Winters Express 10/19/2022

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Garamendi recognizes Secrist as a 2022 Woman of the Year

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

Congressman John Garamendi honored 58 women from the Third Congressional District of California who are leaders and visionaries in their communities, includ ing a Winters woman.

Lynne Secrist was rec ognized for her impact on supporting Winters youth through music education at the 9th annual Women of the Year Awards.

The women being honored are nominat ed and selected for making significant contributions to so ciety through public service, business, ed ucation and local ad vocacy.

“Each year, I am privileged to recog nize the selfless and devoted women who help make Califor nia’s 3rd district so special,” Garamendi said. “The invaluable service each honoree

has given to their com munity is deserving of recognition. By pre senting these women of the year with this award, their achieve ments will be record ed and preserved in

the official Congres sional Record.”

Garamendi said community members take a stand by recog nizing the undeniable

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City, developers share Farmstead update

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

On Friday, Oct. 10, Farmstead repre sentatives and staff, including City Plan ning Commission Vice Chair Lisa Bak er, Councilmembers Mayor Wade Cowan and Mayor Pro Tem

pore Bill Biasi, and members of the Win ters Fire and Police Departments, met with property owner Mark Skreden and Wood Rodgers engi neer Tim Denham to continue their work on the site plan for the 62-acre Farm stead project being developed north of Grant Avenue and east of Lorenzo’s Mar ket.

City Planner Kirk Skierski opened the meeting with an over

view of its purpose, stating, “today’s main point is to go over the design, configura tion, and layout (of the project), and pro vide feedback from each perspective and specific city depart ment along with some of our appointed and elected officials.”

Skreden summa rized the work done up until this meet ing. “We’ve been actively working on

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Council candidates sound off on the general plan, affordable housing, and more at forum

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Winters Ex press and Democra cy Winters hosted a Winters City Council Candidates Forum to provide the five candidates an oppor tunity to share their stances and ideas on the community’s top issues and questions.

The goal of the unbiased, commu nity-focused forum

was to bring valu able information to residents. The event was live-streamed through Zoom and both the Express and DW Facebook pages, however technical issues created audio challenges. The Fo rum planning com mittee was able to create a video of the event for the public to view. The Forum recording will soon be available on line at YouTube via

the Express chan nel (https://tinyurl. com/2s4beb8j) and the DW channel (https://tinyurl.com/ yn7wa5es). The com munity is encouraged to check both chan nels to find when it is uploaded.

The five City Coun cil candidates run ning for three open seats in the No vember election to represent Winters

Capstone project collecting socks for Yolo County unhoused

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

One Winters High School senior is striv ing to bring warm socks to the homeless and residents in-need through her Senior Capstone project this month.

Senior Makena Driver is encouraging the community to do nate new socks, in all sizes, from infant to adult, to her Sockto ber campaign during October.

Collection bins are available at Pacific Ace Hardware, First Northern Bank, Lo renzo’s Market, the WHS office and the Winters Community Library. Driver said Oct. 31 is the last day to donate to the cause.

Driver said she has participated in multi ple outreach commu nity service projects and she was inspired by other groups who have hosted Sockto ber campaigns. She

said hosting her own was a great way to not only do some good in the county and help others, but to also ful fill her Senior Cap stone project at the

same time.

“There are thou sands of people who are homeless during the winter and they

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Crystal Apilado/Winters Express Council candidates Carol Scianna, Richard Casavecchia, Albert Vallecillo, Lisa Baker and Michael Olivas participated in a non-partisan, community forum on Oct. 13.

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Congressman John Garamendi (right) recognized Lynne Secrist as a 2022 Woman of the Year in Yolo County.

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Makena Driver is collecting socks to distribute to Yolo County unhoused for her Senior Capstone project.

don’t have

the ability to have normal, basic,

belongings like socks,”

said.

She hopes the community will rally together to participate and show Yolo County homeless that not only does Winters care about them, but that the community val ues them and that they matter.

“Because I’ve grown up in this town, I have seen how this town has grown, matured and helped those who are struggling,” Driv

er said.  “It would be a great op portunity to see the community work together to give the socks and bare necessities to those in need.”

Driver is currently still decid ing which Yolo County organiza tion to donate the socks through.

She said she’s already recieved a few referrals and is currently doing the research to see which ones will best serve her goal to provide socks

Driver said she has posted on the Facebook community Win ters 411, and if another local bus ienss would like to help collect socks, to reach out to her there.

County reports 110 incorrect ballots went out; where to vote in Winters

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

On Tuesday, the Yolo County Election’s Of fice announced that 110 registered voters throughout the coun ty had received in correct ballots, most ly due to a recently changed street name that had not been up dated in the voter da tabase system.

One hundred one of the affected voters were within the new ly renamed UC Davis housing development (Russell Park Apart ments on Orchard Park Drive). The re maining nine impact ed registered voters reside throughout the county and con sisted of a total three households and one unhoused individual.

All impacted voters were issued new bal lots and county voter information guides along with a letter de scribing the error on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

“Although new re districting bound aries have changed numerous borders across the county, our new single point ad dressing solution as sisted us in remedying the issue promptly,” said Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Assessor/ Clerk-Recorder/Reg istrar of Voters.

Any voter who are contacted by the Elec tions Office regarding an incorrect ballot should discard the originally received ballot and fill out and return the new one.

Voter who already

filled out and mailed back their originally received ballot, will have those ballots canceled once the new one is received. The Elections Office said this will ensure that no voter is able to vote twice.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and are acting quickly to resolve this issue,” said Salinas.

The Elections of fice advises residents that due to redistrict ing, it is possible the district or contests on their ballots will be different than in prior elections. Vot ers who have a ques tion about their bal lot or believe they’ve

VOTE,

Cómo votar en las elecciones generales del 8 de Noviembre

Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso

Las boletas para las elecciones del 8 de Noviembre han comenzado a llegar a los buzones de correo de los residentes del Condado Yolo.

El condado re emplazó sus lugares de votación tradicio nales con 13 centros de votación, colocó 16 urnas y estableció algunas áreas rurales para tener un centro de votación móvil.

En Winters, el buzón de entrega de boletas se encuentra dentro de Lorenzo’s Market (121 E Grant Ave.) to dos los días durante el horario comercial de 7 a.m. a 10 p.m.

Un buzón de boletas al aire libre ubicado afuera de la Bibliote ca Regional de Espar to (17065 Yolo Avenue) está disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana.

Hay buzones inte riores adicionales en West Sacramento, Da vis y Woodland. Hay más buzones al aire libre en Clarksburg, Davis, Knights Land ing, West Sacramento y Woodland.

Todas las urnas es tán disponibles des de ahora hasta el 8 de Noviembre a las 8 p.m.

Los votantes tam bién pueden devolver sus boletas completas a través del servicio

postal o en un centro de votación.

Los centros de votación locales es tarán abiertos des de el Sábado 5 de Noviembre hasta el Lunes 7 de Noviembre de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m., y el día de las elecciones, el Martes 8 de Noviem bre de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m.

En Winters, el cen tro de votación estará ubicado en el Centro de seguridad pública - Sala de capacitación EOC (702 W. Main St.).

En Esparto, el centro de votación está ubi cado en el Salón Co munitario de Esparto (17020 Yolo Avenue).

Se abrirán centros de votación adiciona les en West Sacramen to, Davis y Woodland.

En estos centros, los votantes pueden emitir su voto en persona; entregar una boleta de voto por correo; recibir asistencia bilingüe; marcar una boleta de forma privada e independiente medi ante el uso de un dis positivo de marcado de boletas accesible por ADA (Ley sobre Estadounidenses con discapacidades - Americans With Di sailities Act); recoger una boleta de voto por correo de reemplazo; registrarse para votar y emitir un voto condi cional; y actualizar el registro de votantes.

El centro de

votación móvil se ubi cará en un lugar du rante un día antes de pasar al siguiente lu gar designado. Se han identificado siete mu nicipios del Condado Yolo para albergar la votación móvil de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. En el cen tro de votación móvil, los trabajadores elec torales ayudarán a los votantes a registrarse para votar, emitir su voto, obtener una bo leta de reemplazo para votar por correo y usar el dispositivo para marcar boletas. Las ubicaciones cer canas y las fechas in cluyen Martes 1 de Noviem bre en Guinda (7575 State Highway-16) en el estacionamiento de Correos de Guinda.

Miércoles, 2 de Noviembre en Mad ison (17776 County Road 89) en el esta cionamiento de Guy’s Corner.

Las ubicaciones y fe chas adicionales están disponibles en https:// www.yoloelections. org/voters-choice-act/ mobile-vote-center.

Después de emitir su voto, los votantes pueden recibir una notificación de cuán do la oficina electoral del condado recibe y cuenta sus boletas.

Visite https://califor nia.ballottrax.net/ voter/ para registrarse para el seguimiento de boletas.

residents include Al bert Vallecillo, Lisa Baker, Carol Scianna, Michael Olivas and Richard Casavecchia.

The forum was di vided into two ses sions. The first session featured questions cu rated by the Forum’s planning committee of Winters Express Ed itor-in-Chief Crystal Apilado, and Democ racy Winters’ Kate Laddish and Shep Harper. These ques tions were based on questions submitted by community mem bers prior to the event.

Candidate responses

The General Plan has been in place since 1992. Should we redo the general plan?

Though the plan hasn’t been stagnant with periodic smaller updates, Carol Scian na said that changes like Measure A make a look into zoning and planning necessary.

She noted that, firstly, the city needs to save up some money to pay for it.

Richard Casavec chia highlighted the necessity of compre hensively updating the plan, proposing that the city council set up a workshop to determine how much changing it would ac tually cost, as well as what particular areas warrant an update, laying out a timeline for this process in the coming months and into next year.

Albert Vallecillo also expressed his de sire to see the general plan revised, laying out a number of exam ples where the plan came into conflict with the town’s extant goals.

Lisa Baker noted that while general plan revisions can be expensive, there are means of funding it and the city council should be working with the community to determine what areas need to be changed and the sources of funding to make it pos sible.

Michael Olivas agrees the plan is old, and subsequent changes to the city since it was writ ten, namely as Win ters’ expanded, have made development more difficult, and expressed a desire to change the plan slow ly and carefully.

