Winters Express Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Council hears Bodega fire update, accepts FEMA grant

By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer

Fire Chief Jack S. Snyder III brought a lot to the podium for Winters residents at the Winters City Council meeting on Sept. 19. Chief Snyder shed light on the August fire at La Bodega downtown and successfully pitched a grant from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) for a volunteer recruitment retention coordinator to council members.

Winters goes pink to support breast cancer awareness

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

Organizations, officials, and residents are striving to increase awareness about resources for breast cancer awareness in the Winters community this October. Many of the endeavors are spreading the importance of early detection screenings as well as raising funds to donate to breast cancer research.

Many businesses will have a breast cancer awareness window cling placed in their store windows and multiple youth sports teams will be sporting pink socks, bows, jerseys and more this month in support of breast cancer awareness.

Pink Out event

hosting the 2023 Pink Out event on Oct. 20 to bring breast cancer awareness to Winters during the Winters High School football game. The outreach campaign is part of their senior capstone project and is in collaboration with the Thriving Pink nonprofit.

Bodega fire update

La Bodega, at 42nd Main St., has been closed down since the Aug. 31 fire in a back storage room. With a total of 32 personnel attending, Snyder explained that “teamwork was vital in this scenario.”

Specifically, Snyder praised fire shift Captain Cheyne Baumgart, who made the call once he got on the scene to ring the second alarm, bringing in further assis-

tance from other nearby fire departments.

It only took the firefighters on call three minutes to get to the fire and five more minutes to get water on the fire. This allowed them to get the fire under control in around an hour, ac-

cording to Snyder.

“Our volunteers are amazing when it comes to the callbacks,” Snyder said.

“We had a great force.”

The fire itself was isolated to the back

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Volunteer cleanup day

Beautiful Winters is inviting community members to participate in a Volunteer Litter Clean-up Day — in part of the Adopt-a-Highway program — on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m.

Volunteers will meet at the west side of the Lorenzo’s Market parking lot. Efforts to clean up Grant Avenue/Highway 128

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High School seniors Hailey Landazuri Estrada and Bianca Dyer-Gonzalez are

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are expected to last about two hours.

Organizer Mark Rowan said volunteers who are participating for the first time should first watch a safety video at http://tinyurl. com/3hej9hkm.

Volunteers must be 18 years or older and will be expected to attend a brief safety orientation before the clean-up begins at the parking lot. Safety gear will be provided and must be worn. Solid, closedtoed shoes and long pants must be worn and long-sleeved shirts are recommended.

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The WHS football games scheduled for Oct. 20 at Dr. Sellers Field start with the

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the clean-up email list or to ask questions, email Winters. is.beautiful@gmail. com

WMS seeks basketball coaches Winters Middle School is seeking coaches for the middle school basketball teams. Alex Monsalve, WMS athletic director, said they are in need of coaches for the seventh-grade boys and girls teams, as well as the eighth-grade boys and girls teams. The seventh-grade basketball season is from Nov. 1 to Dec.

7. The eighth-grade basketball season is from Jan. 9 to Feb. 8.

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Frerichs, Reisig host inaugural County gun violence prevention efforts

Yolo County Special to the Express Yolo County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs and Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig convened the inaugural gathering of the Yolo Gun Violence Prevention Collaborative (Yolo GVPC) on Monday, Oct. 2, to coordinate gun violence prevention efforts throughout Yolo County and its cities.

Nearly 40 participants representing a broad range of stakeholders agreed that now is the time to take preventative action to assure we have a safe

and thriving community. Participating agencies included school district, city, county, state and federal leaders from government, law enforcement, public health, UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program, local non-profits working with children and families, gun violence survivors, responsible gun owners, healthcare representatives, the Yolo County Youth Commission, and more. The purpose of the Yolo GVPC is to establish countywide communication channels, share resources

and relevant information, and create an actionable plan to proactively prevent all forms of gun violence.

Participants received a presentation on local gun violence data from Deputy District Attorney Matt De Moura and an update on local, state, and federal gun violence prevention efforts from Mike McLively, Policy Director at Giffords Law Center.

“Gun violence is a public health epidemic in this country and is currently the number one killer

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Class of 2023 members Aliyah Holliday, Anneliese Gonzales and Sofia Sanchez organized a Pink Out game for their Senior Capstone Project in October 2022. The 2023 Pink Out event is on Friday, Oct. 20 during the home football game.

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Winters firefighters remove their personal protective equipment following a fire at La Bodega on Aug. 31.

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Woodland mayor Vicky Fernandez, Supervisor Lucas Frerichs, Davis city council woman Gloria Partida (front), Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig and Winters city council woman Carol Scianna attended the collaborative gathering on Monday.

League of Women Voters of Woodland

Special to the Express

The League of Women Voters of Woodland announced that Democracy Winters and Davis Media Access are recipients of the year’s Democracy Works Award.

The recipients will be honored at an event at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, at American Legion Post 77, 523 Bush St. in Woodland.

This year’s recipients meet the award’s criteria, which include encouraging equal representation, promoting free and fair elections, expanding voter education and rights, advocating legislation that promotes democracy and communities, or taking

grassroots political action.

Democracy Winters receives Democracy Works award RISE organiza evento para trabajadores agrícolas

Democracy Winters is a non-partisan network of volunteers who work in the Winters community to preserve democracy and uphold constitutional freedoms through community outreach and informed engagement in local, state, and national politics.

According to members of Democracy Winters, the group draws on a variety of tools for political advocacy, including calling and meeting with government officials and their staffs, along with other forms of peaceful activism.

The values of the group include preventing authoritarianism by promoting electoral integrity,

ethics in government and constitutional checks and balances as well as preserving civil liberties and supporting evidence-based policy decisions.

Goals of Democracy Winters include peacefully and publicly defending the “essential principles of our republic,” facilitating engagement in the democratic process as all levels of government and “promoting dialogue across political divides to find common ground and unite around shared American values.”

Davis Media Access produces “Meet the Candidates” programming, which includes recording and distributing

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Lit Fest features storytelling, poetry

By Linda Glick

A community collaboration features works of local writers and poets on Oct. 13.

Winters Theatre Company and Winters Friends of the Library are partnering to host Lit Fest No.1: Storytelling and Poetry on Friday, Oct. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Margaret Parsons Room, Winters Pub-

lic Library (708 Railroad Ave.). The event is free to attend and refreshments will be served.

The first Lit Fest of the season will leave attendees immersed in the magical world of storytelling and poetry. This captivating event brings together a community of talented writers and poets who will take you on a journey through their words. Performers from young adults to age 90 will bring original poems and short stories to life whether they’re personal narratives or fictional tales. For more information, visit winters theatre.org.

Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso RISE, Inc. está invitando a los trabajadores agrícolas locales y a sus familias a asistir a un evento de agradecimiento a los trabajadores agrícolas en Winters a finales de Octubre. El evento gratuito conecta a los asistentes con recursos y servicios, así como la oportunidad de conectarse entre sí durante una comida.

Adrián Solís, promotor latino de RISE, dijo que ha organizado dos eventos similares en Esparto y quiere llevarlos a Winters para comodidad de los trabajadores agrícolas de la zona.

Solís dijo que invita a agencias de todo el Condado Yolo que apoyan a los trabajadores agrícolas a través de recursos y servicios que incluyen asistencia hipotecaria, derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas y más.

“Es una manera

Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso

Dieciocho estudiantes muralistas, sus familias y miembros de la comunidad se reunieron en la firma del sexto mural histórico patrocinado por Winters Participation Gallery (WPG) afuera de las instalaciones de Winters Healthcare en Grant Avenue la noche del pasado Lunes 11 de Septiembre. El mural de este año fue patrocinado con fondos a través del Programa de Oportunidades de Aprendizaje Ampliadas (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

para que los trabajadores agrícolas de la comunidad de Winters se reúnan y aprendan qué tipo de ayuda existe y puede serles útil,” dijo Solís.

“También es una oportunidad para que los trabajadores agrícolas sean reconocidos por todos los esfuerzos que realizan a la comunidad.”

El evento es familiar y se proporcionará comida sin costo. Durante la comida, las agencias compartirán información con los asistentes sobre cuál es su misión y qué tipos de servicios ofrecen. Cada agencia también tendrá una mesa informativa preparada para que los asistentes puedan obtener más información o hacer preguntas específicas.

En su función en RISE, Solís brinda extensión y defensa a los trabajadores agrícolas en las comunidades de Winters, Esparto, Madison y Capay Valley

conectándolos con organizaciones del condado.

“Voy a las granjas y hago presentaciones de divulgación sobre los servicios RISE y colaboro con otras agencias. Salimos juntos para hacer una presentación de colaboración y ayudarlos a tomar conciencia de qué apoyo hay disponible para los trabajadores agrícolas,” dijo Solís.

El evento está programado para el Viernes 27 de Octubre de 6 a 7:30 p.m. en la nueva oficina de Winters RISE en el 417 Haven St.

Solís dijo que no existe un elemento de registro y exhorta a los miembros interesados de la comunidad a que se presenten y estén abiertos a aprender más sobre lo que hay disponible.

Las preguntas pueden dirigirse a Solís al 530-787-4110 ext.210 o enviando un correo electrónico a adrian@riseinc.org.

la historia agrícola local

- ELOP) del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District - Winters JUSD). El superintendente Rody Boonchouy dijo que los fondos de ELOP surgieron de la pandemia para apoyar las oportunidades de enriquecimiento después de la escuela (y durante el verano) y que el distrito escolar espera continuar trabajando con el WPG. Boonchouy insinuó que el edificio de oficinas de Winters JUSD sería un nuevo cliente potencial para un próximo proyecto de mural histórico. Los estudiantes muralistas trabaja-

ron con la junta directiva de Winters Healthcare Foundation (WHF) para crear un diseño para cada pared que reflejara la visión de honrar la agricultura histórica de la región.

“Después de ver murales históricos anteriores alrededor de Winters, sabíamos que el recinto de nuestro generador de emergencia recién instalado era un lienzo en blanco que se beneficiaría de un mural.

Debido a que somos un edificio más nuevo en la ciudad, nuestra visión era exhibir los cultivos históricos de la región y al mismo tiempo tener una apariencia contemporánea que complementara nuestro centro de salud,” dijo Stacey McCall, directora de operaciones de Winters Healthcare. "Estamos encantados con los resultados y nos encanta que este mural sea otra conexión con la comunidad de Winters."

Sabrina Rivas, estudiante de último año de Winters High School, eligió tener el mural como su proyecto final de último año. Rivas trabajó estrechamente con la junta de la WHF y los estudiantes de diseño y pintores para garantizar que la visión de la junta estuviera alineada con el diseño del mural.

Los muralistas profesionales Jaime Montiel y Celestino Galabasa Jr. trabajaron con la educadora de arte de Winters High School, Holly Smith, para apoyar a los estudiantes mientras trabajaban para darle vida al diseño en las cuatro paredes del edificio de servicios públicos de Winters Healthcare.

