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Winters, Yolo County, California, Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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Wolfskill CRA celebrates Class of 2024 graduates By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Four Wolfskill Career Readiness Academy students are the first to graduate under the new Winters Joint Unified School District graduate profile. Family and friends, Wolfskill CRA students and staff, and Winters JUSD staff gathered to celebrate four students who reached the end of their high school journey on Friday, Jan. 26, in the Margaret Parson’s Room at the Winters Community Library. Jaime Mora Gutierrez, Logan Nottingham, Gabriel Romero and Jesus Villa III were all in attendance for the ceremony, although Villa plans to participate in the May

graduation ceremony so his family can attend. Site Administrator Justin Young welcomed the graduates with the Tottenham Hotspur football club’s motto “To dare is to do in life” as the theme of his opening speech, and told them they the are officially the first class of Winters JUSD to be part of the “newly adopted and board-approved graduate profile” before sharing how they embody it. “You gained that essential content knowledge – in (Dawn Delorafice) and (Greg Wade’s) classrooms — through critical thinking, communication, collaboration and cultural awareness. Your community

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Superintendent Rody Boonchouy (right) officially confirms that Logan Nottingham, Gabriel Romero and Jaime Mora

See GRADS, Page 5 Gutierrez are graduates of the Wolfskill Career Readiness Academy at a ceremony on Friday, Jan. 26.

Police gains electric motorcycles, Express hosts community Council hears update on city connection chat Feb. 16 street improvement project Express staff

By Amelia Biscardi Express staff writer Winters City Council members discussed moving forward on the Paseo Park project and heard updates on public safety vehicles and the street improvement project at the Jan. 16 meeting.

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With Paseo Park sitting vacant for years now, the City Council approved a consent calendar item, which does not allow public input, to start a service agreement with Super Extra Fancy LLC. This company shall produce landscape construction documents within a rough time frame of five

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Srg. Jose Hermosillo is working to get the new electric motorcycles equipped and ready for use on city streets. to nine months. The city will pay them an amount not to exceed $35,000. Both Mayor Bill Biasi and City Manager Jeremy Craig have voiced that they want this project to get underway and continue

to make more progress.

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about something. My goal is to connect the community members and our local leaders in a casual tspace – over a cup of coffee or tea – so they can build relationships and ask or answer questions.” Apilado hosted the first community connection chat on Friday, Jan. 19 with Craig. “The first one was a sort of soft-launch with community members whom I already am having a morning conversation with. I received a lot of positive feedback from them about the opportunity and many of them

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This year, Winters Express Editor-in-Chief Crystal Apilado is working with local leaders to help make connections in the community. After meeting with community members regularly for a morning cup of coffee, Apilado said it became apparent that residents were unsure of the newest city officials, and had lots of questions not only about what the city manager and superintendent were doing in their roles but who they were as individuals. “Part of the charm of living in a small town is knowing who

your leaders are and — hopefully — they know who you are. I can only help to answer questions based on my knowledge as the newspaper editor and I think there’s value in providing a safe space for our community to ask questions directly to our leaders,” Apilado said. “In public meetings, both City Manager Jeremy Craig and Superintendent Rody Boonchouy invited the public to come talk to them because their doors are open. But, I feel that is opening a can of worms to have folks come talk to you when they are upset

Winters rainfall season began 7/1/23. Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m. daily by local weatherman Joe Bristow.

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Middle school teams win top achievements Middle school Robotics Team 95694E members Nico Banuelos (left) and Will Whitworth (right) received the Middle School Judges Award at the Winters Farmbots Invitational. Read more from advisor Dianne Halsey (center) on Page B1. YOUR

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El Consejo aprueba nueva ordenanza, artículos sobre la seguridad pública Por Amelia Biscardi Traducido por Carol Alfonso El Ayuntamiento de Winters asumió la aprobación de una nueva ordenanza, un nuevo programa de reducción de riesgos, rehabilitación de calles y más en su primera reunión del 2024 el pasado 16 de Enero. Nueva ordenanza de la ciudad El Jefe de Policía John P. Miller propuso una nueva ordenanza que prohíbe el estacionamiento de vehículos que filtren materiales peligrosos en las calles públicas o en las áreas de estacionamiento. Específicamente, la ordenanza señala que esto tiene como objetivo evitar la fuga de materiales que dañarían las calles. En el pasado, han habido quejas ante el Departamento de Policía sobre grandes fugas, pero no ha habido ninguna ordenanza que lo impida. Cada citación es de $100 dolares. Después de cinco multas, el vehículo será incautado. Sin embargo, según Miller, es probable que sea una ordenanza basada en quejas. "No es que vayamos a buscar debajo de los coches buscando goteos," dijo Miller. "La mayoría de los casos, en realidad todos los casos que se han señalado a nuestra atención una vez que se convierten en una molestia." Cambio de nombre del programa de prevención de incendios Con el comienzo del nuevo año, el Jefe de Bomberos Jack S. Snyder III y el Departamento de Bomberos de Winters (Winters Fire Department) están cambiando el nombre de la división de prevención de incendios. El plan es llevar a cabo inspecciones de las empresas, centrándose específicamente primero en 27 ubicaciones de alta seguridad de alto riesgo y/o alta vida útil. Con un total de

221 empresas que necesitan ser inspeccionadas, el objetivo de Winters Fire es abordar 10 al mes e iniciar un programa de auto inspección. "La prevención del riesgo comunitario no solo se centra en la prevención de incendios, sino también en la educación y otras cosas," dijo Synder. "Así que lo estamos llevando a un nivel completamente nuevo." El objetivo, según Snyder, es garantizar que las empresas estén a la alta del código de incendios de California. Winters Fire irá a las empresas para proporcionar educación y ayudar a encontrar soluciones, no para golpear los problemas. Las inspecciones no serán una sorpresa y el departamento de bomberos emitirá información sobre lo que implicarán las inspecciones. Si y cuando se produzcan problemas, las empresas tendrán 30 días para resolver dicho problema antes de que se produzca una inspección secundaria. "El barrio del centro (Downtown) es un espacio muy precioso para mí y para el resto de nosotros, y nos gustaría asegurarnos de mantenerlo a salvo." dijo Snyder. "Porque si tuviéramos que perder eso, sería un problema catastrófico no para la comunidad, sino para la región en general." Las propias inspecciones se centrarán en la salida segura, los sistemas de protección contra incendios, el mantenimiento general del edificio y los riesgos especiales de incendio. "Este primer año somos básicamente nosotros llegando a las instalaciones, haciendo estos planes previos para nuestra seguridad, pero también para la comunidad," dijo Synder. "Pero solo estar en la comunidad y estar involucrado y mostrar a la comunidad lo que

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pueden esperar." Otro elemento del programa que el alcalde Bill Biasi y la residente de Winters, Kate Laddish, mencionaron es la concienciación sobre las personas con problemas de movilidad. Si bien el departamento de bomberos tiene algunos registros de aquellos con problemas de movilidad, Snyder exhorta a aquellos que lo hacen a comunicarse y llamar al departamento de bomberos para que puedan asegurarse de que está en su sistema. Snyder dijo que esto permite al personal de bomberos saber quién va a necesitar ayuda adicional en situaciones de emergencia. Para ponerse en contacto con el departamento de bomberos si tiene preguntas, llame al 530-7954131. Reconocimiento a la Secretaria de la ciudad La secretaria de la ciudad, Ellena Branson, ha estado trabajando con Winters durante más de dos años y ahora sigue adelante. Recibió elogios de Biasi por su investigación y capacidad para desenterar información y abucheos del Director de Obras Públicas, Eric Lucero, a su partida. Craig y la ex gerente de la ciudad Kathleen Saguero Trepa elogiaron a Branson. "Solo quiero reconocer todo su arduo trabajo, su dedicación a la organización y a la comunidad," dijo Trepa a través de la video plataforma de Zoom. "Realmente creo que ella es el epítome del servicio a los demás." Branson reflexionó sobre su tiempo con Winters el pasado 24 de Enero como su último día en el Ayuntamiento. "En este tiempo, he hecho muchas conexiones maravillosas con el personal y los miembros de la comunidad," dijo Branson. "Espero ver el desarrollo y el crecimiento de la comunidad en el futuro y les deseo a todos nada más que éxito."

Express staff The water level of Lake Berryessa went up during the past week by .77 feet, with an increase in the storage of 13,473 acre-feet of water, according to Ken Emigh of the Solano Irrigation District. On the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 30, the lake

level was 425.64 feet above sea level, with storage computed at 1,290,360 acre-feet of water. Evaporation on the lake averaged 68 acre-feet of water per day. The SID is diverting 55 cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 31 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.

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Albert Mora Gutierrez, Mayra Borges and Alondra Molina are working to raise funds for the Kate Humphrey Kindness Scholarship through their Senior Capstone projects.

Kindness Team shares legacy of Kate Humphrey through Capstone projects By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief Three Winters High School students have banded together to spread the importance of sharing kindness with others and to raise funds for the Kate Humphrey Kindness Scholarship. WHS seniors Albert Mora Gutierrez, Mayra Borges and Alondra Molina are the Kindness Team and they are taking action to share the legacy of former WHS art educator Kate Humphrey by bringing awareness about kindness and empathy to the community. Mora Gutierrez is hosting the next wave of kindness through a Garden Art Show on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Winters Community Library Teaching Garden located at 708 Railroad Ave. The Garden Art Show features student art available for purchase including Valentine’s Day and friendship cards and ceramic figures. Borges will also have silicon Kindess bracelets available for purchase at the event. All proceeds will benefit the Kate Humphrey Kindness Scholarship fund.

As part of his Capstone Project, Mora Gutierrez is also working with the WHS Culinary Program to feature student-made refreshments and performances by students in the WHS music program at the event. Mora Gutierrez’s Capstone will serve as a kick-off to Borges’ Capstone which is coordinating Kindness Week activities and acts of kindness across four of Winters Joint Unified School District’s school sites during February. Borges said her Kindness Week campaign will bring age-appropriate activities and messages of kindness to students. Elementary-aged students at Waggoner Elementary and Shirley Rominger Intermediate School will learn about why showing kindness matters. And Winters Middle School and high school students will participate in weeklong kindness activities. Molina’s Capstone project launched the Kindness Team’s efforts on Nov. 30 where she presented student-crafted floral art arrangements to the community in her Bouquets To Art exhibit at Hooby’s Brewing. The arrangements were available through a silent auction with

proceeds benefitting the scholarship fund. The trio’s goal is to raise a minimum of $1,500 to provide two scholarships for graduating seniors from the Class of 2024, and to provide a starting point for next year’s scholarship efforts. Humphrey’s legacy Kate Humphrey was a beloved WHS art teacher and was instrumental in the creation of the Winters history summer mural project. She died in September 2022 and a plaque is posted on the Winters post office building dedicating the mural in her honor as well as the history mural legacy she inspired. Mora Gutierrez, Borges and Molina said they were freshmen during Humphrey’s last year of teaching at WHS and it was important to them to keep her legacy going. “I had Ms. Humphrey as my art teacher my freshman year and I loved her. She was amazing at what she did and was always so kind,” Molina said. “It’s important to keep her legacy alive and make sure people know she impacted us as students our freshman year. A lot of students don’t know who she is anymore.”

