Winters Express Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Winters FFA sees first all-female leadership

Richard Casavecchia for

Leader.

Kona Ice re-evaluating business vision

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

The Kona Ice Shop may have shut its doors recently, but is not permanently closed. While deal ing with the staffing issues plaguing oth er businesses, owner Teddy Rojas is taking time to re-evaluate his vision for the shop so he can reopen it bet ter than ever, and find dedicated staff.

It’s no mystery that in the wake of the pan demic there is a mas sive staffing shortage. Although Kona Ice has suffered a setback due to this staffing drought, giving in to defeat was never part of Rojas’ vision for this oasis of sweets. Rojas recently shared the details in an Oct. 17 transparent social media post.

“As some of you may have noticed, we have recently had to close our doors due to staffing issues,” Rojas posted. “This is the second time we have struggled getting the necessary staffing

needed to operate our shop.”

Rojas told the Ex press he wants to finetune and make deci sions on what offer ings the shop will pro vide to the community.

“We’ve been dealing with a lot of things and

trying to overcome them and stay positive about it all. I didn’t want people to think we’re giving up and I told my sister when I made that post, we need to be honest with the community and tell them our vision

County undersheriff retires; Lopez names new second-in-command

By Lauren Keene McNaughton Media

The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office an nounced changes to its command-staff ranks last week.

Dale Johnson, un

dersheriff to Sher iff-Coroner Tom Lopez since 2019, re tired Oct. 1 after more than 30 years with the agency. During that time he worked in all divisions of the of fice, serving in every sworn rank.

Lopez said he se lected Johnson as his undersheriff due to his superior lead ership skills, along with the respect he’d

earned both within the Sheriff’s Office and countywide.

“Dale helped ush er in the changes that my administration has made within the Sheriff’s Office over the last three years and kept our agency safe from COVID-19,” Lopez said. “Dale will be missed, but has earned his retire ment and I wish him

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didn’t work in the be ginning. It’s not a ful ly realized idea, and we want to know what people are thinking so far and what can we do to make things better,” Rojas said.

Part of this includes securing staff for vital roles to help market the shop and engage the community with its products.

“I think now where we lacked last time was showing people the vision. So, when I do reopen, I want to get someone to make videos highlighting what we offer,” Rojas said. “I also want to do more TikTok videos so I’m trying to find some people who want to work and have fun with the shop. Not just goofing around, but I want people to ex press themselves with our desserts and have fun with it.”

Filling that manage rial position is a key component for Rojas and Kona Ice moving forward. Not only are

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Council approves $100K of expiring grant funds for park improvements

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

The Winters City Council is mov ing forward with a plan to expend at least $100,000 in Community Design grant funds from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SA COG) set to expire at the end of this year. The funds will go to some improve ments to the Paseo Park, including an ADA path and elec trical infrastruc ture improvements for lighting, The grant was ini tially approved in January as funds for a reworking of Winters’ growth in the General Plan, but city staff con cluded it was an in sufficient amount to fully update the plan. Instead, the City Council agreed

to reallocate the funds, with the pro posed project being what was decided upon for using the money after a sup plementary rural recreation grant submitted in Janu ary wasn’t awarded to Winters.

City Manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa said she is, “asking for an in crease in (her) pro curement authority to be able to do a focused effort on doing some initial improvements to the park so we can take advantage of this $100,000 grant.” Trepa also recom mended that Mayor Wade Cowan and the City Council ap prove the creation of an ad hoc com mittee made up of two of its members to work with the See CITY, Page 3

Council candidates respond to community questions

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

The five City Coun cil candidates had an opportunity to re spond to questions submitted by commu nity members at Win ters City Council Can didates Forum hosted by the Winters Express and Democracy Win ters on Thursday, Oct. 13.

The five candidates running for three open seats in the No vember election to represent Winters residents include Al bert Vallecillo, Lisa Baker, Carol Scianna, Michael Olivas and Richard Casavecchia.

The forum was livestreamed, and a video recording is available on YouTube via the Express channel (https://youtu.be/ AjuFhHYfdeY) and the DW chan nel (https://youtu.be/ okVNnxszaag).

The forum was di vided into two ses sions. The first ses

sion’s featured ques tions can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/ ycknyudm.

During the forum’s second session, Win ters residents submit ted questions to ask all five candidates.

Candidates responses

How can City Council better serve the Hispan ic/Latino community in Winters?

Richard Casavec chia suggested the City Council partner with the Hispanic Advisory Council to better understand the needs and desires of the Hispanic commu nity in Winters.

Albert Vallecillo said the city needs to publish more of its news and plans in Spanish, and pro posed a Spanish-lan guage text message service to reach those who primarily speak Spanish.

Lisa Baker noted that certain funding from the government requires translation,

but that Winters can still do more, speak ing in support of a text service in Spanish.

Michael Olivas de scribed a two-way street, with the City Council needing to do outreach as well as asking the Hispanic community to partici pate more in civic in volvement.

Carol Scianna also spoke in favor of more translation, suggesting the City Manager’s update should be in Span ish, and that the City Council should focus on going where people already are.

In what ways is Win ters vulnerable to Cli mate Change, and what is a specific way it can be helped?

Vallecillo noted the risk of wildfires in the west and south of the city, and said the City Council could imple ment more policing of vulnerable areas to prevent them.

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A closed sign has hung in the Kona Ice Shop’s door for the past few weeks. Owner Teddy Rojas hopes to reopen the shop’s door to the public by the annual Tractor Parade.

