifer Gibb, Van Pelt Construction Services project manager, and Trent Sommers, CA+SA studio principal architect will lead trustees through an overview of each school site’s deferred maintenance needs, portable classroom assessment and an overall site summary.

Winters JUSD has $23M available between the general fund, local bonds, developer

School district moves forward with Dual language immersion agreement

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

During its June 22, school board meeting the Winters Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees approved an agreement for the district Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program as well as heard an update to the school district’s emergency plans.

Assistant Superintendent Phoebe Girimonte presented an update on one of two agreements Winters JUSD has with the Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL).

“I want to clarify that this agreement is for our dual language immersion partnership and the training associated with supporting our teachers at (Waggoner Elementary) and (Shirley Rominger Intermediate) in this transition

from a developmental bilingual education model to a dual language immersion,” Girimonte said.

The first year of DLI training with SEAL was completed this year and Girimonte said, “this agreement would allow for professional learning to commence in August 2023, and conclude in June 2025.”

Part of this agreement includes a “twoyear professional development series on DLI pedagogy and classroom strategies” and Girimonte said the deal will also “allow us to continue with technical assistance for SEAL as we continue to scale up that program.”

The fiscal impact of the program is $22,500 which is being funded through the Dual Language Immersion Grant. It would be paid in two separate increments on  April 30, 2024, and April 30, 2025.

Trustees unanimously approved the program.

Emergency operations

Jenny Pinedo, director of special education and student services, presented an update on the development of an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for the school district.

Speaking on the purpose of this plan, Pinedo described the EOP as “a vital document that’s designed to guide a school district’s response to various emergencies or crises” as well as to “ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors in critical instances, including natural disasters, medical emergencies, acts of violence or any other unforeseen events.”

Continuing how the EOP does this, Pinedo said the EOP “serves as a comprehensive framework that outlines the roles, responsibilities, and protocols to be followed by school administrators, teachers, support staff and emergency

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fees, state funding and special reserves (capital). Trustees are being tasked to identify which opportunities and programs are a priority for the school district to focus those funds on.

Trustees will discuss whether the spaces at each site are over or under-utilized and if there are a dedicated number of classrooms being utilized for student support spaces or special programs. Other discussions on the agenda include strategies for implementing transitional kindergarten and preschool programs, food services and quick-start projects.

Gibb and Sommers will work with trustees to assist in their decision-making efforts and to discuss the next steps to finalize the Facility Master Plan or identify priority topics that require more research.

School board meeting

The regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting is

expected to begin around 6 p.m. after the workshop.

Trustees will hear a presentation from the BeSMART program on responsible gun storage and awareness to increase child safety and an update on the English Learner Master Plan and DELAC.

They will also hear updates on how funds from Measures R, D and P are being utilized in the ongoing facilities updates. Trustees are also expected to take action on the adoption of instructional materials, the Extended Learning Opportunities Program Plan and on recommendation regarding revisions to the superintendent’s annual base salary and term of employment.

The public can attend in person at the Winters JUSD office board room or can view it live via Zoom. The agenda and packet are available online at https://tinyurl.com/5n7jsbac.

Carrion headed to the big leagues

Rural residents, farmers bring groundwater-sustainability issues to Younty County supervisors

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors showed themselves to be — as one individual referred to himself in the public comments — “ag-vocates” in the board meeting on Tuesday, July 11.

Not only did they approve the acceptance of a sizeable grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, but the supervisors also addressed the seriousness of groundwater-sustainability issues raised by small farmers and rural residents in Yolo Coun-

ty’s areas of special concern.

The board received an update on the drought and current groundwater conditions spearheaded by the Yolo County manager of natural resources, Elissa Sabatini. She delved into reports of the dry wells popping up around Yolo County, which include 49 confirmed since 2021, 21 of those remaining dry; and the fact that there have been no reports since March of 2023. Sabatini also mentioned a current petition making the rounds on change.org

to stop drilling new wells on historically non-irrigated land of Yolo County.

The Yolo County director of environmental health, April Meneghetti, discussed the changes to the well-permitting process which includes additional review and analysis of agricultural well permit applications from both Yolo County Environmental Health (YCEH) and the Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Agency (YSGA) to remain compliant with Executive Order N-7-22.

Danny Carrion, Winters High School Class of 2019, was selected in the ninth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Read about Carrion’s athletic accolades on Page B6.

Help clean up Winters Nature Park

By Michaila Collins Putah Creek Council

Putah Creek Council will host a cleanup at Winters Nature Park along the creek on Sunday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Winters Nature Park (201 Railroad Ave.)

A lot of garbage and debris comes through the storm drains and end up in Winters waterways, we need the community to come help keep it clean and healthy! This is a

free event and Putah Creek Council will be providing lunch and family activities for after the cleanup. Come out and meet new friends and neighbors as we come together to take care of our community.

To register to volunteer for our community creek cleanup, visit www.putahcreekcouncil.org/ events.

Putah Creek Council is composed of dedicated volunteers, nature enthusi-

New Winters Express website

is coming on Monday, July 24

The new website is designed to offer a more user-friendly experience with improved navigation features and functionality for visitors and subscribers. The new website will be accessible to the public at www.wintersexpress.com

Questions, feedback or comments can be sent in an email to news@wintersexpress.com

Resúmen de noticias locales

en participar llamen al 415-996-8179.

Mercado agricultor actualizado

Comunidad de donación de sangre

East Main Street, Suite E Winters, CA 95694 530-795-3929

asts, creek lovers, and scientists who work together for the good of the creek. Every day, dedicated staff and an ambitious board of directors serve as advocates, teachers, cultivators, and restorationists of Putah Creek. The Putah Creek Council strives to work, protect and enhance Putah Creek, its watershed, and its tributaries through advocacy, education and community-based stewardship.

El mercado de Winters ahora está aceptando WIC. Los organizadores han estado trabajando para traer más vendedores que provean productos frescos cultivados localmente. Aquellos que estén interesados en convertirse en vendedores pueden iniciar el proceso enviando un correo electrónico a wintersdowntown@ gmail.com. El mercado de agricultores de Winters abre cada domingo en el centro del pueblo en Main Street de 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Los organizadores presentarán una extensión del mercado cada cuatro domingos para exhibir artesanía local y artesanos. La artesanía y el mercado de arte estarán establecidos en Paseo Park a la salida de Main Street. Las fechas disponibles para la temporada son Julio 23, Agosto 27 y Septiembre 24. Aquellos que estén interesados

El club quincenal de Winters estará asociándose con Vitalant para hospedar la próxima campaña de donación de sangre de la comunidad el Lunes 24 de Julio de 3 a 7 p.m. en el centro comunitario de Winters, en 201 Mains St. Se le recomienda a los miembros de la comunidad agendar una cita con Vitalant, sin embargo, la entrada libre es bienvenida.

Para agendar una cita contacte a Vitalant al 877-258-4825 y mencione el código de donación de sangre “SMFM164” o bien, visite https://tinyurl. com/t2yc8fcw.

Autorización de medicamentos

El distrito de la escuela unificada de enfermeras de Winters anunció a las familias que necesitan tomar medicamentos (prescrito o sin prescripción) a lo largo del día o que carguen medicamento de emergencia

en sus mochilas (incluyendo inhaladores, epinefrina o suministros para diabéticos) se requiere tener un formulario de autorización completo por su médico de cabecera o antes del primer día de clases. Los formularios deben ser entregados en la oficina de la escuela o enviados por correo electrónico a nurse@ wintersjusd.org.

