Winters Express Wednesday, August 23, 2023

High school athletics moves to digital tickets News, Page 2

Performing arts returns to Winters Opera House

to the Express December 2023 will mark a momentous occasion for the Winters Theatre Company (WTC) as it takes over the lease for the historic Winters Opera House on Main Street in downtown Winters. This move will provide the local theater company with an opportunity to share more productions with the community, as well as provide a venue for other performing artists and performing arts groups in Winters and the surrounding areas.

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Community blood drive

Save the date for the upcoming Winters Fortnightly Bloodbank Blood Drive on Monday, Sept. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.).

Walk-ins are welcome, but residents are encouraged to reserve an appointment by calling Vitalant at 877258-4825 and mentioning the blood drive code “SMFM164” for the Winters location.

Attendees should bring photo identification and should eat well and drink plenty of water that day. The health questionnaire can be filled out ahead of time at www. vitalant.org/health.

For questions about eligibility, call 877258-4825.

Harvest Festival

The second annual Winters Harvest Festival will be hosted from Oct. 27–29

The activity lineup for the three-day event includes:

• Oct. 27: Live music,

outdoor dining, wine, sweets and more

• Oct. 28: A threeblock vendor market with over 130 local merchants, food trucks and live music

• Oct. 29: Chalk art in Paseo Park and Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest

More details, including times and street closures, will be announced.

Spooktacular Fun Run

Registration for the Spooktacular Fun Run is officially open online. The 2023 Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 29, and is part of the Winters Harvest Festival festivities lineup.

The 5K/10K begins at 8 a.m., the one-mile timed run/walk begins at 8:10 a.m. and the one-mile Monster Dash for youths beings at 10 a.m.

Potential runners and walkers can register now online at https://tinyurl.com/ yc4bwuyf.

Details and registration information is available on the event registration page.

Community members are encouraged to dress up in their best

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WTC is a nonprofit community theater that has been producing plays in Winters for more than 40 years. Since its inception in 1980, WTC has produced hundreds of plays ranging from modern dramas, classic musicals, Shakespeare comedies, holiday season extravaganzas and everything else in between. Its shows are produced by talented, local, volun-

teer directors, cast, crew, musicians, and artists, and the company is run entirely by a volunteer board of directors. The nonprofit has been, and remains, a shining star in the community.

The Winters Opera House, constructed in 1876, has long been an important venue in the Winters community for perform-

ing artists. Situated on the second floor of a historic brick building originally constructed as a grocery store, the Opera House has been home to many over the years, including The Palms Playhouse which moved into the space in 2002 and operated as a prominent live music venue for nearly two decades.

“WTC is thrilled

to have a permanent place of residence and an opportunity to collaborate with other local artists and performers. Art, music and theater has long been an important part of the Winters community, and this will be a wonderful opportunity to build on this strength, revive a historic

See OPERA, Page 5

Winters students can design library card, winner gets $100

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

On Monday, Winters Joint Unified School District announced that students were invited to participate in a library card design contest hosted by Yolo County Library.

The contest is open to all Winters JUSD students to design a card that will be printed on the library card distributed to Winters students. Yolo County Library is hosting a similar contest for students attending school within the Davis and Esparto Unified School Districts.

Applications and designs must be submitted to the library by Sept. 16.

These specific library cards are part of the Student Success Initiative, a service between Yolo County Library and

partnering school districts that work to give every student a library account and a library card that utilizes the student’s school identification number. This gives all students access to all library services.

To participate in the contest, a student must be enrolled at one of the three participating school districts for the 2023–24 school year. The designs will be judged by the library and school district staff. The winning designs will be printed on the Student Success library cards for Winters. The winner will also receive a $100 gift card. For more information, visit the Winters Community Library during public open hours, or download the packet at https://tinyurl.com/ ymjydbrc.

Legislators launch high school student leadership council

Express staff

On Monday, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, and state Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters, announced an invitation to high school students to join their Student Leadership Council.

The Student Leader-

ship Council is a program that allows local students to work directly with their elected officials and staff to develop leadership skills, learn how government works, and engage with our community. The council is open to all high school students who live in California’s Fourth Congressional

District or California’s Fourth Assembly District.

“Learning about the importance of government, responsible public service, and leadership is vital to the education of our students,” Thompson said. “The Student Leadership Council

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Winters Theatre Company will have a permanent place to host productions and to collaborate with local artists to bring art, music and theater opportunities to town.

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Karen Benson-Neil donated blood at the last community blood drive, and is working with the Winters Fortnightly Club to continue hosting it at later hours.

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Students in the Winters Joint Unified School District can design the new school-wide library card.

Athletics shifts to digital ticketing

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

The Winters High School athletics de partment is launch ing the transition to a digital ticketing system this Friday at the home football game.

Daniel Ward, WHS athletic director, said the move is in line with the Sacramento Valley League which adopted to utilize the GoFan digital ticketing platform, and CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) which mandated that all playoff game tickets will exclusively be sold through GoFan.

Ward said all sports that charge a gate fee will be utilizing GoFan, starting with football, volleyball and basketball. The official rollout is at the Friday, Aug. 24, home football game, and the rollout for volleyball will launch next week.

Ward said the goal is to go cashless, and they expect to have chip readers in the near future.

“We’re not far away from being mandated by the section. We’re really trying to get a head-start on it. (CIF) already requires it for all playoff games,” said Ward.

The digital ticketing system gives the WHS athletics department the opportunity to offer fans different ticketing levels depending on how often they frequent games.

“For parents that have kids that play multiple sports — it saves you a ton of money. You just bring your phone,” Ward said.

Attendees can choose from the all-sports season pass for the

Festival de la Comunidad regresa el 30 de Septiembre

Solicitudes para los equipos del Carnitas Cook-Off ya están disponibles

download the app or visit the WHS GoFan page to purchase tickets. Spanish instructions are included.

“The first two football games, there will be a cash line and a GoFan line. After that, all tickets will be digital,” Ward said.

QR codes will also be displayed along the fenceline for attendees who need to purchase tickets onsite.

For more information, visit the WHS GoFan page at https://gofan. co/app/school/CA8082.

“The first two football games, there will be a cash line and a GoFan line. After that, all tickets will be digital .... For parents that have kids that play multiple sports — it saves you a ton of money.”

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 7,878 acre-feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 22, the lake

level was 425.11 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,281,079 acre-feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 281 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 407 cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 35 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.

Personal del Winters Express Traducido por Carol Alfonso Winters Community Corazón (WCC) y la Ciudad de Winters están buscando equipos para participar en la competencia anual de carnitas. El Festival de la Comunidad Anual (Carnitas Festival) está programado para el Sábado 30 de Septiembre de 3:30 p.m. a 10:30 p.m. en el Parque Rotary Park. Las cenas de carnitas comienza a las 3:30 p.m. con platos limitados. Habrán espectáculos Folklóricos, Mariachi, entretenimiento para niños, bebidas, camiones de comida, puestos y tres horas de música de Banda. La asistencia al evento es gratuita y se pueden

Habrán espectáculos Folklóricos, Mariachi, actividades para niños, puestos y tres horas de música de Banda.

Resúmen de noticias locales

Personal del Winters Express

Traducido por Carol Alfonso Recursos para trabajadores agrícolas

El Condado Yolo organizará su primera feria anual de recursos del Día de los Trabajadores Agrícolas el Viernes 25 de Agosto de 4 a 8 p.m. en el Salón Comunitario 800 del Woodland Community College, en el 2300 E. Gibson Way. El evento incluye recursos locales, comida y música en vivo. Para registrarse, envíe un correo electrónico a Rodrigo. lopez@yolocounty. org o llame al 530379-3465.

Trabajos del Ayuntamiento

La ciudad de Winters está contratando para los puestos vacantes de planificador senior, jefe de construcción, ingeniero de incendios, contador senior a tiempo parcial y administrador de la ciudad. Para obtener más información, visite https://tinyurl. com/2zjcutup.

Noches de regreso a la escuela

El superintendente Rody Boonchouy compartió las siguientes fechas de Las Noches de Regreso a la Escuela para las siguientes escuelas:

• 23 de Agosto: Winters Middle School de 5:30 p.m. a 7 p.m.

• 24 de Agosto: Shirley Rominger Intermediate de 6 a 7:30 p.m.

• 29 de Agosto: Waggoner Elementary de 5:30 p.m. a 7 p.m.

• 30 de Agosto: Wolfskill Career Readiness Academy de 5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m.

• 30 de Agosto: Winters High School de 5:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Reuniones de la ciudad La reunión del Concejo Municipal de Winters del 15 de Agosto se canceló para proporcionar un breve descanso para el personal y los miembros del concejo según la actualización

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Daniel Ward, WHS athletic director

Yolo Supervisor Gary Sandy dead at 68

Express staff

Yolo County officials announced Friday that County Supervisor and former Woodland Mayor Gary Sandy died Thursday, Aug. 17. He was 68.

The county said the cause of death was a viral infection following treatment for liver cancer.

In the summer of 2022, a county news release said, Sandy was diagnosed with liver cancer, and he underwent a liver transplant in June 2023. In early August he contracted a virus and succumbed due to his weakened immune system.

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Supervisor Gary Sandy, whose unwavering dedication to our community and tireless efforts to drive positive

change have left an indelible mark,” board chairman Oscar Villegas said. “His leadership and commitment to fostering collabo-

ration were instrumental in creating a stronger and more united Yolo County. Supervisor Sandy’s legacy will continue to inspire us

Residents gain access to basic computer-skill modules

Special to the Express

YoloWorks!, the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board, and the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency will give jobseekers an opportunity to obtain a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment, aimed at helping adults acquire the skills they need in today’s workplace.

“People without basic computer knowhow are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding a job because employers expect basic computer skills for most jobs, including many entry-level positions,” said workforce innovation board director Erica Johnson.

“We joined Northstar because it will help our clients have a better chance at getting jobs and getting ahead.”

The free set of assessments includes self-guided modules: Essential Computer Skills (Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows, Mac OS), Essential Software Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Using Technology in Daily Life (Social Media, Information Literacy, and Creative Job Search). Closed captioning is available

City of Winters

Report logs from the Winters Fire Department and Winters Police Department.

