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City meetings The Winters 2x2 scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 17 has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

The next regularly scheduled meeting on April 17 will be rescheduled.

School District location Winters Joint Unified School District announced on Tuesday that district office staff members will now be at the John Clayton/Winters State Preschool building at 200 Baker St. until further notice.

The school district’s main phone number, 530-7956100, will remain the same. School board meetings will continue on at the Winters City Hall

council chambers.

WMS crosswalk In his Friday, Jan. 12 update, City Manager Jeremy Craig announced in part of the safe routes to school initiatives, the city’s Public Works, Police and Engineering departments teamed up to provide a new, safer crosswalk at the Winters Middle School site on Anderson Avenue. The crosswalk was completed during the holiday break to not interfere with regular school traffic and includes ADA curb ramps on both sides of the street to help with the safe routes to school. Public Works is also repainting the curbs yellow in front of Shirley Rominger

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The Winters Fortnightly Club and Vitalant are hosting a Winters community blood drive on Monday, Jan. 29 from 2 to 4:45 p.m. at the Winters Community Center (201 Railroad Ave., Winters).

Vitalant expressed in a media release that it is important to donate now because blood collections always experience a dip as the cold/ flu season makes an impact. They have a goal to get 25 pints donated.

Blood donors are encouraged to make an appointment by visiting https://bit. ly/3Svm7jz or donors.vitalant.org and choosing “Advanced

Search” then “Blood Drive Code.” To register for the Winters event, use blood drive code SMFM164 or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention the blood drive code.

Eligibility Whole blood donors must be at least 16 years old (with a signed Vitalant parental consent form available online at Vitalant.org; at the bottom of the page, find Resources/Donor Forms), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in general good health and bring a photo I.D. Other donation types have specific eligibility criteria. Visit vitalant.org/Donate/ Donate-Blood-Overview for more information.

Walk-ins will be accommodated as possible but those with appointments are

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Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Rennie is Senior Citizen of the Year

By Angela Underwood Express correspondent One thing the Winters Senior Citizen of the Year does not feel is elderly. Robert “Bob” Rennie volunteers countless hours to the community further backs his feelings about it.

According to nomination letters, after nine years Rennie continues to unload delivery truck pallets, stacks canned and boxed foods, packages said food, directs cars during various food distributions, greets drivers, and loads heavy bags of foods into trunks.

“He always interacts with volunteers and recipients with respect and is eager to step up for any job that needs doing,” one nomination stated. “At the end of the donation process he helps clean the site, picking up packaging materials to be recycled or thrown away.”

What started out as just being a driver for Meals on Wheels has become so much more.

Fast forward to today, when Rennie also volunteers for the Yolo Food Bank’s Wednesday food distribution and the 3R Dog Rescue. Not to mention he was instrumental in the Rotary Club of

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By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer Twenty-one miles away from Winters is the Yolo County Animal Shelter. For any Winters resident that needs services or to surrender an animal, they have to make the trek out to Woodland to the shelter built in the 1970s.

For nonprofit organizations like Unleashing the Possibilities, the goal is to fundraise for a much needed new shelter.

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Robert “Bob” Rennie is being honored as the Senior Citizen of the Year for his passion to serve the community. One of his passions was helping to walk dogs at 3R Rescue.

Winters’s endeavor to build the outdoor garden play area at the Winters Parent Nursery School, helps deliver used furniture to those in need and never misses a cleanup party in Winters.

Rennie said while “I am very happy to be a ‘Citizen’ of Winters, but the senior part, I don’t know. Being a senior allows me to take advantage of various benefits, but I don’t feel that I’m a senior.”

Though Rennie may not feel his age, it is in fact the these years of his life that lend him the time to volunteer

as much as he does.

“When I retired, I had a number of projects to fill in the time that I spent working,” Rennie said. “Gradually, I started having more free time and less projects to do.”

Rennie said it was a Winters Express report noting the need for Meals on Wheels drivers that started his volunteer stint that remains today.

However, his volunteer work with 3R Dog Rescue came about in a much different way.

“We moved to Winters in 2003 and a coworker of my wife

Marilou had a German shepherd mix named Goldie that needed a new home and so she adopted us,” Rennie said. “We had Goldie for a number of years but old age caught up with her.”

That is when Rennie saw another Winters Express report seeking volunteers, this time for the for 3R Rescue.

“I missed Goldie and our long walks, so I volunteered to walk, exercise and train their rescued dogs,” Rennie said. “I was

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ities President and a shelter volunteer, explains that there are some roadblocks.

“It’s an enormous territory. The city of Davis has very, very different needs than the city of Winters or the city of Woodland,” Gaynes said. “So the idea is getting the cities and their respective city managers and their constituents to talk about what they want (in a) shelter and what their needs are.”

Mayor Bill Biasi sits on the Joint Powers Agency, which brings together local leadership to discuss the matter of the shelter.

“We need to come up with a long-term plan and that’s kind of where we’re at right now,” Biasi said.

“In the last couple of meetings that I’ve been in, that will entail getting some (...) information from the citizens on what we want to see in a shelter.”

One of the highlights of Winters, concerning this particular issue, is that pets reunification is high according to Gaynes.

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Winters Police Department has a kennel on site for lost pets and posts photos and details on social media to help reunite animals with their families. is the Winters Police Department with help of their temporary kennel setup that prevents residents from having to drive all the way to Woodland for their pets.

Police Chief John P. Miller said he considers assisting with animals is something that Winters PD can do to help build community and is not a requirement for officers.

“First and foremost, I make it abundantly clear to my officers, it’s not actually part of their job descrip-

tion,” Miller said.

“That service is that value added service.

Like we even have a pole for rattlesnakes and a bucket for rattlesnakes.(...)

We’re clear, especially folks that are not a fan of snakes. You’re not obligated to be a snake charmer. So they’re not obligated to do the same thing with vicious animals.”

Another more recent addition to assist the police department was a microchip scan-

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Master Gardeners present Fruit Tree Care and Pruning workshop

By Denise Cottrell Special to the Express Got fruit trees or considering adding some to your garden?

UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo County will present a free workshop, “Fruit Tree: Care and Pruning” on Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.). If you are thinking about planting a fruit tree or need to learn how to prune or care for those in your garden, attend this workshop.

UCCE Master Gardener Bonnie Berman will provide a comprehensive overview of fruit tree care, from common pests to pruning.

Fruit tree care begins with tree selection and Master Gardener Berman’s talk will provide participants with an overview of the varieties of fruit trees which are best adapted to our climate and area. Knowledge of the variety of tree in your backyard is the first step to undertaking the care your tree requires. Providing the proper care for your tree will increase your harvest and propagate a tree that will grow stronger and live longer. To that end, Berman will also provide strategies and methods to control pests, in addition to instruction on the pruning of fruit trees. Although it is cold outside, now is the time

Special to the Express Winters Theatre Company’s move into the Winters Opera House provides an opportunity to once again breathe life into this beautiful historic building. There’s live entertainment in the building’s bones.

The Winters Opera House, constructed in 1876, has long been an important venue in the Winters community for artists. Situated on the second floor of a historic brick building originally constructed as a grocery store, the Opera House has been home to many over the years, including The Palms Playhouse which moved into the Opera House in 2002 and operated as a prominent

Martínez gana el premio Theodore Winters Por Amelia Biscardi Traducido por Carol Alfonso

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Learn tips and techniques on caring for and pruning fruit trees at the UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo County workshop on Feb. 10 at the Winters Community Library. to think about summer fruit and how to care for your fruit trees.

The UCCE MGs–Yolo aid home gardeners through free publications, classes, plant sales, and more. Events are open to the public at no cost. If you require additional information about a UCCE MG–Yolo event, visit the website at mgyolo@ucanr.edu or call 530666-8737.

WTC brings music, the arts back to the Opera House

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live music venue for nearly two decades.

This restored opera house itself attracts visitors, and injects energy into the local economy.

WTC has been producing plays in Winters for over 40 years.

They are thrilled to begin to infuse live music events into their new home. Since its inception in 1980, WTC has produced hundreds of plays ranging from modern dramas, classic musicals, Shakespeare comedies, holiday season extravaganzas and everything else in between. And now they get to produce so much more.

Art, music and theater have long been an important part of the Winters commu-

nity, and this will be a wonderful opportunity to build on this strength, revive a historic stage, and further illuminate the incredible local talent in our surrounding area.

This is an ambitious undertaking.

WTC shows are produced by talented, local, all volunteer directors, cast, crew, musicians, and artists. They will need a lot of volunteers and financial support to make it work. In the coming weeks, WTC plans to launch a “Friends of the Opera House” gathering. WTC looks forward to collaborating with local businesses and with the community at large to help contribute to the town’s vibrant spirit.

