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Winters not immune to fentanyl epidemic By Angela Underwood Express correspondent The Drug Enforcement Agency calls fentanyl the single deadliest threat our nation has encountered. Those are the agency’s exact words — single deadliest threat. And the illicit drug is here, according to Winters Police Chief John P. Miller, who said in the last two weeks, fentanyl took a man’s life and ripped a family apart. “We knew this was coming; that’s why we were the first in the county to have Narcan,” Miller said. “You could see the trend sweeping across the United States.” But sometimes Narcan is not enough, as seen with the recent death. Though the male victim’s dog got saved by Narcan, he was not. The death of
the victim, who overdosed before, did not surprise Miller. “Even his family said it was just a matter of time,” Miller said. The chief said both Winters Police Department and the Yolo County District Attorney do not consider his overdose an “unintended death” but “a fentanyl overdose death investigation” in hopes of tracking down the person who sold him the fatal dose. Miller says the department has responded to calls about other drugs possibly laced with fentanyl. “We have had calls of people smoking marijuana who have effects similar to opioids,” Miller said. “However, we don’t do field tests because we don’t want the officers exposed to it.”
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Council discusses Paseo Park design By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer
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Multiple Paseo Park designs have been left abandoned, with the city council and Winters public wanting it to be much more than what it currently is. The vacant lot on Main Street, next to Pacific Ace Hardware has a lot of potential. However, the exact details of what to do with this lot remains up in the air. On Oct. 3, the Winters City Council and public took another stab at this vacant lot, but were not able to come to any agreement on exactly what this lot needs. One of the primary issues is that back in
1892, during an earthquake, a building collapsed and as Mayor Pro Tempore Albert Vallecillo explained, this limits some of the options available for the space. “What they did was they just took the rubble of the building and pushed it into the cellar and covered it with dirt,” Vallecillo said. “So the subterranean conditions may not support any kind of structure of any substantial nature, and may not support tree roots of any sizable tree.” With designs proposed, ideas floated and the potential of a stage, the city council and public continued discussing the history of this lot. Part of its history was a back-and-forth between former city manager Kathleen
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Winters Superintendent Rody Boonchouy, Kayla Mederos, Sterling Davis, Carrie Green, Najwa Burdick-Yahya, Donnie Whitworth, Lucilla Escamilla, Cathleen Olson, Daniel Ward and Yisenia Gonzalez at the awards ceremony.
YCOE honors seven educators By Angela Underwood Express correspondent There is good, and there is excellent. Yolo County Office of Education governs five school districts, acknowledging each one for its annual accomplishments. This year’s 2023 Excellence in Education honorees include seven individuals at Winters Joint Unified School District on Sept. 25. To be honored, Winters JUSD presented each nominee and program to the county board of education, detailing how the employees set the bar high, beginning with an
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Olsen says the honor provides a sense of accomplishment and validation but, more importantly, provides motivation to continue promoting change for early childhood nutrition and education. “Nutrition plays a crucial role in children’s education and overall development,” Olsen said. “Children who have balanced diet are more likely to perform well in school, concentrate better, and have a better memory.” According to Olsen, good nutrition helps maintain a healthy body weight, which
Baker named outstanding professional Lisa Baker was one of three recipients recognized at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Outstanding Professional of the Year award. On Oct. 8, NAHRO awarded its highest honor to Baker, Yvonda Bean and Peter LiFari at its national conference and exhibition in New Orleanse, Louisiana. Baker is an affordable housing and community development consultant and educator. She is the vice chair of the Winters Planning Commission and has been an active volunteer and advocate within the Winters community.
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Individual Award of Honor to Nutrition Services Director Cathleen Olson. The Winters JUSD school board started Olsen’s recommendation, noting her 17-year career for the district’s 1,550 students, stressing her influence outside the school lunchroom sets her apart. “Cathleen and her staff learn every student’s name, and they encourage students to sample new and interesting foods that they may not have tried before,” according to the nomionation letter. “They also provide recipes for students to take home to their families.”
Winters rainfall season began 7/1/23. Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m. daily by local weatherman Joe Bristow.
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Lisa Baker speaks at the NAHRO conference in New Orleans where she was awarded its highest honor. This includes her work on the city of Winter’s Blue Mountain Terrace senior housing and in Yolo County her efforts on Woodland’s West Beamer Place, providing mixed-income workforce and extremely low-income housing; West Sacramento and Yolo County’s Bridge to Housing, providing permanent housing to a community of unhoused persons; the Step Up program of interim housing and services for post-incarceration social reintegration; and the Yolo Housing Migrant Center Pandemic Response, implementing comprehensive plans to support vulnerable farmworker populations.
Throughout her career, Baker has spearheaded successful initiatives including the Kinston Avenue Pride Strategy, which addressed neighborhood improvement and countered gang influences, and the Rosemead Senior Housing Development, which combined senior housing, a community center and an intergenerational preschool. Baker has written multiple articles for the Journal of Housing and Community Development and serves as NAHRO faculty to create and teach courses on implicit bias, equity/inclusion and community readiness. “Lisa’s wide-ranging expertise in af-
fordable housing development and management is matched only by her ability to share her knowledge with others,” said NAHRO CEO Mark Thiele. “She’s a practitioner, an advocate, a teacher, and so much more. I’m thrilled to be able to present her with this well-deserved honor.” Baker also served as the CEO of Yolo County Housing and as president of Baker Street Associates, which provided grants management, policy, and interim staffing services to local governments. She is a member of the NAHRO International Research and Global Exchange Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee. The Outstanding Professional of the Year Award is NAHRO’s highest and most prestigious award given to honor an exceptionally qualified person who has made outstanding contributions to the quality of life through service in the field of housing or community development. The award is made on the basis of extraordinary accomplishments and contributions.
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La ciudad elige nuevo administrador municipal y Trustees hear site-specific escucha auditoría financiera In the Oct. 11 edition of the Express, the article about the new city manager incorrectly referred to Jeremy Craig’s departure from the city of Vacaville. He was let go due to a “personnel” matter. We regret the error.
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Por Amelia Biscardi Traducido por Carol Alfonso
By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer At the Oct. 5, Winters Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting, Phoebe Girimonte, assistant superintendent of educational services, presented the most recent CAASPP and i-Ready assessment data. Alongside that, each principal assisted in interpreting the data and explaining the game plan going forward. While the information is still considered a preview, Girimonte explained that a reasonable expectation is that minor changes will be made, but the finalized information will be available to the public on Oct. 18.
Waggoner Elementary Waggoner Elementary School reported in its i-Ready reading 82 percent of students tested one grade level or more below the grade level and for math, 93 percent were one grade level or more below as well. However principal Chris Marcoux has a lot of hope for more progress to be made in the coming year and years. “We’ve seen significant growth in first and second grades in vocabulary, high frequency words and informational text,” Marcoux said. “Which is encouraging because those are elements we were focused on last year.” Marcoux continued, pointing out that they especially saw growth in second grade in math. For the coming year, he wants to focus on leveraging their instructional coach and collaborate with other schools to further understand the data.
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“The data tells us what areas we need to work on as a staff for our students so we can hold them to that rigor, ’cause they’re capable of getting there.” Jose Bermudez, Winters Middle School principal mediate School, its i-Ready data shows reading 69 percent below one grade level or more, and their assessment of i-Ready math with 86 percent one or more grade levels below. But principal Monica Moreno sees the trends inching their way up, especially with the third-graders. “I’m really proud of our staff, we’ve built a culture of data across the board with students,” Moreno said. “And having those conversations. I think it’s so important to have the time to do that.” The plan going forward is to continue with the current 45-minute math blocks and provide new additional lesson plans for writing for the teachers. As well, Moreno plans to have Coordination of Service Team, or COST, monthly meetings to help with individual students. This allows them to ensure that students, “don’t fall through the cracks.”
Winters Middle School At the middle school level, principal Jose Bermudez and his staff are analyzing the different cohorts of students at their school for trends. They have found that their current seventh-grade students are exceedingly low in math. The school as a whole has an i-Ready reading level of 71 percent one grade or more below standards and their i-Ready for math
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results at 87 percent of students one grade or more below standards. “The conversations that we’re having at the middle school is this is who we are and this is who we’re serving,” Bermudez said. “The data tells us what areas we need to work on as a staff for our students so we can hold them to that rigor, ’cause they’re capable of getting there.” Along with workshops in classes, Bermudez and the Winters Middle School staff are also meeting biweekly with COST meetings to start the referral process.
Winters High School Winters High School is trying new things as well. Principal Justin Young has a multi-tiered support system that he hopes will help students make significant progress. “We’re at a great crossroads at the high school in terms of how we support our students,” Young said. “Looking and analyzing our current instructional practices and so our goal this year is to actually pilot a new diagnostic assessment and pair that with the work that we are doing.” One of those support systems is “What I Need Now Fridays” which happens once a month. This system allows students to have a block of time to request a teacher they want help from and vice versa for teachers.