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Yolo Supervisors explore county’s real-estate efforts Mariani continues on County Youth Commission

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By Rebecca Wasik McNaughton Media Last Tuesday, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors was given an update on the county’s real estate efforts including Norton Hall, the county’s Historic Courthouse, a Dunnigan Federal Surplus property, Pine Tree Gardens West and a Clarksburg property. Norton Hall currently houses the county’s Agriculture Department and the UC Cooperative Extension Office. Dignity Health has expressed interest in relocating its Adult Day Health Center to Norton Hall. The board authorized staff to negotiate with Dignity Health to reuse Norton Hall and an adjacent agriculture corporation yard building. The board also asked staff to return with a work authorization and to submit a funding request for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services to relocate the UC Cooperative Extension. The Historic Courthouse consists of

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Winters High School student Miles Mariani (left) was resworn in on the Yolo Youth Commission by Yolo County Superintendent Garth Lewis. three floors. The lower two floors are currently occupied by the county’s Probation Department, while the third floor remains vacant. Staff proposed to use the third floor for use by potential occupants such as the County Administrator’s Office, County Counsel’s Office, Human Resources Department, Board of Supervisors or Board-related support units. Reuse would allow for the reopening of the floor for public use, including educational and non-profit use of the historic courtroom. The board directed staff to return with a work authorization and submit a funding

request for A&E services not to exceed $100,000. The board also asked that this project be added to the Capital Improvement Projects list. Staff was authorized to file a letter of interest for a 2.8-acre federal surplus property in Dunnigan as well as begin negotiations for the purchase of Pine Tree Gardens West in Davis and return to the board with a funding plan. In Clarksburg, there is a potential opportunity for a park on a four-acre parcel of land. Risks include the parcel being in a flood zone, the need for Reclamation District 999 concurrence, plus the need for approval from the State

Central Valley Flood Protection Board and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The board directed staff to explore if a naming right is possible for a largely reduced acquisition price with the property owner, to discuss with Reclamation District 999 to determine if support exists for a Clarksburg park and to examine the feasibility of development in a flood risk area. Based on a recommendation from Supervisor Angel Barajas, the board decided to ask staff to look into other properties in Clarksburg for a potential park.

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Thriving Pink’s ProspeRosa hosts origami event Express staff Thriving Pink’s ProspeRosa program is inviting breast cancer warriors to attend an origami workshop led by Sylvina Frausto on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 501 2nd St. in Davis. Alicia Silva, the Thriving Pink Spanish Outreach Chair, ProspeROSA Chair and Board Member, said the event is aimed at uplifting guerreras (breast cancer warriors) through their breast cancer journey through creative art expression.

“We will be making origami hearts to symbolize self-love and provide an uplifting, creative mode of expression,” Silva said. Those who plan to attend are asked to RSVP to 530-205-3004 to help event organizers account for food and beverages. Thriving Pink’s ProspeRosa program works to provide education, support and outreach to the Latino and Spanish-speaking community affected by breast cancer in Yolo County. They provide Spanish language educational work-

shops relating to breast cancer and provide breast cancer books in Spanish at the office library. The program also provides support by connecting guerreras with Spanish-speaking mentors and community resources and holding events like their “Cafecitos” where guerreras can gather and share while having a cup of coffee. For more information about the ProspeRosa program, visit www.thrivingpink.org/prosperosa.

County to host voter education workshops on Zoom Special to the Express Yolo County Elections will conduct Voter Education and Outreach Workshops for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election, beginning Monday, Feb. 5 and continuing to Thursday, Feb. 8, to increase accessibility and participation of eligible voters with disabilities and with limited English proficiency. The workshops will be held via Zoom (log-in information available here: www. yoloelections.org/

get-involved/voter-education-and-outreach-workshops) from 6 to 7 p.m. following the schedule below: • Monday, Feb. 5 (bilingual English/Spanish) • Tuesday, Feb. 6 (bilingual English/Chinese & English/Korean) • Wednesday, Feb. 7 (bilingual English/ Punjabi & English/ Russian) • Thursday, Feb. 8 (Access to Voting – with ASL interpreter) Interpreters for

each scheduled language will be available during the workshop. Additionally, translated workshop agendas will also be displayed during the meeting. “Yolo County Elections looks forward to hosting these Voter Education and Outreach workshops in a continued effort to increase accessibility and participation among eligible voters with limited English proficiency and voters with disabilities,” said Jesse Salinas,

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With weather flip-flopping between rainy days and warm temperatures, it feels like spring is in the air, and with the warming temperatures, mosquitoes are out and looking to bite. “This is a typical trend that we see every year when we get a few days of sunny and warm weather,” said Gary Goodman, Manager of the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District. “These mosquitoes are ones that had been hibernating during the past few months. The warm temperatures have brought them out of resting and they are aggressively biting,” indicated Goodman. Fortunately, these mosquitoes are not the same species that can pose a threat for West Nile virus and are considered a seasonal nuisance, common during this time of the year. District crews have been looking for and inspecting areas where these mosquitoes

KINDNESS Continued from Page 2 Mora Gutierrez said it was important to him to share student art and have both the student artists and community members create a community bond through messages of kindness. Which is something that Humphrey shared through her teaching. “I carry on her legacy at the high school and show people how passionate she was about her job and the things that students can make,” Mora Gutierrez said. He also felt it was important to have a male figure present in sharing the message that one random act of kindness can go a long way and for younger children to see that it’s good to be kind. “As a former

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30 years ago, in April 1994, Dr. Dan Mazza, DDS, MAGD, announced that he would be opening up a dental office in Winters. Dr. Mazza had practiced all over the world as an Air Force dentist, but decided to open Mazza Dental Care in Winters. Dr. Mazza retired as a colonel from Travis Air Force base in 2003.

Years Ago Dispatches from the Express archives.

130 Years Ago February 3, 1894

W.J. Pleasants went to the State Capital on Monday, and back the same day, making a flying trip. The ladies of the M.E. Church, South intend giving an entertainment in the Opera House on Thursday, February 22nd. Admission 25 cents, including sandwiches

and coffee. Tomales extra. An elaborate program is being prepared. All are cordially invited. A library and reading room is a necessity in this town. Subscribe ten cents toward maintaining one. Ralls Briggs’ driving horse ran away Sunday evening last and demolished the buggy and harness. Ralls had been out driving and had just got out

of the buggy when the horse jumped and turned short a round, overturning the buggy and getting away. No one was hurt and the horse received only a few scratches. John Cunningham of Onarga, Illinois, a brother of Mrs. J.A. DeVilbiss, accompanied by his wife, is the guest of his sister. The brother and sister have not met for many years and the reunion now is a most pleasant one. Rev. John Downie has accepted the call to the Baptist church here, but will not be able to come before the latter part of this month. Wm. Jeans of Missouri and Mrs. Netherland of Oregon are visiting their brother,

Jeptha Jeans of this place. Barnett Bros. Of Chicago have purchased the California Fruit Association Warehouse here, and intends to enter the list for business during the coming fruit season.

95 Years Ago February 1, 1929

At joint installation ceremonies in Masonic Temple Saturday night, Mrs. Emma Sutliff was installed as worthy matron of Yosolano Chapter Eastern Star and Frank Wolfskill was installed as worshipful master of Buckeye Lodge, Masons. James W. Mills, farm advisor of Solano

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Fire The Winters Fire Log will return soon. Check for updates at https://cityofwinters.org/157/Fire.

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Paraphernalia, Winters PD warrant; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail Jan. 22: Clarke, Tanya (Age 36), Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

Jan. 18: Croy, Kia Rochelle (Age 35), Charges: Siskiyou County Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear Jan. 19: Roberts, Christopher Benton (Age 39), Charges: Davis PD warrant, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail ~Jara, Miguel (Age 59), Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear Jan. 21: Richardson, Andrew Justin (Age 32); Charges: Possession of Drug

Jan. 17: 12:27 p.m., Abbey Street/Railroad Avenue, Traffic Collision ~3:27 p.m., 900th block of Railroad Avenue, Petty Theft Jan. 18: 12 p.m., 30th block of Main Street, Shoplifting/ Petty Theft Jan. 19: 6:39 p.m., 40th block of Main Street, Audible Alarm Jan. 20: 5:48 a.m., 400th block of Baker Street, Theft For our editorial policy on crime log entries, see winters express.com/unpub lishing-policy.

County, in speaking at the Exchange Club Monday, said that the Winters area is an orange country, with climate, soil and water. He said that oranges would net farmers about $200 per acre, about twice the return they now get from apricots. Wilfred Bigelow was up from U.C. and enjoyed the week-end visiting at home. J.A. Boyce has purchased the McFall property at the east end of Main street, except the residence.

It is Mr. Boyce’s intention to open up a Main street extension to the place he now owns. The DeLos Lee family of Berkeley were guests with relatives in town over the week end. They also enjoyed Masonic and O.E.S. installation ceremonies Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Vasey, Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Vasey and Miss Evelyn Vasey were among the 75 guests at the wedding of William Islip and Miss Byrdie Adams at Lodi Sunday.

for helping people — and telling stories of his adventures — are dearly missed. Mike was always benevolent and community-minded. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a 50plus year member of Rotary International and a 32nd-degree Mason, and he supported many charities, schools and organizations. He also loved to write and contributed a brief weekly column about insurance in the Turlock Journal for many years. In 2014, he and Betty Ann were awarded Turlock Citizens of the Year by the annual Best of Turlock. Mike loved and enjoyed spending time with his family, including five grandchildren Courtney, Haley, Kaitlyn, Maecie and Kellen, and three great-grandchildren Grayson, Sawyer and Blaze. He was a great mentor for the outdoors and always enjoyed watching their sporting and music events. Mike’s greatest passion was the outdoors; he loved shooting, hunting and fishing, and he traveled the globe pursuing trophy hunts. Evidence of Mike’s adventures is found throughout the WISG office buildings. A lifetime member of Safari Club Interna-

tional, he was always a well-known presence at the conventions. He was also a lifetime member of Boon & Crocket and National Rifle Association. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Ireland; his mother, Winnona Ireland and his sister, Patricia Lynn Ireland Tournabene. He is survived by his brother, Timmothy Wayne Ireland (Yvonne); wife of 62 years, Betty Ann (Carrion) Ireland; daughter Michelle Lynn Ireland; son L. Michael Ireland Jr. (Debbie). Grandchildren include Courtney (Pascoe) Bonifacio (Darwin), Haley Pascoe, Kaitlyn (Ireland) Bergeron (Brandon), Maecie (Ireland) Kuenzi (Ryan) and Kellen Ireland. Great-grandchildren include Grayson and Sawyer Bonifacio and Blaze Ireland Bergeron. Services are Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. at Turlock Memorial Park: 575 N. Soderquist Rd., Turlock, CA 95380. Internment at Winters Cemetery on Friday, Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Jessica’s House, a member of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief at www.jessicashouse. org.

