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Consulting services approved to begin Prop. 218 efforts Voter approval would provide funding for Winters Fire staff, equipment By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer The Winters City Council passed a resolution on Nov. 21 to hire SCI Consulting services for balloting services and professional consulting. Proposition 218 requires approval by property owners in the region before it can be enacted. To ensure that property owners understand what they are voting on, and to send out a survey ensuring support, SCI Consulting has been hired. The cost of the agreement is $79,216 which will be funded with the American Rescue Plan Act. If passed by property owners, the fire department would need to come back to council every year to continue to justify
the need for it. Councilmember Carol Scianna noted that the balloting service project ensures that residents know what they are voting for. “I was kinda pleased to see the robust sort of effort to do the outreach and survey residents to get buy-in and make sure that they are on board,” Scianna said. “And it’s kind of phased, so that if unfortunately they don’t seem to be supporting, we won’t be spending all the money.” The survey about Proposition 218 will be sent both in the Winters Fire Protection District and city of Winters, both of which are run by the Winters Fire Department.
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Council approves LDS Subdivision completion By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer
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The Winters City Council unanimously approved the Shandalla LDS Subdivision public improvements on Nov. 21, these public improvements include infrastructure of utilities as well as roadway improvements. With the LDS Subdivision, off of Anderson Avenue, the next steps are for the city clerk to file a Notice of Completion which will allow for the release of the
Performance and Improvement bonds. The subdivision has 15 single-parcel homes. One of the issues that this project faces is the street names. In 2021, the plans submitted to the city of Winters stated that the names of the streets would be Bishop Street and Dote Court. However they currently stand as Karnail Street and Gurmit Court. City Engineer, Megan Buche explains that this error that occurred with the contractor, would be a difficult one to repair at this point in the process. “There are addresses now associated with the street
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High winds funneled smoke from vegetation fires across the Buckeye Road area on Thanksgiving Day.
High winds fuel multiple fires By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Winters Fire crews were busy over the Thanksgiving holiday as strong winds fueled the flames of multiple fires starting on Thursday afternoon. Fire Chief Jack S. Snyder III said Winters Fire crews were dispatched to four different fires from Nov. 23 to Nov. 26.
Mariani Nut fire A Winters Fire crew drove out to Mariani Nut Co. on Buckeye Road at 11:49 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23, for a smoke investigation. Snyder said a column of smoke was visible from the fire station and on arrival at the scene they discovered Mariani staff working to extinguish four piles of debris that were on fire. According to Snyder, green decomposing shells had
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Index
We at he r Date
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Low
Aug. 21
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68˚
36˚
Aug. 22
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67˚
39˚
Aug. 23
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69˚
47˚
Aug. 24
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60˚
43˚
Eventos hispanos ....... A-2
Aug. 25
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61˚
31˚
Aug. 26
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62˚
28˚
Opinion ......................... B-3
Aug. 27
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61˚
30˚
Real Estate ................... B-2
Rain for week: 0.00 in. Season’s total: 1.69 in. Last sn. to date: 2.09 in.
Classifieds ................... B-4 Community .................. A-2
Sports ........................... B-5
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Winters Fire Chief Jack Snyder and West Plainfield Fire Captain Scott Bravo monitor the large burning pile at Mariani Nut Co. early Friday morning. location after clearing a fire on County Road 88. High winds had picked up again and moved more embers onto surrounding piles. Snyder said they were able to get on the scene quickly and begin work with the engine and hoses that had been stationed earlier. The incident was raised to a twoalarm fire. Fire crews worked to extinguish the flames and cool down hot areas as Mariani
Nut crews worked to move burning materials into one main burning pile. “They were able to move piles, everything is contained in the overhang and the property owners are monitoring it,” Synder said. “Everything is contained. Now that the winds have died down it’s less of a worry on our part.” Snyder said the “winds were the game changer” in a situation that normally can
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Parents, Winter JUSD collaboration strengthens special education resources Lauren Richardson and Maribel Villalobos know what it is like to see their kids struggle academically among their peers. Like any mother bears, Richardson and Villalobos found a way to come to advocate for their children. Together, the
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spontaneously combusted due to the weather elements. While the occurrence happens regularly and Mariani Nut Co has procedures in place to handle them, the 30 mph winds picked up and blew embers into second pile and to a larger pile under a shed. “(The wind) created a lot of havoc,” Snyder said. “The winds were blowing through the building — it was acting like a chimney. It was pushing all the smoke out. Our goal was to not lose the structure when we first got there.” Snyder said fire crews worked to control the small vegetation fires and stationed an engine at the scene as Mariani Nut crews continued to process the fire. Early on Friday morning, fire crews raced back to the Buckeye Road
Winters rainfall season began 7/1/23. Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m. daily by local weatherman Joe Bristow.
co-founders of Sensory Friends of Winters work directly with educators to ensure youths with special education needs have every opportunity to flourish. “Our children already have all the odds stacked against them, but as parents, we have the power to fiercely advocate for them so that they have the same opportunities as their typically developed peers,” Villalobos said. Speaking on behalf of their children, the co-founders work with Winters Joint Unified School District Director of Special Education Jenny Pinedo, teachers and other school administrators. Pinedo said she appreciates parents’ crucial role, particularly those involved with groups like Sensory Friends of Winters. “Parents are invaluable partners in the
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education process, providing unique insights into their children’s needs that are essential for educators to consider,” Pinedo said. Sensory Friends of Winters and similar parent groups bring a wealth of firsthand experience and knowledge about their children’s specific needs and challenges, added Pinedo. “These parents are experts in understanding the nuances of their children’s sensory experiences, learning styles, and daily struggles that may not be immedi-
ately apparent in the school environment,” Pinedo said. Richardson said the school district’s SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) is a great way to learn more about what the school can offer and meet in person with the administration at least four times a year. “This is a learning opportunity that the school district provides for parents who want to learn how to navigate IEPs (individualized education plan) and what is currently going on with special education,” Richardson said. But it’s not just the meetings that make a difference; the intimate bond between educators, students, and parents also greatly matters. According to Richardson, advocating entails having a relationship with
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Lake Berryessa water levels down Express staff The water level of Lake Berryessa went down during the past week by 0.09 feet, with a decrease in the storage of 1,536 acre-feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 28, the lake
level was 421.54 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,219,416 acre-feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 95 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.
Youth basketball league returns, registration open cessful if we don’t develop a youth program,” Davis said. “That’s a long-term vision for this youth league.”
By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Registration for the revived Winters Youth Basketball Program is officially open. Program coordinator Zach Davis is working to bring the program back to the community after a three-year hiatus. With assistance from his wife Sterling, his goal is to launch a modified model of the youth basketball program, create a partnership with Winters High School basketball athletes and find regular volunteers to help run it in future seasons. Davis is an avid basketball fan and not only played as a student in high school and college, but is the WHS girls varsity basketball team assistant coach, and was formerly an assistant coach for the boys varsity basketball team. The original youth basketball program ceased in 2021 when longtime program coordinator Ruben Valencia had to step away due to other commitments. Although the city of Winters brought in a third-party program to run a youth basketball league in 2022, Davis said a lot of families
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were dissatisfied with the execution of it. “Youth basketball hasn’t been offered in three years. I know there is a need for it. I was disappointed by the outside organization last year,” Davis said. “They didn’t have enough coaches and a lack of structure in the Kindergarten through first grade teams.” From experience in working with athletes at the high school level, Davis said he wants to see the high school basketball program become more successful with the presence of youth-basketball experience – similar to how the Winters Little League and Winters Jr. Warriors have helped to develop a culture of baseball and football players. I love basketball. The high school program won’t be as suc-
The program is open to students in kindergarten through fifth grade and there are limited spots available across the three age-group sections. Registration fees are $50 for Kindergarten through first grade and $100 for second through fifth grade. The number of spots for the initial registration is limited to 32 children per grade level. A waitlist will be created for maxed grade levels, and if space becomes available those spots will be filled from the waitlist based on the timestamp of the registration. The last day to register is Dec. 18. The registration link is available on the city of Winters website at https://tinyurl. com/3db6vyre and on the youth basketball Facebook page facebook.com/WintersYouthBasketball.
Program details Davis said the finalized season schedule will be available after registration closes and he knows how many youth athletes will participate. Athletes will be placed on co-ed teams based on the three age sections. Games are expected to begin at 8 a.m. for the youngest age group on Saturdays between Jan. 6 to Feb. 24, 2024. The season is scheduled to avoid
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Fideicomisarios revisan borrador del plan maestro de instalaciones y plan de implementación Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso Los fideicomisarios pudieron ver en su totalidad un borrador para el Plan Maestro de Instalaciones y el Plan de Implementación presentado en la reunión de la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District - Winters JUSD) el pasado 16 de Noviembre. Jennifer Gibb, gerente de proyectos de Van Pelt Construction Services, y Trent Sommers, arquitecto principal de CA+SA Studio, han trabajado con los fideicomisarios desde Enero a través de una serie de sesiones de estudio para discutir si los espacios en cada sitio escolar están sobre o sub-utilizados y si hay un número dedicado de aulas que se utilizan para espacios de apoyo estudiantil o programas especiales. A través de estas discusiones, los fideicomisarios identificaron prioridades en programas y proyectos para darle dirección a Gibb y Sommers para desarrollar el Plan Maestro de Instalaciones y el Plan de Implementación. El superintendente Rody Boonchouy dijo que el Plan Maestro de Instalaciones es una evaluación general de las “necesidades de instalaciones” del distrito escolar y describe, por sitio escolar, las necesidades en las que los fideicomisarios y el personal de Winters JUSD deberían pensar para los proyectos de mantenimiento, construcción y desarrollo.