Nuevo administrador de la ciudad El Ayuntamiento de Winters eligió un nuevo administrador municipal, Jeremy Craig, que comenzará oficialmente a principios de Noviembre. La votación para aceptar su empleo fue aprobada por unanimidad. La ex administradora municipal Kathleen Salguero Trepa se jubilará a fines de Octubre y actualmente Joe Gordon ocupa el cargo del administrador municipal interino mientras Trepa realiza un trabajo tras bastidores. Jeremy Craig anteriormente se desempeñó como administrador municipal en Vacaville desde Julio del 2017 hasta Abril del 2020, cuando fue despedido por unanimidad por el Concejo Municipal de Vacaville. Lo despidieron por “un asunto personal,” según un comunicado de prensa en el sitio web de la ciudad de Vacaville. Craig estuvo entre la audiencia en la reunión del concejo municipal del pasado 3 de Octubre y se dirigió tanto a la comunidad como a los miembros del concejo mostrando su entusiasmo. “Estoy deseando avanzar rápidamente para conocer a la comunidad y trabajar con todos ustedes,” dijo Craig. “Tengo mucha gente que conocer y mucho que escuchar. Así que estoy muy emocionado de comenzar.”
Conciencia del cáncer de mama Los miembros del consejo emitieron una proclamación reconociendo Octubre como el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama, con la asistencia de miembros de la organización local sin fines de lucro Thriving Pink. Gayle Barry, vicepresidenta de la junta directiva de Thriving Pink, vino a compartir su aprecio por el
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cáncer de mama. “Nadie tiene que pasar sola por el cáncer de mama,” dijo Cisneros. “Hay apoyo en su comunidad y estamos aquí para ayudarlas.” Una de las muchas cosas que ofrece Thriving Pink son bolsas cómodas para quienes reciben un diagnóstico de cáncer de mama en la clínica Winters Healthcare. Winters High School organizará un partido de baloncesto en rosado (Pink Out Basketball) el 20 de Octubre.
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En la reunión, la ciudad de Winters tuvo su presentación de auditoría fiscal para el año fiscal que finalizó el 30 de Junio del 2022, por parte de un tercero independiente. El tercero, MUNCPA, una incorporación de auditores públicos certificados (CPA) que la ciudad había contratado, encontró que la ciudad obtuvo una opinión sin modificaciones, que es la opinión más alta según la cual se podría calificar a la ciudad.
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School district takes steps to address fentanyl, drug use By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief The city of Winters has not been immune to the alarming increase in the availability of fentanyl, and leaders and staff at Winters Joint Unified School District have been taking steps to provide resources for families as well as emergency preparations in the incident of an overdose. In September 2022, the Winters JUSD Board of Trustees approved the implementation of the California Department of Healthcare Services Naloxone Distribution program. Under the program, Winters JUSD staff are trained to administer the naloxone nasal spray as an opioid overdose treatment, and each school site has an opioid reversal kit. Jenny Pinedo, director of special education and student services, said under SB 114, the 2023–24 state budget provides $3.5 million to the California Department of Education to allocate for county offices of education to purchase and maintain a sufficient stock of emergency opioid an-
tagonists for schools within its jurisdiction. In August, the Yolo County Office of Education informed her it would begin working to implement the move with county school districts and would restock any units before the label expiration date. “Should a student, staff member or parent, show signs of opioid overdose, they can receive this life-saving measure,” Pinedo said. “We made the decision to purchase before it was required because we wanted to make sure our students, staff and community are safe.” According to Pinedo, early last spring there was evidence of students knowing about fentanyl or being exposed to the idea of it. The school district obtained Snapchat post screenshots marketing about pills and price points. She said they immediately collaborated with the Winters Police Department. As of the end of the 2022–23 school year, Pinedo said they had three Winters JUSD students who experienced symptoms that appeared to be an overdose related to
fentanyl. Those students were immediately referred to a substance abuse support group through RISE, Inc. and the school district reached out to work with the families. “I don’t think parents understand how easy it is for kids to get these in their hands,” Pinedo said. “It takes vigilance of parents and the school district.” Referring to fentanyl as “poison on the street,” Pinedo said they have implemented prevention efforts at Winters Middle School and Winters High School by providing information about the dangers of drugs and other substances and empowering them with the knowledge they have the choice to say no for their health and wellness in the event they are put in the situation. To combat the issue, Winters JUSD has introduced information and the “One Pill Can Kill” campaign through Explore classes at WHS and through the health wheel classes at WMS. “Safety is some-
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Lake Berryessa water levels down Express staff The water level of Lake Berryessa went down during the past week by 0.26 feet, with a decrease in the storage of 4,465 acre-feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 17, the lake
level was 422.32 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,232,766 acre-feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 106 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 223 cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 23 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.
FENTANYL Continued from Page 1 Any drug Winters PD determines could have fentanyl gets sent to the U.S. Department of Justice for testing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports opioids are the primary driver of overdoses at 88 percent as of 2021. Up to 106,699 people died in 2021 from an overdose, up 14 percent from 2020. Chief Miller sees drug addiction as a social and health issue, as the CDC, but California does not. Miller says the state ignores the criminality that fuels a drug addict’s fixation on getting high, as seen in California Proposition 47. Rather than mandate reoffending criminals found with drugs get treatment, police are passing out tickets. “Now they get a citation for possession of narcotics with no ramifications or accountability,” Miller said. Miller should know. The chief worked the streets in 1991, the height of the crack epidemic. The difference between that drug then and opioids now is risk and reward. “We are not seeing the level of violence as seen with crack, weirdly enough, because laws are so relaxed,” Miller said. “There is a high risk and high reward with crack, and there is a low risk and high reward with opioids.” That low risk is still high regarding fentanyl separating two Winters residents from their child. On Oct. 3, the Winters PD Facebook posted an arrest that led to Child Protective Ser-
vices intervention. After pulling over a vehicle for a broken taillight, a Winters officer saw the driver attempting to hide something under the seat and spotted small pieces of burned foil and straws. According to the Facebook post, Winters resident and driver Ricardo Lopez Jr. (30) appeared to be under the influence and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. After arresting him, Winters police focused on the passenger, Yoana S. Jaramillo (30) who also had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. When charging her, officers found drug paraphernalia on her. During their arrests, the couple’s 4-year-old child sat in the backseat unsecured. With no seat belt and two parents high, officers immediately removed the child and contacted family services. The couple admitted the drugs found under the driver’s seat were fentanyl. “Officers were later advised that the child tested positive for fentanyl exposure,” the Facebook post said. Lopez and Jaramillo were booked in the Yolo County Jail. Lopez is charged with driving under the influence and felony child endangerment, and Jaramillo is charged with felony child endangerment. The Facebook post not only announced the arrest of Lopez and Jaramillo, but it also showed it could be worse if California Senate Bill 50 passed earlier this month. “This innocent 4-year-old would still
be in grave danger,” according to the post, stating S.B. 50 would have prohibited “low-level” traffic stops such as this. “However, the bill was defeated on the last day of the 2023 legislative cycle through great effort by law enforcement,” according to the post. The recent overdose and family separation warn Winters residents to beware. “Fentanyl is so addicting and so damaging,” Miller said. And U.S. politicians agree. Among all their political differences, this year, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating Aug. 21 as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. In those 24 hours, Americans are asked to recognize all the lives lost to fentanyl as the DEA fights a new wave of the opioid epidemic. The DEA reports more than 59.6 million pills with fentanyl and up to 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder were seized by law enforcement. According to the agency, the number of tablets and powder equals 387.9 million possible fatal doses. The DEA also dedicates a wall to those who overdosed on the drug, calling the exhibit, “Faces of Fentanyl.” Whether or not the family of the Winters resident who overdosed on fentanyl submits their loved one’s face and name to the wall, they will never be the same, just like the couple who lost their child. For more information on fentanyl abuse and treatment, visit www.dea.gov/ onepill.
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First place in the 1981 Chamber of Commerce annual window painting contest went to (from left) Carla Corona, Patricia Ramirez, Liz Reyna and Irene Franco for this creation at Greenwood’s Department Store. The windows were on display all through the business district through November 1 of that year.
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Police Arrest Log Oct. 7: Rodriguez, Christopher (Age 35), Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear Oct. 8: Garnica Romo, Ivan (Age 22), Charges: Battery, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail Oct. 9: Moreno, Gilberto Pedro (Age 32); Charges: DUI, DUI with BAC above .08 percent, Reflective coating on license plate, Crossing double yellow lines; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail ~Smith, Terry Dale (Age 50); Charges: Driving with a license suspended for DUI, No registration; Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear
Report Log Oct. 4: 9:49 a.m., 700th block of Lupine Way, Audible Alarm ~12 p.m., Unknown, Possession of Obscene Material of Minor Oct. 5: 5:33 a.m., 700th block of Matsumoto Lane, Hit and Run ~1:11 p.m., 100th block of E. Baker Street, CPS Referral ~12:21 p.m., 900th
block of Vasey Street, Audible Alarm Oct. 6: 4:33 p.m., 1000th block of Kennedy Drive, Fraud ~7:25 p.m., Putah Creek, Battery ~8:25 p.m., 30th block of E. Main Street, Grand Theft ~10:20 p.m., 1000th block of Roosevelt Avenue, Domestic Dispute ~10:40 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm Oct. 7: 9:35 a.m., Grant Avenue/ Railroad Avenue, Domestic Dispute ~10:19 a.m., 400th block of Russell Street, Vehicle Tow ~4:23 p.m., First block of Main Street, Drunk in Public ~10:47 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm Oct. 8: 4:20 p.m., First block of Abbey Street, Audible Alarm ~10:42 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm Oct. 9: 11:30 a.m., 10th block of Anderson Avenue, Traffic Collision ~8:29 p.m., 1000th block of Rojo Street, Domestic Violence ~6:43 a.m., First block of Edwards Street, Death Investigation For our editorial policy on crime log entries, see winters express.com/unpub lishing-policy.