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Obituary Lester Michael Ireland Sr. April 7, 1942 – January 19, 2024, Turlock, California Mike died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Turlock at the age of 81. He was born on April 7, 1942, in Woodland and grew up in Winters. He was a Winters High School athlete and enjoyed football, basketball and baseball. Mike excelled in academics, graduating with honors, and earned his life membership to the California Scholastic Federation (CSF). In his senior year, Class of 1960, Mike was the student body presi-

dent and chairman of the annual Winters Youth Day. After high school, Mike attended Occidental College in Pasadena, California, and earned a degree in Political Science, Class of 1964. In his sophomore year, Mike married his high school sweetheart, Betty Ann Carrion. Their two children, Michelle and Michael, were both born in Pasadena while Mike was earning his degree and working in the school library. After graduating from Occidental, Mike attended McGeorge Law School in Sac-

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GRADS Continued from Page 1 engagement through community service learning and work experience has been truly exemplary,” Young said. “I’ve seen you and all of our students displaying these traits day in and day out in your resiliency, to persist as learners and overcome any barriers that were in your way is nothing short of outstanding.” Before introducing Superintendent Rody Boonchouy, Young wished the graduates to have confidence in themselves as they entered the next chapter after high school graduation. “Dream big, do what you are passionate about, and dare to do because you have the abilities and skills to do so,” Young said. Boonchouy congratulated the graduates for working hard to accomplish their goal and reminded them that they have “a genius, a talent and gifts to offer,

MEET Continued from Page 1 already asked when the next one was,” Apilado said. She plans to continue hosting them on the third Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at Steady Eddy’s Coffee Shop. The next community chat is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16. Boonchouy will join in the monthly meetups starting in March and Supervisor Lucas Frerichs is planning to drop in when

YOLO Continued from Page 3 None of these projects are set in stone. This direction from the board allows staff to explore these potential projects and bring back information to the board moving forward.

Youth Commission The Yolo County Youth Commission is a local government initiative in which 15 county youth representing the five county districts partner with the Board of Supervisors as a way to seek out the voice of the youth, as well as their opinions and struggles. New and returning Youth Commissioners were introduced to the board on Tuesday, including a Winters High School student. New commissioners include: • Miles Mariani, Winters High School (District 2) • Saraya Montgomery, River City High School (District 1) • Sa’Maya Dixson, Bridgeway Island K-8 (District 1) • Boyeon Choi, Davis High School (District 2) • Olivia Interbitzen, Davis High School (District 2)

“Dream big, do what you are passionate about and dare to do because you have the abilities and skills to do so.” Justin Young, site administrator that will both help the world” and lead to their success and happiness in life. “You have already shown that you can overcome obstacles, in your resilience, perseverance, and adaptability (which) are some of the most powerful skills that anyone can have. Don’t underestimate your own wisdom. You know the world in a way that no one else does,” Boonchouy said. Wolfskill CRA teachers Dawn Delorice and Greg Wade and high school counselor Marcella Heredia each took a moment to share insight on the graduates’ journeys from the beginning to the end of their high school careers and highlighted their strengths and

how they overcame challenges. Young presented Mora Gutierrez, Nottingham and Romero with their diplomas alongside Board President Joedy Michael and Trustee Kristin Trott. Boonchouy confirmed their graduation and the graduates moved their tassels from right to left in recognition of their newfound graduate status. The Wolfskill CRA has gone through transitions in the current school year after a move to the Winters High School campus so students would have access to councelors, school nurses and extra curricular opportunities, as well as a revamp on the schoolday model.

“I want Winters residents and our local leaders to have the same chance to get to know each other on a personal level as I have.” Crystal Apilado, editor he is available. “We have a lot of new leadership in town and Yolo County. I hope to keep these meet-ups as casual as possible – the intention is not to give a platform to elected officials and • Genevieve Frank, Pioneer High School (District 3) • Ash Knudsen, Da Vinci High School (District 4) • Jonah Spang, Davis High School (District 4) • Parami Jayakody, Emerson Jr. High (District 5) • Angel Torres, Esparto High School (District 5) • Leonardo Tafolla, Esparto High School (District 5) • Returning commissioners include: • Olivia Brandon, River City High School (District 1) • Jazmin Garcia, Davis High School (District 3) • Isabelle Chan De Silva, Emerson Jr. High (District 3) • Riya Vij, Holmes Jr. High (District 4) A swearing-in ceremony for the new commissioners was held on Jan. 27. Animal Services Staff recommended to the board that Animal Services transition to the Department of Community Services due to DCS engaging in similar functions and robust administrative capability. Both the Sheriff’s Office and DCS agreed with the recommendation. Staff also recommended that the

city staff but to give the public access to them in a safe space,” Apilado said. “I want Winters residents and our local leaders to have the same chance to get to know each other on a personal level as I have.” board request the Animal Services Planning Joint Powers Authority consider a collective interest in a shared governance model and to approve an amendment for the JPA to include the city of West Sacramento. The board approved these recommendations unanimously.

2024-25 Budget Along with each year’s budget, staff chooses budget principles to follow. These principles for the 2024-25 budget were presented to the board. The principles include continuing to follow best practices, adapting to higher labor costs, and prioritizing funding for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, funding shall reflect the board’s strategic priorities and continue to fund reserves and balance short and long-term views. This year’s budget development calendar consists of a 2324 mid-year update on Feb, 27, a board budget workshop on March 11 and 12, a budget development update to the board on April 23, the release of the budget document on June 1, individual member budget briefings on June 5-9 and a

CITY Continued from Page 1 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, Winters Police Department now has two electric motorcycles. With only a 20-hour training program (that isn’t even required) and a max speed of 102 mph, Police Chief John P. Miller believes the motorcycles will help especially at bigger events. “We wanted to actually bring one of the electric motorcycles,” Miller said. “But I called off Sargent (Jose) Hermosillo last minute (...) yeah he would have been taking a very cold shower getting here. And we wanted to wheel it in here and I don’t think the carpet would appreciate it.” One of the other things Miller noted is that these electric motorcycles are substantial vehicles. In 2017, Winters started a bicycle patrol program. While the patrol was helpful particularly around special, the limitations of speed and range make things difficult. With the vehicles being able to go off-road and having a large range before needing to be charged, Miller believes they will be helpful, especially in the summer months with the enforcement of other motorcycles. Council members verbalized their support, but as it was a presentation item, there was no vote.

Street improvements Public Works Director Eric Lucero presented some of the highlights of street improvements in recommended budget hearing on June 11. The board approved both the principles and the calendar.

Evacuation tool The board directed staff to move forward with securing the necessary contract for a new evacuation tool, Genasys. Genasys has a realtime portal and mobile app that is publicly available with no subscription or log-in required. It also includes Waze integration. The app allows users to follow zones of interest, access real-time updates on incidents, receive information on road closures and shelter locations, as well as receive zone-specific status notifications. According to staff, Genasys reduces community notification times by over 90 percent. It allows for mass community notification and reduces complexity for faster and more accurate decisions. With this tool, the county will be able to enable faster and more precise emergency response and evacuation.

Cease-fire discussion The board again discussed the possi-

Winters. Lucero also answered questions from the council and the public explaining how the evaluation process of how the Winters Streets project works. During the 2022-2023 street improvement project, $604,978 was spent on various projects around the city. “We don’t just randomly pick streets (because) a council member lives on it,” Lucero said.

“We don’t just randomly pick streest (because) a council members lives on it.” Eric Lucero, public works director

Lucero explained that an outside organization comes in and evaluates the streets, rating the streets remaining service life. From there, they chip away at the list, usually in order. Resident, Kate Laddish asked Lucero via Zoom why East Baker between East Street and Morgan Street, near the future senior center, hasn’t been worked on. “When they go to build that senior center, they’re probably gonna tear that road up coming in and out with all the trucks,” Lucero said. “That was kind of the delay but as the senior center seems to get further and further down the road, certainly we’re just (going to) have to fix it.” bility of creating a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Chair Lucas Frerichs said he and his colleagues received multiple emails and comments from the public both for and against the board calling for a cease-fire. Supervisor Jim Provenza said that after watching the Davis City Council meeting last week, he does not believe that a resolution from the board is the best idea, due to the hate incidents that the Jewish community shared they are experiencing. Instead, Provenza says that he will write a letter to the state’s congressional delegation and President Joe Biden on behalf of his constituents. He says the letter will strongly condemn the violence on both sides and ask for a cease-fire. He made it clear that any board member who wants to sign on to the letter may do so. Barajas said he would consider signing on after reading the letter and also asked about the possibility of creating a subcommittee of lead-

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Lucero continued acknowledging that his department is aware of it and it is on their list. Council member Carol Scianna asked Lucero to update the council on purchasing a chip seal device for filling in cracks. Lucero explained that while the item wasn’t ordered, it is budgeted for and can’t be used until the Spring. Another concern Laddish brought up was the concern that concrete can create an “urban heat island,” which is where the pavement can bring up the temperature of an area. Laddish asked if Lucero had looked into alternatives of street surface materials that may work better. Lucero explained that there are conversations about that, but some concerns are that these alternatives are not as readily available. Biasi chimed in adding that they would want to see how these alternatives have held up over time as well.

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Senior News Preparing to hang up the car keys as we age By Judith Graham Special to the Express Lewis Morgenstern has made up his mind. When he turns 65 in four years, he’s going to sign an advance directive for driving. The directive will say that when his children want him to stop getting behind the wheel, Morgenstern will follow their advice. “I recognize that I might not be able to make the best decision about driving at a certain point, and I want to make it clear I trust my children to take over that responsibility,” said Morgenstern, a professor of neurology, neurosurgery, and emergency medicine at the University of Michigan. His wife, 59, intends to sign a similar document at 65. Morgenstern has given a lot of thought to the often-divisive issue of when to stop driving. He co-authored a recent article in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that found 61 percent of older adults with cognitive impairment continued to drive even though 36 percent of their caregivers were concerned about their performance. Many of these seniors probably adapted by exercising caution and drawing on extensive experience behind the wheel, Morgenstern said. But, he noted, “there is undoubtedly a group of people who are driving and shouldn’t be because they’re a risk to themselves and to others.” Relatively few studies have looked at how many older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia continue to drive, and there aren’t any national standards on when people should hand over the car keys. But the issue is a growing concern as the ranks of seniors in their 70s, 80s, and 90s — the age group

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most likely to have cognitive impairment — expand. Nearly 50 million people 65 and older held driver’s licenses in 2021, a 38 percent increase from 2012, according to data compiled by the American Automobile Association. Almost 19 million were 75 or older, a rise of 31 percent. During this period, motor vehicle deaths for people 65 and older increased 34 percent, reaching 7,489 in 2021. The number of seniors injured in vehicle crashes that year exceeded 266,000. For the most part, older adults drive safely. They use seat belts more often, are intoxicated less often, and are less likely to speed than younger adults. Compared with younger and middle-aged adults, they’re involved in fewer fatal car crashes each year. And they’re more likely to restrict where and when they drive — following familiar routes, avoiding heavily trafficked streets, and not driving at night. Still, risks for older drivers rise with advancing age and the onset of medical conditions such as arthritis, glaucoma, and

Parkinson’s disease. And when crashes occur, seniors are more likely to be severely injured or die because they’re more vulnerable physically.

sor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine who has studied advance driving directives. This was the case