What is your vision for Downtown, and how does sustainability fac tor into it?

This decision, Casa vecchia said, ulti mately is up to resi dents and businesses of Downtown, and the city council will just be advisory, though he expressed he per sonally would like to see the area be more walkable and peo ple-centric.

Vallecillo said the area is an asset to the town that generates reliable revenue, but noted that the city council will need to work to maintain it and keep it livable.

Baker called the area, “the jewel in the crown of Winters,” but noted that some of the older buildings in the area are in need of renovation, and the city council should work with local busi nesses and look for funding opportunities to improve the area.

Olivas expressed his admiration for the past Downtown master plan, which he hopes to promote along with commer cial development to create the demand for Downtown business es.

Scianna stressed the importance of ren ovating certain older parts of Downtown, as well as finding part ners to help with that.

Scianna also suggest ed working with local businesses to make their operations more sustainable, and may be look into working with high schools to get apprentices to fill in labor gaps.

What is your vision for the aging Community Center, and what steps are needed to get there?

Vallecillo described the Community Center as a valuable asset for the community, and suggested its poten tial uses as a commer cial center to make it more affordable for the community to use it.

Baker, too, noted the many uses of the Community Center, and proposed making a number of additions, including a parking garage, to grant the area more utility.

The Community Center has been and, Olivas predicted, will continue to be valu able in the next five to 10 years, and that as the value increas es it will create more opportunities to make more connections so it can be more profit able.

As a centerpiece of the community, the Community Center is very important to Scianna, but she not ed that a number of changes can be made to improve its useful ness, including reno vating its kitchen and moving the storage shed.

Casavecchia agreed with the other candi dates that the Com munity Center is im portant, but saw the question of how to increase its utility as more productive, to which he suggest ed a public-private partnership to allow it to be used by other groups, and that who ever uses it can help cover the renovation costs.

How to reduce vehicle miles traveled?

Baker noted her role on existing rele vant boards and com missions, but also noted the difficulty of the problem. A large contributor to Win ters’ emissions is res idents commuting to work outside the city, and Baker said hav ing more in-town jobs could help reduce that factor.

Olivas again ex pressed his support for the Downtown master plan, as well as echoing the sentiment that reducing com muter emissions via virtual and in-town jobs.

Scianna also noted the utility of jobs in town, as well as sug gesting improvements to biking transporta tion in the city, includ ing more bike parking, access to e-bikes, and better bike lanes.

Casavecchia brought to attention opposing incentives with the climate plan and the general plan, one calling for reduced emissions and the other creat ing more of it, and said this discrepancy needs to be reviewed.

Vallecillo ex pressed support for the ideas brought up by the other candi dates, and reiterated his desire to review the general plan’s current emphasis on increasing develop ment which may cre ate more emissions.

What are your ideas for maintaining Win ters’ character and in crease affordable hous ing?

Olivas noted the difficulty of this prob lem, as the process for any development is hard and expensive, citing his experience in development and construction, and said the city would need a lot of thought on how to move forward.

The most difficult part of this question, Scianna argued, is in regards to the devel opment of the lowest cost houses, and said the city council should take an active role in helping determine where these types of housing should be built.

There are two types of affordable housing, Casavecchia said, the kind that goes through an industry that ends up costing too much, and then there are the houses that are actu ally more affordable, and said the coun cil needs to work to make this latter type of housing available, suggesting 3-D print ed housing as one pos sibility.

Vallecillo stressed the importance of Winters’ character and the history of its housing, as well as the importance of multi-family housing units.

Baker again noted her position on rele vant boards and com

missions as well as her career experience in affordable housing development, which she says helps her un derstand how difficult this problem is. Baker suggested increasing diverse housing units and more walkable neighborhoods.

How do you interact with people who dis agree with you?

Scianna said that lis tening and respecting other people’s opin ions are very import ant to her, and that she saw making the public feel welcome and accommodated as a key duty of the city council.

Disagreement is im portant, Casavecchia stated, quoting Patton that, “if everyone is thinking alike, some one’s not thinking.” Casavecchia said that discourse and discus sion are how the best ideas come to the sur face, so long as every one can respect each other and focus on the issues.

Vallecillo noted that the interplay of the communities de sires and the actions of the city council are central to a thriving city, and the city coun cil can’t let differing opinions get in the way of their work to make the city a better place.

Baker cited her ex perience on various commissions and with work that involves a lot of disagreeing, but that this process is necessary for the best ideas to develop.

Olivas stated that compassion and re spect are important qualities for a city council member, as well as saying he saw the city council’s job as deferring to the bu reaucratic process, to the city manager, and the general plan.

Community questions

The Forum’s plan ning committee opt ed to give candidates an opportnity to show community members their ability to answer community questions without preperation in the second half of the Forum.

Winters residents were able to submit questions online and in person to ask all five candidates.

Some of the topics included relation ships with the school board, how to better serve the Winters His panic community, and more.

Coverage of the sec ond session featuring the five candidates answer communi ty submitted ques tions will appear in the Oct. 26 edition of the Express

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Winters Senior Commission will resume to in-person meetings

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

The Winters Se nior Commission on Aging announced they would resume to in-person meet ings on Nov. 9.

Cheryl Sandoval, Senior Commis sion Chair, told the Express they hope to have a more de tailed meeting in November, and that Zoom teleconferenc ing caused challeng

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strength of women in their community and talk about the things they’re doing, and honor the example they are setting for others.

“The reality is when women succeed, America succeeds. It’s that straightforward. It’s that important,” Garamendi said.

A continued theme that each of the hon orees shared was their efforts to reach forward to inspire, motivate, and support the next generation by introducing them to community service opportunities.

Secrist was co-nom inated by Winters City Councilmember Jesse Loren and community member Kate Lad dish. Both Loren and Laddish were hon ored with the award in October 2018.

“Lynne is a dedi cated community ser vant, educator and musician whose posi

received something in error should con tact the Yolo County Elections Office at 530-666-8133 or email elections@yolocoun ty.org.

How to return ballots

The county replaced its traditional polling places with 13 vote centers, has placed 16 ballot drop boxes, and has identified some rural communities as a mobile vote center location.

In Winters, the bal lot drop box is locat ed inside of Lorenzo’s Market (121 E. Grant Ave.) daily during business hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

An outdoor ballot drop box located out side of the Esparto Re

es that impacted the duration of meet ings and the access to them in recent months

The next Winters Senior Commission on Aging meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall large confer ence room — Abbey Street entrance, ad jacent to the Coun cil Chambers at 318 First St.

tive impact can be felt throughout her com munity,” Garamendi said at the award cer emony on Oct. 13.

Garamendi and Se crist shared a chuck le when he said he played politics and discovered she plays the church organ.

Secrist served 30 years teaching her students music and self confidence in the Winters Joint Uni fied School District. Upon retirement, she continued to engage youth and the commu nity in musical oppor tunities.

In their nomination letter, Laddish and Loren noted the “keys to her success include a knack for personal ized encouragement and the ability to in still in her students a sense that music is for everyone, and that anyone can be in volved in music. Stu dents come away from her classes with confi dence and a sense of belonging, in addition to knowing how to play tuba or guitar or carry

gional Library (17065 Yolo Avenue) is avail able 24/7.

All ballot drop box es are available now through Nov. 8 at 8 p.m.

Voters can also re turn their completed ballots via the postal service or at a vote center.

Local vote centers will be open from Saturday, Nov. 5 to Monday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to p.m., and on Election Day, Tues day, Nov. 8 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In Winters, the vote center will be located at the Public Safety Facility – EOC Train ing Room (702 W. Main St.). In Esparto, the vote center is located at the Esparto Com munity Hall (17020 Yolo Ave.).

The mobile vote center will be located in one location for one day before moving on to the next designated location. Seven Yolo county townships have been identified to host the mobile vote

Seeking a commissioner City staff continue working to recruit community mem bers to apply to fill a vacant seat follow ing the Sept. 14 res ignation of Commis sioner Wally Pearce. The open term is ex pected to expire in June 2023.

Information about the role and how to apply are online at https://tinyurl. com/2s3t53mx.

a tune.”

“Beyond her teach ing, Lynne has also spent years produc ing a “A Note of El egance” (fundrais er event) where she brought together mu sicians throughout the community to per form and raise money to support music ed ucation,” Garamendi said.

Laddish and Loren raved that Secrist’s talents and enthusi asms aren’t limited to just music. As a dedicated communi ty volunteers, Secrist works with the Gue rilla Gardeners to bring beauty and col or through flora and flower upkeep around town, steps up to help set up and/or clean up at local events, and drives residents to everything from the airport to medical ap pointments an hour or more away.

View the live stream of the Women of the Year ceremony on Ga ramendi’s facebook page at www.facebook. com/repgaramendi.

venter from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A the mobile vote center, election work ers will assist voters with registering to vote, casting a ballot, getting a replacement vote-by-mail ballot, and using the bal lot-marking device.

Nearby locations and dates include:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 in Guinda (7575 State Highway-16) in the Guinda Post Office parking lot.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Madison (17776 Coun ty Road 89) at Guy’s Corner parking lot.

The additional lo cations and dates are available at https:// www.yoloelections. org/voters-choice-act/ mobile-vote-center.

After weighing in, voters can receive notification of when their ballots are re ceived by the county elections office and counted. Visit https:// california.ballottrax. net/voter/ to sign up for ballot tracking.

Oct. 29 is World Stroke Awareness Day

By Wally Pearce Winters Elder Day Council

When someone sustains a stroke, ev ery-second is critical because brain tissue and millions of neu rons begin to fade away with each-andevery heartbeat — time is precious.

In 2010, the World Stroke Organiza tion (WSO) declared strokes as, “…a dis ease and a public health emergency.” The International Stroke Society (ISS), the World Stroke Federation (WSF), and the European Stroke Organization (ESO) all agree, be cause it’s clear by the overwhelming evi dence that a stroke is a life-threatening event.