145 Years Ago October 19, 1878
(From the files of The Winters Advocate) The other day three ladies, Miss Cook, Miss Ish and Miss Lambie, took Brother Crawford’s horse and buggy to drive over to Mr. Ish’s and in turning too sudden an angle in the road on the bank of the creek, tipped over the buggy spilling the precious freight into the road and somewhat demolishing the top of the buggy. They probably owe their lives to the horse, as he stopped, stood perfectly still, looking around upon the scene, as much as to say, “come here and I’ll help you.” That’s the kind of a ladies’ horse to have. The Synod, in Winters, closed last Sunday night, but a protracted effort has been in progress during the week. The work on our new bridge is progressing slowly in consequence of the non arrival of the pile driver, which was to have been here on the 15th. Mr. Hugh McGinnis, of this place, left Sacramento on the Overland train, October 17th, bound for Prince Edward Island. Miss Goodin, the teacher in our primary school, has been quite sick for over a week, but is slowly convalescing, so says Dr. Bell. Miss Johnson is teaching in Miss Goodin’s place while she is sick. Our friend Mooney closed up his saloon on Tuesday last. He is going to spend the winter in the mining districts. We wish him success.
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A long train of cars went up the road Sunday night to be loaded with gravel at Capay. A street fakir contributed to the amusement of a crowd gathered in front of the ho-
Dispatches from the Express archives. Leonard DeVilbiss left for San Francisco last Monday afternoon. The young gentleman, who has a great deal of histrionic ability, goes to the metropolis to take a position as an actor at Stockwell’s Theatre. We wish him success. He will make his debut next Monday evening in the play of “Maine and Georgia.” Oct. 21, 1893 tel Monday evening. C.F. Wyer was in town Thursday. He says he is meeting with good success in gathering his Solano county exhibit for the Midwinter fair. C. & A. Brinck shipped a lot of pomegranates, the last of the season, to Chicago on Tuesday. They have shipped all they raised East this season, realizing about $1.25 a box for them. J.W. Lamme is building an addition to his house and has added a porch on the south and west side. Dr. H.P. Stipp is occupying the Hughes cottage on East Abbay street. Rev. H.C. Culton returned from San Jose, where he had been attending the Presbytery and Synod, on Tuesday morning’s train.
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Leonard DeVilbiss left for San Francisco last Monday afternoon. The young gentleman, who has a great deal of histrionic ability, goes to the metropolis to take a position as an actor at Stockwell’s Theatre. We wish him success. He will make his debut next Monday evening in the play of “Maine and Georgia.”
95 Years Ago October 19, 1928
On November 1, the curfew bell will ring again for the youngsters who are inclined to enjoy the sociability of late hours on the streets. As we all know children are better off at home than on the street especially late hours and it is the idea of the City Dads that if the lads are schooled to stay at their homes nights they are not likely to become public charges later in life. So boys, when you hear the bell ring November 1, be good and beat it for home. The bell will toll at 8 o’clock and is notice to all boys under 18. Tuesday evening, about 45 members
and friends of the Methodist church gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Pleasants as a surprise and welcoming party to their new pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. John A. Heetebry. Mrs. Roy Ish and son, Billy, of Richmond are visiting this week at the home of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Brinck. Dr. R.E. Peck of Cordelia has been in town several days staying at the home of his step-son, Louis Morse, who is erecting a new residence on his orchard property near the Wolfskill tract. Mrs. H.M. Norton returned to her home in Oakland Wednesday after a week’s visit at the home of her son, R.L. Niemann. Mrs. Melva Probasco of Oakland spent the week at the home of her father, W.D. Overhouse.
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Last rites were observed Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Christian church for R.L. Niemann, whose sudden death occurred Saturday morning at his home north of town. Lester Mayhew of Dixon has been added to the local P.G.&E. force to fill the vacancy occasioned by the departure of Robert Haze. Frank Martin recently purchased the 56-acre John Felix place and Emilio Martin has purchased the 30-odd acre ranch of John Felix, formerly owned by Emil Felix and contains the slaughterhouse buildings. Both places are on the Davis road about two miles out. Miss Mary Elizabeth McCoey, prospective bride of Charles Graf, Jr., was honored Tuesday evening in pre-nuptial miscellaneous shower in the A.R. Gale home on Russell Street.
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EDUCATORS Continued from Page 1 contributes to better physical health. “Children who are well-nourished are less likely to miss school due to illness and have more energy for physical activity,” she said, noting nutrition can also impact a child’s behavior and mood. “Balanced meals can help stabilize blood sugar level, reducing mood swings and behavioral issues that might disrupt learning.” Olsen explains you are what you eat or don’t. “Hungry or malnourished children may have difficulty concentrating and may not be ready to learn,” she said. “Establishing good eating habits in childhood can have long-term benefits.” According to Olsen, children who learn to make nutritious choices early in life are more likely to maintain those habits into adulthood, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, noting nutrition is vital for children’s education as it supports their cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being. “It sets the foundation for a successful educational journey and a healthier life in the long run,” she said. Speaking of the future, the next honor for the Program Excellence Award went to Winters High School Future Farmers of America (FFA), led
COUNCIL Continued from Page 1 Salguero Trepa and Winters resident Valerie Whitworth (who originally sold the land to the city). Both women tried to work together to get grants for the park but things ended on a sour note. Trepa had asked Whitworth to help with grant writing and in December 2021, Trepa informed Whitworth that she would no longer be submitting the grant. Frustrated, Whitworth brought the issue to the council at the time and the council voted to submit the grant. Despite the park’s complicated past, one of the specific ideas proposed was having it be a flexible space. Councilwoman Jesse Loren acknowledged that with the location especially, there are a lot of options on the table for the city council. “I just hope that
by Kayla Mederos and Donnie Whitworth. Like Olsen’s instruction, the high school FFA program stretches beyond the classroom environment to provide students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to demonstrate leadership, according to the letter of recommendation. FAA connects students with industry professionals and raises awareness of global issues facing the agricultural industry with a curriculum focused on welding, construction, biology, management, and irrigation. When not focused on worldwide matters, the high school FAA connects to the community by hosting events, including the annual Trunk or Treat or the Supervised Agricultura Experience (SAE). Through SAE, the young agricultural experts raise hens and sell eggs to local restaurants while producing a pumpkin patch with funds donated to local kindergarten classes. Not to mention their annual Christmas tree sales and more. “They, FAA, provide our students with so many opportunities and help them realize their potential,” according to the letter. Winters JUSD received two Salute to Educator Certificates for Waggoneer Elementary Dual Language Immersion Teachers Lucila Escamilla and Yisenia Gonzalez. Escamilla, who
“fosters a tranquil and captivating atmosphere in her classroom,” has been with Winters JUSD for 27 years. Board members recommend her for both inspiring students and motivating families. “She incorporates a variety of teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles, making the material accessible and interesting to all,” according to the recommendation letter. Gonzalez, who “fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment and personalizes her approach to meet each child’s needs”, has been in the school district for over 25 years. “Her passion for teaching is evident in her commitment to helping her students and their families succeed,” according to the recommendation. But it is not their individual teaching methods that make the ultimate difference; it is how they work together despite California’s many challenges in delivering high-quality bilingual education, according to the letter. “These teachers have remained committed to the vision of culturally and linguistically responsive classrooms,” according to the letter. “They welcome students to school through powerful, joyful, and rigorous learning experiences, promoting proficiency in English and Spanish.” Lastly, Daniel Ward, WHS physical edu-
cation teacher and athletic director, was honored with a Teacher Excellence Certificate, and Winters JUSD school psychologist Najwa Burdick-Yahya was honored with the Student Services Credentialed Excellence Certificate. According to the letter of recommendation, Ward is a fulltime educator and head football coach who has unparalleled dedication to his players and all high school athletes, adding he sets high standards for sportsmanship, academics and campus citizenship. “The amazing thing about coach Ward is that he manages our Winters High School Athletics program similarly to that of a larger school, in the sense that he works extremely hard to provide our athletes with a multitude of opportunities,” according to the letter. Burdick-Yahya, who consistently demonstrates an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, understands that each student is unique and possesses their own set of strengths and challenges, according to the letter. “By recognizing and respecting these differences, she tailors her approach to meet the diverse needs of every student, ensuring that they receive the support necessary to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially,” the letter stated.
whatever we do in the future, that we maintain a sense of having a flexible space,” Loren said. “(So it) can be used in multiple ways to benefit the multiple things we do downtown.” Gerald Taylor, who worked as a landscape contractor, brought with him a first draft of a new design to show the council and begin getting creative juices flowing. “At this time the new walkway and the piano are the designated new use of the park,” Taylor said. “May I suggest that the city council focus on defining what will be the additional uses. Based on multiple requests over the years, this seems like an impossible task, but it may not be as daunting as we make it.”
get people to the First Street location to get to resources. But a new era begins as it moves to Farmer’s Closet Boutique at 9 Main St. Chris Calvert, Winters District Chamber of Commerce board chair, explained the issue that the visitor’s center was coming across. “If you think that getting people to turn left on Grant Avenue is a problem, try to get them to turn south on Main Street,” Calvert said.“It just is a difficult job to do.” The city council unanimously passed a resolution to change the payment of $500 a month to Lacy DeQuattro, owner of Farmers Closet Boutique. DeQuattro, at hearing the news, clapped and beamed in the audi-
ence of the chambers. Mayor Bill Biasi responded to DeQuattro’s excitement. “We’re looking forward to having our cheerleader there staffing it (DeQuattro),” Biasi said. “You’ll go out and bring people off the street, you’ll get them there I know.” Owner of the previous space for the visitors center, Charley Wallace was there as well, asking if it would be possible for the council to find money in the budget for the museum. Biasi said the city would add the museum as something to have on their radar when it comes to budget planning. “I would say that is something we should discuss for our next budget,” Biasi said.