Plan Maestro de Instalaciones El Plan Maestro de Instalaciones suma alrededor de $72,058,961 millones de proyectos potenciales. “El Plan Maestro de Instalaciones es un documento vivo al que queremos volver a utilizar a medida que la
comunidad crece y las necesidades cambian,” dijo Boonchouy. El perfil del distrito escolar para el Plan Maestro de Instalaciones identificó 11 proyectos y necesidades de: • Necesidades de modernización a corto plazo (actualizadas hasta el 2024) por un total de $14,612,801 • Necesidades de modernización intermedia (para el 2025 al 2027) por un total de $5,334,326 • Necesidades de modernización a largo plazo (para el 2028 y años posteriores) por un total de $4,899,313 • Costos de obras públicas de $4,796,246 • El edificio de agricultura del Winters High School necesita un total de $4,950,432 a corto plazo • Modernizaciones del campo de béisbol del WHS por un total de $3,160,000 • Mantenimiento general de edificios portátiles y reubicables existentes por un total de $2,373,800
• Crear aulas de jardín de infantes de transición (TK) que cumplan con el Título 5 por un total de $17,775,450 • Proyectos para abordar las necesidades del servicio de alimentos y un salón de usos múltiples para la Waggoner Elementary por un total de $11,573,920 • Giro artificial en el anfiteatro de Winters Middle School por un total de $296,193 • Vestuario modular en WMS por un total de $1,690,000
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FIRES Continued from Page 1 be contained by staff. The big burn pile will eventually burn itself out over the next few weeks. “We had good cooperation with the Marianis and tried to make sure we were able to save as much property as we could,” Snyder said. Units from West Plainfield Fire District, Willow Oak Fire District, Madison Fire, Esparto Fire, Dixon Fire, Vacaville City Fire, Yocha Dehe Fire, Vacaville Fire Protection District, city of Davis Fire and UC Davis Fire aided in the response.
County Road 88 fire Fire crews headed to County Road 88 for a smoke investigation at 12:28 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, and found about 4 acres on fire when they arrived. Snyder said the high winds were blowing flames toward a structure and fire crews began efforts to protect it. Snyder bumped the status to a second-alarm fire, and 10 minutes after the West
PARENTS Continued from Page 1 their children’s teachers, who are almost like family. “I often say that my children’s teachers are their third parent, as they spend half the day with them,” Richardson said. “So, when that ‘parent’ tells you that your child is struggling in an area, may it be speech, writing, behavior, or something else, it’s our job as their actual parent to start asking questions and searching for tools to help in the classroom and out.” Pinedo echoes the same sentiments, saying parents know details only they can provide. “This information is incredibly valuable for educators, as it enhances our ability to tailor educational programs to meet the diverse needs of each student,” Pinedo said. “Parents can offer insights into effective strategies, accommodations, and interventions that have proven successful in the home setting.” That shared knowledge allows educators to implement targeted approaches that support the child’s development and academic progress, according to the director, who said involving parents in the decision-making process helps create
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Green River fire On Sunday, Nov. 26, a more inclusive and supportive educational environment. “By considering the input of organizations like Sensory Friends of Winters and actively engaging with SEPAC, we can work together to address challenges, set realistic goals, and ensure that the educational experience is tailored to the unique needs of each child,” Pinedo said. The understanding of unique needs changes constantly with new research and studies published on special education. Those studies are essential, according to Pinedo. “Ongoing research contributes to a deeper understanding of diverse learning needs, leading to the development of more effective interventions and teaching strategies, and advancements in therapeutic approaches provide new possibilities for addressing specific challenges faced by students with disabilities,” Pinedo said. The integration of evidence-based practices, informed by the latest research findings, allows special education services to stay current and responsive to the unique needs of students, according to the director. “This adaptability
Winters Fire crews assisted the Dixon Fire Department at 3 p.m. with an oven fire at Green River Brewing and Taproom on Putah Creek Road. Snyder said Dixon Fire has jurisdiction over the area and is the lead on the fire investigation. Winters Fire and West Plainfield fire crews provided mutual assistance. Green River owner John Neil said they are planning on reopening the kitchen on Wednesday.
Call volume record Snyder said Winters Fire has reached a new record of calls this year. While Winters Fire crews were on scene, West Plainfield helped to respond to local emergencies. “On Thanksgiving day, West Plainfield responded to five calls within the city,” Snyder said “We surpassed our highest call volume in Winters history that day.” As of Tuesday morning, Winters Fire has received 985 calls, which is 35 more than the 950 calls this time last year. ensures that interventions are not static but can be refined based on emerging evidence, promoting continuous improvement in the quality of education provided to students with disabilities,” Pinedo said. Pinedo said collective efforts in the last two years demonstrate the district’s
can Heritage Month, specifically focusing on the local Patwin tribe and the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. As a part of the statement recognizing Native American Heritage Month, the city council specifically outlined that part of the purpose is to continue to educate. This statement encourages the local educational systems to provide accurate curriculum and recognizing the advancements of the Native American people. Reading the prepared statement, Mayor Bill Biasi explained that the government of Winters wants to ensure that the relationship between the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation continues. “The city of Winters has a meaningful government-to-government relationship with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation,” Biasi said. “And works in partnership to address the needs of the community and improve the lives of people who live within their respective jurisdictions today.”
Representing the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Omar Carrillo participated via Zoom. He thanked the city council and provided comments from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal Council . “Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is pleased to have a strong relationship with the city of Winters,” Carrillo said. “And believe that celebrating Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to enhance an understanding of California native tribes.” To learn more about the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and its history, visit yochadehe.gov/heritage/our-story.
more avenues for dialogue and providing resources that empower both students and their families, Pinedo said. “I am truly excited about the future of special education in our district, and the SEPAC plays a pivotal role in shaping that future,” Pinedo said. “SEPAC embodies the
for all grade levels. “Reading is a fundamental part of life, and creating this for students to get assistance in an informal setting creates trust between students and their community,” Richardson said. Whether assisting teachers in reading or attending monthly meetings, Richardson and Villalobos want more parents to join them in making a difference in their children’s education. “I want the community to know that we are stronger in numbers,” Villalobos said. “I ask that you help support this group by attending our monthly meetings, volunteering at our events, and spreading the message about the type of support we provide.” Richardson said when created, the driving force of Sensory Friends of Winters was to ensure all children had equal access to the resources they needed during and outside school to further their education.
LDS Continued from Page 1 names,” Buche said.” It’s a little bit more of an involved process than just changing it on the final run. So that’s something that we would have to look into.” Buche and City Manager Jeremy Craig confirmed to the city council that there are now processes in place to prevent this from happening again. Buche also added that there had been multiple inspections throughout the entire process and during those points, everything was found to be acceptable. Winters resident Kate Laddish brought up the concern for the fire and police department being able to gain access due to gates. The Council was able to confirm that both departments will have keys for emergencies.
Native American heritage The council member took it upon themselves to recognize Native AmeriSEPAC,” Pinedo said. Another successful effort was additional staffing, including adding a behaviorist and registered behavior technicians to provide specialized support. “The development of the Preschool Assessment Team reflects our commitment to early intervention
“Reading is a fundamental part of life, and creating this for students to get assistance in an informal setting creates trust between students and their community.” Lauren Richardson, parent dedication to continually improving and expanding special education services to serve Winters JUSD students better and support their families. The first and most notable is the Special Education Parent Handbook, offering valuable insights and guidance for parents. “We’ve also prioritized parent involvement by initiating regular training sessions and establishing the
and comprehensive assessments,” Pinedo said. The director said adding increased education specialist staff will also ensure a more favorable student-to-teacher ratio and personalized attention for students with diverse learning needs. As SEPAC continues the parent training sessions, it will also expand outreach initiatives, creating
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Fire Nov. 15: Toyon Lane, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury Nov. 16: Winters, Outside rubbish fire – other ~Morgan Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Grant Avenue, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury Nov. 17: Grant Avenue, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Main Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Grant Avenue, False alarm or false call – other Nov. 18: Baker Street, EMS call, – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Grant Avenue, False alarm or false call – other ~Baker Street, Structure Fire ~Taylor Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Winters, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Fourth Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury Nov. 19: Neiman Avenue, False alarm or false call – other ~Anderson Avenue/Railroad Avenue, Motor vehicle accident with injuries ~Riverview Cout, False alarm or false call – other ~Morgan Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Chapman Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Hwy 128, Good intent call – other ~Winters, Good intent call – other Nov. 20: Morgan Street, Smoke detector activation due to malfunction ~Morgan Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Morgan Street, False alarm or false call – other Nov. 21: Baker
Street, False alarm or false call – other ~Second Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Russell, Good intent call – other ~Baker Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Anderson Avenue, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Edwards Street, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury ~Russell, EMS call – excluding vehicle accident with injury
Police Arrest Log Nov. 20: Pena, Holly (Age 33), Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear
Report Log Nov. 15: 7:46 p.m., 20th block of Main Street, Audible Alarm Nov. 16: 7:30 p.m., First block of Abbey Street, Audible Alarm ~7:57 p.m., 400th block of Cottage Circle, Brandishing Weapon ~7:59 p.m., 200th block of Suffolk Place, Audible Alarm Nov. 17: 2:58 p.m., 200th block of Railroad Avenue, Petty Theft ~11:42 p.m., 500th block of East Street, Verbal Domestic Dispute Nov. 19: 1:49 p.m., Anderson Avenue/ Railroad Avenue, Traffic Collision ~2:52 p.m., 100th block of Riverview Court, Audible Alarm Nov. 20: 3:29 a.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Audible Alarm ~5:09 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Lost Property Nov. 21: 11:50 a.m., 400th block of Russell Street, Fraud ~4:52 p.m., 500th block of Second Street, Theft ~10:54 p.m., Railroad Avenue/Putah Creek Road, Vehicle Towed For our editorial policy on crime log entries, see winters express.com/unpub lishing-policy.