World Stroke Aware ness Day is designed to raise awareness of stroke markers, in dicators, and the re wards of timely access to fast and profession al emergency medical treatment; and was first observed during the 2004 World Stroke Congress in Vancou ver, Canada, by Dr. Vladimir Hachinski, a Canadian neurologist and polymath with a distinguished record of discovery in vas cular dementia and stroke, and the medi cal expert behind this process.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, World Stroke Aware ness Day focuses on raising the under standing about the signs of a stroke and the vital need to get the individual quick assistance to quality therapeutic interven tion.

According to the California Stroke Reg istry, a stroke is one of the leading causes of

disability and death in California. More than 14,000 Califor nians die annually of a stroke and stroke related illnesses, and in Yolo County, that approximate number is 73.

The overall figures conclude that 38 per cent of those suffering strokes are middle aged (40–69) up from 33 percent a decade ago. The average age for a woman suffering a stroke has dropped from 75 to 73 and for men it dropped from 71 to 68.

Although most peo ple who suffer a stroke are older than 60, up to 10 percent of all strokes occur in those under the age of 45. However, infants, high school students, and even young adults can experience a stroke. Although just 10 per cent of people fully recover from a stroke, 25 percent have minor impairments, and 40 percent have mod erate losses that are manageable with spe cial medical care.

World Stroke Aware ness Day is observed annually to empha size the seriousness of a stroke, including suppression and rem edy, and to ensure better medical-care and maintenance for survivors.

Stroke continues to be a widespread dis ease around the globe; it’s currently the sin gle largest cause of disability and the sec ond largest cause of death globally. The in dividual lifetime risk of stroke is currently one in four.

In 2009, WSO lead ership moved from a focus on a single awareness day, to a year-round campaign to build a more sus

tained approach to public awareness of key issues in stroke recognition and pre vention and treat ment. World Stroke Awareness Day con tinues to provide a fo cal point for the cam paign with biennial themes which seek to draw attention to key issues in stroke prevention, and treat ment.

Today, nearly 100 million people world wide live with the con sequences of stroke and the annual costs are nearing a stag gering trillion-dol lar mark. The World Stroke Organization is calling for action with more effective appli cable deterrent plans, including daily-life changes, that should be developed and ap plied for people at any level of increased risk of stroke.

To learn more about stroke, seek your doc tor’s advice during a scheduled appoint ment. Your physician is in the best position to evaluate risk fac tors for stroke and heart disease and can provide important ad vice and prevention measures, such as lifestyle strategies or medications to control high blood pressure, cholesterol, and other stroke risk factors.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, please join the Win ters Elder Day Coun cil in recognizing World Stroke Aware ness Day. And, please, remember, if you wit ness a person show ing any symptoms of a possible stroke, even if the prodrome goes away, please contact 911 immediately, and get that person to a hospital’s Emergency Room as quickly as possible.

the entitlement of this project for about six years now,” and that during that time the developers have created, “a couple of different conceptual plans that have come before the city,” and their team has been working to come up with a plan that ad dresses all previously brought up concerns.

Denham discussed the first subdivi sion map submitted in 2019, the effect of COVID-19 on their work, previous De velopment Resource Commission meetings, as well as the signifi cant changes made to their plans thus far, including addition of affordable housing units and the restruc turing of the site map to change which resi dences were adjacent to the park.

Different represen tatives of the respec tive city organizations presented some issues to address as well as feedback on the map.  Public safety offi cials Police Chief John P. Miller, Interim Fire Chief Matt Schechla and Fire Captain Art

developers should, “reduce the park to a minimum size,” of a drainage basin as pos sible, “to make a little more room for the res idential slots.”

“What’s the absolute minimum we can do to meet the retention needs, and that’s the bulk of the park…and maybe rework that northeast corner for some larger lots, and expand the townho mes so that the over all lot count doesn’t go down,” Cowan said.

Mendoza raised con cerns over the layout of certain lots neces sitating street parking which may make tra versing the road of the plot difficult during emergencies, as well as concerns over dif ficulty accessing cer tain areas of the lot.

The commission de cided to alleviate this latter issue by making the bike paths large enough for emergen cy and maintenance access to all areas of the lot.

Cowan’s most im portant points were that too many of the housing units were small, and he would prefer if the develop ers made them larg er for people to have more property. He also suggested the

Denham noted the minimum park size would be four acres,  as well as some ex isting difficulties regarding costs of in frastructure needed for the project. “The side yard setback is an issue…it doesn’t leave you much for the house,” Denham said, meaning less hous es for the developer to sell and making it more difficult for them to recoup their costs.

To compromise, the commission and de velopers tentatively agreed to an increase in the diversity of the lot by creating a few houses from 8,000–12,000 feet, having a few of the existing size, and expanding the number of town houses so all three income sizes can be accommodated, while decreasing the size of the park to the mini mum retention-com pliant size possible.

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“The side yard setback is an issue ... it doesn’t leave you much for the house.”

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Football pushes back against East Nicolaus

By Sydney Andrade Express staff writer

On Friday, Oct. 14, the Winters High School varsity foot ball team lost their home conference game against East Nicolaus High School by a score of 54–28.

Going into the game, the Warriors knew they were up against one of the best and toughest teams in the league. Before going up against the War riors, East Nicolaus had shut out every team they went up against.

There is certainly something to be said about the strength and determination of the Warriors offen sive team, not only did they score against a team with the track record of shut outs they made it into their endzone four times.

Gio Jimenez had two rushing touch downs, while Justice Madsen and Diego Casillas each had a receiving touchdown. Sebastian Pedraza came through for his team with the point after touchdown (PAT) on field goals.

The Warriors had to work extremely hard for every yard they earned. Justice Mad sen and Jimenez led their team in rushing yards, while sopho more Jesse Madsen, followed closely by his brother Justice Madsen led the team in receiving yards.

Quarterback Colton Brown had to make quick plays, and helped his team gain 95 yards in the game.

While the Warriors

weren’t about to gain the yardage that they have been, due to the strong defense East Nicolaus brought, the perseverance the Warriors demonstrat ed made the commu nity proud.

Defensively, the Warriors could’ve played a better game.

Between the loss of one of their star players, Ethan Dem ment, early on in the

first quarter due to an injury and the ag gressive offensive line that East Nico laus the Warriors just weren’t able to deliv er the way they need ed too.

While the game didn’t go as planned, Jesse Madsen and Jimenez did every thing they could to close the gap in the score, leading the team with nine tack

les each. This is espe cially impressive con sidering they were playing both sides of the ball. Sebastian Valadez, Sanders Clark, Danny San chez and Ashton Bay lor also played a great defensive game.

The Warriors will go up against the Durham High School Trojans this week in their final home game on Friday, Oct. 28.

Volleyball takes Bobcats to the limit

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

An injury riddled Winters High School varsity volleyball team laced up for an other week of compe tition last week. Try as they might, victo ries have eluded the team amidst the bat tle-hardened compe tition they face.

Last Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Warriors trav eled north to face a familiar 505 rival, Pierce High School. The Bears proved more than ferocious in their match victo

ry winning in three straight sets, 25-8, 2511 and 25-7.

Looking to end their victory drought, the squad traveled up to Paradise High School. The Warriors showed up ready to fight as the first set went down to the wire.

Unfortunately, the Bobcats would win the set clawing out a 26-24 victory.

It wasn’t enough to deter the Warrior morale, as the squad bounced back to win the following set 2522. Then the Bobcats

responded in force the following two sets winning them 25-17 and 25-16 and there by winning the match overall.

“My girls showed up Thursday night at

Paradise and played amazing. Unfortu nately, we came up short,” said head coach Mari Chavez. “They played hard, for sure, and I’m so proud of them.”

The City Council Candidates Forum recording is live!

Watch it now on the Express You Tube channel https://tinyurl.com/2s4beb8j) or on the Democracy Winters YouTube channel (https://tinyurl.com/yn7wa5es).

Make a plan to vote. Ballots have already begun to arrive in Yolo County residents’ mailboxes. See Page A2 for details on how to submit your ballot.

Lilianna Rodriguez

Lilianna Rodriguez, a senior at Winters High School, is the Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Rodriguez competed on the Class of 2023 team on the Oct. 5 powderpuff game in part of WHS’s Homecoming festivities. Coach Justice Madsen said Rodriguez’s agility from soccer gave her an edge and resulted in some good runs for the Senior Class. “She (Rodriguez) is versatile and even if she gets stopped she doesn’t cease to wow the audience,” Madsen said.

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Sophomore Jesse Madsen receives the ball for the Warriors ahead of a Live Oak defend er during a recent game.

City of Winters

Fire

Sept. 30: 11:41 a.m., fire alarm, 170 block of E. Grant Ave.

~3:33 p.m., medical aid, Positas Rd. Oct. 1: 1:50 a.m., medical aid, 800 block of W. Grant Ave.

~4:50 a.m., medical aid, 950 block of Kennedy Dr. Oct. 2: 4:22 a.m., public assist, 200 block of E. Main St. ~12:59 p.m., medical aid, 10 block of Fredericks Dr.

~5:30 p.m., fire alarm, 700 block of Matsumoto Ln.

~9:04 p.m., medical aid, 750 block of W. Main St. Oct. 3: 8:42 a.m., medical aid, 140 block of E. Baker St. Oct. 4: 9:32 a.m., medical aid, 100 block of Owings Dr. ~2:08 p.m., public assist, 180 block of E. Grant Ave. Oct. 5: 9:49 a.m., smoke investigation, Buckeye Rd./ Russell Boulevard Oct. 6: 11:34 a.m., medical aid, 700 block of Main St. Oct. 7: 10:40 p.m., medical aid, 950 block of Railroad Ave.

Oct. 8: 1:37 a.m., medical aid, 110 block of Orchard Ln. ~3:19 a.m., medical aid, 950 block of Railroad Ave. ~8:24 a.m., medical aid, 800 block of Jackson St. ~2:11 p.m., medical aid, 310 block of Railroad Ave. Oct. 9: 1:15 p.m., medical aid, 430 block of Main St. ~6:33 p.m., medical aid, 1110 block of Chapman St. Oct. 10: 6:07 p.m., vehicle accident, Russell Boulevard/ CR 92F Oct. 11: 2:52 p.m., grass fire, Russell Boulevard/CR 91A Oct. 12: 4:35 p.m., medical aid, 430 block of Edwards St. ~7 p.m., medical aid, CR 29A Oct. 13: 11:30 a.m., fire alarm, 10 block of Abbey St. ~1:36 p.m., fire alarm, 100 block of Grant Ave.

