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YCF honors five residents for their contributions By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer At Yolo Community Foundation five Winters residents were recognized for their efforts to benefit the overall Yolo County community on Nov. 6, at the Veterans Memorial Center. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., approximately 229 people filled the room, abuzz with excitement and cheese platters. The Yolo Community Foundation recognized Kurt Balasek, Emarie VanGalio, Kate Humphrey in memorial, Kelli Villanueva and Tom Crisp. With 32 nonprofits each recognizing the significant contributions made by the honorees. Kurt Balasek was recognized by the Winters Education Foundation, Emarie VanGalio was recognized by Winters Farm to School, Kelli Villanueva was recognized by Lead4Tomorrow and Tom Crisp was recognized by Friends of Yolo County Archives. Kate Humphrey was especially

recognized with a memorial award from the Winters Participation Gallery for the Arts. “It’s impressive that the Yolo Community Foundation puts on an event like this to honor all of the local philanthropic folks, everybody, even the donors too,” Balasek said. “But especially the people behind the scenes.” Throughout the video presentation honoring everyone, one of the themes was giving gratitude to those who work behind the scenes. Tom Crisp for example, was commended for his thorough archiving of local sports. Recently, he helped to curate a Winters sports exhibit at the Winters Museum. Emarie VanGalio, who runs The Buckhorn and Putah Creek Cafe, explains the importance of helping one’s local community. “I love being a part of Farm to School, just because what we’re giving back to the kids in our community, it’s amazing,” Van-

Galio said. “And working with so many partners and locals it’s really meaningful.” VanGalio explained that Winters Farm to School works with local partners focusing on school lunches, gardens and other programs. But at the heart of the organization, is feeding healthy and sustainable food to students. Kurt Balasek, who volunteers with WEF explains that they focus on a different portion of students’ school day, making education special. “We’re looking for that special experience,” Balasek said “Experiential is the word we use, so we can get the kids on a school bus down to the creek, or walk to the creek, as an example. We love helping out.” Balasek explains that some of the things they do are helping teachers with mini-grants, trying to find more of that experiential learning, and subsidizing when possible to allow students more opportunities.

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Four of the Yolo Philanthropy Awards honorees hail from Winters: (from left) Emarie VanGalio, Kurt Balasek, Kelli Villanueva and Tom Crisp.

Salmon Festival, more than just salmon By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer

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As the leaves make their annual transition to autumn hues, Winters celebrated the sixth annual Salmon Festival with booths abound and multicolored salmon artwork everywhere. The community event was held in Rotary Park with vendors for education, crafts and food. One of those manning a table was Erin Hasbrook, a former schoolteacher. Hasbrook had brought for kids coloring pages of salmon and trout as well as booklets about the salmon lifecycle. For Hasbrook, she has seen a lot of great improvements of Putah Creek over the years, allowing for the salmon to spawn. And for her, it is important to impact that ecological wisdom onto the younger generation. “If you teach kids young, then, it tends to make a greater impression,” Hasbrook says. “Their integrated ability

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The salmon made their way through the crowds visiting for photos with Winters residents at the Salmon Festival on Nov. 4. to see the science and nature, the environment and their choices affect each other. They tend to have a greater sense of mindfulness about the world.” From native plants at the Putah Creek Council booth and Solano Resource Conservation District to three live bats at the NorCal Bats booth, there were plenty of interac-

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tive elements for all ages. Stephanie Meyers, a Winters resident since 1991, has seen how the creek has grown over the years. But to Meyers, the education opportunities stood out, especially the NorCal Bats booth with their three ambassador bats. “I’m a wildlife biologist and

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While serving a search warrant related to an investigation of child pornography, Winters Police Department arrested a local man for possession of an illegal firearm. Police Chief John P. Miller told the Express that Winters

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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There are people in our country who are suffering from food insecurity — with a portion of those many being senior citizens in Yolo County. Meals on Wheels Yolo County recently opened its newest facility, the Winters Senior Nutrition Center to bolster the number of seniors they impact with food, nourishment and companionship. The grand opening and ribbon cutting event was held on Thursday, Nov. 2. MOW is on a mission to engage with the seniors of Yolo County through meal delivery. Currently, the organization serves 800 seniors county-wide with around 50 being in Winters. According to Meals on Wheels Executive Director Joy Cohan the number of seniors currently being served is a 110 percent increase from

two years ago. As a large part of this organization’s mission is to nourish and engage, it also offers congregate meals where people come together and dine with one another. Although these meals with social interaction a la carte were on a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, they’ve slowly but surely been making a comeback. The congregate meals will be making their return to Winters before the end of the calendar year and be taking place at the community center. Bolstering the services of the newest MOW facility is the Winters Senior Nutrition Center at 111 Main St. The site was unveiled as the “Meals on Wheels – Sutter Health Senior Nutrition Center” at the Nov. 2 event. “The Winters Senior Nutrition Center is

PD received a report from ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) connecting a Winters resident to evidence related to child pornography. Officer Kyle Shadman took the lead on the case, which led officers to the 100 block of E. Baker Street with a warrant to collect evidence related to the report on Monday,

Nov. 6. Officers obtained multiple electronic devices that were collected to be sent to the Yolo County District Attorney’s High Tech Crime Unit for forensic analysis. During the execution of the warrant, an illegal sawed-off shotgun was discovered.

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Special to the Express The Yolo County Library’s Adult & Family Literacy program, Yolo Reads, is seeking tutors for English-speaking adult learners in need. Additional volunteer opportunities are available to those who can assist with outreach and organizational support. Becoming a volunteer tutor offers life-changing literacy skills to members of our community and a meaningful outlet for volunteers. Since 2008, Yolo Reads has been providing free and confidential instruction to English-speaking adults who are striving to improve their reading, speaking, and writing skills. Learners receive one-on-one support from volunteer tutors, free workbooks, and other learning materials, along with personal guidance in utilizing Yolo County Library collections and resources. Recently, family learning has become a cornerstone of Yolo Reads. Parents and caregivers in Yolo Reads gain the tools necessary to help their children succeed in school. Literacy empowers families, enabling them to make informed choices that lead to safer and healthier lives. Yolo Reads' adult learners often progress in their formal education and are better able to support themselves and their families by obtaining better employment. One in six Yolo

County residents lacks sufficient reading and writing skills to carry out daily activities at work and home. "Our most effective form of program recruitment is word of mouth. Please share the benefits of Yolo Reads with your friends, family, and colleagues, and consider volunteering to help adult learners improve their reading and writing skills to achieve their life goals," said Yolo Reads Coordinator Nancy Pacheco. For those interested in tutoring, no experience is necessary, the hours are flexible, and Yolo Reads provides all the required training and materials. Tutoring space is available at each of the Yolo County Library branches located in the communities of Davis, West Sacramento, Clarksburg, Winters, Esparto, Knights Landing and Yolo. To learn more about this opportunity, call Yolo Reads at 530-666-8019 or email Nancy Pacheco at Nancy.Pacheco@YoloCounty.org. For more information about the Yolo County Library, visit www.YoloCountyLibrary.org, or connect with the Library on Facebook at Facebook. com/YoloCounty Library.org.

Lake Berryessa water levels down Express staff The water level of Lake Berryessa went down during the past week by 0.09 feet, with a decrease in the storage of 1,539 acre-feet of water, according to Rick Pile of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 7, the lake level was 421.74 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,222,833 acre-feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 63 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 30 cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 34 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.

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El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters se reunirá en las cámaras del Consejo de la Ciudad de Winters para las reuniones de la junta hasta nuevo aviso debido a un incendio en el edificio del distrito escolar el pasado 23 de octubre.

Junta escolar se reúne en cámara del ayuntamiento, investigan causa de incendio de la oficina Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District - Winters JUSD) se reunirá en la cámara del Ayintamiento Municipal de Winters (Winters City Council) para las reuniones de la Junta Directiva hasta nuevo aviso. Con el edificio de oficinas de Winters JUSD en proceso de desorden debido al incendio del pasado 23 de Octubre que destruyó el almacén y causó daños por humo y agua al resto del edificio, el personal de la oficina está trabajando temporalmente en otras oficinas y sitios escolares mientras se realizan las reparaciones. El público puede asistir a la reunión en persona en el 318 First Street en la sala del consejo ubicada en el lado de Abbey Street del Ayuntamiento. El público también puede ver las reuniones por la plataforma Zoom en https://bit.ly/3QBPZK0. El enlace de la reunión de Zoom está disponible en la agenda de la reunión, a la que se puede acceder en línea en wintersjusd.diligent.community.

Incendio en la oficina El pasado Lunes 23 de Octubre, a las 8:40 de la mañana, un equipo de Bomberos de Winters (Winters Fire Department) en el camión locomotora 26 respondió a un informe de un incendio en el edificio

de oficinas de Winters JUSD en el 909 W. Grant Ave. El jefe de bomberos Jack S. Snyder III dijo que mientras estaban en camino, el despacho recopiló más información y actualizó el incidente a un incendio de estructura de primera alarma. A su llegada, el equipo de bomberos lo elevó a estado de incendio comercial de dos alarmas y solicitó asistencia de agencias cercanas. “El incendio creó condiciones de mucho calor y una visibilidad muy limitada dentro de la parte de la estructura del almacén,” dijo Snyder. “La magnitud del crecimiento del incendio tras la llegada de las primeras unidades generó la necesidad de mano de obra adicional y unidades como el camión escalera de Dixon en el lugar.” Según Snyder, habían 38 bomberos en el lugar y llegó una locomotora adicional para brindar cobertura a la estación de bomberos de la Ciudad de Winters durante el incidente. El incendio fue declarado oficialmente extinguido a las 11 de la mañana. El incendio se contuvo en el área del almacén del edificio y el área de oficinas sufrió daños por humo y agua. Snyder dijo que no hubo heridos en el personal de Winters JUSD en el edificio ni en los bomberos. La causa del incendio está bajo investigación.