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Mientras que el pasado 19 de Septiembre, Meritage Homes pagó su reembolso a la ciudad de Winters, como se anunció en la reunión del Ayuntamiento. El pasado 3 de Octubre, el ayuntamiento celebró una reunión a puerta cerrada sobre un posible litigio con Meritage Homes. Gordon dijo que no podía informar nada de esa reunión. No habrá una reunión del concejo municipal el Martes 17 de Octubre. La próxima reunión del concejo programada es el Martes 7 de Noviembre.
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Fall in the garden! By Don Shor Special to the Express With cooler temperatures and a hint of rain, there’s lots to do in the garden right now!
Vegetables There’s still plenty you can plant in your vegetable garden. • Kale and collards, sprouting broccoli and asparbroc, and broccoli raab. • There are some faster-developing forms of broccoli and cauliflower that can still be planted. • Stir-fry vegetables such as pak choi, cutting celery
and snow peas. • Snap peas and shelling peas can be planted now. • Leafy greens such as lettuce, radicchio, arugula, mustard greens, spinach and Swiss chard. • Hurry, but you can still plant seeds of radishes, carrots and beets. • Don’t forget onions are planted in early November!
Time to plant cover crops and grass seed These are plants that we grow from seed to out-compete weeds, provide organic matter and add nitrogen to the soil.
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Miniature cyclamens are long-lasting flowering plants that bloom through the winter and spring. The bulbs go dormant in summer but resprout again in fall.
Fava beans are fastest and easiest, but clover and field peas are also popular. A traditional combination includes oats mixed with Magnus field peas, a combination which yields a dense cover that crowds out all competing weeds, provides great habitat for birds and beneficial insects, and breaks down quickly into compost after mowing in spring. It’s also a great time to reseed your lawn.
Some favorite flowers for the season In our last column we mentioned snapdragons, and pansies and violas, for fall and winter flowers. There’s plenty more for winter color! Other annual flowers we can plant right now include calendulas, sweet alyssum, dianthus and sweet peas. Cyclamen are grown from bulbs and sold in bloom now. They will continue to flower through winter and early spring. The plants go dormant in summer and people often pull them at that point, but the bulbs regrow in fall and last for years if you keep them in the shade and reduce watering during summer. The new mini cyclamens have proven especially longlived. Gazanias are perennials that bloom all winter and spring with daisies that are bright yellow, orange, red and bicolor. Easy to grow in full sun.
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February Gold is a dwarf trumpet daffodil that lives up to its name, coming into full bloom in the first week of February. This stand is more than 30 years old, increasing over the years from just a dozen bulbs originally planted. from October through January for bloom in spring. Hold off on planting tulips and hyacinths until November when the soil has cooled. Now we can plant daffodils and narcissus (including paperwhites), crocus, wood hyacinths and bluebells, anemones, ranunculus and freesias (both in very short supply this season) and more. Many flower bulbs multiply vigorously here, requiring no care after planting and continuing to bloom for years. Some recommended types: • February Gold is a miniature trumpet daffodil that has increased for decades for me. • Most other types of narcissus also increase freely, including paperwhites. Note that there are very fragrant paperwhites, which some people find overwhelming, but there are also lightly scented varieties. Paperwhites bloom very early in the season. • Wood hyacinths and Spanish bluebells are
closely related plants that have true blue flowers, are very easy to grow in sun or light shade and increase steadily as the years go by. • Closely related is Scilla peruviana (it’s not from Peru, Linnaeus just thought it was), a robust bulb with dark blue flowers in April. • If you like tulips but don’t want to replant each year, consider the “botanical tulips.” This is the term used for several smaller-flowered tulips that are less heavily interbred than the traditional types. They have small flowers that are picture-perfect little tulips, on shorter stems. Some such as Tulipa clusiana form new bulblets at the ends of their roots, causing them to increase outward to make quite a ground cover.
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Sometime in October I get the heady aromas commingling from Osmanthus fragrans (sweet olive) and
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FALL Continued from Page 6 Cestrum nocturnum (night blooming jessamine). Each is powerful enough in its own right, with scent that volatilizes and drifts quite a distance from the plant, and both are especially fragrant in the early evening when, presumably, their pollinators are active. Osmanthus can be planted in fall and is a long-lived upright-growing shrub that has a rather open growth habit. It blends in with other background evergreens and then suddenly surprises you with the burst of tiny pungent flowers in fall and spring. The flowers ae sometimes added to tea. Cestrum is a subtropical
shrub, so it is best planted in spring and summer to attain maximum size before winter frosts. Expect some top injury each winter, then just cut it back in spring. Note that Cestrum is poisonous.
These ornamental sages are drought tolerant but are also fine with regular summer irrigation, making them adaptable to a wide range of garden uses. These sages are best in full sun.
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California poppy seeds are best sown right before the first fall rainstorm. Poppy seed should not be covered, nor should it be sown where winter weeds will compete with the young seedlings. The seedlings are fragile and transplant poorly. So just buy the seed and wait until the clouds are coming in, and then go out and scatter the seeds onto open ground. Hand-water daily if the rain isn’t consistent. Fall is often touted as an ideal time for planting California native shrubs and perennials. Some bloom at this time of year or provide other garden color. One great example blooming from late summer through fall is California fuchsia, formerly called Zauschneria and now Epilobium. There are lots of varieties, mostly electric orange red flowers on plants that range from upright and vigorously spreading to low creeping types. In any case, give them room. An outstanding guide to the California fuchsias was published in Pacific Horticulture magazine many years ago and is available online: https:// pacifichorticulture.org/articles/enjoying-zauschnerias/. Berries of toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) are turn-
Tolerant of heat and drought as well as intermittent summer rainfall, plants from this region can provide us with lots of late-season blooms that are especially attractive to pollinators and hummingbirds. Tecoma stans (common names include Esperanza and Yellow bells) is a shrubby plant native from the southwestern U.S. down to Argentina. New hybrids from this Southwestern species in the trumpet vine family have become incredibly popular because they are nearly always in bloom, they can be pruned as shrubs, and hummingbirds love the flowers. Look for new orange, red and pink forms along with the original yellow form. Full sun or light shade.
Sages from the southwest
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Ornamental sages, especially the species originally from the Southwestern states, are great garden plants for our hot valley conditions. Hot Lips, shown here, has become especially popular for the bicolor flowers and near-constant bloom. Salvias are especially attractive to hummingbirds.
Shrubby types or ornamental sages bred from Salvia greggii, S. microphylla, and other species are often called autumn sage because their heaviest bloom is at this time of year. These are among the favorite flowers of hummingbirds as well as many types of bees. Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) is just putting on its show of fuzzy, purple flowers now and they will continue into early winter.
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We get questions What’s that tree that’s blooming with the yellow flowers? Formosan flame tree (Koelreuteria elegans) is
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White-crowned sparrows are the bane of the winter garden! They ravage seedlings, especially leafy greens and garden peas. The most effective remedy is to cover the bed with a barrier. Shown here is a simple structure that this avid gardener covers with seedling blanket, held in place with clothes pins.
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How to create a welcoming entertaining space at home Metro Special to the Express The lasting effects of the pandemic that swept across the globe in 2020 will be studied for years to come. Though some consequences have yet to be discovered, others, including a heightened desire to entertain loved ones at home, were already apparent even before the world emerged from the darkest days of the pandemic. A 2021 study from ButcherBox found that 46 percent of survey respondents were excited to host and entertain guests in their home when it was deemed safe to do so. Such gatherings were given the green light years ago, and homeowners have maintained their enthusiasm for entertaining. With that in mind, homeowners looking to upgrade their entertaining spaces can look to these tips as they prepare to welcome guests into their homes.
Establish various seating areas
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When arranging seating, aim to create multiple seating areas so guests can speak privately to one another if they so desire.
Designate spaces for children.
areas also ensure more than one conversation can take place at a time. That’s especially useful when hosting a game watch, as some guests may come for the game while others may
Kids are typically part of the equation when entertaining at home, so it’s important that hosts create spaces for them as well. A basement or children’s playroom can do the trick. If the weather outside is welcoming, a fenced-in backyard with games and a trampoline can provide the perfect space for kids to have fun while the adults get to engage in conversation and catch up with friends and family apart from boisterous youngsters.
Add lighting Dimly lit rooms may be a homeowner’s desired aesthetic when no one’s visiting, but lack of light can give the impression certain rooms are off limits or lead to muted conversations. Adjust recessed lighting so bulbs provide a warm but well-lit space for guests to relax and converse. In rooms without such lighting, open blinds or curtains or add some floor lamps before the party so rooms are well lit when guests arrive. Avoid lighting candles during the gathering, as flickering flames pose a fire hazard.