For the most part, older adults drive safely. They use seat belts more often, are intoxicated less often, and are less likely to speed than younger adults. Compared with younger and middle-aged adults, they’re involved in fewer fatal car crashes each year. And they’re more likely to restrict where and when they drive — following familiar routes, avoiding heavily trafficked streets, and not driving at night. Cognitive impairment and dementia pose especially worrisome challenges because decision-making, attention, judgment, and risk assessment are compromised in people with these conditions. “This is a big challenge when it comes to driving, because people don’t react appropriately and self-regulate,” said Emmy Betz, a profes-

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for Morgenstern’s beloved father-in-law, who developed moderate Alzheimer’s disease in his 70s but remained convinced he was fit to drive. After he got badly lost one day, Morgenstern’s mother-in-law took away the car keys, and “he didn’t understand why. He was very unhappy,” Morgenstern said. Morgenstern’s interest in advance directives for driving, an option he recommends in his paper, springs from this experience. Several types of directives exist. One asks a person to name a family member or friend who will talk to them about whether it’s safe to continue driving. AAA and

the American Occupational Therapy Association have endorsed a directive of this kind, which is not legally binding. Obligations also run in the other direction, with family members agreeing to help the person explore ways to keep driving, if possible. If not, family members agree to help the person find other ways to get out and about by offering rides and helping them use public transportation, carpooling services, or volunteer-driver programs. Uber and Lyft, which have created programs for seniors, are newer options frequently used. Another nonbinding directive, endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Association, recognizes that people with dementia will not be able to drive as their illness progresses. It, too, names people who should raise concerns about driving when it becomes important. But it goes further by stating: “I understand that I may forget that I cannot drive anymore and may try to continue driving. If this happens, please know that I support all actions taken, including removing or disabling my car, to help ensure my safety and the safety of others.” At the University of South Florida Health, Lori Dee Grismore, an occupational therapist and certified driving rehabilitation specialist, said up to 75 percent of the seniors she evaluates have some type of cog-

nitive impairment. This becomes evident during the first part of Grismore’s comprehensive evaluation: an interview about the person’s driving habits and recent problems; a review of their medical history; a vision exam; a physical assessment; and a battery of six cognitive tests. “If someone doesn’t have insight, which is common, they don’t understand why these tests have anything to do with driving,” she told me. If she thinks it’s safe, Grismore then takes older adults out on the road, checking their ability to follow directions, make turns, stay in their lanes, maintain appropriate speeds, and interpret signs, among other performance measures. While most older adults with mild cognitive impairment pass these tests, Grismore usually recommends retesting at regular intervals and imposing restrictions such as driving only close to home and staying off highways. But she acknowledged there’s no guarantee seniors will remember these restrictions. Grismore’s threehour assessment costs $420. Medicare doesn’t pay — a barrier to seniors with low or fixed incomes. Older adults and families interested in finding a driving rehab provider can consult an American Occupational Therapy Association directory at https://myaota.aota. org/driver_search/. Elin Schold Davis, who coordinates the Older Driver Initiative at the occupational therapy association, recommends getting an evaluation of this kind when someone is diagnosed with cognitive impairment or when family members begin to notice problems. “We should all be planning for our changing transportation needs in our 70s, 80s, and 90s,” she said. “The hard part is that driving is associated with independence, and this is such an emotional issue. But the more people look ahead, the more choice and control they can have.”

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Local News Briefs Express staff

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2023 Hall of Fame honoree Billie Bishop (right) gives a lesson to Superintendent Rody Boonchouy on how to say the alphabet backward.

Friday is final day to submit for Winters JUSD Hall of Fame Special to the Express The last day to nominate community members for the Winters Joint Unified School District's Hall of Fame Class of 2024 is Feb. 2. In 2018, the Winters Joint Unified School District launched the inaugural Hall of Fame, a recognition program that honors those who have gone above and beyond for the school district and community to be recognized for their work and honored for what they do. The Hall of Fame celebrates three categories: Alumni, Employee, and Distinguished Service. The eligibility criteria for each group are detailed on the nomination form on the school district’s website at wintersjusd.org/hof. The Hall of Fame honorees will be selected and in-

formed of their selection in mid-February and will be recognized at an Induction Ceremony on April 25.

Award eligibility Alumni are eligible to be nominated 10 years after graduation from Winters High School, an employee is eligible five years after retirement, and a distinguished service inductee has no time requirements. An alumnus nominee was a student who demonstrated high quality and character and was actively engaged in school programs while in school. An alumnus nominee will have continued those qualities as a professional adult, specifically in their career/professional accomplishments, military service or community service. Former district employees nominated must have demonstrated outstanding

qualities that had a significant impact on school scholastics, athletics, or other student-centered activities. They must have had an exemplary life of community service and good character. The final category is the distinguished service inductee. This nominee is not necessarily a graduate of Winters schools but is a local citizen or businessperson who made extraordinary contributions to the school district. This person’s contribution was a significant benefit or exceptional honor to the district or one of its schools. Questions regarding the Winters JUSD Hall of Fame should be sent to Anietta Kelley, Assistant to the Superintendent, at akelley@ wintersjusd.org or call the Winters JUSD office at 530795-6100.

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Winters Theatre Company is hosting auditions for its 3rd annual 10-Minute Play Festival on Feb. 7 and Feb. 13 from 7 to 9 pm at the Winters Opera House. WTC seeks actors, male and female, who are 18 years old and older to audition for a wide variety of roles in the upcoming 10-Minute Play Festival. The production will be performed on the weekends of March 15 to 16 and March 22 to 23 at the Winters Opera House. Contact amkormos@gmail.com or jimhewlett@gmail.com.

WFoL tree sale The Winters Friends of the Library will sponsor its annual fruit tree sale on Saturday, March 2 at the parking lot at Railroad Avenue and Baker Street from 9 a.m. (members can enter at 8:30 a.m.) until all the trees are sold, rain or shine. Those who are not members can join that morning at the entrance. Bare root fruit trees are $20 each, citrus trees are $30, and blueberry bushes are $10. The Master Gardeners of Yolo County will be there to advise on tree pruning and planting. For more information, visit wfol. org.

Fruit tree care workshop The UCCE Master Gardeners–Yolo is hosting a free workshop on Fruit Tree: Care and Pruning at the Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.) on Feb. 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you are thinking about planting a fruit tree or need to learn how to prune or care for

fruit trees already established in your garden, this workshop is for you. UCCE Master Gardener Bonnie Berman will provide a comprehensive overview of fruit tree care, from common pests to pruning.

Lifeguard recruitment In his Jan. 28 update, City Manager Jeremy Craig announced that the city of Winters has begun planning for the summer pool season and is seeking lifeguards. For more information on how to get involved, visit www.governmentjobs. com/careers/cityofwinters.

ADA survey launched The city of Winters has contracted with an outside agency to update its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Over the next few months, the study will review city facilities and travel paths and make recommendations on the next focus of ADA transition projects. The consultants may review roadway curb cuts and other items around the city. More information will be shared.

Competitiveness study With a desire to recruit and retain a productive and reliable workforce, the city of Winters has begun a classification and compensation study with a professional services firm. In his Friday update, Craig said “A vital aspect of recruitment and retention comes from a clear and concise understanding of job requirements and responsibilities reflected in an accurate job description and reflected in competitive total compensation.”

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SPORTS, Page 7

Student Robotics teams score top awards at tournament By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

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, February 1 Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Council chamber (318 First St.), 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 Saturday, February 3 Library Event: Saturday Matinee, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library, yolocountylibrary.org/locations/winters/ Monday, February 5 Dual Language Immersion Kindergarten Information Night, 5:30–7:30 p.m., English: 5:30 p.m., Spanish: 6:30 p.m., Waggoner Elementary School Tuesday, February 6 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council chamber (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/ city-council-meetings_/

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Wednesday, February 7 Library Event: Lego Block Party, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Winters Community Library, yolocountylibrary.org/locations/winters/ Thursday, February 8 Library Event: Rom-Com Movie Night, 6 p.m., Winters Community Library, yolocountylibrary.org/locations/winters/ Saturday, February 7 Workshop: The Care and Pruning of Fruit Trees, 1:30–3 p.m., Winters Community Library, yolocountylibrary.org/locations/winters/

Robotics teams from Winters Middle School and Winters High School showed up with nerves of steel and brought plenty of resolve as they sent their robots out to compete at a robotics tournament at the WHS gymnasium on Sunday, Jan. 14. The Winters FarmBots Invitational VEX Robotics Competition hosted 32 teams from across Yolo County and nearby communities and was invitation-only. Middle school and high school teams competed — some in their first appearance — for the chance to be recognized by judges. Multiple WMS and WHS student teams received top awards for their efforts in the tournament.

WHS teams Team 39599H of Aydarri Seth, Josie Lundy and Madeline Archibeque received the High School Excellence Award. Team 39599B of Ben Nelson, Jack Tuel and Miles Mariani received the Tournament Champion and Highest Skills Award. Juan Pablo Martinez, Team 39599Z, received the Tournament Champion and High School Judges Award.

WMS teams Team 95694B of August Nelson and Jack Dennis received the Middle School Excellence Award. Team 95694E of Will Whitworth and Nico Banuelos received the Middle School Judges Award. Team 733A from Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep received the Design Award. Information about the criteria for each award can be found at http://tinyurl.com/ 4jsmmxed.

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Dianne Halsey with Team 39599B members Ben Nelson, Jack Tuel, Miles Mariani, and Team 39599Z member Juan Pablo Martinez show off their awards from the tournament. According to Dianne Halsey, robotics advisor and WHS educator, “Team 39599B has had an unbeaten streak in the last three tournaments and team members showed “a display of exceptional skill and teamwork” scoring a 310 in Robot Skills and were recognized as Tournament Champions together with alliance partner Team 39599Z. “This unbeaten streak not only reflects their dedication to excellence but also highlights the meticulous preparation including their impressive engineering notebook,” Halsey said. Team 39599H, the only WHS all-girls team, also added to Winters’ roaring success by receiving the Excellence Award at the Winters Invitational. “This achievement not only underscores their technical proficiency but also promotes diversity and inclusivity within the robotics community,” Halsey said. WMS teams also brought their mettle to the arena. WMS Team 95694B stood out

Monday, February 12 Winters Climate Action Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Check cityofwinters.org/climate-action-commission

Library Services

Winters Library 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, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.) Winters Senior Foundation Social Gathering, Thurdays, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)

Ongoing

Winters Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Winters Community Library, Margaret Parsons Room, wfol.org Winters Fortnightly meeting, second Tuesdays, 1 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.) Rotary Club of Winters meeting, Thursdays, Noon, The Buckhorn Winters Museum public hours, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St. Winters Open Mic, third Thursday of the month ( 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.