November programs at Winters Community Library Express staff Visit the Winters Community Library during November to participate and enjoy the following free events. • Noche de Juegos entre Familia (all ages) • Monday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. Reúna a su familia, pónganse listos para jugar, y venga con toda la familia para compartir recuerdos inolvidables. • Tales for Tails (ages 4 to 12) • Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Read to a therapy dog! Animals are ideal reading companions. Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot at the circulation desk on the afternoon of the program. First come,

first served. No prior reservations. • Teen Tuesday (Ages 12 to 18) • Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Calling all teens! Join us for a Five Nights at Freddy’s perler bead party! • Bilingual Paint Along (Ages 16 and older) • Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. Join us for a bilingual paint-along activity! • Craft Your Heart Out! (Ages 16 and older) • Saturday, Nov. 25, from 2 to 4:30 pm Stop by the library to use crafting tools, and materials or just to have a space to complete your craft

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El superintendente Rody Boonchouy dijo que el incendio comprometió algunos de los archivos y registros del distrito escolar almacenados en el edificio. “El personal está comenzando el proceso de identificar qué documentos fueron dañados o destruidos y tomando las medidas adecuadas para abordar estas pérdidas. Actualmente estamos trabajando con nuestros socios de seguros y una variedad de contratistas externos para restaurar la Oficina del Distrito a un ambiente seguro y saludable para el personal y el público,” dijo Boonchouy. Por el momento, Boonchouy dijo que las operaciones del distrito escolar continuarán como de costumbre. El personal de la oficina de Winters JUSD se reubicara temporalmente en otras oficinas y sitios escolares mientras se realizan reparaciones en el edificio de oficinas, y algunas funciones del distrito escolar pueden estar sujetas a retrasos menores. El personal de Winters JUSD estará disponible para la comunidad a través de los correos electrónicos del distrito escolar, las líneas telefónicas y las extensiones asignadas, que están disponibles en línea en wintersjusd.org. La línea principal a la oficina del distrito escolar, 530-795-6100, está activa y será atendida durante el horario comercial normal.

Winters Fire opens Gifts for Kids registration, seeks donations Express staff The Winters Fire Department is asking the community for help in supporting their Gifts for Kids holiday program. Winter Fire annually hosts the Gifts for Kids toy drive to help support families who are facing challenging times and need support in providing their children with toys for the holiday. The program underwent a name change in 2019 and is now officially called “Gifts for Kids.” There was confusion with the old name which was being confused with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. While the local area’s Marines toy donation program serves all of

Yolo County, some Winters families due to hardships are unable to make the drive to Woodland to participate. Winters Fire’s Gifts for Kids directly serves those who live at a Winters residence.

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Local families can turn in Gifts for Kids applications now through Dec. 1. Applicants must bring proof of their Winters residency. Applications are available at the Winters Public Safety Facility Lobby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If the lobby is closed, press the fire department call button to the left of the door. Firefighters on duty will provide assistance.

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Youth Truth Survey gives students a voice on school improvements By Angela Underwood Express correspondent Long gone are the days when children are seen and not heard. Youth Truth Survey makes sure of that. The organization, made up of education field experts, is dedicated to student and stakeholder feedback for school improvement based on student perceptions directly linked to academic outcomes. Winters Joint Unified School District Assistant Superintendent Phoebe Girimonte said while getting feedback from students, families, and staff has always been a priority, the Youth Truth Survey is a novel approach. “We were using a survey tool that our district crafted back when the local control accountability plan was first released many years ago,” Girimonte said. When Dr. Rody Boonchouy came on board, he shared his positive experience with the Youth Truth Survey at another district. “We were asked to explore that tool because our existing practice did not allow for comparison with other schools and districts similar to our own and didn’t provide us with readily accessible longitudinal data,” Girimonte said. “Youth Truth Survey feels like a really good fit because it gives us that point of comparison, and it also allows us to measure our progress over time.” Speaking of time, the information-gathering module allows for mid-course adjustments. Rather than playing defense against an adverse academic outcome, Winters

“It is primarily a climate tool; it helps districts and schools gauge what it feels like to be a student at one of our schools.” Phoebe Girimonte, Winters JUSD Assistant Superintendent JUSD can now play offense. Take, for example, bullying. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “14 percent of public schools report bullying is a discipline problem daily or at least once a week.” And it’s not just in school. The CDC reports that cyber-bullying threatens students, specifically in high school. One in five students was bullied at their high school, and one in six reported online threats. With that kind of statistics from the National Center, it is ideal to know as much about a bullying situation before it escalates. The Youth Survey does that. “It is primarily a climate tool; it helps districts and schools gauge what it feels like to be a student at one of our schools,” Girimonte said. She used school bullying as an example. “If we were to receive information that there was a shared student experience, that would influence how we would respond,” she said.

Girimonte said action could be taken “through our positive behavior intervention and supports, staffing levels or providing professional learning for staff, or implementing some educative experience for students.” “Getting that data means we don’t have to wait until the end of the year; we can really think about what adjustments we might make in the immediate future to improve the experiences,” she said. One of the most essential parts of the Youth Truth Survey is the opt-out form for students who prefer to be seen and not heard. “As we seek to elevate student voice and provide students with agency to share about their experiences, part of that agency is also making the decision not to share one’s experiences,” Girimonte said. “Because the modules do lean into questions about how students feel at school that could certainly surface things that a student might not be ready to share with us.” Girimonte said there is one part of the Youth Truth Survey module she respects. “We will also have the opportunity to receive input from our staff and families,” Girimonte said. “While we may have an idea of what those experiences may look and feel like, hearing directly from the people who work for the school district and the people who give us the opportunity to educate their children every week is powerful, and it is important for us to incorporate that feedback thoughtfully into our planning.”

Local LWV reviews new state legislation with impact on health care financing Special to the Express The League of Woman Voters Davis Area (LWVDA) invites community members to a public member meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Blanchard Room of the Mary L. Stephens Public Library at 315 E. 14th St. in Davis. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. After a brief business meeting, all will be able to learn from League Healthcare Committee members how California is moving the discussion of healthcare financing reform at both the Federal and State levels. Participants will hear how new universal health care and mental health care funding

laws were passed by the Legislature and secured the Governor’s signature. Included in the legislative review are Assembly Joint Resolution 4 (AJR4), Senate Bill 770 (SB770), Senate Bill 326 (SB326), and a brief update on single-payer legislative efforts. AJR-4 calls on the Biden Administration to cancel the federal ACO-REACH program and put an end to corporate profiteering from traditional Medicare. SB770 directs California state regulators to pursue a federal waiver needed for a state-managed healthcare financing system. SB326 significantly changes state

mental health care financing by amending the 2004 Mental Health Services Act, redirecting funds, and creating the 2024 Behavioral Health Services Act. Importantly, LWVDA members will introduce the audience to the coming March 2024 Ballot referendum, Proposition 1. SB 326 will appear along with the newly signed Assembly Bill 531 Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act to present as Proposition 1 on the March ballot. If approved by the voters, Proposition 1 significantly alters how California directs resources and funding for serious mental illness and substance use disor-

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Graduate Profile equips students with skills By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer It took months of hard work, but the new Winters Joint Unified School District graduate profile has been created and ratified. Not only is it a compass providing direction for the school district moving into the future, but a way to help prepare Winters JUSD students with the skills and competencies that’ll help them take on the world after graduation. The work put into this profile, however, was done by more than just the school district. In fact, it was an effort that included crucial feedback from families, community organizations, teachers and students. This outreach helped create the graduate profile reflecting Winters’ values. “It was a six-month process of outreach starting last spring. We did presentations everywhere, we talked to our staff, parents, surveys were given, there was a community forum, the Chamber, PTA, advisory groups and Rotary, but students had the biggest voice in the outreach,” said Superintendent Rody Boonchouy. “There were about 350 distinct words that came out of this, then we identified what the most common skills that were provided by these groups. We also did a prioritization of those top words, and which were most relevant for the Winters community. What that does is make a community-generated set of outcomes that gives us a north star of focus in terms of what we’re trying to achieve in our schools right now.” Out of the 935 participants, 140 were parents, 630 were students, 120 were staff and 45 were community members. The graduate profile itself officially took effect on Thursday, Oct 19 — but the hard work is still ahead. “The hard work is figuring out what this graduate profile looks like in implementation. There are a variety of ways this can happen. First

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and foremost, how we evaluate and measure student growth. Right now we have limited measures through the state accountability system and standardized tests. These are important, but insufficient because employers and colleges are not looking only for your standardized test scores. They’re looking for how well-rounded you are, how you’ve cultivated these critical skills to be a leader and to thrive in this modern era,” said Boonchouy. “This will manifest in the way we adopt curriculum, the type of professional development we provide and the types of programs we run. A good example for Winters is the senior capstone. We’ve had that for a long time as part of our high school program, and that’s a perfect opportunity to dial in on those skills as part of what seniors need to demonstrate in their capstone.” After exhaustive work, the graduate profile is set to focus on developing Winters JUSD students’ creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, cultural awareness and community engagement. These focuses can be summed up in a tagline Boonchouy provided the Express which is “Shift from valuing what we measure to measuring what we value.” “The long game is, if this is important to us, then how are we teaching those skills and how are we assessing those skills? This is going to take years of work because we need to build a program that aligns with it. In a way, this is us as a District being a leader in the state. There are about 80 districts in California that have a graduate profile, and there are about a dozen states in the nation that have a graduate profile and this is the future,” said Boonchouy. “So, how can we take hold of our school district and guide it in a way we know is going to be most relevant and meaningful not only for our community but most importantly for our kids.”