WHS athletics program seeks coaching staff

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

The Winters High School athletics program is seeking coaching staff to fill in some key roles for its upcoming sports season.

The men’s varsity basketball coach is looking for help for this fall. Head coach Brendan McShea said he is seeking an assistant coach to help with team-related tasks including running drills at practices and providing feedback from games.

“Assistant coaches are important because they allow players to get more out of practice by having more instruction and more people there to help them improve. They are vital during games to be another voice on the bench and in the locker room,” McShea said on why an assistant coach is vital to the team.

McShea, an assistant coach serves as an active member of the coaching staff by tracking stats during games, and is involved in scouting and watching films of the team to better prepare the athletes for future games. The role communicates themes and concepts decided on by the coaching staff and helps to foster a positive team culture.

“And, most importantly, having more than one

voice providing positive messages to the players allows for a better experience for the players on the team,” McShea McShea noted the first day of practice is Nov. 14 and his need to fill the position sooner than later

“This is a volunteer position with a chance for a stipend, based on fundraising,” McShea said. The assistant coach must be available on nights and weekends from November through February. McShea said while coaching experience is not necessary, it’s a plus. The applicant should also have basic knowledge of basketball terms and rules, and have a positive outlook and focus on helping students grow and succeed.

Illness sullies Swim Championship

By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer

Last Wednesday, Oct. 19, was the Butte View League Championship at Durham.

Although the Warriors were ready to win, a cold swam through the team keeping many from traveling and competing. A less-than-ideal way

to end the season, but the handful of Warriors who did compete showcased Winters High School’s reputation of quality of quantity.

In the women’s 50yard freestyle, Mahalia Lanfranco was narrowly defeated by hundredths of a second. She clocked in a 30.63 for second place while the first-place time was 30.02 seconds.

Meanwhile, in the men’s 50-yard freestyle, John Rominger took home fourth with a time of 26.08.

In the women’s 100-yard freestyle, Madeline MacMahon smoked the competition finishing first with a 56.71. The second-place competitor floated in at 1:04.11.

John Rominger also represented in the 100-yard freestyle taking home fourth with a time of 59.41.

In the women’s 100yard breaststroke, Lanfranco took home bronze for the Warriors finishing with a 1:29.27.

Kenneth Matheson took home gold for the Warriors in the men’s 100-yard freestyle finishing with a 1:15.55.

Although illness waylaid the Warriors this time, head coach Melanie Ellison is hopeful they’ll be rested, healthy and ready to compete in the sectional championship on Oct. 26.

Dani Johnson

Dani Johnson, a senior at Winters High School, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. From the intangible efforts to the ferocity she plays with, Johnson has proven she leads by example on the varsity volleyball team. “Dani has been on fire! Her attacks, tips and serves have been on point dominating on the court,” raved head coach Mari Chavez. “She has improved tremendously on her defensive blocks and has shut down many strong attacks from our opponents. She’s fearless!”

“I have been a college assistant basketball coach for 12 years and can provide a lot of help if someone is hoping to get into coaching, and I am open to having anyone in the Winters community who wants to be a part of the program to reach out if they are interested,” McShea said.

For more information on the role or to apply, reach out to McShea at wintershoops@gmail.com.

Daniel Ward, WHS Athletics Director, said he is also looking to fill roles for both the junior varsity and varsity softball teams, and an assistant coach for the track and field team for the spring sports season.

According to Ward, all paid and volunteer coaches need to fulfill detailed coaching certifications aligned through the CIF Coaching Education Program. The certifications cover concussions, sudden cardiac arrest, heat acclimatization, first aid

and CPR, as well as a Fundamentals of Coaching course.

Volleyball continues on despite week’s losses

By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer

The record shows it’s been a difficult season for the Winters High School varsity volleyball team, but that’s not indicative of the effort they’ve given out on the court. Rather than dwell on it, they laced up for more competition last Monday starting with a home game against Willows High School.

The Honkers struck first with a 25–9 set victory over the Warriors, then again with 25–10 victory. Unwilling to be swept, the Warriors battled back to take the third set 25–22. Unfortunately, Willows would shut down the momentum in the fourth set and win 25–10 to take the overall match three sets to one.

forward. Not only are creativity and passion requisites for the job, but so, too, is love for Winters.

With these aspects facilitated along with continuous community feedback, Rojas is hoping to realize and share his vision for Kona Ice with the town. It simultaneously includes the store-

The next day, the Warriors traveled up to Durham High School to take on the Trojans. The first match was a slugfest as both teams went back and forth, but it was the Trojans who won 25–18. The Warriors kept fighting, but the hosts were too much to handle as the Trojans would go on to win the next sets 25–8 and 25–12 to win the match overall 3–0.

The Warriors closed out their season last Friday – senior night – against the visiting East Nicolaus High School Spartans. The guests would take the match in three straight sets winning 25–14, 25–24 and 25–6.

“The girls played hard last week. The score definitely wasn’t a reflection of how hard they

front being the town’s go-to candy shop as well as the go-to spot for gift bags, wine, grab-and-go meals and more.

“We’re looking to take out one of the yogurt machines and turn it into a dairy soft serve which is what people are looking for. We’re also trying to get jarred salads for people. Just a graband-go with the dressing inside, maybe

played. Our last game of the season was Senior Night and was so much fun and was intense,” said head coach Mari Chavez.

“The girls played their hearts out. Dani Johnson and Alli Aguiar dominated the net on defense. Makena Driver, Aguiar and Johnson had strong attacks. Bayla Garcia worked hard digging up strong hits from our opponents.