For the Record Correction In the Jan. 10 edition of the Express, the article about the Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Family Information Nights incorrectly listed the eligibility dates. The correct information is children who turned 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024, are eligible to register for Kindergarten. Children who turn 5 years old between Sept. 2, 2024, and June 2, 2025, are eligible to register for Transitional Kindergarten. We regret the error.

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Para Corinne Martinez, el voluntariado, específicamente en Winters, es algo que ha estado haciendo desde que estaba en la escuela secundaria y presidía el Comité del Día de la Juventud. Recibir el premio Theodore Winters, que proviene del nombre de uno de los fundadores de Winters, es un honor para Martínez.

“No hago lo que hago para obtener reconocimiento,” dijo Martínez. “Hago lo que hago porque me encanta hacerlo. Amo este lugar, es un lugar especial, estoy tratando de preservarlo y hacer que sea lo que a todos les encanta tener.”

El premio reconoce específicamente a Martínez por su trabajo con el Rotary Club de Winters, la Asociación Empresarial Winters Downtown Business Association (Winters DBA), Visit Yolo, UC Agriculture, la Junta de Natural Resources Board, St. Vincent de Paul y su trabajo con Open Mic Night. Como directora de operaciones, copresidenta y copropietaria de Berryessa Gap Vineyards, además de todas las organizaciones, Martínez es un ejemplo del voluntariado.

“Para mí, simplemente hago lo que me apasiona y me encanta hacerlo,” dijo Martínez.

“Cuando eres voluntario haces lo que puedes y cuando ya no puedes, otras personas pueden hacerlo. Y así es como funciona. Las organizaciones en las que estoy involucrada me apasionan de alguna manera en mi vida, y es por eso que sigo haciéndolo.”

Una de las formas en que Martínez puede utilizar sus habilidades es conectando otras organizaciones para unirlas en torno a un objetivo común.

En el 2022, como presidenta del capítulo local de St. Vincent de Paúl, Martínez pudo conseguir un lugar para una cena de Acción de Gracias y consiguió que otras iglesias y organizaciones comunitarias ayudaran.

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Corinne Martinez que debe tener cuidado de no extenderse demasiado. “Me gusta conectarme con la comunidad de diferentes maneras,” dijo Martínez. “En algunas organizaciones ocupo puestos de liderazgo y en otras no. Disfruto ejerciendo liderazgo si creo que tengo algo que aportar.”

Sin embargo, Martínez explica que ella no es la única en sus contribuciones.

Ella describe la comunidad de Winters como llena de gente dispuesta a hacer un trabajo extra para la ciudad.

“Hay muchísimas oportunidades si quieres retribuir a la comunidad; hay infinitas oportunidades para hacerlo,” dijo Martínez. “Hay muchas organizaciones que buscan personas adicionales con tiempo, talento y recursos, que puedan apoyarlos y todas las organizaciones están brindando algo beneficioso a la comunidad y eso es lo que hace que esta comunidad sea realmente especial.”

Al vivir en Winters la mayor parte de su vida, Martínez ha podido verlo crecer y triplicar su tamaño a lo largo de los años.

Martínez describe el centro de la ciudad, especialmente durante su infancia, como muy vibrante. Si bien explicó que algo de eso podría haber desaparecido por un tiempo, todavía ve el mismo corazón de Winters.

“Hay mucho que la gente puede disfrutar en un área muy pequeña, ya sabes, confinada, lo cual es bastante agradable.

Hace que la ciudad sea muy accesible,” dijo Martínez. Para retribuir a la comunidad, Martínez fue parte del Winters DBA incluso antes de que se formara oficialmente.

Una de las formas en que Martínez ayudó a aumentar la vitalidad es desempeñando un papel vital en Open Mic Night.

Hace unos años, un par de bodegas se acercaron a Martínez que no tenían una sala de degustación y querían utilizar una de sus propiedades en el centro. Como esto sólo aumentaría la cantidad de personas que vienen a Winters a tomar vino, Martínez estuvo de acuerdo.

Más tarde, eso se convirtió en un espacio para el Open Mic Night y Martínez pasó algún tiempo en el tablero y también los ayudó a ponerse en marcha. Al ayudar con la instalación de los lugares, Martínez descubrió que le encantaba la incorporación que aportaba a la comunidad.

Martínez ha podido utilizar sus conocimientos para ayudar a otros a ponerse en marcha, especialmente cuando se trata de organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

“Establecer una nueva organización sin fines de lucro es algo que probablemente he hecho, ya sabes, de ocho a diez veces,” dijo Martínez.

“Estamos en el proceso de hacer otro ahora mismo a una escala mucho mayor.”

Martínez entiende que el proceso de crear una organización sin fines de lucro puede ser desalentador. Pero específicamente con Open Mic Night, estuvo encantada de poder echar una mano.

“Nadie realmente te ofrece el panorama completo a menos que tengas a alguien como consultor que lo haga,” dijo Martínez.

Entonces, una vez que lo hayas terminado y descubierto, y lo hayas unido, entonces podrás ayudar a otras personas a superarlo.

Pero como dije, lo he hecho varias veces.

Así que ayudar en ese proceso fue algo de lo que me sentí muy, muy feliz de hacer.”

Martínez será reconocida formalmente como la homenajeada del Premio Theodore Winters del 2023 en el evento anual Toast of Winters, previsto para el Sábado 3 de Febrero a las 5 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario Winters Community Center. Los boletos cuestan $100 y deben comprarse con anticipación. Los boletos y la información sobre el patrocinio de eventos y las oportunidades de donación están disponibles en http://tinyurl.com/mvjh62b7.

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League of Women Voters hosts forum for Superior Court Judge candidates

By Lorna Carriveau

Clara Levers

Special to the Express

Candidate for the Superior Court Judge seat (forum to be held on Jan. 24), Clara Levers follows generations of family who have lived in Yolo County. For the past 15 years, she has worked as a Deputy Attorney General, representing the State of California in state and federal courts, managed complex litigation, and prosecuted criminal cases. In addition to her legal work, Levers is heavily involved in the community, volunteering with Girl Scouts Troop 1686 in Davis and the Woodland Swim Team as well as having served as a volunteer attorney with the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation.

The Woodland and Davis Area Leagues of Women Voters will be sponsoring candidate forums in advance of the March 5 presidential primary election.

The first candidate forum, for Superior Court Judge, will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24.

The candidates are Clara Levers and Chris Dietrich.

The second forum, for Board of Supervisor Districts 3 and 5, is set for Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The candidates for Board of Supervisor District 3 are Mary Vixie Sandy and Xochitl Rodriguez Murillo. The candidates for District 5 are Angel Barajas and Paul Bridge.

Both forums on Jan. 24 and 31 will be at the Woodland Community Center, 2001 East Street.

The forums will focus on candidate qualifications and visions for their respective positions over the next six years.

Questions will be prepared by League representatives and written questions will be accepted from the audience, but no voice questions or statements will be allowed. No campaign literature or paraphernalia such as signs, T-shirts, hats, buttons, etc. will be allowed inside the meeting room.

ANIMALS Continued from Page 1 was a microchip scanner, allowing officers to locate owners much faster.

For Miller, he finds that his police force is happy to help as they see the impact that it makes on the community.

“Everyone gives and I’ve never heard anyone complain about it, because I’ll tell you, people sincerely appreciate it,” Miller said. “That’s a good positive for the police department, they’re like OK, you guys do more than just write tickets and arrest people.”

The city of Winters currently has an agreement with Yolo County Animal Services that is available for renewal annually. The city pays an amount not to exceed $86,068 that is invoiced quarterly.

Another issue that the shelter has is space. Gaynes explains that while the Winters PD does help limit the number of animals brought in, there are still other underlying issues.

“They currently don’t have enough shelter space,” Gaynes said. “I mean, literally, we don’t have enough kennels, the kennels are completely outdated. So I know that they’re working on replacing the HVAC they’re putting in a new one, but the building itself is so outdated that it’s not a healthy environment.”

Biasi pointed out that while the population of Winters and neighboring cities has increased, the shelter has not expanded.

With the shelter showing its age, Gaynes points out that the deteriorating envi-

Chris Dietrich Chris Dietrich was raised in Davis and lives in Woodland where he practices law. Over the past ten years he has helped Yolo County residents with civil legal matters. He also runs a monthly free legal clinic for survivors of domestic violence and has worked as a Temporary Judge for the past four years.

Mary Vixie Sandy For the Jan. 31 forum, Board of Supervisors District 3 candidate, Mary Vixie Sandy was appointed to serve as Board of Supervisor for District 3 following the passing of her husband,

ronment affects adoptions.