Rivas se inspiró en los diseños de los estudiantes muralistas y en los comentarios de la junta directiva de la WHF para presentar los diseños conceptuales. Smith señaló que a lo largo del programa, los diseños cambiaron a medida que el mural

Mural muestra

City of Winters Fire

The Winters Fire Log will return next week

Police Arrest Log

Sept. 24: Lopez, Bertha Alicia (Age 50); Charges: DUI, DUI BAC .08 percent or more, Changing lanes without due caution; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

Sept. 25: Drummond, Annette Acension (Age 60); Charges: Battery on Spouse/Ex/ Date, Disorderly conduct: alcohol; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

Sept. 26: Juvenile

(Age Unk); Charges: Minor in possession of alcohol, Minor in possession of tobacco/ cigarette/paper/etc;

Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear ~Mendoza Rios, Breny Abraham (Age 35); Charges: Driving with license suspended for DUI, License plate reflective coating; Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear Report Log

Sept. 20: 7:53 a.m., E. Grant Avenue/Morgan Street, Traffic Collision

Sept. 21: 3:50 p.m., 100th block of Grant Avenue, Grand Theft

Sept. 22: 8:14 a.m.,

100th block of Grant Avenue, Miscellaneous Incident Report

Sept. 23: 3:12 p.m., 1000th block of Roosevelt Avenue, Hit and Run

~10:26 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm

Sept. 24: 9 a.m., 20000th block of County Road 90, Audible Alarm

~4:30 p.m., first block of Abbey Street, Audible Alarm

Sept. 26: 11:36 a.m., 700th block of Main Street, Verbal Domestic Dispute For our editorial policy on crime log entries, see winters express.com/unpub lishing-policy.

Lake Berryessa water levels down

The water level of Lake Berryessa went down during the past week by 0.28 feet, with a decrease in the storage of 4,825 acre-feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 3, the lake

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comenzó a tomar forma, y los muralistas siguieron a cada uno para crear un producto terminado con el que su cliente estaría satisfecho.

Winters Healthcare Foundation donó un cheque de $3,000 para el WPG. Las miembros de la junta Lucilla Escamilla y Laura Bermúdez anunciaron la donación en el evento de firma del mural.

Escamilla dijo que tuvieron suerte de tener un “hermoso mural para mirar” que permite reflexionar sobre la cosecha histórica y los trabajadores que han dedicado su vida a mantener a la comunidad. Dijo que la junta espera que la donación ayude a traer más murales a la comunidad de Winters.

“Es muy significativo para nosotros. Mis padres y los padres de Lucilla y muchos de nosotros éramos trabajadores agrícolas y jornaleros aquí y esto… los honra,” dijo Bermúdez.

La donación fue una sorpresa para los miembros de la

level was 422.85 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,241,876 acre-feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 137 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 187 cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 21 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.

junta directiva de WPG, quienes compartieron su gratitud por el apoyo.

"Realmente nos ayuda con nuestra misión de continuar embelleciendo pero también bendeciendo a esta comunidad con historia porque no queremos que sea olvidada," dijo Irene Goya-Tweedt, miembro de la junta directiva de WPG.

Valerie Whitworth, miembro de la junta directiva de WPG, presentó la cuarta beca anual Tim Duncan Memorial a Lola Garibay. Duncan, quien murió en Agosto del 2020, fue parte activa de la junta directiva del Participation Gallery y dentro de la comunidad artística. La presidenta del WPG, Liz Coman,

entregó la primera beca en memoria de Kate Humphrey a Sabrina Rivas. Kate Humphrey fue la profesora de arte de WHS que jugó un papel decisivo en la creación del proyecto del mural de historia. Murió el año pasado antes del proyecto del mural de la oficina de correos de Winters y hay una placa colocada en el edificio dedicando el mural en su honor, así como el legado mural histórico que inspiró. Además de su maravilloso talento y su hermosa compasión y habilidad para trabajar con jóvenes, ella misma era una persona bondadosa, generosa y maravillosa,” dijo Coman. “Todos la extrañamos desesperadamente.”

McNaughton Media file Lake Berryessa, top, and Cold Canyon, pictured at the bottom left, are part of the

Leaders meet with Interior secretary on Snow Mountain monument

Express staff Regional tribal and community leaders met with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning on a proposal to expand the Berryessa Snow Mountain

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candidate forums and offering proand-con statements on ballot measures.

Davis Media Access has been in existence since 1988 and is a nonprofit community media and technology center, supporting local content creation through television, radio and the internet. It operates DCTV Public Access Channel 15, the Davis Joint Unified School District Educational Access Channel 17 and KDRT-LP, 95.7 FM.

KDRT, for example, “fosters grassroots political

National Monument area on Sunday, Sept. 24.

The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has taken the lead in requesting the expansion of the monument area to include an area the tribal nation refers to as Molok Luyuk.

discourse through a variety of public affairs shows including Davisville and Imagining Yolo Davis,” among others, according to Davis Access representatives.

“Coverage of local elections is core to DMA’s mission of amplifying community through media,” has stated Executive Director, Autumn Labbe-Renault, “and a partnership we offer to our city and community.”

Every year the League of Women Voters of Woodland presents its Democracy Works award to individuals and/ or an organization working to “empower voters and

Molok Luyuk, in the Patwin language, means Condor Ridge, which is also known as the Walker Ridge area along the border of Lake and Colusa counties. The area is 13,753 acres of public land administered

defend democracy,” according to League officials. Nominations were sought from residents throughout Yolo County.

The Democracy Works gathering is free with desserts and non-alcoholic beverages available. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased at the bar. Donations to the League are appreciated to make more programs like this possible.

To learn more about the League’s Democracy Works award and past years’ recipients, visit their website at https://my.lwv.org/ california/woodland /news/democracyworks-award.

Express staff

southern tip of the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.

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145 Years Ago

October 5, 1878

(From the files of The Winters Advocate)

We understand there is a report in circulation that we have hired a shoulder-striker to answer questions at our office as to the authorship of various articles of publication. We will take this opportunity to state that such report is false, and without any foundation whatever.

Pacific Synod will meet in Winters, October 9, 1878, at The Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The meeting will last from Wednesday through Sunday. The Solano “Republican” exhibits within a very short space the three characteristics of its editor: A feeble brain, a corrupt heart and a short memory.

A few young men went out to attend the wedding of our young friend Fisher, on Wednesday eve

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last, expecting to have a grand old time, but upon examination they were found to be unworthy to enter into the marriage feast and were so informed. The balance you can imagine.

130 Years Ago

October 7, 1893

Mrs. T.H. Fenley went to San Francisco yesterday. She will attend the Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at San Jose before her return.

R.L. Day, our popular pill compounder, was a visitor in Woodland last Wednesday.

Thursday night about twelve o’clock the cry of fire resounded through the town, and everybody was aroused in a twinkling. The fire was soon located in John Kuttruff’s saloon, corner of Railroad Avenue and Edwards street. When the scene of the fire was reached it was found the burning building could not be saved, so the attention of the people was turned to saving the adjoining buildings, belonging to Sam Gray and his father, G.M. Gray. J.A. DeVilbiss received a Chester White pig Thursday, by express, from Mr.

Mitchell, a breeder of fine hogs, in San Mateo county, and is very proud of his porcine prize.

Prune orchards are turning out well this season, some of them averaging as high as ten tons of dried fruit to the acre. This means a return of $200 to $250 an acre.

95 Years Ago

October 5, 1928

The E.C. Snavely residence, four miles southeast of town was destroyed by fire late Monday afternoon.

A public telephone booth was installed in the Edwards building next door to the telephone office. This booth will be open day and night, thus giving patrons a 24-hour service.

Arch Wolfskill and Van Sparks helped cheer the U.C. Bears on to victory against Santa Clara at the U.C. Stadium Saturday.

Reese Baker is

Obituaries

Jose Bedolla Lopez, 63, of Winters, passed away on the night of Sept. 16, 2023. He was able to spend his final moments at home, surrounded by close family.

Jose was born in the city of Moroleón, Guanajuato in Mexico to Guadalupe B. Lopez and Manuel O. Lopez.

When he was seven years old, Jose and his family migrated to the United States and found their new home in Winters.

Jose was preceded

in death by his parents Guadalupe and Manuel, and his sis-

ter Rosa Neli Lopez. He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Rita Lopez; his three children Maria G. Hiscox, Jose E. Lopez and Vicente Lopez; his first grandson Samuel H. Hiscox IV; his son in law Samuel H. Hiscox III, along with several nieces and nephews.

Jose put his family first throughout his life. His legacy in this world is the loving wife and children that he so willingly lifted on his shoulders, and who he now watches over. His passing comes as a heavy loss for the Lopez family. He will be greatly missed.

Memorial services will take place at Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Winters on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at 11 a.m. His ashes will be laid to rest at the Winters Cemetery following the service.

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Joann Eleanor Leach Larkey, 94, originally from Davis, California, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2023, surrounded by her family in Granite Bay after a long full life of adventure and service. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Dr. Richard Larkey; her sister Janet Chapman, son Jeff Larkey (Emily); daughter Diane (Greg) Larson; grandsons Thomas Larson (Kimberly) and Scott Larson; and two great-granddaughters.

Joann will best be remembered as an avid Yolo County historian, Master Gardener and revered by her family and friends for her wonderfully fun hospitality and example of service to her community. She grew up in Davis where she was influenced by the academics of her

visiting with his nephew Kimbrough Bowman near Alta. Henry Bowman made a trip up over the week-end.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray H. Baker, Mrs. E.L. Bryan and brother, Adolph Schinkle left Tuesday for an outing at Chester. Mr. Bryan plans to leave for the resort as soon as he receives his leave of absence permit from the S.P.

Mrs. J.B. Wolfskill has been a bit under the weather the past week and has been in Pleasants Valley at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.W. Thurber.

80 Years Ago

October 8, 1943

In approval of the appointment of R.E. Degener as city judge by the Town Council, the board of supervisors have appointed Degener as Justice of the Peace.

Clif Perkins of Camp Stoneman, Pittsburg, has been having furlough leave prior to

departure for overseas.

Lt. Carl Holmes has received his commission and has been transferred from Farragut, Idaho, to officers training school in Boston.

Word was received from John Djubek the first of the week by his mother, Mrs. Rupert Snodgrass, that he is in Hawaii.

Mr. and Mrs. J.H.D. Bassett and Miss Wanda Cecil accompanied Frank Bassett to San Francisco Saturday where he left for service with 65 other aviation cadets for Amarillo, Texas.

Mrs. Otto Hartwig of Esparto was a visitor Wednesday in Winters and Sacramento. Mrs. Geo. Overhouse accompanied her to the capital city.

Mrs. W.A. Young was acting principal at the elementary school during the absence of J.M. Clayton this week, at the principals’ convention in San Francisco.