Kelxie Suarez, Ruby Campos and Angelica Michel also worked hard on defense. Luz Martin and Ahtzire Figueroa hustled and were all over the court getting sets for their teammates. I am so proud of these girls and how hard they worked. Even though we took the loss, the girls never gave up.”

arugula and couscous salad with goat cheese or candied pecans,” said Rojas. “I’m also working on getting our beer and wine license so we can hold different local wines so people can come in when places are closed or grab a bottle and go. Another option I want to offer is make-yourown gift baskets so you can come in and grab candies, chocolates, wine, or swag we’re putting out. I also want to mess around with cotton candy and have a stand where people can create their own cotton candy art. Ideally, the manager would be there along with a couple (of) employees helping with all this.”

In the social media post, Rojas mentioned he is looking for an individual “who is creative in culinary sweets.”

The goal is to find someone who is passionate and open to creating new treats to offer at the shop and who is willing to think up new ideas for the Winters location.

Rojas is seeking community feedback on some of the possible new ideas for the shop.

For more information about the available positions or to reach out with product feedback, send an email to trojas@ kona-ice.com or call 707-628-0328 and ask for Teddy.

“Assistant coaches are important because they allow players to get more out of practice by having more instruction and more people there to help them improve. They are vital during games to be another voice on the bench and in the locker room.”

Brendan McShea, head basketball coach

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Trustee Area Two candidates respond to community questions

The Winters Joint Unified School District Trustee Area Two race is the only election appearing on the ballot this November. Incumbent Board President Carrie Green is being challenged by former Trustee and Board President Robert Warren.

Green was first elected to her seat in November 2014 and has served as the Area Two Trustee since December 2014.

Warren previously served as the Winters JUSD Area Four Trustee for 10 years before his December 2020 resignation over concerns of transparency. Warren now resides in Trustee Area Two following the approved adjustments of the Trustee Area Redistricting Map at the Feb. 3 meeting.

The Express collected questions from the community and asked the Trustee candidates to answer a curated version of

them in 100 words or less.

Candidates responses

What are your plans to strengthen communication with the Hispanic community?

Warren: The Hispanic population is the majority of our community. I’ve always made myself available and tried my best to get their feedback and participation.

Green: First and foremost, I think it’s imperative that we ensure all communication coming out of the District, or from any of our sites, is translated for our

Spanish-speaking families. In a similar vein, I am grateful the District uses ParentSquare and we will continue to use it, or a similar platform, for its translation capabilities. I also think it’s important the District continue funding the Parent Engagement Coordinator position to connect with our families and strengthen relationships. We also need to stay connected with our DELAC committee to ensure that we continue to address concerns and promote engagement. What strategies do you have on engaging with residents in your

area?

Warren: I’ve always been open and available, my personal email is my only email, and my cell phone is public knowledge. I believe I attended every function that I could when I served for 10 years.

Green: As a Board Member, I believe we need to be available to our constituents and I’ve always had an open-door policy regardless of the area. Board Members are here to be the voice of our community. In the past, I’ve met with parents, community members, and staff with feedback of all types, and I will continue to encourage these one-on-one meetings, emails, and phone calls. As a District, I am grateful that we have multiple resources available to promote engagement through newspaper ads, social media posts, ParentSquare communications and community messages.

What are your ideas on how to address the issue of bullying in

City Manager’s staff to create and implement some design improvements for the park as well as to approve Trepa’s procurements.

The proposed resolution would grant Trepa the authority to exceed the typical $20,000 limit, amounts over which the Council must approve. Instead, the resolution allows her to negotiate and contract construction services up to $100,000 with only the approval of the ad hoc committee.

This is a measure Trepa says is necessary given the impending expiration of the grant, and notes within the resolution that this is a specific, one-time only project whose, “specific spending authority is only for Paseo Park design build purposes in order to fully expend the grant funds prior to the Dec. 31, 2022 deadline.”

Trepa said she’s already received word from Ample Electric about the costs for the construction of a pedestal that would total $24,000, which exceeds her contract authority and exemplifies the kind of construction improvements she will procure with the expanded authority.

“Rather than bringing (each) contract back to the City Council (for approval), I’m asking the council for authority to increase my procurement contracting authority up to $100,000,” Trepa said.

Project details

Trepa listed the potential uses the grant money will go towards, including installing an ADA pathway, upgrading the park’s electrical system, building a fence, and improving the park’s drainage flows, up to and including all until the grant money is expended.

An amount of $75,000 is also available for this project via an American Rescue Plan grant that isn’t set to expire, though the City Manager said she didn’t anticipate the stated

Valerie Whitworth, Resident

construction would go over the $100,000, and that if it did it would follow the standard procurement process of expenditures over $20,000 requiring City Council approval.

Construction will take place in phases with designs developing as the work continues, with Trepa suggesting a design competition for certain elements. She noted that the project will likely be several contracts rather than one totaling $100,000, but still anticipating that several will exceed her $20,000 procurement limit.

Trepa would then bring back a report in January describing what was done and what it cost from the grant.

The ad hoc committee will be responsible for reviewing design concepts for construction and improvements, as well as approving the procurement of contracts brought by Trepa.

Community response

During public comment, resident Kate Laddish expressed her appreciation for the ADA path. She also sought to clarify that, “what the City Manager is proposing would be to move forward with parts of a project that wouldn’t necessarily influence the way design would go later, but rather would facilitate use in the meantime and set the stage for whatever way the project goes from that.”

Cowan answered with the simple statement “you are correct in your assumption.”