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Years Ago

Donations to the 1981 Christmas baskets given out by the community that year were encouraged by Junior High School students, who brought offerings in lieu of money to their Christmas dance. Pictured (from left) are Mark Mariani, David Paul, Michellle Drourr and Annette Rojo, who are handing over several bags of canned goods to Christmas basket organizers Esther Villalobos and Verera Sellers. The tradition continues with the Winters Christian Ministerial Association now collecting donations for the 2023 Christmas Food Basket Giveway. They plan on distributing 135 baskets this year. You can donate at First Northern Bank, or mail a check to First Baptist Church, 512 First Street, Winters, 95694.

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145 Years Ago November 9, 1878

(From the files of The Winters Advocate) McArthur has moved the telegraph office from the old Mansfield store to the railroad depot. Temperance lecture last Monday evening by Mrs. Emily Pitts Stevens. About 50 donned the blue ribbon. Mrs. Boggs, wife of A.M. Boggs, grocer, returned to Winters on Monday last. The little Boggs is a plump looking fellow, and papa is very proud of him. They are stopping at the Occidental. A full sack of 50

pounds of the choicest and best family flour will be given away to every subscriber to the Winters Advocate, old or new, who renew their subscription, or who subscribe. Allen, the barber, on the alley, rear of the Post Office, is always on hand. Give him a call.

130 Years Ago

November 11, 1893

“Uncle” Jim McClure, having rented R. Morrison’s blacksmith shop and tools, will remove his business to that stand on Monday next, the 13th. A dancing club was organized on Friday evening of last week,

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Oct. 29: Hernandez Charles, Diego Raul (Age 34); Charges: DUI, DUI with BAC over .08 percent, Stopping/ Blocking roadway; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

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Oct. 28: Arrellano, Jessie (Age 41), Charges: Inflict Corporal Injury on Spouse/Cohabitant/ Dating relationship, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail ~McCabe, Brandon Lee (Age 37); Charges: Possession of unlawful paraphernalia, Driving without a driver’s license; Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

Oct. 26-: 3:33 p.m., 900th block of Wyatt Lane, Burglary Oct. 28: 9:51 p.m., 200th block of Railroad Avenue, Audible Alarm Oct. 30: 4:58 p.m., Third Street/Baker Street, Vehicle Tow ~11:10 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm For our editorial policy on crime log entries, see winters express.com/unpub lishing-policy.

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at which time a very pleasant social hop was held. They have subscribed enough funds to have a party every two weeks. C.W. Sinclair is to furnish the music, which is a guarantee that it will be good. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seaman returned from their Eastern trip on Sunday last. Mr. Seaman says they had a splendid time and that after visiting the World’s Fair where they remained nine days. They extended their trip to Ohio and Indiana, visiting two sisters he had not seen for over 41 years. Times, he says, are hard in the East, and says we of California and particularly of Winters, have no cause to complain. The total paid attendance at the World’s Fair from the opening to the close was 21,458,910.

J.F. Hodge of Woodland, familiarly known to Winters people at Frank, will take unto himself a wife next Tuesday, in the person of Miss Samantha Sparks, sister of Mrs. Henry Judy of this place. The railroad pay car passed up the road and back on Tuesday, paying off the employees on this branch of the S.P. system.

95 Years Ago

November 9, 1928 In Tuesday’s election, Winters voters gave Hoover 282 votes to 168 for Smith. The Yolo County total was 3480 for Hoover and 2632 for Smith. Mr. Nakajima, secretary of the Japanese consul at San Francisco, addressed Exchange Club at their meeting Monday evening. He was accom-

80 Years Ago

November 12, 1943 Dr. Frank Cox of the State Department of Education was guest

speaker at the local Farm Center meeting Wednesday night in the Masonic Hall, preceded by pot luck dinner in which approximately 40 took part, president E.R. Crum presiding. J.A. Fortna and Carl Rodegerdts of Woodland and C.F. Manion of Chicago were visitors at the Monday Service Club meeting. Manion is a national organizer for the Lions Club, and his visit was in the interest of converting the present local Service Club into a Lions Club. A committee composed of C.P. Culton, L. L. Stith and W.W. Stark was appointed to take the matter under advisement and report at the next meeting. Dickie Pugh is recovering at home from a tonsillectomy, sustained Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Clayton and children spent the weekend with Mrs. Clayton’s relatives in Chico. Observers for the local Aircraft Warning Service are to have a pot luck supper tonight at 7 p. m. in the Masonic Hall. Lt. Edgar Yarberry is to be the speaker. Awards are to be given to all those who have served 100 hours.

Obituary Bruce Wurth Bruce Wurth, 72 of Suisun, California and Weippe, Idaho, sadly left us on Nov. 1, 2023, following recent debilitating strokes. Bruce is survived by his wife of 52 years Kris (Timperley) Wurth; sons Jeffray Wurth, Jared Wurth, Justin Wurth, and daughter Jennifer Parks. Sister Pam (Rick) Meline; sistersin-laws Karla (Lloyd) Beddingfield, Sandra Vineyard, and Gina (Jim) Johnson. Nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces

and nephews. Bruce was born June 10, 1951, was raised in Winters, California, attended Winters schools and graduated from Winters High School in 1970. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Barbara Wurth of Winters, and in-laws Marie Timperley of Winters, and John and Ruth Timperley of Weippe, Idaho. Bruce joined the Air Force in 1970, and was stationed in Texas, the Philippines, and Florida until 1974.

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panied at the club luncheon by a number of the local Japanese headed by Mr. Noble of the Horai Co. High school report cards came out last Thursday. Four students, Merrill Riesbeck, Sarah Thurber, Norman Gaddini and Belva Brinck, had A averages. Gwendolyn Dexter had several of her friends out Sunday, the fourth, to celebrate her birthday. Those invited were: Betty Waggoner, Sarah Thurber, Dorothy Young, Charlotte Jefferson, Adeline Meyer, Alice Dexter, the hostess, Henry Bassford, Martin Edwards, Claude Meyer, Vernon Duren, Bud Eccleston and Ferrell Forden. H.L. Hunter and daughter, Barbara, came up from Oakland for a week-end visit at the C.E. Day home. The Hunters formerly resided in Winters. S. Daniels has been acting as night watchman this week while E.K. Gesford and wife are in Sacramento.

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Bruce Wurth He retired from G M Martin Company in Emeryville after 30 years of employment. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church of Weippe, Idaho. Bruce was an avid hunter and angler. He was renowned for his handcrafted turkey calls, winning National awards. Bruce hunted turkey all over the United States and became the President of the California Chapter of the National Wild Turkey

Federation. He had several articles about turkeys published. Bruce was generous with his knowledge of turkey hunting, giving seminars, taking family and friends, and teaching many children the craft for their first hunts. Bruce enjoyed his property in Idaho, felling trees for firewood and lumber to remodel his cabin. Hunting deer, turkey and elk and fishing for steelhead in the Clearwater River. He also enjoyed fishing off California and Mexico shores, fishing in Alaska and hunting in Mexico. A memorial service will be held in his honor, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at the Winters, California cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Family and friends to gather after at Chuy’s Taqueria restaurant in Winters.

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SALMON Continued from Page 1 and I love seeing the little kids. There’s a bunch of little kids this tall, staring as he’s giving the bat water,” Meyers says. With three live bands, food trucks, kids fly fishing for Swedish Fish and raffle drawings, the festival was abuzz with action. One of those in the preparation process was councilmember Carol Scianna, who explained that planning for this festival began around April. Scianna continued that while a lot of the same people do come as vendors each year, they keep finding more wanting to be a part of it. “We really want people to understand and we’re celebrating salmon and coming up the creek,” Scianna said. “We’re not celebrating, coming to eat salmon, I mean there is salmon here to eat. But the thing is all about the salmon making their way into Putah Creek and spawning and all the work that’s been done.” The celebration is in large part, celebrating the return of salmon to the creek. Michaila Collins, who works as the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Putah Creek Council explains some of the history. Collins explains that back in the late 80s, the creek dried up. This created a ripple effect, with a lot of fish, mammal and plant death. While a lot of work has been

knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of the natural world. The Certified California Naturalist course is presented by Tuleyome in partnership with the University of California extension program. This 10-week course will be offered from January to March in 2024, with

done, organizations like Putah Creek Council still look to make more improvements. “Our goal, Winters’ goal, is to ensure that we have a species of salmon returning back,” Collins says. “Part of that is we want to make sure that we have a healthy ecosystem. And a big part of that is the salmon, so we want them to come back, and spawn. We want to make sure that it’s kind of morbid, but even their carcasses when they pass is beneficial to the creek.” Erin Hasbrook explains that this festival is a way for Winters as a whole to commend all the work that has been on the creek over the years. “It brings people out to celebrate that the creek is in better shape than it was and that the watershed is such an important part of the community,” Hasbrook says. “And that we know, we have this layered life going on here. From invertebrates and aquatic life all the way up to, you know, the mammals and birds and fish and everything that we can enjoy.” Hasbrook lives near the creek and was able to watch as it developed over the years and finds herself ever impressed with the journey the salmon make to Winters from the Pacific Ocean. Gavin Poore, Assistant Water Resource Engineer, explains that the issue with Putah Creek was multifaceted. “Basically we are narrowing the stream up and we’re lowering

classes on ten consecutive Fridays plus at least three field trips. Friday classes will be held at the UC Davis campus. No advanced degrees or previous naturalist experience is required. The UC California Naturalist Program introduces Californians to the wonders

the floodplain elevation so the channel isn’t entrenched anymore,” Poore says. “And it can spill out onto the floodplain providing water for all the native plants that will live out on the floodplain so that that benefits the riparian floodplain habitat and then also keeps the water moving quickly.” While Putah Creek is now able to be used as a spawning ground for the salmon, Poore explains that now the plan is to keep an eye on how it naturally develops and see if they can replicate this project in other places. “The entire salmon festival is kind of created around the salmon habitat that we’ve developed here in Winters,” Poore says. “To show people that you are still working on this, that the creek is just ever-evolving ... We want to improve habitat for the entire reach of the creek, not just up here.” For organizations like Putah Creek Council, that continual push for improvements of the creek is something they want to keep up. “What we really want people to understand is that you can make a difference on a small scale that influences a larger picture,” Collins says. “You can focus on a local level, and it makes a difference.” To get involved with the continued restoration of Putah Creek, they have monthly events that can be found at putahcreekcouncil.org/events.