Fire

Aug. 9: 11:39 a.m., Morgan Street, Dispatched and cancelled en route

~1:35 p.m., Morgan Street, EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury

~2:36 p.m., I-505, Dispatched and cancelled en route

Aug. 10: 11:16 a.m., Roosevelt Avenue, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury

~12:17 p.m., Matsumoto Lane, Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator

~12:49 p.m., Colby Lane, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury

Aug. 11: 12:45 p.m., East Grant Avenue, False alarm or false call – other

~11:41 p.m., Morgan Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury

Aug. 12: 12:23 p.m., Russell Street, False alarm or false call –

and screen readers are supported.

Anyone can access the modules and take the tests online at digitalliteracyassessments.org. At the end of each test, the user receives a page of results, which lists the skills that have been mastered and the areas that need improvement. Many community organizations offer computer classes that are aligned with Northstar Digital Literacy Standards.

“The modules are based on a set of basic computer competency benchmarks developed by a diverse group of literacy providers, business representatives, and nonprofit agencies,” said Erica Johnson.

“These standards help ensure that computer classes are teaching adult learners the exact skills they need to succeed in the workplace.”

To earn a certificate

for one or more of the modules, adults must take the tests in a supervised setting at an approved test site. YoloWorks! Career Centers is among the community organizations using the standards as part of its programming and offering the certificates.

All interested Yolo County residents may start their journey toward digital literacy with Northstar by visiting www.yoloworks. org, looking under the JobSeeker tab, and clicking on NorthStar Digital Literacy. Those interested are also welcome to visit one of our YoloWorks! Employment Centers in Woodland or West Sacramento or contact the YoloWorks! Employment Center via email at jobcenter@yolocounty.org. For more information, please contact Erica Johnson at Erica.Johnson@yolocounty.org or call/text 530-631-2289.

Public Safety Report

other

~8:40 p.m., Main Street, Good intent call – other

Aug. 13: 1:21 a.m., Morgan Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury

~2:53 p.m., Grant Avenue, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury

~5:02 p.m., Creekside Way, False alarm or false call – other

~5:14 p.m., Russell Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury

Aug. 14: 10:18 a.m., Rosa Avenue, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~10:24 a.m., County

Road 31, EMS call –excluding vehicle accident with injury ~1:15 p.m., Broadview Lane, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury

~7:07 p.m., Taylor Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury

~9:15 p.m., Dutton Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury

Aug. 15: 5:52 a.m., Putah Creek Road, Mutual Aid ~5:46 p.m., Grant Ave, Investigation Police

The police report log will return next week.

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as we strive to uphold the values he held dear. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family during this difficult time.”

Sandy was elected to the Board of Supervisors in June 2018 and ran unopposed in 2022 for another four-year term. Prior to that, he served as project manager in the UC Davis chancellor’s office since 2014 and spent 10 years as UCD’s director of local government relations. He was senior executive director of strategic initiatives in the office of the chancellor as well.

Sandy also served on the Woodland City Council, including as mayor, from 1989 to 1996.

Raised in Vacaville, he graduated from Sonoma State University with dis-

tinction and earned a master’s degree in organizational development from the University of San Francisco.

A memorial service to honor Sandy’s life and contributions will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Woodland United Methodist Church, 212 Second St., in Woodland.

Following the memorial service, a reception celebrating Sandy’s life will be held at the Yolo County Administration Atrium, 625 Court St.

Sandy championed the preservation of native habitats and wetland ecosystems. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Yolo Basin Foundation and the Cache Creek Conservancy.

Yolo County hosts first annual Farmworker Day resource fair

Special to the Express

Yolo County farmworkers and their families are invited to the first annual Yolo County Farmworker Day Resource Fair on Aug. 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Woodland Community College’s Community Room.

The goal of the resource fair is to bring together neighborhood organizations and community partners to inform farm workers and their families about the various types of support they can receive throughout the year. The nature of farm work is seasonal, and unfortunately, not all individuals who experience adverse effects from this are able to access available benefits.

YoloWorks!, the Yolo County Workforce Innovation Board, and the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency are collaborating to host this event, which is sponsored by Supervisor Angel Barajas’ Community Benefit Fund. The event will feature 40 local organizations offering support to the local farmworker community and promoting various resources, including food assistance, counseling, health and medical care, legal support, safety

entries, see winters express.com/unpub lishing-policy.

Farmworkers can register in advance at tinyurl.com/ FarmworkerResourceFair or www.yoloworks.org.

and housing, child and family services, youth development, labor rights, employment, vocational training, and public benefits.

Additionally, the Yolo Food Bank will be supporting this event through food box donations, and Yolobus has donated bus passes for those who plan to take public transportation to the resource fair.

On Oct. 4, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 721, officially recognizing Aug. 26 as California Farmworker Day on an annual basis. The significance of this day lies in honoring the vital contributions of farmworkers within the state. Especially, the approximately 8,000 farmworkers employed in Yolo County, who play a pivotal role in bolstering the region’s agricultural economy.

Throughout a span of five months, from

October to March, which constitutes the off-season, a substantial portion of Yolo County’s farmworkers face unemployment. To cope with this seasonal unemployment, many of these farmworkers seek unemployment benefits after the conclusion of their work during the farming season. However, not all of them meet the eligibility criteria for obtaining such benefits. Consequently, these individuals are compelled either to diminish savings during the off-season or to seek alternative employment opportunities elsewhere. Farmworkers can register in advance at tinyurl.com/FarmworkerResourceFair or www.yoloworks.org. For more information about the event, contact Rodrigo Lopez by phone at 530-702-1790 or by email at Rodrigo. Lopez@yolocounty.org.

Courtesy photo Yolo County Supervisor Gary sandy died Thursday, Aug. 17. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Woodland United Methodist Church, 212 Second St., in Woodland.

“These standards help ensure that computer classes are teaching adult learners the exact skills they need to succeed in the workplace.”

Erica Johnson, workforce innovation board director

Maj Britt (Nelson) Hapworth passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones Aug. 11, 2023. Maj was born Jan. 21, 1932, in Stockholm Sweden to mother Svea Svenson (deceased), father Nils Nilson (deceased), and older brother Ret. Col. Lennart Nilson (deceased). Maj spent her childhood in New Jersey on a small dairy farm, and in her teenage years moved to Maine. While living in Maine, Maj attended Gorham State Teachers College where she met the love of her life, Robert “Hap” Hapworth (deceased). The two were married in 1954 and spent 65 years of wedded bliss. In 1961, they welcomed their first daughter, Lawren Brickey (Matt), while teaching abroad in Germany. The family returned to the States and made the move to California where they settled in Winters. In 1966, they completed their family with the arrival of their second daughter, Alison Hapworth-Eldridge, (Mike).

The other main joy in Maj’s life was being “Mormor” to her seven grandchildren Jessicca Sommerfeldt, Taylor (Katie) Brickey, Austin (Haley) Brickey, Ciara (Beau) Trost, Connor (Molly) Beck, Audrey Mae Brickey, and Mikenzie Hapworth-Eldridge, and later to her three

great-grandchildren

Vivianne and Charles Sommerfeldt, and Liam Brickey. When Maj graduated from mother to grandmother in 1990 she took the role in stride. There was not a sporting event, performance, or school activity that she was not in attendance to cheer everyone on or have snacks in tow.

Maj and her family loved experiencing new cultures. With their girls, Hap and Maj would travel around the United States in their VW Van. While at home, their door was always open. Maj was a big believer in the AFS program, and hosted two students while her own children were still in school, Knut Stenson and Graham Evans. Once in retirement, Maj and Hap loved exploring the world, frequenting Oahu, Hawaii, Bodega Bay (Doran Beach) and South Africa.

When Maj was not spending time with her family, she found immense joy in her teaching career. Maj

taught in Winters for over 25 years and loved sharing her love of learning with the community. After retiring she served on the California State Teachers Scholarship Committee where she found purpose in helping new teachers get their start. When not serving on committees, Maj could be found volunteering her time reading to students at story times or in classrooms around town. She was lovingly known for her butter making at Farm Day at Waggoner, and as “Mormor” to many WPNS children. Seeing past students around Winters was always a highlight.

Thank you to Maj’s thoughtful neighbors, friends, caregivers, physicians, Yolo Cares Hospice, and Smith’s Funeral Home.

Hej Hej and Love Love to Mormor and Poppy as you both rest in paradise together forever. Services will be held at Pioneer Church, 205 Russell St. in Winters on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow at Wesley Hall. Friends are respectfully invited to please attend and share a smile and kind words in honor of Maj’s caring essence. Flowers from your personal garden are also welcome. Donations can be made in Maj’s memory to Winters Friend of the Library or Yolo Cares Hospice.

Balbino Avila Rosales

Balbino Avila Rosales of Winters passed away in Woodland on Monday, Aug 14, 2023, at the age of 101. Balbino was born March 31, 1922, in Teocaltiche (La Calera), Jalisco, Mexico. Balbino immigrated to the United States 72 years ago. Balbino was a person with a very strong work ethic. He loved children, teasing and singing old Mexican songs.

Balbino is survived by one sister, Enriqueta. Balbino is also survived by his sons Benjamin (Sandy), Manuel (Denise), Alfredo (Mindy), Gil-

bert; daughters Eusebia, Irene (Mere), and Berta; and son-in-law Alfonso (Martha). Also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren,

145 Years Ago

August 24, 1878

(From the files of The Winters Advocate)

It is reported that the Central Pacific Railroad now controls the Vaca Valley Railroad.

Wolfskills’ have built a seventy five foot addition to their warehouse.

A.R. Rice is opening a new saloon in H.L. & Co.’s old store.

H.L. & Co. is moving the old Barr building to the lot next to the Winters hotel in a few days.

Jeptha Jeans, our old time butcher, has bought back his old shop of Northcut & Co. Good, we say.

Lots of pretty, good, industrious, sweet-tempered angelic girls in town. Where are all the marriageable young men?

Years Ago

Dispatches from the Express archives.

The members of the Board from this place are Mrs. Mary Hemenway, Miss Sallie Wolfskill and G. W. Chapman.

Charley Ireland returned Thursday from Alameda. He came overland with his team, bringing all his goods and chattels with him. He says he has had enough of city life to do him a long time.