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Team 39599H members Josie Lundy, Aydarri Seth and Madeline Archibeque show off their High School Excellence Award with Matt Archibeque (left) and Elizabeth Nelson (right).

and claimed the Excellence Award which Halseysaid is “a testament to their overall performance, sportsmanship and commitment to excellence.” Meanwhile, Team 95694E (the newest middle school team) made a promising debut to the world of robotics competition and secured the spot as the highest-ranking middle school team at the tournament by taking home the Judges Award. Adding an extra layer of local flair, WMS seventh-grader Zach Strange served as the MC and skillfully informed the audience about matches. Halsey said Strange’s “contributions added a unique and entertaining touch to the tournament, making it a memorable experience for participants and spectators alike.” Student competitors made strides and gained experience in their matches. Sixth grader Nicolas Banuelos, Team 95694E, said competing alongside older students was a challenge, especially since it was his first appearance at a robotics competition. Sophomore Josie Lundy, Team 39599H, said one of the biggest challenges her team faced was when their robot’s pneumatic wing broke in a match as well as having it malfunction after attempting to secure a win point. However, the challenges will help the team to be a stronger competitor in future tournaments. In the end, Lundy and her teammates won the Excellence Award and enjoyed the experience. “The whole day was super fun and exciting and helped

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Haddon represents Winters with win By Angela Underwood Express correspondent With her recent “Our Little Miss World’s Universal Beauty 2128” pageant win, resident Ashlyn Haddon is making Winters a worldwide name. “Ashlyn’s win shows that her community has been supportive in her efforts and also shows that they, along with her family, have shaped her into a wonderful girl — and people all across the world agree,” Madlyn Sanders, pageant spokesperson, said. “She is an extraordinary young woman who radiates kindness, is always true to herself, and will go out of her way to make others smile.” Past Our Little Miss winners include notable former “Party of Five” actresses Lacey Chabert and Jennifer Love Hewitt. However, Haddon’s story is much different. Rather than competing for fame or scholarships, Haddon had a far different reason. “In April of 2023, I found out that I had torn a vein in my

neck and had a blood clot that if dislodged would travel to my brain,” Haddon said. After scares of a stroke that led to many nights in the emergency room, Haddon said the illness took a mental toll. “I barely did anything besides work and school,” Haddon said, adding her mother mentioned competing may bring back her spark. “I debated for a long time, not knowing if I could even fly to get there,” Haddon said. “After getting clearance from my doctors, I decided to go.” Haddon began her Our Little Miss journey eight years ago, saying her win means everything and connecting with “amazing women who have accomplished so much” was what I needed to bring back my spark. “I was lucky enough that while finding my passion again I happened to also walk away with a crown,” Haddon said. Inspired by professional basketball player, model, and

Our Little Miss Inc./Courtesy photo

Winters resident Ashlyn Haddon recently won the “Our Little Mis World’s Universal Beauty 21-28” pageant. pageant founder Marge Hannaman, Haddon tells how the founder realized the importance of physical fitness and beauty. What started as a small hometown festival queen pageant in 1962 with a paper crown for all little ones who walked

across the stage is now a world-ranked pageant title. “Most people have dreams — in fact, life is probably a series of dreams,” Haddon said. “Once a dream is realized, new goals are set, and off we go, reaching for another.”

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Tackling interest rate worries Understanding The days of histori- interest rates

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cally low numbers are over — for now. Government officials attempted to get a better handle on inflation by raising interest rates. Unfortunately, that is taking direct aim at the homebuying power we’ve all enjoyed for so long. So, now more than ever, it’s important to follow these changes in order to determine when it’s the right time to purchase. Schedule a meeting with a professional to examine how your individual rate may be impacted because of personal debt or spending. Then, if you’ve found just the right property, be prepared for an interest rate that’s several ticks higher than it was a few years ago.

The Fed pushed interest rates to artificial new highs, but as the economy improves, those numbers will eventually begin to go down. Should they fall even a single percentage point, your monthly mortgage may be nearly 10 percent less. Those who borrowed at 3 percent on a $250,000 home, for instance, would pay $1,297, or $134 less per month than another homebuyer at 4 percent interest on the same property, according to OpenDoor. com. Beyond these obvious savings, lower interest rates also allow interested buyers to purchase larger properties with bigger price tags without adding to their monthly payments.

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Express Yourself

It is easier to judge a football team than a city

ost of us enjoyed the San Francisco 49ers’ win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Niners on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11, in Las Vegas. The winner will be crowned the best football team in the world, if we are talking about American football. There are always discussions about who was the best player, or best team of all time, and we use numbers to make our arguments. Some players don’t rise to the top of the list because they never won a championship, Dan Marino comes to mind. Joe Montana never lost when he was playing in a Super Bowl, but Tom Brady has more victories. The debate can go on forever, but I still believe that Joe Montana was the best quarterback ever.

ating a city is harder with too many variables. One of my criteria for a great city is the people. Or, maybe I should just refer to them as the volunteers that make a town special. If you are the type that enjoys going to local

functions, take a look around you and see who is doing all of the work. There is always a need for a few extra hands. Most of our city commissions are volunteer, whether it be the planning commission, seniors advocates, Hispanic advisory, or global warming. If you have an interest in serving your comminity, drop by City Hall and put your name on the list of future volunteers. Winters is losing a little of that city pride with the demise of the Winters Lions Club and Soroptimist International last year. The tractor parade got so large that we didn’t have the volunteer base to put it on and had to hire an outside company to make sure it continued on an annual basis. I worry about Youth Day and the number of people it takes to make it a success. I’ll admit that I’m not as active as I used to be, but I still raise my hand from time to time. With the decline in service clubs around the world, Winters was not left untouched. There are fewer Rotarians now

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Horoscopes ARIES (Mar 21/Apr 20) Something will occur this week that surprises you, Aries. You may even wonder if it is a trick being played on you. It is no trick, so buckle down for an adventure. TAURUS (Apr 21/May 21) You have pushed your mind and body quite far over the last several days, Taurus. Now you have to slow down or pay the consequences. Do not add anything else to your list. GEMINI (May 22/Jun 21) Gemini, you may believe you have discovered a good thing and it could be right. But don’t wait too long to act since this good thing has an expiration date. The clock is ticking. CANCER (Jun 22/Jul 22) Cancer, you might not be able to control what is happening this week, but you can control how you react to different situations. Keep your distance if an altercation arises. LEO (Jul 23/Aug 23) Something you discover about a friend this week could leave you reeling, Leo. The signs have been there for awhile and you really should have seen it coming. VIRGO (Aug 24/Sept 22) Virgo, if you are on the move this week, there is a chance that you will experience some interesting people along the way. At least one person might be a good networking contact. LIBRA (Sept 23/Oct 23) More than anything right now, this week you need to relax and unwind, Libra. Take things at a slow pace, and spend more time at home with family then at work. SCORPIO (Oct 24/Nov 22) Try not to take any financial risks right now, Scorpio. If you are planning to invest, then you may want to get all of the facts before gambling too much in the stock market. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23/Dec 21) This week you will be back to your best, Sagittarius. Things will work out, so use your positive attitude to the benefit of yourself and others. CAPRICORN (Dec 22/Jan 20) Capricorn, even though you are conservative by nature, this week you are ready to take a chance of some sort. Enjoy the journey even if the efforts do not bring you enormous success. AQUARIUS (Jan 21/Feb 18) Aquarius, a kind word from you may be all that is needed to bring a smile to someone’s face. Do not underestimate the power of a kind and simple gesture. PISCES (Feb 19/Mar 20) You don’t usually lack confidence, Pisces. But you may not want to push ahead with a project for fear of failure. You should be more adventurous and not worry too much.

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QUICK Continued from Page 3 than any time in the past 50 years. Talk to me if you want to hear more about Rotary. For the past few years, when planning the Rotary Youth Day Pancake (sausage) Breakfast, I’ve enlisted the help of volun-

teer firefighters to make sure we have enough people on Saturday morning. With the help of the Putah Creek Café and the Buckhorn, most of the supplies now come prepackaged, like eating utensils and napkins, syrup, catsup, orange juice, eggs and even the potatoes. No more Friday-night work parties to chop and cook the

potatoes, or sharp knives to create platters of fresh fruit. Maybe I worry too much, but with all of the new people in Winters, we should take the time to introduce them to the idea of community service. It is what makes Winters special, no matter how you run the numbers. Have a good week.

Maybe I worry too much, but with all of the new people in Winters, we should take the time to introduce them to the idea of community service. It is what makes Winters special, no matter how you run the numbers.

Legal Advertising ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2023-2526 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Gracie Brunson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name GRACIE BRUNSON to Proposed name GRAY PLITT THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 2/7/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Yolo 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Winters Express. Date: DECEMBER 13,2023 STEPHEN T MOCK Judge of the Superior Court Published January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 #68939

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2023-2637 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Matthew Jamieson Healy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name MATTHEW J, ARCHIBEQUE to Proposed name MATTHEW JAMIESON ARCHIBEQUE Present name MATTHEW J, ARCHIBEQUE to Proposed name MATTHEW JAMIESON ARCHIBEQUE Present name MATTHEW JAMIESON ARCHIBEQUE to Proposed name MATTHEW JAMIESON ARCHIBEQUE Present name MATT JAMIESON ARCHIBEQUE to Proposed name MATTHEW JAMIESON ARCHIBEQUE Present name MATT ARCHIBEQUE to Proposed name MATTHEW JAMIESON ARCHIBEQUE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 2/22/2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 11 Room: The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Yolo 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Winters Express. Date: DECEMBER 27,2023 DOMNATI PETIE Judge of the Superior Court Published January 17, 24, 31, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 #69197

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HECTOR ALFONSO GUERRERO CASE NO. PR2024-0013 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: HECTOR ALFONSO GUERRERO A Petition for Probate has been filed by: ROBERTO GUERRERO in the Superior Court of California, County of: Yolo The Petition for Probate requests that: ROBERTO GUERRERO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: FEBRUARY 15, 2024 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.: 11 Room: Located at 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: ROBERT M. LOGAN 404 NATOMA STREET, FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA 95630 (916) 351-0197 Published January 24, 31, February 7, 2024 #69307

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FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20231044 12/15/2023 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: MB Construction Physical Address: 201 ALMERIA PLACE, WINTERS CA 95694 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: MATTHEW BALOGH, 201 ALMERIA PLACE, WINTERS CA 95694 Business Classification: INDIVIDUAL Date of Business: N/A /s/ MATTHEW BALOGH

The City of Winters, California (Public Works Department), hereby gives notice of Yolo County’s intent to revise the flood hazard information, generally located between Interstate 505 and Hemenway Street. Specifically, the flood hazard information shall be revised along Moody Slough- Chickahominy Slough from a point approximately 1,740 feet downstream of Grant Avenue to approximately 2,300 feet upstream of Grant Avenue. The project constructed residential homes and a small offsite channel/swale as part of a 10-acre subdivision project east of Walnut Lane.

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 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2024 #69288

Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed at City Hall at 318 First Street, Winters, CA, Public Works Counter (2 nd Floor). Interested persons may call the City Clerk at (530) 794-6702 for additional information during normal business hours or email at cityclerk@cityofwinters.org. 1/31 #669466

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20240043 1/12/2024 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: WHITE OWL COMMERCIAL JANITORIAL SERVICES Physical Address: 2825 BIDWELL STREET APT 2. DAVIS CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: Muhmmed Malik, 2825 Bidwell Street Apt 2, Davis CA 95618 Business Classification: INDIVIDUAL Date of Business: N/A /s/ Muhammed Malik 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 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2024 #69304

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20240050 1/17/2024 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: HERBAL TONICS Physical Address: 2496 PORT STREET, WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95691 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: HERBALSHOTZ LLC, 2496 PORT STREET, WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95691 Business Classification: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Date of Business: 1/16/24 /s/ KEERUT DHESI 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 24, 31, February 7, 14, 2024 #69366

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20231077 Business is located in YOLO County. 12/27/2023 Fictitious Business Name: Weddings By Strelitzia Physical Address: 2810 Cowell Blvd, Davis, CA 95618 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: Dean Labadie, Janice Labadie 3301 North Park Dr #1113, Sacrament, CA 95835 Business Classification: A Married Couple Starting Date of Business: 12/27/2023 /s/ Dean Labadie 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 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 #68972

As a result of the revision, Base Flood Elevations will be established along Moody Slough. The Special Flood Hazard Area will increase and decrease along Moody Slough and areas south to Putah Creek.