Feria de útiles escolares

La alianza de niños del condado de Yolo estará presentando una feria de regreso a clases el Domingo 5 de Agosto, de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m. en el Oeste de Sacramento. Las familias del condado de Yolo que tengan hijos desde Jardín de niños hasta el grado 12 pueden reservar hasta 3 mochilas, con registro previo en https:// bit.ly/2023YCCABackpacks. El registro de mochilas cierra a las 5 p.m. el 21 de Julio. Más detalles estarán disponibles en el enlace, para preguntas o asistencia, marque al 916-572-0560.

Fideicomisarios aprueban nuevos cursos, plan de estudios

Los cursos nuevos fueron aprobados por la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District – Winters JUSD) durante su reunión del pasado 22 de Junio. Estos incluyen una nueva vía culinaria profesional, Macroeconomía AP y la renovación de los currículos de Ciencias desde kínder a quinto grado y de Español desde sexto a duodécimo grado.

Aunque se aprobaron en la reunión del 22 de Junio, las adiciones al curso se pre-

sentaron por primera vez ante los fideicomisarios como un elemento de información durante su reunión del 8 de Junio. La Asistente al Superintendente Phoebe Girimonte presentó los cambios propuestos a los fideicomisarios.

“Este año,” dijo, “nuestro equipo de Winters High School propone dos nuevos cursos. El primero es “AP Macroeconomics” (Macroeconomía AP) que “echaría un vistazo a la escala amplia de la economía, centrándose en las economías de los países y del mundo entero.”

“El próximo curso que se propone,” dijo Girimonte, “es el “Culinary III” (Arte Culinario III), y el título es “HERO” (como en HÉROE), que significa Emprendimiento en Hospitalidad y Operaciones de Restaurantes (Hospitality Entrepreneurship, and Restaurant Oper-

ations - HERO), este es un curso de educación técnica profesional que representaría una piedra angular en nuestro actual camino culinario” de los cuales actualmente solo hay dos. “Este curso se basaría en estudiantes que son trabajadores motivados que desean mejorar sus propias habilidades de empleabilidad a través del aprendizaje basado en proyectos,” dijo Girimonte. La fideicomisaria Kristin Trott le preguntó a Girimonte si el curso de Arte Culinario III podría incluir trabajar en negocios locales, a lo que Girimonte respondió que era una motivación principal para el curso. Girimonte también les dijo a los fideicomisarios que el número de estudiantes que planean tomar “AP Macroeconomics” es de 15 y de siete a 10 estudiantes para “Cu-

linary III.”

El pasado 22 de Junio, Girimonte le recordó al público que el material de estos dos cursos “permaneció disponible para su revisión hasta el 8 de Julio; en el caso de que se exprese alguna inquietud sobre esos materiales entre ahora y el final del período de visualización pública, traeríamos este tema nuevamente para que la junta lo considere en nuestra reunión de Julio.” La junta aprobó los cursos y aprobará los materiales en Julio.

Después de esto, Girimonte continuó con el reemplazo propuesto del plan de estudios de Español actual del distrito para los grados sexto al 12 y el plan de estudios de Ciencias aprobado por el estado para los grados Kinder hasta quinto. Estos son solo elementos de información, lo que significa que el personal de Winters JUSD recomienda que se adopte el material, pero no se votará hasta otra reunión de la junta después de los períodos de visualización pública. Con respecto al plan de estudios de Español, Girimonte dijo que “el año pasado, nuestros maestros de idiomas del mundo destacaron tres planes de estudio diferentes… reconociendo que nuestras licencias de VHL (Vista Higher Learning) iban a caducar.”

“En última instancia, sintieron que el plan de estudios más atractivo era “Senderos,” que no es nuestra adopción actual; sin embargo, la adopción del plan de estudios de Senderos tiene un costo muy similar al costo de “Descubre,” el plan de estudios de la VHL actualmente en uso, “y estamos en el ciclo en el que necesitamos renovar esas licencias,” dijo Girimonte.

Por lo tanto, Girimonte recomendó

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Community members and nature enthusiasts regularly explore and walk through the Winters Nature Park to experience the Putah Creek habitat and environment.

Personal del Express Traducido por Luca Navarette

Por Jacob Hoffman Traducido por Carol Alfonso

City of Winters

Fire

Jul. 5: Medical

Aid, 300 Block of Russell Street

~Investigation, Russell Street/Liwai Village Court

~Medical Aid, 600 Block of Fourth Street

~Medical Aid, 100

Block of E. Baker Street

Jul. 6: Medical

Aid, 800 Block of Jackson Street

~Vegetation Fire, Putah Creek/Winters Road

~Medical Aid, 300

Block of Rosa Avenue

~Medical Aid, 900

Block of Railroad Avenue

Jul. 7: Illegal

Burn Railroad Avenue/Wolfskill Street

~Medical Aid 100

Block of Riverview Court

~Medical Aid 100

Block of Purtell Court

Jul. 8: Medical

Aid, 1100 Block of Taylor Street

~Investigation, Road 35/Highway

128

~Water Rescue, Highway 128

Jul. 9: Medical

Aid, 100 Block of Purtell Court

~Medical Aid, 100

Block of E. Grant Avenue

~Medical Aid, East Street/E. Main Street

~Medical Aid, 30

Block of E. Main Street

~Vegetation Fire, Highway 128/Valley

Oak Drive

Jul. 10: Medical

Aid, 400 Block of Morgan Street

~Medical Aid, 300

Block of East Street

~Medical Aid, 200

Block of Rosa Avenue

~Investigation, 10 Block of Russel Street

~Vegetation Fire, Road 35/Highway

128

~Medical Aid, 100

Block of Orchard Lane

~Structure Fire, 3800 Block of Putah Ridge Trail

~Medical Aid, 800

Block of Jefferson Street

~Medical Aid, 400 Block of Morgan Street

Jul. 11: Vegetation Fire, Highway 16/County Road 40

~Medical Aid, 400

Block of Morgan Street

~Medical Aid, 100 Block of Orchard Lane

~Medical Aid, 400 Block of Russel Street

~Medical Aid, 400 Block of Plum Place

Police

Arrest Log

Jul. 8: Cortez, Omar (Age 30);

Charges: False Imprisonment, Violation of Court Order, Violation of Probation, Battery on Spouse/Ex-Spouse/ Date/Etc, Posses-

sion of Controlled

Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

~Jara, Miguel (Age 59), Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition:

Released on Notice to Appear

Jul. 10: Purtill, Frank (Age 55);

Charges: Causing Fure of Property, Arson; Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

~Carrion, Andrew (Age 21),

Charges: Solano Co. Warrant, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail Report Log

Jul. 10: 7:35 p.m., 20th block of Main Street, Audible Alarm

~7:45 p.m., 200th block of Main Street, Vehicle Tow

Jul. 11: 8:28 a.m., Morgan Street/E. Grant Avenue, Vehicle Tow

Jul. 12: 4:48 a.m., 100th block of Main Street, Audible Alarm

Kristin Sicke, the YSGA executive officer, talked to the board about the groundwater conditions and highlighted localized areas around Yolo County referred to as “areas of special concern” due to the dire conditions of the groundwater there.

“We do recognize there are some localized issues,” Sicke said. “So, in developing the groundwater sustainability plan, we divided the subbasin into six unique management areas because we want to recognize the unique, hydro-geologic conditions that exist.

“We’re tracking groundwater conditions in these six areas, but within those, we’ve started to find that there is a trend in declining groundwater levels in smaller units. So, this issue of scale is something the YSGA is currently grappling with be-

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responders” as well as to “establish a coordinated and systematic approach to emergency management, helping schools minimize confusion, make informed decisions, and effectively respond to these emergencies.”