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Lieutenant Brian Patrick of Fish and Wildlife and canine police dog Karma teach about the importance of preventing invasive species. Patrick explains that Karma is able to help by detecting even a minuscule amount of the invasive quagga mussels on watercraft.

ARREST Continued from Page 1 Steve Earl Jones, 70, of Winters was arrested for possession of the sawed-off shotgun and additional charges for child pornography are pending further investigation from the High Tech Crime Unit’s forensic analysis. “Thankfully there are organizations like ICAC. (Human trafficking) is such a huge issue,” Miller said. “The exploitation of children and human trafficking that is often associated with the produc-

tion of child pornography. We’re not immune from stuff like this.” Miller said agencies like ICAC exist to deter and report violations to local law enforcement. The investigation into the digital realm is

time-consuming and labor-intensive and detectives find have to look through each image. “It is not a harmless crime. It absolutely is harmful to children in the United States and abroad,” Miller said.

of our unique ecology and engages the public in the study and stewardship of California’s natural communities. The program uses a science curriculum, handson learning, problem-solving, citizen science, and community service to instill a deep appreciation for the natural communities of the

state and to inspire individuals to become stewards of their local resources. In addition to in-person instruction, students are required to attend field trips in the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument region. Field trips consist of low-impact walking trips and auto-tours.

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County and city officials gathered to cut the ribbon in celebration of the Meals on Wheels – Sutter Health Senior Nutrition Center located in downtown Winters.

MEALS Continued from Page 1 really a county-wide facility. We were looking to increase our kitchen capacity and are still going to be operating out of, what I call ‘the little kitchen that could’ out of Woodland. That one tops out at a capacity of about 550 meals, but we’ve been squeaking 800 out of it for some time now. So, we were very much on the hunt starting about a year ago for increased kitchen capacity to meet our needs,” said Cohan. “It came to our attention that the Buckhorn’s former catering operation was sitting idle at 111 Main St. So, we entered into conversations with the Buckhorn owners and the owner of the building and it ended up being a win-win.” With much credit going to Sandy Vickery for helping facilitate this facility opportunity, Meals On Wheels – with their temperature-controlled vehicles – can produce meals out of Winters and deliver them anywhere in Yolo County. “This absolutely elevates our service in Winters, but it’s not limited to that by any means. This kitchen means more for everyone in Yolo County. It’s primarily a meal production kitchen. We’re making 800 meals a day with frozen meals being a big part of our plans to deepen our service in rural areas. So, having a kitchen with the appropriate square footage to get ahead

in that and storing them is incredibly important to our growth,” said Cohan. “This facility is 5,300 square feet and currently working out of 2,800 square feet in Woodland. Combined, we’ll be at around 8,000 square feet of kitchen space which we project will be enough to have the ability to serve around 2,000 seniors countywide.” “The launch of this senior nutrition center goes beyond mere meals,” said Kelly Brenk, Sutter Health’s community health director. “The space helps keep local foods fresher for longer and brings to life recipes tailored to meet the diverse dietary needs of Yolo County’s most vulnerable neighbors. Good nutrition can help lead to more sustained, positive health outcomes over time.” With seniors suffering from food insecurity as well as loneliness, this facility is a leap toward unraveling both of those calamities. “Winters is a great spot for the facility, and it’s the promise that it holds that we can edge ever-closer to the full, food-security needs of seniors in Yolo County. We’re more than maxed out at 800 meals a day in Woodland with potentially up to 8,000 to serve in Yolo County,” said Cohan. “So, every bit of kitchen capacity we

can add means more seniors are going to be well-nourished. With it being in Winters, it’s a terrific testament to serving the robust needs of western Yolo County. It means there’s yet another employer in town as well. Staff countywide we have about 37 employees and with the opening of this facility, you’re looking at bringing about a dozen jobs to Winters. Over time and as we go to add to our staff, the potential for us to be drawing from Winters in recruitment efforts is going to increase.” In addition to home-delivered meals, Meals on Wheels Yolo County also offers congregate dining once a week in Woodland and West Sacramento, with the relaunch of meals at the Davis Senior Center starting Nov. 2. Other programs include “Weekend Food Project” shelf-stable meals, offered to meal recipients in the lowest income brackets, as well as hot midday meals provided to other local nonprofits, such as Dignity Health’s Yolo Adult Day Health Center and Yolo Cares’ Galileo Place Adult Day Program. To get in touch and learn more about MOW Yolo County, call 530-662-7035, email welcome@ mowyolo.org or visit www.mowyolo.org.

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Creamy and bright bites

ith my evenings full of meetings and play rehearsals for two of my daughters, I found myself wandering into the Berryessa Gap Downtown Tasting Room. I was in the mood for a cheese platter – which in my opinion pairs well with a glass of an adult beverage and a good book. It had been a few months since my father and I had been in and enjoyed one. I was curious to see what other offerings were on the menu. There is no shortage of options on the Berryessa Gap Tasting Room tapas menu. To be exact, there are four options featuring a variety of dried fruits, nuts and cheeses. Some of the more fancy ones include meats and there is an addon option to include a tin of tuna. I appreciate local collaborations, especially when it

comes in the form of tasty bites. With Mariani nuts, Morgan’s dried fruits and Upper Crust Baking bread — it was almost a hard choice to make. I was won over by the Plato De Yolo as it was the one that tempted me further with a promise of Brix chocolate. I asked about the cheese and was told two of the options were the truffle and the crème from the Marin French Cheese Co. (in Petaluma) while the third was a white cheddar from Sierra Nevada Cheese Co. (in Willows). I must say the cheese was my favorite part of the

whole thing. I was an avid viewer of the cooking show “Chopped” and I was curious if the truffle flavor was as overpowering as the judges on the show claimed it to be. I discovered that when paired with the baguette it all melded together into a creamy, garlicky, nutty bite of deliciousness. The crème was creamy and rich and reminded me of brie, and the white cheddar provided a more solid texture of cheese for variety. Both were delicious as well, however, the truffle was my favorite of the trio

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Berryessa Gap Tasting Room’s Plato De Yolo cheese platter includes Mariani nuts, Morgan’s dried fruits and Upper Crust Baking Co. bread. offered. All of the other flavors and textures on the platter complemented each other. The crunch from the walnuts, the sweetness of the sun-dried pears and apricots and the sliced sopressata salami helped to cut through the richness of the cheese. I saved the chocolate until I was done because my inner child screamed to save it for last.

did try something new, though. The bocadillo on the menu caught my attention. Touted as “a rustic sandwich made popular in Spanish farmlands” comes in two options chorizo or vegetable and you can choose to have it served warmed or not. I opted to try the vegetable version that featured roasted red pepper, Iberico cheese and membrillo (a quince paste). I wasn’t familiar with quince fruit until I was introduced to it via the L’Apéro les Trois

The vegetable bocadillo features roasted red pepper, Iberico cheese and membrillo. Crystal Apilado/ Winters Express

apéritif. Quince has a bright citrus taste to it. The raw fruit is said to taste like a combination of crisp pears and tart apples, but it takes on a sweeter flavor when cooked. I wasn’t sure what to expect of the bocadillo, but it was a good pick and I was happy that I gave it a try. Its flavor is best described as sweet, tangy and savory. The combination of red pepper and mild cheese matched perfectly with the flavor of the quince. I ordered mine warmed and I felt the heat brought a new element to it. Just as a grilled cheese sandwich wouldn’t taste quite the same cold, the warmth gave the sandwich a comforting, homey feel to it. I would order it again, but I think I may try pairing it with a different wine. I was sipping a glass of albariño, which already has notes of citrus to it. I believe a red wine may have given the experience a different taste.

Classic wine and food pairings Metro Special to the Express The renowned writer Ernest Hemingway is credited with saying, “My only regret in life is that I didn’t drink more wine.” Perhaps if the author had a better understanding of pairing wine with food, he

would have enjoyed his wine a bit more often? Unless you’re spending time with a master sommelier or a seasoned oenophile, you’re unlikely to be given a hard time if your wine and food pairings are not perfect. Although there is no need to always

pair a bottle with food like an expert — and it’s certainly alright to break the rules if you’re particularly passionate about a specific type of wine — a general knowledge of classic food-andwine parings can help anyone expand their knowledge and please their palate. And yes,

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it goes beyond white is for fish and red is for beef. These pairing pointers, courtesy of the experts at Food & Wine, Tasting Table and Wine Folly, can help anyone find the right combination for their dinner table.