“People don’t go to shelters because they don’t want to be depressed,” Gaynes said. “It’s very difficult to get people to intentionally put themselves in an environment where they’re going to feel guilty because they can’t take everything home. So creating an environment that’s really that encourages people to visit and encourage to spend time and doesn’t make them feel badly.”

One of the other issues pet owners face is that there aren’t many low cost spay and neuter clinics. Most of these are in Sacramento often with waiting lists.

“They (the animal shelter) have backlog and they can’t actually adopt animals out of the shelter without being spayed or neutered,” Gaynes said.

“There have been little to no low costs, especially for people who are on low income and have pets. It’s really important to get them spayed, spayed or neutered, so that we don’t have overpopulation and more pets end up in the shelter.”

Mars Veterinary Care, an organization whose purpose is to advance the veterinary profession claims that up to 55,000 accredited veterinarians are needed by 2030 to ensure there are enough vets.

For residents wanting to do more, Gaynes encourages writing emails to their county supervisor in support of building a new animal shelter alongside donating to local rescues or organizations.

Locally, most of the shelters are full to the brim with animals and volunteers are needed.

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In addition to her work on the Board of Supervisors, Dr. Sandy, who holds a doctorate in education from UC Berkeley, serves as the executive director of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Previous positions she has held include at the UC Davis School of Education, California State University Chancellor’s Office, and California Department of Education. In November 2022, Dr. Sandy was awarded the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards James A. Kelly award.

land and earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California.

He has served as an Assistant Deputy to a member of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors, a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, School Board Member, and Woodland City Council member.

Angel Barajas has served as the District 5 Supervisor since 2021, which covers parts of Woodland and small towns and unincorporated areas in the Capay Valley and northern Yolo County.

Xochitl Rodriguez Murillo

Contender Paul Bridge has lived in Yolo County for over 12 years. He is a member of Yolo County’s Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), which he has described as an agency that oversees special education in the county. In November 2023, Bridge was recognized by the Woodland City Council in honor of “Extra Mile Day,” a day meant to recognize people fueling positive change in the community, for his volunteer work in the renovations of two homes for persons in need. The Daily Democrat also named Bridge as its first-ever Yolo County Hero.

Immediately following the Superior Court Judge forum on January 24 there

Xochitl Rodriguez Murillo was born in Saint Helena and raised in Woodland.

In 2019, she was appointed

by Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve as Deputy Secretary for Minority Veterans at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. She also has served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve since 2012. She worked for the State Legislature from 2008 to 2019 in different capacities, then served as a Council member for the City of Woodland from 2016 to 2020, including a year as mayor.

Angel Barajas District 5 Board of Supervisors candidate Angel Barajas was born in Wood-

RENNIE Continued from Page 1 able to get my “puppy fix” and help them at the same time.”

As for his volunteer work at the Yolo Food Bank, well that was just happenstance, according Rennie, who said in the early stages of the COVID pandemic when his Meels on Wheels delivery days were cut, he beganvolunteering for the food bank.

One nomination letter said recently when Rennie was working the food giveaway at Winters High School he went above and beyond. According to the nomination, after a woman on a tricycle arrived with her dog, “her son showed up later to pick up the bags of food and the woman rode her tricycle home, leaving the dog behind” and Rennie used treats to retrieve the 10-pound dog.

Rennie had recognized the woman from his Meals on Wheels route and returned the dog to her that day.

A humble man, Rennie credits others.

“We’ve had various youth groups volunteer at the WHS Food Distribution on Wednesdays which has really been a big help there,” he said.

“More importantly

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and hopefully they start to develop that sense of being a part of a community and the joy of helping others.”

As for his recognition, Rennie said “I was — and still — am humbled by the honor of Senior Citizen of the Year” and wishes to thank everyone for the nomination.

“I hope to continue on and I get so much back from what little I give,” he said.

Needless to say Rennie says it is important as a senior to give back to the community after retirement.

“More importantly whenever you can give back to the community is beneficial to all at any time,” Rennie said.

“Helping or volunteering introduces you to wonderful people from different walks of life, engages you into a common cause and builds friendships.”

Rennie will formally be honored as the 2023 Senior Citizen of the Year at the annual Toast of Winters event, planned for Saturday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m. at the Winters Community Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Tickets and information about event sponsorship and donation opportunities are available at http://tinyurl.com/ mvjh62b7.

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will be a “Pros and Cons” forum on Proposition 1, known as the Behavioral Health Services Program and Bond Measure, sponsored by the Davis Area League of Women Voters’ Healthcare Committee, with assistance from the Woodland League’s Mental Health Study Group. Also, on the evening January 31, the Davis League will be sponsoring a separate candidate forum for District 4 Board of Supervisor candidates.

Woodland TV (Channel 21) will be videotaping the events and live streaming them on their YouTube channel at https://youtube. com/live/GxgVi13Ri2Y for the Superior Court Judge forum, https://youtube.com/ live/jcXMpv-neZg for the Board of Supervisors Forum, and https://youtube. com/live/hwA1t1RQkv4 for the Proposition 1 Pros and Con forum. Links to the videos will also be available on the League of Women Voters of Woodland website at https://my.lwv.org/ california/woodland.

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization dedicated to voter education and empowering citizens to shape better communities worldwide. The views of the candidates do not necessarily reflect the views of the League of Women Voters.

BRIEFS Continued from Page 1 Intermediate School on both sides of the street to allow for pickup and drop off instead of dropping off students in the parking lot. WMS and Rominger administrators will share more information.

City work Work to make way for the Japanese Monument began last week as city public works crews removed two large tree stumps and began leveling the area in Rotary Park. In his update, Craig said the “monument is being created and funded by the Historical Society of Winters and will commemorate the Japanese residents of Winters who arrived circa 1888 to work on farms and the Historical Society notes there were 300 Japanese families in Winters during the 1930s.”

A Public Works crew removed two trees behind the community center last week due to safety concerns. Craig said, “Looking at the trees upon removal they were caught just in time. One tree was

so decomposed inside the trunk that it split in two as crews began to take it down.” Public Works crews will work to clean up debris at the site and remove the stumps before planting three new trees in the area.

Mental health training

Yolo County residents are invited to participate in a free online training to learn about mental health first aid. To register for the free training, email MHSAMHTrainings@yolocounty.org.

The Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. This training has a two-hour, selfpaced prework that needs to be completed before the training.

The training takes place on Jan. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The freshmen part of this 1963 JV football team, pictured in their practice jerseys, would go on to become one of the best teams that ever played for Winters High School in 1966. Pictured are (from left) front: Frank Fernandez, James Sullivan, Mike Lopez, Part Marks, Myron Ebberts, Wayne Hicks, Anthony Martinez, John Kammerer, Bill Robinson and Davis Akao; middle row: Bill Soto, Lynn Galloway, Gary McCoy, Tom Duncan, Mike Lowrie, Rudy Rodriguez, Chuck Hawn, Steve Blaylock, Steve Baker, Juan Molina, Jon Childress and Phillip Bishop; back row: Bill Young, Elmer Bussard, Steve Godden, Bob Carrion, Steve Martin, Dennis Mahoney, Jim Wallace, Robin Thomas, Bob Bruhn, Dennis Hiramatsu, David Kidder and Jim Lindeman.

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Newsy happenings at high school

The games at Vacaville last Friday were not all that our boys could m have wished — but proved that they u have mettle, and only lacked practice on the kind of courts on which these games are played.

The B Class game was easily Vacaville’s, but the Unlimited was a contest from first to last at times threatening to be a Winters victory — but in the end Vacaville won by a score of 19 -15. This week our teams go to Dixon where we hope for different results.

Reports are beginning to come in from members of last year’s graduating class who are attending school elsewhere.

So far they are all satisfactory, none have fallen below the 1 marks required for next semester’s en enrollment.

It seems that the High School notes were incorrect last week in the statement that the two boys who received diplomas of graduation at the University of California in December were the first of the boys who entered the university from Winters to receive diplomas. We are glad to say that Fred Wyatt and possibly Edwin Hesselburg have received degrees from the U. of C., making four boys thus far who have completed the journey. But even four do not speak well for a school thirty-two years old. We ought to ask ourselves the reason why the university does not ap-

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peal to our boys more.

Is it the fault of our school, the boys, the parents, the university or can high school graduates find profitable employment in Northern California so easily that they prefer to go to work rather than go to college? Somebody, give us a reason!

All pupils on the sick list, with the exception of Lloyd Brinck are back in their places. Average daily attendance last month, 86.

The Poppy Staff are stirring themselves these days in search of “printer’s stuff.”

Apricot district installs running water Apricot district school is once more in line for congratulations.

Running water indoors and out, supplied by the new pressure system, purchased from Fenlev Mercantile Co., is the latest acquisition helping to make us probably the best equipped rural school in the county.