~5:24 p.m., medical aid, CR 29A/CR 89

~11:28 p.m., vehicle accident, CR 31/ CR 93A

Police Arrest Log

Sept. 29: Ortega, Joseph Anthony (Age 38), Charges: Sonoma County Felony Warrant, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail Oct. 5: Alaniz, Manuel Cervantes (Age 44); Charges: DUI/DUI with BAC above .08 percent, Unlicensed Driver, Loud music over 50 feet, Yolo SO Warrant; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail Oct. 6: McNeil, Charlie Ross (Age 62), Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear ~Butterfield, Danny Thomas (Age 46), Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear Oct. 8: Smith, Hasani Chioke (Age 34); Charges: Domestic Violence, False imprisonment; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

Case Log Aug. 19: 4:57 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Ave., Audible Alarm Sept. 30: 8:13 a.m., 100th block of Main St., Audible Alarm Oct. 1: 4:08 a.m., 1000th block of Kennedy Dr., ID Theft Oct. 4: 7:31 p.m., Wolfskill/First St., Towed Vehicle Oct. 5: 10:03 a.m., 1st block of Gateway Dr., Lost Property Oct. 6: 5:40 a.m., 700th block of W. Main St., Audible Alarm ~9:55 a.m., 100th block of E. Baker St., Towed Vehicle ~1:43 p.m., 100th block of E. Baker St., Threats ~2:15 p.m., 100th block of Niemann St., Grand Theft Oct. 7: 8:18 a.m., 100th block of E. Grant Ave., Domestic Dispute Oct. 8: 10:17 a.m., 10th block of Main St., Petty Theft ~2:03 p.m., 200th block of Railroad Ave., Found Property Oct. 9: 10:40 a.m., 700th block of Matsumoto Ln., Outside Agency Assist Oct. 10: 8 a.m., 400th block of Edwards St., Grand Theft

120 Years Ago

October 24, 1902

W. T. Kennedy, of Birds Landing, was in town the first of the week. Mr. Kennedy bought the Swetzer fruit farm on the McMahon tract, paying $3,000 for it.

Mrs. R. L. Day, Mrs. F. H. Owen, Mrs. D.O. Judy, Mrs. H. Craner and Mrs. R. Morrison attended the meeting of the Sacramento Valley Federation of the Women’s Improvement Clubs, held in Woodland.

The Socialists held an interesting meeting at the Opera House last night. Judge J.D. Stephens of Portland, Ore., was the principal speaker.

Wm. Baker went to San Francisco Monday evening to get some fittings for his irrigation pump. He intends setting the suction pipe lower so as to get a larger water supply.

Arch Wolfskill is back to Winters again previous to his going to Oroville to load cars for the Earl Fruit Company.

The band will go to Capay to furnish music for the Democrats’ rally there tonight. The boys have chartered the train, and expect to take a crowd from Winters.

J. A. DeVilbiss will present an application for a liquor license at the next meeting of the town board. He intends to conduct the business now owned by S. H. Hoy.

105 Years Ago

October 19, 1917

Scatter-gun artists report plenty of ducks in the rice fields and good shots.

The annual autumn picnic of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held at the East Main Street home of Mrs. Emma Wyatt Conner.

Corporal L. E. “Jack” Davisson reports Company F sub-

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Years Ago

Dispatches from the Express archives.

scribing over $5,900 of Liberty Bonds.

Miss Aldanita Wolfskill and Charles Detrick were married on Wednesday in the Stanford Court apartment, San Francisco, of the groom’s brother. Yolo County’s first woman jury began services in the county today.

Dr. Robert A. Cook, local veterinarian, continues to be a very busy man.

The Chicago White Sox seem to have the Indian sign on the New York Giants.

DeLos Lee has been making the run on the Rumsey and Elmira train line of late.

70 Years Ago

October 24, 1952

Sacramento Mayor Les Wood, Republican candidate for congressman, will be the speaker at the regular meeting of the Winters Lions Club Tuesday noon at the Christian Church.

James West was named president of the Winters Community Chest at a meeting held Tuesday evening. Mrs. Ed Forwick was named vice president and Don Stephens was named secretary-treasurer.

There was quite a stink on Edwards Street Tuesday afternoon when a skunk was killed between the Frisbee Garage and the Winters Food Center.

The Winters City Council at the regular meeting Tuesday evening approved plans for the sub division of 24 additional lots in Mermod Manor. The lots are north of Anderson Street.

Born to Sgt. and Mrs. Eugene Hust, a boy, at Travis Air Force Base Hospital on October 18, 1952. Mrs. Hust is the former Miss Thelma Berry.

Firemen were called out at 11 o’clock by an awning fire at the Western Auto Store, started apparently from a cigarette tossed from a hotel window.

Miss Marilyn Vasey, a member of the faculty of the Roosevelt Junior High School in Richmond, visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Vasey over the weekend.

55 Years Ago

October 26, 1967

William E. Duncan, of Winters, was elected head of the Sacramento Mother Lode Regional Association of the County Supervisors Association of California last week in Fresno.

Joe R. Martinez, president of the California Future Farmers of America, was one of the speakers last week when the State Grange Convention was held at the

Mission Inn, Riverside.

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ramos of 436 West Main Street are the parents of a daughter, born in Woodland Memorial Hospital on October 18, 1967.

Anthony Loeb, of Washington, D. C. has been in Winters since last Friday making plans to produce a documentary film on the community as seen through the eyes of the weekly newspaper.

(Editor’s note: View the documentary at www.wintersexpress. com/about-us.)

At a sale in Woodland Monday, John D. Couturie of Los Angeles was the high bidder for the 30,000 acre Berryessa cattle ranch owned by the late Pat Scribner and the trust of Joseph B. Scribner. His bid was $333,000.

All Winters barber shops are raising prices on haircuts by 25 cents beginning November 7. Prices will be adults $2.25, and children $2 except on Saturdays. Flattops (and children on Saturday) extra 25 cents.

Home from Santa Rosa Junior College last week were Misses Lola Grace Ramos, Claudia Meyer, Joan Chapman, Rosie Gonzalez and also Jim Fredericks.

The Winters High School Block held its first meeting of the year last Thursday, electing Ray Clark as president and Frankie Estepa as vice president.

Obituary

Samuel Ernest Ransdell, 57, of Davis, passed away on Oct. 5 from accidental head trauma that exacerbated underlying medical conditions. His last written words were “God is Love.”

His brother Fred and nephew Jacob were with him during his last moments at Mercy San Juan. He was predeceased by his beloved Amy Medich, father Dr. James F. Ransdell, and mother Wanda Lee Ransdell. He left behind his sisters Trinka Macmurrtaugh and Faye May, his brothers Fred M. Ransdell and Tom R. Ransdell, nine nieces and nephews, 10 great-nephews

and nieces, and one great-great-nephew. Sam’s ashes will be scattered at the Davis Cemetery in a private family ceremony later this week. To honor Sam’s memory, there will be a private family Celebration of Life this weekend.

Samuel Ernest Ransdell

Courtesy photo Samuel Ernest Ransdell

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1992 FFA Livestock Judging team members and some of their trophies (from left) Matt Mariani, Erin Taylor and Dylan Warner. At rst glance, it looks like a baseball awards ceremony.

Lisa Baker: City Council candidate

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

Lisa Baker, running for membership on the City Council, de fined the position as being, “responsible for establishing poli cy, passing local ordi nances, adopting the annual budget, and overseeing the per formance of the City Manager in carrying out their duties,” re sponsibilities Baker believes she is ca pable of stewarding well.

A long-time resi dent of Winters, Bak er has been an active volunteer for local groups and events like Winters Friends of the Library, the Carnitas Festival and Youth Day.

In addition to volun teering, Baker has sat on a number of local governance commis

sions, including her current Vice Chair po sition on the Winters Planning Commission and the Affordable Housing Subcommit tee, which she said, “allows me to see firsthand where Win ters has sound plans and policies, but also where we need to ef fect change to keep up with where we find ourselves today.”

Baker’s career as Chief Executive Of ficer for Yolo County Housing has also pro vided, “a wealth of skills to understand government opera tions, governmental fiscal management and accountability, grants development and management.”

Baker’s top priori ties for Winters are af fordable housing, an update to the General Plan, reducing traffic, and improvement to

Downtown and other aging infrastructure.

Given her career and governance po sitions related to housing, Baker says that in recent years, “housing has gotten more expensive and less available,” which has, “a tremendous impact on our resi dents, their children, and our businesses.”

She admits, “there are no easy answers,” but still argues that Winters, “can plan to maximize our oppor tunities to preserve and maintain afford ability and improve diversity of housing types to meet our res idents’ needs.”

While on the Plan ning Commission, Baker could recall a number of times where old rules from the General Plan, de veloped 30 years ago, prevented desired ac

tion from the commu nity. An update to the General Plan, then, will help make sure Winters is able to, “modernize to meet new opportunities and challenges.”

Regarding traffic, Baker noted that as the city expanded, what were once back roads have seen an amount of traffic that they weren’t designed to handle. “Increased traffic,” Baker notes, “coupled with high er rates of speed on corridor roads also leads to decreased pedestrian safety.” To address this, Bak er says that, “Gener al Plan review could take a new look at traffic usage, circu lation patterns, and traffic calming to ad dress these emerging issues.”

Baker sees many areas of Winters that require additional upkeep and improve ments as time and

Richard Casavecchia: City Council candidate

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

Richard Casavecchia re lated a lesson from a for mer instructor in his mil itary training to describe his approach to solving problems.

“When you’re an officer,” Casavecchia explained, “you’re trained to be thrust into a situation, and then find a way to succeed, get the job done, and get every one home safely.”

He says this adaptive ap proach to solving problems has informed the way he addresses problems with flexibility and creativity, which he feels could be of particular use to the Win ters City Council.

Casavecchia spent 10 years in the army as a com missioned officer, which led him to strategic plan ning with the State of Cal ifornia. This saw him col laborate with many state

agencies on emergency response actions and mil itary training efforts, work that involved lots of, “man aging people and creating plans,” for situations that were often, “life-or-death.”