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father and the homemaking skills of her mother. She attended UC Davis and then graduated from UC Berkeley in interior design. After marrying her musical husband, she joined him in Montreal, Canada for medical school and then followed him to Ansbach, Germany with their two young children while he served in the U.S. Army. They eventually settled back in Davis for Dick’s medical practice and she soon found her niche as a historian by writing a weekly column for The Davis Enterprise called “Portraits of the Past.” After helping to form the Yolo County Historical Society, her research resulted in publishing

Davisville ‘68. Once the Larkeys moved to their 20-acre ranch in the foothills of Winters, she branched out to research and publish a Winters history and collaborate on Yolo County — Land of Changing Patterns. She was honored as the Winters “Citizen of the Year” in 2011. Some of her other contributions to the community include founding of the Women’s Auxiliary to the Medical Society; helping organize the Davis-Dixon Sacramento Symphony League which promoted youth concerts and co-chaired the Davis Bicentennial Committee. She was also an avid gardener and could often be found at the local Farmer’s Market selling her succulents and herbs, or joining her friends to propagate plants at the historical Gibson House in Woodland to raise money for the museum there. After becoming a Master Gardener, she would encourage local schoolchildren and adults in creative classes she presented. A celebration of Joann’s life will be held at a later date.

Joann Leach Larkey

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Jose Bedolla Lopez

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These FFA members were honored at their annual banquet in 1974. Pictured (from left) are: Robert Gordon, ag teacher Lindsay Jewett, Buel Sackett, Randy West, Able Acosta, Joe Turkovich, Chuck Carrion and, appearing to be wiping away a tear of joy, Vincent Aguiar.

Girl Scouts host information sessions for new families

Special to the Express

Interested parents and girls in grades

K-12 are invited to two Girl Scout family information sessions. Girls will be able to participate in an activity while parents learn about the Girl Scout program, how to register their daughter, and how to start a new troop if they desire. Both meetings will have the same content.

The meetings will be on Sunday, Oct. 15. The first will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Woodland Girl Scout Cabin, 430 Grand Ave. in Woodland. The second will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Davis Girl Scout Cabin in Slide Hill Park near the swimming pool, 1520 Tulip Lane in Davis. There are currently three active Girl Scout troops in

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need to coach for the YCAL tournament for both seventh and eighth-grade teams. YCAL tournament dates are to be determined.

Interested individuals must contact Monsalve at amonsalve@wintersjusd. org.

Candy donations

There are monsters lurking at the Waggoner Elementary and Shirley Rominger Intermediate School offices that are starving for candy. The Winters Combined PTA is accepting candy donations for its upcoming Turnk-or-Treat Festival on Oct. 27. All candy donations must be packaged and unopened. The donated candy will supplement the candy handed out at the event once the participating entrants’ supplies run out.

Community input on water use

Putah Creek Council will host a Com-

by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

The original expansion proposal was for 3,925 acres.

The BLM-managed lands include oak woodlands, rocky outcroppings, wildflower meadows, the largest known stand of McNab cypress and dozens of rare plant species. Protecting the landscape would help the state of California under Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Biden Administration meet their shared goals to protect 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030, according to a statement released Monday by the coalition working on the

Winters comprised of Daisies, Brownies and a multi-level troop of Juniors and Cadettes. While the Daisy and Brownie troops are currently at capacity, the multi-level troop has room for girls who are in fifth through eighth grades.

“Our Winters Girl Scout troops offer girls an opportunity to learn leadership skills as well as the opportunity to learn more about how they can empower themselves and live by the values of the Girl Scout Law,” said Girl Scout troop leader Crystal Apilado. “Members of each troop choose what they would like to work on the season as well as participate in activities together with the other troops.”

According to Apilado, all three troops

munity Gathering on Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Winters Community Center, 201 Railroad Ave.

The community is encouraged to join in on an engaging and informative public discussion about the Putah Creek Water Management initiative. This initiative, led by the Lower Putah Creek Coordinating Committee, focuses on coordinating water use and distribution for everyone. The goal is to gather insights, priorities, and input from farmers, community groups, the public and local agencies to identify collaborative solutions that address the potential climate challenges Putah Creek experiences.

Fortnightly craft fair

The Winters Forthnightly Club is hosting an Autumn Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Green River Taproom Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The craft fair is free to attend and features a variety of craft vendors, a raffle, food and drinks

expansion.

The area has a centuries-old connection to where indigenous religious ceremonies have been practiced and a long history that includes former trading routes. A key goal is to establish co-management with federally recognized tribes and to return the area to its historical name, the statement said. “We are humbled and excited to have our nation’s leaders visit our ancestral lands, particularly Molok Luyuk, an area of sacred and historic importance to Patwin tribes,” Anthony Roberts, chairman of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, said in the statement. “Tribes have stewarded this area for millennia

have had a chance to work on earning their Democracy Badges by learning about how local government works from the city and school district levels, up through the county and to their state representatives.

The older troop has also put on a manners and etiquette workshop for the younger members and has plans to create more opportunities for them in upcoming events.

Apilado encourages parents who are interested in starting a troop to “go for it” because there is a lot of support and resources from both the Girl Scout organization and from Winters troop leaders.

For information, contact Lori Hansen at Lmhansengs@ gmail.com or visit girlscoutshcc.org.

and family-friendly fun. Proceeds will benefit the Fortnightly Scholarship Fund.

Fun Run registration deadline

The last day to register for the Spooktacular Fun Run is by 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 28. 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. Potential runners and walkers can register online at https://tinyurl. com/yc4bwuyf.

The 5K/10K begins at 8 a.m., the one-mile timed run/ walk begins at 8:10 a.m. and the 1-mile Monster Dash for youths begins at 10 a.m. Details and registration information is available on the event registration page. Community members are encouraged to dress up in their best costumes for the costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for individual and group categories.

and welcome deeper collaboration with the Department of Interior and local stakeholders to protect Patwin culture and heritage.”

Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument stretches from Napa County in the south to Mendocino County in the north, and includes parts of seven counties, including Solano, Yolo, Lake, Colusa and Glenn counties, and includes the Cache Creek Wilderness Area. It encompasses 330,780 acres of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. President Barack Obama

of children and teens in America,” Frerichs said. “While we are fortunate to live in a state with the strongest gun laws and lowest per capita gun violence, even one death is too many. We all deserve to feel safe in our communities. Through this Collaborative, District Attorney Reisig and I hope to elevate the conversation in Yolo County and proactively work to educate leaders and community members on ways that we can work together to prevent gun violence in Yolo County.”

“I am committed to forming strong collaborative partnerships with our communities and public safety and public health leaders throughout the region to more effectively address gun violence,” said Jeff Reisig.

“I’m grateful for this gathering,” said Mary Duplat, Moms Demand Action volunteer and gun violence survivor. “As you move forward with this collaborative, please always keep survivors foremost in your minds. Enough is enough. My prayer is that there is not one more grieving family due to senseless gun violence in our city, state, or country.” According to Everytown for Gun Safety, 120 Americans die by gun violence each day

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room and once a window was broken, firefighters were about to douse the fire forcing it down to a manageable flame.

Based on the current information, Snyder believes that the fire seems to be accidental and it seems likely to be electrical due to the findings of popped breakers.

“Everybody really came out,” Mayor Bill Biasi said. “I think that that’s a testament to the fire department we have here in Winters. How easily that could spread to other

designated the national monument in 2015.

Reps. John Garamendi and Mike Thompson, and Alex Padilla are among those who have called on President Joe Biden to use the Antiquities Act to add the ridge area.

“Molok Luyuk is a rare treasure of rich cultural heritage and history, diverse wildlife and rare plants, stunning natural beauty, and accessible recreational activities,” stated Sandra Schubert, executive director of Tuleyome, leader of a local conservation organization and a participant in the round-

“I am committed to forming strong collaborative partnerships with our communities and public safety and public health leaders throughout the region to more effectively address gun violence.”

Jeff Reisig, Yolo County District Attorney

and more than 200 are shot and wounded. The effects of gun violence in our country extend far beyond these casualties – gun violence shapes the lives of millions of Americans who witness it, know someone who was shot or live in fear of the next shooting.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reported by Everytown for Gun Safety:

• Gun suicides account for 57 percent of all gun violence in America. Its gun suicide rate is nearly 12 times that of other high-income countries and access to a gun triples the risk of death by suicide.

White men represent 71 percent of firearm suicide victims in the United States.

• Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens.

Nearly 2,500 children and teens die by gun homicide every year. For children under age 13, these gun homicides most frequently occur in the home and are often

buildings downtown.”

FEMA grant

After hearing Synder’s proposal for accepting a FEMA Grant, the city council unanimously approved it.

The grant allows the Winters Fire Department to hire a volunteer recruitment retention coordinator for four years, paying for this person’s wages and benefits completely and also allowing for the purchase of structural protective equipment.

Snyder has seen firsthand what this grant can do to help a fire department.

table meeting on Sunday. “We are deeply grateful to Secretary Haaland and Director Stone-Manning for visiting the lands and listening to why we want this special place protected. We encourage President Biden to expand the existing monument and permanently protect Molok Luyuk.”

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connected to domestic or family violence.

• Four out of every 10 gun deaths are homicides. The rate of gun violence in America is 26 times that of other high-income countries.

• Women in the United States are 28 times more likely to be killed with a gun than women in other high-income countries. Every month, an average of 70 women in the US are shot and killed by an intimate partner, and many more are shot and wounded. Access to a gun in a domestic violence situation makes it five times more likely that a woman will be killed.

Incorporating data from a variety of sources, as well as subject matter experts, the Yolo GVPC will use a public health lens to determine the root causes of gun violence and implement best practices solutions to address the needs of Yolo County and its cities. It will also conduct gun violence prevention public education and outreach campaigns.

“This position in my prior agency was able to bring the volunteer force up to 99 percent Firefighter One and Two certifications,” Snyder said. “It increased the morale, it increased the response from the volunteers and it built the force up.”

One of the things that Snyder stressed was this position would allow is for volunteers to really know what they are getting into. Synder said this would be done through attending ride-alongs, meeting the crew, and going on calls — all ensuring that this job is a good fit for them.

activities on these lands include hiking, mountain biking, photography, camping, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle use on designated routes.

The meeting was described by the coalition as a “fruitful discussion.”

To learn more about this effort go to www. expandberryessa.org.

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Yolo Master Gardener October events

junior varsity game at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity team kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Stay up to date on the status of the capstone project on Instagram @whspinkout24.

Local events

Joni Rubin, Thriving Pink board chair, said they are hosting events across Yolo County this month in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Yolo community can support their efforts by purchasing a Breast Cancer Warrior shirt at the Pink Out event in Winters, attending a Lavender Care class at Capay Valley Lavender, creating a seasonal flower arranging class at Esparto’s Circle Z farms, or bidding on auction items such as a Seka Hills’ Olive and Wine tasting event at the Thriving Pink office.