Basic methodologies As you grow more familiar with wine, you’ll learn why these tried-and-true suggestions often work. • Red wines pair best with bold flavored meats (red meat). • White wines pair best with light-intensity meats (fish and chicken). • The wine should have the same flavor intensity of the food. • The wine should be sweeter than the food. • The wine should be more acidic than the food. • It is better to match the wine with the sauce than with the meat. • Think about whether you want contrasting or congruent pairings. Red wines often create congruent pairings while white, sparkling and Rosé will create contrasting pairings.

Congruent versus contrasting Congruent pairings,

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A general knowledge of classic food-and-wine parings can help anyone expand their knowledge and please their palate. according to Wine Folly, create balance in the mouth by amplifying shared flavor compounds. For example, earth wines paired with earthy mushrooms. Contrasting pairings create balance through contrasting flavors. Therefore, a salad with acidity and bitterness may be complemented with a wine that is sweeter and not so acidic, or so may be the case with a fatty, salty food like foie gras.

Common pairings to try • Mushrooms, lentils and even salmon go great with reds like Pinot Noir or Dolcetto. These wines are light-bodied but also full of savory appeal. • Champagne and oysters work because Champagne has a touch of fruity sweet-

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ness. This helps it cut through salty foods like oysters or even chips. • Cabernet, and Bordeaux are ideal with steaks and lamb dishes. The tannins in cabernet will cut through the protein and fat in these red meats, while the fat balances out the rich tannins. • You’ll need a wine that pops like Sauvignon Blanc, to go with tangy foods, such as grapefruit or scallops. This white wine also can work with various vinaigrettes or tangy cheeses. • Chianti is a prized Italian wine made from Sangiovese grapes. High acidity and noticeable tannins will help chianti pair well with high acid foods like those featuring tomato sauces, such as a rich pasta dish. It may take some time to gain experience pairing wine and foods. However, with a little practice, individuals can perfect their wine pairing skills.

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Yolo County Housing Commission honors longtime staff Express staff On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the Yolo County Housing Commission honored and recognized Yolo County Housing Authority employees who have been with the agency for a decade or more. Of the agency’s 42 current employees, 16 were recognized. Staff members honored include Jim Gillette (10 years), Angel Damian (11 years), Roberto Guevara (12 years), Tony Segoviano (13 years), Cristina Brambila (14 years), Steven Flores (17 years), Jose Figueroa (18 years), Angel Montoya (18 years), Laura Cable (19 years), Celia Marquez (19 years), Yuriy Sheyko (21 years), Angie Orozco (24 years), Beatrice Lopez (25 years), Maria Pena (25 years), Veronica Mendoza (28 years) and Randy Perry (33 years). YCH Executive Director Ian Evans read each employee’s name and the length of time they have been with the agency. Each staff member received a certificate of recognition and a YCH pin. “On behalf of the Yolo County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, we wish to offer our gratitude to the 16 employees recog-

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation celebrates Native American Heritage Month Special to the Express In honor of Native American Heritage Month, celebrated nationally in the month of November, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is partnering with Yolo and Solano County Libraries to offer giveaway bags filled with activities and handouts about Patwin culture and language. The Tribe is also sharing on its social media channels daily posts about traditional foods and games, Patwin words

nized for their longevity,” said Commission Chair Rich Lansburgh. “The Board recognizes that our success is a direct result of their efforts. We hope they know how valuable and important they are to our mission.” YCH was established in 1950. Its mission is to provide quality, affordable housing and community development services throughout Yolo County. Through partnerships with organizations and jurisdictions, YCH is able to provide assistance to approximately 3,000 households in Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento, Winters, Esparto, Knights Landing, Madison and Dixon. “Our staff work so hard, often behind the scenes every day to keep people housed, ensure our landlords are paid on time, units are safe and habitable, repairs are done timely and our tenants feel like they are part of a community,” remarked Evans. “I am grateful we have a commission who recognizes and honors the commitment of our staff and I am thankful that I get to work with such a dedicated team.” To learn more about Yolo County Housing visit www. ych.ca.gov.

and traditions, and other information to educate the public about its history as well as present-day activities. The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is an independent self-governed nation whose ancestral territories include Yolo and Solano counties, as well as parts of Colusa, Lake and Napa counties in northern California. Central to the Tribe’s values is the preservation and revitalization of its culture and tra-

ditions for the benefit of its own citizens and the wider Capay Valley community. “We are proud to join in the nation’s Native American Heritage Month celebrations by sharing our culture with our neighbors and friends, both within our ancestral territory and beyond, with the message being ‘We are Here’ and we are as committed to our community as ever,” said the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal

Council. Giveaway bags will be available at Yolo and Solano county libraries in the first week of November and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Look for posts on Facebook and Instagram @yochadehewn every day in November. Recipes and videos of handson cooking demonstrations are also available in the Resources section of the Tribe’s website, www. yochadehe.gov.

‘I-80 Teach-In’ postponed until further notice

the number ies has shown “conclu- The keynote speakEvent to feature increase of traffic lanes, yet sively” that attempts er is Professor Susan many Yolo County res- to address congestion Handy, the head of the a panel of idents have expressed by adding lanes only National Center for opposition work for a short time Sustainable Developtransit experts strong noting the need for before the lanes are ment. Special to the Express The I-80 Freeway Teach-In planned for Nov. 8 is being rescheduled until the new year — most likely in January. I-80 traffic congestion is frustrating even the most patient. The Caltrans proposed solution has been to

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transportation alternatives. Further, a high-level Caltrans executive has accused her peers of violating environmental laws by jump-starting the project with local elected OK of the alternative studies. Research at the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Stud-

filled again by new drivers — and the Caltrans EIRs understate this phenomenon, and thus the climate impact. What is the solution? The public is invited to explore this question at a Davis Futures Forum talk and panel discussion put together with the help of Cool Davis.

family and create cherished memories together. For more information, contact library staff at 530-795-4955, visit the Yolo County Library at yolocountylibrary.org (see Events calendar for Winters Community Library) or connect with the Yolo County Library on Facebook at: www. facebook.com/yolocountylibrary.org.

CHP raising awareness on drowsy driving risks

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Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated COVID vaccine along with their flu vaccine from a health care provider or local pharmacy.

Distribution of the gifts will be at the Winters Fire Station (700 Main St.) on Dec. 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Gift donations Winters Fire is appealing to the community for donations of new, unwrapped toys. The program gives toys to boys and girls ages newborn to 12 years old. There is a specific need of items for older children ages 8 to 12. Gift donations can be dropped off at the Winters Fire Station. Monetary donations are also accepted.

Special to the Express With the conclusion of daylight saving time on the horizon, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists how the shift in time and insufficient sleep can affect their ability to drive safely. The CHP joins the National Sleep Foundation in recognizing Nov. 5 to 11 as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week and encourages everyone to prioritize sleep and only drive when they are alert and refreshed. Although we “fall back” and gained an extra hour of sleep this weekend, it does not necessarily equate to added rest, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In the fall, people tend to wake up earlier, which results in less sleep throughout the week. The time change can also disrupt sleep/wake patterns, which can put motorists at an increased risk of crashes. Every year thousands of crashes occur in California involving drowsy

Her presentation will be followed by a diverse response panel including speaker from transportation agencies, who will give their thoughts about how best to move forward. Event organizers will announce the new date, time and location as soon as the details are confirmed.

drivers. According to preliminary data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there have been more than 4,000 crashes in California in 2023 involving a drowsy driver. There were more than 5,000 crashes involving drowsy drivers in each of the two previous years. Whenever motorists begin to feel tired or fatigued, the CHP reminds motorists to pull safely off the road and use one of the California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) statewide roadside rest areas for a quick mind-clearing break. To find a rest area or to check for the latest travel information on state highways, visit the Caltrans QuickMap at quickmap.dot. ca.gov. Motorists are advised against stopping on the side of the road where they risk getting hit by another car. The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California.

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Williams’ design chosen for cards By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

Thursdays Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m. As supplies last, RISE, Inc., 417 Haven St., 530-668-0690 Friday, November 10 WTC Presents "The Miracle Worker" Opening Night, 7 p.m., Winters Community Center, winterstheatre.org, 530-795-4014 Saturday, November 11 WTC Presents "The Miracle Worker," 7 p.m., Winters Community Center, winterstheatre.org, 530-795-4014 Sunday, November 12 WTC Presents "The Miracle Worker," 7 p.m., Winters Community Center, winterstheatre.org, 530-795-4014 Monday, November 13 Winters Climate Action Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Check cityofwinters.org/climate-action-commission

Yolo County Library officials announced the winner of the Student Success Program library card design contest at the Nov. 2 Winters Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting. The winning design by Cheyenne Williams features hot-air balloons depicting images of the library, a love of reading and the school district. At the school board meeting, Scott Love, Yolo County Library West Yolo regional manager, and Ashleigh Torres, Winters Community Library branch supervisor, announced the top three designs. With Williams’ design as the top winner, she shared the honor with second-place designer Ricki Rodriguez and third-place designer Roxanna Barajas Hernandez. Love said the county library is seeing results with the Student Success Program where every student receives a library card connected to their student number. “We’ve seen a big uptick in the number of students who use the library since we started the program six years ago,” Love said. Love told the Express they re-

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The winning card design will be printed and distributed to each student in Winters Joint Unified School District. In Winters alone, the Student Success Program will distribute 1,630 library cards in all. ceived 53 entries from Winters students, and that the winning design will be printed on the specialized cards and distributed to 1,630 students in Winters JUSD. These specific library cards are part of the Student Success Initiative, a service between Yolo County Library and partnering school districts that work to give every student a library account and a library card that utilizes the student’s school identification number. This gives all students access to all library services.