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Afford access to a Florida room or a deck or patio if the weather allows. The great outdoors tends to be a natural mood enhancer, and even some brief breaks in the fresh air can do guests some good. If guests will be spending ample time in a Florida room or outdoors, ensure ample seating is available and make sure those spaces are well lit as well. Entertaining at home is wildly popular, and homeowners can employ some simple strategies to make their homes welcoming spaces for friends and family.
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Winters Fortnightly Club continues service to community, local women By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer
Wednesday, October 18 Yolo County/Winters City 2x2 Meeting, 4 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), check www.cityofwinters.org/2x2 Wednesdays Eat Well Yolo Drive – Through Food Distribution, Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. As supplies last, Winters High student parking lot, off Railroad Avenue Thursday, October 19 Cultura y Comunidad: Dia de Muertos Printmaking Presentation with TANA, 6 p.m., Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.)
For more than a century, the Winters Fortnightly Club has a been a bastion of philanthropy and service to the community. Now as these savvy women work on their next 100 years of service, they’re finding new ways to help Winters in various facets as well as keeping their eyes out for new members. Essentially, the Fortnightly Club is an organization dedicated to not only empowering women and the town, but creating a community of camaraderie for them to be a part of.
While most of the members do have a mess of little ones who call them ‘grandma,’ there’s no age requirement to join. Current Fortnightly president Sharon Pearce joined in 2019 and hasn’t looked back since. “We’re in the process of finding new members because the current membership is about 70-plus years of age and we’re looking for new blood. We’re a women’s community organization and we support local nonprofits, we support schools, we support FHA, FFA, the music programs and we also donate to the Historical Society at
Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., School District Office, Zoom Meeting info, check https://bit.ly/ WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySite Thursdays Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m. As supplies last, RISE, Inc., 417 Haven St., 530-668-0690 Saturday, October 21 Cultura y Comunidad: Zumba & Self Care, 5 p.m., Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.) Monday, October 23 Winters Natural Resources Commission Meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Check www.cityofwinters. org/natural-resources-commission Tuesday, October 24 Winters Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/planning-commission
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the museum and we also support a lot of activities around town that aren’t necessarily for older people, but younger people,” said Pearce. “Our main focus is the scholarship program for women.” These “Jills-of-all-trades” seem to have no limits when it comes to the scope of their community service. On Saturday, Oct. 14 they hosted a craft fair at the Green River Brewing and Taproom Park. They’ll also have a booth at the Winters Friends of the Library Family Holiday Festival at the community center the first Saturday of December where they’ll be selling homemade breads, jams and all sorts of tasty delights. Since the Winters Lions Club dissolved, the ladies of Fortnightly have taken on hosting the Winters Community Blood Bank with Vitalent that comes to the community center, with the next scheduled on Nov. 20. While they provide a lot of the elbow grease to put on the blood donation event, they also provide a human experience bringing in baked goods as well as conversation for people to enjoy after they’ve donated. “It’s a very drama-free group of women here that just enjoys being together and helping others and promoting the town and enjoying other’s company. At every meeting we have a speaker or an activity. Last month we had (Mayor) Bill Biasi, and next meeting we have Superintendent Rody Boonchouy be there to speak,” said Pearce. “We’re also planning trips to the museum as well as a lunch up at the Cache Creek golf course.” Two of the newest members joining the ranks is Jenny Ramos and Karen Neil. “The reason why I joined Fortnightly was after the passing of my dear mother, Darlene. For years she would tell
Friday, October 27 Winters PTA Trunk or Treat Festival, 4-7 p.m., Waggoner Elementary (500 Edwards St.)
Winters Fortnightly Club participates in the Winters Friends of the Library Family Holiday Festival.
Saturday, October 28 Cultura y Comunidad: Community Walk, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Meet at Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.) at 10 a.m. *Weather permitting*
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Tuesday, October 31 Winters FFA Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m., WHS Ag Site (401 Neimann St.)
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.
By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Joe Gorton is filling in as acting city manager during the few weeks between Kathleen Salguero Trepa’s retirement and Jeremy Craig’s official start date. He brings 35 years of experience as a city employee to help the city of Winters get through the interim and to assist in wrapping up some projects. Gorton said his career started in 1988 with the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office as a deputy sheriff. He worked there for about 18-and-a-half years. In November 2006, the city of San Ramon voted to start its own police department and he was hired on as a captain. As one of the founding members, he worked to help build the new police department from the ground up. In November 2013, the police chief retired and Gorton was hired as the new police chief, where he served for another three and a half years. City manager retired, Around 2017, San Ramon’s city manager retired and Gorton took the role of interim city manager for six months to see if it was something he was interested in and to give council members a chance to see if he was a good fit for the city’s needs. After six months, he was offered the job again and he decided to accept.
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I jumped in. It was a tremendously rewarding career,” Gorton said. With his experience in law enforcement, he already had tenure working with the public and city council members. He said in the new leadership role, he felt comfortable managing and directing folks because he was able to rely on their experience to do what needed to be done. “Having strong
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ically paid through the card. I started emailing everyone to let them know that I would like to pay my bill, but they will have to wait. Most understood, but I’m just now getting caught up with the new card number.
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Legal Advertising FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230812 09/25/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Inner Pieces Gallery Physical Address: 1602 House Dr., Woodland, CA 95776 Mailing Address: PO Box 164, Woodland, CA 95776 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Cherice David Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1602 House Dr., Woodland, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 1-21-09 /s/ Cherice David Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #445
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230824 09/25/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: LA HERRADURA Physical Address: 36340 State Highway 16, Woodland, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Blanca E Aguilar 606 California St. #6, Woodland, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Blanca E Aguilar Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 #436
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITYWIDE ADA SELF EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN UPDATE City of Winters
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230774 09/12/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: ALL HANDS ON DECK HOME SERVICES Physical Address: 1520 E. COVELL BOULEVARD B5, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: 1800 GLADIOLA DRIVE, LODI, CA 95242 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): LISA RAE STEVENSON 1520 E. COVELL BOULEVARD B5, DAVIS, CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 11/03/2022 /s/ Lisa R Stevenson Title of Officer Signing: OWNER I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 #433
Posted: on the website Tuesday, October 16, 2023 Proposals must be received by: Monday, November 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) City of Winters Public Works Department Attn: Eric Lucero, Superintendent 318 First St City of Winters, CA 95694 AVAILABLE ELECTRONICALLY ON CITY WEBSITE: http://www.cityofwinters.org ANY CHANGES OR AMENDMENTS WILL BE POSTED TO ABOVE WEBSITE Request for Proposal ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Update SCOPE OF WORK TASK 1. Inventory and Analysis **Identify and obtain all necessary documents and materials to conduct the audit process and survey. City shall provide the current ADA Transition Plan (2018) as well as a list of facilities, with addresses (see attachments B and C). In addition, public rights of way are located throughout the City, and total approximately 27 miles of centerline road miles, 52 miles of sidewalk, 510 curb ramps and four traffic signals. **Review the City’s grievance policy and procedures related to accessibility. **Selected firm shall be responsible for obtaining all other documents required to complete the necessary steps below. TASK 2. ADA Self-Evaluation **Revise or develop procedures and forms needed to conduct a Self-Evaluation. **Compile draft and final Self-Evaluation Report. TASK 3: Facility Survey/Barrier Assessment **Conduct inspections of all facilities, parks and rights of way. All City parks are listed in Attachment C, facilities are listed in Attachment B and all streets for curb cut locations are listed in Attachment D at each cross street. Inspections shall result in a list of findings of non-compliance. Site inspections shall be completed under the direction of staff certified by the Certified Access Specialist Program (CASp). **Facility Reports - Develop a report for each building site and park, identifying items that limit accessibility. The report shall include diagrams of each facility for use in the ADA transition plan. **Public Right-of-Way: Survey the City’s inventory of sidewalks, crosswalks, pathways and curb ramps in the public right-of-way for ADA compliance. **Rate all barrier assessment findings by impact, on a graduated scale, assigning ratings based upon priority for remediation. Ratings shall be presented to City in both draft and final formats, in an Excel spreadsheet with a list of non-compliant features and steps needed to achieve compliance. This spreadsheet shall also include cost estimates for all necessary and/or recommended improvements. **Reports shall be prepared under the direction of and certified by the CASp and shall be completed in accordance with the Construction-Related Accessibility Standards Compliance Act. TASK 4: COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND OUTREACH **The selected firm will lead an outreach program and will include any public outreach plan updates required of current laws. This will require coordination of a community meeting, including outreach to advocacy groups, to obtain as much participation as possible from members of the public. **Program materials **Project workshop **Plan review workshop TASK 5. COMPREHENSIVE TRANSITION PLAN UPDATE **Selected firm shall prepare a comprehensive ADA Transition Plan that shall include, but not be limited to: *Methodology for evaluation of barriers and prioritization of barrier remediation *A summary of costs for remediation *Implementation schedule with prioritization *Prioritization recommendations for barrier removal *Procedures and forms for monitoring implementation *Procedures and forms for performing evaluations of additional barriers *Procedures and forms for filing Requests for *Accommodation *Standard drawings for remediation methods The Transition Plan should summarize, by facility, the necessary steps and cost required to meet compliance requirements. In addition, this plan should prioritize, based upon the ratings completed, and list next steps for addressing items which are not in compliance. TASK 6. PROJECT DATABASE, MAPPING, AND STANDARD PLANS **Selected firm shall review City Standard Plans for ADA compliance and identify necessary revisions and recommended additions. The City is in the process of making minor revisions to its current Standard Plans, which can be accessed on the City website. Updated Standard Plans will be provided to selected firm at a later date. **The selected firm will provide a GIS-compatible data set based upon the facility survey/barrier assessment task. Data shall be provided in shapefiles and a format compatible for upload into City’s geodatabase, and any other format as requested by staff to allow for future editing. The City will provide the selected firm with parcel data for City facilities, parks, and curb ramps, and other currently available GIS data that may be required to complete this task. TASK 7. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES selected firm will work with City staff to identify funding sources and a recommended schedule of completion to achieve compliance. These two items should be incorporated into the final updated Plan as recommendations. 10/18, 10/25 #439