One hundred fifty dollars of the Mothers’ Club money added to school funds covered the purchase price, and the labor was gratuitous. Those to whom we are indebted and hereby offer our thanks and appreciation are, first of all the chief executor of the project, L.H. Gregory, trustees Buel Ish, Mrs. B.F. Chadwick, W.C. Riesbeck, C.H.

Sackett, B.F. Chadwick and T.V. Fischer.

We are also indebted to Mr. L.A Sackett for a nice lot of oranges, of which were greatly enjoyed and for which we are very thankful.

The phonograph has been received and affords no end of amusement to the kiddies. while also being of assistance to the teacher and supervisor of music. And while being of moderate price seems to have the qualifications of a high class instrument.

Hazel Boyd to sing at band show The Vaudeville Show, which was to have been given by the Winters Band Monday evening, Jan. 21st, has been postponed until Monday evening, the 28th, as by doing so it has been possible to get the services of Miss Hazel Boyd in Character, Songs and Dances. She is well-known and very popular in the East and Winters is very fortunate in securing such a versatile entertainer.

As announced last week the famous Feist Trio will be heard in the latest popular songs consisting of solos, duos, and trios.

A few their best hits are “The Saw Mill River Road,” “Mama Loves Papa,” “No No, Nora” and “Wonderful One.” This trio and Miss Hazel Boyd are to sing at the Fashion

Show next week given by the Shriners of San Francisco.

Pleasants Valley and Olive items The Stuart-Kirkwood ranch has been rented for the ensuing year to John Melendez and suitable buildings are in progress for the occupancy of the Melendez family. Mrs. Kirkwood and little son will remain on the ranch. Mr. Stuart has accepted a position with the Suisun Canning Company.

The making of children’s clothing, under the supervision of Miss K. Bennett, interested the members of the Farm Hoe center Wednesday afternoon at the hoe of Mrs. Allen Martin.

A woman hurrying to catch a train was burdened with a number of packages and a heavy suitcase when a boy ran to her assistance, taking the suitcase and helping her on to the train. As she gratefully offered to tip the lad, he smilingly refused. saying, “I’m only too glad to have helped you for I’m a Boy Scout and have pledged myself to do at least one kind act every day.”

Besides the kind act these boys each day try to learn something new and to see something beautiful. If we could only live up to some of the teachings of the Boy Scouts, we would not stop at simply wishing others a happy New Year, but we would actually bring happiness into their lives and into our own lives as well, for “Happiness is a perfume which one cannot shed upon others without a few drops falling on one’s self.”

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Obituaries Susan Romero Susan Valerie Romero, a Winters resident for the last 30 years, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023.

Susan was born on Aug. 31, 1961, in Oakland and lived in the East Bay Area for most of her youth. She had three sisters, Julie, Barbara and Christy, and a brother, Johnny.

She was very close to her parents Valerie and Gerry Taylor. She was also close to her siblings’ spouses and her nieces and nephews, each of whom she spent time with and reveled in their relationships with their Aunt Sue. Sue was married to Frank Romero in 1990 and had three sons Franky, the oldest, and twins Cody and Roco. Sue was an excellent and devoted mother, spending all her energy raising the boys. They camped, played all sports, Sue made them delicious meals, and made sure that the boys spent at least a couple of weekends a month at the property her parents lived on in the country in Briones. There, they flourished riding racing bikes, hunting, fishing and enjoying the freedom of the hillsides. The rewarding generational bond and learning experience was Sue’s pride and joy.

Sue was an instructional aide at Waggoner and at Rominger

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schools and was a top-notch aide for disabled students. She always kept up with the newest information on how to better educate and socialize children facing different issues. She also used these techniques to enrich the lives of many disabled children with whom her son Franky socialized and went to special education. She was loved and admired for her devotion to her son Franky and was widely appreciated for sharing her knowledge of how to best assist these lovely children. Sue devoted her life to caring and providing love for Franky, and when he passed a year and a half ago from cancer, her heart was broken.

There will be a small remembrance for her friends and relatives on Jan. 20, at the home of Cynthia Rodriguez in Winters. Please call 415-404-1778 for more information.

Linda Carrasco In Loving Memory of Linda Carrasco — born June 9, 1958.

Linda peacefully departed on Jan. 5, 2024. Devoted mother to Matthew, Jordan and Marcus, and cherished sister to Jesse, Gloria and Joe Martinez. Preceded in death by her mother Guadalupe, father

Lazaro, and brother Lawrence, Linda’s life epitomized selfless love, leaving a legacy of warmth and compassion. A memorial service, starting with a rosary on Thursday, Jan. 18, and the service on Friday, Jan. 19, will celebrate her remarkable impact on others.

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Measures can help prevent injury in children

By Angela Underwood Express correspondent One thing schoolage children are good at is falling and getting back up. Be it the jungle gym or roughhousing with a friend, big or small falls affect different developmental stages specific to the musculoskeletal system.

In a four-part pediatric care series, including pregnancy infancy, and the toddler stage, Dr. James Stirton, DC, of Winters Family Chiropractic, discusses the third stage of development focusing on school-age children from age 3 to 10. Calling the stage with a high “injury incidence,” Stirton prefers to play offensive rather than defensive.

The key is addressing and caring for an injury before it causes chronic stiffening and further problems for a child. Just because a child gets right back up, not complaining of pain, does not mean falling should be ignored.

“Even if they don’t break something, they’re spraining and injuring tissue,” Stirton said.

Stirton gathers his own research, quantifying growth with chiropractic care. He also studies symptoms of school-age children injured in sports or play.

“One of the complaints that I see is quite surprising, like daily headaches, “Stirton said. “It hap-

pens quite a lot between age 3 and 10 because misalignment in the back can cause complaints besides headaches, including visceral complaints.”

According to the doctor, one visceral complaint is an upset stomach, appetite change, and heartburn.

“Stomach complaints can happen because the vertebrae in the back are irritating nerves that weaken muscles in the sphincters of the stomach and allow acid to reflux,” he said.

And it’s not just visceral issues that become a concern, according to Stirton.

“Then there are somatovisceral complaints, which are irritated nerves going to organs and muscles causing them to not function properly, including the bladder, specifically in schoolage children from 3 to 10,” he said. “It’s very common in bed wetting and frustrating because no medical thing is found that is the fault, and often kiddos blame themselves.

Without a definitive cause for bed wetting, Stirton often becomes the last doctor children see.

“Usually, by the time

I get to them, they’ve already been to the urologist, and all the medical stuff has already been looked at,” Stirton said. “Ninety percent of the time, I am not the first person on the scene with complaints of headaches, heartburn, or bed wetting.”

For a school-age child, bed wetting can become a serious issue, even causing anti-social behavior, including rejecting sleepovers in fear of embarrassment they might wet the bed. Not to mention how bed wetting and waking can interrupt REM sleep, essential for growth and development.

But it doesn’t have to be that way, according to Stirton. He said he had a recent experience with a 7-yearold who has not had a single bed wetting episode in weeks after regular treatments.

When a child’s spine is out of alignment, from a fall or how they sleep it can cause reflux, heartburn and digestive issues.

While there is some commonality in school-age children’s falls and issues, Stirton said each child’s physiology is very individualized.

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When a child’s spine is out of alignment, from a fall or how they sleep it can cause reflux, heartburn and digestive issues. ing about everything that’s going in and out of them,” Stirton said. “The history of the whole complaint is particular, and that needs to be looked at to get the complete result for them.”

Stirton said each patient’s recovery time is also specific to their physiology, which is why, along with spinal adjustments, Stirton offers a kaleidoscope of advice, including nutrition and hydration. He also teaches them how to stretch and gives parents exercises to do with their children. He said, “As long as your kiddo isn’t burning up all of their energy trying to repair things, they’ll have a lot of growth.

Stirton said it is an important time to have school-aged children adjusted by a chiropractor

“because you’re going to help the function of all those muscles and connective tissue, and you’re gonna be ahead of any of those areas that got stuck or beat up from all those different falls.”

Under his care, Stirton’s school-age patients become like family. He uses his doorway office to see their growth over time, assuring they are on the right track.

“So when kiddos come into the office, I take measurement of their height over time.

And with future measurements of their height and growth I have a pretty definitive level of empirical evidence that shows that by getting regular care, it supports their growth and potential,” Stirton said.

An increase in their growth rates enables children to live and

grow to their fullest potential, physically and mentally, according to the doctor.

“They won’t be feeling pains or aches or strains or headaches or any of those things we’ve mentioned,” he said. “And they will be, psychologically and physically, their best, entering some of the hardest times of our lives, which is adolescence and puberty, which is our next phase in our next article.”

To learn more about Winters Family Chiropractic and its services, check out americanriverchiropractic.com/index. php/winters-family-chiropractic. The doctor says, “If you’re not certain, ask Dr. Stirton.” One can call 530-795-4500 or email him directly at jimstirtondc@gmail.com.