A full list of all of the ways to participate and make a difference in the lives of the breast cancer community, view a calendar of October events online at thrivingpink.org/ pinktobercalendar.

Winters PD pink patches

Winters Police Department has once again launched its Pink Patch program.

The Irwindale Police Department started the Pink Patch Project in 2015 and Winters PD has participated in it since October 2017.

Since then, the community has helped Winters PD raise $5,197 for the UC Davis Clinical Breast

Winters PD Pink Patches and a limited supply of T-shirts can be purchased at the Police Department, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cancer Program at the UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center through the Winters PD Pink Patch Program.

The UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center offers imaging, prevention strategies, genetic counseling, risk assessment, and specialty physician-patient care to local women. Funds from the pro-

ceeds go directly to fund breast cancer research, treatment and education.

Winters PD Pink Patches and a limited supply of T-shirts can be purchased at the Police Department, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checks can be made payable to “Winters Police Department” with “Pink Patch Project” in the memo line. Patches are $10 and T-shirts are $20.

Winters PD encourages community members who are sporting their pink patches to share their pictures on social media and tag the Winters PD social account or to email pictures to tips.winters@ winterspolice.org to help spread the word.

More information about the Pink Patch Project is available on the Winters PD social media accounts and online at pinkpatchproject.com.

By Denise Cottrell UCCE Yolo Master Gardener

Do not miss the opportunity to plant this fall for spring garden color. Attend The UCCE Master Gardeners – Yolo Plant Sale at Woodland Community College, 2300 E. Gibson Rd. on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This sale will feature a variety of plants, including bulbs, rhizomes, California natives and succulents. Find the plant you need at this cash or check-only sale with friendly prices. Quart-sized plants are $5 and gallons are $6.

If you are looking for other “plant-friendly” events, the UCCE Master Gardeners – Yolo (UCCE MG-Yolo) will present several talks and events throughout Yolo County during the month of October.

Attend Kitchen Garden Chat, to learn all tips and tricks to get the most out of your edible garden. This regularly monthly meeting will be held on Oct. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m., in the Leake Room of the Woodland Public Library, located at the corner of Court and College, in Woodland, CA, and via Zoom, at ucanr.zoom. us/j/98028723763. This informative discussion, led by UCCE MG-Yolo Treva Valentine, will answer your questions about caring for your edible garden in the fall.

Food Container Gardening will be held on Monday, Oct. 9, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the West Sacramento Community Center, located at 1075 W. Capitol Ave. This class will provide

you with the information you need to start a successful food container garden.

The UCCE MG-Yolo and the Yolo Library present their monthly Library Garden Workshop on Zoom on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, from 3 to 4 p.m. On Oct. 12, Master Gardener and professional landscaper Maureen Clark will discuss the Ins and Outs of Installing a Drip Irrigation System. The focus of this session is how to operate your drip irrigation system in the most efficient manner. The Zoom link for Oct.12 is ucanr.zoom. us/j/82687370603.

The UCCE MG-Yolo workshop, Gardening For Year-Round Meals will meet on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to Noon at the picnic table next to the hoop house at Grace Garden, located behind the United Methodist Church at 1620 Anderson Rd. in Davis. Master Gardener Pam McCabe will discuss what to plant in your edible garden in October, with special emphasis on garlic, and tips on what to harvest and what to do with your fall harvest.

On Thursday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 4 p.m., the second UCCE MG-Yolo and Yolo Library presentation will feature Master Gardener Petra Unger, who will discuss How to plant a Wildlife Friendly Garden. Learn how to best design, plant, and grow your garden to maximize the benefits to wildlife and yourself. The Zoom link for Oct. 26 is yolocounty.zoom.

us/j/83645197768. For more information or to receive Zoom links for this and future UCCE MG-Yolo and Yolo County Library workshops, contact Jennifer Baumbach at jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu or Joan Tuss at Joan. Tuss@yolocounty.org. Have garden questions? Don’t forget, in October UCCE MGs-Yolo may be found ready to answer your garden queries with research-based information. at the following locations:

Master Gardeners Help Desk at the Davis Farmers’ Market is located at Central Park in Davis at 4th and C Streets (near the Central Park Gardens) between the Rose and Sensory Gardens from 8 a.m. to noon. UCCE MGs-Yolo will also be available on Oct. 7 and 21 from 10 a.m. to noon for the West Sacramento Gardening Questions and Answers Desk at Lowes in West Sacramento, 2250 Lake Washington Blvd. UCCE MGs-Yolo are available to answer questions by phone or email. For a specific question about any plant or garden care call the Master Gardener hotline at 530-666-8736 or send an email to mgyolo@ ucdavis.edu. More information about the UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo County can be found online at yolomg.ucanr.edu.

For further information about the UCCE MG-Yolo organization or any of the listed events, contact Jennifer Baumbach at jmbaumbach@ucanr. edu.

WPNS hosting 25th annual Children’s Festival event

Winters Parent Nursery School

Special to the Express Winters Parent Nursery School (WPNS) will host its

25th annual Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Green River Park, 4513 Putah Creek Rd. in Winters, California.

Admission to the event is free, but there are additional costs to play games. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the event provided by Green River Brewing & Taproom. There are fun, family-friendly activities planned this year including children’s carnival games and prizes, pony rides, petting zoo, jump houses, a silent auc-

tion, and food and drinks.

Arts and crafts for children will also be set up for attendees to enjoy.

Game tickets are $1 each and the amount of tickets needed will vary by which games are played. Each game will specify the number of game tickets needed on a sign in front of the activity.

This year there is a parking fee of $5.

Three “Chance Only” ticket holders, who do not need to be present, will win one of three prizes for $750, $300 and $200.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at the school or from

the family of any students currently enrolled at WPNS.

The WPNS Board is still accepting prize donations for the silent auction and seeking individuals or businesses who would like to be a WPNS/ Children’s Festival Sponsor. This annual Children’s Festival is a community-based event and the main fundraiser for the year. WPNS uses the proceeds to bring in special art and science programs, purchase playground equipment, general upkeep and supplies necessary for the children’s education.

Donations are being accepted until Oct.13.

Contact the WPNS fundraising team ofPreslie Hager or Nick Walters at 530-7954659 if you have any questions about donating or would like to become a sponsor for this year’s event.

Winters Parent Nursery School is a nonprofit, parent-participation preschool composed of families who understand the importance of preschool and their involvement in their child’s education. WPNS is an educational program for children and parents alike. Parental involvement ranges from working in the classroom to facility maintenance and cleaning. WPNS has been serving the families of Winters and surrounding areas for ocer 47 years.

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Winters Police Department donates proceeds from the Winters PD Pink Patch program to support breast cancer research, treatment and education.

The Bay-Delta ecosystem is collapsing

California just unveiled rival rescue plans

By Rachel Becker Cal Matters

With the Bay-Delta watershed in the throes of an ecological crisis, California’s water regulators Thursday unveiled several controversial options for managing the heart of the state’s water supply.

The long-awaited, nearly 6,000-page draft is part of a fiercely contentious but under-the-radar process to update the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan, with high stakes for both wildlife and water providers serving cities and millions of acres of farms.

State water officials have said that existing requirements for water quality and flow through the critical but imperiled San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed have “failed to protect fish and wildlife” and must be updated “to halt and reverse the ecosystem collapse.”

Several of the strategies the report evaluates would set minimum amounts of water to remain in rivers and streams, which could ultimately require water suppliers and other water users to cut back on how much they divert for people and farms.

Another approach assessed is a controversial pact that Gov. Gavin Newsom reached last March with major water suppliers, who volunteered to surrender some water and help restore habitat in the watershed.

Next comes a gauntlet of workshops, hearings and public comment meant to help shape regulations that the State Water Resources Control Board likely won’t even consider adopting for at least another year. Once it does, it could take years to put the updated Bay-Delta plan into action.

For the vast majority of the watershed, it’s already been 30 years since water officials made meaningful changes — a delay that has infuriated environmentalists, Native tribes, Delta-area residents and the fishing industry.

The draft report weighs several approaches to update standards for most of the Bay-Delta watershed, including the Sacramento River and its tributaries; the Mokelumne, Cosumnes and Calaveras rivers; and the San Francisco Bay-Delta itself.  Spurred by inadequate flows, the loss of habitat and degraded water quality, native fishes are experiencing “prolonged and precipitous declines” in the watershed, state water regulators reported in 2018. Among the threatened and endangered: the winter-run chinook salmon and the tiny Delta smelt, a cucumber-scented indicator of the ecosystem’s health.

Though the State water board said it remains agnostic for now about which of the strategies it will ultimately approve, the document devotes a lot of ink to discussing one that’s sort of a Goldilocks proposal when it comes to water flow — not the highest or the lowest, but in the middle.

It calls for minimum flows of at least 55 percent of the amount of water that the rivers would have carried were they not dammed or diverted, resulting in an average of about 1.5 million acre-feet more water flowing out through the Delta, state water official Diane Riddle said at a media briefing.

This water, which then couldn’t be exported south to farms and cities, would be enough to supply about 4.5 million households.

That’s more than the flows that would result from the “voluntary agreements” deal reached by the Newsom administration and water suppliers, which results in about 500,000 to

700,000 additional acrefeet flowing through the Delta, according to Riddle — less in extremely wet or dry years.

A coalition of water suppliers — including the State Water Contractors, an association of 27 public water agencies — responded to the report with their strong support for these voluntary agreements.

“These innovative agreements … will improve environmental conditions more quickly and holistically than traditional regulatory requirements, while providing more certainty to communities, farms, and businesses,” the coalition said in a letter to the board.

But environmentalists say the voluntary agreements do not provide enough water to protect fish and wildlife. And tribes and environmental justice organizations said they were the result of backroom negotiations that excluded people of color, a complaint that the U.S. EPA is now investigating.

Malissa Tayaba, vice chair of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, said they were not given sufficient notice of the report’s release. “If they cannot get the process right, it creates a great deal of distrust for working through the substance, or lack of substance, within the Bay-Delta Plan itself for tribal concerns,” she said.

Despite their dueling visions, both water suppliers and environmental organizations said it’s high time for the draft to be completed.

“We’re glad to have this report, but it’s way too long in coming,” said Jon Rosenfield, science director at San Francisco Baykeeper. “Fish, wildlife, water quality and communities are suffering while the state dawdles on addressing major problems in its crown-jewel aquatic ecosystem.”

The Delta has long been the epicenter of some of the most turbulent water wars in California, and the Bay-Delta Plan touches many of them. Here’s more to know:

Taking a toll on fish and fishing

Stretching from about Fresno to beyond the Oregon border, the vast Bay-Delta watershed drains water from about 40 percent of California. It’s formed by the Sacramento and San Joaquin river systems, which join at the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and flow out to the Pacific through San Francisco Bay.