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Mary Gale, center, celebrated her 90th birthday anniversary on a Sunday afternoon in 1981. Her children had an open house for her at the Community Center. Pictured with her children (from left): Robert Gale, Lucille Freeman, Bud Gale, Elizabeth Struss, Laura Hayes (behind her mother), Don Gale, Mary Lou Washabaugh, Eugene Gale and Gerald Gale.
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November 30, 1928
(From the files of The Winters Advocate) SAD ACCIDENT — On Monday last, Mr. Harris, lately come to this place, was engaged in digging a well on his lot, and while they were letting him down in the tub and when about six feet from the bottom, the windlass gave way, falling into the well, striking Harris upon the forehead, glancing and striking his leg below the knee. He was taken out and Dr. Bell called, who set the limb and he is now doing well. Mr. Harris had just been married and was preparing for keeping house. At the Pioneer Brewery is a globe containing goldfish and a live bird. The bird appears as if flying through the water amongst the fishes. The illusion is perfect. It is well worth seeing. The pile driver has arrived, and work has begun on our new bridge. If the weather is fair, they design to complete it in about one month. We learn that our friend Boggs has sold out his grocery business to a gentleman from Rio Vista. Thanksgiving services were held at the Presbyterian church. We presume everything was “comme il faut.” We cannot speak from actual experience as we had not the pleasure of attending.
Winters Lodge No. 65, A.O.U.W., at a regular meeting held last Monday evening, elected the following named brethren to serve as officers for the year 1891: T.H. Fenley. Master Workman: J.H. Huston, Foreman; W.H. Freeman. Overseers H.C. Culton, Recorder: Henry Craner. Financier; and J.B. McArthur, Receiver. A number of young men of town, recognizing the need of music, have banded together and organized a brass band. They have secured the services of William Neal of Vacaville as instructor. Following is the personnel of the band: A. B. Wilson, W.P. Fassett, Fred Hemenway, Elmer Tubbs, Charlie Fassett, C.W. Sinclair, John Hockmyer, Chester Hemenway, Harry Ball, Warren Tubbs, A.B. Ish and Everett Tubbs. J.P. Chadwick suffered a dislocated right shoulder on Wednesday by the running away of a plow team. He also sustained a severe scalp wound and severe bruises. J.B. McArthur, cashier of the bank, took advantage of Thursday’s being a legal holiday and went to San Francisco and back. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Leland S. Allen and Miss Mamie Russell, which will take place next Wednesday morning.
The heirs to the late William Baker estate held their annual Thanksgiving reunion and business meeting at the home place Thursday. Mrs. J.W. Humphrey resides there and was the hostess. A big Thanksgiving dinner featured the gathering which numbered some 40 heirs, representing three generations. Misses Patty Baker, Genevie Dexter, Lillis Chapman, Marga ret Joerger and Messrs. Shirley Baker and Lloyd Brinck, students at U. C. are at their respective homes for the Thanksgiving recess. Theodore Roth of Oakland was a weekend visitor with his mother, Mrs. E. Roth. T.B. Harriman is visiting at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Irvin Clover of Woodland. Miss Vivian Young, student at Sacramento Junior College is spending the Thanksgiving recess at the W.B. Young home. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Malicki of Vallejo and P. W. Thornberry family enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at the David Hemenway home. Those who attended the big football game at the U.C. stadium Saturday report a thriller of a lifetime. Among those who attended from Winters were: Messrs. and Mesdames Arch Wolfskill, W.I. Baker, Joe R. Griffin, Dudley Furth, G.M. Sparks, V.L. Vasey, W.A. Brinck, Ray Murray, H.R. Brinck, E.H. Edwards, J.W. Ely, V.L. Herold; Misses Violet Sidwell, Evelyn Vasey, Clemence Stirn and Messrs. William Scott, John Graf and Mark Sparks.
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home that he will graduate Sunday, receiving his wings, at Ft. Sumner, New Mexico. Letters came last week from Jack Mermod in North Africa. He said they marked the calendar by noting the days that ice cream was served, on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. John J. Djubek Jr. is now attending a Signal Corps School in Hawaii. Second Lt. Warren Tufts of Davis has reported his promotion to 1st Lt., and has received his silver bars. The young lieutenant is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Warren P. Tufts. There was a fair turnout of a score or so of farmers at the A.A.A. meeting Monday night at Wolfskill school house for the farmers of Northern Solano. The officers of last year were retained for 1944. They are Wm. C. McNeill, chairman; Carl Gustafson, James Boyce and Tony Martin. Deputy Officer Fred Moody was on duty Tuesday during the absence of Chief Crowder. J.R. Griffin has been appointed local chairman of the Fourth War Loan Drive. John Young, law student in San Francisco spent the weekend holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Young. Martha Moore, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Moore, celebrated her birthday, Monday, Nov. 30, by entertaining a group of schoolmates in her country home. Those present were Carlysse Franke, Marjorie and Virginia Bishop, Betty Jean and Barbara Sattazahn, Henry, Elfreda, Lillis and Martha Moore. Mrs. John Wolfskill has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Roland McKenzie in Monticello, and visited Mrs. Sallie Ish en route home to Oakland.
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Special to the Express Serving as a caregiver for a friend or loved one can be both rewarding and taxing at the same time. The senior housing authority A Place for Mom indicates that 41 million Americans offer unpaid caregiving services, and that number is expected to increase as the aging population grows in the coming decades. Formal caregivers are paid care providers in a home or care setting. However, an informal caregiver is an unpaid individual that assists others with activities of daily living as well as medical tasks. Whether one is a formal or informal caregiver, researchers have long known that caregiving can adversely affect a caregiver’s mental and physical health. The AARP Public Policy Institute says 17 percent of caregivers feel their health in general has gotten worse due to caregiving responsibilities. The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP also indicate older caregivers caring for persons age 65 and older report a higher degree of physical strain. The fatigue that aris-
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es from caring for another person is often referred to as caregiver burnout. Since caregiving takes place over several years, the impact can escalate over time. Caregiver stress is directly related to burnout. One of the first steps to take is recognizing the signs of caregiver burnout so that action can be taken to improve the situation. The Mayo Clinic says signs of caregiver stress include: • worrying all the time • feeling tired often • changes in sleep • gaining or losing weight • becoming easily irked or angry • losing interest in activities once enjoyed • feeling sad or depressed • experiencing frequent headaches,
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During this Thanksgiving season, the Winters Senior Foundation (WSF) would like to express our thanks to the many individuals, businesses and groups in Winters that have supported us in 2023, as well as in earlier years. Without the support, we would not have been able to carry out our activities for seniors during the year. The WSF held community meetings discussing fall prevention and driver safety for seniors, ate a little ice cream while listening to wonderful local musicians, held amateur art
classes, conducted weekly chair yoga classes, held weekly social get-togethers, and made some excursions to restaurant lunch spots in the area. Currently, WSF is busy organizing its yearly Santa Bag Program and with the assistance of local volunteers and WSF board members, we will get the bags of paper products and household items delivered to seniors who could use a hand. Coming up on Dec. 14, is the WSF Christmas luncheon for all seniors (55 and older). Keep your eye out for flyers and further details on the luncheon, it will be festive and fun. Enjoy the season, stay active.
Get ready for in-home care services Metro Special to the Express Ensuring that aging loved ones can be as independent as possible while also safe and secure may require the services of a caregiver. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, on average, caregivers spend 13 days each month on tasks like shopping, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and administering medication. Many caregivers provide help with activities of daily living, whether they are informal caregivers (unpaid family) or formal caregivers (paid caregivers). Skilled nursing homes or assisted living facilities are options, and many families choose to rely on in-home care providers a few
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EV charger ribbon cutting celebration Special to the Express In collaboration with the city of Winters, Valley Clean Energy (VCE) will host a celebration of the EV charger installations at the Winters Hotel on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. Representatives from the city of Winters and VCE are expected to attend. The new EV charging station offers one level-
CONSULT Continued from Page 1 For Fire Chief Jack S. Snyder III, either of these propositions passed will help with staffing, which the department has a great need for. “While we have a robust and great volunteer program, they come in for when the calls are needed and it’s hard to do the dayto-day stuff with them,” Snyder said. “They all have jobs, they’re working to make money for their families, totally understandable.” Snyder states that some of the local districts have been able to pass this proposition and really helped with staffing. For Snyder, staffing is the first priority if passed as it would reduce overtime and help prevent fatigue. When an emergency situation happens, Snyder said that one firefighter must stay at the engine and for safety. The other firefighter cannot enter a building until backup arrives because of OSHA requirements. When the survey ballots are mailed to property owners, they will
two double charger and one 50 kW fast charger and is located in the public parking lot adjacent to the Winters Hotel at the corner of First and Abbey Streets. Winters has also successfully completed a second installation at the Winters Community Center parking lot, located at 201 Railroad Ave., with two new Level 2 dual-port chargers.
have the official city of Winters seal. They will be available in Spanish, as well initiated on a suggestion by councilmember Jesse Loren. Ballots are specified to either the rural Winters Fire District area or to properties within city limits. Resident Corinne Martinez asked if residents who have properties in both area will receive two ballots, to which Snyder said they would. Renters will not get a say in the vote of this proposition, because it is a special tax that would only affect property owners, Jeanette Hynson, SCI Senior Consultant, explained. Snyder and Hynson still want to ensure that the public is knowledgeable about the need for this proposition to pass, even if they rent and don’t pay property taxes. “We plan on getting out and trying to get our message across, explain our staffing issues,” Snyder said. “So that way we can have those questions answered before it goes to the vote, if it goes to that point. So that way they know exactly what they’re voting for and getting out of this
process.” One of the elements that Snyder wants to focus on is explaining to the public just how expensive fire equipment is. “Just as an example, we have radios that are coming to their end of life,” Snyder said. “We’re holding onto dear life with them to make sure that they work. Each radio is $10,000, so it’s a huge expense. So this will help offset, especially the general fund for the city.” Hynson shared the process timeline. They plan to send out the surveys in late January or early February, hope to get results by March, and should present to the council around April. Snyder believes this is important to pass as it will really help existing staff. “It does take a toll on family life,” Snyder said. “But our members, I’ve told you over and over again, are super committed to this community, super committed to this department, they go above and beyond, more than most will ever do and we are so grateful to have them on our staff.”