Maintain your commitment to exercise Metro Special to the Express At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some of the more notable ones include a lower risk for chronic disease and illness, improved self-esteem and greater overall health.

With so much to gain from routine exercise, it’s no wonder so many people aspire to be more physically active. But it’s easy to lose motivation when aspiring to exercise more. Each year, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more. In fact, Statista conducted a survey regarding New Year’s resolutions for

2023 and found that exercising more was the most popular resolution. However, a 2021 study published in the International Journal of Environment Research and Public Health found that 64 percent of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions within a month of making them. Exercising more requires commitment, and there are some ways to make it a little easier to maintain that commitment over the long haul.

• Break it up. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health notes that people don’t need to exercise all at once to reap the rewards of physical activity. If time is tight, break up a workout over the course of your day. Some strength-training exercises in the morn-

ing can be followed up with a brisk walk or run over a lunch break. This approach makes it easier to fit a full workout into your daily routine.

• Employ the buddy system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that working out with a partner increases exercise motivation and encourages individuals to be more consistent with their exercise routine so they do not let their partners down. The authors behind a 2019 study published in the International Journal of Research in Exercise Physiology suggested the efficacy of the buddy system may require further study before researchers can definitively say it’s an effective motivation strategy for people who want to exercise more. But

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• Schedule exercise time. Busy professionals book work meetings, family obligations and other daily tasks in their schedules, and the T.H. Chan School of Public Health recommends doing the same with exercise.

Allotting time to exercise each day may decrease the likelihood that you’ll skip a workout, and once results start to manifest you may be more motivated to stay the course.

• Identify what progress may look like. It’s

easy to become discouraged if a commitment to routine exercise does not produce visible results. But just because your abs are not becoming chiseled a month into a workout routine or the scale is not reflecting significant weight loss does not mean your routine is not working. As the

human body ages, it becomes more difficult to transform it. So a workout routine that left you looking lean and chiseled in your twenties may not produce the same body in your forties. But that does not mean the exercise isn’t working

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Cache Creek Conservancy holds second photo contest Special to the Express

Yolo County organizations are invited to apply for small grants intended to improve food security, expand nutrition or enhance the food system countywide.

These grants, ranging from $5,000 to $100,000, are issued by the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) from a total funding pool of $250,000.

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 1, with grants being awarded in March and funding for third-round projects beginning in April.

Applicants must be registered non-profit, charitable, or educational organizations.

Other entities may participate in a project partnership with a qualified non-profit, charitable or educational organization.

To apply, complete the Yolo County American Rescue Plan (ARP) Food Security Micro-Grant Ques-

level was 422.94 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,243,426 acre-feet of water.

Evaporation on the lake averaged 36 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 53 cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 33 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.

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A lone bobcat, seen in daylight in an open field at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve, was captured by Woodland resident Tom Pritchard in 2023 and was selected as a winning image for the Nature Preserve’s Earth Day Photography Contest. A second contest is scheduled this year with submissions now being welcomed.

Adults (ages 18 and older), Youth (ages 17 and under), and Professional. All images must have been taken by the photographer and not photoshopped.

Winners in each category will have their work displayed on the Cache Creek Conservancy website as well as used on its Facebook Page. The photographs will also be displayed throughout Woodland at various photo galleries.

Photographs may also be used in print and marketing materi-

als for the Conservancy with the photographers receiving prominent credit.

The contest is for digital photos only with images sized not greater than 50 megabytes.

All participants must complete an entry form permitting the Conservancy to use their photographs (whether they are the winner or not) in future materials. Entry forms can be found at the Conservancy’s website, cccweb.link/ photocontest2024

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Express staff The water level of Lake Berryessa went up during the past week by 0.31 feet, with an increase in the storage of 5,335 acre-feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 16, the lake

By Jim Smith An amateur photography contest is being hosted by the Cache Creek Conservancy to celebrate the beauty of nature at the Woodland-based Cache Creek Nature Preserve.

The contest is an opportunity for people to visit and explore the 130-acre preserve and elevate public awareness about the Cache Creek Conservancy and its offerings.

The contest period concludes on Earth Day, April 22. This allows plenty of time for people to visit and take photographs at the Preserve during an active and vibrant time between the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring.

Wildlife, foliage, and sunsets are always popular photo images, not including Cache Creek itself and the wildlife that call it home.

Photographs can be of natural settings or include people and families enjoying what the Preserve has to offer.

There will be a limit of one photograph per participant in one of three contest categories. Categories are:

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Additional materials and inquiries can be directed to HHSA Service Center Branch Director Dr. Tico Zendejas at Tico.

Zendejas@YoloCounty.org.

Important program details to note: • Projects with matching funds or contributions will receive extra consideration.

• Applications must include Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), letters of support, and permission from all participating or benefiting agencies or partners.

• Projects must be “one-time” in nature.

• Projects must be innovative and align with the Yolo County Strategic Plan.

• Projects must have measurable outcomes.

• Partnerships are encouraged.

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EXERCISE Continued from Page 5 and ultimately helping you get healthier. Adults are urged to speak with their physicians and identify what progress with a workout rou-

tine might look like for someone their age. Progress may look different than it did years ago, but if the end result is a healthier you, then that should be all the motivation you need to keep going.

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$71,250 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to fund activities emphasizing bicyclist and pedestrian safety.

Besides the helmets, the grant “will enable the Police Department to provide training focused on bicycle and pedestrian safety” and “supplement existing bicycle programs on campus.”

Funding comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distributed by the state Office of Traffic Safety. In fall 2022, UCD established two working groups “to address micromobility safety on campus.

One group is focused on safety education and outreach, and the other on possible infrastructure improvements to enhance safety.” making a commitment to routine exercise can be difficult.

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Small and extra small children’s helmets that were distributed at community events at UC Davis have been recalled by the manufacturer, Retrospec Scout, the university reported on Friday. The UC Davis Police Department distributed 76 helmets at Picnic Day, Thank Goodness for Staff, Take Our Children to Work Day, and elsewhere between April and June.

The recall notice was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday.

“The recalled helmets do not comply with the coverage, positional stability, and labeling requirements of the CPSC federal safety

regulation for bicycle helmets,” the agency said. “The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.”

The university added that no helmets distributed through UC Davis’ Helmet Hair, Don’t Care program are included in the recall. That program is still distributing free helmets to students, faculty and staff.

The recall notice recommends cutting the chin strap and discarding the helmet. UCD paid a bulk price of $11.50 per helmet. They bought 100 and distributed 76. The police department has not heard back from Retrospec Scout about the refund.

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Community, regional efforts that made headlines in 2023 Express staff

Wednesday, January 17 CANCELED: Yolo County/Winters City 2x2 Meeting, check www.cityofwinters.org/2x2/ Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance) 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, January 18 Winters Open Mic, 6 p.m. (Sign-ups 5:30 p.m.), Winters Opera House, 13 Main St. Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., School District Office, Zoom Meeting info, check https://wintersjusd.diligent.community 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, January 19 WFoL Quiz Show, 7 p.m., Winters Opera House, 13 Main St., wfol.org Monday, January 22 Library Event: Family Game Night, 5 – 7 p.m., Winters Community Library, yolocountylibrary.org/locations/winters/

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Tuesday, January 23 Winters Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/planning-commission/ Friday, January 26 Lit Fest 2: Storytelling and Poetry, 6 – 8 p.m., Winters Opera House, 13 Main St., winterstheatre.org Saturday, January 27 Library Event: Craft Your Heart Out, 2 – 4:30 p.m., Winters Community Library, yolocountylibrary.org/locations/winters/

Library Services

Winters Library Public Hours (School in Session), Mon/Wed: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue/Thu: 8–8 p.m., Fri: 8–5 p.m., Sat: 1-5 p.m. (Mask Only 1–3 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, Will resume in 2024.

Winters Senior Foundation Social Gathering, Will resume in 2024.

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 ( January thru March), 6 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 5:30 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.

Although the city of Winters and school district news often take center stage, organizations and community members made great strides and efforts to make a change and support their neighbors in 2023. Here’s a look at the top community and regional headlines from last year.

Reconnecting with Almogía Woody and Rebecca Fridae began a ripple of connecting the city with its sister city of Almogía in Spain – both at City Hall and across the ocean.

Woody Fridae, former Winters Mayor, shared a slideshow with council members at the April 4 city council meeting about their trip to Almogía and showed photos of Almogía’s agricultural regions which share many similarities to the Winters area.

The efforts to establish the sister cityhood between Almogía and Winters began in 1991 when Winters resident Miguel Ruiz first presented the proposal for a sister cityhood with Almogía in honor of the town his father came from. An Express article published on May 23, 1991, written by Express staff writer Anna Peerbolt said Ruiz wanted his local community to know about his Spanish town and wanted his Spanish relatives to get to know Winters.