This critical water hub is where state and federal pumps move water from Northern California reservoirs south to help supply more than two-thirds of Californians with drinking water and irrigate millions of acres of agriculture.

It’s home to more than 750 species of animals and plants, and is vital to the fishing industry, supporting about 80 percent of the state’s commercial salmon fishery. This year, for only the third time ever, California saw its commercial and recreational salmon season cancelled.

“Without healthy Bay-Delta salmon runs, we don’t have a healthy California salmon fishing industry,” said Barry Nelson, a policy representative for the Golden State Salmon Association.

The culprits behind fish decline are many, including habitat loss, invasive species, and Delta water export pumps so powerful they can make rivers run backward. But a “significant contributing factor,” state water board staff reported in 2018, is the loss of water diverted for farms and cities, which reduces freshwater flows needed to keep water quality,

temperatures and other conditions hospitable to fish.

“The overall health of the estuary for native species is in trouble,” water board staff wrote five years ago, “and expeditious action is needed on the watershed level to address the crisis.”

The last major updates for the Sacramento River and Delta were in 1995

“Expeditious” is the last word most would use to describe the process of updating water quality and flow standards for the Bay-Delta.  In 2018 the state water board adopted new standards for saltwater encroaching on the southern Delta and set flow requirements for the Lower San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced Rivers. The update has not yet been implemented, and is already the subject of a dozen lawsuits.

But for the rest of the watershed, aside from minor modifications in 2006, it’s been almost 30 years since the plan was updated.

“I will acknowledge this has taken us longer to get to this point than we had all hoped,” said Eric Oppenheimer, chief deputy director of the state water board. While it was hard to ascribe a specific reason, he said, the droughts diverted personnel and attention.

Environmental groups blame the delay on negotiations with major water users to develop those voluntary agreements. The agreements have been in the works since 2016 and

are trying to say, ‘Let’s stop that fighting. Let’s all work together and collaborate.’”

Still, she said, there’s much to be hashed out. “If anybody leaves the table, it kind of falls apart,” she said. “I can’t say that Westlands is 100 percent completely supportive no matter what. We think it’s a good path. We think it’s the right way to go. But we have to see how it all turns out.”  Environmental and fishing organizations said that habitat cannot be traded for water, and that the trade contradicts the state’s own science.

“Habitat restoration is definitely necessary for some of these fish, but there is no solution to what ails the San Francisco Bay and its watershed that does not involve significant increases in flow,” Rosenfield said. “Flow controls all of the habitat conditions.”

State Water Board scientists agreed in a 2017 report, saying that “recent Delta flows are insufficient to support native Delta fishes for today’s habitats…Flow and physical habitat interact in many ways, but they are not interchangeable.”

have not yet been finalized.

Riddle said the state board expects additional documents needed to flesh out the deal to be submitted by the end of the year.

Even the federal government has urged state officials to move faster.

“EPA is concerned about the ongoing delays in completing revisions to the Sacramento and Delta portion” of the water quality control plan, Tomás Torres, water division director for  EPA Region 9, wrote to the State Water Board in January.  Torres encouraged the state to “make decisions expeditiously now” and amend the plan later “should more specific voluntary agreements be developed in the future.”

Why water agencies love the voluntary agreements, and enviros hate them

Signed by powerful suppliers like the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and agricultural providers like Westlands Water District, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and state agencies, the voluntary agreements take aim at the uncertainty of the regulatory process and the lawsuits that result.

“There’s been fights and lawsuits about how much flow should go to outflow, how much flow should go to habitat, how much flow should go to cities and agriculture,” said Alison Febbo, general manager for Westlands Water District, a major Central Valley irrigation supplier. “And the (voluntary agreements)

Why

the U.S. EPA is investigating

In 2022, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians’, Winnemem Wintu Tribe, and several environmental organizations including Stockton-based Restore the Delta filed a federal complaint with the EPA, saying that the state has allowed “waterways to descend into ecological crisis, with the resulting environmental burdens falling most heavily on Native tribes and other communities of color.”

Among their concerns: the state’s lengthy delay in updating the water quality standards, which the complaint says has worsened harmful algal blooms, low flows, and contamination — interfering with cultural, subsistence and recreational uses of the waterways for tribes and communities of color in the watershed.

“Instead, the health risks of (harmful algal blooms) layer on top of outsized environmental burdens already borne by these communities,” the complaint says.  The coalition asked the EPA to investigate and to develop its own water quality standards for the Bay-Delta. The board has said that it will cooperate with the investigation, and is weighing adding tribal and subsistence fishing beneficial uses to the Bay-Delta Plan.

But Gary Mulcahy, government liaison for the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, said that’s not enough.

“There is something wrong when California Indians have to file a complaint with the Federal Government to protect our civil rights,” he wrote in a statement.

“A Bay-Delta Plan without a tribal beneficial use plan, lack of tribal and community protections from harmful algal blooms, and adequate flows for the recovery of salmon (Nur) for our people means that the Board is not taking our just demands seriously.”

Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMatters

The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta on June 22, 2023.

Hector Amezcua/The Sacramento Bee via Reuters

Delta smelt swim in a tank at the UC Davis Fish Conservation and Culture Laboratory on July 19, 2022. The Delta smelt is a small, slender fish that only lives in the Delta.

Thursday, October 5

Cultura y Comunidad: Health Resource Fair, 6 p.m., Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.)

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

Putah Creek Council Community Gathering, 6:30-8 p.m., Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.)

Thursdays

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

Saturday, October 7

Cultura y Comunidad: Folklórico Juvenil Danzantes

Unidos de Vacaville, 5 p.m., Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.)

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

Monday, October 9

Winters Climate Action Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Check cityofwinters.org/climate-action-commission

Thursday, October 12

Cultura y Comunidad: Zumba & Self Care, 6 p.m., Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.)

Saturday, October 7

Cultura y Comunidad: Aztec Dance Troupe Kalpulli Xihuacoalt, 5 p.m., Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.)

Library Services

Winters Library Open to Public (School in Session), Winters Community Library, Mon/Wed: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue/Thu: 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. , Sat: 1–5 p.m.

Teen Tuesday (ages 12-18), Second Tuesdays, 2 p.m.,

Winters Community Library

Bilingual Storytime (ages 0-5), Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Community Library

Virtual English Conversation Group Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m., One time registration required: Contact Nancy Pacheco 530-666-8019 or nancy.pacheco@ yolocounty.org

Mangonada Monday (ages 6-12), fourth Monday, 3:30 p.m.

Tech Thursdays, Thursdays, 2-7:30 p.m., call 530-6668005 to schedule an appointment. Bilingual sessions available upon request.

Saturday Matinee, First Saturday, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library

All You Need is Love Romance Book Club, Second Saturday, 4 p.m., Hooby’s Brewing

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.

Frerichs aims to level the playing field as a Yolo County supervisor

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

As amazing as Winters is, it’s only one town in the handful of tight-knit, hardworking and ag-savvy communities that comprise Yolo County. It faces a litany of issues and challenges just like any other in the country, and Lucas Frerichs — who’s on the Yolo County Board of Supervisors representing the residents of District Two — is ready to help the county take them all on. Hailing from a rural, agricultural town in upstate New York, Frerichs spent a number of his formative years in Anchorage, Alaska before moving to Yolo County in 1996. He was elected in 2012 and served on the Davis City Council for a decade, was the mayor of Davis in 2022 and officially began his four-year term on the Yolo County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 2 this year.

“When the previous supervisor announced he wasn’t going to seek re-election, I felt like it was a step I was interested in taking. I think counties do such important work as it relates to

health and human services, in providing services for multiple populations, and it felt like the right thing to do,” said Frerichs. “Another inspiration for me to take on this role was my grandfather. He was a county supervisor when I was a kid growing up in upstate New York. It was a small county with about 30,000 people and 75,000 cows. I just had this

exposure to that role and that work watching him be engaged with his community, constantly going to meetings and also trying to solve challenges and issues in his community.”

With well over 20 years as a Yolo County resident and over a decade in service to his community — and around nine months in his role as a Yolo County Supervisor — it’s safe to say Frerichs has earned his distinction as a local. He’s got no shortage of inspiration, and it will only act as fuel to reach his aspirations to improve Yolo County.

“A huge amount of what counties do is around taking care of vulnerable populations. Homelessness is a big issue and issues of mental health are really important items for me, too. But I think we want to continue to make Yolo County a place where people have good education, where people can raise a family, safely start a business, and really have solid, productive lives and be happy. So, anything I work on, on the county level is all

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Survivors encourage screens for breast cancer detection

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

Numbers don’t lie, and they bring with them the devastating truth that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. As dire as this may seem, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and with it comes a pink storm of love, support, advocacy, education and inspiration to give those living with this deadly disease to fight.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, in 2023, an estimated 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. On average, every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the US with about nine percent of all new breast cancer cases in the US diagnosed in women younger than 45 years old.

Given these daunting statistics, the nonprofit Thriving Pink is helping those afflicted with breast cancer by offering a wide variety of services from financial programs and education workshops to mental/emotional support and community outings. One of the biggest lifesaving causes the organization advocates for is early screenings.

“It’s incredibly important to participate in early screenings. So, mammograms are important, and people should talk to their doctor about when they should start their screenings. There’s been a drop off in mammograms since COVID, it’s very important to get that done but they don’t prevent breast cancer. But, they pick it up early and if breast cancer is caught early, it really is curable and treatable,” said Joni Rubin, a breast cancer survivor and chair on the board of directors for Thriving Pink.

“I believe screening guidelines are changing nowadays, but I

want to emphasize how important it is to talk to your healthcare provider. So, screenings might start at 40, but if you’re at higher risk for breast cancer, they might start you earlier.”

Some of the most common risk factors for developing breast cancer that one should be aware of are age, family histo-

ry/genetic mutations, reproductive history, having dense breasts, radiation exposure, hormone replacement therapy, lack of physical activity, being overweight or having obesity after menopause, drinking alcohol and smoking.

Proof of early detection’s effectiveness can be found in the statistics. When caught

in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is at 99 percent. Going hand-in-hand with advancements in early detection and treatment is the fact that women who receive regular screenings for breast cancer have a 26 percent lower breast cancer death rate than women who

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Thriving Pink volunteers provide resources and support for those diagnosed with breast cancer.

Home values continue to rise, supplies low

By Joedy Michael Special to the Express

Zillow economists predict a rise in home prices in the upcoming year, attributing this to the ongoing impact of elevated mortgage rates that are exacerbating challenges in the US housing market.

Zillow recently adjusted its 12-month home price projection, now anticipating a 4.9 percent increase by August 2024. This figure represents a slight dip from its earlier forecast, which had projected a 6.5 percent surge in home prices by the follow-

ing July.

In addition, Zillow has revised its estimate for total home sales this year to approximately 4.1 million, slightly below the previous expectation of 4.2 million.