Resident Valerie Whitworth expressed some disquiet with the Council’s work in relation to this park, saying, “the project was created with joy and community, and indeed it was, until 2021, November when

the politics started.” She ended her comment by imploring the City Council, “I hope the committee honors what has been done so far…I do pray for joy and happiness and community involvement to become a part of this project once more.”

Councilmember Jesse Loren said she was, “really excited to be moving forward” with this project and “facilitating the use of this area.” She said that leaving any of the grant money unspent would, “send the wrong message to SACOG.”

Cowan expressed agreement with Loren’s points, saying it was his, “singular focus” to ensure there was no money left on the grant by the time the deadline came, as it could be a bad mes-

sage to SACOG to let the money expire.

“It’s been a long, long time, and we’ve all wanted to see this done for years and years,” Cowan said.

Cowan also volunteered for the ad hoc committee and stated that Mayor Pro Tempore Bill Biasi, though absent from the meeting, had communicated to Cowan his willingness to join him on the committee.

“Having a couple of us able to work with the City Manager on this, I think, is important because we can sit down…and look at those plans and make sure that we’re doing our best to meet all the goals,” Cowan said.

The resolution passed with three yay votes, Biasi as absent, and Councilmember Harold Anderson abstaining.

schools?

Warren: I believe that as a board member, one can only support the administrators of the district and back up their decisions.

Green: Bullying today looks a lot different with the added exposure of online and cyberbullying. As a District, I know we stand behind strict no-bullying policies, and each site has its own code of conduct for student behavior. While our students are always encouraged to speak with an adult regarding bullying issues, the District utilizes an anonymous reporting mechanism so students can report bullying or unsafe behaviors. I believe it’s also important that the District continue to utilize network monitoring programs to ensure our students’ safety online and to prevent cyberbullying attacks.

What is the top challenge Winters JUSD is facing, and what is your strategy to address it?

Warren: I believe

the district’s biggest challenge is hiring and retaining staff. I believe we need to change the environment at the district and create an environment where staff feels welcome and valuable.

Green: I believe our top challenge this year is addressing our students’ social and emotional needs. For several years, the District has prioritized funding site counselors through the LCAP process with support and feedback from parents and community members through the LCAP Advisory Committee. Post-pandemic, we’re seeing a significant increase in many challenging behaviors. In addition to utilizing the expertise of staff and teachers, the District has enlisted the help from community partners, including RISE, Care Solace and the Yolo County Office of Education, for additional mental health resources and supports.

The City Council Candidates Forum recording is live! Make a plan to voice your vote on Nov. 8

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

Ballots have arrived in Yolo County residents’ mailboxes. Find details on how to vote in Winters online at https://tinyurl.com/4j5hfjxz

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Incumbent Carrie Green

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Challenger Robert Warren

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City of Winters Fire

Oct. 14: 11:07 a.m., vehicle accident, Grant Avenue/ Third Street ~7:47 p.m., medical aid, 110 block of E. Baker Street Oct. 15: 4:50 a.m., medical aid, 60 block of Myrtle Drive Oct. 16: 8:56 a.m., hazmat incident, 140 block of E. Baker Street ~10:48 p.m., medical aid, 1500 block of Valley Oak Drive Oct. 17: 2:15 a.m., medical aid, 110 block of Purtell Court ~2:37 p.m., public assist, 110 block of Main Street ~5:19 p.m., medical aid, 300 block of Rosa Avenue Oct. 18: 1:57 p.m., medical aid, 800 block of Suffolk Place Oct. 19: 12:11 a.m., medical aid, 300 block of White Oak Lane ~2:48 a.m., medical aid, E. Grant Avenue/E. Main Street ~7:25 a.m., medical aid, 300 block of Rosa Avenue ~9:01 a.m., medical aid, 720 block of Lupine Way ~6:34 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street ~11:18 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Morgan Street Oct. 20: 5:05 p.m., investigation, Main Street/Railroad Avenue Police Arrest Log Oct. 14: Nash, Joseph Castillo (Age 41), Charges: San Diego County Warrant, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail ~Campos, Keenan Ricardo (Age 26); Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Misappropriation of Found Property; Disposition: Transported to Yolo

County Jail

~Orr, Jill Elizabeth (Age 66),

Charges: Driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol over .08 percent, Disposition: Released on notice to appear in court Oct. 15: Magana, Eduardo Loza (Age 39), Charges: Public Intoxication, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail Oct. 16: Acosta, Nicholas Desidero (Age 47); Charges: Grand Theft, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail ~Cassidy, Christopher Michael (Age 32), Charges: Winters PD misd bench warrant, Disposition: Released with a notice to appear in court Oct. 18: Cortez, Omar (Age 29);

Charges: Violation of probation terms, Possession of controlled substance, Possession of paraphernalia; Disposition: Released with a notice to appear in court

Case Log Oct. 1: 10 p.m., Hoover Street/ Eisenhower Way, Traffic Collision ~4 p.m., Anderson Avenue/Carrion Circle, Traffic Collision Oct. 7: 12:34 p.m., 439 E. Main Street, Battery Oct. 9: 11:05 a.m., 900th block of E. Grant Avenue, Stolen Vehicle Oct. 12: 7:22 p.m., 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Stalking Oct. 13: 10:07 a.m., Creekside Way/Madrone Court, Towed Vehicle ~10:24 a.m., E. Main Street/Lauren Court, Towed Vehicle ~3:03 p.m., 30000th block of CR 31, Outside Agency Assist

Years Ago

Dispatches from the Express archives.