The development of the EOP is being coordinated by the EOP Committee, a group that consists of qualified and relevant staff members who help make decisions related to emergencies “including those with expertise in areas such as emergency management, education, security, public

cause as reporting to the state, we feel like we’re OK, but we do need to manage things locally to ensure that projects and management actions are completed to ensure those localized hot spots are taken care of.”

According to Sicke, the areas of special concern were added toward the end of the creation of the groundwater sustainability plan and there aren’t yet definitive borders to highlight these areas. She also cited data gaps surrounding the subsurface conditions in these areas of special concern, adding that more analysis needs to be done so that the YSGA can better assess whether or not new wells should be drilled in these areas.

Sicke also said the YSGA is working with their legal counsel to ensure they’re adhering to the legal rights of those who wish to drill new wells.

The public comment section was filled with locals from these spe-

health, and law enforcement,” Pinedo said. The committee assesses the school district’s vulnerabilities, develops response protocols, and establishes communication plans.

Once the committee has drafted their proposed EOP, Pinedo said they will bring it back for the trustees’ input before submitting a final version to the board for approval.

Trustee Joedy Michael asked about the specifics of the timeline, to which Pinedo answered that the committee will have a draft for the trustees in October and that the committee will be working every two

cial areas of concern urging the board to uphold sustainability in the YSGA’s sustainable groundwater management plan.

Farmers and rural residents who’ve lived in these areas of special concern for generations stepped up to the podium to give the same anecdotal evidence and real-time effects of what the decline in groundwater levels is having on their lives.

One such local who lives in the northwestern area of Winters is Grant Davis, a retired civil and agricultural engineer who spent his career in agricultural water management.

“In the first 13 years of living in northwest Winters, water levels dropped at about 1 foot per year. Since 2013, water levels have dropped about four times as much per year,” Davis said. “The acceleration of these declines coincides with changing land use north of the city of Winters and north of

weeks and coordinating parts of its plans with everyone who needs to work on it so it can be ready then.

Superintendent Rody Boonchuoy, who sits on the committee, told the trustees, “We’re sitting around the table with all of these interest groups and experts, including fire and (police departments) and having

Golden Bear. A large block of previously grazing land and dry land was developed into about 1,400 acres; in addition, about 800 acres of previously annual crop ground was converted into permanent crops.”

On the data-gap issue, Davis pressed for urgency. “My concern is that data gaps translate to time and we don’t have time,” he said. Action has to be taken. It’s a simple problem, we’re taking more water out of the ground than is going into the ground, and we need to take action to rebalance the system so that we’re not over-drafting groundwater.”

Supervisors deliberated, showing collective concern regarding the groundwater issues in these designated areas and consideration of a potential pause in drilling permits while also adhering to the legal rights of those who yearn to drill more wells and who have permits pending.

conversations about worst-case scenarios” to determine “what do we need to have in place so that we’re proactive to ensure the safety of our kids.”

“At the end of the day,” Boonchuoy concluded, “you’ll be able to sleep better at night because our No. 1 priority of keeping our students safe will be addressed.”

In December 1985, Winters High School had five girls selected to play on the Butte View Athletic League basketball all-star team.

Obituary

Feb. 2, 1936–

July 6, 2023

Mary, a much-admired lifelong resident of Winters, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2023, due to complications from leukemia.

Mary devoted her entire life to her family. She served as the No. 1 cheerleader for her children, grandchildren and great-grandkids’ sporting events, from pee wee to the collegiate level. There were no limits to her support. Her smile was contagious and her affection for her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids was never-ending. Her home was a gathering place for family and friends; a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, play “Ronda,” and watching westerns and her beloved Giants. She will be sorely missed.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, José, and daughter Diana, parents Juan and Lucia Martinez, brothers Baldomero Ramos and John Martinez, nephews Bobby (Debbie) Martinez and Steve Martinez. She is survived by her loving children, Joe (Su-

145 Years Ago

July 20, 1878

(From the files of The Winters Advocate) Married in Solano County, near Winters, July 14, 1878, by Rev. R. T. McCleny, of Lake port, Miss Mary Hinelay, of Pleasant Vally and Charles Sinclair, of Winters.

sie) Campos, Johno Campos and Isabel (Scott) Kusumoto; and grandchildren Joey (Sarah) Campos, Daniel (Caitlin) Campos, Cody (Sierra) Campos, Anna (Omar) Silva and Connor Kusumoto; eight (with another on the way) great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews MaryLou Ramos, Michael Ramos, Carmina (Stephen) Caselli, Gene (Margie) Martinez and Lela Martinez; sisterin-laws Isabel Ramos and Isabel Martinez and other relatives and lifelong friends. Please consider a blood donation as transfusions extended Mary’s life for everyone to enjoy her presence.

Service to be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Winters.

The erection of a calaboose in Winters, on the east side of the railroad was commenced on Monday last and will be completed this evening for the reception of Sunday guests. The building is 18x15 feet, containing two cells 9x12 feet each and a corridor 3 feet in width.

New crop wheat is going forward by Vaca Valley Railroad at the rate of about 100 tons a day. The fine new warehouse of Ben. Ely, Sr., at Ely Station, is completed and receiving grain on storage.

The Sacramento Record-Union of Wednesday had the following item: “Theodore Winters recently purchased the Grundon Ranch of Mrs. Grundon. The ranch is well known in this county as a most valuable property. It contains about 1,000 acres, and is situated upon the Freeport road, about four miles from this city, lying between the Riverside road and the Freeport road.”

130 Years Ago

July 22, 1893

Walter Hemenway and J. M. Goffland went into the hills, on a camping trip, last Tuesday. They expect to be gone several days. Walter

was armed with his camera, so that he might take some of the beautiful views unfolded to the gaze in the canyons in the hills.

George W. Chapman’s horse ran away Thursday afternoon, while hitched to the buggy, and Mr. Chapman was thrown out and severely hurt. The buggy ran over him and the spring for holding the reins was driven into his thigh making a severe cut.

As will be seen by reference to the advertisement, the firm of Day & Wyatt has been changed to Day & Watson, Dr. Wyatt having sold his interest in the business to Dr. V. B. Watson of Hopland.

Miss Maude Culton returned Tuesday from an extended visit with relatives in Newman, Stanislaus county. She was accompanied on her return by her aunt, Miss Mary Crawford, who will spend some time here. We must have money, and we ask all those to whom we send statements and those who know themselves indebted to us, to settle their accounts in part, if they are not able to pay all. Remember, that it takes money to conduct newspaper as well as any other business.

Mrs. E. J. Clark has moved her restau-

– personal consideration, understanding, and consistent support – you can expect from us.

rant into Hemenway’s building on the corner of Main and First streets, occupying the room formerly used by this paper as an office.

William Brinck’s new house has been completed and the family has moved in.

95 Years Ago

July 20, 1928

Dr. W. B. Felger of Grand Junction, Colorado, arrived in Winters last week and has now taken over the practice of Dr. Arthur C. Huntley. The latter has been practicing here the past few years while his son, Arthur was attending the Agricultural College at Davis. Dr. Huntley plans soon to leave for Mendocino county where he has a ranch near Point Arena.

Mrs. Ray Holcomb and little daughter, Ruby Evelyn left Davis Wednesday evening on the 6:58 limited to visit her parents and other relatives in Chaomia, Missouri.

Fred Barker and family left Saturday for Los Angeles where they are visiting with relatives.