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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230820 09/25/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: FLOORING AND WINDOW CARE Physical Address: 1996 STONEHAVEN LOOP, WOODLAND, CA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): LUIS ALBERTO DIAZ 1996 STONEHAVEN LOOP, WOODLAND, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 07/22/2023 /s/ Luis A Diaz Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023 #434 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230850 10/06/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: DIVINE GUT PAINTER Physical Address: 1412 ELIGIO LN, DAVIS, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ANGELO CZAR SAMORTIN MANZANO Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1412 ELIGIO LN, DAVIS, CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Angelo Czar Samortin Manzano Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #441 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230841 10/03/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: FAITH'S FARM & FLORAL Physical Address: 3970 PARTRIDGE AVE, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): CHARLOTTE FAITH BANDHU Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 3970 PARTRIDGE AVE, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/03/2023 /s/ Charlotte F Bandhu Title of Officer Signing: OWNER I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #443
FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230856 10/10/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: YOLO DRYER VENT CLEANING Physical Address: 1308 GARY WAY, WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ALFREDO JAIME RODRIGUEZ Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1308 GARY WAY, WOODLAND, CALIFOR 95695 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/09/2023 /s/ Alfredo Jaime Rodriguez Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #444
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NOTICE TO SEEK PUNITIVE DAMAGES To: Defendants Dahvie James, Philip Watt, and Field & Pond, LLC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to CCP 425.115, Plaintiffs Jeffrey Olsen and Kari Kompaniez are seeking a judgement against you which includes GENERAL damages in the amount of $ 17,000, PUNITIVE damages in the amount of $20,000, and additional damages including but not limited to INTEREST, COSTS, and ATTORNEY FEES pursuant to the complaint filed against you on July 15, 2022, Case Number CV2022-1195 in the California Superior Court, County of Yolo. 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 #429 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230838 10/02/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: A PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Physical Address: 1050 LAKE BLVD APT 44, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): ANGEL AUGUSTO ANDRADE, 1050 LAKE BLVD APT 44, DAVIS, CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Angel Andrade Title of Officer Signing: OWNER I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2023 #438 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230705 08/17/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: DESIGN BY DESI Physical Address: 830 COLBY COURT, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): DESIREE DAMANTE 830 COLBY COURT, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 08/17/2023 /s/ Desiree Damante Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2023 #428 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230810 09/25/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Noroeste Physical Address: 44761 Garden Ct, El Macero, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1. Hiram Michael Sanchez, 44761 Garden Ct, El Macero, CA 95618, 2. Tatiana Diacova, 44761 Garden Ct, El Macero, CA 95618 Business Classification: A Married Couple Date of Business: N/A /s/ Hiram M Sanchez /s/ Tatiana Diacova Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2023 #437 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230844 10/05/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: GROOVE POINTE FITNESS Physical Address: 2135 SARATOGA PLACE, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): BETTER WITH J.R. LLC Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 2135 SARATOGA PLACE, DAVIS, CA 95616 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Date of Business: 09/05/2023 /s/ Jennifer Jones Title of Officer Signing: SOLE MEMBER, BETTER WITH J.R. LLC I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #440 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230799 09/20/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: ACCELSOCIAL Physical Address: 2020 5TH STREET #1006, DAVIS, CA 95617 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): NORTHROP SOCIAL MEDIA, INCORPORATED 2020 5TH STREET #1006, DAVIS, CA 95617 Business Classification: Corporation Date of Business: 04/30/2022 /s/ Nancy Schwarz Title of Officer Signing: PRESIDENT, NORTHROP SOCIAL MEDIA I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2023 #430 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230781 09/13/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: CJAG Physical Address: 2793 HIGGINS ROAD, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): MARLA CLAYTON JOHNSON Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 2793 HIGGINS ROAD, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Marla Clayton Johnson Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2023 #442
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Express Yourself Putah Creek: A victim of pollution By Lou Branco, Brayden Hamilton and Garett Gonsalves Winters Middle School sixth graders Putah Creek, 85 miles across California’s Yolo and Napa Counties, attracts anglers and nature lovers with its diverse aquatic species like salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout. However, the creek is facing a severe pollution issue caused by human activities such as agriculture, urbanization and industrialization. Over the past few years, the Putah Creek watershed has seen an increase in pollution levels, raising concerns among environmentalists and residents. The creek is contaminated with pesticides, fertilizers, sewage and other harmful
chemicals, which harm aquatic species and impact the flora and fauna in surrounding areas. (2010 UC Davis Report on Putah Creek) Consuming contaminated fish can also pose health risks like cancer to humans. Government and environmental organizations are taking eco-friendly steps such as implementing eco-friendly agricultural practices, improving wastewater treatment, and reducing industrial waste to address the pollution issue. The community is also raising awareness and taking measures to reduce pollution, such as doing cleanups from both the Putah Creek Council and Putah Creek Trout organizations.
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The Putah Creek watershed is not just a beautiful natural resource but also a vital source of water and livelihood for many communities. It is essential to protect it for the sustainability of the creek and its inhabitants. We must all take responsibility for our actions and work towards reducing pollution. The Putah Creek Council holds clean-ups down at the creek and has many volunteer options on its website, putahcreekcouncil.org. There are also many places that you can volunteer at, just search “volunteer options at Putah Creek” in your search engine and look at all the options.
Participate at WHS College and Career Fair My name is Kelxie Suarez. I am a student at Winters High School and for my Senior Capstone Project, I am planning this year’s College and Career Fair. I chose this project because I attended the college fair last year and really enjoyed it and so did my classmates and it really helped me see more of the options after high school. I know a lot of people don’t know what they want to do after high school and the college and career fair can really help students find their interest and be able to ask questions to a professional in that field. We are looking for college and career booths for our Second Annual WHS College and Career Fair at Winters High School on Friday, March 15, from 11:10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with setup beginning at 10 a.m. You could also bring some swag to hand out to the students if you would like, but not required. You can also bring a Pop-Up if you have one. Students will also have a handout that they will fill out about what they learned and will be turning it in to their Explore Teacher. Students will ask questions and receive an initial or stamp from you. If you can attend, please fill out the Google Form at https://tinyurl.com/33sxfubs. In addition, my mentor is Olivia Rodriguez, WHS librarian, and you can reach out to her with any questions at orodriguez@wintersjusd.org.
Ray of sunshine Gramps Says Included on the agenda of the City Council meeting that was held on the first Tuesday of this month was a report by the downtown park ad hoc committee relating to the progress of development of the park. Members of the community are invited to make comments not to exceed three minutes. I appreciate that the City Council exercised patient restraint when I took four minutes to introduced a new proposal for a design that was prepared by Cole Skaggs who is a professional and talented landscape designer. He is the son of Kevin and Debbie Skaggs, who reside in Winters. Cole has taken a personal interest in the development of the
park and his pro bono drawings, which are artfully prepared in color, are testimony to his dedication to the project. Highlights of the design include plenty of open space that can be used for the multiple purposes that have been discussed and promoted by the community. A bright ray of sunshine broke through the clouds of darkness that have hung over the project for so long when I received an invitation to meet with council members Albert Vallecillo and Jesse Loren to discuss the new design. Debbie Skaggs was also present at the meeting. Main features of the conceptual design were viewed with favor and contact information was exchanged on how to meet up with Cole.
The parting comment from all of the meeting participants was, “We want to get the park built as soon as possible.”
cussion. By the way, was there any talk about a pet drinking fountain in the park?