Haven is enjoying a two weeks’ vacation from her work at the telephone office. Miss Marian Moore is back at the exchange again this week after a two weeks vacation.

nieces and nephews. Balbino was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Maria, his daughter Martha (Alfonso) and son-inlaw Eligio (Eusebia). Also, three brothers and four sisters preceded him. Visitation is scheduled for Balbino at St. Anthony Church. Viewing is Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, for family 5–6 p.m. and for friends 6–7 p.m. Rosary is at 7 p.m.

A mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at St. Anthony Church. Interment will be at Winters Cemetery. McNary’s Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ed Hayes’ blacksmith establishment has just been closed and we understand parties are inspecting the building preparatory to changing it into a saloon. Main Street may soon present nearly one solid front on either side of pure adulterated forty rod. Who will say we are not a progressive people?

The residence of Mr. H. Marvin near Buckeye was destroyed by fire Wednesday evening last. The fire discovered between two and three o’clock in the morning and the family had barely time to escape with their lives. The cause of the fire is unknown.

130 Years Ago

August 26, 1893

A meeting of the Board of Managers of the Home Alliance newspaper, published at Woodland, has been called for Monday, September 4th, at the office of the paper.

T.H. Fenley bought thirty four young hogs of William Doan of Cherry valley, Napa county, and they were delivered here Wednesday. The porkers made two fourhorse wagon loads.

In is rumored that a stage line is to be established between Winters and Middletown in Lake county, shortly, to run via Monticello and Pope Valley.

95 Years Ago

August 24, 1928

High School opens Monday August 27th. Mr. Pugh who is to have charge of the Manual Training and Physical Educa tion arrived Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Emil A. Sager and daughter, Patricia came up from Oakland to spend Sunday at the G.M. Sager home.

Wednesday evening

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crowder of Snow flake Swimming Pool near Madison invited neighbors and friends to meet at the pool.

The library has been closed this week on account of the absence of Mrs. S. Errington who is vacationing in Los Angeles.

Miss Mabel

Banker F.R. Lewis was among the lucky hunters who bagged a deer in Putah canyon the first of the week. The Winters Grammar School will open for the fall term on Monday, September 3rd.

80 Years Ago

August 27, 1943

It is with regret that Dr. A.M. Herron, high school principal has accepted the resignation of Miss Adah Allen, commercial instructor. Miss Allen has been a highly esteemed member of the faculty for twelve years.

Farmers are prohibited from selling their dried fruits to other than the Food Distribution Administration, or a packer, according to the Office of War Information. A total of 135 Indian laborers from Arizona have arrived in Yolo County to help with the harvest.

Captain H.G. Patter, according to word from Mrs. Potter, left Camp Stoneman near Pittsburg for a southern point from which he will probably be sent overseas. Mrs. Potter and children, Tommie and Edwina will make a visit with relatives in Chicago.

Corporal Manuel Ramos in service at Pine Camp, New York visited friends here during five days of his 15 day furlough.

You don’t have to travel far for extraordinary service. All the attributes you expect of a good neighbor – personal consideration, understanding, and consistent support – you can expect from us.

Maj Britt Hapworth

Courtesy photo Maj Britt Hapworth

Courtesy photo Balbino Avila Rosales

Picked by Charley Wallace

File photo

The five boys pictured, representing Winters High School Future Farmers of America, were presented gold and silver award certificates in April 1973 at a banquet held at the El Macero Country Club in Davis. From left are Chuck Carrion and Juan Barbosa, silver awards; Joe Turkovich and Robert Gordon, gold awardsl and Vincent Aguiar, silver award. The awards were the climax of the 1973 farm program competition sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank.

Davis library evacuated after bomb threat

By Lauren Keene McNaughton Media

Authorities evacuated the Stephens Davis Branch Library for several hours Monday afternoon while they investigated a bomb threat that turned out to be unfounded.

Whether it was related to a confrontational meeting held there the day before remains under investigation.

Davis police reported being contacted at about 2:10 p.m. by the Fox 40 news sta-

is an incredible opportunity for students from our region to gain these skills and work with other outstanding student leaders in a collaborative setting to learn about government.

I encourage all high school students in our area to apply now.”

“I am thrilled to once again partner with Congressman

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stage, and further illuminate the incredible local talent in our surrounding areas,” said Ana Kormos, WTC vice president.

The Winters Opera House is located at 13 Main St.

For more information about WTC

comprar alimentos y bebidas.

“Lo más destacado de este evento es el concurso de cocina de carnitas (Carnitas Cook-Off), y estamos exhortando a los equipos o familias que tienen excelentes recetas de carnitas a participar en el concurso de cocina de carnitas,” dijo Jesse Loren, presidente del WCC y organizador principal del festival.

Loren dijo que este año están pidiendo a los cocineros que también ayuden a servir carnitas “para asegurarse de que cada plato esté lleno de carnitas y que los invitados puedan hacer preguntas sobre las recetas.”

El premio del primer lugar de $300 será otorgado por “Elección del público.” El segundo lugar recibirá $200 y el tercer lugar recibirá $150. El puesto mejor decorado ganará $50.

El espacio está limitado a seis equipos de tres personas. Los lugares se reservarán estrictamente por orden de llegada. Los equipos recibirán entre 60 y 80 libras de carne de cerdo de alta calidad y una caja de manteca de cerdo en la mañana de la competencia de cocina. Todos los demás ingredientes para las carnitas deben ser proporcionados por el equipo. Se recomienda a los equipos que lleguen a Rotary Park a las 9 a.m. y comiencen a cocinar a las 10:30 a.m.

Los formularios del Acuerdo de Solicitud del Participante del Carnitas Cook-Off y un depósito reembolsable de $50 por el cerdo vencen el Viernes 15 de Septiembre. Las solicitudes se pueden entregar en línea o enviar por correo postal

tion in Sacramento, which had received the anonymous threat via email, Yolo County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Juan Ceja said.

The email “made a threat to blow up the library at a specific time and used derogatory terms towards gender preference,” Ceja added, characterizing the language as “hate speech.”

Davis police evacuated about 10 county employees from the East 14th Street library and cleared two

Mike Thompson for this year’s 2023 Student Leadership Council,” Aguiar-Curry said. “This is a great opportunity for high school students to meet community leaders, learn about the various levels of government, grow their own leadership skills, and learn how to collaborate with others.

I hope all of my high school student constituents in Assembly District 4 apply.” Interested students

visit winterstheatre. org or email winters theater@gmail.com. Keep an eye out for show announcements and an opening event in December.

Seeking venue/ event manager

WTC is calling for proposals from independent contractors who have experience managing and book-

a PO Box 751, Winters, CA 95694.

Las solicitudes para el Cook-Off están disponibles en el Ayuntamiento de Winters (Winters City Hall) o El Pueblo Meat Market, o comunicándose con el correo electrónico en los formularios.

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Albert Vallecillo al 530-9026242 o envíe un correo electrónico a al@ winterscorazon.org o Irene Goya Tweedt al 530-304-9423 o envíe un correo electrónico a irene@winterscorazon.org.

El festival del pasado año atrajo a unas 3,000 personas que asistieron durante todo el evento.

Aplicaciones para puestos están disponibles

El festival presenta actividades para toda la familia y las aplicaciones para puestos ya están disponibles.

La fecha límite para todos los proveedores es el 31 de Agosto, antes que todos los años anteriores.

Los grupos comunitarios, los grupos sin fines de lucro y los

adjacent buildings “in an abundance of caution,” Ceja said, after which the Yolo County Regional Bomb Squad and two Sacramento County sheriff’s bomb-detecting K-9 units searched the area.

Sheriff’s officials assumed control of the investigation because the library is a county facility.

The Davis Fire Department also had personnel assisting with the incident, which had 14th Street blocked off between B

can submit an application at https://tinyurl. com/yxxcfy8m.

Submissions must be made by 11:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18. Applicants should be passionate about helping their community and eager to learn more about government. Student leaders are expected to meet online every other week from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays starting in November 2023 and ending in April 2024.

ing performing art events and venues. Beginning in December, WTC will have a permanent location in the historic Winters Opera House. WTC is seeking an energetic, experienced venue/ theater manager who can assist in venue operations, bookings, marketing, and fundraising.

proveedores pueden presentar solicitudes para participar en el evento. Los formularios de puestos también están disponibles en el sitio web de la Ciudad de Winters (www. cityofwinters.org) o en el Ayuntamiento.

Todos los vendedores de alimentos deben tener un permiso válido del departamento de salud, disponible en el Departamento de Salud del Condado Yolo, en el 292 W. Beamer St en Woodland o llamando al 530-666-8646. El De-

and F streets during the search. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office at 530668-5280.

Ceja said detectives plan to investigate whether the threat is connected to Sunday’s library event hosted by the conservative political group Moms for Liberty, billed as a “Forum on Fair and Safe Sports for Girls” focusing on transgender participation in women’s sports.

This year’s Student Leadership Council will bring together students from the regions represented by Thompson and Aguiar-Curry which include Lake, Yolo, Colusa, and Napa counties as well as parts of Solano and Sonoma Counties.

For questions, call 707-542-7182 or email Thompson.Studentleaders@mail. house.gov.

Proposals should be for 50 percent time and assume a oneyear contract to start beginning Dec. 1. Proposals for consideration should be submitted by the close of the business day on Sept. 1.

For more detailed information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ bdzc68at.

partamento de Salud necesita al menos dos semanas para aprobar a los vendedores de alimentos antes de la fecha límite. Todas las solicitudes para los puestos están disponibles en el Ayuntamiento. Las solicitudes de puestos deben presentarse en el Ayuntamiento de Winters a las 5 p.m. el Miércoles 31 de Agosto. Para obtener más información, llame al 530-304-9423 o envíe un correo electrónico a Festival@ winterscorazon.org.

costumes for the costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for Individual and Group categories.

Race proceeds directly benefit the Winters High School athletics program.

Special education advisory committee

Beginning in September, the Winters Joint Unified School District will hold Special Education Program Advisory Committee meetings.

The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is a group of parents, caregivers, educators and community members who work together to advocate for the needs of students with disabilities within the school district.

The committee members serve as

del pasado Viernes de Trepa. La próxima reunión del consejo de la ciudad está programada para el 5 de Septiembre. La reunión 2x2 del distrito escolar y la ciudad del 23 de Agosto se reprogramó para el jueves 31 de Agosto.