James Felix left Monday to join a motor party at Davis, en route to the Presbyterian summer conference at Tahoe, which convenes July 16–22.

George Rice and motor party, Jim Rice, Elmore Pearse and Henry Meyers spent the week initiating the abalone season at Bodega Bay.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Johnston and son, Vernon left Tuesday for a month’s outing at Yellowstone Park.

The Ish ranch in the Olive district was sold last week

to A. Ruggles. H. M. Ball and W. H. Gregory are moving into their new offices in the Bank of Italy building at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Main Street which have been made ready by complete renovation and improvements.

80 Years Ago

July 23, 1943

At a meeting of the farm labor committee of Yolo County, held Wednesday night in Woodland, the wage scale for unskilled farm help was set at 65 cents per hour.

At a quiet but prettily appointed wedding, nuptial vows were taken Wednesday night. July 21 by Miss Marjorie Herron and T/Sgt. William F. Singleton in the home of the bride’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Herron.

S. Sgt. Russell H. and Mrs. Pleasants of San Diego spent his weekend furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pleasants in Pleasants Valley.

Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Gale received a letter Monday from their son, Lt. Robert Gale, who is now in India.

Sebastian Lopez is at home on a 15-day furlough. Lopez is a radio operator and graduated last May at Sioux Falls. He is now at Hobbs Field, New Mexico.

James Foss Moore was commissioned July 2 as a second lieutenant in the U. S. army following completion of a 13-week course for officer candidates at Camp Lee, Virginia.

Miss Maralea Franke, student nurse in a San Francisco

tal, is having a threeweeks vacation. She plans to spend a part of the time at Russian River resorts.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Adams, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Sackett, Jerry and Claire Adams, Charles and Colleen Clayton, spent the weekend on the coast at Fort Bragg.

Mary Martinez Campos

Courtesy photo Mary Martinez Campos

Picked by Charley Wallace

Express File photo

Pictured (left to right) Coach Elizabeth Coman, Chrissy Hill, Michelle Delbar, Kim Boehrer, Teresa Rodriguez and Isabel Campos, who was named All-League Most Valuable Player.

on downtown Main Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The organizers are introducing an extension to the market every fourth Sunday to showcase local craft and artisan vendors.

The Crafts and Art Market booths will be set up in Paseo Park off of Main Street. The available dates for the season are July 23, Aug. 27 and Sept. 24.

Those who are interested in participating should call 415-9968179.

Community blood drive

The Winters Fortnightly Club is partnering with Vitalant to host the upcoming community blood drive on Monday, July 24, from 3–7 p.m. at the Winters Community Center, 201 Main St. Community members are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Vitalant, although walkins are welcome. To schedule an appointment contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention blood drive code “SMFM164” or visit https://tinyurl.

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que la junta considere “adoptar el plan de estudios de “Senderos” para los grados sexto a 12, y que utilizaríamos “Temas 2023” para nuestro curso de Español AP en Winters High School.”

Girimonte también señaló que estos materiales estarán “a la vista del público a partir del 5 de Julio y finalizarán el 3 de Agosto, después de lo cual el personal devolverá la recomendación” para un voto formal de aprobación. El fideicomisario Sterling Davis le preguntó a Girimonte si habrá tiempo para obtener el material antes de que comiencen las

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Summer street paving City manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa announced details about the summer street paving project that is expected to being the end of July on Friday. However, on Monday, Ed Carbahal of Vintage Paving Company — who is the lead on the project, told the Express the project is being delayed due to issues in the delivery of materials and scheduling challenges. More information regarding the paving project will be shared as it is confirmed.

School medication authorization

Winters Joint Unified School District nurses announced that families who have students who need to take medication (prescribed or over the counter) during the school day or who carry emergency medication in their backpacks (including inhalers, epinephrine, or diabetic supplies) are required to have medication authorization forms completed by their healthcare providers on or before the first day of school.

clases; Girimonte dijo que Winters JUSD ya está en contacto con Senderos para obtener una licencia que le permita al distrito acceder a su biblioteca digital, pero Girimonte reconoce que puede haber un “pequeño retraso” en la obtención de materiales físicos y que los maestros están conscientes de esto. La Presidenta de la Junta Escolar, Carrie Green, preguntó si había una necesidad asociada de capacitación, a lo que Girimonte señaló que el costo de la capacitación está incluido en el impacto fiscal. La siguiente recomendación fue hecha por un equipo de educadores K-quinto de las escuelas primarias

The forms should be turned in to the school site office or emailed to nurse@wintersjusd. org. Links to the forms were sent out via a ParentSquare notification and are available at each of the school site offices.

School supply fair

The Yolo County Children’s Alliance is holding a free Backto-School Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. in West Sacramento.

Yolo County families with children in Kindergarten through 12th grade can reserve up to three backpacks by preregistering at https://bit.ly/2023YCCABackpacks. Backpack registration closes at 5 p.m. on July 21. More details are available at the link, For questions or assistance, call 916-5720560.

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Waggoner y Shirley Rominger Intermediate para adoptar los estándares de Ciencias de “Amplify for California Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)” certificados por el estado. Girimonte señaló que el impacto fiscal fue “significativo” llegando a $186,000 para la adopción de NGSS en grados desde Kinder hasta quinto, y sería financiado a través de una subvención para artes y ciencias y fondos de lotería restringidos. Los materiales de este curso también estarán disponibles para que el público los vea durante el mismo período que el sexto al duodécimo de Español (del 5 de Julio al 3 de Agosto).

Lake Berryessa water levels down

Express staff

The water level of Lake Berryessa went down during the past week by 0.45 feet, with a decrease in the storage of 7,995 acre-feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, July 18, the lake

Boca do Rio at the Gazebo July 27

By Diane Cary Special

The Winters Friends of the Library’s 2023 Summer Concerts at the Gazebo winds up with Boca do Rio bringing their infectious Brazilian samba-funk to the Rotary Park gazebo on Thursday, July 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

After a decade of performing in San Francisco’s live music scene, Boca do Rio has evolved into a multi-layered Brazilian-American psychedelic electro-funk party. Their sound is steeped in the traditional rhythms of Brazilian sambas and choros with a decidedly

modern and funky edge. Learn more at bocadorio.com

This is WFoL’s 25th year of hosting concerts, creating community and supporting the library!

Invite your friends and neighbors, bring a blanket or lawn chairs or sit on the grass, sip a cool drink, and enjoy some fine

live music on a summer evening. The concerts are free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. WFoL will have refreshments and quality used books for sale, and all proceeds will support the Winters Community Library. For more information, visit wfol.org.

level was 427.68 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,326,372 acre-feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 276 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 496 cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 44 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.

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Courtesy photo Boca do Rio will bring the Brazilian samba-funk to Winters on Thursday, July 27 starting at 7 p.m.

Revel in mistaken identities, triviality of love this weekend in “Twelfth Night”

Winters Shakespeare Workshop (WSW), a Winters Friends of the Library program, will inspire laughter through mischief-making and humorous events this weekend.

Under the guidance of directors Megan Abbanat and Olivia Caserta, WSW partici-

pants will be performing Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night” on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22 at 8 p.m. on the Winters City Park playground stage.

“Twelfth Night” follows the story of twins who are separated following a shipwreck.

Viola decides to disguise herself as a boy and becomes entangled in a love triangle that only grows more

confusing with the reappearance of her brother Sebastian. The story explores multiple themes including deceit, disorder, madness, the triviality of love and a case of mistaken identity. This year’s cast features teenage actors are supported by a troupe of younger dancers who kick off the show by engaging the cast in

a dance battle. The performances are free to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to view the production. There will be refreshments for sale during intermission. Theplayground area will be closed during the performances to prevent noise from overwhelming the play. For more information, visit wfol.org.