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20240048 1/17/2024 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: HARVEST AND SAVOR Physical Address: 3111 CHESAPEAKE BAY AVE, DAVIS, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s) & Physical Residential Address, State, and Zip: ALISA HALLER, 3111 CHESAPEAKE BAY AVE, DAVIS CA 95616 Business Classification: INDIVIDUAL Date of Business: 1/11/24 /s/ ALISA HALLER 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 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2024 #69560

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 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder Filed: 1/18/2024 FBN Number: F20240054 Old FBN Number: F20200224 The person(s) or entity listed below are abandoning the use of the following fictitious business name(s): Name of Business(es): MI CARNICERIA MARKET 129 WEST MAIN STREET #C WOODLAND CA 95695 The fictitious business name was originally filed in Yolo County on 3/4/2020 and is being ABANDONED by the registrant(s) listed: LAURA MAXIMINA PEREZ 1645 WAKEFIELD WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95822 Corporation or LLC name & address and county of the principal place of business: The business was conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL I declare that all information is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature: LAURA M PEREZ S

Published JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 7, 14, 21, 2024 #69403

T.S. No.: 9462-6227 SG Order No.: 230306298 A.P.N.: 049-453-019-000 and 049-453-018-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained n that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/24/2007 as Document No.: DOC-2007-0019033-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Yolo County, California, executed by: VIOLET J. BERTRAM AND ELMER WESLEY BERTRAM, WIFE AND HUSBAND, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier';s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings ssociation, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 02/23/2024 at :00 PM Sale Location: North Entrance West Sacramento City Hall, 1110 W. Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA 95691 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 28812 HURLBUT ST, MADISON, CA 95653 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by aid Deed of Trust, to-wit: $52,465.16 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-280-2832 or visit this nternet website, www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462-6227. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 855-976-3916, or visit this internet website https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079/, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 9462-6227 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75254 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Renee Wallace, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0445720 To: WINTERS EXPRESS 01/31/2024, 02/07/2024, 02/14/2024 #69469

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Letters Locally supported Christmas project Generosity throughout Winters contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2023, the ministry is now sending over 11.3 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Through shoeboxes — packed with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items — Winters -area volunteers brought joy to children in need around the world. Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received. Through the continued generosity of donors since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 220 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. Across California, shoebox packers often shop for deals on shoebox items throughout the year, and many serve at a deeper level by becoming a year-round volunteer. Information about ways area participants can get involved year-round can also be found at samaritanspurse.org/occ or by calling 714-432-7030. Although local drop‑off locations for shoebox gifts are closed until Nov. 18 to 25, 2024, anyone can still be a part of this life-changing project by conveniently packing a shoebox gift online in just a few simple clicks at samaritanspurse. org/buildonline. These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten. LUKE SWITZER Samaritan’s Purse

Gratitude for community support Thanks to support from the Winters community, the Kiwanis Club of Winters was able to raise enough funds to officially launch two youth leadership service clubs and begin building our scholarship fund. The Winters Kiwanis board is especially thankful for our event sponsors Hotel Winters, First Northern Bank and Carrion Properties. We also have much gratitude for Troy Barnett and the DJ Barnett Crew for helping to bring the 80s and the photo booth fun to our 80s Prom event. And we would like to thank all of the folks and businesses who donated items for our silent auction. We hope that everyone who came had as much fun as we did, and we truly loved the 80s spirit that you all encapsulated with your amazing 80s fashion. Please save the date for our Open House on March 14 where we will feature our guest speaker and the work the Kiwanis Family House does for families who have children receiving medical care at the UC Davis Children’s Hospital in Sacramento. You are also invited to learn more about the Kiwanis Winters club by joining us at our next club meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m. at Hooby’s Brewing. COURTNEY CARUSO, GWEN PISANI and CRYSTAL APILADO Kiwanis Club of Winters board

Seeking donations for foster youth For my capstone, I am collecting donations to make gift baskets for foster youth ages 14 to 21 in Yolo County. What do they need? They need any hygiene items like body wash, toothbrushes, deodorant, lotion and anything for self-care. They also need socks, packaged snacks, etc. I would also like to add gift cards to any fast food places, as well as places such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, etc. Any donation is very appreciated! Please contact me through email at bella54193@wintersjusd.org or drop off donations in the Winters High School office. They are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thank you! BELLA MACIAS, Winters High School senior

Express Yourself: Voting for democracy in 2024 By Wally Pearce Winters Elder Day Council The right to vote in America is a basic liberty – one of those freedoms that we the people have fought wars, and died, to defend. Yet, when the nation was founded, voting was exclusively reserved for only those white men who were property owners. Since then, voting rights have slowly grown more inclusive, expanding to an ever — broader cross-section of the American public. Voting rights are tied to citizenship. Throughout history, this linkage means that voting rights were tied to the paths to citizenship available to — or made unavailable to — different immigrant populations, native people, and the formerly enslaved and their descendants. Since the first presidential election of 1789 (235 years ago) the Constitution granted states the power to set voting requirements, and only landowning white Protestant males could vote. Since then, people have produced movements to end numerous restrictions that were subsequently mounted and continue even today in various forms. Many citizens have even given their lives so that every eligible voter is allowed to VOTE! Elections are the mechanism by which representative de-

ROBOTICS Continued from Page 1 us grow and find new ways to solve the problems that came up,” Lundy said. Senior Ben Nelson, Team 39599B, said his team also experienced some technical difficulties as they worked to get their elevation working before the Finals match. He said they learned they needed a better elevation for their robot. Halsey said she had much gratitude for

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Project: FINANCE BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 013-23 Location of Work: 318 A First St, Winters Ca, 95694 Date Release: January 24, 2024 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Winters City Hall - Downstairs Conference Room, 318 First Street, Winters, CA 95694 on February 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time. Final Questions Due: February 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time. Bid Due Date: February 22, 2024 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time. Project Description: The work includes: The renovation of a protion of the existing building annex on Abbey Street. A new concrete pad will be poured at a new exterior exit on the west side of the building. The existing east facing entrance will be changed per the drawings. The interior space to be renovated will be built out as indicated on the drawings. New walls, flooring and ceiling will be installed, per the finish schedule. New windows interior, and exterior storefront to be installed. A new blade awning will be installed at the existing west facing entry. A new exterior metal stair system with guard and handrail system will be installed in the space between the main building and the annex, along with a fence system. A new exterior door will be installed at the second floor of the existing building to include any brick work and a new lintel as shown on the drawings. New signage will be installed per the signage plan and ACC sheets. A new fire suppression system is to be designed and installed. Specific details are provided in the specifications and on the plans. Labor Code Compliance: It shall be mandatory upon the bidder to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractors, to comply with all Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to the payment of not less than the said specified prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract, employment of apprentices, hours of labor, certified payroll records, contractor and subcontractor registration, and debarment of contractors and subcontractors. Location to pick up bid information: Bidders are required to review the contract documents (including the more detailed Notice Inviting Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding the Project and submission of bids. The full set of contract documents is available electronically via the City of Winters website at www.cityofwinters.org/bids-and-rfps or by contacting Eric Lucero at (530) 681-1529. Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or bid bond secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City, the amount of which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted total bid price, made payable to City of Winters as bid security. Contractor License: Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code in the following classification(s) throughout the time it submits its bid and for the duration of the contract: Class B. For further information, contact Eric Lucero at eric.lucero@cityofwinters.org or (530) 681-1529. 1/31 & 2/7 #69538

mocracy operates and are a formal group decision-making process from which a qualified voting population chooses individual(s) to hold federal, state, and local office(s). Ballot initiatives are also the method by which people suggest new laws or amend existing laws by gathering signatures from registered voters to place recommended topics on the ballot, and then vote on those declarations. Many people vote because they’re for or against a ballot issue or candidate. For others, voting is about ensuring high voter turnout, which results in a greater say in decisions affecting them. People may choose to vote for a variety of reasons such as their knowledge of a candidate, ballot issues, their ideology, their pocketbook, their conscience, or even along party lines. Sadly, some people decide not to vote from a subjective collection of intentions. To vote in a presidential election today, you must be 18 years old and a United States citizen. More people voting sends an important message to society. Regrettably, there’ve always been certain individuals and groups who don’t want a particular group of people to vote. It’s everyone’s responsibility to stand up and VOTE to preserve this decisive right and to honthe volunteers from community members and Winters Robotics, Inc. for the support. “Highlighting the significance of hosting the tournament in Winters, the hometown of these talented teams, underscores the importance of community support and camaraderie. It not only provides a platform for local talent to shine but also fosters a sense of pride and unity within the community,” Halsey said. “The success of Winters robotics teams extends beyond mere victories; it reflects a community that values teamwork, diversity, and continuous improvement” Nelson strongly agreed and said it meant a lot to the Robotics Club members

or those who went before us. Each state has its own requirements such as: Eligible individuals can vote in U.S. federal, state, and local elections if they’re a U.S. citizen. In 1996 however, the U.S. Congress passed a law prohibiting noncitizens from voting in federal elections, including elections for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and presidential elections. This does not apply to elections at the state and local levels. Noncitizens are authorized to vote for such other purposes under a state constitution or statute or a local ordinance. As of June 2023, the District of Columbia, and municipalities in three states allowed noncitizens to vote in some or all local elections: California, Maryland, and Vermont are those three. You can experience homelessness and still meet voter eligibility requirements. Becoming a California law in 2016, SB-113 expanded pre-registration opportunities to 16 and 17-year-olds, who will then be able to vote upon turning 18. No eligible person can vote unless they’re registered, while those non-registered will miss out on giving their opinion on issues important to them and their families. But what’s most important… VOTE! Eligible people must VOTE for their

ideas and representation that support their interests, for change to happen or for conditions to either stay the same or — worse yet — deteriorate. The consequences of voter apathy are clear. Local and state governments will never receive the diversity of opinions and financial assistance needed for a functioning democracy, and the apathetic citizens will cry foul when they’re forced to deal with laws they didn’t consent to. Remember, if you don’t vote, you’re letting others decide for you, and the needs of the apathetic voters are then willfully abandoned. Sadly, voter apathy is a malevolent prejudice among eligible voters that creates an adverse impact on representative democracy. Tragically, voter indifference is a lack of concern in participating in elections by certain groups of eligible voters. Please remember, Democracy not only respects human rights and rudimentary liberties in which the will of we the people is exercised, but it gives eligible voters a strong say in judgments that hold elected decision-makers accountable. Voting is more than a right, it’s a basic value, and every eligible voter deserves an equal opportunity to make their voice heard.

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ters was not only fun, but it helped provide examples and inspiration for their robots.