Encuesta de alcance comunitario

Yolo County Sustainability lanzó una encuesta de alcance comunitario para la actualización del Plan de Adaptación y Acción Climática (CAAP). Esta encuesta ayudará al condado a diseñar futuros programas, políticas y otras recomendaciones sobre cómo pueden reducir las emisiones, proteger

a liaison between parents and school administrators and will provide input and feedback on policies, programs, and services related to special education.

The SEPAC also offers support and resources to families of students with disabilities, including information on their rights, training on a variety of topics, available services, and community events.

Through collaboration with school officials, the SEPAC aims to ensure that all students with disabilities receive the education and support they need to succeed. These meetings will be held once per quarter, and dinner and childcare will be provided. Questions can be directed to Jenny Pinedo, director of special education and student services, at 530-795-6100.

los recursos naturales locales y asegurarse de que el Condado Yolo sea una comunidad próspera y sostenible para las generaciones venideras. Se les exhorta a los miembros de la comunidad a compartir su opinión a través de la encuesta de divulgación antes del 22 de Septiembre. Los participantes de la encuesta tendrán la oportunidad de participar en un sorteo de tarjetas de regalo y otros premios. La encuesta está disponible en inglés en https://tinyurl. com/5n9y7p6e o en español en https:// tinyurl.com/23cxd44j.

Los resultados informarán una serie de mesas redondas comunitarias que se llevarán a cabo este otoño.

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The food plants of fall and winter

By Don Shor Special to the Express

Our cool-season gardens begin now.

I know it’s hard to imagine, when we were just having daytime temperatures over 100, that many of the vegetables we grow for the cool season should get planted soon. All our cool season vegetables thrive when daytime temperatures are about 40 to 80 degrees, with cool nights, and all can tolerate frost. But some need several weeks of growth before they’ll start producing. Others can be planted all through the fall and winter.

Cool season vegetables, compared to your summer garden, generally take less space, and require watering only until the rains begin.

• The key to success is timing: know the planting window for each crop. That includes some that we start to plant right now.

• Full winter sun is best. Leafy greens can be okay in partial shade.

• Cool-season vegetables don’t need as much fertilizer as your summer vegetables. You can mulch them with a good

quality compost that contains some added fertilizer or feed the young seedlings once or twice with a liquid plant food such as fish emulsion.

• Watering is much easier, as we are on the cusp of our winter rainfall season. Young transplants typically need daily water through October, then only every few days in the absence of rainfall.

• This reduced watering need makes winter vegetables much easier to grow in containers than summer crops.

• In the winter, you tend to have a lot of weeds unless you mulch liberally. There are a lot of weed species whose seeds ger-

minate in bare soil with the first rains of the season, so either cover the soil with mulch or grow cover crops to crowd them out and improve the soil.

The leaves you rake in fall are great for mulching, by the way. Just spread them several inches deep over your vegetable beds, under your trees and shrubs, or use them to smother weed seedlings.

We can group the food plants we grow in fall and winter, and grow and harvest through winter and spring, into five categories.

Brassicas

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower

(including Romanesco), collards, kale, and kohlrabi all arise from the same plant, Brassica oleracea, as strains that have been selected over many centuries for the different parts of the plant.

For most, we’re eating the flowerhead before the flowers open (broccoli, cauliflower). Brussels sprouts are the buds that form in the leaf axils, while kohlrabi is a swollen stem that we use as though it were a root.

• Those that form a big head, stem, or condensed flower stalk need time to build energy reserves before they expand and produce the edible part. Several weeks of active seedling growth in fall and early winter makes that giant head of cabbage or cauliflower, or the fractal inflorescence of Romanesco, in February. These types are one-and-done: one plant, one harvest. The bigger your plant by the beginning of winter, the bigger your harvest will be.

• Broccoli, the most popular home garden brassica, has been bred and selected for different growth habits. Varieties that form one large head are grown for a single crop, mostly by farmers. Plant in early fall for late winter harvest. Home gardeners prefer heirloom

types such as DeCicco and Waltham, which produce one head and then lots of side shoots. Plant these any time August through February to harvest baby broccoli shoots into mid-spring.

• Brassicas which we grow to eat just the leaves, such as collards and kale, can be planted all through the fall and winter. Leaves can be harvested at any stage of growth, over many weeks. Likewise, pak choi and

broccoli raab, related plants (Brassica rapa) that are grown for their leaves and stems. Gardeners who are serious about collards enrich the soil with compost and manure, space the plants 18 – 24 inches apart, and give them plenty of water. That yields great big plants that you can harvest even into early summer. Pest issues on brassicas

• Caterpillars of the Imported cabbageworm love to eat the foliage of brassicas. Pretty much, if you see the white butterflies about, you’ll have caterpillars in short order. They oviposit (lay their eggs) singly on the leaves. The eggs are easy to rub off or blast off with water quite readily. Handpick caterpillars that you find, spray with an organic Bt spray, or investigate floating row covers.

• Aphids can be a nuisance early on but become much less active as temperatures drop. Diligent vigorous rinsing can manage them until then. Temperature affects the flavor and quality. Brassicas taste sweeter when the temperatures are cold. Frost is not harmful and

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A young cabbage plant in December from early fall planting. The head is just beginning to form and will be ready for harvest in February.

often improves the flavor. Like many plants adapted to cooler climates, they convert starches to sugars as the average temperature drops. At the other end of the season, heat makes the leaves and stems tough, and the flavor gets less sweet and more bitter.

Brassicas are mostly done here by April.

Leafy greens for salads and stir-fry

These are easy! Plant seedlings anytime from October through February and start using the leaves immediately. Young transplants are available all fall and winter.

Most popular are kale, lettuce, and spinach. We are starting seed of spinach right now, as it takes a long time in the early seedling stage. Kale and lettuce can be started from seed in September.

Other greens include chicory and endive, corn salad, fennel, mustard greens, radicchio, and arugula.

It’s ok to crowd these different winter greens. They can be mixed in containers, plants just a few inches apart, with the leaves harvested frequently and judiciously to keep them from outcompeting each other.

• Head lettuces need room to develop and are more prone to pest damage. Leaf lettuces are better for our area.

• Swiss chard can be planted year-around and mixes well with the others, though it will get much bigger over time. Keep cutting it back to promote tender new growth for harvest.

• Celery can be grown as a salad or snacking vegetable. Farmers blanch them to get the tender, sweet stalks. Home-grown celery is much stronger flavored than what you buy in the store.

Root vegetables

Beets, carrots, parsnips, radishes, and turnips can be planted from seed in September.

Some can be grown year around, but those planted in fall and grown in wintertime have crisper texture and sweeter flavor. Most root vegetables need several weeks of vegetative growth before they form the edible roots.

• Radishes can be sown any time, come up right away and grow quickly, usable within just a few weeks of sowing. The flavor in warm weather is more peppery. Radishes are sweet and tender in cold weather.

• Carrots especially get sweeter with winter chilling. The seeds can be slow to germinate, and they

need steady moisture. Loose soil as in raised planters is best, and shorter varieties such as Danvers Half-long and Little Finger develop more evenly.

• I get best results with beets and turnips from seed sown in September to early October. They should have several weeks of growth before winter.

I confess I have never bothered to grow parsnips.

Legumes: peas and beans

• Fava beans are grown fall through spring, produce large

beans in spring, and fix nitrogen: the plants host nitrogen-fixing rhizobial bacteria that pull nitrogen from the air and convert it to ammonium, making it available to other plants. The seeds are huge and sprout quickly, great for planting projects with kids, and fava beans are very cold tolerant. You can literally just push the seeds into mud, and I’ve had good results planting as late as January. The flowers are very pretty, like black-

and-white sweet peas and sweetly scented. Mostly grown as cover crops, but some people eat the beans.

Fava beans are sturdy plants with few pest problems, needing little attention.

Peas are another matter.

• Whether it’s the traditional shelling peas, the snap peas that you eat raw and whole, or the sugar peas that are used in stir-fry, the plants can be fussy to get going. They’re very fragile seedlings so they’re hard to transplant, but the seed will rot easily if it’s just directly sown in the ground.

It’s best to pre-germinate the seed on damp paper towels, and then gently set them into loose soil in the garden as soon as they start to sprout, which just takes a few days.

Snails and slugs and white-crowned sparrows can demolish pea seedlings very quickly. Midnight pest patrols and baits work for the mollusks. Avian pests need barriers.

Peas are usually frost-hardy, but twice I’ve lost the young seedlings to temperatures in the low 20s. If a December hard freeze is forecast, consider covering the vines with frost blanket.

Once they get going,

peas scramble quickly up onto a light trellis, fence, or netting. If you plant in September, you may harvest some in November.

Those vines, and any you plant later, will yield lots of peas from about February into mid-spring.

Oddities and such

Celeriac, celtuce, oyster plant (salsify), tree kale, rutabagas.

• Salsify is naturalized and quite weedy in this area. It’s that pretty blue flower you see along roadways and farm fields blooming in early summer.

The flowers attract lots of pollinators, but the wind-disseminated seeds, as with dandelions, spread far and wide. The roots are said to taste like oysters.

• Celeriac and celtuce are strange varieties of celery and lettuce, respectively, grown for enlarged stems much like kohlrabi. Start the seeds in September, don’t let them get crowded by other plants, and harvest in spring.

• Tree kale is just what it sounds like: it’s a kale that keeps growing taller and taller until it looks like something from a Dr. Seuss story.

• Sorry, your rutabagas should have been planted in July. They take a very long season.

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The flowers of fava beans resemble sweet peas in form and fragrance. The plants are upright and sturdy, need no support, enrich the soil, and tolerate very cold and wet

Cheer squad fosters spirit for fans, players

By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer

“We perform every halftime show so many times leading up to game day, but there is something about hearing the crowd, feeling the energy and performing under the lights that creates a magic that only happens on game night,” said volunteer head coach Sterling Davis.

This Friday, the Winters High School cheer squad will hype up the crowd and cheer on the football teams as they faces off against their biggest rivals, the Dixon High School Rams. The football players have been working tirelessly to move up in the ranks this season but fans shouldn’t forget the spirit of the game, the cheerleaders.

“The girls have worked so hard and put so much energy and effort into every practice and routine they have learned and I just want, more than anything, for that hard work to reflect in their halftime show performance,” said Davis.