WTC presents “Much Ado About Nothing” in August

By Germaine Hupe and Rodney Orosco Special to the Express

He swears he will remain a bachelor, but there is something about her. She loathes him and yet can’t keep away from him. His friend falls for her cousin. Her cousin is smitten. A wedding is on. A wedding is off. And then there is the evil half-sister.

Yes, this year’s summer play in the park is a romantic comedy, perhaps one of THE romantic comedies, and it was written and performed more than 400 years before Harry ever meets Sally.

Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” will grace the boards at the Winter’s Community Center this summer on Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 4 through Aug. 12. The Winter’s Theatre Company (WTC) will perform inside this year, because of structural prob-

lems with the outdoor stage.

“Much Ado About Nothing” is a favorite of both actors and audiences, dating back to its first performance in 1598. The play’s enduring popularity is due to its romantic plots, witty dialogue, hilarious comic scenes, and even a touch of melodrama in the form of a plotting villain who is determined to destroy the reputation and happiness of major characters (sound familiar?).

The play’s two love stories are very different and serve as foils for each other. Beatrice is a witty, merry young woman who appears to dislike Benedick, a young officer, and she uses him as a target for her considerable verbal skills. Benedick, a confirmed bachelor, rails against women in general, and Beatrice in particular. These two engage in a verbal battle of the sexes ev-

ery time they meet. It is, however, obvious to everyone but Beatrice and Benedick that they are meant for each other, and their friends plot to bring them together.

The other love story is traditional and uses

one of Shakespeare’s favorite devices, love at first sight. Hero, Beatrice’s cousin, is a gentle, soft-spoken young woman. Her charm and demeanor attract Claudio, another young officer, who falls in love with

her at their first meeting and plans to marry her as soon as a wedding can be arranged.

Unfortunately, a villainous plot to ruin Hero’s reputation threatens the happy ending but adds suspense and drama to the story.

The audience then meets the comic characters of the town, constable Dogberry and her sidekick Verges. Dogberry is well-meaning but self-important, inept, and given to hilarious malaprops. Verges is Dogberry’s “yes man” and foil for her humor. The night watchmen are typical working-class citizens who misunderstand most everything they see, but they end up “saving the day.”

“Much Ado About Nothing” was originally set in Messina (Sicily), but acting companies often change the physical location and timeframe of Shakespeare’s plays, as they are in the pub-

lic domain. WTC’s production is set in Spanish–California. Movie-goers may be reminded of Zorro movies which used a similar backdrop. These “Californios” maintained a lifestyle similar to that of the Spanish aristocracy, one based on family honor and tradition, one enhanced by religious faith. The early Californio setting of this production makes it especially appealing to local audiences who may find the setting familiar. For audiences accustomed to bringing food and drink for the outdoor theater setting, this year we are looking forward to selling Mexican food and treats before the show and at intermission, to be enjoyed inside. For tickets and more information, visit www.winterstheatre. org, or call 530-7954014.

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Jessica Hanselman Gray as Beatrice, Jennifer Rutherford as Hero, Rachel Howard-Till as Ursula and Sarah Shirley as Margaret perform in “Much Ado About Nothing.”

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Josh Masem plays the role of Malvolio in “Twelfth Night” this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. on the Winters City Park’s wooden playground stage.

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Wednesday, July 19 Creek Explorers: Predatory Birds, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library

Wednesdays

Eat Well Yolo Drive – Through Food Distribution, Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. As supplies last, Winters High student parking lot, off Railroad Avenue

Thursday, July 20

Summer Program: Nature Journaling, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library

Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., School District Office, Zoom Meeting info, check https://bit.ly/ WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySite

Gazebo Concert Series: Los Tres de Winters, 7-8:30 p.m., Rotary Park Gazebo

Thursdays

Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m. As supplies last, RISE, Inc., 417 Haven St., 530-668-0690

Friday, July 21

WSW Presents "Twelfth Night", 8 p.m., Winters Wooden Park Playground Stage

Saturday, July 22

WSW Presents "Twelfth Night", 8 p.m., Winters Wooden Park Playground Stage

Monday, July 24

Winters Community Blood Drive, 3 –7 p.m., Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.), Register at Vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825 with code 'SMFM164'

Tuesday, July 25

Summer Program: Magician Brian Scott, 3:30 p.m., Winters Community Library

Winters Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/planning-commission/

Upcoming

Wednesday, July 26

Creek Explorers: Aquatic Macroinvertebrates 2 p.m., Winters Community Library

Thursday, July 27

Summer Program: Triple Raptor Rally, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library

Library Services

Winters Library Open to Public (No School in Session)

Winters Community Library, Mon/Wed: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue/Thu: 12–8 p.m., Fri/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

Older Adult Programs

Winters Senior Foundation Chair Yoga Class for Seniors, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)

Winters Senior Foundation Social Gathering Thurdays, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)

Ongoing

Winters Farmers Market, Sundays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Main Street – downtown Winters, discoverwinters. com/farmers-market

Winters Wide World of Sports exhibit (Closing July 30) Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Winters Museum, 13 Russell St. Winters Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Winters Community Library, Margaret Parsons Room, wfol.org

Rotary Club of Winters meeting, Thursdays, Noon, The Buckhorn Winters Museum public hours, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St.

Winters Open Mic, third Saturday of the month, 6 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 5 p.m.), Downtown Main Street.

Kiwanis Club of Winters meeting, fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m., Hooby's Brewing

Democracy Winters meeting, third Saturdays, 10 a.m.Noon, Meeting details in newsletter, contact info@ democracywinters.org

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings:

» St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. (back entrance) Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m. and Fridays, 7-8 a.m.

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History, highlights of local sports

If there’s anything Winters does as well — or better — than agriculture, it’s athletics. Sports are an integral part of the town’s heritage, and although the sports exhibit at the Winters Museum will be replaced soon, the competitive spirit of athletes past and present lives on in the thriving sports culture of Winters.

The town itself was started in 1875 with the earliest evidence of sports in Winters being in 1877. According to Tom Crisp, local historian/author/ former Winters High School teacher and athletic director/former (and sometimes current) high school and middle school basketball coach, the Woodland town baseball team challenged the Winters baseball team to a game which indicates there must have been a team present in the small town to challenge.

While Crisp found that evidence in an old article, he also suspects it was highly likely horse racing may have been the first sport to make its way into town as Theodore Winters bred racehorses on his property.

“The high school started in 1892 and it was very, very small. In 1898, they had a baseball team, but whether all those guys that were on that team actually went to the high school or were just high school age is not clear,” said Crisp. “An athlete who comes to mind is Jonah Graff. He went to WHS and graduated with a commercial diploma which basically is there for someone who needs some of the basics to go into business. He got that in 1913, is not in the high school at all, then in 1915 he goes back to WHS and he and Percy Ritchie were the leading players on the WHS basketball team and were later dubbed the ‘Winters Champs.’ Then in 1917, Ritchie, Graff, and Pete and Bill Scott went and played on the St. Mary’s team. Jonah’s St. Mary’s letterman’s jacket is here in the exhibit, too.”

Although women’s sports weren’t as prominent back in the day, there was a women’s basketball team (Crisp estimates it started around 1906) before a men’s basketball team at WHS (which started in 1911) — while football didn’t get started until

Tom Crisp stands in front of a display case featuring all things Winters sports from race horses and archived Express sports articles, to baseball bats and Warriors swag.