Through the Student Success Program, the Yolo County Library ensures every Winters JUSD student in preschool through 12th grade is provided with a library card. The Student Success Program (and the card design contest) is actively running at Esparto Unified and Davis Joint Unified School Districts. Torres said that all of the library card designs will be on display in the Winters Community Library so the public can view them.

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

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Thursday, November 16 Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check https://bit.ly/ WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySite Monday, November 20 Winters Community Blood Drive, 3 –6 p.m., Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.), Register at Vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825 with code 'SMFM164' Tuesday, November 21 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council chamber (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/ city-council-meetings_/

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 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 Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 5 p.m.), Winters Opera House, 13 Main St. Kiwanis Club of Winters meeting, fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m., Hooby's Brewing Democracy Winters meeting, third Saturdays, 10 a.m.Noon, Meeting details in newsletter, contact info@ democracywinters.org Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: » St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. (back entrance) Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m. and Fridays, 7-8 a.m. » Yolo Housing office building, 62 Shams Way: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.

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The top three card designers were honored by trustees and the Winters superintendent at the school board meeting on Nov. 2. Front (from left) — the chosen design was by Cheyenne Williams, Winters Librarian Ashleigh Torres, second place design by Ricki Rodriguez, West Yolo Library Regional Manager Scott Love and third place design by Roanna Barajas.

Serendipity Salon balances beauty, wellness By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer Serendipity Salon & Holistic Healing Boutique is a hybrid business that not only bolsters beauty but the overall wellness of its visitors. With nine years of business and counting, Serendipity proves every day that treating people like people rather than dollar signs is a recipe for success. Serendipity’s owner and operator, Vennette Vanderpool originally moved to Winters in 2006 and worked at Camile’s Hair Salon for a handful of years. When Camile Brown retired and the business went up for sale, Vanderpool opted to take over and transform it into a spa. However, the pandemic kiboshed that ambition, and Vanderpool rolled with the punches and transformed it into a hair/nail/massage place she called Serendipity. “My mother was also a hair stylist that had a day spa. And, when I became a hairdresser,

she was getting into aroma therapy and massage and wanted to turn our salon into a spa at the time. Unfortunately, she ended up with cancer and died before she could fulfill her whole dream. So, when I moved here and bought the salon. I continued her dream of aroma therapy, holistic healing, holistic hair treatment and creating this therapy-based salon and holistic healing area you come into now,” said Vanderpool. “We’re like therapists in a way. We talk to our clients and end up doing talk therapy with them and talk about life. A lot of my clients are locals and retirees, and it’s just a great little holistic healing boutique and salon downtown.” Serendipity truly covers the spectrum of services with haircuts, hair coloring, perms (which are limited), manicures, pedicures and holistic massages — administered by Vanderpool’s sister — involving red light therapy, grounding beds, mineral oils

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Serendipity Salon & Holistic Healing Boutique is more than just a hair salon in downtown Winters. It provides both salon and wellness services in a holistic healing area.

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Owner Vennette Vanderpool focuses on listening, helping and guiding clients who come in for beauty and wellness services. and custom treatment based on the client’s ailment. Essentially, Serendipity delivers pampering at its finest with an emphasis on the human aspect of this human experience. “Everything we do, whether it’s hair, whether it’s nails or massage, we use highend products. We take the time to serve our clients and aren’t booking back to back to back appointments to where people feel like an assembly line. You have that time, and that time is allotted for you. We actually don’t even answer the phone if everybody is busy. That time is allotted to our clients. So, If I’m working on someone and the phone rings, it will go to voicemail because the client’s time is more important to me. If someone needs an appointment, just leave a voicemail,” said Vanderpool.

“We’re not a fast food salon, we’re a high-end and high-service salon that’s not going to rush anybody out. I don’t like the assembly line approach to clients because they don’t get that quality care or that conversation.” Vanderpool’s “oldschool” approach to business doesn’t include self-glossing and filter-distorted photos on social media — or social media at all for that matter. Instead, her philosophy includes being present, listening to clients’ stories, allowing wordof-mouth to be Serendipity’s advertising, and lessening the pace of and anxiety in this fast and furious world. “It’s about humanity, and if we can’t take care of each other and really listen to each other and provide service without listening and caring, then we’re not being humanitarians. That’s what our salon is. We’re all about listening and helping and guiding and that’s our motto,” said Vanderpool. “We end up really being friends to our customers. It’s about you getting to come in, unwind and have no fears to voice who you are and what you want without judgment, criticism or a time clock when you’ll get booted out. Clients really appreciate the time, the slow down, the quality and the care that other salons might not offer.” To learn more about Serendipity’s service, call 530-795-2294 or visit the salon at 19 Main St.

B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Multigenerational homes There is a growing niche of families seeking homes that can accommodate multiple generations under one roof. The National Association of Realtors said that 14 percent of home buyers bought multigenerational homes so that they could take care of aging parents, because children or older relatives were moving back home and for cost savings. These homes offer space and flexibility to cater to the needs of different family members, making them a popular choice for a diverse range of

households. Purchasing a multigenerational home offers the opportunity for close family connections and shared responsibilities. With careful planning and open communication, you can create a successful living arrangement that benefits everyone involved. A multigenerational home, often referred to as a “multi-gen” home or “NextGen” home, is a residence designed to house multiple generations of a family comfortably. These homes typically feature separate living spaces or suites within the same house, each with its

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s Tom Sawyer was whitewashing a fence in 1876, he talked his friends into taking turns with his brush. He had convinced them that it took special skill to paint the fence and they all gave him a small gift for the honor of taking his place. Fast forward to 2023, and you will find plenty of Tom Sawyers in Winters. The email asked if I would like to help pick olives, in trade for a free lunch with refreshments, good company and a chance to help with the harvest. How can you turn down an offer like that? Our son, Robert, was home for a couple of days to attend a wedding in Lincoln, so he joined Sherri and me that morning on a new adventure. Robert told his mother that he doesn’t do manual labor, but he jumped right in and started filling his bucket. I think he enjoyed working with his hands and not just at a keyboard. I’ll have to admit that I have never picked olives before, but I do own a picking bucket and in my youth had experience as a farm laborer. I worried about having to climb a ladder, which I’m told, is not allowed at my age. The

olive trees were short enough that you could pick from the ground and Saturday was a beautiful day. I chose to use my hands, as opposed to using a small hand rake, to harvest the olives. It was simple enough to strip the limbs, but I noticed that the shady side of the tree was the place to be. These are gentleman/woman farmers and I wasn’t that impressed with the quantity of the olives on most of the trees. I’m not sure how old the trees are, maybe five, but they weren’t planted when Wolfskill planted his olives in Winters. We took a break to take Robert back to our house so he could make it to the wedding on time, and I returned to enjoy the lunch with other volunteers and put in a few more hours picking olives. I was interested in how the others had come to help with the harvest. Some were old friends that I hadn’t seen in years, while others had worked with the hosts at technology companies over the years. Most had been here before and some were planning to return and finish the job on Sunday. Picking olives turned out to be an

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QUICK Continued from Page 3 enjoyable event. I never picked apricots or peaches, full-time, but it is the same feeling of accomplishment as you go from tree to tree. With apricots, you pick the best fruit for the packing shed, wait a week or so, and return to strip

the trees of what is left for the cannery or dry yard. Maybe someone can explain if green or ripe olives have more oil, or if they taste different, but this is a one-time strip-thetree operation. As I was dumping my bucket, maybe 20 pounds or so, I was wondering how much per bucket you would have to pay

someone to do the job. Most fieldwork is paid piecemeal, meaning, you get paid by the box or bucket. It is a completive job and I could just see real workers only picking the better trees first. Oh, did I mention that I also got a bottle of olive oil? As usual, I was overpaid for the job I did. Have a good week.

Legal Advertising FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230900 10/24/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: INSURANCE NEEDS SERVICES Physical Address: 159 LOUISE LANE, DAVIS, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: : PAUL FERRON ETHINGTON 159 LOUISE LANE, DAVIS, CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/24/2023 /s/ Paul F Ethington 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 November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 #451 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230891 10/19/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: ARTISTIC EQUINE STUDIOS Physical Address: 28 MIRAMONTE DR, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: ELIZABETH ANNE RUIZ, 28 MIRAMONTE DR, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/19/2023 /s/ Elizabeth Ruiz Title of Officer Signing: Owner I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 #457 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 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2023-1916 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: GABRIEL IBARRA TORRES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. AGNES PAULA IBARRA b. ALINA YOLANDA IBARRA to Proposed name a. AGNES PAULA ARAUX-IBARRA b. ALINA YOLANDA ARAUX-IBARRA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 12/7/23 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: The address of the court is Yolo Superior Court 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Winters Express Date: 10/20/23 Stephen Mock Judge of the Superior Court Published November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 #454

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230884 10/18/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: FLYAWAY ADVISORS Physical Address: 129 C STREET STE 3, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: : REDTEAL, INC, 129 C STREET #3, DAVIS, CA 95616 Business Classification: Corporation Date of Business: N/A /s/ David M Meagher Title of Officer Signing: CEO, REDTEAL, INC I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 #455