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LEAGUE Continued from Page 2 overlapping with the beginning of the youth baseball season. “It’s intentionally scheduled so it will not impact the beginning of Winters Little League,” Davis said. “Going forward the goal is to start sooner in December, based on the success of this model. Everything will be revisited at the end of the season.” All athletes will have a focus on skill and technique development before moving forward into games. There will not be any weekday practices. The Kindergarten and firstgrade teams will have 60 minutes on Saturdays. At the beginning of the season, the younger athletes will participate in skill development only to give them a developmentally age-appropriate timeframe to learn the basics. As the season progresses, the teams will begin to have small scrimmages. The younger athlete skills clinics will be run by parent volunteers. The other two age groups are for teams of second- and- third graders and teams of fourth and fifth graders. The older athletes will have an 80-minute split-session on Saturdays. The first half will focus on skill and technique development and the second half will be of five-on-five game against the other grade-level teams. Davis said his goal is to create a regular partnership with the WHS basketball program and get enough high school athletes to coach the second through fifthgrade teams. “By getting the high schoolers involved, it will motivate the younger kids to continue playing.” These kids look up to the high schoolers, and hopefully, by getting them involved it will motivate the younger kids to want to continue to play basketball,” Davis said. The program is accepting monetary donations to provide equipment, reversible jerseys, and first-aid kits and to begin to build the program’s funding account from scratch. The program will also be covering background checks and live scans for volunteers, as well as high school coaches. Questions can be emailed to WintersYB@gmail.com.
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7. Trabajar con expertos en la materia para identificar y maximizar las oportunidades de financiación a través de cualquier programa local, estatal o federal. Esto incluye, entre otros: el Programa Estatal de Instalaciones Escolares, la Tarifa de Desarrollador y la Mitigación de Desarrolladores, la Comisión de Energía de California y los Programas de Instalaciones Federales. 8. Revisar el sitio de la Escuela Shirley Rominger Intermediate en el 2026 para determinar el posible establecimiento de elegibilidad para la modernización en el Programa de Instalaciones Escolares del Estado para aumentar la financiación local en proyectos de instalaciones anteriores o actuales. 9. Considere explorar proyectos de uso conjunto con grupos y organizaciones comunitarias, agencias gubernamentales de la ciudad y otros recursos para acomodar y mejorar estos programas que satisfacen las necesidades de una población estudiantil diversa. Gibb dijo que les gustaría agregar otros activos del distrito escolar que suman medio millón de dólares en valor de mercado al Plan Maestro de Instalaciones. VanPelt realizó dos tasaciones en la propiedad de mantenimiento/transporte y en una propiedad vacante adicional propiedad de Winters JUSD. Ambos planes se presentaron como elementos informativos y volverán para su aprobación por parte de los Fideicomisarios en la reunión organizativa del 14 de Diciembre. La reunión de la Junta Directiva de Winters JUSD continuará llevándose a cabo en la cámara del Ayuntamiento Municipal hasta que el edificio de oficinas del distrito escolar esté autorizado para ser utilizado nuevamente después del incendio.
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Winters JUSD celebrates efforts of 52 English learners By Angela Underwood Express correspondent
Wednesdays Eat Well Yolo Drive – Through Food Distribution, Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. As supplies last, Winters High student parking lot, off Railroad Avenue Thursday, November 30 Winters Museum Celebrates 5 Years, 1–7 p.m., 13 Russell St. Capstone Project: Bouquets to Art gallery, 6 p.m., Hooby Brewing (9 E. Main St., Suite J) 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, December 1 Winters Wonderland, 4 – 7 p.m.: Elf Hunt & Cocoa Crawl, 5 p.m.: Holiday Music Performance, 6 –9 p.m.: Tree Lighting & Santa visits, Downtown Main Street & Rotary Park, visit discoverwinters.com/holidays Winters Fire Gifts for Kids Donation Drop Off, 5 p.m., Downtown Main Street & Rotary Park Saturday, December 2 WFoL Family Holiday Festival, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., Winters Community Center, visit wfol.org Winters Holiday Tractor Parade, 6 p.m.: Elf Hunt & Cocoa Crawl, 6:30 –9 p.m.: Santa visits, Downtown Main Street & Rotary Park, visit discoverwinters.com/holidays Tuesday, December 5 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council chamber (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check cityofwinters.org/city-council-meetings_/
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Thursday, December 7 Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance) Monday, December 11 Winters Climate Action Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Check cityofwinters.org/climate-action-commission
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.
While speaking multiple languages looks good on a résumé for highly educated individuals applying for six-figure jobs, it is a matter of survival for others. That is the case for more than 1 million students who speak Spanish but must learn English to succeed in America. The California Department of Education (CDE) and Winters Joint Unified School District assistant superintendent Phoebe Girimonte speaks to the importance of the high population of children of immigrants making significant progress in learning America’s mother tongue to achieve academic success and other achievements. Reclassification is not just a change in language-fluency status. It is a significant sign of an English learner’s dedication and commitment to mastering the English language. At the end of the English-learner journey, the school district celebrates students with a Reclassification Ceremony. Winters JUSD celebrated the important milestone of 52 English learners who were officially reclassified in a ceremony on Monday, Nov. 6, at Shirley Rominger Intermediate School. “The ceremony recognizes the many years of hard work and dedication on the part of each reclassified English Learner, their families, and the educational team that has supported their growth,” she said. Girimonte said all the passing students demonstrated English proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking on a statewide summative assessment while also exhibiting academic achievement on local benchmarks and teacher evaluations. There are nearly 1.114 million students who are classified as English learners, according to the CDE. That makes up 19.1 percent of California public school enrollment. The number is less than the 2021–22 school year, but still extremely high. That high number trickles down to some Winters JUSD students. When enrolled here, the language barrier is immediately addressed with a fami-
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ABOVE: One of 52 English learners receives her Proficiency in Second Language Acquisition certificate in a ceremony on Monday, Nov. 6, at Shirley Rominger Intermediate School. BELOW: From left, Brian Nuñez Murilla, Sergio Jimenez Arellana, Mateo Martinez, Andrea Lara Tenario and Kevin Kennion show off their certificates.
ly survey, Girimonte said. “If the survey indicates a language other than English, an initial assessment is administered to better understand the student’s level of English proficiency,” Girimonte said. “If it is determined that the student will benefit from additional support to gain fluency, they are classified as an English learner.” The CDE reports that 65.8 percent of English learners are in kindergarten through sixth grade, with 34.2 percent in seventh through 12th grade. Girimonte said research demonstrates that it takes four to seven years for a student to gain fluency in the target language. She is right. The CDE reports up to 2.310 million English Learners who are also proficient in English but speak a language other than English at home. That is up to 39.5 percent of California’s public school enrollment leaving school grounds and not speaking English until they return the next day. “It is critical that
educators support English learners on their journey to proficiency with integrated scaffolds and direct instruction,” Girimonte said. “Such individualized educational strategies ensure a student can access their education throughout the language acquisition process.” But in the process, so much gets lost in translation. “Language barriers sometimes inhibit parents from feeling welcomed or understood in a variety of environments,” Girimonte said, adding it is essential to assist families in participating in their children’s education. “Our district strives to provide access to all school communication and experiences through dual language publications and interpretation,” she said. The assistant superintendent said that over time, biliterate students will become biliterate adults, who can communicate with a diverse audience and have more opportunities. “These advantages
will also benefit their families,” she said. When not at home, English Learners must adapt to the American culture as soon as they shut the front door, which is why it is the district’s priority to affirm home language and culture. “Our students’ dual or multilingual abilities are assets that enrich our community and will benefit them personally and professionally in the future,” Girimonte said. “We view families as partners and know that by engaging with parents, we can improve students’ wellness and achievement.” Most of all, Girimonte said parents agree that reclassification is appropriate. “Winters JUSD serves a diverse student population, and our English learners each have unique strengths and challenges,” Girimonte said. “The annual reclassification ceremony is always exciting and validating because we get to celebrate the individual accomplishments of each student.”
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A group of Winters residents took a copy of the Winters Express on their annual deer hunt to the Sombrero Ranch in Craig, Colorado. A great time was had by all of the trip. The hunters include ranch owner Donald Broom, Jason Bryson (Knights Landing), and Winters residents Mark Ramos, Steven Warren, Lorin Warren, Rob Warren, Tyler Tufts and Stan Tufts.