At the Jan. 10 meeting, the Winters City Council approved a proclamation recognizing the Spanish city of Almogía as a sister city to Winters. On their trip, Woody and Rebecca personally presented the proclamation to Almogía’s City Council and met with its Mayor Cristóbal Torreblancar who previously met in the early 90s when the sister cityhood was first presented to Winters City Council.

The Fridaes presented the proclamation from the Winters City Council to the Ayuntamiento of Almogía and in turn, were gifted a written statement commemorating the 30th anniversary of the sisterhood they presented to Mayor Bill Biasi at the April meeting.

MOW kitchen location Meals on Wheels Yolo County celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Winters Senior Nutrition Center on Thursday, Nov. 2.

The Winters Senior Nutrition Center at 111 Main St. was unveiled as the “Meals on Wheels — Sutter Health Senior Nutrition Center” at the event.

The Winters facility elevates the services MOW is able to offer in Winters and beyond in Yolo county. The kitchen supplements the efforts in the Woodland kitchen and gives MOW the ability to double the amount of meals they serve to seniors countywide. It also means that they can keep foods fresher and make recipes tailored to meet the diverse dietary needs of the Yolo community members served.

The additional 5,300 square feet of commercial kitchen space in Winters is located where the Buckhorn Restaurant’s catering business has been stationed for more than 25 years. A MOW press release stated the pandemic caused the catering operation to downsize, eliminating the

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The Service Veterans of Northern California Volunteer Honor Guard stood at attention as Rev. George Elrod gave the invocation at the Winters On Monday, May 29, 2023. need for such a large food production space.

Memorial Day service returns The Winters Cemetery District hosted the first Memorial Day event in four years on Monday, May 29.

The Rev. George Elrod gave the invocation and also served as the guest speaker later in the event. Elrod, a decorated combat veteran having received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam, shared the message that Memorial Day “is about those who did not come home. Those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, those who gave their lives for us to live free. Memorial Day is the time for Americans to reconnect with their history and core values by honoring those who gave their lives for the ideals we cherish.”

Joe Bristow, WCD chair, invited Winters Girl Scouts from Troops 1225, 1933 and 2744 to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and a singalong to My County Tis of Thee.

The Service Veterans of Northern California Volunteer Honor Guard fired a 21-gun salute in honor of the 26 veterans who were killed in action and 468 veterans who are laid to rest in the Winters Cemetery.

David Hawk provided music for singalongs to multiple patriotic songs and trumpeter Michael Haviland performed Taps to conclude the ceremony.

Farmers Market returns Through efforts of organizer Ahmad “Simba” Baratti along with the Winters Downtown Business Association, the Winters Farmers Market was revived after a decade of attempts on downtown Main Street.

Local farmers and ranchers offered a variety of products from fruits and jams to meats and flowers. Other vendors brought home-crafted wares, pantry staples, and foods.

Following the initial launch, organizers added on a crafts fair in Paseo Park. The Sunday event featured a children’s play area, live music, face painting and more.

tion between the region’s farmers and its supervisors.

The event provided farmers with county ag information, ag programs and services, and a forum for open dialogue. According to Frerichs, during his campaign for supervisor many rural voters expressed a desire to be better represented.

Some of the big issues brought up included discussions on solar farm installations, the preservation of prime agricultural land, groundwater well drilling and illegal dumping. Discussions also focused on specific issues related to Winters, including decreasing groundwater and concerns about the area’s fire services.

Barajas and Frerichs expressed a commitment to continue working on providing a connection, communication, and better governance with these roundtable forums.

Fortnightly takes on blood drive

Over the summer, the Winters Lions Club dissolved its charter and passed the baton off to the Winters Fortnightly Club to continue hosting the Community Blood Drive with Vitalant.

With the Fortnightly Club at the helm, changes to make the blood drive more accessible to residents included shifting the timeframe of the event to later in the afternoon to allow residents to donate blood on their way home from work. Additionally, Fortnightly members put care into the event by providing a human experience with baked goods and conversation for people to enjoy after they’ve donated.

Chamber structural changes

In 2023, the Winters District Chamber of Commerce board began work to restructure how it functions and to refocus on how to better serve local businesses. The chamber also began talks with the Winters Downtown Business Association and the Esparto Chamber of Commerce to explore collaboration and partnerships to boost their overall effectiveness while not duplicating efforts.

Putah Creek water initiative

Supervisors launch ag roundtable Agriculture gains continued in 2023 with the launch of the inaugural Western Yolo Ag Roundtable meeting on June 22. District 2 Supervisor Lucas Frerichs and District 5 Supervisor Angel Barajas hosted the forum as an effort to foster dialogue and direct communica-

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Almogía, Spain, Councilmember Isabel Arabel, Winters residents Rebecca and Woody Fridae, Almogía Mayor Cristobal Torreblanca and Almogía Council-member Juani Pino Godrid show off the Almogía and City of Winters proclamations designating each other as sister cities. Winters City Council approved the proclamation in January 2023.

On Oct. 5, the Lower Putah Creek Coordination Committee and Solano County Water Agency partnered to kick off the first public workshop in part of the Putah Creek Water Management initiative. The goals of the community gathering was to introduce emerging Putah Creek water concerns, to educate the public about the history of the creek water use and conditions, to share more information about the goals and purpose of the PCWM initiative and to gather questions and creek-water concerns from the public.

Some of the emerging Putah Creek water concerned identified though monthly forums from different stakeholders focused on the uncertainty in water predictability, diminishing water quantity, fair creek usage and compliance with regulations.

The Putah Creek Water Management initiative was established to take action about the concerns. The initiative is expected to be a multi-year collaborative effort to develop a range of strategies to address creek

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B2 — Winters Express, Wednesday, January 17, 2024

After your foreclosure Special to the Express Millions lost their homes to foreclosure during the economic downturn of the late 2000s.

Then, those rates stabilized until 202122 when a pandemic-based moratorium on foreclosures was lifted. ATTOM, a real estate data company, reported a total of 100,546 U.S. foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2023, including bank repossessions, defaults and auction. That was up 3 percent from the second quarter and 9 percent from the year before.

States with the greatest annual increases were North Carolina (which rose 53 percent in the third quarter) then Louisiana (47 percent), Pennsylvania (24 percent), Alabama (18 percent) and Nevada (16 percent). There are many challenges associated with this unfortunate turn of events, but the good news is, a foreclosure doesn’t mean your homeownership chances have ended.

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Assessing your finances Once the foreclosure is complete, take an in-depth look at your financial health.

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Express Yourself

Downtown might be seeing a change

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ur downtown has a lot of open space, mostly left when the railroad pulled up its tracks in 1975, but I haven’t heard of any active development plans for those gravel lots. Two parcels that are coming on the market are the old blacksmith’s shop and the house on the corner of Abbey and First.

If you want a great project, this could be just the ticket. I’ll be the realtor here and mention location, location, location. They are right across from City Hall and the hotel, and are even zoned for development.

When I mentioned to my permanent tenant that the parcels were up for sale and that I thought about buying the house and fixing it up, I got an icy stare and a solid no. I still think it would be a good project, but not for someone in their 70s, and like they say; happy wife, happy life.

I can see a commercial building with housing on the upper floors and parking in the back, or underneath.

With all of the property along Grant Avenue to the overpass, we have a lot of opportunity for commercial growth, with a little industrial thrown in.

Finding the right developers or industry has always been a

With all of the property along Grant Avenue to the overpass, we have a lot of opportunity for commercial growth, with a little industrial thrown in. challenge for Winters.

For those that oppose growth, there are several parcels for sale, so, pool your money, buy the land and you can keep it empty forever. or football fans, we have something to watch for a few more weeks.

I don’t like the way you now have to pay to watch an NFL playoff game. It may be “only” $5.99 a month, but don’t we already pay for cable? How much is the NFL making on selling the broadcast rights, and can there be any more commercials during the game?

I was thinking about the Kansas City game, 7 below zero and wind chill of 27 below zero, and the players waiting around for the

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Horoscopes ARIES (Mar 21/Apr 20) Aries, if resolutions seem slow-going, give it time to get into a groove and become part of your routine. You can handle anything when you put your mind to it.

TAURUS (Apr 21/May 21) Taurus, there is a lot going on in your life at the moment, and you may need to accept that you can’t do it all alone. Start farming out tasks to people you trust.

GEMINI (May 22/Jun 21) How will you know if you can do something unless you give it a try, Gemini? Be adventurous this week, whether it is enjoying a new ethnic cuisine or trying a new activity.