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 F20230895 10/20/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: BRIDGES2COMMUNICATION Physical Address: 4447 COWELL BLVD UNIT 32, DAVIS, CALIFORNIA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: : SADAT KERIMBAEV 4447 COWELL BLVD UNIT 32, DAVIS, CALIFOR 95618 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/14/2023 /s/ Sadat Kerimbaev 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 November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 #452

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230867 10/12/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: TYLERS DVC Physical Address: 41 OAK AVE APT #3, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: : TYLER JACOB LAMOUREAUX 41 OAK AVE APT #3, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/12/2023 /s/ TYLER LAMOUREAUX Title of Officer Signing: OWNER I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 #449

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder 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 F20230924 11/01/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: The Rustic Hearth Physical Address: 426 Anderson Ave, Winters, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: : 1. Toni Nell, 426 Anderson Ave, Winters, CA 95694, 2. Martin Nell, 426 Anderson Ave, Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: A Married Couple Date of Business: N/A /s/ Toni Nell 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 November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 #456

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 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230913 10/30/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: L & D Properties Physical Address: 914 West Cross Street, Woodland, CA 95695 Mailing Address: 25 West Casa Linda Drive, Woodland, CA 95695 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: : 1. Devere Garner, 914 West Cross Street, Woodland, CA 95695, 2. Lenore Calloni Sharp, 25 West Casa Linda Drive, Woodland, CA 95695 Business Classification: General Partnership Date of Business: December 1, 2018 /s/ Devere Garner /s/ Lenore Calloni Sharp 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 November 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 #453

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230905 10/25/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: EDS ANYTIME TOWING Physical Address: 38612 KENTUCKY AVE, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: 244 ABELE STREET, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: : ERIC AMADO RODRIGUEZ 244 ABELE STREET, WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 10/25/2023 /s/ Eric Rodriguez Title of Officer Signing: OWNER I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published November 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 #450

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230871 10/12/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: NORTH VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Physical Address: 4600 FERMI PLACE, DAVIS, CA 95618 Mailing Address: 1351 FARRAGUT CIRCLE, DAVIS, CA 95618 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): GREGORY SCOTT CHAPLA Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1351 FARRAGUT CIRCLE, DAVIS, CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Greg Chapla Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2023 #446 FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230873 10/13/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: CREEKSIDE APARTMENTS Physical Address: 32 EAST MAIN STREET, WINTERS, CA 95694 Mailing Address: PO BOX 400970, LAS VEGAS, NV 89140 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1. JOHN L. EVILSIZOR, 2. MARY A. EVILSIZOR Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: 1. 7640 ABILENE HILLS AVENUE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89178, 2. 7640 ABILENE HILLS AVENUE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89178 Business Classification: A Married Couple Date of Business: 03/25/1997 /s/ John L. Evilsizor Title of Officer Signing: I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 2023 #447

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YoloCares celebrates mission at Luminaries of Life YoloCares Special to the Express On Oct. 19, friends and supporters of YoloCares gathered at Park Winters Estate for the annual Luminaries of Life Gala, which raised $50,000. The night’s honorees included Alborz Alali, MD; Sanaz Ghafouri, MD; Sonia Reichert, MD; and the Cancer Care Team at Dignity Health Woodland Clinic; former board member and Sutter Health surgeon Virginia Joyce, MD; longtime volunteer Mary Olander; and Mike Deitz of Dietz Corporation, and Nick Avdis of Avdis and Cucchi, LLC, community partners who have supported Joshua’s House. More than 150 attendees had the opportunity to explore the grounds of Park Winters Estate and enjoyed cocktail hour on the veranda before an expertly prepared farm-tofork dinner. The event’s program was kicked off by CEO Craig Dresang who announced the five honorees of the evening, celebrating each individual for their contributions to the mission of YoloCares. The evening’s entertainment was led by nationally recognized auctioneer

Keith McClane of KLM Auctions who directed the live auction and the evening’s most memorable segment — Fund a Need, which was kicked off with a generous $10,000 gift from Board President Keith Volkerts and his wife, Lynn, and saw guests donating gifts of $2,500 or more to support YoloCares’ unfunded community programs. “Every year, Luminaries of Life affords us the opportunity to highlight the incredible work of YoloCares, from expert endof-life care to grief counseling and beyond,” says CEO Craig Dresang. This year’s event turned the spotlight on The Center for Loss & Hope, which is the premiere grief support program in the Sacramento Valley. With a dozen unique support groups, frequent community memorials and workshops, as well as one-on-one counseling for the families of YoloCares, The Center’s mission is to change the way our community processes and recovers from grief. “Nights like Luminaries of Life are so beautiful to watch. Not only is it heartening to see the community rally around YoloCares and The Center, but it is an avenue to express our

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ABOVE: The Fund a Need segment of the event was exciting for participants who worked to raise funds. BELOW: CEO Craig Dresang and board President Keith Volkerts present former board member Virginia Joyce, MD, with the Legacy Award. pride for the wonderful work our team and agency does in the community,” says Chris Erdman, director of The Center for Loss & Hope. To view more images from Luminaries of Life, please visit www.yolocares. org/events. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for future YoloCares events, reach out to Louise Joyce, director of community programs, at ljoyce@yolocares.org.

A Day in the County 2023 at Timothy Ranch Yolo Land Trust Special to the Express On Sunday, Oct. 1, the Yolo Land Trust (YLT) hosted its annual fundraiser and the original farm-to-fork event of Yolo County, A Day in the Country. Guests experienced a wonderful afternoon tasting exceptional food and beverages at the beautiful home of Kim & Trish Timothy in Woodland. All proceeds support YLT’s mission to conserve agricultural land in Yolo County. Yolo County has a rich agricultural heritage. A Day in the Country brings together the community to celebrate this heritage and to show appreciation to the land and the farmer. The afternoon is all about dining and sipping on the abundance of food grown in Yolo County. Featuring nine restaurants, six wineries, two breweries, and three farms, guests had plenty of options to indulge in. This year was the first A Day in the Country under the leadership of Yolo Land Trust’s new Executive Director, John Currey. John has been at the helm of YLT since January and the event provided the opportunity to introduce himself to YLT supporters in attendance. “My first A Day in the Country was as Lynnel Pollock’s farm in 1997,” Currey shared, “and it is such a pleasure to be here as the new Executive Director of YLT. I am pleased to gather with our supporters to celebrate the bounty of Yolo County and YLT’s continued efforts to conserve our farmland.” Celebrating the abundance of food that grows year-round on the rich soil of Yolo

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ABOVE: Paul Muller and Full Belly Farm tasted a wide variety of fresh produce as the Day in the Country celebrates the food grown on Yolo County farms. BELOW: Yolo Land Trust staff member Liz Heckles, Trish Timothy (whose home hosted the event) and Teresa Bunn. County is at the heart of why YLT started hosting A Day in the Country. YLT provides each chef with the seasonal produce needed to create their tasting dish, all sourced from Yolo County farmers. To do this, YLT and Emeritus Board Member, Paul Muller of Full Belly Farm, coordinates with the chefs on what produce is in season, the chefs then use their creative genius to come up with wonderful dishes such as smoked roasted leg of lamb, heirloom and cherry tomato salad, potato and squash gnocchi, and kabocha squash fritters. This year’s event took place a bit later in the growing season than usual and highlighted an array of early winter and late summer produce such as eggplant, cucumber, tomatoes, and winter squash. Food was sourced from eight Yolo County farms – Capay Canyon Ranch, Capay Mills, Cobram Estate, Full Belly Farm, Setton Farms, Sola Bee Honey, Sun Tracker Farm, and RiverDog Farm. The amazing food

is not the only reason guests keep coming back to attend A Day in the Country year after year. Another key feature is the venue, and YLT strives to alternate locations each year. Guests can see part of Yolo County farmland that isn’t always open to the public. There are different landscapes across Yolo County, and by changing the event location YLT is highlighting the different regions where conservation easements and

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ers, terrific restaurants, wineries and breweries, dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors. All share the belief that Yolo County farmland should be preserved and protected. Since its small beginning in 1988, A Day in the Country has steadily gained popularity amongst the community as a one-of-a-kind dining experience that connects guests with the importance of conserving agricultural land locally. An anonymous survey respondent reinforced this sentiment – “Love this event! It’s so special. I appreciate all the farmers, chefs, winemakers, artisans, volunteers, etc. Really this is one of the premier events in Yolo County each year. It’s authentic.” Yolo Land Trust is appreciative of the outpouring of support we received for A Day in the Country from everyone – sponsors, ticket purchasers, chefs, restaurants, wineries, breweries, farms, and community volunteers. The event was a great success and provided Yolo Land Trust with significant funds to continue our important work of conserving farms and ranches in Yolo County. Learn more about Yolo Land Trust at www.theyololandtrust.org Details on A Day in the Country 2024 will be announced to YLT’s newsletter contacts first. Don’t miss any important updates, sign up today by visiting www. theyololandtrust.org/ newsletter-signup.

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Community engages in Halloween fun Express staff Wednesday Addams, Marvel heroes, Mario Brothers characters and Sanderson sisters were some of the most seen costumes this Halloween. The Winters Combined PTA

and Winters FFA each hosted a Trunk or Treat event this year. Children flocked to both in record numbers to participate in activities and get candy. New this year, the Winters Downtown Business Association hosted a trick-or-treat walk

during the Harvest Festival where children were able to get candy from local businesses. Staff members at Winters Middle School and Winters High School got in on the fun of dressing up in costumes, some in group themes.