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Sophie Says Speaking of sunshine, is there anything better than taking an afternoon nap in a fine ray of sunshine? My favorite place is inside the south-facing sliding door on a cool winter day. Gramps can’t stop raving on about how much he appreciates meeting with Al Vallecillo and Jesse Loren and how much he respects the courtesy and fairness of the open and frank dis-
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NOTICE OF COURT HEARING REGARDING ABANDONED INTERMENT PLOTS Notice is hereby given that the Winters Cemetery District has filed a petition with the Yolo County Superior Court (Case No. CV-2023-1894) for the abandonment of 129 interment plots at the Winters Cemetery identified below. The Superior Court will hold a hearing on November 2, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 14, located at 1000 Main Street, Woodland, California 95695, to determine whether to declare the interment plots abandoned pursuant to Health & Safety Code § . Interested parties may participate in the hearing by either filing an objection in advance of the hearing, or appearing at the hearing to object to the abandonment of any plot. Interested parties may appear at the hearing in person or remotely via Zoom. Information on how to appear at or observe the hearing remotely can be found at www.yolo.courts.ca.gov or by contacting the Court Clerk at (530) 406-6704. Individuals who believe they may have an ownership interest in any of the plots identified below should contact District Manager Sheila Carbahal by mail at 415 Cemetery Dr., P.O. Box 402, Winters, CA 95694, by phone at (530) 795-2475, or by email at Sheila Carbahal sheila@winterscemetery.org. Abandoned Plots at Winters Cemetery Plot Number(s) Space Number(s)
Date of Last Known Burial
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2
PLOT #032 #10, 11, 12
1937 86 YEARS
L. ROBINSON
2
PLOT #033 #04, 05
1928 95 YEARS
J. FORREST
2
PLOT #050 #04, 05, 06
1959 64 YEARS
A. HOLCOMB
2
PLOT #055 #04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12
1945 78 YEARS
A. WALLACE
2
PLOT #135 #10, 11, 12
1958 65 YEARS
J.S. MAXWELL
2
PLOT #069 #01, 02, 07, 08, 09
1921 102 YEARS
W. PUTNAM
2
PLOT #067 #07, 08, 09
1943 80 YEARS
J. HARRIS
2
PLOT #072 #03,04,05,06,09,10,11,12
1967 56 YEARS
STILLWELL
2
PLOT #086 #07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
1948 75 YEARS
RIPPEY
2
PLOT #094 #08, 09, 10, 11, 12
1944 79 YEARS
T. GUTHRIE
2
PLOT #104 #08, 09, 10, 11, 12
1961 62 YEARS
SMITH
2
PLOT #114 #01, 07, 08
1932 91 YEARS
B. ROSE
2
PLOT #112 #10, 11, 12
1928 95 YEARS
R. COOPER
2
PLOT #111 #02,03,07,08,09,10,11,12
1949 74 YEARS
J. HINCK
7
PLOT #013 #02, 03, 05, 06
1875 148 YEARS
COPELAND
7
PLOT #015 #07, 08, 09, 10
1953 70 YEARS
HACKE
7
PLOT #009 #08, 09, 10, 11
1925 98 YEARS
DAFOE
7
PLOT #008 #10, 11, 12
1945 78 YEARS
Z. MAGILL
7
PLOT #035 #10, 11
1890 133 YEARS
HAGGARD
7
PLOT #042 #01, 02, 03, 04, 05
1942 81 YEARS
WOLFSKILL
7
PLOT #057 #01, 02, 03
1925 98 YEARS
MORRISON
7
PLOT #065 #10, 11, 12
1937 86 YEARS
JEANS
7
PLOT #082 #03,04,05,08,09
1920 103 YEARS
J. WILSON
7
PLOT #087 #09, 10, 11
1915 108 YEARS
J. CRADWICK
7
PLOT #090 #08, 09, 10, 11, 12
1924 99 YEARS
J. MAXWELL
7
PLOT #104 #04
1932 91 YEARS
W. BENTLEY
7
PLOT #104 #02, 03
1907 116 YEARS
G. ANDREWS
7
PLOT #105 #10, 11
1888 135 YEARS
J. BAKER
7
PLOT #111 #07, 08, 09, 11, 12
1896 127 YEARS
H. HILL
7
PLOT #112 #01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
1896 127 YEARS
MCGUFFIN
7
PLOT #113 #01, 02
1930 93 YEARS
J. HODGE
7
PLOT #114 #03, 04, 09, 10
1903 120 YEARS
J. EMERY
Continued from Page 1 because “that’s where the community really connects with governments.” “That was really rewarding. The work of your hands translated directly into good stuff for the community,” Gorton said. Before his January retirement this year, Gorton was honored as the Employee of the Year by the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce at its Business and Community Awards Dinner on Dec. 6. Gorton grew up in a small town and as an English Hills resident, he comes to Winters often because he appreciates the “charm of the small community.” “I’ve always been a small-town kid and I’ve always loved small towns,” Gorton said. According to Gorton, when he heard that Trepa was retiring he reached out to the city and offered to be of help for any projects that might be going on. After talking to the Winters city council members, he said it was a natural transition to have him fill in the gap between city managers and he’s enjoyed getting to know Winters better. “The community and staff are amazing. I’ve really enjoyed it,” Gorton said. “It was easier because I’ve been connected to the community.” Gorton and his wife enjoy coming to eat at restaurants in town. They have two adult children who are in college.
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Nutrition, activeness supports wellness in seasonal changes By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer Fall has come, and with it, the changing of the weather pressure systems that simply love adding to people’s preexisting aches and pains. Dr. James Stirton, lead chiropractor at Winters Family Chiropractic, breaks down how to bolster wellness no matter the weather. The shift into colder weather coincides with lower pressures. If one already has inflamed areas in the body, these lower pressure systems cause these areas to swell, expand and tighten which leads to increased stiffness — seemingly overnight. “Because our joints are kind of bags of fluid, they contract and expand with the changes in pressures on them. Right now, I’m seeing a lot of patients scheduling for sciatica with the fall pressure changes. There’s a lot of neck, shoulder and arm complaints as well,” said Stirton. “Primarily, what’s happening is the disc bulges and herniations that are in the back and spine swell. Then they begin pushing on nerves and that causes the nerve to get symptomatic and inflamed. It might start as back pain only then move to the hip. Then it starts climbing down the whole leg and it’s a very electric shock for some. Some describe it like the whole leg is burning
The shift into colder weather coincides with lower pressures. If one already has inflamed areas in the body, these lower pressure systems cause these areas to swell, expand and tighten which leads to increased stiffness — seemingly overnight. Adobe/Stock photo illustration
and painful. For others, it’s just in one spot in the pelvis. It just depends on what nerves are compressed and it’s very specific to the patients’ herniations and protrusions. We’re commonly seeing that in the lower back because of the torso and at the same time, people aren’t as active and they’re sitting more and maybe compressing those inflamed tissues a lot more, too.” When the body shines its metaphorical “check engine” light via aches and pains, a lot of people
opt to ignore it or apply the ever-popular practice of “toughingit-out.” If symptoms come and go with the weather, the pain/ problems still persist because the issue isn’t adequately treated. Then when the weather changes again, the resulting pain can feel debilitating. “Out of all my cases in the last 30 days, 80 percent of them have all been related to these underlying, unhealthy disc conditions. The ligaments and the disc are similar connective tissues where they’re holding
joints together. That pressure can cause those to get worse and worse because if the patient doesn’t make any changes to their lifestyle. I also don’t see people doing enough nutritionally,” said Stirton. “We don’t have an adequate amount of joint material in our diet. It’s absent of cartilage and other connective tissues. And believe it or not, people with back conditions might also have thinning skin and other areas of their body will not be as thick and elastic as it should be. They’ll have deeper wrinkles because of their poor levels of collagen — among other things. As always, everyone wants to get the consumer’s dollar and there’s more inferior products out there
than are led on. You need a lot more than just collogen in a little bottle, you need a complete product with all the different constituents of the joint so the body can repair them, along with an ample amount of vitamin C.” Other than stretching more, doing yoga and implementing other healthy lifestyle changes, Stirton remains an ardent advocate for nutrition’s role in one’s bodily health and wellness — like opting for fruits and vegetables rather than the mountains of candy that magically appear during Halloween. With oranges coming into season, Stirton recommends getting one’s hand on some to not only help fight colds but promote tissue repair. “At the end of the
day, if you are experiencing any of these issues about the discs, you need to seek professional consultation with a doctor or chiropractor. Chiropractic is probably one of the better disciplines to try in addition to orthopedic doctors. Because they’ll also employ a physical amount of treatment that really helps restore the flexibility and function of motion in those areas,” Dr. Stirton. “I’m also seeing a significant breakdown in the discs and those kind of symptoms in younger people too, say someone who’s 25 or 30. And I’m not sure if that’s because of how hard they are on their bodies because they’re more active than generations past, or if their diets are bad and won’t take supplements whatsoever when they should be. That’s why I would say people need to make sure they’re taking some kind of joint supplements and vitamin C throughout the year, but particularly right now when they have these types of complaints, because it’ll help heal those areas and calm down that inflammation and feel a lot better.” To ask questions or for more information, visit Stirton’s website at https://tinyurl. com/3pvwu3cd or email him directly at jimstirtondc@gmail. com. It’s like the good doctor always says, “If you’re not certain, ask Dr. Stirton.”