The WHS cheer squad started preparing over the summer and demonstrated time and time again their commitment to having a successful season. There are 30 members in total on

the squad this year and while the squad is smaller than it has been in the past, the team as a whole has displayed a level of commitment that is unmatched. Commitment has been shown through the attendance numbers during the non-mandatory summer practices, at the UC Davis Cheer camp and during other team

bonding experiences. Twenty-nine out of the 30 cheerleaders showed up and worked extremely hard during the second annual cheer camp. The UC Davis Cheer camp is three days of six hour training sessions where the Winters cheer squad is led by the UC Davis collegiate cheer squad in sideline cheers, stunting and

team building exercises.

“Camp provides us with a foundation to build on throughout the season. Stunting was the main priority for us this year. The UC Davis cheerleaders worked with the more experienced cheerleaders on refining their techniques and the newer members were given the opportunity to grow the abilities that they had depending on their skill level” said Davis.

The stunts the athletes will execute during the halftime show this Friday night may look effortless but

How to help student-athletes balance academics and athletics

Metro

Special

to the Express

The rigors of academia demand every student’s utmost devotion. For some, the challenges in the classroom are accompanied by the thrill of competition on the playing fields.

Multi-tasking may be most associated with modern professionals, but many might have learned how to balance multiple responsibilities at once during their days as student-athletes.

Student-athletes

typically have a lot on their plates. Managing multiple priorities at once can overwhelm anyone, especially young student-athletes without much experience handling such a juggling act. As a new school year begins, student-athletes can consider these strategies as they try to do their best in the classroom and on the competitive playing fields.

• Practice time management over the summer. Summer vacation provides a much-needed respite for all students, but it also can serve as a time management trial run for student-athletes. Over the course of summer break, cre-

ate a schedule of activities and allot a certain amount of time to devote to each. In the spirit of summer vacation, these activities need not be rigorous, but the schedule can lay the foundation for the hopefully successful management of time that will be necessary when the school year begins.

• Take steps to avoid burnout. Burnout can affect student-athletes in the classroom and on the field. Work with parents, coaches and school staff, including a nutritionist if one works for the school’s athletic department, to devise a meal plan that will help to energize the body and reduce injury risk. In addition, follow a consistent sleep schedule that helps to overcome mental and physical fatigue. According to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 should sleep eight to 10 hours each night.

• Avoid distractions.

Student-athletes who are finding it hard to get at least eight hours of sleep each night might be too distracted during the day to get everything done so they can go to bed

at a reasonable hour. Smartphones ensure distractions are never too far away, but student-athletes can take a proactive approach and turn off app notifications once a new school year and season begins. In addition, pick a quiet homework/study room in the house without distractions like a television or the hum of outside noise.

• Set academic and athletic goals. Coaches typically establish goals for players before the season and then again during endof-season exit interviews. Such goals can help athletes maintain their motivation, and a similar strategy can be employed in the classroom. Parents and student-athletes can meet with teachers to establish study goals to keep them striving toward academic achievement. Clearly defined goals can improve student-athletes’ focus, and that can make it easier to balance their responsibilities.

Student-athletes face a balancing act once a new school year or season begins. Various strategies can help young people successfully juggle their academic and athletic obligations.

are in fact extremely advanced.

“We are picking up from where we left off last season. Things we are attempting now, we were only attempting at the end of last season,” said Davis.

The WHS cheerleading squad is about to put on a show that is going to be hard to forget. Not only have they been working hard toward delivering a perfect halftime performance, the coaches and volunteers Rachel Calvert, Davis, Amanda Sardenga Borchard and Aislynn Trojanowski have put in hours of their time creating and per-

fecting routines that will make an impact and bring the energy that is needed to get the crowd hyped and cheering for the second half of the game. “I have been coaching for six years now and this has been my favorite team to coach so far. I love all the teams for different reasons, but this team has given me a renewed sense to be out there” said Davis. Come out and support the WHS athletes this Friday. The junior varsity game kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Seller’s Field.

Cross country laces up for new season

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

The Winters High School cross country team is lacing up its racing shoes for another season filled with miles of hard work and even harder competition. Although only seven strong this season — which is not enough to qualify for team competition — the athletes will nonetheless en ter the fray and represent the red, black and white proudly.

It’s not so much a lack of participation that’s slimmed down the cross country numbers as it is students opting to compete in other sports going on at the same time.

Head coach William Davis is

poised and eager to get his Warriors ready to do their best at every meet.

“One runner, Henry Girimonte, has the potential to be a league leader, even as a freshman, but it’s frustrating that he has no one to run with at practice. On a more positive note, I have more interest in (Winters Middle School) and (Shirley Rominger Intermediate School) runners,” said Davis. The thing is about the WHS Warriors, they’re always ready to show up to compete no matter the odds or number of teammates they have. For any students who are interested, there’s more than enough room on the roster for more runners and they should reach our to Davis.

Ricky Garcia, a Winters High School sophomore, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Garcia is a core defensive player on the WHS junior varsity football team this season and made a huge impact on both sides of the ball at the Aug. 12 scrimmage. “His vision, understanding and power has developed a lot since last year. Defensively he was aggressive and flying to the ball every play,” said head coach Christopher Kays.

Ricky Garcia

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ABOVE: The Winters High School cheer squad inspires energy and spirit at the Back to School Rally on Aug. 11. LEFT: At a three-day stunt camp with the UC Davis squad, Winters cheerleaders achieved advanced stunt skills they have been working on since last season.

Tuesday, August 22

Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

Thursday, August 24

Shirley Rominger Intermediate School Back to School Night, 6–7:30 p.m., Rominger campus

Thursdays

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

Tuesday, August 29

Waggoner Elementary School Back to School Night, 5:30–7 p.m., Waggoner campus

Wednesday, August 30

Wolfskill Career Readiness Academy Back to School Night, 5:30–6:30 p.m., CRA campus

Winters High School Back to School Night, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Winters High campus

Wednesdays

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

Upcoming

Thursday, August 31

Winters JUSD/Winters City 2x2 Meeting, 5 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/2x2/

Tuesday, September 5 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council chamber (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/ city-council-meetings_/

WTC Auditions: "The Miracle Worker," 6:30 –8:30 p.m., Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.), winterstheatre.org

Wednesday, September 6

WTC Auditions: "The Miracle Worker," 6:30 –8:30 p.m., Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.), winterstheatre.org

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 Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Winters Community Library, Margaret Parsons Room, wfol.org

Winters Fortnightly meeting, second Tuesdays, 1 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)

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.

» Yolo Housing office building, 62 Shams Way: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.

Locals’ Pink Out game brings awareness to breast cancer

Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

From personal ambitions and passions to exploring new enterprises, senior capstone projects are as unique as the high school students who embark on them. For Bianca Dyer-Gonzalez and Hailey Landazuri-Estrada, they’re on a mission to boost breast cancer awareness in a tidal wave of pink.

Essentially, these students are orchestrating a “Pink Out” during an upcoming Winters High School varsity football game in October for breast cancer awareness month. The idea is to take as many orders for pink shirts and hoodies as possible and hand them out prior to the football game so the athletes on the field will be surrounded by a roaring crowd all dawning pink. While this idea was a senior capstone launched last year, it sparked Dyer-Gonzalez and Landazuri-Estrada’s interest and inspired them to carry it on.

“Breast cancer isn’t talked about a lot or normalized. It’s only during October people really talk about it, but I feel like people need to know so much more about it and we want to spread awareness so people can get help and learn about what steps to take so it’s not too late. That inspired me to take on the Pink Out game,” said Landazauri-Estrada. “Breast cancer has happened in my family before, so it really resonates with me. Also, with some people I’m close with have lost family members due to breast cancer and I know it means a lot to them, too.”

This dynamic duo is also collaborating with a couple of nonprofits that bolster breast cancer awareness — Thriving Pink and Pink Heals — both of which will be present at the

football game and accepting donations. At halftime, Thriving Pink will give a brief presentation of breast cancer information followed by a woman-empowering dance to unite all in attendance against this disease.

“I love seeing the joy in people when I tell them I’m doing this project. Last year, everyone felt really connected with this game, and I loved the energy of the game and everyone had big smiles on their faces. It felt so nice to see the com-

munity come together for this game,” said Landazauri-Estrada. “This has been such a positive experience because I didn’t know much about breast cancer at all when I started. Now, after having had meetings and talks with Thriving Pink, I’ve learned so much and can’t wait to learn more. It’s also tough for me to speak in front of people, and slowly through all these meetings I’m getting better and overcoming that anxi-

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Celebrating Elder Day honorees Tony Garcia and Doyle Pinkston

Wally Pearce Winters Elder Day Council

Tony Garcia

Tony Garcia was born on Sunday, Dec. 6, 1931, in Sacramento.

Tony is of Spanish descent and his mother’s family migrated from southern Spain (considered Castilian Spaniards) to the United States in the early 1800s. His mother’s maiden name is “Achondo,” named after a town in Spain.

The Castilians are those in Spain who are direct descendants of the Kingdom of Castile. This is an integral part of Tony’s direct heritage.

When Tony was around 6 years old, he lived with his family in Bryte, California, (formerly, known as Riverbank) which was a former small Yolo County town that now forms part of West Sacramento. It’s located just south of the Sacramento River in the eastern portion of Yolo County.

Growing up, Tony’s family often moved due to his dad’s work as a hardworking farmer. His family typically lived in farm housing often built of single-wall construction.

Tony said the Depression years were very tough. However, his family always had food to eat because his father would butcher their animals like hogs, cattle, and chickens, whenever they needed food.

When he was 10 years old in the 1940s,

Tony remembers he worked for 50 cents an hour. Around 1948 or 1949, when Tony was a high school junior, he worked for PG&E in Orville constructing high-voltage electrical towers. In 1949, while a high school senior, Tony was offered a full scholarship to attend Chico State University.

In March 1950, a few months prior to the start of the Korean War, Tony joined the Coast Guard and served his time in boot camp at Government Island in Alameda, California. Upon graduation, Tony was one of three servicemen sent to Georgia to learn about United States security. Tony served in the Coast Guard for four years.

Tony was also in the restaurant business in Vacaville owning three restaurants.

During his life and

career, starting as a young person, Tony has been very successful in the ranching, farming and restaurant business. As he grew, Tony owned and operated thousands of California acreage, raising cattle, sheep, and growing crops, such as barley, sugar beets, etc., while raising even more livestock in multiple states including California.