1928. Crisp also mentioned the town had a golf team once upon a time and even a ninehole golf course in the Golden Bear area.

“I started doing research into all this when I was the WHS athletic director from 2002 to 2011. To me, the most impressive thing I found is the quality and quantity of the athletes in Winters

who have gone on and made their name elsewhere. We got Jack Brink who was a gold medalist in rowing, Phil Snow used to be a defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, Frank Demery who graduated in 1927 and played in the major leagues for about 12 years with a batting average of .299 and in 1934 he was the MVP

that welcomes our out-of-town visitors, newcomers and long-time residents with information and community events of Winters and the surrounding areas. This full color magazine will be direct mailed to over 4,100 homes in Winters on Friday, August 25th and available at key locations.

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of the pacific league and the list goes on,” said Crisp. “One of the things I also wanted to convey with this exhibit is the breadth of athletic participation and also the fact that you don’t have to be a great athlete to be involved in athletics. There’s Phil Snow like I said before,

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“To me, the most impressive thing I found is the quality and quantity of the athletes in Winters who have gone on and made their name elsewhere.”

Tips to select a home water-treatment system

Special to the Express

Home Water Treatment

If you are concerned about the quality of your home’s water, there are several treatment options that can help you improve its taste, odor and overall safety.

Homeowners have become increasingly concerned about the quality of drinking water as news pours in from around the country about lead contamination or cities whose water supply is unsafe. Likewise, people with private water supplies from sources such as wells may be concerned about the water quality.

Concern about contamination has led a lot of homeowners to treat their water through various home water treatment systems. No single system can prevent all contaminants, but different methods can work together.

Water quality

Water quality refers to the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of

water, including its clarity, taste, odor and safety for human and environmental health.

Before you choose a treatment option, it’s important to have your water tested to determine what, if any, contaminants are present.

This can help you choose the right treatment method and ensure that it is effective in removing the specific contaminants that are present in your water.

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Water treatment classification

Most water treatment methods and equipment can be classified as either point-of-use (POU) or point-of-entry (POE) systems. POU are usually installed close to where the water is used, such as at the end of a kitchen faucet or in the plumbing line under the sink. They treat small amounts of water — usually the amount that the average family uses per day for drinking and cooking.

POE systems treat

water as it enters the home and are usually larger and more expensive. They are typically found in the basement or utility area. These systems are also called “whole house” systems.

Treatment options

Filtration is a common water treatment option that involves removing contaminants by passing water through a physical barrier. Some common filtration systems include activated carbon filters, reverse osmosis systems and UV filters. Each type of filter

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is designed to remove different types of contaminants. You’ll need to purchase the right one for your needs.

Water that contains high levels of calcium and magnesium is considered “hard.” Water softeners can replace these minerals with sodium or potassium ions which prevent buildup in pipes and appliances and improve the taste of your water.

Distillation involves boiling water and then collecting the steam that is produced. This process removes contaminants that have a higher boiling point than water, such as heavy metals and certain chemicals.

Ultraviolet radia-

There are many different types of filters available for homeowners to choose from. Determine which type is most appropriate for your home based on what functions you want a filter to provide.

tion treatment kills microorganisms using special lamps. It’s a chemical-free option for destroying bacteria, viruses and protozoa. It destroys even organisms that are resistant to chlorine, but it will not remove heavy metals, petroleum products or pharmaceuticals. Each treatment option comes with its own cost and maintenance requirements. Some systems require more maintenance than others. Researching your options can help you find a water treatment option that meets your specific needs and helps ensure that your home’s water is clean, safe and enjoyable to drink.

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Is it hot enough for you?

Some of us can take the heat while others melt. I used to think that the heat didn’t bother me until it was over 104 degrees, in the shade.

This week is making me rethink my position. I still chased a golf ball around the links last weekend.

While we started way too late, it is hard to play in the dark, we managed to finish before it got really hot. I saw a twosome teeing off at 1 p.m. and wondered what was wrong with them.

The secret to staying comfortable in the heat is to drink a lot of water, or other beverages. When you drink a few Gatorades and a couple of bottles of water and don’t even think of using a bathroom, you know it is hot out there. A few years ago, on an unusually hot day at the golf course, I was complaining about the heat and worried about heat stroke. “As long as you are hydrated and sweating, you’ll be fine,” was the opinion of our medical expert. I think about his advice whenever I’m wiping my brow and cleaning sweat off my glasses. There are a lot of new people in Winters and I wonder if anyone told them about heat in the Central Valley.

If they came from the Bay Area, they think that when it gets dark, it cools off. Welcome to Winters, land of the midnight air conditioner.

One of the good things that come with new home construction is that young people move to Winters.

When our house was built in 1977, we were on the edge of town and almost everyone had children. As more homes were built, north and west of us, it seems that we are now closer to the middle of Winters and there were fewer and fewer children in the neighborhood. I have been seeing more and more

young people walking their dogs, or pushing strollers around our cul-de-sac, and that puts a smile on my face.

I’m learning to dislike PG&E. Not at my house, thanks to solar panels on my roof, but at my office.

I’ve changed out light bulbs and hung window shades in front of a lot of single-pane windows, to no avail.

I’m working on putting murals in front of all of the windows to try and block out the sun. It might be good advertisement for the museum, but I’m not sure how much of the heat they will block. I can only hope they lower my electric bill, at least a little.

When they tore down my old office, I transferred a lot of the solar panels to my home. I traded the rest for new flooring for the museum, but that is looking like a bad trade. The roof on the old library building was old and needed replacing when I moved and I was told not to put solar on an old roof. Well, a few years after I moved in, the city put on a new roof, but my old solar panels were already installed on someone else’s roof.

When I contacted solar companies about adding a few panels to my office roof, they seem happy to talk to me. Then I tell them that the city owns the building and I get the silent treatment. I’m not sure I want to put any more money into a building that I don’t own, but my feelings for PG&E might put me over the edge. My son told me that adding solar is just prepaying your PG&E bill, but with the rate increases we have seen over the years, I’m not sure he is right.

If anyone knows a good (but cheap) solar installer, have them call me. Stay cool, and have a good week.

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A love letter to Winters

When we moved here during the pandemic 3.5 years ago, I never would’ve guessed the impact this little town would have on me. As my husband and I depart to our next adventure in Germany, I couldn’t help but reflect on all the things I love about this town.

I will miss the charm, especially during Autumn when we gather outdoors for music in our cozy sweaters and pumpkins line the downtown streets. I will miss the culture, art and music.

The gazebo concerts in July, open mic nights, art studios, and annual festivals. Don’t even get me started on the Tractor Parade, where you may have seen us as volunteers holding the “North Pole” at the end of the parade. To think we won’t be here for that this year nearly brings a tear to my eye.

I’ll miss all the little things that make this place unique. The single parking meter. The piano downtown. Chance, the beautiful, friendly kitty who greets everyone at Pizza Factory. Mostly, I will miss the people and the

community. I can’t begin to describe what living here has meant to me. I’ve met so many incredible folks, all who share a love for Winters and making it a great place to live. I will always call this town a second home. Until next time. Winters, we love you!

MOLLY ROE

No place like home

As I reflect on what Winters means to me, I can’t help but think of the people and fami-

lies that have touched our lives. Growing up less than 20 miles from Winters in Vacaville, I did not realize what a hidden gem this town was until we moved here right before we had our first child 13 years ago.

This town has embraced my family and me in so many ways that we feel a sense of belonging. It is a special feeling when you know you are in the exact right place that you need to be.