According to these economists, “The forecast for the nation’s average home value has been adjusted downward this month due to expectations of higher mortgage rates and a modest easing of market tightness.”

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Bankrate reports a 24-basis-point increase in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the past week, reaching 7.75 percent.

Meanwhile, recent Case-Shiller home price data indicates that home values have almost returned to their all-time highs as of August.

Despite these challenges, here in Winters there has been a slight upturn in inventory levels, mainly driven by the new builds, but is potentially alleviating some supply pressures and I doubt it is enough to curb home price growth in the forthcoming year.

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An event that made me glad I live in Winters

Listening to a large brass band playing on Saturday evening at Rotary Park made me think about how lucky we are to live in a diverse community. Where was I? At the Festival de la Comunidad, or Carnitas Festival, held annually on the last Saturday in September. Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee, or Winters Community Corazón, does a great job on hosting this event.

There are plenty of special events held in Winters all the time. I think the chamber’s goal is to have at least one per month. I was standing next to a friend, listening to the music, when he commented that we have a lot of events that we hope Hispanics will come to, but here we are crashing their party. I’m not sure we were crashing their party, but we were definitely in the minority.

I’m not sure where all the performers came from, but I know some of them came from far away, just to show off their talents. From small children dancing their hearts out, to older adults playing songs from their youth — it was an amazing night. This was a family affair, with multi-generations enjoying a night out.

From small children dancing their hearts out, to older adults playing songs from their youth — it was an amazing night.

There are only a few things that I’m good at, and pouring beer is one of them. I’ve had a lot of practice with Youth Day, the Earthquake Festival, Yolo County Fair the Carnitas Festival and other fundraisers. These events aren’t cheap to put on and pouring beer helps pay the bills. A shout-out to Chris Miller from Berryessa Brewing Company for his beer and trailer. I’ve mentioned before how hard it is to organize and staff an event of this size. I don’t know all of the people responsible for the Carnitas Festival, but if you see Irene Goya-Tweedt, Al Vallecillo, Ramon Altamirano or Jesse Loren, say thank you. If you volunteered your time, energy, money or just showed up to support your community, thank you. Buenos Dias.

Horoscopes

ARIES (Mar 21/Apr 20) Aries, a project you thought would be done quickly is taking more time than expected to be completed. Don’t fret over it too much, as things will work out in the end.

TAURUS (Apr 21/May 21) There are just a few obstacles that you need to get past before it is smooth sailing for a bit, Taurus. Use these roadblocks as learning opportunities as you go along.

GEMINI (May 22/Jun 21) Gemini, when someone approaches you saying they have a good deal for you, there are certain questions you should ask before moving ahead. It’s important to get all the facts.

CANCER (Jun 22/Jul 22) Others might start asking questions about your whereabouts if you take too many days off from your job, Cancer. While you don’t necessarily have to explain yourself, it’s helpful if you do.

LEO (Jul 23/Aug 23) Leo, if someone already has made up their mind about something, it’s unlikely that you will be able to change their way of thinking in one day. Keep at it if it means that much to you.

VIRGO (Aug 24/Sept 22) Virgo, if you really ponder how you have been interacting with others, have you been completely honest? You might think you’re getting away with something, but others see the truth.

LIBRA (Sept 23/Oct 23) Libra, money is a major driving force behind a lot of decisions, but it shouldn’t be the only one. You may be taking on too much if you are working yourself to the point of exhaustion.

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Gramps Says

There it was, as if by magic, the latest mural painted on four walls of the Winters Healthcare emergency generator outbuilding. Why hadn’t I noticed this magnificent work of art during its creation, and how does such a thing come to pass?

Liz Coman, Winters Participation Gallery board chair, explains that it begins with the students' application process which includes an interview to acquaint them with the demands and rigors of their commitment. A parent meeting is also held and contact information is shared in order to keep them informed.

This year, 18 students from grades six through 12 participated in the project.

The next order of business is finding a suitable wall. The first summer project mural in Winters was painted on the Lorenzo Town and Country Market and the students sought out the owner for permission.

Since then, many owners have reached out to the Participation Gallery for inclusion in the project. Such was the case with the

Winters Healthcare and they shared their vision of what they felt should be included on the walls.

They requested that the murals highlight local agriculture and recognize the agricultural community that the health center serves. Students then sketch their ideas on graph paper, with each square of the graph assigned a number. They critique the various renditions of each picture as they evolve and vote on their favorites. The health center also reviews the pictures, makes recommendations and gives their final approval.

A team of students now draw an enlarged grid pattern on the walls, numbering each square of the grid so that it corresponds to the original drawings. Students then sketch the picture outlines within the grids on the wall. Finally the painters move in.

Liz mentioned that a tour of the Healthcare center was very helpful in the selection of motif and colors to be used on the walls, for instance a ceiling decorative pattern was adopted in the mural. The Healthcare center staff also favored large images with lots of ‘negative’ space. Thus, you will find colorful and bold images of grapes, olives, a plum, nut, tomato, sunflower, apricot and nice touch of flower blossoms. All of the features are nicely spaced with plenty of room between.

Sophie Says

The Winters Healthcare mural is the sixth summer project of an ongoing series. In the first mural, John Lorenzo requested that a picture of his grandfather be included. Winters Healthcare requested that no visual features be recognizable, thus the handshake between

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Empower Yolo: Together, we can end domestic violence

By Natalia Baltazar and Sandra Clark Special to the Express

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Bullying Prevention Month.

Empower Yolo already started its ninth Annual “Paint Yolo Purple Month of Action” campaign (the color purple representing domestic violence awareness) to raise awareness about domestic violence and anti-bullying, and help fund Empower Yolo’s life-saving services for survivors of abuse and their children.

Although progress has been made toward preventing and ending domestic violence and providing support to survivors and their families, important work remains to be done as there were 84 domestic violence-related homicides in California in 2022, of which 63 of the fatalities were female and 21 were male, see “Homicide in California 2022” at https://tinyurl. com/2p8etsks.

“Ensuring that there are accessible and comprehensive services, including counseling, legal assistance, and safe housing is essential to break the cycle of domestic violence in our com-

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munity,” says Lynnette Irlmeier, Executive Director, Empower Yolo.

This year’s DVAM efforts focus on identifying signs of domestic violence; how to help a friend/family member experiencing domestic violence; and further broadening awareness in the local business community and throughout Yolo County.

Domestic violence is not always visible. It’s often covert and passive-aggressive. Some lesser-known signs of abuse may include: making victims ask for money, treating them like a servant, the abuser threatening to leave or harm themself or the victim, harming pets or property, insults and playing mind games, guilt and shame, minimizing or making light of the

related to that,” said Frerichs. “Fundamentally, one of the main issues that’s out there is the longstanding stigma of not talking about mental health. That’s something we’re recognizing and so much work happens at counties regarding mental health and providing for people’s health and wellbeing.”

Of course, Frerichs isn’t without his aspirations for Winters as well.

“It’s been such a joy being able to represent Winters on the board of supervisors. The other three cities of West Sacramento, Woodland and Davis are much larger than Winters, so just by virtue of that, I think that Winters doesn’t have as much in terms of city resources. So, I feel

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a health care worker and a farm laborer. The students do extensive research into the theme of each mural. For instance the students learned this year that Winters was once known as “The Apricot Capital of the World.”

victim’s opinions or experience (gas lighting).

The victim may feel unsafe expressing anger or hurt, or the victim is hyper-vigilant to not upset their partner because they dread what will come.

Empower Yolo will also be highlighting how to help someone experiencing domestic abuse: listen and acknowledge their feelings; don’t judge them for staying or going; encourage them to spend time with supportive people; help them to develop a safety plan; encourage them to talk to Empower Yolo; know you can’t “rescue” them. For information on how to support a friend or family member experiencing abuse visit empoweryolo.org.

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like it’s more important that the county be a partner to the city and helping to provide resources and assistance and collaboration because it doesn’t have the level playing field due to its size that the other cities have,” said Frerichs.

Currently, Frerichs and Yolo County are working to renovate the I-505 interchange with $2 million of funding from Congress. Frerichs said they are working to figure out how to create safe pedestrian access on the interchange.

“We’re figuring out if we’re going to renovate the current interchange to 21st century standards or are we going to have a separate, stand-alone pedestrian/bike overcrossing of 505. We have Yolo County housing on the east side, and many of those individuals walk or bike over that interchange,

We considered naming all of the youth artists, but came up with a better idea — take a walk by the mural, enjoy a close up view and find all of the artists names signed with their own hand.

All the more reason to love Winters. With 10 being the highest, this project earns 11 of my tail wags.

vivors of domestic violence and their children. In 2022 Empower Yolo provided safe shelter to 272 survivors of abuse (of which 130 were children) for 17,583 bed nights. In addition to shelter, Empower Yolo also offers many other services to survivors and their children including 24-hour crisis intervention, legal advocacy, confidential counseling for adults and children, support groups, housing services, youth services, financial empowerment services, case management, food, clothing, and so much more.

This year’s Paint Yolo Purple campaign began with the executive board’s outreach event to businesses in Davis, Woodland, Winters, and West Sacramento. Information about Empower Yolo is being shared and businesses are being asked to put up a window cling with a call to action to help us end domestic violence and support survivors. Several businesses in the county support this outreach effort and recognize the need to support domestic violence awareness in our community.

Corner Drug Co. in Woodland is a supportive community part-

and there’s almost no pedestrian infrastructure,” said Frerichs. “That interchange does not meet ADA standards and was built almost 70 years ago. So, we’re working in conjunction with the county, with the city, with our federal partners and assemblymember (Cecilia Aguiar-Curry) on this project just trying to figure out how do we put together the dollars to redo the interchange and pedestrian infrastructure there.”

True to his word regarding wanting to improve Winters and Yolo County, Frerichs is open to chatting with county residents about issues, challenges and ways people can get involved. Get in touch with him by email at lucasf@ yolocounty.org and sign up for his newsletter for regular updates on what he is working on at https:// tinyurl.com/msv53ats.

ner. Empower Yolo is one of Corner Drug Co.’s nonprofit partners for its 1st Street window project. Empower Yolo’s project will be displayed from Oct. 10 through the end of the year. Supporters can also donate to our “rooms to go” drive and the Corner Drug Co.’s holiday toy drive for Empower Yolo; many items can be purchased and donated at Corner Drug Co. For more information visit cornerdrugco. com. Other businesses in Woodland that supported the outreach event are Vanessa Silva Hair Studio, Main Street Antiques Too, Famous Footwear, and Carpet One.

In Davis, M Nails business owner Mai Pham proudly displays the window cling. Pham also participates in Empower Yolo’s Adopt a Family program during the holidays. Prytanean Women’s Honor Society at UC Davis will be distributing window clings to businesses in the first two weeks of October. In Winters window clings have been distributed to all downtown businesses and owners have been very supportive.