CANCER (Jun 22/Jul 22) Cancer, you may have a few plans on the horizon but aren’t sure how to get started. Just like walking, take it one step at a time and soon you’ll find that you’re on your way.

LEO (Jul 23/Aug 23) Leo, you may think you’re being humble and putting others’ needs before your own this week. But if you look a little deeper, you may discover you have room to improve.

VIRGO (Aug 24/Sept 22) Virgo, if you commit to something, follow through this week.

Others are counting on you for your portion of the work and letting them down now is not an option.

LIBRA (Sept 23/Oct 23) Health issues may have you taking inventory of your habits, Libra. It’s a new year and the perfect time to start to make changes for the better. Ask for help if you need guidance.

SCORPIO (Oct 24/Nov 22) You’re not one for being bashful about things, Scorpio.

But something could occur this week that leaves you a little red in the face and perhaps wanting to hide in the shadows.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23/Dec 21) Someone new in your life is causing all types of changes to your schedule, Sagittarius. You’re not quite sure if you enjoy it or not right now.

Stay the course and wait to see.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22/Jan 20) Capricorn, you will not make inroads with family or friends if you continue to play the victim.

You must own up to any mistakes you’ve made and start making amends this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21/Feb 18) Sometimes the best defense is remaining quiet and letting others dig themselves into a deeper hole, Aquarius. Others will see your positive efforts for all they are.

PISCES (Feb 19/Mar 20) Think about planning a getaway in the next month or so, Pisces. It doesn’t have to be a grand voyage.

Even a weekend retreat can be a way to rest and recharge right now.

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EFFORTS Continued from Page 1 water use and management concerns. The goal is to actively reach out and engage with different groups of the community who utilize the creek to identify what issues are, and what potential solutions already exist, and develop an ongoing implementation plan to address the issues.

When implemented, the PCWM will protect and enhance a functioning creek, support agricultural operations, and ensure environmental flow compliance. The PCWM’s roadmap spans from the end of 2023 through 2025. Multiple events are scheduled for 2024. For more information on the PCWM, to see the community gathering presentation slides and event updates, visit www. scwa2.com/pcwm.

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I dislike both the Cowboys and Rams, so this was a good weekend for me. I would rather root for the 49ers, but watching the Cowboys get slaughtered made my day. There is a local connection with the Detroit Lions quarterback, Jared Goff, who was raised in Novato.

His relatives grew up in Winters, but I’m not sure how many are left in town.

Goff was drafted, first pick in the 2016 draft, by the Los Angeles Rams, but was thrown under the bus by the Rams and traded to Detroit in 2021.

I’m not sure he played his best game on Sunday, but he played well enough for the Lions to beat the Rams and get the game ball.

High-fives to the Lions and Jared.

Go Niners.

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Creating bussin’ budget habits

n November of last year, the Winters Joint Unified School District hosted a “Mad City Money” event led by the Kiwanis Club of Winters and Travis Credit Union. More than 100 seniors participated. The format was a mix of Monopoly and The Game of Life.

Students were given a budget based on a job and were tasked to navigate stations to find housing, transportation, food, childcare, etc.

— all while watching their bank accounts dwindle.

It was an enlightening experience to be a part of.

I was at the childcare station where we attempted to upsell the $1,000/month all-day care option so they could go to work. Terrified by the monthly cost, most students opted for the grandparent option. It was free and very relatable to how many students remember growing up.

As the event went on, I got curious and decided to poke around. I began asking students “How do you learn about money?” “Do you ever talk to your parents about money?” Overwhelmingly, the answer was “nowhere” and “no.”

So it got me thinking. Not only should we expand on events for teens around financial literacy, but also, parents should also be a part of the conversation.

The journey to financial literacy with teens is an investment in their future success. Early conversations lay the groundwork for responsible financial habits, empowering teens to navigate a complex economic landscape. In this series, “Dollars and Sense,” I hope to empower parents to initiate central discussions with their teens about money management.

Often adults look back to their own high school days reflecting “No one ever showed me how to balance a checkbook.” While today, most teens may not relate to writing checks, we can shape our kids’ practical understanding of money and change that narrative. And while this is by

no means financial advice (pick and choose as you will) the goal is fostering an understanding of earning, spending, and saving, with parents setting the stage for a lifetime of financial well-being for generations to come. Let’s go!

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n this first article, let’s explore the significance of budgeting, breaking down income, expenses, and savings, providing practical guidance on constructing a simple budget, and discussing the importance of keeping track of expenses.

Income, expenses and savings Before jumping into budgeting, it’s essential for teens to understand three key components: Income, expenses and savings. Income refers to the money they earn, whether from a part-time job, allowance, or other sources. Expenses encompass all the money spent on necessities and discretionary items. Finally, savings involve setting aside a portion of income for future goals or emergencies.

Teens should recognize that managing money is a balancing act between these three elements. Allocating income wisely, controlling expenses, and prioritizing savings are the building blocks of financial stability. Discuss with your teen the importance of distinguishing between needs and wants, helping them make mindful choices about where their money goes.

A simple budget Teaching teens to create a simple budget is a hands-on way to impart financial responsibility.

Start by helping them list

their sources of income.

This could include allowances, earnings from parttime jobs, or even monetary gifts. Then work together to outline fixed expenses, such as phone bills, transportation costs, and any regular commitments they may have.

Next, identify variable expenses — items that fluctuate from month to month, like entertainment, dining out, or shopping. Encourage your teen to set limits on these variable expenses to ensure they align with their overall budget. The goal is to strike a balance between enjoying their money and saving for the future.

Allocate a specific percentage of their income to savings. This could be for short-term goals like buying tech, and long-term goals such as college or an emergency fund like car repairs. The act of planning and prioritizing fosters a sense of responsibility and foresight.

Tracking expenses In the digital age, there are numerous tools and apps that can assist teens in monitoring their spending. Encourage them to use budgeting apps that categorize expenses and provide insights into their financial habits. However, a simple pen-and-paper method works just as well.

Teach your teens to record every expenditure, no matter how small, and review their spending regularly. This practice not only helps them stay within their budget but also provides valuable insights into areas where they can cut back or make more informed choices.

Consider implementing a monthly budget review

Teach your teens to record every expenditure, no matter how small, and review their spending regularly.

This practice not only helps them stay within their budget but also provides valuable insights into areas where they can cut back or make more informed choices.

session with your teen. This not only can strengthen your bond but also provides an opportunity to address any concerns or questions they may have about their financial management.

Celebrate their successes and use any challenges as learning opportunities.

Budgeting is an invaluable life skill that empowers teens to take control of their financial future. By introducing them to the concepts of income, expenses, and savings, and guiding them through the process of constructing a simple budget, parents can play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s financial habits. Talk to your kids, you may learn something, too.

— Joedy Michael is a dedicated real estate agent with a growing passion for enhancing financial literacy for others. Leveraging his experience in the real estate market, Joedy strives to empower individuals with the knowledge needed to make sound financial decisions in the pursuit of secure futures. Want to share your insights or contribute, email Joedy.michael@exprealty.com or connect with him on Instagram @joedy michael_realestate.

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20231065 Business is located in YOLO County.

12/20/2023 Fictitious Business Name: Hangtown Collective Physical Address: 4410 S. Bluegill Ln., West Sacramento, CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: Stuart Harmon 4410 S. Bluegill Ln., West Sacramento, CA 95691 Business Classification: Unincorporated Association other than a Partnership Starting Date of Business: N/A /s/ Stuart Harmon 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 January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2024 #68721 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 318 1st Street, Winters, CA 95694, the City Council of the City of Winters will conduct a public hearing concerning proposed updates to the City’s schedule of fines and penalties for traffic and parking violations to include fines related to the parking of leaking vehicles on public property, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2024-01.

At the public hearing, members of the public will be afforded an opportunity to make oral or written presentations concerning the proposed updated schedule of fines. 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 fine is available for review at City Hall, located at 318 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694, during regular office hours.

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: January 17 th and January 24 th. #69278

Winters Express, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 — B5

Girls soccer shuts out the competition

By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Winters High School Warriors traveled to Willows High School to take on the Honkers in the first league game of the season and returned home with a 0–10 victory.

“Our girls were largely unchallenged, keeping Willows from advancing the ball anywhere near the goal,” said volunteer coach Kim Olivas.

Violet Tuel and Kylie Baker traded time in the goal recording the win and shutout against Willows but didn’t have to work too hard as the Warriors offense and defense never let Willows take any shot at the goal.

Winters scored five goals in the first half — two by Ava Muir-Vickrey, one from captain Alondra Molina, and scoring their first high school goal for the Warriors were Varenna Terronez and Alexys Penunuri. The goals were assisted by Aylin Molina, Izabella Bermudez, Riley Cramer, Ismene Taylor and Penunuri.