In 1962, Tony married his wife Gail, and they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in 2022. Gail passed away in 2022.

Tony said one of the most important aspects of his life was marrying Gail. On occasion, when Tony watches a certain movie or overhears particular words being said, he’s quickly drawn to his wife and the wonderful memories they shared.

Tony came to Winters around 1976 — 47 years ago.

Tony loves to dance to “swing music,” and by his own admission, said he was — and still is — an excellent dancer.

According to Tony, the best thing about aging is that he enjoyed a “wonderful, wonderful, wonderful life with his wife.” And, his best friend Albert Carrington was a role model in his life.

Tony has one son and one daughter. He also has four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who he said he is so very proud of.

Doyle Pinkston

Doyle Pinkston was born in Newport, Arkansas, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 1933. Newport is in Jackson County, located on the White

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Hailey Landazuri-Estrada and Bianca Dyer-Gonzalez are organizing a Pink Out game on Oct. 20 to bring breast cancer awareness to Winters.

Woody Fridae/Courtesy photo Tony Garcia

Woody Fridae/Courtesy photo Tony Garcia

Median home price registers annual gain

• Existing, single-family home sales totaled 269,180 in July on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 3.0 percent from June and down 9.0 percent from July 2022.

• July’s statewide median home price was $832,340, down 0.7 percent from June and up 0.2 percent from July 2022.

• Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 30.3 percent in July.

California Association of Realtors

Special to the Express California home prices continued to stabilize in July as the statewide median price improved on an annual basis for the first time since October 2022, despite interest rates remaining on the rise.

Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 269,180 in July, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than

90 local Realtor associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2023 if sales maintained the July pace throughout the year. It is adjusted

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to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales.

July’s sales pace was down 3.0 percent on a monthly basis from 277,490 in June and down 9.0 percent from a year ago, when a revised 295,770 homes were sold on an annualized basis. Sales of existing single-family homes in California remained below the 300,000-unit pace for

the 10th consecutive month. The yearly drop was the smallest since April 2022 and marked the first time in more than a year that sales dropped by less than 10 percent from a year ago. However, the small decline was due partly to a lower sales base last July, when sales dropped below 300,000 for the first time in over two years.

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home sales in the past couple of months, housing demand remains resilient, and the market continues to be competitive,” said C.A.R. President Jennifer Branchini, a Bay Area Realtor.

“Many in the market aspire to become homeowners and are actively looking to buy, but the shortage of homes for sale and elevated mortgage rates remain challenging headwinds for them.”

California’s median home price exceeded $800,000 in July for the fourth straight month and had its first yearover-year gain in nine

months. The statewide median price dipped 0.7 percent from June’s $838,260 to $832,340 in July and was up 0.2 percent from a revised $830,870 a year ago. A resilient economy with solid job growth, coupled with a shortage of homes on the market are contributing factors to strong home prices. As the housing market transitions into the off-peak homebuying season in the coming months, the statewide median price will likely soften as market competition cools. Home prices, nevertheless, should continue to improve from last year as tight housing supply conditions persist.

“Housing supply continued to be tight in California as rates remain well above levels observed in 2020-2021, when homeowners locked in their long-term mortgages,” said C.A.R. Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine. “While home sales have been negatively impacted by the shortage of homes for sale during this year’s home-buying season, home prices continue to stabilize and have provided consumers with some confidence that market conditions are still solid. Interest rates should moderate later this year if inflation eases further, and home sales could see some improvement in the winter season.”

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Express Yourself

It was a little warm at the fair

There is something to be said for county fairs, but they are better viewed when it isn’t so warm. By the time you read this, the Yolo County Fair will be just a memory. The carnies will be in some other town, hawking their games of chance, corn dogs and rides, while FFA and 4-H kids will be either counting their money or worrying about what happened to their animals.

Yolo County claims to have the largest free gate fair (meaning they don’t charge to enter) in California. It doesn’t mean parking is free, but you can walk in with your family and you can keep your wallet in your pocket.

I went Thursday to help run the Rotary beer booth and to say it was warm would be lying. I peeked into the first couple of buildings to see if they were still judging people’s cooking skills, but I kept walking, looking for some shade.

My shift officially started at 4 p.m., but training for new Rotarians started at 3 and my thermometer said 103. I don’t think we sold a beer until after 4:30 or a glass of wine until 5. Our biggest seller was $2 water. When the sun went down alcohol

sales did pick up and by 9 there was actually a short line to buy tickets. Thursdays are always slow, but the heat didn’t help. Maybe I shouldn’t refer to it as a beer booth, even if we did have six different beers, but also four different flavored hard ciders, wine and water. There was a thrill ride behind our booth, and I could hear kids screech when they dropped out of the sky. That is when I realized that it had gotten dark and people were venturing out of their homes.

The bandstand is within sight and hearing so I had to listen to a talent show for most of the night. There was a big screen TV set up and every once in a while I would notice that Rotarians were watching, and listening, to a performer. I was just hoping there would be plenty of intermissions so the audience members could step away from their seats for a cold one, which did happen later in the evening.

Members of the Catholic Church sell tacos across the picnic area from us, and the rumor was that they were trying sell 10,000 tacos by Sunday night closing. There were several people who

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Horoscopes

ARIES (Mar 21/Apr 20) It is time to recharge your batteries this week, Aries. It may be challenging to slow down, but that is just what you need to do or you are going to run out of steam on your next project.

TAURUS (Apr 21/May 21) Early on this week you may start out in a bit of a funk, Taurus. That all will change with some words from a friend that will help your mood bounce in the other direction.

GEMINI (May 22/Jun 21) Gemini, the side of your brain responsible for pragmatism has been working overtime. You are ready to solve any problems and find answers to most questions.

CANCER (Jun 22/Jul 22 ) Cooperation from others has been hard to come by lately, Cancer. That could lead to some conflicts along the way. Collectively you will have to find some middle ground.

LEO (Jul 23/Aug 23) You could be focused on things in the past this week, Leo. This could start you on a trek to track down mementos in a home or to visit an antiques shop to make some purchases.

VIRGO (Aug 24/Sept 22) Virgo, there is still a lot to learn, but you have the time right now to pay attention to everyone around you to glean what you can. Never stop gathering information.

LIBRA (Sept 23/Oct 23) ven if others make suggestions, use your own judgement regarding how to spend time this week, Libra. You may want to eschew all responsibilities for something fun.

SCORPIO (Oct 24/Nov 22) Seek new places for any sort of inspiration, Scorpio. You never know what you may uncover unless you visit new places instead of your old haunts. Start exploring this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23/Dec 21) Some outside energy has muted your normally boisterous personality, Sagittarius. You may want to skip out on social scenes and spend some time at home in the coming days.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22/Jan 20) Strong opinions rule the day, so convincing others could be especially difficult in the days ahead. Wait some time and they try again, Capricorn.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21/Feb 18) Aquarius, there will be some measure of public speaking or performance in your near future, and it is likely giving you a bit nervous. No one will judge you, so try to lighten up.

PISCES (Feb 19/Mar 20) Pisces, you could encounter more oddballs than normal in your daily routines. From customers making scenes to quirky coworkers, you might need to be patient and open-minded.

Express Yourself

Take a stand against elder abuse

Wally Pearce

Elder Day Council

Winters

A 91-year-old woman sits alone in her wheelchair, as tears of sorrow fill her eyes. Gripped in her declining hand, is a crumpled eviction notice. She struggles with the everyday natural rhythms of her life, and now with the harsh truth that a family member stole her retirement savings and sold her home. But even worse, the devastating loss and heartache of a destroyed family bond. Now …

she’s unable to rebuild her finances at an age where she should be living comfortably in retirement.

Today, throughout California, including Yolo County, this hushed disgrace occurs far too often. Sadly, that harsh reality of elder abuse is prevalent. Its clandestine degradation prevents reporting of the grotesque criminal act of elder abuse. Because of the reluctance to register a complaint, California only has modest data, including within each of its 58 counties. The

World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one in six people aged 65 and over, fall victim to elder abuse.

California defines elder abuse as a socially harmful act, punishable by criminal law. Under California Penal Code §368, California law defines elder abuse as physical or emotional abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of a victim who is 65 years of age or older. The crime is often prosecuted, and upon conviction, the felon

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stopped and ate their tacos at our bar, and yes, they washed them down with a couple of beers.

I don’t want to say that Rotarians are all old people, but the youngest volunteers helping serve beer on Thursday were all over 50, with many in their 70s or early 80s. The people who were drinking all looked like they were 15, but had ID and wristbands to prove they were 21. A few years ago I didn’t

believe the woman wearing a wristband, saying she was 21, so I asked her for ID. She just smiled, said thank you, and showed me her ID letting me know she was 34. Last ID I’ve checked. There were plenty of nonprofits at the fair, along with school groups, all trying to make a few dollars for their pet projects. If you have the opportunity, give a little, it will make you feel better, especially if you are at a beverage booth. Have a good week.