B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Key points from October resale-housing report C.A.R. registered a sales decline from a year ago in October, with 16 counties dropping more than 10 percent and four counties falling more than 20 percent from last October. Del Norte (-47.4 percent) had the biggest dip in sales, followed by Stanislaus (-28.0 percent), and Tehama (-25.0 percent).Fifteen counties increased in sales from last year, with Trinity (600 percent) gaining the most yearover-year, followed by Napa (49.1 percent) and Lassen (46.7 percent). • At the regional level, home prices increased from a year ago in all except one major region in October. The Central Coast recorded the largest year-over-year gain in its median price (12 percent) and was
California Association of Realtors Special to the Express Key points from C.A.R.’s October 2023 resale-housing report include: • At the regional level, all major regions except one dipped in October on a yearover-year basis, with one dropping more than 10 percent from a year ago. The Central Valley region experienced the biggest sales dip of -11.3 percent from last year, followed by Southern California (-7.4 percent), the San Francisco Bay Area (-3.9 percent) and the Far North (-2.3 percent). The Central Coast (1.9 percent) was the only region that posted a sales increase from last October. • Thirty-six of the 52 counties tracked by
the only region with a double-digit price increase from a year ago.Three out of four counties within the Central Coast region posted an annual price gain, with Monterey (29.8 percent) and Santa Barbara (22.9 percent) both registering price gains of over 20 percent from the prior year. The Southern California region (6.5 percent), the San Francisco Bay Area (5.7 percent) and the Central Valley (4.0 percent) also experienced modest median price increases from a year ago. The Far North region (-4.3 percent) was the only region that registered a price decline from October 2022. • Home prices improved in many counties across the state, but 13 counties continued to register a year-
over-year decline in their median prices in October. Del Norte posted the biggest price decline with a drop of -21.1 percent from last October, followed by Mendocino (-17.7 percent) and Lassen (-14.8 percent). On the other hand, 39 counties recorded an annual median price increase, with Tehama (35.8 percent) recording the biggest jump, followed by Monterey (29.8 percent) and Santa Barbara (22.9 percent). • At least half of the homes sold above their asking price in five California counties. Four of those five counties were in the Bay Area region. Alameda (72 percent) recorded the biggest share in the entire state, followed by San Francisco (67 percent), Santa Clara (65
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Price Reduced $10,000! RECENTLY BUILT IN 2021, this 2-story home offers an open floor plan with kitchen & living room combo, 1/2 bathroom downstairs & upstairs leads to primary bedroom/ensuite bath, 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 bathroom + den. Step outside to enjoy your private backyard w/ a covered patio, string lighting, water fountain, red flagstone & low maintenance landscaping. Seller credit available to help buy down your interest rate! CALL ME FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING - WILL NOT LAST - (916) 849-8700! Ashley Rose Real Estate Investment Advisor, Northern California, DRE# 02099478, Intero Real Estate
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basis for seven straight months, and a further decline in each of the last six months all registered more than 20 percent year-over-year. That said, mortgage rates have been coming down in recent weeks as the Fed paused rate hikes at the latest meeting and recent economic news pointed to a slowing economy. Further decline in mortgage rates should alleviate pressures on both the supply side and the demand side of the housing market in the coming months. • Nearly two-thirds of all counties (31) registered declines in active listings from last year, with 27 of them dropping more than 10 percent on a year-over-year basis. Mono (-40.6 percent) posted the biggest year-over-year drop in October, followed by Contra Costa (-40.2 percent) and Merced (-35.1 percent). Nineteen counties recorded a year-over-year gain, with Mariposa registering the largest
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percent) and San Mateo (58 percent). Glenn County (50 percent) in the Central Valley region was the remaining county with half of its homes selling above the asking price. • Housing supply in California continued to shrink from a year ago in October as mortgage rates remained elevated. The statewide unsold inventory index (UII), which measures the number of months needed to sell the supply of homes on the market at the current sales rate, was 2.7 months in October 2023 and 3.1 months last October. • Housing inventory in California slid back in October from the prior month as the market continued to grapple with high mortgage rates. The statewide unsold inventory index (UII) decreased -3.6 percent on a month-overmonth basis and fell below last October by -12.9 percent. Active listings at the state level continued to dip on a year-over year
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t is not often that the Wallaces gather in the same place, but most of us made it to Thanksgiving this year. My brother John and his wife Monica hosted 28 at their country home on the Horseshoe. That might be a new family record. The dining table went through two rooms and formed a large L with just enough room to squeeze by to find the food court. No one was going to starve at this event. My sister Lois and her family were here from all over the country, including the Seattle area to New York. Our son Robert and his family were here from Boise and daughter Laura and family made it all the way from Ripon. Brother Jim couldn’t make it as he is home in Benicia after having bypass surgery and a pacemaker put in his chest a few weeks ago. He is being taken care of by his wife Mary, but Lois dropped by to see him and deliver some leftovers before she headed for home. His daughter’s family and grandchildren made it here from Davis. There were lots of cousins in the room. Monica didn’t want to be left out, so her family was all there, which brings me to
the blood. Did I mention that my brotherin-law is a doctor and two of his children are graduating from medical school in May? As I was trying to finish another piece of pumpkin pie, I heard a loud crash. Someone commented, “that didn’t sound good.” There was some laughter and “is there a doctor in the house?” One of the medical students raised a hand, to which her father said that there is only one doctor here as he got up but quickly returned to his chair. My nephew Scott was sporting a new pair of Italian shoes, with leather soles, when he slipped on the wooden stairs while carrying a glass of wine. One piece of glass went into his palm while another piece tried to amputate one of his fingers. Did I mention that there was a lot of blood? At first I thought it was wine, but it wasn’t. CSI jokes started almost immediately, especially after someone pointed out the blood splatter on the walls. As the stairs were being cleaned, Gilley, the soon-to-be doctor, took care of her cousin with the help of Monica’s brother-in-law, Robert the EMT. That was the entertainment
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Horoscopes ARIES (Mar 21/Apr 20) You may have difficulty reaching people this week, Aries. Whether it’s difficulty getting attention or tech issues affecting communication, use the situation as an opportunity to relax. TAURUS (Apr 21/May 21) Taurus, a challenging project may lead you to throw yourself into work even more than usual over the course of the week. Remember to take time to exhale. GEMINI (May 22/Jun 21) Visit someone in person if you are looking to catch up or have a meaningful conversation, Gemini. Skip impersonal text messages or social media posts and meet face-to-face. CANCER (Jun 22/Jul 22) Unfortunate financial news may come your way, Cancer. Take the developments in stride and resolve to overcome them. Seek advice on how to do so, if necessary. LEO (Jul 23/Aug 23) Leo, there is a strong desire for romance surrounding you. Whether you want to spice up a current relationship or are seeking a new one, this is the week to put out feelers. VIRGO (Aug 24/Sept 22) Virgo, enjoy a unique chance to spend quality time with someone you love. Enjoy the experience in the moment and resolve to spend more time together. LIBRA (Sept 23/Oct 23) An unexpected meeting with a friend and subsequent conversation could leave you feeling a little shaken, Libra. You will learn things that give you a new perspective. SCORPIO (Oct 24/Nov 22) You could experience a desire to make sudden changes to your home life, work situation or even a relationship, Scorpio. Stagnation has set in, but now is not the time for big moves. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23/Dec 21) Sagittarius, if a message arrives from someone who lives far away, you may be prompted to hop in the car or on a plane and visit that person. An impromptu trip could be fun. CAPRICORN (Dec 22/Jan 20) Look into all of the facts surrounding an offer to increase your income, Capricorn. It could be too good to be true, or it might be a legitimate deal. You need to sort things out. AQUARIUS (Jan 21/Feb 18) Aquarius, this week you may encounter someone who is very interested in you. The resulting attention can be quite flattering. You’ll need to decide if it should go further. PISCES (Feb 19/Mar 20) Situations that arise this week could have you feeling stressed, Pisces. Find ways you can separate yourself from certain situations that rile you up, even if it means a five-minute break.
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HOMES Continued from Page 2 yearly gain of 38.1 percent, followed by Del Norte (31.8 percent) and Amador (29.1 percent). On a month-tomonth basis, over half of the counties (28) experienced a drop in active listings, while 22 counties recorded a monthly increase as the market moved into the off home-buying season. • New active listings at the state level dropped from a year ago for the 16th consecutive month, but the rate of decline continued to decelerate. In fact, newly added for-sale properties dipped less than 10 percent for the first time in 12 months.
The smaller year-over-year rate of decline was partly due to low-base effects though, as new active listings in October 2022 also recorded a sizeable drop from the prior year. Thirty-one of the 52 counties tracked by C.A.R. posted a decline in new active listings from October 2022, with Calaveras dropping the most at -35.9 percent, while new active listings in Merced (-35.5 percent) and Kings (-31.0 percent) both plunged more than 30 percent year-over-year.Twenty counties recorded a gain in new active listings from a year ago, with Mono (300 percent) adding the most, followed by Del Norte (64.3 percent) and Plumas (47.4
percent). • The median number of days it took to sell a California single-family home was 20 days in October and 28 days in October 2022. • C.A.R.’s statewide salesprice-to-list-price ratio* was 100 percent in October 2023 and 97.3 percent in October 2022. • The statewide average price per square foot** for an existing single-family home was $421, up from $396 in October a year ago. • The 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rate averaged 7.62 percent in October, up from 6.90 percent in October 2022, according to C.A.R.’s calculations based on Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage survey data.
QUICK Continued from Page 3 until the 49ers took care of the Seahawks. My permanent tenant, Sherri, and I cooked a turkey, she made gravy, a casserole and brownies, too. As I was taking the turkey out of the oven, Sherri commented that it was upside down. The back of the turkey was a nice golden brown, with the breast a nice pale color from sitting in chicken broth. I don’t think anyone noticed after I carved it up and put it on a platter.
One of the problems with going to someone else’s home for Thanksgiving is that you don’t get leftovers. I kept one of the legs, wings and some white meat for sandwiches the next day, so all was right with the world. Scott is healing nicely and I think the shoes are staying in the closet until next year. I’m hoping that everyone had a great, bloodless, Thanksgiving. My Christmas lights are up, so it is time to relax and have a good week.