120 Years Ago

October 31, 1902

Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Rhodes have formed a co-partnership in the dressmaking business and solicit a share on the public patronage.

Miss Hallie Parmenter of Oakland is visiting friends in Winters this week.

Miss Parmenter spent several years of her younger days here and she is a welcome visitor.

Mrs. A. P. Pleasants has received a life diploma from the board of state examiners as a teacher.

Walter G. Reed, formerly of Winters, now of Martinez, has been spending the week here. He is running a candy store in Martinez and says he is doing well.

The Women’s Improvement Club will serve a lunch after the Democratic meeting tonight and the Republican meeting tomorrow night in the small hall adjoining the opera house.

Messrs. J. P. Soloman and E. E. Salmons of Bunston, Mo., and S. M. Wooley of Pleasant Green, MO., arrived in Winters last week, and will make their new home here.

Chester Hemenway returned to his home in San Francisco Tuesday after spending his annual vacation here.

Enjoy Life. Make it Last.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brinck returned Tuesday evening from San Francisco.

105 Years Ago

October 26, 1917

Governor William D. Stephens will speak in Winters Saturday morning at 9 a.m.

Yolo County has taken the grand prize at the big California Land Show winning 21 ribbons.

Ray Overhouse spent the weekend visiting at home.

T. A. Sparks and I. A. Morris motored to Los Angeles for a weekend visit, leaving this morning.

About 100 tons of Capay Valley almonds are being handled by the Winters Dried Fruit Company this season.

Mrs. A. P. Pleasants has returned from a visit with her daughter, Grace, at Dutch Flat.

Miss Maybel Norton was given a miscellaneous shower last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. John Shower. She is soon to wed Henry Thornberry.

Henry Gregory reports the rice stand not so heavy as last year, but the yield much greater.

The new county courthouse is nearing completion. It is expected the county officers will begin moving in next month.

70 Years Ago

October 31, 1952

After 48 years of loyal and conscientious service with the Southern Pacific Company, Mr. Vito Biasi, section foreman on the Winters branch line of the railroad, will retire today, October 31, at the close of work.

Mr. and Mrs. Eusabio Carrion are the parents of a son, born in Woodland, October 25, 1952.

The annual Winters community Hallowe’en party will be held at the Winters High School gym tonight, for all the children. Rev. Stewart Potter and his committee have been busy making all the arrangements for a complete evening of fun.

Richard A. McGee, director of the state department of corrections, will be the speaker at the November meeting of the Winter’s District Chamber of Commerce, to be held at the First Christian Church Monday, with dinner being served at 7 p.m.

Miss Lou Ann Sparks of San Francisco visited over the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Sparks.

Mrs. B. F. Chadwick left on Friday for the Richmond home of her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Rice, planning to visit with her for several weeks.

Mrs. A. S. Bird left Monday for Merced, planning to spend a week visiting with her daughters, Mrs. Chester Moyle and Mrs. Vernon Ivers.

Mrs. Irene Gregg left on Sunday for McPherson, Kansas, where she will visit for some weeks with her daughter and son-in-law, Sgt. and Mrs. Paul Terreault.

55 Years Ago

November 2, 1967

The Winters railroad depot was demolished last Friday to make additional room for E. J. Graf Ford Sales. Bob Halley hooked a cable around the building and pulled it down with a tractor.

Joe Ramos has been chosen as chairman of the 1968 Winters Youth Day with Tony Turkovich as parade chairman.

Assemblyman Ray Johnson, of Chico, will be the speaker at the November meeting of the Winters District Chamber of Commerce, to be held at Sam’s Club on Monday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m.

A plan which would have doubled the size of Lake Berryessa as part of the Eel River flood control and water development project apparently has lost out to the Glenn Diversion Project, further to the east.

Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson, after living in Winters for 28 years, are moving Saturday to Citrus Heights.

Bob Young and his son, Bill, attended the 49ers - Detroit Lions football game Sunday in Kezar Stadium, witnessing the 49ers go down in ignominious defeat.

Mr. and Mrs. Craig Niemann and Robert Todrank of Sacramento plan to attend the California-USC football game in Berkeley Saturday.

Miss Tinker White and David Joens entertained a group of about 50 high school students Tuesday evening at a Halloween party given at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Joens.

Why not make your

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Helping with the construction of the rst wooden play structure at City Park were students from Randy Stevens’ woodworking class at Winters High School. Pictured (from left) — front: Jason Pate, Jose Nevarez, Tom Schrupp and Robert Walker; back: Steve Boone and Je Boone. The group members built three octagonal picnic tables and benches for the playground, and are sitting on some of their work.

a long and healthy future.”

Johnson joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1992 following six years of service in the Army. His assignments as a deputy included the detention and field operations divisions, field training officer, an agent with the Yolo Narcotic Enforcement Team and SWAT team.

Promoted to sergeant in 2000, Johnson worked the marine patrol and investigations divisions, the Yolo County Gang Task Force, and led SWAT team operations.

As a lieutenant assigned to the administration division, Johnson oversaw the per-

sonnel, civil, and professional standards, training and SWAT units. He became a captain in charge of field operations in 2013 and served as commander of the detention division in 2019 prior to being named undersheriff.

Johnson earned numerous honors along the way, including Deputy of the Year in 1995, Sworn Manager of the Year in 2007 and 2010, along with multiple commendations from elected officials.

On Monday, Lopez announced Johnson’s replacement: Matt Davis, an 18-year Sheriff’s Office veteran.