“The business community in Yolo County has been very receptive in supporting Em-

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don’t receive screenings and there’s also been a 43 percent decline in breast cancer deaths over the past 30 years.

Winter High School Spanish teacher and breast cancer survivor, Patricia Cisneros is living proof of early detection’s lifesaving effectiveness.

“I was first diagnosed in 2018 with breast cancer. Normally, you get yearly mammograms and six months prior to my diagnosis there was nothing concerning at all. In that time, it went from nothing concerning to stage one. If I had waited until I was 50 for a screening which is what most women were doing, my story could have

power Yolo’s outreach efforts; it’s been an awesome experience meeting with so many businesses,” says Lynda Jones, Empower Yolo board member, co-secretary. Thank you to all the supportive business owners who have already shown their support for survivors in our community and Empower Yolo. If your business is interested in supporting Empower Yolo during DVAM, contact info@empoweryolo.org.

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, Empower Yolo will be the beneficiary of Mojo’s Celebrity Servers event at Mojo’s Lounge & Bar, 428 First St. in Woodland, from 5 to 7 p.m. Please join Empower Yolo and our celebrity servers Gena Bravo, president/CEO of Woodland Memorial Hospital, and Scott Bravo, fire captain at West Plainfield Fire Department, for a fun night benefiting Empower Yolo. Thank you to Mojo’s for their ongoing support. Other events and activities for DVAM include a “Rooms to Go’’ drive; donations can be made any time in October at our Woodland or Davis locations during office hours; for a full list of needs visit

been completely different,” said Cisneros. “It’s been a roller-coaster ride where I get checked every six months. Come this January, it’s the five-year goal of every person with this type of cancer where they tend to say you’re ‘cured.’ So, at the moment I’m just in remission and that fiveyear mark is important.”

For Cisneros, developing a dark sense of humor helped immensely to boost her morale in the fight against cancer. She also fuels her fire in the fight against cancer through – somewhat macabre – art.

To learn more about how to help in the fight against breast cancer, visit Thriving Pink’s website at www.thrivingpink.org and sport the color pink all October long.

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Empower Yolo’s First Street window project engages Yolo County businesses to display the “Help End Domestic Violence” QR code from Oct. 10 through the end of the year.

Families make memories at derby

By Susan Hiland McNaughton Media

Hudson Sapp would love nothing more than to fish every single day at Lake Solano Park.

The 4-year-old has a pond in his backyard in Dixon where he likes to nap all cuddled up with his fish. His mother, Christina Sapp, has never seen or heard anything like her son’s devotion to fish.

“He is obsessed,” she said. “We go out here nearly every day.”

It’s so intense that if they are going to a large store, he wants to only go where there is fishing gear or – better yet – fish.

“We have to plan how to get around the store, otherwise he is begging for fish,” Sapp said.

So on Saturday, Sept. 30, the 28th Annual Alvin Bonifacio Memorial Fishing Derby was the perfect place to spend the morning for the whole family.

“We couldn’t not come to this, he just loves fishing so much,” she said.

Hudson caught one of the largest fish, coming in at 4.5 inches. It was his second catch of the day, his mom said.

The fishing derby celebrates family fun with a nod to Alvin Bonifacio, a member of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Vacaville. The Rotary club helped build the Lake Solano Park pond many years ago, according to Michael Little, president of the Rotary club.

The free event brought in hundreds of children and their parents for a morning of fishing with prizes for those who caught the biggest fish, broken down by age group.

“Before Covid we had over 600 kids coming out,” Little said. They always do the

event on the last Saturday in September.

“We have people coming back today who were fishing in the derby when they were kids, and they are bringing their children,” Little said. “It’s become a family tradition.”

The event is not a fundraiser, it’s a project for the community.

Children get a free rod, which they can take home. The family gets a hot dog lunch and a few hours outdoors spending time together.

“We want kids to associate fishing with a

Gratitude for pink jerseys

Winters High School girls varsity volleyball wants to extend a huge thank you to L&L Roofing Inc. from Davis and First Northern Bank for their donations to our program so we could purchase pink jerseys to wear for Breast Cancer Awareness month. These jerseys mean a great deal to us because being the only school in our league without pink jerseys made it difficult for us to show our support towards breast cancer awareness. Now having these jerseys, we have a greater sense of unity between our team and community. This would not have been possible without support from our donors. We are incredibly grateful for the support that we receive from our community. We will be wearing these jerseys throughout the month of October to display our solidarity to those impacted by breast cancer.

Thank you again

good memory,” Little said.

Boy Scout Troops 488 and 180 came out to help measure and weigh the fish.

Hannah Tenney, of Dixon, brought her sons Edward, 5, and Beckett, 1. Beckett — even though he could barely see over his baby carriage — held a rod in one hand with the help of mom.

“My husband and I loved fishing and did it all the time before the kids,” Tenney said. “I just hope we can pass that love of fishing down to them today and just keep it going.”

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empoweryolo.org. Wear

Purple Day in support of survivors is on Thursday, Oct. 19; take a selfie and tag

Empower Yolo on social media to show your support. On Friday, Oct. 27 local law enforcement will participate in the “Battle of Badge” bowling tournament.

Empower Yolo’s ASSETs program (After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens) will also be running

a month-long anti-bullying campaign in October. Some of the workshops the preventative education club called Our Strength will focus on are “What is bullying and creating inclusive spaces,” “Cyberbullying and how we can hold ourselves accountable on social media,” and “The bystander effect and how to stand up for others.” ASSETs staff will be hosting these campaigns and will provide resources for students to combat bullying. Their goal is to

reach as many students as possible to create a safe environment within Woodland High School to make sure students feel welcomed.

A special thank you to Yolo Federal Credit Union for being Empower Yolo’s advocacy sponsor this year. We appreciate their generosity and support.

For dates and details of activities, a full calendar of events is available at empoweryolo.org. Follow us on Facebook @empoweryolo, Instagram and Twitter

The Winters High School volleyball team shows support for breast cancer awareness this month thanks to a donation that helped to provide pink jerseys.

@empower_yolo. Help us Paint Yolo Purple in this Month of Action by following us each day in October to learn more about domestic violence, and how you can support survivors of abuse. The community can help by supporting survivors, raising awareness, participating in DVAM activities, donating to domestic violence programs, and supporting local businesses that support Empower Yolo. Donate online any time this month at empoweryolo.org

in honor of or in memory of survivors you know who have been impacted by domestic violence; your support helps our emergency safe house and sustains crucial programs for our clients and the community. Together, we can end domestic violence. For more information about Empower Yolo and a full list of services, visit empoweryolo.org.

— Natalia Baltazar is the Director of Development and Community Relations of Empower Yolo.

Winters Community Corazón would like to thank our beloved community, City of Winters, and our sponsors for making Festival de la Comunidad 2023 a success!

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for their steadfast support!

Gold Level: Mariani Nut, PG&E, Waste Management, Perfect Union, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

Silver Level: Congressman Mike Thompson, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs

Bronze Level: First Northern Bank, Winters Healthcare Foundation, Sandy Vickrey, Ample Electric, Christopher Cabaldon, Winters Senior Foundation

In Kind Donations: El Pueblo, Turkovich Family Wines, Lorenzo’s Market, Ace Hardware, Windmill Farms, Waste Management

Winters Community Corazón officers and Hispanic Advisory Committee would also like to thank everyone who participated and volunteered, along with our dedicated cooking teams: “Carnitas Mi Chano” with familia Delgado, “Smokey Puerquitos” with Cari Keifer, “Carnitas Michoacan” with The Cortez family, El Pueblo with Baldomero Arce, and “Los Peñadores” with Jose Heredia’s team!

Susan Hiland/McNaughton Media Hannah Tenney, of Dixon, and her sons, Edward, 5, and Beckett, 1, fish during the 28th Annual Alvin Bonifacio Memorial Fishing Derby at Lake Solano Park.

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Hudson Sapp, 4, brings a fish in to be weighed.

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Swim team takes top spots in Oroville XC team races in Arbuckle

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

The Winters High School swim team headed to Oroville on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to serve up a healthy helping of bubbles to the competition. Squaring off against Home Tech Charter School, Providence Christian School, Orland, Durham, Gridley, Las Plumas, Paradise, Hamilton and Oroville High Schools, the Warriors were more than ready to take them on.

In the boys 200-medley relay, the squad of Chase Gibson, Trevor Grinbergs, Kenneth Matheson and Cole Jordling took second with a time of 2:06.11.

Logan Anello took second in the boys 200-yard freestyle with a blazing time of 2:29.34.

Meanwhile, in the girls 50 freestyle, Charlie Baugh took home bronze with a time of

31.48.

In the boys 50 freestyle, Grinbergs won silver with a time of 24.95.

In the girls 100 freestyle, Mahalia Lanfranco smoked the competition taking first with a time of 1:07.82.

Gibson followed suit in the boys 100 freestyle taking second with a time of 1:03.36 with Matheson on his heels in third with a time of 1:03.86.

In the boys 200 freestyle relay, the team of Logan Anello, Grinbergs, Matheson and Brady Baugh took third with a time of 2:01.97.

Then in the girls 100 backstroke, Charlie Baugh took fourth with a time of 1:30.23.

In the boys 100 backstroke, Jordling took home bronze for Winters with a time of 1:18.54.

Warriors also showed out in the boys 100 breaststroke with Grinbergs taking third with a time of 1:11.89 and Matheson

in fourth with a time of 1:20.93.

Wrapping things up in the boys 400 freestyle relay, the squad of Logan Anello, Gibson, Jordling and Brady Baugh took second with a time of 4:53.52.

“We had a great meet in Oroville. A lot of swimmers had their best times, like Mahalia Lanfranco in the 200 freestyle, Charlie Baugh in the 50 freestyle, Trevor Grinbergs in the 50 freestyle, Cole Jordling in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke, Chase Gibson in the 50 freestyle and Brady Baugh in the 50 freestyle,” raved head coach Melanie Ellison. “Some top finishers were Mahalia Lanfranco getting first in the 100 freestyle, Trevor Grindbergs did well in the 50 freestyle, (and) the boys finished second in the 200 medley relay and the 400 free relay. Next Wednesday (Oct. 4) is a home meet and we hope to have a big showing of support.”

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

The Winters High School Cross Country team traveled to the Arbuckle Golf Course on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to race against Colusa, Live Oak, Paradise, Pierce and Willows High Schools. With stiff competition abound, the Warriors continue to push themselves to stay in the race.

In his first competition of the mens' varsity 5,000-meter run, freshman Henry Girimonte finished ninth out of 34 competitors with a time 21:31.

In the boys junior

varsity 2.1-mile run, freshman Rodney Randall finished 13th with a time of 21:55.

Meanwhile, in the girls varsity 5,000-meter race, junior Guadalupe Lopez finished 10th with a time of 33:29. This was a vast improvement from her first run in the 5,000 meters when she placed 32nd place at the Sept. 9 Nevada Union Cross Country Invitational.