Legal Advertising FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20230938 11/03/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: INVICTUS HAIR STUDIO Physical Address: 903 3RD ST, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: 102 LAUREN CT, WINTERS, CA 95694 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: JULIO IVAN JARAMILLO, 102 LAUREN CT, WINTERS, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: N/A /s/ Julio Jaramillo 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 22, 29, December 6, 13, 2023 #463 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 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 F20230976 11/17/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: MONARCH CRAFTSMANSHIP Physical Address: 1296 E. GIBSON ROAD SUITE A #258, WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA 95776 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: BRAINSTORM CONCEPTS LLC, 1401 21ST STREET SUITE R, SACRAMENTO, CALIFOR 95811 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Date of Business: 10/01/2023 /s/ John Canchola Title of Officer Signing: MANAGING MEMBER, BRAINSTORM CONCEPTS 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 November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 2023 #466
Storage Lien Sale There will be a lien sale at Winters Self Storage (W.S.S.), 807 Railroad Ave, Winters, CA. 95694 on December 12th 2023 at 11:00 A.M. This and enforcement is authorized by Division 8, Chapter 10,of the California Business & Professions Code, commencing without warranty or guarantee for Cash only. Purchased items must be removed from W.S.S. immediately following the sale. The following is a general description of items to be sold: B-35 Kathleen Quiroz: folding chair, bedding, skill saw, pc monitor, portable fan, backpack, blankets, small tool box misc. plastic storage totes. Auctioneer. Bond # 0342850 11/22, 11/29 #462
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 F20230945 11/08/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: H ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL CLINIC Physical Address: 2056 LYNDELL TERRACE, SUITE 140, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: SUNG KI HONG, 4447 COWELL BLVD, APT 35, DAVIS, CA 95618 Business Classification: Individual Date of Business: 11/08/2023 /s/ Sung Ki Hong 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 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2023 #460
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 318 1st St, Winters, CA 95694, the City Council of the City of Winters will conduct a public hearing concerning proposed updates to certain miscellaneous fees and charges for services or regulatory activity provided by the City("Fees"). At the public hearing, members of the public will be afforded an opportunity to make oral or written presentations concerning the proposed updated Fees. All interested persons may present oral comments and information at the Public Hearing or may submit written comments and information to the City Council at any time prior to the hearing by delivering them to the City Clerk’s Office. The data supporting the Fees is available for review at City Hall, located at 318 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694, during regular office hours. Any further information may be obtained by contacting the Finance Department for the City at (530) 794-6700. Court challenges to any public hearing items may be limited to only those issues which are raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the public hearing. Published on: November 22nd and November 29th #465
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
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Ruth Dorothy ONeil Hemenway filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. RUTH DOROTHY ONEIL HEMENWAY to Proposed name a. RUTH DOROTHY ONEIL 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: 12/20/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 11 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
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: 11/6/23 Timothy L. Fall Judge of the Superior Court Published November 22, 29, December 6, 13, 2023 #464
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2023-2289
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 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 F20230957 11/13/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: SOLO Physical Address: 102 MAIN STREET, WINTERS, CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: MCCLAIN CONSULTANT LLC, 102 MAIN STREET, WINTERS, CA 95694 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Date of Business: 11/01/2023 /s/ Michelle McClain Title of Officer Signing: PRESIDENT, MCCLAIN CONSULTANT 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 November 22, 29, December 6, 13, 2023 #461
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
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder Filed: 10/12/2023 FBN Number: F20230865 Old FBN Number: F20230514 The person(s) or entity listed below are abandoning the use of the following fictitious business name(s): Name of Business(es): TransCapital Property Management, Inc. 1550 Harbor Blvd., Suite 205, West Sacramento, CA 95691, Yolo County The fictitious business name was originally filed in Yolo County on 6/15/2023 and is being ABANDONED by the registrant(s) listed: Jeremiah Ivans 1550 Harbor Blvd. #205, W. Sacramento, CA 95691, Yolo Corporation or LLC name & address and county of the principal place of business: TransCapital Property Management 1550 Harbor Blvd., Suite 205, West Sacramento, CA 95691, Yolo County The business was conducted by: Corporation I declare that all information is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature: Jeremiah Ivans, Chief Financial Officer, TransCapital Property Management
Published November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2023 #458
Winters Express, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 — B5
Empowering students to make better financial decisions
Championship game ends season The Winters High School varsity football team’s season came to an end after a loss against Colusa High School in the NSCIF Division IV championship by a score of 13-42 on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The Express plans to share highlights from the game in an upcoming edition.
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n your educational journey, some classes make such an impression that you vividly recall them. Sometimes it’s the teacher who made an impact and other times it’s an experience. One experience I have consistently returned to with fond memories was of a real-life simulation where we students were assigned a job, paycheck and a list of tasks that included paying bills, writing checks, buying groceries and providing for ourselves (and for others, our families). It truly opened my eyes and helped prepare me for life after leaving home when I would independently have to pay bills, budget for groceries and gas, save up for extras, and more. When the opportunity to send my sons to similar finance workshops, I sent them without a doubt that it would be valuable for them. During a Kiwanis Club of Winters meeting, I shared the experience and mentioned that I would love to bring something similar to Winters students. Courtney Caruso told me that Liz Coman had just proposed something similar after attending a Mad City Money workshop in Woodland and things quickly fell into place. Through some quick meetings with the superintendent and Winters High School principal, document gathering and volunteer recruitment, we were more than excited to work with Travis Credit Union to bring
the Mad City Money financial experience to WHS seniors and Wolfskill Career Readiness Academy students. As a person who has lived some hard knocks of poor decision-making, it was amusing and heartwarming to see students go through a modernized version of what I went through in seventh grade. The goal was to give them the experience in a safe environment and volunteers attempted to upsell them to see what kind of financial choices they would make. In the clothing booth, where I was assigned, there were four tiers of clothing options based on price. Students could choose to pay for the high-end labels or to enjoy the life of thrift-store bargain hunting, with options of department stores or discount stores in between. Additionally, we had grooming and care and that was where some hard choices had to be made regarding how often to get a haircut and what kind of makeup they could afford each month. After selecting the second-highest option, one student was dismayed that there was only $200 left in her budget for the month.
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ered for pizza and we swapped stories of choices that were made that day. I had a good chuckle when Paul Myer told me that he had sold a lot of luxury cars and trucks, only to have them returned for used cars. Trustee Joedy Michael mentioned how shocked some students were at the cost of child care. I’m not sure if the students had as much fun as we adult volunteers had, but I hope that the experience was beneficial. It seemed like the event was a success and our group plans to bring it back next year. I think it would be beneficial to all students to learn about budgeting and money management. I know some teachers already have some sort of process in their classrooms.
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f you have an idea for an activity or workshop that you think would help to empower students and give them the opportunity to learn some new skills, I encourage you to reach out to the school district. It takes a village to raise our youth. In a town like Winters which is already full of folks who want to support and uplift each other, all it takes is one person willing to speak up or volunteer some time out of their day to make a difference.
At the clothing booth, students had to select a monthly budget for clothing and grooming care for themselves and for a spouse if they were assigned one. Travis Credit Union teamed up with Winters High School to bring the Mad City Money financial workshop to seniors on Nov. 3.
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Letters WMS toy drive seeks gift donations Winters Middle School is hosting a toy drive from Dec. 4–8! All donated toys will go to Yolo County Toys for Tots and benefit Yolo County families in need. If you’d like to donate, please bring new, unwrapped toys to the WMS office or send them to school with your student. Thank you for your continued support! REBECCA CHRISP Winters Middle School
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Dickens in the Valley supports Friends of MOW Special to the Express Friends of Meals on Wheels is excited to announce the return of its signature event, Dickens in the Valley, a holiday home tour, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Start off the holidays by touring five beautiful Woodland-area homes all decked
out for the season. There’s something for everyone on this tour from classic (the Mahoney home at 1404 Midway) to modern (Chavarria Home at 1813 Estrada Dr. and Contreras Home at 1440 Blanchard Dr.) and two beautiful country homes at 15475 County Road 97A (Soden Home) and 18202
Gadwall St. (Sitts Home). All proceeds will benefit Friends of Meals on Wheels. In the past year Friends has donated more than $60,000 which was used to purchase new equipment for the new Meals on Wheels office and kitchen in addition to hot and cold bags to deliver
food to area seniors. “Senior food insecurity and isolation in Yolo County have risen dramatically since the pandemic’s onset, and food and fuel inflation are intensifying the needs for assistance for thousands of aging adults, including in rural areas,” said executive
Director Joy Cohan. Tickets for the Holiday Home Tour are available in advance for $30 per person at the following Woodland businesses: Corner Drug at 602 Main St., Embellish Décor & Gifts at 540 Main St. or online at https://2023 fomowdickens.eventbrite. com.