Lopez said he sought a second-in-command “that represents the future in law enforcement: a person that is

educated, well spoken, has excellent writing abilities, is in touch with what our diverse communities

vis began working for the Sheriff’s Office in 2004 after earning his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from

to the communities where they live — Capay Augmented Patrol, and field training officer.

Promotions followed to sergeant in 2013, lieutenant in 2019 and captain in 2021, with Davis serving in supervisory and management roles for the field operations, detention and administration divisions. He took on Honor Guard, Crisis Negotiation Team and public information officer positions as well.

said.

“Undersheriff Davis will assist in leading our 300 dedicated employees as we enter a new era of policing and the challenges that every law enforcement agency has with recruitment and retention of their staff,” he said. “I look forward to our agency’s future and the service that we provide the citizens of Yolo County.”

expect from law enforcement, has been loyal, committed and respected within this agency.”

A longtime Yolo County resident, Da-

Sacramento State University.

As a deputy, Davis held assignments including resident deputy — in which officers are assigned

to provide necessary services.

Vallecillo also said water is the most likely problem and said the Council should look into working with farmers to recharge groundwater reserves.

Baker broadly noted climate-related issues, including water, heat, and drought, and their effect on the city’s infrastructure and people. She said that the precarious state of the economy may cause problems.

Davis’ peers selected him as Deputy of the Year in 2006, and he earned Sworn Manager of the Year honors in 2015. All those achievements made Davis “a natural choice” for undersheriff, Lopez

ing developers in Winters.

Scianna noted that Winters has existing infrastructure, and said the Council should work with existing businesses to encourage sustainable and helpful development.

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Baker suggested the city should be wary of where it expands because of fire risk, and also said water storage could be improved Olivas said to mitigate fire risk, the city should build buffer zones, and work on weed abatement, infrastructure, and improvements to the older part of town.

Scianna reiterated the dangers of fire to Winters and said ensuring that homes and buildings have adequate smoke filtration systems to protect citizens from smoke inhalation.

Regarding water, Casavecchia opined that the city’s water storage management can be improved, and said the City Council should look into how connecting new houses to water systems affect Winters’ water supply.

What does a good Winters Joint Unified School District and City Council relationship look like?

Baker said though the Winters JUSD has bigger jurisdiction than the City Council, both have similar goals for their students and hoped that past partnerships could continue with the new superintendent.

Olivas noted his

tenure on the Winters JUSD school board, as well as noting the utility of the joint 2x2 City Council-Winters JUSD meetings. Olivas also argued that both groups should work with the police more.

Scianna said she also saw the 2x2 meetings as a good asset for collaboration and communication, noting that these and similar instances of sharing spaces are good for fostering a working relationship.

Casavecchia spoke frankly about difficulties in the relationship in recent years and said both groups, along with the new superintendent, should look into improving communication to keep collaboration amiable and effective.

Vallecillo also spoke to the importance of 2x2 meetings as a means of focusing on solving problems and collaborating on shared goals.

What are your thoughts on the capacity of commercial and housing projects on Grant Avenue, and whether that limits development options?

Olivas expressed his total support for the Grant Avenue master plan and said, as a City Council member, he would work to implement the plan as best he could.

Scianna posited that the City Council may

need to look at zoning and land use as the plan occupies much of the remaining land on that side of time but otherwise expressed support for the plan.

Casavecchia said the plan is good, but suggested the City Council, along with Caltrans, look into Grant Avenue itself to decrease the speed of cars in the area.

Vallecillo reiterated the problems of the General Plan in regard to this issue, as the plan may impede efforts at increasing the safety of highway crossings around the Grant Avenue project.

Baker discussed her previous roles on commissions related to this project and expressed a similar point that some revisions and zoning work on this project would require a change to the General Plan.

What is the No. One problem for Winters in the next 12 months, and what is your solution?

According to Scianna, the availability of water should the rains fail and providing shelter for unhoused people would be the preeminent issues of the next year.

City finance is the biggest issue Casavecchia saw in Winters’ future, and he hopes to work from the City Council to ameliorate the decade-long deficit in the city’s reserve fund while continuing

Olivas said that the City Council can’t control the weather, but that it can control the budget and Winters’ fiscal health, as well as restating his view that Winters should work with the police to monitor Winters’ youths in relation to drugs like fentanyl.

How would you encourage industrial and commercial development?

Casavecchia would hope to see the industrial sector more closely support existing commercial systems in town, and that the City Council should work with local businesses to determine what needs need to be met.

Vallecillo noted the importance of creating space for business and encouraging the agri-tech industry, perhaps in partnership with UC Davis, to keep Winters’ agriculture modern and efficient.

Baker expressed her support for maximizing space with joint ventures and remote job opportunities to keep commercial opportunities within Winters itself.

Olivas stated his experience in development and said that improvements to infrastructure are key to attracting and keep-

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“Undersheriff Davis will assist in leading our 300 dedicated employees as we enter a new era of policing and challenges that every law enforcement has with recruitment and retention of their staff.”

Tom Lopez, Sheriff-Coroner

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The Winters City Council Candidates Forum was co-hosted by the Winters Express and Democracy Winters on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Winters Community Library.

Boonchouy es elegido como nuevo Superintendente

Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso

La Junta de Fideico misarios del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School Dis trict - Winters JUSD) aprobó al Dr. Rody Boonchouy como el nuevo Superinten dente el pasado 16 de Septiembre.

Después de comen zar la búsqueda de Superintendente en Julio, 23 solicitantes fueron seleccionados inicialmente para el puesto en Septiem bre, y luego de las re visiones de la junta, los ocho principales solicitantes se redu jeron a tres candida tos que fueron entrev istados por la junta directiva y el panel de socios de educación comunitaria.