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LEFT: Officer Thomas Letterman (next to the Lego officer) and Cadets Celeste Reyes and Mariana Arredondo hand out candy at the Winters FFA Trunk or Treat event. ABOVE: Winters Middle School physical education teachers Mari Chavez and Sue Bridge spiced it up as Hot Cheetos for Halloween. BELOW: Winters Middle School front office staff and administrators took on Mario Brothers personas. BELOW LEFT: Waggoner Elementary students made the annual Costume Parade around the City Park.

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Warriors lose to the Bears By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer On Friday, Nov. 3, the Winters High School varsity football team lost its last home conference game, against Pierce High School by a score of 32–7. The Warriors held their own early on in the game until the Bears scored their first touchdown with just under four minutes left in the first quarter. Sebastian Rodriguez responded with a long run and a first down but after several missed passes the ball was quickly turned over to Pierce for another touchdown, leaving the score at 0–14 going into the second quarter. While the Warriors may not have made it into the endzone in the first quarter, Sebastian Valadez was able to get his team into optimal scoring position on a pass from Colton Brown just before the quarter ended. Rodriguez used this to his advantage and scored the Warriors’ only touchdown of the night with nine minutes and 15 seconds left in the second quarter. Miles Mariani once again made a perfect field goal putting the score at 14–7. Rodriguez’s touchdown gave the Warrior defense the momentum they needed to stop the Bears’ offense and put them 20 yards behind a first down. Julian Herrera, Gio Jimenez and Rodriguez lead the

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Sebastian Rodriguez makes a run down the field. Warriors in tackles, however, Anthony Matamoros, Nathen Figeroa, Ricky Garcia, Ashton Baylor and Danny Sanchez were also seen working hard to prevent Pierce from putting any more points on the board. Isaac Lopez was on fire in the second quarter, breaking up a long pass by Pierce’s quarterback in an attempt to gain the yardage they lost in the previous play. In the very next play, Lopez stepped up again pushing a Bear out of bounds and preventing a touchdown. Unfortunately, Pierce kept pushing and made another long pass into the end zone, scoring yet another

touchdown, putting the score at 20–7 at the half. The score was nowhere near what the Warriors had hoped but that didn’t stop the WHS cheer squad from putting on a jaw-dropping halftime show. The performance featured a complex and fastpaced dance routine with advanced stunts and impressive transitions, but what set this routine apart from the rest was the emphasis it put on the seniors, some of whom would be performing for the last time as Winters cheerleaders. It was the perfect way to kick off the second half of the game. Entering into the

third quarter, the sky lit up with yellow flags, making for a slow and unproductive game. The flow of the game may have been disturbed but that didn’t stop Baylor from breaking up plays and making crucial stops between all the flags. Pierce managed to score yet another touchdown, putting the score at 26–7. With 54 seconds left in the third quarter, Pierce robbed the Warriors of play time making an impressive interception and leaving the Warriors completely deflated. The cheerleaders worked hard on the sideline to boost morale and get the crowd hyped up but the Warriors appeared to be crumbling under the pressure after Pierce put more points on the board with another touchdown. Colton Brown and Rodriguez slowly made their way down the field on passes. Another good pass from Brown to Diego Casillas put the Warriors in an optimal scoring position. Lane Brown attempted to use this momentum to put more points on the board but was stopped by Pierce just before crossing into the endzone. The Warriors now look forward and are working hard to win the title of Section Champions. The Warriors will have one more home game for the first round of playoffs on Friday, Nov. 17, with the varsity team kicking off at 7 p.m.

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XC competes at SVL championship By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer The Winters High School cross country squad laced up their shoes and headed to the Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area to compete in the Sacramento Valley League championship on Wednesday, Nov. 1. In the boys varsity 3.1-mile

race, Henry Girimonte finished 10th with a time of 21:10 and Rodney Randall finished 27th with a time of 29:45. Meanwhile, Guadalupe Lopez ran in the girls varsity 3.1mile race and finished 11th with a time of 29:50. Not far behind, Stefany Hernandez finished 13th with a time of 32:18. “(Henry) earned all-league honors as a freshman in the

varsity race. Rodney Randall also decided to run the longer race as well finishing in 29:45,” said head coach William Davis. “Lupe Lopez just missed all-league honors finishing in 11th in 29:50. Stefany Hernandez has been unable to compete for several weeks and had an off day finishing in 32:18 which is well off her usual pace.”

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Swim team finishes season at Division II Championship By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Winters High School competed in the Division II Championship swim meet in Shasta on Oct. 25. The WHS swim team competed against athletes from Providence Christian School, Anderson, Central Valley, Durham, Enterprise, Gridley, Hamilton, Home Tech Charter, Lassen, MT Shasta, Orland, Oroville, Paradise, Redding Christian, U-Prep, Weed, West Valley and Willows High Schools. The girls’ team placed seventh out of 14 teams with 61 points. The boy’s team placed sixth out of 17 teams with 130 points. Many Warriors placed in the top five spots in multiple events. Trevor Gringergs placed second in the boys 200-yard individual medley with a final time of 2:27.53. Grinbergs took fourth place in the 100-yard freestyle with a final time of 56.54. In the girls 50yard freestyle event Mahalia Lanfranco placed third with 29.06 and was followed closely by Rachel Rominger

who placed fourth with a final time of 29.55. Both athletes secured fourth-place spots in other events. Lanfranco in the girls 100yard breaststroke with a final time of 1:26.69, and Rominger in the girls 100-yard freestyle event with a final time of 1:06.43. Chase Gibson placed fifth in the boys 200-yard freestyle with a final time of 2:19.17. The boys relay teams were successful in securing fourth-place spots in events The boys 400-yard freestyle relay team of Kenneth Matheson, Grinbergs, Gibson and Cole Jordling had a final time of 4:23.15. The boys 200-yard medley relay team of Gibson, Grinbergs, Jordling and Matheson had a final time of 2:04.28. The Division II championship marked the end of the swim season for Winters. Head coach Melanie Ellison said several swimmers qualified for the NSCIF Championship on Oct. 28, however, none of them were able to attend due to scheduling or illness.

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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Aleni Valadez Aleni Valadez, a Winters High School senior, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Valadez has cheered for two years. Coach Amanda Sarenga-Borchard said Valadez embodies kindness, dedication and teamwork. “Known for her flawless dancing and infectious smile, Aleni’s performances light up the field. Her hard work and willingness to help her teammates make her a true standout,” Sarenga-Borchard said. “Aleni is a powerhouse as a base in stunting. She pushes her stunt partners to keep working until they achieve their goals,” said volunteer coach Sterling Davis.

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Letters FFA October Member of the Month The October FFA member of the month is Guadalupe Lopez. Guadalupe is a student who is incredibly devoted to our chapter and has been for the last three years of her membership. Just in this last month, Guadalupe has been a huge Courtesy photo help in selling our olive oil, and other Guadalupe Lopez FFA products at the Sunday farmer's market. Guadalupe has several SAE projects, including her own greenhouse where she propagates and sells plants. Over the summer she also helped grow pumpkins to give to the kindergarteners for our annual Kinder Farm Day. On top of all of that, Guadalupe also raised three rabbits for the Yolo County Fair and placed fourth in her class for showmanship. She is also the Winters FFA Chapter Secretary and won the Outstanding Secretary award at the Yolo Section Opening and Closing competition. Guadalupe is always willing to help and is an amazing addition to our chapter. Congratulations, Lupe! RILEY HURST Winters FFA Reporter

Cadet Program — Lego • Second Place Trunk: District Office — Scooby Doo • Third Place Trunk: Mrs. Rusin from Waggoner Elementary — Candyland • Spotlight: Lety the cart lady. When TK2nd graders were asked to draw their favorite thing about Winters, the majority drew Lety and her cart. She is a legend and gave back a huge part of her profits to the PTA after our event. We look forward to the creativity and community inclusiveness within our student body next year — this event highlights the spirit of winter so well. Thank you to all our entries for bringing magic to our kids and donating a ton of candy. Our attendance was so high this year that our trunks ran out of candy in under two hours even with all the candy donations from our monsters. We have big shoes to fill next year.

Express Yourself: Class of 1973

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ABOVE: Members of the Winters High School Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento Winters. BELOW: Debbie Wulff, Cynthia Martinez, Ilene Ogando, Arleen Rubio and Carol Luce met up at the reunion.

DANIELLE SMITH Winters Combined PTA President

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Lety gave back a huge part of her profits to the PTA after the event.

Support for new middle school events

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The Winters Joint Unified School District Trunk or Treat entry featured a real-life Scooby Doo.

PTA Trunk or Treat The 2023 Trunk or Treat Champions are the Winters Police Cadet Program with their interactive homemade Lego costume and Lego carnival games. The kids LOVED their entry. Congratulations Cadet Program — way to raise the creative bar. • First Place Trunk: Winters Police

The Winters Middle School Leadership students are seeking your help again! We received so many donations at the beginning of the school year from you all, we are still stocked up with many supplies to keep us going in this second part of the school year. Thank you all so much! However, with students busy planning events for our new trimester, we thought we'd share a list of supplies we either ran out of or need for new events. It is a much smaller list this time around, since the community was so generous and gave us a great start this year. If you would like to donate again, please see the link to the SignUp Genius link at https://bit.ly/40plhqP. Thank you for your support! REBECCA CHRISP Winters Middle School

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Steve and Marilyn Skaggs traveled to Navarre, Florida, to attend the retirement ceremony for their son MSgt. Matthew Skaggs, from the U.S. Air Force. Matthew is a Winters High School graduate from the Class of 1999. He resides in Navarre with his wife Victoria, and children Danielle and Jacob.