Casavecchia joked that, in comparison, “when I look at city planning, this is totally easy — no one’s get ting shot at, no one’s dying.”

But he still takes his work with the city very seriously, he says, and these lessons, learned in the military and in the private sector work ing in financial strategies, informed skills he hopes to use in helping Winters manage its fiscal wellbeing and its growth.

“I have a unique combi nation of education, skills, and experience that en ables me to approach prob lems from multiple per spectives, evaluate options, and come up with solutions that are not anchored to a specific formula or way

of thinking,” Casavecchia said.

Though the city has many priorities to tackle, Casa vecchia said that two are, “foundation to everything else,” these being, “city fi nances, and a growth plan.”

Finances and data are two areas heavily covered in Casavecchia’s work and education experience, and areas he believes he is uniquely capable of ad dressing. He specified that refilling the city’s reserve fund, which for the last ten years has seen more expen diture than income.

Regarding the growth plan, Casavecchia notes that, though many existing plans and practices have served the city in the past, he believes, “the future is going to look a lot different from the past 20-30 years,” and that “relying on the same type of thinking, solv ing problems in the same way, isn’t going to serve us

the weather wear on them.

Downtown, she says, “could use earthquake retrofit and rehabilitation to bring back their upper stories, and that, “weather chang es put new strain on infrastructure.” To address these, Win ters needs, “to focus on ensuring we have hardened our infra structure, minimized sprawl so as not to put our public safety per sonnel and our com

munity at undue fire risk, and look at ways we can work with the land and built-envi ronment to minimize future impacts.”

Encouraging citi zen engagement, ac cording to Baker, is a matter of communica tion. Many of the cit ies’ residents are new and unconnected, while other residents are unsure of how to reach the council.

“It seems the old ways of getting the word out are not as ef ficient as they used to be,” Baker said.

The solution to this that Baker proposes is for the City Coun cil to implement a, “vision and strategic plan,” that takes the input of residents, businesses, and local leaders to, “identify a unified strategy and priorities to help the City Council develop an action-oriented vi sion for the City.”

“I have a unique combination of education, skills, and experience that enables me to approach problems from multiple perspectives, evaluate options, and come up with solutions that are not anchored to a specific formula or way of thinking.”

best.”

Change, he notes, will happen, “whether we like it or not,” but that, “if we are proactive about it, we have an opportunity to manage change in a way that’s best for us, instead of reacting to change that’s required of us.”

Casavecchia, in response to a question about un safe pedestrian street crossings, demonstrated this comprehensive, topdown approach to prob

lem solving, saying that the solution is more complex than, “putting up signs and flashing lights,” and that to solve this problem proac tively, the city has to ask, “How are we designing our streets? Are we incentiviz ing people to drive fast?” to determine, “what the future looks like for that area of town,” to get ahead of individual problematic crossings when they come up and address them in a comprehensive manner.

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“General Plan review could take a new look at traffic usage, circulation patters and traffic calming.”

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Community Dia de los Muertos happening Nov. 2

Winters Community Corazón (WCC) is proud to host Dia de los Muertos on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ga zebo in Winters Rotary Park. The Dia de los Muertos cel ebration features entertain ment from Mariachi Puente, Jimena Izquierdo and Folk lorico. WCC will provide altar space available for families to use. Residents are requested to bring a photocopy of their loved ones to add to the com munity altar or bring their “shoe-box” altars for the event.

WCC is hosting a contest for Best Catrin and Best Catrina with cash prizes. Hot Choco late and Pan de Muerto will be provided by El Pueblo Meat Market & Taqueria.

Jesse Loren, board chair, said Winters Community Cora zón is always looking for volun teers. Interested community members who would like to help should send an email to info@WintersCorazon.org.

History of celebration

The first Día de los Muertos community celebration was hosted in 2018 by the Winters

Local News Breifs

Cemetery well construction

Construction on a new well and enclo sure at the Winters Cemetery begun on Monday evening and is expected to con tinue for up to seven to 14 days. The cem etery will remained closed during con struction, and res idents will experi ence sounds from the construction during the timeframe. Stu

dents who pass along the cemetery on their way to school will need to utilize the path outside the west fence. The Win ters Cemetery Dis trict Board of Trust ees shared that they regret the closure, but are looking for ward to green grass within the grounds again. Information can be found on the Cemetery District website at www.win

Hispanic Advisory Committee.

Día de los Muertos is a time to celebrate and remember loved ones who have passed. The belief is that on Nov. 2 (All Souls Day or the Day of the Dead) the spirits of loved ones can rejoin their families for 24 hours.

There is symbolism behind many of the traditions associ ated with Día de los Muertos. The marigolds help lead the way and brightly colored pa pel picado banners allows a passage for souls to travel and visit. Many set out their loved ones favorite foods and treats.

terscemetery.org.

Tech support at the library

Having trouble downloading an eB ook to your tablet? Need help navigat ing a computer? The Winters Community Library is hosting Tech Thursdays for all ages every Thurs day from 2–7:30 p.m. get free in-person help with your tech nology needs. This service is available in 15–30 minute ap pointments. To make

an appointment call 530-666-8005 or visit the Winters Com munity Library. The events offers help on everything from library resources to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Work space (Docs, Sheets, etc.). For more in formation about li brary programs and resources, visit any of the Yolo County Library branches or the library webpage at www.yolocounty library.org.

Class of 2023 raising funds for grad nite with pies

WHS Parent Grad Nite Group Special to the Express

The Winters High School Class of 2023 Grad Nite Parent Group would like to help you get ready for the holidays. They are currently selling pies for the holiday season.

Proceeds from the pie sales will go directly to the Safe and Sober Grad Nite event that will take place in the evening following the WHS graduation on June 1, 2023.

Since 1992, Winters High School gradu ating seniors have participated in a Safe & Sober Grad Nite. This all-night event provides a fun, safe, sober celebration for all WHS graduating Seniors. Safe & Sober Grad Nite 2023 is held on the night of gradu ation and is important for the safety of our graduates. The events keeps our children safe and sober in a drug and alcohol-free environment as they

celebrate their accom plishments together with their classmates.

The all-night cel ebration includes transportation, enter tainment, food, music, games, raffle prizes and so much more. This special night is free for all WHS grad uates to attend.

Pie details

The Senior Grad Nite Parent Group is accepting orders from now until Friday, Oct. 28.

Pies will be avail able for pick-up on Monday, Nov. 7 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the WHS gym parking lot. Details about pies and payment options are available online at https://tinyurl. com/43ka25nc

Anyone who has questions or needs as sistance with ordering should contact the Se nior Grad Nite Parent group at wintersgrad nite@gmail.com or call 530-574-7336.

Biologist and illustrator discusses Cold Canyon Fires

By Diane Cary Special to the Express

When Stebbins Cold Canyon burned in 2015, many Winters residents who love to hike in the nearby nature preserve were devastated. Robin Lee Carlson, a biologist and natural science illustrator, wanted to understand the lega cy of the fire. Her new book, The Cold Canyon Fire Journals: Green Shoots and Silver Lin ings in the Ashes, re veals that beneath the charred landscape and beyond our grief lies another story.

Drawing on natural science, years of pa tient observation, and richly realized field sketches, Carlson’s study of the canyon shows how wildlife survives and thrives after wildfire.

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Robin Lee Carlson will be the speaker at the Winters Friends of the Library annual gathering on Monday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Winters Community Library.

Robin Lee Carl son will be the guest speaker. Carlson has a Master’s in evolu tionary biology and spent sixteen years on stream habitat res

toration projects for salmon and steelhead. She has a particular interest in how land scapes and ecological communities change over time. She will talk about how her book began with field sketching and devel oped into an explo ration of art, ecology, and fire in the West ern U.S.

Everyone is invited to the gathering on Monday, Nov. 7 at the Winters Community Library. The event begins at 6 p.m. with refreshments and so cializing, followed at 6:45 p.m. by a brief business meeting, election of officers for 2023, and an introduc tion and welcome for Melinda Cervantes, the new interim Coun ty Librarian for Yolo County.

Carlson’s talk will begin at 7 p.m., with time afterwards for book signing.

There is no charge for the event, but do nations to support the library are always welcome. Anyone who joins the Friends of the Library or renews their membership for 2023 at the event will be entered in a draw ing for some nice priz es. For more informa tion, visit wfol.org.

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Wednesday, October 19

Yolo County/Winters City 2x2 Meeting, 4 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/2x2/

Wednesdays

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

Thursday, October 20

Winters JUSD School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., School District Office/Zoom Meeting info, check https://bit.ly/ WintersJUSDBoardAgendaCommunitySite

Thursdays

Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m.-as supplies last, RISE, Inc., 200 Baker St. - Rooms 4 & 5, 530-668-0690

Monday, October 24

Winters Community Library Special Hours 2-6 p.m. only, due to staff training event

Tuesday, October 25

Winters Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/planning-commission/

Upcoming

Wednesday, October 26

Winters JUSD/Winters City 2x2 Meeting, 5 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/2x2/

Tuesday, November 1

Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/city-council-meetings_/

Monday, November 7

Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee, 6:30-9 p.m., Zoom Meeting info, email cambios@covalle.net or jesse.loren@cityofwinters.org

Library Services

Winters Library Open to Public (School in Session)

Winters Community Library, 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.)

Winters Storytime with Friends, first and third Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., https://yolocounty.zoom. us/j/87905414092

Virtual English Conversation Group, Tuesday, 2-3 p.m., One time registration required: Contact Nancy Pacheco 530-666-8019 or nancy.pacheco@yolocounty.org

Outdoor Storytime in the Garden, Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Winters Library Teaching Garden (Weather permitting)

Bilingual Storytime in the Garden, Fourth Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Library Teaching Garden (Weather permitting)

All You Need is Love Romance Book Club, Second Saturday, 4 p.m., Hooby’s Brewing

Community Testing

Visit the Winters JUSD COVID Clinic page to register Winters JUSD Office Building, Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Ongoing

“Remembering Monticello” Exhibit, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St.

Winters Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Meeting details: https://wfol.org/

Winters Senior Foundation Chair Yoga Class for Seniors, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.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 Senior Foundation Game Days, Thurdays, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)

Winters Open Mic, third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 6 p.m.), 22 Main St.