La búsqueda a nivel nacional fue encabe zada por la firma con sultora McPherson & Jacobson, LLC. El nuevo líder del distri to escolar fue elegido con intención y sigui endo los aportes de la comunidad proporcio nados por una encues ta en línea y sesiones de participación en persona ofrecidas en Inglés o Español.

En la reunión, los

una asignación men sual de $400 para au tomóvil y $100 para teléfono celular y una contribución de ben eficios de salud alin eada con el equipo administrativo.

Boonchouy asumirá oficialmente el cargo de superintendente el 30 de Noviembre.

Phoebe Girimonte continuará sirviendo como superintenden te interina por el mo mento. Las reuniones para conocer y salu dar a Boonchouy se anunciarán pronto.

La presidenta de la junta, Carrie Green, compartió su entu siasmo por trabajar con Boonchouy, qui en recientemente se desempeñó como Su perintendente Aso ciado de Servicios de Instrucción para el Distrito Escolar Uni ficado de Davis (Davis Joint Unified School District).

Green llamó a Boon chouy un líder instruc tivo apasionado con “carácter, confianza y compasión” que se su mará a las fortalezas de Winters JUSD.

Según Green, la vasta experiencia educati va de Boonchouy, in cluido el trabajo como maestro, entrenador de instrucción y direc

oció el proceso de in vestigación del distri to escolar que recayó en él.

“Fue reflexivo, mi nucioso y riguroso,” dijo Boonchouy. “Fue muy esclarecedor es cuchar la voz de la co munidad, y también estoy agradecido por la participación de tantos miembros de la comunidad durante ese proceso.”

Boonchouy dijo que

nos a sus estudiantes para que el person al se sienta apoyado como profesional y para que podamos llegar a ese negocio central de enseñanza y aprendizaje de cali dad para nuestros es tudiantes,” dijo Boon chouy.

El nuevo superin tendente dijo que está listo para poner le manos a la obra en Noviembre.

Resúmen

Traducido por Carol Alfonso Construcción de pozo del cementerio

La construcción de un nuevo pozo y recinto en el ce menterio de Win ters comenzó el Lunes por la noche y se espera que continúe hasta por siete a 14 días. El cementerio per manecerá cerrado durante la con strucción y los res identes experimen tarán los ruidos de la construcción du rante el período de tiempo. Los estudi antes que pasen por el cementerio de camino a la escuela deberán utilizar el camino fuera de la cerca oeste.

Soporte técnico en la biblioteca

¿Tiene prob lemas para descar gar un libro elec trónico en su table ta? ¿Necesita ayu da para navegar en una computadora?

La Biblioteca Co munitaria de Win ters (Winters Com munity Library) organiza los Jueves tecnológicos para todas las edades, to dos los Jueves de 2 a 7:30 p.m. para ob tener ayuda gratu ita en persona con sus necesidades tecnológicas. Este servicio está dis ponible en citas de 15 a 30 minutos. Para hacer una cita llame al 530666-8005 o visite la Biblioteca Comuni taria de Winters. El taller ofrecerá ayu da en todo, desde recursos de la bib

lioteca hasta Mic rosoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) y Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.).

Día de los Muertos de la Comunidad

La organización comunitaria Win ters Community Corazón (WCC) será el anfitrión del Día de los Muertos el Miércoles 2 de Noviembre de 5 a 8 p.m. en el Gazebo del Winters Rotary Park.

WCC proporcio nará espacio de al tar disponible para uso de las familias. Los residentes de ben traer una foto copia de sus seres queridos para agre gar al altar de la comunidad o traer sus altares de “caja de zapatos” para el evento. La cele bración del Día de los Muertos presen ta entretenimiento del Mariachi Pu ente, Jimena Izqui erdo y Folklórico. Habrá concurso de Mejor Catrín y Mejor Catrina con premios de dinero en effectivo. Choco late Caliente y Pan de Muerto serán proporcionados por El Pueblo Meat Market & Taqueria. Jesse Loren, pres identa de la junta, dijo que Winters Community Cora zón siempre está buscando voluntar ios. Los miembros de la comunidad interesados que de seen ayudar deben enviar un correo electrónico a info@ WintersCorazon. org.

Crystal Apilado/Winters Express

El Dr. Rody Boonchouy asume oficialmente su puesto como el nuevo Superintendente del Distrito Escolar Unifi cado de Winters (Winters JUSD) el 30 de Noviembre.

Get ready for fall, winter garden maintenance

By Denise Cottrell Special to the Express

Do you ever find yourself ready to work in the garden and have no idea where to start? The UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo County can help with their online monthly garden checklist. With a couple of clicks, you can find out what “needs doing” for the month of November, from lawn care to vegetables and flower bulbs, the Master Gardeners have a list to get you started with University of California research-based information.

In addition to the website, assistance is also provided to home gardeners through free publications, classes, plant sales, and more. Monthly events also address seasonal garden issues and provide topic-specific information.

Monthly events are listed on the Yolo County Master

Gardeners’ website (https:// yolomg.ucanr.edu) under the banner, Public Education – Events. All events are open to the public at no cost.

Listed below are the educational events scheduled for the month of November.

Master Gardener Jim Schulte will present “Bulbs and Flowers,” an informative lecture on fall planting for spring flowers at the Woodland Community and Senior Center (2001 East St., Woodland) on Friday, Nov. 4, from 1:30–2:30 p.m.