Get Your Taxes Done For Free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Provides Tax Preparation and E-Filing in Winters IRS Certified Volunteers are offering FREE tax preparation and e-filing in Winters through its Tax-Aide program. This year’s dates are February 5 and 26, March 4 and 18, and April 1 and 8. Sessions are Monday mornings from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. All meetings are by appointment only and may be made by calling (530)-207-0055. Alternatively, appointments may be scheduled online through our website: yolotaxes.org. Appointments may be scheduled beginning January 21. The location for tax preparation is the Winters City Hall conference room at 318 1st Street in Winters. Please enter the conference room on Abbey Street around the corner from the main entrance to City Hall.

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onventional wisdom tells you not to reinvent the wheel and don’t fix what isn’t broken. But going with the flow and the ideals of refining and fine-tuning along the way aren’t as loudly broadcasted. Since stepping into the role of editor in November 2019, many aspects of our community have experienced transformation after transformation. Including — but not limited to — two new city managers, two new superintendents, a new fire chief — and this editor. As leaders, folks want to do right by the community and bring their experience and ideas to the table. The Express is no different, especially since the pandem-

ic first hit in March 2020 and changed everything. I remember that day in March like it was yesterday. One by one, ads were pulled, event listings canceled and I had to fill gaping holes on my pages on Press Day. It felt like everything was breaking and falling all around me, but we had to keep going and I refused to let the newspaper go down on my watch. My stubbornness often masquerades as determination and ambition. I didn’t return to the

office for almost two years, and when I did it was an extraordinary situation where my internet had gone down for the week. Once it was fixed, I didn’t return, and that was OK because it turned out that our bigger Davis office was downsizing anyway. The past two years have been a strange experience of trying to make sure I had enough content for pages and half the time I had too much of it. The size of the Express shrunk and I

had to try and ensure I could still include all of the important aspects that the community looked forward to most in a cliffnotes-sized version of our everyday ongoing novel. In 2023, I finally began to get more space back and suddenly I had the opposite problem of not being sure if I had enough content to fill it. Staff writers had to retrain their writing to not be so limited, and I found myself having to rush out and about to cover city happenings as events and life rushed back in through the gates of our new postCOVID lifestyle. Our page count still hasn’t rebounded. I don’t want to reinvent the wheel that my predecessors have

paved for me but with my experience and vision of what I want my mark on the Express to look like is — I have some work to cut out for myself on the journey ahead.

’ve been looking at archived editions of the Express because there are connections with the community I want to revive but in a refined “modern” way. I also know that with today’s technology (and I’m not talking about AI) there are ways to work smarter, not harder, to utilize the Express to inform the community of important information, celebrate community members and make connections between residents who live here and new folks moving in.

If writing is your passion or if being a historian and recording down events for future generations to reflect on is important to you, if you have a passion for local youth sports, or if you have something you want to challenge your fellow Winters community members to do, I encourage you to reach out to me at crystal@ wintersexpress.com or try to catch me for morning coffee chat on the third Friday of the month around 8:30 a.m. at Steady Eddy’s Coffee House. I try to go out and talk to the community and new friends I’ve made once or twice a month for a new perspective and to listen to what it is that is important to them.

Child care gaps threaten to undercut small communities By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez KFF Health News Candy Murnion remembers vividly the event that pushed her to open her first day care business in Jordan, a town of fewer than 400 residents in a sea of grassland in eastern Montana. Garfield County’s public health nurse, one of few public health officials serving the town and nearly 5,000 square miles that surround it, had quit because she had given birth to her second child and couldn’t find day care. “My primary goal was to give families a safe place to take their children so they could work if they needed to,” said Murnion, 63. She started in 2015 with eight slots, the maximum she could

cover herself, and slowly grew. Then, during the covid-19 pandemic, a surge in federal aid to child care programs helped her raise wages for her workers and expand to a second facility. Today, her day care programs, the only ones in Jordan, can serve up to 30 children, ranging from 6 weeks old to school age. But after that pandemic-era funding support ended in September, Murnion began to wonder how long she could sustain her expanded capacity, or whether she’d need to raise prices or lower enrollment. And she isn’t alone. Data collected prior to the pandemic shows that more than half of Americans lived in neighborhoods classi-

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fied as child care deserts, areas that have no child care providers or where there are more than three children in the community for every available licensed care slot. Other research shows parents and child care providers in rural areas face unique barriers. Access to quality child care programs and early education is linked to better

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makers in Health, a nonprofit that helps guide health philanthropy. “Right now, we have a system that’s very expensive for people who can afford it and for people who can access it, not necessarily available to all those who need it,” James said. “That’s leading us to rely on other workarounds that are not ideal or ones that are giving the children the best support that they need to grow into healthy adults.” For example, according to a state report, Montana’s total child care capacity met 44 percent of estimated demand in 2021 and infant care capacity met only 34 percent of estimated demand. Garfield County had only 23 percent of potential demand for children under six. Nationally, the rural health advisory committee has found, child care deserts are most likely to be located in “low-income rural census tracts.” The dearth of child care in many rural communities exacerbates workforce shortages by forcing parents, including those who work in health care locally, to stay home as full-time caregivers, and by preventing younger workers and families from putting down roots there. Eighty-six percent of parents in rural areas who are not work-

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educational and behavioral outcomes for kids and can also help link families and children to immunizations, health screenings, and greater food security by providing meals and snacks. Policymakers and researchers now fear that inequitable child care access threatens the sustainability and longevity of rural communities. “If we want to keep rural parts of this country alive and thriving, we need to address this,” said Linda Smith, director of the Early Childhood Initiative at the Bipartisan Policy Center, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. According to an October report that Smith co-authored, there is a 35 percent gap between the need for and availability of child care programs in rural areas, compared with 29 percent in urban areas, based on data from 35 states. The report echoed concerns local, state, and national experts have raised for a number of years. A report published last year by the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services found that, per capita, more parents rely on family members or friends for child care in rural areas than in urban areas. This isn’t sustainable for parents, said Cara James, CEO and president of Grant-

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ing or whose partner is not working said in a 2021 Bipartisan Policy Center survey that child care responsibilities were a reason why, while 45 percent said they or their spouse cared for at least their youngest child. Staying home to care for children is a responsibility that disproportionately falls on women, affecting their ability to participate in the workforce and make an independent living. A report from the rural health advisory committee shows that when center-based care is readily available in a community, the percentage of mothers who use that type of care and are employed doubles from 11 percent to 22 percent. According to the Biden administration, pandemic emergency funding increased maternal labor workforce participation, stabilized employment and increased wages for child care workers, tempered costs for families, and helped providers afford their facilities. That funding included $52 billion in emergency aid allocated by Congress for child care program owners and low-income families. Murnion’s day care was one of an estimated 30,000 in rural counties that received federal grants. She said the roughly $100,000 she received in federal aid allowed her to raise wages for her workers to $13 an hour and expand her facility space. She said she doesn’t take a paycheck from the business and instead relies on income from a family ranch and trucking business. Now that the federal aid programs have expired, Murnion and other child care operators nationwide are wrestling with how to sustain those wages without hiking the cost of care for parents. The Biden administration requested congressional approval of $16 billion to extend the pandemic-era child care stabilization program but doesn’t have enough support to continue the funding, despite nearly 80 percent of voters supporting increasing federal funding for states to expand their child care programs. According to the

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Soccer falls to Live Oak, dominates Willows By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer Last week, the girls soccer team checked off two more league games for the season. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Winters High School varsity girls soccer team traveled to Live Oak High School to take on their biggest league rival. Winters and Live Oak have traded off the league Championship throughout the years, with Winters winning league last year. “In a hard-fought battle that resembled a mud wrestling match more than a soccer game, the score was tied 0–0 far into the second half when a breakdown in

defensive communication resulted in the ball going into the back of the net in favor of Live Oak,” said assistant coach Kim Olivas. The Warriors fought valiantly to try and come back and tie up the game, but unfortunately ended up with a loss and final score of 1–0. While this outcome isn’t what the team had hoped for, the Warriors will have a chance to redeem themselves as they face off against the Live Oak Lions again with a home field advantage on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 5:15 p.m. Not only will this game

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JV girls The Winters High School junior varsity girls basketball team endured another tough week of competition that began with a game against Colusa High School on Monday, Jan. 22. Ferocious opponents as always, the RedHawks pecked a 34–12 loss into the Warriors’ record. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Warriors took on an old, bird-like opponent in Willows High School. Unfortunately, the Honkers were merciless and beat down the Warriors 41–9. The Warriors ended their difficult week against Live Oak High School on Friday, Jan. 26. Try as they might, the Warriors were no match for the Lions and lost 34–11.

JV boys The junior varsity boys team also laced up for a week of competition starting with a game against Willows on Wednesday. It was a hard-fought home game, but the Honkers managed to pull ahead and won 55–35. On Friday, the Warriors hit the road to go head-to-head with Live Oak. The Lions came out hot, gained the lead and never gave it up resulting in a 45–31 loss for the Warriors. “The boys played hard and to the best of their potential,” said head coach Marcus Chavez.

Varsity girls The Varsity girls basketball team went into a week of games

full steam ahead and ready for the rubber match against Colusa on Monday. Along with a physically imposing opponent, the Warriors shots simply weren’t going in. The RedHawks went on to win 44–26. “The game against Colusa was closer than the score showed. The girls played hard and executed well, but we couldn’t hit a shot,” said head coach Ivan Dodic. “Colusa was also a good team with a really good point guard. We hope to see them again in the playoffs to get another crack at them.” Undeterred, the Warriors took on Willows on Wednesday. Although the Warriors didn’t come out with their usual fire and intensity, they were able to trudge forward and pluck the Honkers with a final score of 60–53 with 22 points from Emily Dodic. “Against Willows, we didn’t come out with a lot of energy or focus. Fortunately, we were able to get our act together in the second half and drop 34 points to put us in a position to pull this game out,” said Dodic. WHS wrapped up the week of competition against Live Oak on Friday. In a complete game on both sides of the ball, the Warriors obliterated the Lions 48–18. “Against Live Oak we had an outstanding game. Jordan Tucker had a dominating first quarter and Live Oak had no answer for her scoring ability energy and tenacious re-

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bounding,” said Dodic. “I was really proud of how the girls bounced back after a lackluster performance Wednesday

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Varsity boys Seasonal sickness took its toll on the varsity boys, but the team gritted through their week of games nonetheless starting with Colusa on Monday. A difficult opponent all season long, the RedHawks tacked on another win against the Warriors taking the game 60–36. “We played an amazing first half against Colusa with some great rebounding from Colton and Lane Brown. However, we ran out of gas in the second half due to a depleted bench and Colusa pulled away,” said head coach Brendan McShea. The Warriors rebounded big time against Willows on Wednesday. Even short-handed, the Warriors came out not only ready to play but to win. And that’s exactly what they did, beating the Honkers 63–45. “Against Willows, we still didn’t have a complete roster, but the friendly fans and familiar rims saw a huge uptick in scoring. Luke Felsen ended up with 18 points, then Lane Brown had 11 points and 11 rebounds with four blocks,” said McShea.