My husband (Mel) and I have three children (12, 10, and seven) all attending the public schools, we own the local coffee shop in town, Steady Eddy’s, and we live on W Main Street. I am extremely active in the Winters Downtown Business Association and have the privilege of working with my business peers to help bring the best experiences when visiting Downtown Winters.

Winters is extraor-

dinary to me because it has given my family a forever home. We are 100-percent Winters people now. My husband bounced around a lot when he was younger, moving all over Vallejo during elementary school, almost a new school each school year, and so being in one steady place to raise our children has been the biggest sense of pride and accomplishment

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cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank cashier s check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below of all right title and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below The sale will be made but without covenant or warranty expressed or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest and late charges thereon as provided in the note(s) a d v a n c e s , u n d e r t h e t e r m s o f t h e D e e d o f T r u s t , i n t e r e s t thereon fees charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice o f S a l e ) r e a s o n a b l y e s t i m a t e d t o b e s e t f o r t h b e l o w T h e a m o u n t m a y b e g r e a t e r o n t h e d a y o f s a l e T r u s t o r : K I N D

other common designation if any shown above The property heretofore described is bein g sold “as is” If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason the successful bidder s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and t h e s u c c e s s f u l b i d d e r s h a l l h a v e n o f u r t h e r r e c o u r s e I f n o street address or other common designation is shown directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale The following s t a t e m e n t s ; N O T I C E T O P O T E N T I A L B I D D E R S a n d N OTIC E TO PR OPER TY OWN ER a r e s ta tu to r y n o ti c e s fo r a l l one to four single family residences and a courtesy notice for all other types of properties NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien If you are the highest bidder at the auction you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property You are encouraged to investigate the existence priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder s o f f i c e o r a t i t l e i n s u r a n c e c o m p a n y e i t h e r o f w h i c h m a y charge you a fee for this information If you consult either of these resources you should be aware that the same lender m a y h o l d m o r e t h a n o n e m o r t g a g e o r d e e d o f t r u s t o n t h e property NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee beneficiary trustee or a court pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be m a d e a v a i l a b l e t o y o u a n d t o t h e p u b l i c , a s a c o u r t e s y t o those not present at the sale If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Website http://www nationwideposting com/ using the file number assigned to this case 229-019495 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website The best way to verify p o s t p o n e m e n t i n f o r m a t i o n i s t o a t t e n d t h e s c h e d u l e d s a l e

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code If you are an “ eligible tenant buyer, you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction If you are an eligible bidder ” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction T h e r e a r e t h r e e s t e p s t o e x e r c i s i n g t h i s r i g h t o f p u r c h a s e

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772 or visit this internet website http://www nationwideposting com/ using the file number assigned to this case 229-019495 to find the date on which the trustee s sale was held the amount of the last and highest bid and the address of the trustee Second you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee s sale Third you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee s sale If you think you may qualify as an eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder ” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immedi-

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Mineral water aids in maintaining hydration

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

As it turns out, not all water — like filtered, bottled water — provides the same amount of nourishment and hydration one’s body needs. Dr. James Stirton, the lead chiropractor at Winters Family Chiropractic, explains the benefits and importance of hydrating with mineral water.

It’s critical for one to stay properly hydrated especially now that triple-digit heat is hitting in full force. While consuming bottled water has its benefits and aids in one’s hydration to a certain extent, it’s not the most efficient way to hydrate due to the minerals being filtered out of it.

“Minerals are the solutes. They’re the things that hold fluid in us. When it comes to hydrating, it’s not just the water that’s hydrating us, it’s the minerals in the water that holds the water in us. I’ve actually recommended to patients to drink tap water to help their mineral balance because, believe it or not, there’s more minerals in your tap water than in your Aquafina,”

said Stirton. “They take out and alter the makeup of the water so it tastes better, and it may not necessarily have all the nutritive minerals in the right ratios. What they’ve found is you need to maintain a proper ratio in your body for things to work. It’s not just a lack of water that makes you dehydrated, it’s a lack of the mineral balance on top of altering your overall water.”

According to Stirton, he’s had plenty of patients guzzle bottle after bottle of water yet still show signs of dehydration. This is because they don’t have the mineral balance in their bodies capable of holding onto the water longer, before it’s either sweated or urinated out.

“Water also has two properties. There’s a cohesive property where it can bond to itself which is why it pulls together on the table if you let drops mingle together. It also has an adhesive

property which is why you can take a paper dipstick and dip it in water and it’ll climb the piece of paper above the water line. That’s an adhesive property and also a cohesive property because as one molecule of water grabs the paper and moves higher, it also grabs the water molecules from behind and brings them along with it as it kind of travels up,”

more concentration of minerals, water will go there. If there’s not enough minerals in your body, you just keep rinsing and rinsing instead of adding the stuff you need to

Stirton maintains that minerals also support one’s thyroid functions, hormone levels, metabolic processes, muscular-skeletal system repair and nervous system health.

“Minerals are those elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally. Those essential for health include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromium, copper, fluoride, molybdenum, manganese and selenium,” Stirton said.

Stirton said. “Those are important properties. So, minerals are kind of like the paper in this case. They give the water something to follow and if you have an area where there’s

keep water from just draining out of you as fast as it’s going in.”

Stirton explained that minerals are also electrolytes — and are essentially synonymous. Beyond the hydration benefits,

According to Stirton, any mineral water is an easy way of obtaining these minerals. However, there are other sources one can consider.

“Any mineral water is a good source. Other good sources

of minerals in a natural balance would be Himalayan salt, any sea salt and anything from the ocean – seaweed to sushi. Earthgrown vegetables and fruits are good, too,” said Stirton said. “I’d say iron is the most common mineral deficiency. We usually get it from meat, but there is a surprising deficiency in vitamins and minerals in our food supply because they feed our livestock low nutritive feed and are no longer grass-fed grazing.” For more information, contact Winters Family Chiropractic by calling 530795-4500 or email Stirton directly at jimstirtondc@gmail. com. It’s like the good doctor always says, “If you’re not certain, ask Dr. Stirton.”

Potential dangers of mixing herbal, prescription medication together

Medications improve the lives of billions of people across the globe every day. Without access to medication, millions may die while countless others would experience a dramatic decline in their quality of life.

Though there’s no denying the positive effects of medication, the efficacy of herbal supplements and prescription drugs does not mean each are risk-free. Risks may even be compounded when individuals take herbal supplements and prescription medications concurrently. According to the Mayo Clinic, herbal supplements do not always interact well with prescription medications. For example, herbal supplements can interact with medicines utilized to treat issues affected the heart and blood vessels. That includes conditions like high blood pressure, which estimates from the World Health Organization indicate affects nearly 1.3 billion adults between the ages of 30 and 79.

Mixing medications has always been risky, but a growing reliance on herbal medicines has potentially elevated that risk. That’s perhaps due to perceptions of herbal supplements as wholly natural, leading some to conclude that a substance that’s wholly natural cannot jeopardize the human body. However, an analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical

gy detailed more than a dozen instances of adverse drug reactions affecting individuals who took herbal medicines alongside various prescription medications. The medications taken, some of which were antidepressants, were prescribed to treat various conditions, in-

cluding HIV, epilepsy and heart disease.

The potential dangers of mixing herbal and prescription medications underscore the need to engage in honest and open discussions with a physician before taking any herbal or prescription medications. Individuals currently taking

a prescription medication should consult with their physician before taking any herbal supplements, while those who take herbal medicines and supplements should bring that up with their physicians if they are prescribed a new medication.