Kiwanis Club of Winters meeting, fourth Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., Pizza Factory

Democracy Winters meeting, first/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.

Adry’s Fiesta Boutique built from resilience

By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer

For over a decade, Adry’s Fiesta Boutique has been one of Winters’ go-to spots to prepare for any occasion. Although proud to be open for so long, owner Maria Gutierrez maintains that never-quit attitude that inspired her to make the move from field worker to business owner.

Immigrating from Mexico in 1975, this mother of four went through the veritable Winters roulette of occupations. She spent around 12 seasons working for Mariani Nut, packed fruit for the Tufts, worked at Lorenzo’s Market, Eagle Drug and finally worked in insurance, out-of-town, for 17 years. All the while, she knew one day the business she’d be working for would be her own, and in 2011, her ambition came to fruition.

“I do everything for special occasions like weddings, communions, quinceañeras, prom and stuff like that. I also do money transfers to anywhere in the world. I also do package service to Mexico and Central America,” Gutierrez said explaining the many services of her Swiss-Army boutique. “I’ve lived in Winters all my life. I started in the fields, went to insurance and now I have my own little business.”

While working towards the eventual opening of her boutique, Gutierrez spent years not only raising her four children, but learning English and obtaining her GED. Once her kids were out of the nest and living their own lives, Adry’s Fiesta Boutique — named after Gutierrez’s daughter — opened in 2011 at 30 Main St., then moved to 47 E. Main St. in 2016, where the boutique resides today.

“I love working with the community and it’s very relaxed here in town. It’s a friendly town and I enjoy working here. Also, I think it’s nice to see the joy in people’s faces in whatever they get like their quinceañera gowns, bridesmaids dresses and tuxedos. I do tuxedo rentals, too, by the way,” said Gutierrez. “It’s nice serving the young people here in town, too, and for me it’s very enjoyable to make people happy.”

Beyond the clothing rentals, traditional Hispanic apparel, jewelry, art, figurines, money exchanges and packaging service, Adry’s Fiesta Boutique also provides a litany of decorations, party supplies and accessories for near any occasion one can think of. And, if Gutierrez doesn’t have what one needs in her shop, she has a readily-available catalogue from which to

order.

“I always thought I could do it (open her own business), I just knew it was going to take some time. I always told myself with my other jobs, ‘this is temporary,’” explained Gutierrez. “It wasn’t easy. When I started here I didn’t speak a word of English. When I wanted to say something, I couldn’t. When people talked to me, I couldn’t understand. It felt like I was deaf and mute. So, right away, I knew I needed to learn English. It took some time, but I did it.”

Through years of hard work and a pandemic, Gutierrez remains grateful for the town that’s provided unwavering support.

To all the young ladies with aspirations of owning their own business — like so many in Winters already do — Gutierrez insists on not giving up, because even at a slow pace, you can do it. Also, getting help from friends, family and the community isn’t a bad move either.

To experience Maria’s dream, visit Adry’s Fiesta Boutique at 47 E. Main St., call at 530-212-5122 or visit the boutique’s social media accounts by searching @adrysfiestaboutique on Instagram and Facebook.

ALBERT VALLECILLO FOR CITY COUNCIL

“As a long time Winters resident and founding member of Keep Winters Winters, I believe our work is not done. As a citizen serving on city commissions, I understand the history of the city of Winters, the issues, the decisions, and the policies that have been employed. I know the challenges my community faces. With my background and experience I can provide solutions driven leadership and represent your voice in our community.”

Priorities

• Bring new solutions to the problems that face the City of Winters.

• Focus on creating a community that benefits the people of Winters and respects and maintains our small-town ideals, Winters farmland, and agricultural heritage.

• Address climate change in a multifaceted manor which includes managing water issues, fire safety, and creation of local employment which contributes to our economy and our small town of Winters

• Amend the Winters General Plan - (our long-term vision) to address Winters 21 st century planning issues and zoning.

• Advocate for Affordable Housing - New neighborhoods must provide housing at various sizes and scales and should offer something more to the community than simply create a row of houses on a street.

• Re-establish community advisory bodies for city beautification, recreation opportunities, and parks. For further information visit the website: www.al4winters.com or for a response to any specific questions regarding the city government and the future of Winters send an email to albert4winters@gmail.com

Beyond the clothing rentals, traditional Hispanic apparel, jewelry, art, gurines, money exchanges and packaging service, Adry’s Fiesta Boutique, owned by Maria Gutierrez, also provides a litany of decorations, party supplies and accessories.

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“It’s nice serving the young people here in town ... it’s very enjoyable to make people happy.”

Maria Gutierrez

What’s in a ‘Zestimate’?

By Joedy Michael Special to the Express

“I just checked, my home is worth $$$!” By now, it’s almost guaranteed that, in the past two years, you hopped on Zillow to see what your or someone you knows home is worth. The most popular tool is the Zestimate on Zillow.com. I mean, really, you can look up almost any home value across this country with the type of an address.

Cool, right? Although cooling down as of late, real estate

has been the modern day gold rush in recent years and unfortunately, these estimators can be viewed as fact, but are complicated and often misleading.

Zillow’s “Zestimates” were launched in 2011 with information on about 90 million homes. Since then, it has expanded its reach and now provides data on more than 100 million homes. To determine Zestimates for those seeking home value information, Zillow studies a wealth of data points for

individual homes. Zillow’s unique algorithm updates its collection of property values multiple times a week, and is based on information from both public data, industry data, and user-submitted data.

Zillow says, it “uses a sophisticated neural network-based model that incorporates data from county and tax assessor records and direct feeds from hundreds of multiple listing services and brokerages. Zestimates also specifically examine: home square footage, location, the number of bathrooms, and other details. Active listing informa-

tion like listing price, description, comparable homes in the area, days on the market and off-market data such as tax assessments and previous sales.”

According to Zillow’s website, the nationwide median error rate for the Zestimate for on-market homes is 3.2 percent, while the Zestimate for off-market homes has a median error rate of 7.52 percent. Zestimates are only as accurate as the data behind them. So, if the number of a home’s bedrooms or bathrooms, its square footage, any modifications or its lot size are inaccurate on Zillow, a Zestimate will also be

inaccurate.

Take this example: Let’s say a home has a real market value of $600,000 based off an appraisal or an agent’s assessment. If the Zestimate is plus/minus 7.5 percent, the home Zestimate could be as high as $645,000 or as low $555,000. That’s an $90,000 swing.

There are many details that can affect the inaccuracy of Zestimates. Mistakes in key figures — like the date and price of the last sales. Comparable sales affect a home’s Zestimate, and a mistake in one home’s sales price record may affect the Zestimates of other homes in the area. Also, improvements not in the public

record.

When a homeowner makes improvements or upgrades to a property, unless the local property tax authority has added that information to the public database and recorded it, Zillow can’t use it. Another variable is the housing turnover rate. The more home sales that occur in your area, the more data Zillow has to support its estimate — or lack thereof.

So, what to do? The bottom line is that there are many factors that can make the online estimators incorrect. The data points have room for flaws. The good news? Our

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The price of travel was getting COVID

It was a bad text that told us that someone on our tour tested positive for COVID when they got home from Iceland. We were with the couple on a bus for 10 days and I saw them on our flight to New York on the way home. I was feeling pretty good so I didn’t worry about it. That was Saturday morning.

On Sunday, Sherri didn’t feel well and, on Monday, tested positive. I tested negative and went on my merry way, trying to catch up at work and write my column. Then my throat starting feeling sore and I was trying to decide if I was just imagining things or was I getting sick.

By Tuesday, I had what felt like a cold, sore throat, a little congestion in my chest and stuffy ears. I tested positive and placed myself under house arrest. I emailed my doctor and he prescribed Paxlovid, which is supposed to keep you from getting real sick, and out of the hospital. We had someone do

a little grocery shopping for us and I decided to drive to the CVS in East Winters and pick up my prescription. I put on a N-95 mask and tried to hold my breath while in the store. When the pharmacist asked it the prescription was for me, I nodded my head and apologized for being there in person. She said it was alright and asked it I had talked to my doctor about taking the Paxlovid, which I had.

If you ever get a prescription, don’t read the fine print. Some of the side effects include swelling of the mouth, lips or face, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, nausea, trouble swallowing or breathing, and feeling generally unwell. As an added note; “PAXLOVID is still being studied, so it is possible that all of the risks are not know at this time.”

I eat hotdogs, so what could go wrong. I was starting to have all of the side-effect symptoms, even before I took the first of

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LettersAlbert Vallecillo for City Council

We are happy to publicly endorse Albert Vallecillo for Winters City Council. We believe that he has the integrity, commitment, and thoughtfulness to be effective in the role. Al is an excellent example of the principle “service before self” and brings a long history of civic engagement as a business owner, active volunteer, and city planning commissioner. He was a founding member of the local initiative, “Keep Winters Winters.” He is dedicated to preserving the special small-town charm of our community while balancing economic development with environment stewardship. Al also has a unique ability to consider those in our community who have historically not had a voice. This is evidenced by his work for the Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network to support immigrant families in our community during the pandemic. We hope that you will join us in voting for his election to the City Council.

MELISSA MARSHALL and MICHAEL SEARS Carrie Green for Board of Trustees

It’s not often we get to elect school board members in Winters. Two years ago, an election was held for three seats, and I believe the elected trustees have done an excellent job of serving our district.

I held the office of president of the Winters Area Education Association (teachers union) for five years, from 2017–2022. In my 24 years teaching in Winters, I have held positions in the union for about half of those years, and I have been to more school board meetings and committee meetings than I can count.

We have a strong school board right now, and it is being led by Carrie Green. You can observe her at Board of Trustee meetings twice a month asking thoughtful questions, being respectful to presenters and other trustees, and making positive comments after presentations. As the longest-serving trustee on the current board, she helps other trustees learn about the district and the various duties that go along with being a trustee.

Outside of school board meetings, she has been a regular volunteer in classrooms, an attendee at school functions, and a helper at community events. In addition to serving as president of the WJUSD Board of Trustees, she

Winters FFA October member of the month

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FFA member of the month John (Buck) Boykin.