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port the three seniors who are coming to the end of their high-school soccer careers. The WHS varsity girls soccer team played again on Thursday, Jan. 29 against the Willows High School Honkers where they dominated their competition by a score of 14–0. Izabella Bermudez and Varenna Terronez each scored three goals for the Warriors. Terronez also had an assist for the game. Freshman Idaly Lopez Sanchez scored two goals with four assists. Karen Covarrubias and Ruby

Next on the Warriors’ list was Live Oak who they took on, on Friday. With the Warriors catching on fire offensively, they put up a whopping 81 points and stomped out the Lions 81–56. “Friday, we went to Live Oak and after a slow first quarter, we caught fire and got ahead 35– 15 at the half. Anthony Duran was a menace on defense and also scored 20 points. Four others scored in double digits, and it ended in an 81–56 win,” said McShea.

“After a slow first quarter, we caught fire and got ahead 35–15 at the half. Anthony Duran was a menace on defense and also scored 20 points.” Brendan McShea Upcoming events Friday, Feb. 2, is Senior Night. The varsity boys team will celebrate its senior athletes around 6:50 p.m. with tipoff starting around 7 p.m. Find A Cure Night returns on Feb. 9, and for the first time is being organized by the varsity girls basketball team. Not only is this a special night to honor WHS alumni Jared Davis, but it’s also Senior Night for the varsity girls basketball team to celebrate two senior athletes.

Campos scored one goal with one assist each. Ava Muir-Vickrey scored two goals. Riley Cramer and Violet Tuel scored one goal each for a total of 14 goals in the game. Tuel and Kylie Baker split time in the goal with no goals scored and only one shot taken by Willows. Needless to say the Warriors showed no mercy on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. This week the varsity girls soccer team has three away games against Hamilton City. Pierce and Colusa and have every intention of making it to the playoffs which begins on Thursday, Feb. 15.

CARE Continued from Page 6 administration, the funding would support more than 220,000 child care providers in the U.S. that collectively serve more than 10 million kids. Montana would receive an estimated additional $46 million if Congress approved the request. Although federal aid helped Murnion get through the pandemic, she said she doesn’t want to rely on the government forever. She charges parents $30 a day for one child and $22 a day each for siblings. And she doesn’t charge parents for days their children don’t attend. If she does need to raise prices, Murnion said, she’ll increase the per-sibling cost. The pandemic provided some meaningful lessons, said Smith of the Bipartisan Policy Center. “Those stabilization grants were, I think, a key to what we actually need to do with child care down the road.” The number of child care programs has grown since before the pandemic in most states, but the employee count per facility has decreased. The federal cash infusion helped child care employment rebound after a 35 percent dip at the beginning of the pandemic. By November 2022, the number of workers in child care jobs had climbed to 92 percent of the pre-pandemic level. In the best circumstances, Smith said, parents would pay

more for child care, and the corresponding supply or availability of programs would increase. But because parents are struggling to keep up with the rising costs, which in some places can be more than instate college tuition, supply is stagnant. Smith said the end of federal aid programs kicked the issue back to state and local governments. “I think most people would agree that what we need is some type of funding that goes to the programs to keep it so that they can do what they need to do and not charge the parents for it,” she said. Some state and local governments are doing so. In Alabama, lawmakers approved $42 million last year in the state budget for child care. The Missouri state legislature approved $160 million for child care. Voters in rural Warren, Minnesota, narrowly approved a half-percent sales tax to support a child care center that was struggling to stay open. During last year’s legislative session, Montana lawmakers and Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte approved new laws to improve child care access, including removing state licensing requirements for small in-home day cares and expanding a program that helps lower-income families pay for child care. “You can’t sit here in Washington, D.C., and figure out how you’re going to get child care out in eastern Montana,” Smith said. “It just doesn’t work.”

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Step back in time in downtown Woodland Express staff The Portal Marketplace and Extravaganza is a dress-up event to be held on Feb. 17 in Woodland, where participants can step back in time to the Victorian and Gold Rush eras and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that won the West. This event, completely new and oneof-a-kind to the area, is in part a marketplace showcasing the wares of today’s entrepreneurs in a carefully curated shopping experience with special vendors at each stop. Its other main feature is a walking ghost tour with psychic Tina Pedersen, who has a vast knowledge of the area’s history. Another aspect of the event includes live crafting, focusing on methods used over 100 years ago. Attendees can expect a fiber

HADDON Continued from Page 1 The pageant winner added that in the competition’s 60th Anniversary, the child personified by the perky little silhouette with the flipped-up hair developed her personality. “Not a fairy tale character or a myth, Our Little Miss’ is more a symbol of hope for the future of children everywhere,” Haddon said. “As Morley Safer said on CBS 60 Minutes, parents consider Universal Pageant System, Our Little Miss to be the most prestigious of all children’s pageants.” Sanders said the pageant system “strives for every girl to feel beautiful and to find their second family in pageant peers and representatives” while also instilling confidence, kindness, and professionalism in girls of all ages. Haddon said negative social stigma on patients does not matter to her. “It’s true that pag-

artist spinning and weaving, a live blacksmith, as well as a distillery where fresh herbal remedies are being concocted. Entertainment will include an old fashioned barbershop quartet, live musicians playing stringed instruments and traditional Irish band, Lions of North. From 12 to 2 p.m. at Corner Drug, kids can enjoy a performance from vintage-style clown Richy Bee, the One Man Circus. At 1:30 p.m. Mojo’s Lounge will be hosting Sacramento author and historian William Burg as he delivers a presentation on Woodland’s historic train depot. Other things to check out at Mojo’s will include a patio flower and plant market and an art vendor gallery. A special feature of Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry and

themed drinks will be available at Mojo’s too. Soul Garden Holistic Healing will feature live harp playing by Sandra Fromm, tarot card reading and healing sound bath sessions. The back lot behind the store will feature the live crafters. While the event itself is free for all ages, the guided ghost tour, tarot card readings and sound healing sessions will require a fee. This event kicks off at noon at Soul Garden. A map/schedule will be available at this location and attendees will be able to sign up for the paid activities. An afterparty will be held at The Stag for free beginning at 7 p.m. This location will be open during the day featuring vendors like Penny Dreadful

eants have a negative stigma placed on them, especially in the last decade, but pageants are about so much more than outer beauty,” Haddon said. “Through pageants, I have learned so many skills I will use throughout my life.” Public speaking, time management, and connecting with others are just a few of those skills. “Our Little Miss teaches every girl and woman that competes that you are beautiful just the way you are and that you don’t have to look like a model,” Haddon said. “Our Little Miss empowers and pushes every contestant to be the best they can be.” Inner beauty and light are a person’s true beauty, according to Haddon. “It comes from within each person, and it is much more important than physical beauty,” Haddon said. “Many people think they have to look a certain way to be part of things such as pageants, but truly with the Our Little Miss system they are

looking for that inner beauty and light that shines through.” But don’t get Haddon wrong. While “Our Little Miss can be a perfect fit for a farm girl that loves to be in the barn,” according to the pageant winner, she is a girl through and through, loving every minute of wearing an elegant dress. “I love the feeling of being on stage dressed and talking about my passions,” Haddon said. “I love that I am able to have these two sides that most people would never think go together.” Haddon’s love for animals is why her family moved to Winters when she was a sophomore. “We moved to the country because of my love for animals and desire to raise and show them,” Haddon said. “My favorite place to be is in the barn with my animals.” Haddon said the local and small hometown feel and support for the Future Farmers of America and 4-H are two reasons

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“Many people think they have to look a certain way to be part of things such as pageants, but truly with the Our Little Miss system they are looking for that inner beauty and light that shines through.” Ashlyn Haddon she loves to call Winters home. Haddon says she plans to spread joy with the Our Little Miss message “it’s nice to be important but more important to be nice,” and to “teach every girl I meet that you are perfect just the way you are and determination and hard work any dream is achievable.” According to Sanders, this should not be a problem for the winner, who said Haddon is a team player regardless of her win. “Through the week of the competition, you could find her laughing with her fellow contestants and cheering on each and every girl from backstage,” Sanders said. “She is truly beautiful inside and out — and our judges were able to see that quickly during the competition.” That inner and outer beauty has earned Haddon and other winners benefits, including a scholarship at the end of their reign. Sanders said that when winners are not traveling throughout the U.S., Cayman Islands and other areas, they are tasked with sharing their experience and skills with locals.

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A call for regional chocolate lovers Special to the Express Are you a chocoholic? Does eating chocolate make you happy? Nostalgic? An extravagant public chocolate event is about to happen in Davis for all you “sweet toothers.” The event offers a ten-day head start on consuming chocolate before Valentine’s Day. It’s the fifth annual Davis Chocolate Festival at the Odd Fellows Lodge, 415 2nd Street, in the heart of downtown Davis on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 to 5 p.m. The festival is open to the public. Tickets are $10 each and available online at https:// davisoddfellows chocolatefest2024. eventbrite.com, or if not sold out, at the door on the day of the event. The Chocolate Festival features all sorts of chocolate sweets, samples, and demonstrations from well-known chocolate vendors and some new local chocolate merchants. The displays will be showcased on both upper and lower halls of the lodge. A chocolate fountain will flow in the upper hall for dipping strawberries and other fruits with a delicious velvety chocolate coating. The energetic and popular band “According to Bazooka” will add ambiance to the hall with its unique vintage musical instruments and song. Decorative

and historic chocolate-themed art will decorate the lodge walls for the viewing pleasure of guests. First, second, and third-place winners of the Cookie-BakeOff Contest will be announced by Master of Ceremonies Dave Rosenberg. The top winner will be crowned Cookie King/Queen of Davis. Some cookie contest entries will become part of a chocolate cookie and cake sale and auction. For information on the cookie contest, contact steeledome@ gmail.com. There will be free popcorn and hot chocolate drinks. The lodge bar will be open for wine and beer purchases and a special chocolate-infused beer and cocktail. “Our past festivals were very successful with hundreds of guests. We expect this Chocolate Festival to be bigger and better than ever. We hope to see a lot of repeat patrons as well as new guests,” said chair Kurt Roggli Proceeds from the event will be used by The Davis Odd Fellows Encampment to fund summer camps, sports, and other related activities for local underserved youth. For more information on becoming a sponsor or the event, contact event cochair Juelie Roggli by email at juelrog@ gmail.com call 530219-5444.

Stories on Stage at Pence Gallery Special to the Express On Saturday, Feb. 10, Stories on Stage Davis will present at the Pence Gallery (212 D St.) in Davis. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the event starts at 7:30. The event is free to attend and donations are welcome at the door. First, an excerpt from “On the Pony Express Trail: One Man’s Journey to Discover History from a Different Kind of Saddle,” by Scott Alumbaugh, will be read by actor Larry Lew. Alumbaugh en-

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counters twists and turns, mud and cow wallows, elation and frustration while bikepacking the Pony Express Trail. Told with a mix of humor, detailed description, and historical research, this excerpt will take you for a scenic, enjoyable, and informative ride. Then, a chapter from “Aphrodite in Jeans” by Katherine Nolan will be read by Lori Russo. “The Napalm Incident” takes something very private — pubic hair removal — and turns it into a relatable and hilarious tale of self-care. This bold narrative touches on the importance of feeling good in your body and relationships. For more information, including previous podcast episodes and live events, go to the Stories on Stage Davis website: storiesonstagedavis. com.