What are some symptoms of herbal and prescription interactions?

The Mayo Clinic notes that a fast heartbeat and changes in blood pressure are two indicators of drug interactions. But many additional side effects can indicate a potentially dangerous or unhealthy interaction is taking place. For example, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notes that increased

dryness or irritation of skin when taking more than one topical acne drug at the same time indicates an unhealthy interaction is taking place.

Herbal and prescription medication interactions can be

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Drinking water with minerals will help the body to properly hydrate and not flush it out of the system.

“When it comes to hydrating, it’s not just the water that’s hydrating us, it’s the minerals in the water that holds the water in us.”

Dr. James Stirton

Pittsburgh Pirates draft Carrion

By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer

Winters High School

alumnus Danny Carrion was selected in the ninth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 10, becoming the 55th draftee in UC Davis history since 1970.

Carrion was a threesport athlete at Winters High School, playing sports year-round and excelling in football, basketball and baseball. After graduating in 2019, Carrion continued his passion for athletics close to home at UC Davis.

“Danny was the best all-around athlete that I have ever seen and probably one of the best in the history of Winters High School. He was not just an all-league caliber player in baseball, basketball and football, he was the best player in the league in every sport and that is something that you just do not see very often,” said WHS athletic director Daniel Ward.

Carrion has been involved in sports his entire life, starting T-ball with Winters Little League when he was four years old and continuing to grow his athletic skills in various other sports including football, basketball, swimming and golf. Being a well-rounded athlete was important to Carrion and he set that precedent from the very beginning.

“Too many young athletes have this misconception that if they

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for him.

There are so many ways you can be involved in this town. As parents and as local business owners, we attend sports games, volunteer and donate to local nonprofits, and partake in so many local activities with our family and shop. We have connected with complete strangers and they have shown gratitude and kindness since the moment we took over Steady Eddy’s. It felt as if we were instant friends before they even knew us.

want to play a sport at the next level, that they have to start with single sport specialization in high school or even younger,” said Ward.

Besides Carrion’s natural athletic ability, he truly enjoyed playing the game and being involved in sports, which is where he stood above the rest. As Carrion neared the end of his high school career he was presented with several scholarship offers for baseball and football. Ultimately, Carrion took what he gained in the small town of Winters and decided to attend UC Davis without the certainty of playing baseball.

“I wasn’t recruited to play baseball at UC Davis but after I decided to attend there I asked the head coach for a ‘walk-on tryout.’ I made the team my freshman year,” said Carrion.

Since making the UC

During COVID, it would have been easier to give up than to keep trying to keep our doors open. I remember the week/ day vividly in March 2020 when we were told that COVID was here and we had to shut down our indoor dining. So much was unknown and it was the most unprepared moment we will ever face probably in this lifetime. The amount of loyalty and trust in us and our shop was unwavering. Parents, friends, family members, school district staff, and all other community members made a choice to support us and for that,

Davis baseball team Carrion has been an instrumental player, “finishing his junior season with his best campaign yet, setting career-high marks in every pitching catego-

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but there’s also Melanie Stocking who’s the assistant to the Sacramento Kings.”

The exhibit also features youth sports including AYSO soccer and a range of youth and adult baseball leagues.

Besides sports participation, the exhibit also shares about Winters athletes who made other athletic efforts.

A fun fact is shared about WHS alumni Matt Flaherty and Nathan Passantino who invented the

we will never forget. We were pushed to the test, running our shop without the main ingredient, people.

I have to mention Jack Vickrey and First Northern Bank here because they are extraordinary. We would not be here without our local bank. First Northern is the reason we bought Steady Eddy’s. They believed

ry this year,” according to a UC Davis Athletics media release. Carrion is living proof that athletes from a small town can go beyond playing high school ball, but

baseball product, GameSigns. The products are brightly colored tabs that catchers stick on to their fingernails so pitchers have an easier time reading the signals.

One cannot have a conversation about Winters sports without mentioning the late, great Bobbie Greenwood. Although known for her exhaustive efforts in AFS, she essentially taught the town to swim. And because where there’s a skill there’s a sport, a swim team formed as well.

From swimming to

in us as new business owners and processed our loan for us in 2013. During the pandemic, Jack Vickrey, Karianne Padilla and Linda Barbosa were instrumental in helping us and others get the information to us about the PPP loans so we could have a shot at surviving. Mel looks forward to seeing the bank tellers every day

he put in the work and time.

“Division 1 baseball is practically a fulltime job. You can expect to be on the field or in the gym or on the field four to five hours a day, six days a week. Those long hours balanced with academics is a tough grind. Talent only gets you so far in this game. Players with the best work ethics often outperform the players with natural skills but no work ethic,” said Carrion.

While work ethic, talent and practice all played a vital part in Carrion’s success, it was the passing and loss of his Uncle Monte Molina that motivated Carrion to pour everything he had into baseball, changing his life forever.

“He was one of my biggest supporters. He would tell me to

wrestling to track, football, soccer, softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball and beyond, it seems as if Winters has produced top-tier athletes over the years who’ve gone on to pursue these respective sports and do their hometown proud.

The most recent being Daniel Carrion who went on to play baseball at UC Davis, and was recently drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates.

Carrion had a predecessor from Winters who was also drafted by the Pirates back in 1928 by the name

to make the bank deposits and get change. He trusts them, he looks forward to seeing them, and they still always take care of us.

First Northern supports music in town (thank you for your sponsorship), they answer emails quickly when we need their assistance, and they are partners when it comes to dreaming big in this town!

I also want to mention Yolo Federal Credit Union. They are another incredible local bank that generously chose us to receive a $5K community grant during COVID. It was so instrumental to us to

play for myself, but I do it for the people I love” said Carrion.

In his first season truly dedicated to being a full-time pitcher, Carrion thrived in relief and was a key contributor to every Aggie weekend series.

Over the course of 61 innings pitched, Carrion didn’t surrender a single home run and limited damage in high-leverage situations.

After years of dedicating his life to sports, Carrion is about to live life as a minor-league baseball player and heas to Florida to begin training.

“I feel incredibly grateful to the Pirates and scout Mike Sansoe for wanting me to be a part of their organization. I’m super excited for the road ahead,” said Carrion.

of Leo Loyal Haze.

While the sports exhibit is closing at the museum on Sunday, July 30, Crisp’s research can be found in any number of the books he’s written available at the Winters Museum (13 Russell St.). There, one can also dabble in the rich history of the town in its entirety, beyond the wide world of Winters sports in ongoing and seasonal exhibits.

The Winters Museum is open to the public Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

work on our outdoor dining and we were absolutely honored to be chosen. Our family has personal accounts there as well and we are so grateful for the Yolo team too! We are so lucky to have them both on our banking team!

Winters is a place in the past, a place where people actually talk to each other at their local coffee shop, a place where friends help friends, and where neighbors get to know their neighbors. There really is no place like home CARLA

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Danny Carrion

Danny Carrion, a Winters Class of 2019 alumni, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Carrion, a junior at UC Davis, was chosen in the ninth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the 55th draftee from UC Davis since 1970. Carrion had a career season in 2023, earning Big West Honorable Mention recognition as he transitioned to a full-time pitcher. Carrion also spent this summer playing in the prestigious Cape Cod League. Playing for the Orleans Firebirds, he recorded 16 strikeouts over 9.2 innings pitched across six games.

“It felt as if we were instant friends before they even knew us.”

Carla Wroten

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Danny Carrion goes into his windup to pitch during a UC Davis baseball home game earlier this season. He graduated from Wintres High School in the Class of 2019.