The Warriors kept up the same momentum and game play during the second half of the game with goals from Aylin Molina, Idaly Lopez Sanchez, Anahi Gutierrez and two impressive goals in the final 20 minutes of the game by captain Tuel who

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Varsity soccer captain Ruby Campos dribbles the ball upfield against a Pierce High School defender. came out of goal to get in on all the action. Goals in the second half were assisted by Zyanya Melendez,

WHS Basketball Recap take a 35–7 loss to the Honkers.

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer The Winters High School Warriors laced up for another week of stiff competition and to prove their mettle in the regular season.

JV girls On Monday, Jan. 8, the junior varsity basketball girls squared off against the always-formidable Colusa High School RedHawks. Unfortunately, the Warriors were trounced by the birds in a 34–7 loss.

Two days later, the Warriors played host to Paradise High School. Although they put more points on the board, the Warriors weren’t able to overcome the Bobcats’ potent offense and lost 32–17.

The Warriors’ struggles continued against Willows High School on Friday, Jan. 12. Although the squad was only down 13–7 going into halftime, the Warrior offense literally disappeared in the second half with a total of zero points.

The squad went on to

JV boys The junior varsity boys also took to the hardwood this week competing against Colusa, Paradise and Willows as well. However, the scores were not recorded but the squad took three additional losses.

“We beat ourselves because of some poor decision making.

Our decision making hasn’t caught up to the speed of the game compared to the competition. We have small spurts of growth in the right direction, and once we play a sound, consistent, fundamental game with less turnovers and better decisions while matching game speed we will win,” said junior varsity boys head coach Marcus Chavez. “The ship is headed in the right direction. I am proud of their effort and dedication to getting better. We compared awesome against Colusa and gave ourselves a chance to win but fell short. Then we

Alondra Molina, Muir-Vickrey, and two assists from Angelina Passantino.

Defensively, the Warriors

got blown out against Paradise and couldn’t patch together a win against Willows.”

Varsity girls The varsity girls continued their stellar season in an away game against Colusa on Monday, Jan. 8. Although they hung tough, the Warriors ended up losing 43–37.

The squad rebounded a few days later on Wednesday, Jan. 10, in a game against Paradise. Jordan Tucker was on fire with 16 points and Emily Dodic adding on an additional 14 points of her own. The combined efforts helped the Warriors to win 37–19.

“Against Colusa, unfortunately, we weren’t able to make the adjustments during the game to pull it out. But against Paradise, we really came out and played great defense and held them to nine points in the first half while capitalizing on the adjutments we made from our last

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played a near-perfect game with a total of 13 steals executed by Bermudez, Idaly Lopez Sanchez, Ava Coker,

game. We had some changes offensively, which allowed Jordan to dominate on the offensive end,” said varsity girls head coach

Ivan Dodic.

WHS ended the week on Friday, Jan. 12 in a game against old-time rival Willows. The Warriors ended up ruffling the Honkers’ feathers in a complete game with the Warriors coming out on top with a win of 39–27.

“Against Willows, our two freshmen, Maci Dodic and Mia Mariani led the team from the point guard position and did an outstanding job. The team played extremely well on both sides of the court and we really incorporated our adjustments from the last couple of games,” Dodic said.

Melendez, Gutierrez, Kylie Baker, Ruby Campos and Alexia Aceves.

In their second game of the week, the Warriors played against the Pierce Bears with a home-field advantage, finishing with another shutout and a final score of 6–0.

“This game was much more physical, with Pierce trying in vain to stop the Warriors’ attack,” said Olivas.

Aylin Molina, Alondra Molina and Muir-Vickrey all scored two goals each.

One of Alondra Molina’s goals came off of a penalty kick awarded when one of the Pierce Bears shoved Alani Lopez down as she was quickly advancing the ball toward the Bears goal.

Goals were assisted by Aylin Molina, Bermudez, Campos, Aceves and Alani Lopez.

“The Warriors peppered the Bears goalie with 33 shots along with five corner kicks,” said Olivas.

Altogether, the Warriors racked up 24 steals in the game. Tuel and Baker recorded the win and shutout in goal with no saves as again there were no shots on goal.

This week, Winters will play Colusa High School at home on Tuesday, Jan. 16 and Los Molinos High School in an away game on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Varsity boys The varsity boys squad had their hands full of stiff competition this week, starting with a home game against Colusa on Monday, Jan. 8.

The game was competitive through and through, however, the RedHawks went on a run in the third quarter the Warriors couldn’t recover from resulting in a WHS loss of 69–52.

Undeterred, the Warriors bounced back in their game against Paradise on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Although on the road, the Warriors’ offense heated up and never cooled off, burning the Bobcats with a 75–56 loss.

“Monday was against a tough opponent. Colusa turned up the pressure in the third quarter and made a little run. We were unable to get back but the effort of everyone on the court never dropped, which is a great sign moving forward. The game against Paradise was extremely up-tempo and entertaining. They

came out shooting really well and took an early lead, but we got offensive rebounds which gave us extra chances to stay in the game.

Sophomores, Luke Felsen and Lane Brown lead the team in scoring while Junior, Miles Mariani had some great assists as well,” said varsity boys head coach Brendan McShea.

The Warriors finished their week against the Willows Honkers on Friday, Jan. 12. Apparently, their offense opted not to cool off from a few days prior and the Warriors put up 70 points to the Honkers’ 56 and pulled out another win on the road.

“Friday against Willows was a long road trip that resulted in another team-effort win. It was close in the first quarter with both teams on their third game of the week, but in the second quarter we got multiple stops in a row that resulted in transition layups.

Despite a run by Willows in the third, our lead never got below 10 and we ended up being able to cruise into the victory,” McShea said.

PISANI’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Jordan Tucker Jordan Tucker, a Winters High School junior, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Varsity basketball head coach Ivan Dodic said Tucker is one of the team’s strongest rebounders and defenders, averaging more than 10 points per game. “Jordan has really improved this year not only in her basketball skills but also her intensity on the court, which has been phenomenal,” Dodic said. “We are extremely proud of Jordan’s growth this year and are constantly adjusting the offense to help maximize Jordan’s athletic ability and skillset.”

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The United States Navy Blue Angels perform in 2023.

Navy jets perform at Wings Over Solano Express staff The countdown is on for Wings Over Solano, set for March 16-17 at Travis Air Force Base.

The famed Blue Angels are among the performers.

Others include the Wings of Blue Parachute Team, a MiG-17, and F-15CS. Admission is free.

Guests may bring: • Folding chairs.

• Small bags, purses, backpacks or camera bags.

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• Small personal umbrellas.

• Strollers, wagons, wheelchairs and scooters (plug-in / recharging stations not available).

All people requesting entry are subject to search of their ve-

hicle, hand-carried items and person.

A shuttle will run from Fairfield/Vacaville Train Station on the corner of Peabody and Vanden roads every 20 minutes beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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Project 365 Day 290, acrylic & paper collage.

Artery presents mixed media works, jewelry Special to the Express The Artery presents Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham from Feb. 2 to Feb. 26, with an Artery reception on Friday, Feb. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Complementary shows Schorré’s yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365 where she created a work of art on a 4x4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Each month she focused on one color

with its complement, black and white. She started with yellow in January and made her way around the color wheel. In addition to Project 365, she created other pieces and jewelry inspired by her immersion in color.

The Artery is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday: 10-6, Sunday: 12-5. The Artery will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 9, for the reception of ”Complementary.”

This coincides with the Davis Second Friday ArtAbout.

Woodland Opera House presents “The Play That Goes Wrong” opening Jan. 19 through Feb. 4.

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‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ opens Friday Special to the Express “The Play That Goes Wrong” opens Jan. 19 through Feb. 4. Are you ready for a night of mishaps, mischief, and madcap mania?

It’s the opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” and things have quickly gone from bad to utterly disastrous!

The troupe’s ambitious 1920s whodunit has everything you never want in a show: falling props, collapsing scenery, an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything … including their lines.

How will this eager ensemble battle against all of the disastrous odds? How will this eager ensemble battle against all of the

disastrous odds? Will they make it to the final curtain call?

Directed by Gil Sebastian, the talented cast of this show will have you in stitches as they navigate through a sea of mishaps, slapstick humor, and perfectly-timed comedic disasters.

Content advisory “The Play That Goes

Wrong” is a fun, playwithin-a-play whodunit with comedic simulations, innuendo, and includes fighting and gun use. It is suitable for all audiences, including children ages 10 and older. Performances are set for Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Reserved seats are $30 for Adults, $28 for

Seniors (62 or older), and $15 for Children (age 17 and under).

Balcony tickets are $18 for Adults and $9 for Children. Flex Pass specials and group rates are available.

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Project 365, Day 3, oil pastels, watercolors & colored pencils.

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