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

NOTICE OF PETITION

George Imamura CASE NO PR2023-0181

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of: George Imamura

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Yolo County Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California County of: Yolo

The Petition for Probate requests that: Yol o County Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as fol-

Date: September 12 2023 Time: 9:00 A M Dept : 11

lows:

Room:

Located at 1000 Main Street Woodland CA 95695

If you object to the granting of the petition you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney

If y ou a re a c r editor or a c ontingent c reditor of the dec e d e n t y o u m u s t f i l e y o u r c l a i m w i t h t h e c o u r t a n d m a i l a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law

You may examine the file kept by the court the file kept by the court If you are a person interested in the estate you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250 A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk

Attorney for petitioner: Dylan P Hyatt Meissner, Joseph, Palley & Ruggles, Inc 1555 River Park Drive Suite 108 Sacramento CA 95815 (916) 920-5983

Published August 23 30 September 6 2023 #408

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Shizuko Imamura CASE NO PR2023-0182

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both of: Shizuko Imamura

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Yolo County Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California County of: Yolo

The Petition for Probate requests that: Y olo County Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions however the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: September 12, 2023 Time: 9:00 A M Dept : 11

Room:

Located at 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695

If you object to the granting of the petition you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney If y ou a re a c r editor or a c ont ingent c reditor of the dec e d e n t , y o u m u s t f i l e y

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case Number: CV2023-1464

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: DANNIE RAYMOND NEWMAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name DANNIE RAYMOND NEWMAN to Proposed name DANNY RAYMOND NEWMAN

T H E C O U R T O R D E R S t h a t a l l p e r s

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Ted Imamura CASE NO PR2023-0184 To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both of: Ted Imamura A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Yolo County Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California County of: Yolo The Petition for Probate requests that: Yolo Coun ty Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions however the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: September 12, 2023 Time: 9:00 A M Dept : 11 Room: Located at 1000 Main Street, Woodland,

to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: September 12 2023 Time: 9:00 A M Dept : 11 Room: Located at 1000 Main Street Woodland CA 95695

If you object to the granting of the petition you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney

If y ou a r e a c re ditor or a c ont inge nt c r edit or of t he dec e d e n t y o u m u s t f i l e y o u r c l a i m w i t h t h e c o u r t a n d m a i l a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California

Painting ladies Express Yourself

Gramps Says

Recently, I received a notice that my friend Anona was opening a new series of abstract art classes at her studio, “A Working Studio & Art Gallery” on Main Street. Being curious, I took the bait and signed up. In order to get into the abstract-art frame of mind I looked up Picasso and found a cartoon showing a couple appraising a portrait of their son as painted by Picasso. They commented, “It’s a nice resemblance, but the eyes are in the wrong place.”

I assumed this type of portraiture was abstract art. Anona corrected that interpretation when she said abstract art does not represent reality. The online Oxford dictionary supports her definition. It reads, “Art that does not attempt to represent external reality but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors and textures.”

My hopes of following her instruction to create an early childhood memory were dashed. After being fitted into a painting smock and receiving the necessary paints and brushes the class was instructed to write a few inner feelings and thoughts on the canvas before covering it with paint. These personal and

private messages will influence your creative process and emanate their message to you in the future. The artists were then instructed to close their eyes and apply broad strokes of paint across the canvas as guided by their instincts.

At this point I appreciated that all of the other artists in the class were women and that photos of previous classes showed the same disparity. I figured the painting ladies were better tuned into the ethereal semaphores of creativity and that I would resort to my earlier goal of duplicating the picture of a carousel that I created as a child.

While the rest of the class was following instructions to paint

Applauding Officer Vegas

bold lines, now with their eyes open, I pulled out my drafting compass and began inscribing concentric circles. The compass was the object of a few chuckles and I felt that Anona gave up on me at that point. Undeterred, I proceeded to carefully paint the circles, each in their own color.

There was active and animated chatter and many laughs as the class toiled over their canvasses. And the compositions were colorful and worthy of praise with perhaps my exception. However, I feel somewhat vindicated in that I notice that next to the online definition of “abstract” is a picture of concentric circles that are so perfectly round that the artist surely used a compass. Now I have reconsidered and decided not to throw my masterpiece away.

Sophie Says

Sometimes Gramps makes me weary with his curiosity, but I hope the hidden messages inscribed beneath the paint will bring him contentment and happiness.

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anxiety and know this will help me become a better overall person and help people.” Although it’s a joint effort to put on this Pink Out game, it wouldn’t be a senior capstone project without its challenges to overcome and learn from.

“It was difficult trying to get in touch with Pink Heals Solano — they’re the pinkwrapped fire truck and police car. That took a few weeks but we were able to get ahold of them,” said Dyer-Gonzalez. “We also have to work a lot with printing companies for the shirts we’re trying to make. There’s a lot of backand-forth with them with emails and meetings trying to figure out price range and make sure we don’t

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River about 84 miles northeast of Little Rock. He comes from Irish and English heritage.

Around 1943, when Doyle was 10 years old, his family moved from Newport to Dixon, California. About a week later, Doyle and his family moved to Winters — 80 years ago. Doyle said he loved his parents, but his dad was strict. Doyle remembers when his dad spoke, he listened. His mother was an especially hard-working mother who worked all day in the fields and then returned home to take care of the family in the evening.

over-purchase anything. It’s been a pretty smooth capstone so far though. There haven’t been too many troubles or anything major we couldn’t get around.”

Under the guidance of mentor Sterling Davis, Dyer-Gonzalez and Landazuri-Estrada are getting the most out of this senior capstone. Not just by putting on the Pink Out game, but gaining experience and knowhow they’ll be able to take with them long after they’ve walked the stage at the end of the school year.

“I’ve always considered a career in anesthesiology. That’s not directly connected with breast cancer research, but there’s a possibility that breast cancer comes into my work as an anesthesiologist. Just being more knowledgeable about

from Sacramento State University with a major in Physical Education because he wanted to be an athletic coach. He would ultimately receive his master’s degree in physical education.

Doyle was married while he was a sophomore in high school.

In 2024, Doyle and his wife will celebrate their 75th year of marriage.

it from this experience and knowing the preliminary things to look out for — for breast cancer — I can hopefully watch out for my patients better,” said Dyer-Gonzalez. “Everybody knows someone who’s been affected by cancer, and being able to spread this knowledge not just in my community this year, but in college and as an adult — I think that’ll be huge because early detection is the best way to combat this.”

With so much negative press lately about the nation’s law enforcement, it’s good to hear about the positive work of our own Officer Joe Vegas and his idea for a modification to tasers to make it impossible to mistake a taser for a pistol. Rather than take sides in police negligence debates that solve nothing, Officer Vegas, Chief Miller and DA Reisig decided to roll out this new device to save lives and prevent officers from making heartbreaking, fatal mistakes in the heat of tense situations.

I applaud their work to make policing better for everyone, everywhere. And thank you, Crystal, for focusing on this positive news!

WOODY FRIDAE

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could spend up to four years in prison.

In its 66/127 resolution, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 15, the annual date known as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (EAAD), a day where the world, including communities like the city of Winters, voice their opposition to abuse of our older generations. Although a set-aside date exists, every-day, is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The 2023 theme was “Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Older Age Policy, Law and Evidence-based Responses.”

Unfortunately, the subject of Elder Abuse is purposely ignored by the city council’s action plans, Why? Most city councils usually stand silent and never include elder abuse as an action item, or any other agenda item, Why? City councils exist because they’re voted for by the people as “elected officials.”

Their basic function is to enforce all laws and ordinances as prescribed in their city charter and municipal code(s), and to create, advocate, and advance local

policies to ensure all relevant laws serve the community. However, regardless of intent, knowingly curbing elder abuse, in and of itself creates injury, to the target population. We’ve a proactive role to play regarding how elder abuse is reflected. Respecting the dignity, and rights of all ages is a core American value, baked into American law(s). For example:

• The Elder Justice Act establishes programs and initiatives to strengthen the federal response to Elder Abuse, promote elder justice research, and support state Adult Protective Services (APS) systems.

• The Older Americans Act creates older adults’ programs and services to stay

healthy and engaged.

• The Nursing Home Reform Act establishes a “Resident’s Bill of Rights” for people in long-term care facilities. Including the right to privacy, to participate in all aspects of care, to complain without retribution, and to visits from friends and service providers.

• The Americans with Disabilities Act protects the civil rights of people with disabilities and help communities to be accessible and age friendly.

The seven types of elder abuse are: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect, abandonment, financial abuse and self-neglect.

Just as buildings demand secured beams,

In his youth, Doyle was a great athlete, excelling in most of the areas of sports he entered into. He said one of his first memories was when he entered a wrestling match in high school.

In 1951, the city of Winters held its annual Youth Day event and Doyle was the Youth Day mayor. Doyle graduated

society must also expect durable “social” girders to ensure our communities are safe, i.e., living free from elder abuse.

Reporting Anyone residing in Yolo County or the city of Winters who suspects that an older adult is subjected to physical, mental, financial abuse or neglect, abduction, isolation, or any other treatment resulting in pain or mental anguish, can file a confidential referral, by contacting the Yolo County Adult Protective Services (APS) at 888-675-1115 or 530-661-2727 or 916661-2750.

Around 1962, Doyle became a very effective varsity coach at Woodland High School. As a high school sports coach, his responsibilities include working for the athletic department teaching students the fundamentals of specific sports, helping them gain the necessary qualities and skills of athletes while guiding players toward working as a team, hosting practice sessions for players, and coordinating and coaching games. Doyle was very proficient at his job as a coach, with his teams winning many of the games.

During his coaching career, Doyle

For city of Winters residents, contact either APS, or the Winters Police Department at 530-795-2261 or the 24-hour dispatch center at 530795-4561.

Please join hands with the Winters Elder Day Council, in lifting the voices of the afflicted, and survivors, by taking action, and engaging

decided to become a rancher, operating a 17-acre orchard along I-505, where he grew Albert peaches. With his dad’s help, Doyle also had a fruit stand at the front of the orchard where his harvest was sold.

Doyle also became a local businessman and owned and operated the very popular Dean’s Frostie. He would bring in his peaches, fresh from his orchard, and they would make orchard-fresh, peach milkshakes.

After 21 years, Doyle closed his business in 2000. He was once a business partner of the Railroad Express Car Wash in Winters (1 E. Baker Street.)

Doyle owns and operates a 100-plus acre rice field near the city of Davis.

Doyle and his wife have four boys. He also has 10 grandchildren and 11 great, great-grandchildren. If a young person were to ask Doyle for advice, he would tell them to get a good education and foremost, “…do your best and don’t back off.”

with older adults in your life, empowering members of our community with information, also consider involving students, or by just speaking out. Do you know of any older adult being physically, mentally abused, or neglected? Please remember, reporting any level of elder abuse is confidential.

There was active and animated chatter and many laughs as the class toiled over their canvasses.

celebrates its 10th birth‐day with a special Birthday Gala

BFF.fm Studios, 180 Capp Street, #4, San Francisco. amanda@bff.fm

Fulcrum @ 8pm / $20-$100

Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco

Fulcrum

@ 8pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco

The Attic @ 8:15pm Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco

Angelica Rockne @ 8:30pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco

Audio1 @ 9pm Del Mar, 2125 Lombard St, San Francisco

Nastia @ 9pm The Great Northern, 119 Utah St, San Francisco

Anna Laura Quinn & Ter‐

rence Brewer @ The Page @ 5pm The Page, 298 Divisadero St, San Francisco

David Perez Band: DPB Live!!Heavenly Village

Summer Concerts @ 5:45pm Heavenly Village, 1001 US-50, South Lake Tahoe

DJ Tripp @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

Audio1 @ 8pm SPIN San Francisco, 690 Folsom St #100, San Francisco

Special Acoustic Night In The Round

Back‐burners: Live at The HIVE!