Series supports families whose children experience emotional difficulties Special to the Express The NAMI Yolo County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering the NAMI Basics
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Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings, from Nov. 1 to Dec. 13, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Davis. NAMI Basics is a step-by-step guide for understanding mental health issues faced by young people. The class offers a wide-ranging toolbox of critical early intervention skills that support both young people and their families. NAMI Basics teachers are trained facilitators with lived experience caring for a young person with a mental health condition. NAMI Basics teachers help you build the knowledge and skills necessary to find resources, secure
“If you want a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, caregivers and young people, NAMI Basics is a very good place to start.” Jen Boschee-Danzer, NAMI Yolo County executive director effective treatments and support the longterm well-being of the young person for whom you are caring. “Early intervention is critical to long-term recovery and resilience for young people experiencing a mental health condition,” says NAMI Yolo Coun-
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Football victorious over East Nicolaus By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer On Friday, Oct. 13 the Winters High School varsity football team traveled to East Nicolaus High School and won its second league game of the season against the Spartans by a score of 51–15. Sebastian Rodriguez, Lane Brown and Gio Jimenez led the team
in gained yardage over the Spartans. Rodriguez earned 143 yards and made one touchdown, Brown earned 120 yards and two touchdowns and Jimenez earned 117 yards and two touchdowns giving the Warriors the advantage they needed in the game. Jesse Madsen made an impressive 78-yard
reception for a touchdown off a pass from Brown. Miles Mariani added five points to the score on field goals. Defensively, the Warriors dominated the Spartans. Jimenez and Danny Sanchez led the team with tackles, however the entire defensive team put forth tremendous
AYSO offers referee training, opens registration Special to the Express Winters AYSO is working to add to its pool of volunteer referees by providing local training for those who are looking to support the program as a referee. Winters AYSO Region 436 is offering a regional referee class on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. The location will be announced and shared with those who register. Combined with required online training, this class will provide interested individuals with everything they need to know in order to start refereeing for youth soccer games up to the 10U and 12U age divi-
sions. Join the team of dedicated volunteers to bring the opportunity to play soccer to local youths. “Being a youth referee has given me a better understanding for soccer as a player and has helped me to understand the sport a bit more,” said Violet Tuel who has been a youth referee for the past three years since she was 12 years old. Potential referees must be age 12 and older. No previous experience is needed to serve as a referee. Interested community members can register online at https://tinyurl.com/msmvzd52. For more information on the referee
class, contact Jepsen at 530-902-9171 or send an email to eric_ jepsen@yahoo.com. Alliance registration Fall is when AYSO’s core soccer league runs, but coordinators are working to create competitive, tryout-based teams who play against regional competition for the winter/spring season through the Alliance program. This year, Winters AYSO is entering into new leagues which brings the opportunity to have some of the Alliance teams play at a new competitive level. AYSO is gearing up to host Alliance try-
outs during the week of Oct. 23 and will share more details on its website and at facebook.com/wintersayso. The anticipated Alliance season runs from Jan. 13 through March 4, with potential options to continue into the spring in tournaments Families can register for the Alliance program online at wintersayso.org. Families will not be charged unless their child is selected for an Alliance team. Those who are interested in coaching a Winters AYSO Alliance team should send an email to ktrott@gmail.com.
Fortnightly members enjoy tea at the Grand Prince Odeum for a club meeting. Courtesy photo
FORTNIGHTLY Continued from Page 1 tell me the wealth of Winters history and the wonderful women that did service work from the grassroots of this nonprofit club and how much of a wonderful group it was to be a part of,” said Karen Neil. “Now that my mom’s passed, it feels good to walk into a room of all these women to help continue the legacy of Fortnightly in the Winters community. I encourage the next generation of daughters, women and any gal to get involved in the community and come join us.” “When choosing to join Fortnightly, age was not a factor
“These women, although mature, are the most empathetic women and truly care. I am happy to serve with them.” Jenny Ramos although younger than most of my sorority sisters, some of them get around better than myself. Their philanthropy through their scholarshiop and how much they give back
to our community and now we are taking on all the blood drives is what made it easy to say ‘yes’ and join,” said Jenny Ramos. “They wanted to bring in some young blood to help boost fundraising and do more community outreach and that is exactly what we are doing. These women, although mature, are the most empathetic women and truly care. I am happy to serve with them.” For anyone looking to learn more, one can simply attend a Fortnightly meeting that takes place every second Tuesday of the month starting at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall. One can also email Pearce for more information at sdp2cats@ gmail.com.
Wisdom Warriors event supports youth football, cheer program Special to the Express Winters Jr. Warriors families and volunteers will go head-tohead on the field in a fundraiser tournament on Oct. 28. Touted as the Wisdom Warriros, the fundraiser is a flag football and cheer competition where adults step into the athletic roles of football players and cheer squads to raise funds for the program. Each of the divisions have pulled together to form one flag football team and one cheer squad. The 50-minute games will be played tournament style, while cheer squads will compete to see who brings the most spirit to the field during the intermission. Cheer routines will be judged by Winters
High School cheerleaders, while the football games are refereed by WHS football team members. The winners of Game One and Game Two will head to the championship game after the cheer competitions conclude. While the winners get bragging rights and a trophy, the real winners are the WJW athletes. Funds from the fundraiser will help to bring in new equipment for players and support tournament registration. This season, the WJW program more
than doubled in the amount of football players and cheerleaders. The success of the program brought a need to purchase more helmets, pads and more. WJW continue to purchase high-quality equipment with the safety of its players in mind. While the teams for the Wisdom Warriors event are already in place, the community can come out to view the games and support the program. Questions can be sent to jrwarriors@yahoo. com or visit the WJW social media accounts.
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efforts which resulted in the first win against East Nicolaus in a long time. The Warriors have three Sacramento Valley League games left before they head into playoff season. They take on Durham at home on Oct. 20 with junior varsity kicking off at 5:30 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m. The team heads to Colusa on Oct. 27, and face off at home against Pierce on Nov. 3.
XC makes personal time gains at home meet By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer It was finally Winters’ turn to host a cross-country meet on Wednesday, Oct. 11. With competition abounding, the Warriors all ran well on their home soil and made growth on their personal times. In the boys varsity three-mile race, Winters High School freshmen Henry Girimonte and Rodney Randall both stepped up to the challenge with Girimonte finishing in 20:17.10 — good enough for ninth place — and Randall finishing in 29.49 placing 29th overall. Meanwhile, in the girls varsity threemile race, juniors Stefany Hernandez finished sixth with a time of 27:21 and Guadalupe Lopez
took 11th with a time of 29:05. “Everyone ran their personal record improving their best times by several minutes, and I am proud of the effort they have shown,” said head coach William Davis. “Rodney Randall stepped up to the varsity threemile finishing in a time of 29:49. Henry Girimonte ran the varsity three-mile in 20:17 and is challenging for all-league honors. Stefany Hernandez improved her best time by over three minutes running the three-mile race in 27.21. She is in contention for all-league honors as well. Lupe Lopez ran her best race of the season in 29:05. Also improving her time by over three minutes.”
The Winters Jr. Warriors would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Platinum sponsors for the 2023 season: First Northern Bank Hotel Winters DJ Barnett Entertainment Woodland Electrical Inc. Valley Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
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PISANI’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Logan Anello Logan Anello, a Winters High School sophomore, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. At the Oct. 5 meet, Anello — primarily a distance swimmer — earned qualifying times to compete in multiple events at the Division II championships. “Logan has shown a phenomenal amount of growth in his swimming this season. He is focused and pushes himself at every swim practice, and his hard work has paid off,” said swim team head coach Melanie Ellison.
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Community celebrates first Kermés event Express staff Winters Joint Unified School District hosted the first Kermés community celebration event on Friday. Oct. 13 on Dr. Seller's Field at Winters High School. About 250 people gathered to engage with vendors and activity booths, hear the Winters bands perform, and watch other entertainment that celebrated different cultures that make up the community. "This is a moment where we
come together to appreciate the beauty of different cultures, the power of artistic expression, and the importance of education," said Superintendent Rody Boonchouy in his welcome speech. "This cultural event is not just a stage for performances; it 's an opportunity to foster understanding, respect, and unity among our students and the wider community. This is part of our celebration of the spirit of Winters."
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ABOVE: A boy plays a game hosted at one of the vendor booths. BELOW: Winters band students put on a performance at the Kermés celebration.
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Dancers from UC Davis Danzantes del Alma performed a dance from Baja California called el patito.
Express Travels: Alaska cruisin’ Crawdads perform Oct. 24 A group of Winters residents went on a cruise to Alaska from Aug. 21 through 31. RIGHT: Valerie Garay and Doug Kidwell pose with their Express with a mountie at the Port of Skagway. BELOW: On the cruise ship, the group showed off their Express after dinner. Front: Lloyd and Digna Norling. Back: Kathy Bertagnolli, Walt Neil, Karen Neil, John Neil, Doug Kidwell and Valerie Garay.
Express staff The Putah Creek Crawdads will be the featured act at the Village Homes Performers’ Circle, Tuesday, Oct. 24, in Davis. The band features five singers who play classic folk and bluegrass: Wayne Ginsburg on mandolin, Kate Laddish on fiddle and guitar, John Rominger on guitar, David Coppock on banjo and Jim Hilliard on upright bass. The Putah Creek Crawdads have been delighting audiences with their enthusiastic delivery of folk music for nearly 60 years. Best known for playing at county fairs, farmers markets, festivals and barbecue joints, they have released two studio albums and performed as far afield as Arkansas and Hawai’i. With influences including Woody Guthrie, The Kingston Trio, Kris Kristofferson, Leadbelly, the Carter Family and the Stanley Brothers, the Crawdads play folk and bluegrass, with occasional for-
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The Putah Creek Crawdads are (from left) David Coppock, Kate Laddish, John Rominger, Jim Hilliard and Wayne Ginsburg. ays into other genres, in arrangements that are true to the songs’ roots and with an energy and verve that bring a solid freshness to the music. The band was founded in Yolo County in 1965 by Ray Coppock, Chip Northup, Cap Thomson and Marc Faye. Learn more at facebook. com/putahcreekcrawdads The Village Homes Performers’ Circle is a free event that welcomes performers of all levels as well as audience members who simply come to enjoy the performances. No tickets or reservations are required. It is held the fourth Tuesday of
each month, except December. The event begins with an open mic from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. and concludes with the featured performance from 8:30 to 9 p.m. Signups begin at 6:45 for the short performances (less than five minutes per act). The emcee this month will be George Haver. The event will be held inside the Village Homes Community Center, 2661 Portage Bay East, Davis. The audience is encouraged to wear masks in the air conditioned and well-ventilated space. For information visit facebook. com/villagehomesperformers.
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