The Warriors host the third Sacramento Valley League meet of the season on today in Winters at 4 p.m.

Learn to fish at Cache Creek Nature Preserve

Yolo County Library

Special to the Express

Families are invited to join Yolo County Library and the Yolo County General Services Department’s Parks Division for a fun and informative event where they can learn how to fish with instruction provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). The event will be held at Cache Creek Nature Preserve, located at 34299 County Road 20 in Woodland, on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Join experts from the CDFW to learn how to fish using provided equipment at three different stations. Bilingual Spanish-speaking staff will be available to offer translation assistance as needed.

The process involves signing up for a fishing demonstration and then practicing your casting technique. Once you’ve completed these two steps, you can borrow the equipment and try out your newfound skills on the boardwalk over the pond at

Cache Creek Nature Preserve. Please be aware that in order to cast in a body of water, a fishing license is required for individuals aged 16 and older, and catching fish is not guaranteed. Children can have fun with a range of fish-themed crafts, such as creating a fish hat, making a koi

windsock, improving their fine motor skills through a fish lacing activity, and crafting a magnetic fishing game for hours of entertainment at home. Families may also grab a scavenger hunt handout to explore the wetlands. Also, while supplies are available, children will receive a

The basics of pickleball

Metro

Special to the Express

A court sport is sweeping the nation, and it isn’t tennis or basketball. Data from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association suggests pickleball is popular among people of all ages. Total participation among players between ages six and 17 (21 percent), 18 and 34 (29 percent) and 35 and 54 (20 percent) is significant, and players 65 and older also are well represented (18 percent).

As the popularity of pickleball grows, now is a great time to explore the basics of this game that’s become a go-to pastime for so many people.

What is pickleball?

USA PickleballTM

notes that pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.

That game is played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes and can be played both indoors and outdoors on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. Much like tennis, pickleball can be played in a singles (one-on-one) or doubles (two-on-two) format.

How long has pickleball been played?

Despite a recent and meteoric spike in popularity, pickleball has been around since 1965. The brainchild of three fathers from Bainbridge Island (which is just a brief ferry ride away from Seattle), the game was invented as a means of entertaining bored children. It has since evolved from those roots and become a

wildly popular game across both the United States and Canada, and the game has even begun to spread into Europe and Asia.

How is pickleball played?

An extensive list of the rules of pickleball can be found at https://usapickleball. org/what-is-pickleball /official-rules/rulessummary/. A game is typically played to

The Winters Jr. Warriors would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Platinum sponsors for the 2023 season:

take-home fishing kit to support their ongoing learning. Participants are encouraged to bring water and appropriate sun protection.

Sturdy walking or water shoes, snacks, and chairs or a blanket are also recommended. Attendees are welcome to explore the other

11 points, and a team must win by two. Tournament games may be played to 15 or 21, and a team must win by two. Does pickleball utilize referees?

Recreational games of pickleball can rely on the honor system much like pick-up games of other sports do. However, USA

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areas of Cache Creek Preserve, which is a 14-mile stretch of riparian restoration maintained by the non-profit organization Cache Creek Conservancy.

The CDFW promotes teaching the public, especially those in urban environments, to learn how to fish by

Pickleball notes that referees and line judges are important components of tournament play.

Why should I play pickleball?

Players enjoy the game of pickleball for a multitude of reasons, including the thrill of competition, the chance to socialize

stocking ponds and holding fishing clinics. The Fishing in the City Program was established in 1993. For information about upcoming clinics, visit their website at wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing-inthe-City.

This event is part of the library’s All Together Outside series which encourages community members to explore the natural world, learn about local wildlife and regional recreational opportunities, and explore the California State Parks with free day-use passes that library cardholders can borrow.

All Together Outside is supported by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library. For more information about how to borrow a California State Parks Pass, visit yolocountylibrary .org/services/parkspasses/. Connect with Yolo County Library on Facebook at www. facebook.com/yolo countylibrary.org and on Instagram and TikTok at @yolocounty library.

and the opportunity to exercise outside of a gym or home fitness center. But many play the game because they find it fun.

Pickleball has experienced a notable spike in popularity in recent years. More information about the game and how to get involved is available at usapickleball.org.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Emily Dodic

Emily Dodic, a Winters High School senior, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. A first-year member of the cheer squad, Dodic has proven to be a valuable member. “Her infectious enthusiasm has made her a stand out in both sideline cheering and halftime shows,” said volunteer coach Sterling Davis. Coach Rachael Calvert said Dodic is everything you look for in a student-athlete. “She is a great team member and willing to do whatever is needed for her teammates. On top of that, she is incredibly dedicated to her academics.”

Thu 10/12

Forum - Farm to Kitchen:

Making Foods Safe @ 5:30pm / Free

Join our lecture with UC Davis food science professors of Cooperative

Extension to learn how their classes help kick start food business with critical food safety measures. Davis. rmievents@ucdavis.edu, 530-754-6349

Neko Case @ 7pm Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

Mike Greensill @ 7pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa

415-309-1284

Children's Business Fair @ 10am Are you ready for some serious kid-powered entrepreneurship? Look no further than the upcoming Children's Business Fair Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley - Napa Clubhouse, 1515 Pueblo Avenue, Napa. claudette@claudette shatto.com, 707-225-2900

USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience – San Francisco, CA Presented by Redwood Credit Union @ 12pm / $65-$100

Looking for a culinary adventure?

Musician Jesse Cook: Jesse CookThe Libre Tour @ 7:30pm Harris Center, 10 College Pkwy, Folsom

Tom Rigney and Flambeau: Michael Doucet and Tom Rigney, with Flambeau @ 7:30pm The So�a, 2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento San Francisco Symphony

w/ Emanuel Ax

@ 7:30pm

Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco

Emanuel Ax @ 7:30pm

Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

Twin Seas

@ 8pm The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Holander

@ 9pm Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San Francisco

Kev Herrera @ 9:45pm / $25.25 Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐bus Avenue, San Francisco

Shane Q: Live at The HIVE!

@ 5:30pm Friday, Oc‐tober 13th at 5:30PM, we conclude our Live at The HIVE Summer Con‐cert series with Shane Q, a top 10 �nalist from NBC’s hit show. 1221 Harter Ave, 1221 Harter Avenue, Woodland. thehive@zspe cialtyfood.com, 530-6680660

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest | October 13 & 14 2023 Wal‐

nut Creek, California 94596

@ 6pm / Free Oct 13th - Oct 14th Walnut Creek's Oktoberfest is back again to take over Civic Park East for 2 days of family (and dog‐gie) friendly fun! Join us on Oct.13th (6-10pm) & Oct.14th (128pm) to celebrate. Civic Park East, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. ser vices@walnutcreekdowntown.com, 925-933-6778

2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery @ 6pm

Check out new art exhibits and our pop-up Night Market at the Pence on October 13! Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pencesocialmedia @gmail.com, 530-758-3370

2nd Fridays at The Torch Club with Richard March & the band

@ 6pm Torch Club, 904 15th St, Sacra‐

mento

Mike Massé: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock in Concert

@ 7pm / $33 YouTube icon Mike Massé per‐forms an evening of Epic Acoustic Classic Rock. The So�a, Home of B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Av‐enue, Sacramento. tickets@ bstreettheatre.org, 916-443-5300

San Francisco Symphony @ 7:30pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van

Ave., San Francisco

the Woods, 406 Clement

San Francisco

Look no further than the USA TO‐DAY Wine & Food Experience, coming to SPARK Social SF in San Francisco, CA on October 14, 2023. Spark Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Fran‐cisco. wineandfood@usato day.com

Bike Dog Brewing Com‐pany, 2534 Industrial Blvd #110, West Sacramento

Dance Company 18th Season Performance and Grand Opening of New

Sanctuary Space

6pm / $15 New works by Raissa Simpson and Ashley Gayle along with Snow�ake Calvert’s Seeds/Se‐quence and Farah Yasmeen Shaikh’s Noorani Dance highlight the performance. 447 Minna St, 447 Minna Street, San Francisco. info@pushdance.org

BettySoo @ 7:30pm

The Lost Church San Francisco, 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco San Francisco Symphony w/ Lisa Batiashvili @ 7:30pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco Lisa Batiashvili @ 7:30pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

Hojean @ 8pm Harlow's Night Club - Sacramento CA, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Yumi Zouma @ 8pm / $27.50

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli Perfor‐mance at the Fair�eld Civic Center Library @ 2pm Traditional Mexican dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli at the Fair�eld Civic Center Li‐brary on Saturday, Octo‐ber 14th 2023 from 2 PM-3 PM Fair�eld Civic Center Library, 1150 Kentucky Street, Fair�eld. STPerez @solanocounty.com, 707784-1555

Bimbo's 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco

Hidra @ 8pm 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco

Domestic Violence Workshop @ 6:30pm

This free program will provide in‐formation about domestic violence and ways to leave a relationship where it occurs. Fair�eld Civic Center Library, 1150 Kentucky Street, Fair�eld

S.R. Laws @ 7pm Jax White Mule Diner, 1122 1st St, Napa

Ike Reilly @ 7:30pm

The Lost Church San Francisco, 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco

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

O'‐Farrell St., San Francisco

Wolves of Glendale @ 8pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco

Giveaway @ 8:30pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco

Medita‐tion--The Way of the Buddha

@ 7pm Join us in-person or on Zoom as Davis Shambhala Center offers a “learn-tomeditate” class. To regis‐ter, go to https:// davis.shambhala.org Davis. wfell@sbc global.net, 530-902-1867 J. Stylez (STILO): KOOL KEITH, MC HOMELESS, DJ HALO, WATZREAL

@ 7pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco

/ $25.25 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐mento Shelby Ann @ 6:30pm Mare Island Brewing Co. (Ferry Taproom), 289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo Scott Amendola: The SticklerPhonics @ The Stow Lake Boathouse!

Sean Nicholas Savage, Children Maybe Later , Asha Wells @ 8pm / $16 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco Meet Me at McTeague's: DangerAte Mondays @ 8pm McTeague's Saloon, 1237 Polk St, San Francisco

Loyle Carner @ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 850 O'‐Farrell St., San Francisco

Hojean @ 8pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento Jaylon Ashaun @ 8pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Meredith Edgar: BRIAN BELKNAP @ THE MAKEOUT ROOM @ 7pm Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd St, San Francisco

Ralph Barbosa @ 7pm / $35.25

Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐mento

Nato Green - in the Callback Bar @ 7pm / $15.25 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐mento

Dirty Honey @ 7:30pm The Regency Ballroom, 1290 Sut‐ter Street, San Francisco Wheeler CM Sound @ 8pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco Superfan @ 8pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco MC Homeless @ 8pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco

Peter & Brendan Mayer in Plac‐erville, CA @ 6pm The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St, Plac‐erville