By Guadalupe Lopez, Winters FFA Reporter Special to the Express

This October, Winters FFA is proud to announce its member of the month is John (Buck) Boykin. Buck has several classes at the ag site where he stays focused and is a great classmate. Buck has been a great helper around the Ag Site by picking up random tasks and helping finish major projects. Recently, Buck helped Mr. Whitworth install our new walk-in floral fridge. Buck takes full advantage of all of the opportunities for hands-on learning and leadership development here in the Winters FFA. He raises animals, attends conferences and is involved in all activities out at the Ag Site. Good job, Buck!

HOMES Continued from Page 2

town and surrounding areas have great real estate professionals that are skilled in compiling predictive home values when listing homes for sellers and prepar-

ing offers for buyers. Great agents share the real story behind your home’s value, which in a changing market, is needed now more than ever.

— Reach Realtor Joedy Michael at joedy@lagence-napa valley.com.

Pignataro, Agent

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KITCHEN & BATH COUNTERTOPS

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Create welcoming indoor living areas for cool weather seasons

Metro Special to the Express

Plan now to ensure that when fall weather signals the end of “outdoor living,” your indoor space will be a welcoming respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Walk around to inspect furniture, cabinets, use and lack

of space, and decor in general.

Would new paint on wood furniture, cabinets, doors or trim be brighter (or more tranquil)? How about a new live edge or other accent table or new legs for an existing table? Do closets need a redo to add storage?

Could the home office use shelving? Or may-

be space exists for a family game area? The possibilities are endless, and Woodcraft has the tools, materials and supplies you need for successful projects, as well as a wealth of how-to insight and information. Below are some tools and supplies and how-to tips for assembly and build-

ing projects. There’s also some useful tips for coloring or recoloring wood furniture, cabinets and other pieces with stains and paints.

• Live Edge Timber Co. Rustic Maple Slabs and Rhombus Slab Legs come predrilled and ready for assembly to create furniture like the coffee table pictured here. Visit https://bit. ly/Rustic-Table-Build to view the assembly process.

• DIY Hairpin Legs in black and raw steel are an easy way to add a modern look to a tabletop or slab.

• Festool’s T18 Cordless Drill Plus Set features a brushless EC-TEC motor and electronic torque setting for precise screw driving and drilling wood or steel. The set includes a belt clip, two 4.0 AH HighPower battery packs, Rapid Charger TCL 6 and Systainer SYS3 M 187.

• The Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 520Pro makes joinery quick and easy. All you need are a drill/driver and screws. Watch this video https://bit.ly/ Kreg-Jigs.

• A Gyokucho Ryoba Razorsaw is a handy

general purpose saw that has rip teeth on one edge and crosscut teeth on the other side.

• Bore shelf pin holes on 32 mm spacing quickly and accurately using the 1/4” Kreg Shelf Pin Jig or the 5 mm Kreg Shelf Pin Jig. Both are compatible with face frame and frameless cabinets, with alignment windows for added versatility.

• For comfortable hand sanding, choose the Preppin’ Weapon Sanding Block Kit.

Add power with the cordless SKIL Powercore Brushless 20V Random Orbital Sander that can tack-

le refinishing wood furniture, cabinetry rehab and more.

• To remove paints and other coverings, Blue Bear Soy Gel Paint & Urethane Stripper is a handy helper.

• Krud Kutter Prepaint Cleaner TSP Substitute cleans and deglosses surfaces so paint or stain will adhere better to the surface being covered.

• If you are recoloring or finishing for the first time, General Finishes Gel Stains and General Finishes Milk Paint are easy to use. Gel Stains come in 15 colors, while Milk Paint is available in 33 colors.

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Live Edge Timber Co. slabs and furniture legs were assembled to create this co ee table.

How to spot mold in your home

Metro

Special to the Express

Homes are safe havens and relaxing spaces for their residents. No one wants to imagine the place they call home putting their health in jeopardy, but that’s precisely the case for people who live in homes where mold is present.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency notes that molds are not usually a problem indoors. However, when they are, molds produce allergens, irritants and potentially toxic substances. Molds can become problematic when spores land on wet or damp surfaces and begin growing. If inhaled, those spores can cause allergic reactions in people with asthma who have mold allergies. Even people without such allergies may suffer from irritated eyes, skin, nose, throat, or lungs due to exposure to mold. Mold also can affect the home itself, as the EPA notes that mold gradually destroys the things it grows on, potentially leading to costly remediation and renovation expenses.

Mold is sometimes visible in parts of a home. For example, mold problems in a bathroom may be recognizable when tiny black spots are present on surfaces that

frequently get wet.

Those areas may gradually expand from small spots and cover larger areas, such as windowsills and areas around the bathtub.

Other signs indicating the presence of mold may be less recognizable though potentially just as harmful.

That’s one reason why it makes sense for everyone to learn how to spot mold in a home.

• Learn what mold looks like. Not all molds are black. Some are white and look

like thread, but they also can have a graybrown or gray-green tint. When peeling old wallpaper, some people may notice orange, pink or purple growth on the newly exposed walls, and that’s likely mold.

• Identify problems with paint. If paint is peeling, bubbling or cracking, it’s likely indicative of a mold issue. In such instances, contact a mold remediation specialist rather than simply painting over the

affected areas with a fresh coat of paint.

• Conduct a smell test. Most molds will emit a damp, musty odor. However, a lack of this distinct and unpleasant smell should not lead individuals to conclude they don’t have a mold issue, as some molds do not produce an odor. In addi-

tion, the EPA notes that the smell of indoor molds can differ depending on the type of mold present in the home. Homeowners who have experienced mold issues in the past should not ignore a foul odor simply because it smells different from a previous infestation. Contact

a mold remediation professional if you suspect an unpleasant smell could be a byproduct of mold.

Mold can be harmful to homes and humans. Anyone who suspects their home has a mold problem is urged to contact a remediation specialist as soon as possible.

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Molds can become problematic when spores land on wet or damp surfaces and begin growing.

has served on the Yolo County School Boards Association since 2019, where she served a term as president for the school year 2021–2022.

For several years I have watched Mrs. Green treat people respectfully and participate in diffi cult conversations with an open mind. She has been part of

a team who has had to make hard deci sions. The pandemic created many chal lenges for the school district, and Mrs. Green was a consis tent, valuable part of the district who fulfilled her commit ments and supported teachers, students, and families.

Teachers are hap py to work with her. She is friendly and approachable, and she cares about

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE

Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220795 10/14/2022

Business is located in YOLO County

Fictitious Business Name: TODD BYARD CONSTRUCTION Physical Address: 11 CROSS STREET WOODLAND CA 95695 Mailing Address: 1296 E GIBSON ROAD PMB 220 WOODLAND CA 95776

Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) TODD S BYARD

11 CROSS STREET WOODLAND CA 95695

Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 10/03/2011

10 doses, two a day.

Sherri’s doctor told her she didn’t need to take Paxlovid, so I had someone to com pare outcomes. Sher ri’s symptoms were different than mine and started a couple of days before, so it wasn’t surprising that she was feeling better as I was feeling worse.

outside by the park ing lot. As I was eating a piece of German chocolate cake, I re alized that I hadn’t lost my sense of taste, but I was still tired. I wasn’t sure if that is a symptom of COVID or if that is what hap pens to you when you sit around all week in your recliner reading and taking naps.

s/ TODD S BYARD Official Title: OWNER Corporation Name:

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal

Jesse Salinas County Clerk/Recorder State of California County of Yolo

Published October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 2022 #239

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE

Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220659 08/22/2022

Business is located in YOLO County

Fictitious Business Name: GUILLEN TRUCKING Physical Address: 152 OAK AVE WOODLAND CA 95695 Mailing Address:

Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) JOSE LUIS GUILLEN ORTIZ 152 OAK AVE WOODLAND CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 09/01/2021

s/ JOSE GUILLEN

Official Title: OWNER Corporation Name:

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal Jesse Salinas County Clerk/Recorder State of California, County of Yolo

Published October 12 19 26 November 2 2022 #235

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE

Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220781 10/07/2022

Business is located in YOLO County

Fictitious Business Name: After Hours Boba & Tea Physical Address: 800 Main Street Woodland CA 95695 Mailing Address:

Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) After Hours Boba & Tea LLC 800 Main Street Woodland CA 95695 Business Classification: Limited Liability Company

Starting Date of Business:

s/ Edward Rodriguez Official Title: Sole Member Corporation Name: After Hours Boba & Tea LLC

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California County of Yolo

Published October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 2022 #236

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE

Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220738 09/21/2022

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: Small Wonders Occupational Therapy Physical Address: 3454 Oyster Bay Ave Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Katie Horn 3454 Oyster Bay Ave Davis CA 95616 Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 09/29/1997

s/ Katie Horn Official Title:

Corporation Name:

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California County of Yolo Published October 12 19 26 November 2 2022 #230

FILED

Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name:

Physical Address: 18

Address:

CT

Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 09/25/2022

The pills might have made a difference, but after five days I felt good enough to mow the lawn and do a few chores. Sherri was off and running, feeling completely healed. I might add that she starts out with more energy than I ever had. She read that once your symptoms are gone you can wear a mask and go out in public. We rode our bikes to City Hall and picked up a few more test kits. They are free in a vending machine

I’m glad it was a mild case and was thankful that I was up to date on my vac cines, all five of them.

I don’t think we would have caught COVID if we had stayed home, and maybe this is the price we pay to travel.

I joke that when I have long flights, over six hours, I end up with kennel cough, like what dogs get when you board them in a kennel. Sometimes

I have to take drugs to recover and see a doctor, this time was no different. Stay safe and have a good week.