WTC’s cast gives phenomenal performance in ‘The Miracle Worker’ By Holly Haviland Entertainment correspondant Everything has a word to describe it and with those words, we can communicate how we feel and what we want. It’s easy to take for granted our ability to see and hear the world around us. “The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson, presented by Winters Theatre Company, was a great reminder that being able to communicate is paramount to understanding one another. Watching Iris Girimonte portray Helen Keller, I was reminded of how strong the human spirit can be. The play begins by showing us a young couple realizing something isn’t quite right with their baby Helen Keller. The baby does not flinch or react in normal ways, leading them to understand that she is blind and deaf. The Keller family is an exasperated bunch that pity Helen so much that they treat her as if she were a pet. Helen’s mother Kate (Cameron Toney) pleads with her husband Captain Keller (Bryan Pro) to enlist
help from Perkins School for the Blind. We meet Annie Sullivan (Alexis Velasquez) who soon comes to their aid. Velasquez shows us an incredibly moving performance as Helen’s teacher, a young woman who has dealt with blindness herself. Annie struggles with training Helen into obedience at first, but her steadfastness proves fruitful as she continuously signs words and shares their meaning through touch. A power struggle develops between the Kellers and Annie over an unruly Helen. Thankfully, James Keller (Kenneth Matheson) lends his sanity to the situation and grounds his parents a bit, so that Annie may do her job. The audience thoroughly appreciated the humorous moments of tension between Captain and Annie and the dining room scenes with Helen. The performance of these characters, in my opinion, was nothing short of fabulous. The set, sound, and lighting design did an effective job at relay-
ing the time period and mood for each scene as transitions were seamless. I was impressed by the sound team’s ability to give us insight into Annie’s past without too much reenactment. They really hit the mark with Jimmy Sullivan’s perfectly timed cries (Quincy Gibbs). We really see the love and tenderness between mother and child in the very last scene, after Annie finally gets through to Helen with sign language. My 10-year-old son enthusiastically clapped at the end and told me how wonderful he thought the play was, proving this play to be family-friendly across a wide span of ages. The Winters Theatre Company clearly loves what they do through their selective cast work, creative directing and effective mood setting gets the job done. Director Jesse Akers and Assistant Director Bridget O’Flaherty do a phenomenal job sharing the strength and beauty of determination in overcoming obstacles even in the toughest of circumstances.
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Tractors and festive fun are coming to town Express staff The annual Winters Holiday Tractor Parade and Winters Wonderland events are coming back this year. The two-day event has family-fun events scheduled on Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2 for the whole community. For the second year, the city of Winters teamed
up with Bay Area Pop Up Events to plan and organize all the details to provide a fun, safe, family-friendly experience. Event information is available at winterstractorparade.com and discoverwinters.com/holidays.
Friday, Dec. 1 Winters Wonderland The festivities kick off
on Friday, Dec. 1, starting at 2 p.m. with the Holiday Marketplace in Rotary Park and along Downtown Main Street. The Holiday Marketplace features vendors and children’s activities. Later that evening, enjoy cocoa and find hidden elves in participating downtown businesses. There will be live entertainment from Winters
school bands, the annual Winters Tree Lighting Ceremony, and a special meetand-greet event with Santa and friends.
Road closures On Friday, Main Street will be closed starting at 1 p.m. from Elliot and Second Streets until 10 p.m. The Railroad Avenue and Main Street intersection
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• Rotary Park (Railroad Avenue and Main Street) From 2 to 9 p.m., the Holiday Marketplace will feature face painting, a handson tie-dye activity, local
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The Winters Holiday Tractor Parade is an annual tradition that goes ahead rain or shine. Thousands of visitors lined up and down Main Street in 2022 in a downpour to watch tractors parade the street decked out with lights and festive cheer.
Winters Wonderland event fosters local holiday spirit By Angela Underwood Express correspondent It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Winters points it out perfectly. Beginning with the Winters Wonderland Elf Hunt and Cocoa Crawl, the annual event kicks off the holiday season in the community. Between the Holiday Tractor Parade route along Main Street and seeking out elves, it is impossible not to feel the season’s magic. Inesita Arce, an El Pueblo Meat Market & Taqueria owner, has been opening their doors to the parade since it started. “What we remember is that attendance was low, and we wondered if this event would be successful in the future?” Acre said. “We were so wrong.”
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The parade entry from Stumpy Trucking is a favorite among locals as it honors the memory of Winters resident Adam Davis. Linda Hightower/ Courtesy photo
TRACTORS Continued from Page 1 vendors with holiday gifts and toys, and holiday music. (El• Main Street liot Street to Second Street) From 2 to 9 p.m. enjoy food vendors and food trucks featuring a variety of cuisines, the Holiday Marketplace with more holiday-themed exhibitors, Solano Jumps with inflatable attractions and more family-fun activities. The Winters Downtown Business Association will host the fourth annual Winters Wonderland Elf Hunt and Cocoa Crawl from 4 to 7 p.m. First, check-in outside of the Farmer’s Closet (9 Main St.) to grab a Cocoa Crawl Passport and try some elf juice. Get ready to explore downtown Winters to discover hidden elves and sample hot cocoa at 15 local businesses. Back at Rotary Park, from 5 to 5:45 p.m., the Winters Middle School and Winters
High School bands will perform at the Gazebo. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Families can attend a meet-and-greet with Santa and friends at the Gazebo immediately following the Tree Lighting Ceremony until 9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2 Holiday Tractor Parade More festive activities are being hosted on Saturday, Dec. 2 starting at 10 a.m. in Rotary Park and at 2 p.m. at Winters City Park prior to the start of the annual Holiday Tractor Parade on Main Street.
Road closures/detours On Saturday, Main Street will close between Haven Street and Grant Avenue from 2 to 9 p.m. for parade staging. From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Main Street will be closed between Elliot and First Streets, and Railroad Avenue will close between Abbey and Russell Streets.
From 3 to 9 p.m., Main Street and E. Main Street will close from Haven to Morgan Streets. Morgan Street will be closed from E. Main Street to E. Baker Street for the parade and dispersal. Fourth Street will remain open until 5:45 p.m. for traffic to flow across town during the staging portion before the parade. On Saturday, Police Chief John P. Miller said there will be a detour for north/south traffic on Fourth Street to facilitate traffic between Russell and Abbey Streets. This intersection will close at the beginning of the parade. All other north/ south streets will be closed to through traffic until after the parade and cleanup have finished. Exit route options include Grant Avenue (Hwy. 128) to I-505. The roundabout on Grant Avenue at Walnut Lane will be closed to only east and west traffic.The intersection at Grant and Railroad avenues
will be controlled by a public safety official. There will be no left turns except southbound Railroad Avenue to eastbound Grant Avenue. Winters PD highly recommends vehicles parked north of Grant Avenue and west of Railroad Avenue to consider these alternate exit routes: • Grant Avenue (Hwy. 128) to Pleasants Valley Road • Northbound Railroad Avenue (County Road 89) to County Road 29A to I-505 If parked south of Main Street, only exit southbound to Putah Creek Road as all north/south cross streets will be closed until after the parade and cleanup.
Schedule of events • Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave.) Winters Friends of the Library is hosting its annual Family Holiday Festival on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winters Community Center. The event
features family-fun activities including student music performances, visiting with Santa and browsing adult and children’s books for purchase. A display of quilts by Winters quilters will be hung with care on the walls. Children and their families can make holiday crafts including rolling beeswax candles, making reindeer handprints, hammering out tin trivets, creating glittering ornaments and more. The Winters Fortnightly Club will have an assortment of handcrafted items for sale. Mrs. Claus’ Cafe will offer homemade soup, sandwiches and cookies to purchase for lunch. • Rotary Park (Railroad Avenue and Main Street) Outside in Rotary Park, the Holiday Marketplace will be back from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. featuring: face painting, a hands-on tie-dye activity, local vendors with holiday gifts and toys, holiday music, plus food trucks and
food vendors. • Winters City Park (between Fourth Street and Haven Street) Family-friendly fun is happening at Winters City Park from 2 to 9 p.m. featuring: food vendors and food trucks featuring a variety of cuisines, the Holiday Marketplace with more holiday-themed exhibitors, Solano Jumps with inflatable attractions and a petting zoo with Friendly Pony Parties and Barnyard Pals.
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The Holiday Tractor Parade begins at 6 p.m. traveling from Haven Street to Morgan Street. This year’s parade features about 30 entries. A full listing is available at https:// tinyurl.com/56htnc3f. Families can attend a meet-and-greet with Santa and friends at the Gazebo, immediately following the Tree Lighting Ceremony, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
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ABOVE: Glass Cactus, from the School of Rock, is a youth band that performs during the parade. BELOW RIGHT: Businesses set up cocoa sampling stations during the Winters Wonderland event.
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ABOVE: El Pueblo Meat Market and Taqueria owner Baldo Arce can often be found frying up freshly made churros during the holiday events on Main Street. RIGHT: Mariani Nut Co. first debuted a team of flying reindeer in 2021 and brought them back in last year’s parade. Crystal Apilado/ Winters Express
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LEFT: Student bands from Winters Middle School and Winters High School will perform a holiday concert at the Rotary Park Gazebo on Friday. BELOW: Some businesses will have festive treats and drinks for purchase for the Winters Wonderland and Tractor Parade events. Crystal Apilado/ Winters Express
SPIRIT Continued from Page 3 At the following year’s parade, El Pueblo nearly ran out of food at their booth. That’s when the Arce family found the bond between business and community. “They both contribute to the success of the other,” Arce said. “It is a way for us to see the community bond over food, music, and, of course, the tractors.” Acre said the holiday weekend event reminds her family at the end of the other 363 days of the year; locals all want the same thing, which is to feel a part of something larger, to belong and to share the Winters spirit. That spirit drives the Winters Downtown Business Association (Winters DBA) to keep the annual Elf Hunt & Cocoa Crawl alive. Of all people, Courtney Stocking should know. The Hooby’s Brewing ownera got involved in the parade and event before opening the local business doors five years ago. “It is important for Hooby’s Brewing to be involved in any community event, big or small,” Stocking
said. “Participating shows how supportive businesses and individuals are dedicated to keeping our community’s traditions alive.” It’s also a time to mix nostalgia with novelty, according to Stocking. “By coming together, we can keep and create new growth and traditions for the community,” Stocking said. One of those newer traditions is the Elf Hunt and Cocoa Crawl. The search for the tiny mischievous elves starts at the Farmer’s Closet Boutique, where owner Lacy DeQuattro and family have event passports already prepared for hunters of all ages. DeQuattro, a business owner and a Winters DBA board member, came up with the idea a few years ago. However, the annual tractor parade inspired her and her husband Joe to open a second business location in Winters after attending the annual holiday event for more than a decade. “In the name alone, it tells you there is something special about the place, right?” DeQuattro said. “There is a small-town charm that makes you feel like you are in a Hallmark
movie when you step foot on our Main Street.” When it came to making a final decision on where to relocate, Main Street and the rest of Winters, nearly three square miles, beat out other possible second business locations, including Napa Valley. “You don’t see that when you pull up to the one stoplight in town, but there is so much more that Winters offers,” DeQuattro said.