5:30pm

25thSep 8th

August 25th at 5:30PM, we continue our Live at The HIVE Summer Concert series with The Backburners, a 4-piece in‐strumental funk band.

Concerts are FREE and family-friendly. 1221 Har‐ter Ave, 1221 Harter Av‐enue, Woodland. thehive@ zspecialtyfood.com, 530668-0660

Divas & Drinks: Celebrating

Transgender History Month with The Klipptones

@ 6pm / $15 Join us for the latest edition of this monthly event for women, their friends, and allies. This month we are celebrating Transgender His‐tory Month with The Klipptones, & many more. The Academy SF, 2166 Market Street, San Francisco. info‐@academy-sf.com, 415-624-3429

The Keller Sisters: Keller

with Terry

Bohart Museum features praying mantises at open house event

Kathy Keatley Garvey

Let us prey! How much do you know about praying mantises?

The Bohart Museum of Entomology is hosting an open house, themed “Praying Mantises,” on Sunday in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Ln. It is free and family friendly.

According to Kris Anderson of Las Vegas, an alumnus of Cornell University (master’s degree in entomology) and author of Praying Mantises of the United States and Canada: “There are just 28 species of Mantodea found within the United States and Canada, the seven largest of which are invasive species from other parts of the globe.”

Some myths about praying mantises, as related by Anderson in his book:

Myth: “Mantises sway back and forth while crawling to imitate vegetation blowing in the wind.”

Truth: “The peering movement of mantises, demonstrated by the swaying back and forth of their body while ambulating or preparing to leap/take flight, is a behavioral adaptation to gain depth perception of their surroundings and has nothing to do with mimicry. Mantises blend into their environment by remaining motionless against a substrate that they morphologically resemble — not by moving. Peering movements causes

the retinal images of nearby objects to be displaced more quickly than those of more distant objects, thus allowing the mantis to gain depth perception of its environment as it navigates forward.”

Myth: “Mantises grab insects and immediately bite the neck/ head to quickly kill their prey.”

Truth: “The spinose forelegs of praying mantises are used to hold onto and prevent their prey from escaping. Once secured in their grip, the mantis will pull the prey forward and begin to meticulously chew upon whatever body part of the prey item is closest to their mouth — be it a leg, a wing, the thorax, abdomen, or head. No specific body region is exclusively targeted and the prey is always eaten alive, bit by bit, dying a slow death.”

Myth: “Female mantises cannibalize the males while mating.”

Truth: “With over 2,400 species of Mantodea worldwide, only a small fraction of species regularly engage

WTC offers community theater opportunities

By Linda Glick Winters Theatre Company

Winters Theatre Company has a lot of exciting opportunities coming up for the community to participate in. From play auditions to revive a production shuttered by the pandemic to a new local partnership celebrating the written word. Winters residents can let their creativity flow in the name of theater.

on Nov. 10 and runs on the weekends through Nov. 26 at the Winters Community Center, 201 Railroad Ave.

For more information, visit www.winters.theatre.org or call 530-795-4014.

com/y6bktx9r.

Seeking 10-minute plays

WTC is hosting its next 10-minute play festival in March 2024, and is accepting submissions now until Oct. 27.

in sexual cannibalism. Most do not. Of those that engage in this practice, the occurrence is not inevitable, as males typically escape and may mate with other partners.”

The Bohart Museum, founded in 1946 and directed by UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey, houses a global collection of eight million insect specimens, plus a live insect petting zoo (Madagascar hissing cockroaches, stick insects and tarantulas), and an insect-themed gift shop, stocked with t-shirts, hoodies, books, posters, jewelry and more.

The Bohart Museum is planning two other open houses this fall:

• Saturday, Sept. 23: Household Vampires

• Saturday, Nov. 4: Monarchs

All open houses are free and family friendly. At each event, the focus is on a special theme, but there’s also a family artsand-crafts activity, announced Tabatha Yang, education and outreach coordinator.

‘Miracle Worker’ auditions

In March 2020, the curtain was about to go up for the production of “The Miracle Worker,” but it was suddenly closed as the pandemic erupted. WTC is bringing this show back with most of the original cast.

Auditions for unfilled roles will be held on Sept. 5 and 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Winters Community Center.

The unfilled roles include:

• Helen Keller (age 10 to 12)

• James Keller (Helen’s brother, teen to early 20s)

• Boy (age 10 to 12)

• Three young girls who are blind (ages 8 to 11)

“The Miracle Worker” opens

Calling writers, poets WTC is partnering with Winters Friends of the Library to host Lit Fest 1: Storytelling and Poetry on Friday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Winters Community Library

Margaret Parsons Room (708 Railroad Ave.).

Interested participants are invited to submit previously unpublished works: a story between four and eight minutes in length (as performed) or poem(s) no longer than four minutes in length (as performed). There is no submission cost. Writers/poets must be 16 years or older. Works will be reviewed by members of the WTC and WFoL. For Lit Fest 1 submission guidelines, visit https://tinyurl.

The 10-minute play festival is a collections of eight short plays by local playwrights. The 2024 play festival will be particularly special for the WTC as it will be its inaugural production in the new venue at the historic Winters Opera House on Main Street in downtown Winters.

The community is encouraged to submit original scripts for consideration for the 2024 10-minute play festival. This year there is not a specific theme for the festival. WTC will select eight scripts and will notify playwrights in November.

The submission guidelines and application for playwrights and directors is available on the WTC website, https://tinyurl.com/ yb492j6u.

Special to the Express

Kathy Keatley Garvey/Courtesy photo

A praying mantis lying in wait.

UCD alumna Bzdyk’s fossil find draws attention

By Kathy Keatley Garvey Special to the Express

It’s not every day you find a 15-million-year-old skull of a dolphin.

Leave it to an eagle-eyed entomologist accustomed to searching for elusive bees to find it.

Emily Bzdyk, who holds a master’s degree in entomology from UC Davis, is making national headlines, but not about insects this time.

Bzdyk is garnering widespread news coverage for discovering a 15-millionyear-old dolphin skull along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County, Maryland.

Bzdyk, a volunteer at the Calvert Marine Museum on Solomons Island, said she was combing the shores along the Calvert Cliffs on Saturday, Aug. 5, when she noticed what appeared to be a two-footlong fossil bone in the shallow water.

It turned out to be a fossil from the Miocene Epoch, the first geological epoch of the Neogene Period. The Miocene epoch extends from about 23.03 to 5.333 million years ago.

Stephen Groff, manager of the Calvert Marine Museum’s fossil collection, described it as “a really impressive find,” noting that “it’s rare to find a skull in such good condition.”

Bzdyk estimated it will probably take a few months for her to clean the silt and clay from the fossil and prepare it for permanent public display at the museum. Visitors to the museum (open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) are watching her clean the fossil.

“I’ve been fossil hunting for about a year and a half and I have thousands of shark teeth and other things in my collection,” said Bzdyk, who received her master’s degree in en-

tomology from UC Davis in 2012, studying with UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology. At UC Davis, “I focused on a taxonomic revision of the subgenus Litomegachile leafcutter bees with a description of a new species and a key to current species.”  The new species that she discovered: Megachile pankus. (See her work in ZooKeys, published Sept. 13, 2012) A native of Long Island, N.Y., Emily received her bachelor’s degree in biology in 2008 from St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM), St. Mary’s City, where she minored in environmental studies and studio art. Her senior thesis? “A Guide to Native Plants of Historic St. Mary’s City,” which she also illustrated.

Bzdyk returned to SMCM in 2016 as a visiting instructor of biology. She served as an adjunct faculty member until May 2019. Her friends says she has an eagle eye for discoveries. She credits her entomological training with that. “Many years in entomology didn’t hurt!” NBCWashington.com headlined her fossil discovery as “Big Win: Woman Finds 15 Million-Year-Old Dolphin Skull Along Chesapeake Bay.” Mike Murillo of WTOP News, which serves the Washington, D.C., area, said that the “Dolphin fossil found in Calvert County could help ‘write the books’ on ancient marine mammals ... It is not uncommon to find fossils from marine mammals. Dolphin skulls are typically found twice a

year in southern Maryland. But this find, according to Groff, stands to be the most intact of the finds. It could also turn out to be a species that was previously not known about.” Murillo noted that “During the Miocene period, when the marine mammal swam the earth, the sea level was much higher, according to Groff. What is the beach now was once the ocean floor. Now, as the ocean is eroding away part of the beach, more fossils are being uncovered.”

In addition to her interests in biology, entomology and paleontology, Bzdyk enjoys incorporating her scientific illustration and photography skills in her work.  She served as a scientific illustration intern at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. in

the summer of 2008.

Bzdyk shares her interests in her blog, “Sentimental Entomologist” (Thoughts about insects, birds, nature and life) at http://sentimentalentomologist.blogspot.com/.

In her blog profile, she describes herself as: “I have always loved insects and I studied them in graduate school. Bees, to be precise. I focused my thesis on  Litomegachile, a subgenus of Megachile leafcutter bees. I discovered a new species of bee, and published one paper on these bees before I hung up my scientist hat to become a stay at home mom. But that won’t stop insects from finding their way into my life.”

She also maintains an Instagram account on her discoveries at https://instagram.com/hastalishunter.

Bzdyk is a 2010 alumna of the globally recognized The Bee Course, an annual 10-day workshop sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History and held at the Southwestern Research Station, Portal, Ariz. One of her instructors was noted bee authority Robbin Thorp 1933-2019), UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor of entomology. Thorp and  Professor Neal Williams of the Department of Entomology and Nematology served on her guidance committee, along with research entomologist Tom Zavortink of the Bohart Museum.

Her husband, Troy Townsend, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at SMCM, received his doctorate in inorganic chemistry in 2013 from UC Davis. He studied biology and chemistry at SMCM, obtaining his undergraduate degree in 2007. The couple has two daughters, ages 6 and 9.

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Emily Bzdyk, who discovered a new bee species while in graduate school at UC Davis, is drawing widespread news coverage for her discovery of a 15-million-year-old dolphin skull along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County, Maryland.