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE

Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220709 09/14/2022

Business is located in YOLO County

Fictitious Business Name: ALL DRY SERVICES OF VACAVILLE Physical Address: 414 BAYLOR DRIVE WOODLAND, CA 95695

Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) STEPHEN AND STEFANIA HOUSE LLC 414 BAYLOR DRIVE WOODLAND CA 95695

Business Classification: Limited Liability Company

Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ STEPHEN HOUSE Official Title: CEO

Corporation Name: STEPHEN AND STEFANIA HOUSE LLC

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal Jesse Salinas County Clerk/Recorder State of California County of Yolo Published October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2022 #226

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE

Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220776 10/06/2022

Business is located in YOLO County

Fictitious Business Name: Lonely Love Boutique Physical Address: 34612 Mallard St Woodland CA 95695 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Alexis Lerch 34612 Mallard Street Woodland, CA 95695

Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ Alexis Lerch Official Title: Corporation Name:

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal Jesse Salinas County Clerk/Recorder State of California, County of Yolo Published October 19 26 November 2 9 2022 #238

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE

Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220775 10/05/2022

Business is located in YOLO County

Fictitious Business Name: East Street Classics and Wraps Physical Address: 801 East St Suite D Woodland CA 95776

Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) Juan C Ayon 801 East St Suite D Woodland CA 95776

Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 10/05/2022

s/ Juan C Ayon Official Title: Corporation Name:

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal

Jesse Salinas County Clerk/Recorder State of California County of Yolo Published October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2022 #231

Jesse

Business

Fictitious Business Name:

Address:

6TH STREET

Mailing Address:

LOSETSKIY

Title:

Name:

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal Jesse Salinas County Clerk/Recorder State of California County of Yolo Published October 5 12 19 26 2022 #227

FILED IN YOLO

Jesse Salinas Yolo

Business is located in YOLO County

Fictitious Business Name: AUNTIE MARY S GARDEN CHILD CARE CENTER Physical Address: 617 WEST STREET WOODLAND, CA 95695 Mailing Address: 1963 OCHOA COURT WOODLAND CA 95776 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) AUNTY MARY S GARDEN CHILD 617 WEST STREET WOODLAND, CA 95695 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 08/26/2022 s/ PATRICIA

Official Title: PRESIDENT Corporation Name: AUNTIE MARY'S GARDEN CHILD

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment 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

with a

Salinas County

State of California,

SACRAMENTO

of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1)

6TH STREET #38 WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95605

Business Classification: Individual Starting Date of Business: 10/11/2022 s/ ANDREY LOSETSKIY Official Title: Corporation Name:

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal

Jesse Salinas County Clerk/Recorder State of California, County of Yolo

Published October 19 26 November 2 9 2022 #237

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE

Jesse Salinas Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220618 08/02/2022

Business is located in YOLO County

Fictitious Business Name: A & B LIQUOR

Physical Address: 2328 W CAPITOL AVE WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691

Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): 1) WEST SACRAMENTO LIQUOR 2 LLC 2119 CATHERWOOD WAY SACRAMENTO CA 95835

Business Classification: Limited Liability Company Starting Date of Business: N/A s/ KULBIR SINGH KHANGURA GURMIT KAUR KHANGARA

Title: MEMBER

Corporation Name: WEST SACRAMENTO LIQUOR 2 LLC

I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original docu ment on file in this office This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal Jesse Salinas County Clerk/Recorder State of California, County of Yolo

Published September 28 October 5

teachers and our concerns. She makes decisions with students of all ages in mind. She knows the schools well. She has, in fact, entrusted the Winters Joint Unified School District with her own children’s educations.

The public can elect a school board member, but once a trustee is seated, it’s up to all trustees to monitor each other’s behavior. If another trustee is out of line, Mrs. Green will hold them accountable for their actions and words as they represent the district. This is important, because public officials representing school districts need to always remember they are under the watchful eye of the public, whom they are serving.

Those serving on our school board now have been outstanding examples of officials who do their jobs seriously, learn what they need to in order to make decisions thoughtfully, and show respect for school staff and district office employees.

If voters in Area 2 are looking for someone committed, respectful, and knowledgeable, Carrie Green is the person for the job.

JOANN MAY

Experience and commitment for our town

The residents of the city of Winters have important decisions to make as to who will represent them on City Council going forward. The broad issues of growth, housing, water, and fire pose many challenges for whoever steps into the councilmember role. It will require someone with a strong commitment to the community, solid understanding of the issues, and experience working through complex problems. For these reasons, I’m supporting Lisa Baker for one of the open seats in the November election.

Lisa brings to the table a wealth of experience from her time as the CEO for Yolo County Housing, her service on the City of Winters Planning Commission, as well as numerous local volun-

teer commitments including Yolo Friends of the Library and Putah Creek Council. All this truly shows her commitment to our city. She has always been an involved resident here and always has an eye out for ways to help the community.

In working with Lisa in different volunteer capacities, I’ve found her to be a person who will put in the necessary time and focus to help. Whether pushing through on the process of a strategic plan or working at a table to collect donations for fire victims, she has her focus on both the big picture and the critical details and will always put in the effort needed for success. Her dedication along with her critical experience makes her a great candidate for City Council.

Please join me in supporting Lisa Baker for City Council on Nov. 8!

BRIAN BELLAMY

Re-elect Carrie Green

I am writing to support Carrie Green’s re-election to the Winters JUSD school board. I have had the pleasure and honor to work with Carrie for the past two years as a member of the board. I have been continuously impressed by her steady yet humble leadership and unrelenting passion for all of the children who attend Winters schools.

Carrie has served on the school board for the past eight years. Two years ago, when she was elected to serve as the school board president, she brought together four novice members, each with different backgrounds and viewpoints, into a cohesive, functional governance team. She has led by example to elevate the decorum of school board meetings and ensure that we work in a professional manner, treating our teachers, administrators, and community members with respect. Along with district leadership, Carrie was instrumental in bringing the topic of equity to the forefront of district decisions to ensure that our practices support all scholars, particularly those who have been marginalized.

Carrie Green was chosen to serve as the president of our school board during one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of school pol-

itics. The pandemic brought major changes and obstacles from distance learning to masks to vaccines. With these changes, came understandable fears and concerns from polarizing perspectives.

Carrie worked hard to ensure that all voices were listened to and individuals felt respected. As a parent of two children who attend Winters JUSD schools, she has first hand experience with all of our schools and is an advocate for parents.

Carrie is a lifelong learner. In addition to her strong understanding of school budgeting and her relationship with our employee groups, Carrie has continued her growth as a governance leader, completing further coursework in leadership and serving in an active role with our local county school board association.

I know that Carrie is, and will continue to be, a champion for our scholars.

KRISTIN TROTT, Trustee

Disappointed in newspaper quality

In the Express dated Sept. 28, 2022 little baby Rubee Jacquelynn Trotter’s birthday was printed as “Sept. 29, 2022” which was a day after the paper was issued — seems odd to have that kind of vision. The paper dated Oct. 5, 2022 lists her birthday as: “July 29, 2022.” This poor child will have a difficult time knowing when she was born if she relies on the Winters Express information! Then if you look at “Years Ago — 70 Years Ago” you will notice that the 4-H vice president was shown as, “Tom Thomsom” when, in fact, his name was Tom Thomson (we were classmates so I do know how his name was spelled and I’m sure that it was done correctly when the article first appeared in the paper 70 years ago).

I believe that these are some examples of poor proofreading which it seems happens in each publication. Yes, it is a “small town newspaper” BUT when the town was much, much smaller the quality of the newspaper was much better. What kind of an image does this present to new folks who read the paper?

KAREN CHRISTIE

Back to school back pains

By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer

Although children are thought to be elastic, they’re actually made of flesh and bone and susceptible to joint aches and pains. That’s why Dr. James Stirton of Winters Family Chiropractic details the connections of back pains that come with going back to school.

For many youth, the summer is filled with a variety of outdoor activities and are, overall, moving regularly. Then comes the school year which replaces a lot of activity with hours of sitting. Although long stints of sitting and learning are requisites of education, they do nothing to help the compressed joints of these young students — similar to adults who sit at desks for eight hours a day.

“Something kids can do to help this is stretching in between classes. If they stretch their backs and legs that would reduce a lot of the tension building throughout the day,” explained Stirton.

“Another thing they could do if their back starts hurting is they can talk to the teacher and stand in the back of the class for a moment and stretch without disrupting. They wouldn’t miss anything or have to leave the class either. A lot of times all you need to do is stretch a little bit to alleviate the pain and then you’re good for another 20to 30-minute sit. I give the same suggestion to my office-working patients who do what I call a ‘marathon sit’ where there’s more than four hours of sitting in a row with little or no breaks in between.”

Ironically enough, another source of student back pain is quite literally their workload. Rather, the books that comprise it as they easily add up to 30 pounds of weight

to be lugged around in a backpack. While the way a student wears his or her backpack may not seem significant, a ‘single strapping’ student who carries their books on one shoulder is on a direct path to bending their spine out of shape.

“Ideally, you should have your straps on both shoulders and be tight enough so that the bottom of the backpack is at the same level as the belt so that it has the best effect. I see lots of follies with the backpack with one shoulder wearing which hurts the spine over time. The too low backpack also hurst the spine over time by pulling too far back over the hips,” said Stirton. “They do have one shouldered backpacks designed for that but they should be worn across the chest. You just shouldn’t have your weight on one side of your body, basically.”

Youths in general go through a fair amount of wear and tear. From sports and other extracurricular activities to lugging their books and sitting for hours to read them, aches and pains inevitably come about. So, when one asks them how they’re doing mentally and emotion-

ally, perhaps it’s not

they’re doing physically as well.  Neglect, as it turns out, is as detrimental as ailments themselves.

“It may be odd, but you should check in and ask your kids if they are in pain or not because I see a lot of pain behavior in kids that gets overlooked by parents. There’s a bit of a ‘work-throughit’ mentality in young people also. For example, I have a couple of teenaged patients of mine who have had substantial back pain before seeing me and it’s something of a discovery for the parents,” said Stirton. “There’s just a lack of awareness when it comes to checking in with the kiddos and respecting their back pain is something to get looked at sooner than later, like a tooth pain. Most parents won’t sit around if their kid can’t chew, they’ll get them to the dentist the next day.”

For more information, visit Winters Family Chiropractic and speak to the lead chiropractor Dr.

Stirton at 9 Main St. Suite 9-F, call 530-7954500. Or, one reach out to Stirton directly by emailing him at

jimstirtondc@gmail. com. It’s like the good doctor always says, ‘If you’re not certain, ask Dr. Stirton.”

“Ideally, you should have your straps on both shoulders and be tight enough so that the bottom of the backpack is at the same level as the belt.”

Dr. James Stirton