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Start the Elf Hunt & Cocoa Crawl outside of the Farmer’s Closet Boutique (9 Main St.) to get the event passport. The map lists participating local businesses that have an elf hiding inside of the store. Select storefronts will have hot cocoa samples available to taste during the event from 4 to 7 p.m.
“You don’t see any big box stores, you don’t see any commercialized restaurants, everything is mom and pop owned minus Ace Hardware.” Once settled on Main Street herself, DeQuattro immediately got more involved. As a member of the Winters DBA, DeQuattro shared with board members her family’s fun experience at an elf hunt in Idaho. That was when the Winters Wonderland Elf Hunt and Cocoa Crawl tradition began with immediate, fullboard approval. Clad in red and green, DeQuattro and her sister Amber dressed as life-size elves and passed out elf hunt passports the first year. “We handed out so many little maps, and the kids were so excited,” she said. DeQuattro’s daughter Adaleigh (8) and niece Amber (8) now do the elf honors, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Farmer’s Closet, located at 9 Main St. “Our stop is the very first stop, so our kids give out the maps and elf power juice, which is simply green KoolAid,” DeQuattro said, of the event that ends at 7 p.m. One of the best parts of the event is the new clients that walk in the door, DeQuattro said. “We have locals come in that didn’t even know we existed,” DeQuattro said. “It’s a great way to get clients, but also a great way to give back to the community.” It is all about community for Carla Wroten and her husband Jamell, known as Mel among locals. The couple, who own Steady Eddy’s Coffee House and Roasting Room, open their coffee shop doors for the Winters Wonderland Elf Hunt and Cocoa Crawl. They also echo DeQuattro’s Hallmark movie sentiments. “We know how special our town is, and when we see tractors lit up at night, something magical happens,” Wroten said. “We
have seen this event grow year to year, and we believe it is now a part of our charm.” Wroten said the event highlights local farmers and businesses and community spirit, adding it also offers the opportunity to work with multiple nonprofit organizations. Not to mention the hunt for the tiny elves - usually decked out in red and white. “This evening is so festive, and the kids really enjoy walking around completing their passport,” Wroten said. The business owner has been behind the scenes of the event for years as a Winters District Chamber of Commerce member. Now, Wroten said she is working with city officials to get the word out about the event and encouraging residents and sponsors to get involved. “It takes a lot of city resources to make this event safe for everyone in town, so we need volunteers that evening to help with the route and help ensure the street stays clear for spectators,” Wroten said. DeQuattro’s only Christmas wish this year is that more locals attend the event. “So many people come from outside the area, but it’s in our backyard,” DeQuattro said. “Come down and experience the Christmas magic with us.” Arce agrees. “Let’s be real, the surrounding area, as the word has gotten out,” Arce said of the two-day event. “The event is an invitation to the Winters to come for one weekend in full swing and look around and see your neighborhood friends enjoying themselves just as much as you are and share in the joy of being proud you are a resident.” To learn more about the Winters Wonderland Elf Hunt and Cocoa Crawl and Holiday Tractor Parade events, visit discover winters.com/holidays.
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Winters students will put on a holiday performance during the Winters Friends of the Library ‘s Family Holiday Festival. Winters Friends of the Library/Courtesy photo
Creating memories at WFoL’s Family Holiday Festival As Winters begins to prepare for the holiday season, the members of the Winters Friends of the Library prepare for its annual Family Holiday Festival. Happening on Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave), WFoL leadership is excited to continue the tradition. The Community Center hosts a fun holiday event for all. The festival boasts students singing, Mrs Claus’ Cafe filled with desserts, savory sandwiches and minestrone soup, a book sale, a table by the Winters Fortnightly Club with handmade gift items, a meet and greet with Santa, and lots of crafts. Carol Scianna and Mary Lou Linvill, WFoL 2023 co-presidents, have both been working with the organization since the earlier years.
leaking was a big issue for the books. One of the things that originally drew Linvill to the library was her children. She found herself spending hours there with them. “When you have little kids, you know, you are actually looking for some social activities with other parents, or just adults,” Linvill said. Linvill explained that one of the previous renditions of the festival was a Christmas tree decorating festival allowing people to purchase pre-decorated trees. However, one lucky bidder could purchase a gift tree with thousands of dollars of collected items from local merchants. “For me, I wanted more,” Linvill said. “I always loved making things when I was a kid and I love making things with my children. So we got to change the focus a little bit and invite the schools to come and sing.”
Festival origins
Song of success
The library has come a long way since moving from the building that currently houses the Winters Museum, from not having a library for a time to finally having its own space in 2009. Both Scianna and Linvill were there for all the bumps along the journey. Scianna explained that while the shared museum space worked for a time, it didn’t last. “It was not great,” Scianna said. “Leaking roofs, we had to start covering the books with tarps, it was just a really sad small, small place. That was where the original festival started, so it was on a much smaller scale.” Linvill also points out that another issue that was going on with the library when it was housed in the museum was that it wasn’t able to be opened very often. While Linvill describes the old space as charming and describes a beautiful mural of birds, the roof
For WFoL, the key to a successful turnout was inviting the kids to come and sing. They had tried getting the word out to the community in other ways, but the turning point was making connections with the elementary school music teachers. “I would go beating on the doors of the elementary school,” Scianna said. “To try to get the teachers to get their classes. So sometimes you would only have like one class of first graders and it was a small group. Once in a while, you would get the whole first grade and so that was a big group and you’d get a lot more parents showing up.” They found that the key to sharing their event with the community was the music teachers; this brought plenty of kids and families to enjoy the festivities. Linvill explains that that has made a world of difference with this relatively new partnership. With that, the coordination of
By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer
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Hand-crafted quilt creations are on display in the Winters Community Center to bring color and cheer. One of the regular holiday crafts includes creating a traditional pomander where children create designs by placing whole clove buds in an orange. the events, when there was bad weather last year was a bit of a learning curve. “They brought all their classes,” Linvill said. “The parents came ... and we didn’t really logistically figure out a way how one class would get off and another class would get on. But, I mean, we did it, and the teachers who were there really helped.” With last year’s event jam-
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ABOVE: Children let their creativity fly creating homeade ornaments, candle holders and other holiday crafts. RIGHT: The Winters Friends of the Library Family Holiday Festival is open to all ages. The event features a book sale and purchases support programs and event and the Winters Community Library.
packed, this year, according to Scianna, there are multiple plans to should ensure that there is space for everyone to enjoy their children singing and allow for children to do crafts.
Community fun While WFoL uses a multipronged approach to fundraising, as a nonprofit 501(c) one of the main ways they raise some funds at the Holiday Festival is through its used book sales. They prepare for it all year. When nicer books are donated throughout the year, they place them to the side for the holidays. But to Scianna, the event isn’t really a fundraising
event. They would like people to find a good used book, but that isn’t the focus. “We kind of cover expenses with the money that we raise,” Scianna said. “We do charge for the crafts, but usually most crafts are a dollar or two. We kind of break even pretty much at this event. We consider it more of a community service.” With volunteers’ help, they ensure that the community center is transformed into more of a home-like feel. One of the ways is by hanging up quilts made by the community on
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Winters Friends of the Library/Courtesy photo
Books are available for children of all ages, as well as adults. The Winters Friends of the Library collects book donations year-round to prepare for the event.
FESTIVAL Continued from Page 4 the bare walls. While many things are for sale, the quilts are not. An eye is usually kept on them to ensure that all the glittery projects do not make their way into the fabric of these quilts. Volunteers bring berries, greenery, ribbons and trees to deck the center with all sorts of festive decor. As well as a corner for the kids to meet Santa Claus. For both Scianna and Linvill, there can be a lot of planning required for the event. But once it begins, they tend to find themselves sitting back and enjoying the ambiance. “Watching kids with Santa Claus is always fun,” Sci-
anna said. “And the kids singing, they’re always really wonderful to watch sing.” Meanwhile, Linvill reminisces over one of her favorite memories, one year of watching the children with crafts. “I was going through all my pictures of past festivals and I found this one ... there was a wonderful little boy in the neighborhood who was a great maker,” Linvill said. “He made all these little Christmas trees out of origami .... when the kids started decorating them, so many of them put little eyeballs all over them.” Scianna also enjoys watching the creative choices that the children manage to make with their craft projects. “The kids piling on the glitter, how much glitter
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Santa Clause makes a special visit during the event so children can share what gift wishes for Christmas and parents and grandparents can snap a photo of their visit. can you get on this piece of paper,” Scianna said. “That’s always fun, too.”
Volunteer opportunity WFoL is looking for community members to help support the success of the
Family Holiday Festival by volunteering on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers can hep out in Mrs. Claus’ Café, at children’s craft tables, book and ticket sales or the take down after the event.
To get involved with WFoL, either for the Holiday Festival or any other event, contact its Volunteer Coordinator Linda Springer at 530-795-5001 or go online to wfol.org/ volunteer-with-wfol.
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