“The November Garden” is the topic for this month’s “Kitchen Garden Chat” on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10–11 a.m. Led by Master Gardener Treva Valentine, the hybrid meeting will take place in-person in the in the Leake Room at the Woodland Public Library (address) and online via Zoom (https://ucanr. zoom.us/j/98028723763).

This month’s talk will provide timely information regarding what to plant in November. In addition, Ms. Valentine will provide tips on tool sharpening for winter pruning. And don’t forget the upcoming holiday season, this talk will also provide garden-themed gift ideas for the holidays.

The Yolo County Master Gardeners in conjunction with Yolo County Library will present one Thursday Afternoon Gardening Talk for the month of November. Join via Zoom to attend this workshop on Nov. 10 from 3–4 p.m. The workshop is organized by Master Gardener Mike Kluk in conjunction with Librarian Joan Truss. If you wish to attend, send an email to Joan Tuss, at the Yolo County Library, joan.tuss@yolocounty.org or Jennifer Baumbach, at UCCE Master Gardeners Yolo, jmbaumbach@ucanr. edu. You will receive the

Express hires Jacob Hoffman to cover local government

Winters Express

The Winters Express brought on new staff writer Jacob Hoffman to its editorial team this month.

link and will also be put on a mailing list to receive a notice of the events sponsored by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo County and Yolo County Library.

This month’s topic is “What to Do Now in the Garden.” The talk will provide a blueprint for how to garden in the late Fall and Winter. From planting and pruning to irrigation, and cleanup to inhibit harmful insects from wintering over, Kluk will provide the steps and knowledge to successfully maintain your garden in the Fall. This workshop will also provide the opportunity to discuss whether there is an interest in continuing the Thursday Zoom Master Gardener Workshops next year, and if so, what topics people would like to see covered. Please come with your ideas and suggestions.

“Gardening for YearRound Meals” is a new out-

door program offered by UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners at Grace Garden, located at 1620 Anderson Rd., Davis. Join in on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to Noon and meet Yolo County Master Gardener Pam McCabe. Her initial talk will cover pomegranates, lemongrass, and Brussels sprouts- how to grow, harvest and enjoy them for seasonal meals. In addition, McCabe will also review gardening tasks for the November edible garden.

No matter what garden task or plant might have you stumped, you can obtain information about a specific garden issue by contacting the Master Gardeners via phone or email. Leave a message at the Master Gardener hotline at 530 666-8736 or send an email to mgyolo@ucdavis. edu, and someone will get back to you.

October 2022 Cardinals of the Month

Winters Middle School Special to the Express

Three Winters Middle School students are being honored as the October Cardinals of the Month.

Delorefice. “All staff reward students by handing out Cardinal Compliments to students regularly.

Every month we host a Cardinal Compliment raffle to incentivize positive behaviors on campus.”

the seventh grade honoree. Peers said that Garcia always demonstrates SOARing behaviors by being kind and respectful, helps others and includes everyone.

Hoffman is responsible for covering the City of Winters City Council, Planning Commission, and Winters Joint Unified School District meetings, as well as other City and community-related news.

Courtesy photo Jacob Ho man Express sta writer

Hoffman had been freelance writing for the Express as a correspondent reporter on election news and City related topics since September. He said he is looking forward to being part of the efforts to bring news to the community.

“I’m excited to join the ranks of the Winters Express, whose stellar dedication to truthful and informative coverage for the people of Winters speaks for itself,” Hoffman said.

Hoffman has experience in a number of writing positions for online sites like the Organization for World Peace, WhoWhatWhy, and Video Librarian, working as a correspondent, an editorial intern, and an article writer.

Crystal Apilado, Express Editor-in-Chief, said she didn’t want to pass up on Hoffman’s experience in election news and his willingness to dive into local government coverage.

“It’s not easy to find journalists who not only understand how local government works but who are also brazen enough to ask the hard questions,” Apilado said. “Jacob is not only qualified and willing to do the work, but he understands the importance of providing the facts and important information to the community in an unbiased way, so residents can make the decisions they need to regarding community happenings. I’m excited to bring him onto my team.”

Hoffman said he’s looking forward to helping connect residents with their local government representatives and bringing them the information they need to know about.

“In a small town like Winters, keeping everyone within the system of information is critical to maintaining open and transparent lines of communication, and I’m excited to keep the people of Winters connected with their local government and community,” Hoffman said.

The WMS mascot is the Cardinal and the school motto is S.O.A.R., which stands for our behavioral expectations of S (Safety First), O (Own your Actions), A (Always be Kind) and R (Respect for All).

“We teach these expectations in all classes and show what they look like in different settings on campus so students are set up for success,” said WMS Principal Dawn

These students were nominated by their peers for showing the WMS S.O.A.R. expectations.

Damian Prado is the sixth grade honoree. Peers commented that Prado is a SOARing Cardinal and is kind and respectful to students and staff. Prado is also known to makes people laugh, is always on task and he helps others to make good choices.

Teagan Garcia is

Ava Coker is the eighth grade honoree. Peers said Coker is a great Cardinal. She cares about others and helps them to get their work done and be successful. She is also kind to her peers.

Delorefice said the honorees and the students who nominated them will attend a pizza party to celebrate.

Congratulations to the October Cardinals of the Month.

Together for Winters

Myers Joseph Ogando Al Pederson John Pickerel Bob Polkinghorn Kathy Polkinghorn Bob Schultz Michael Sears Noe Solorio David Springer Linda Springer John “Pierre”Stephens Jeff Tenpas Rosa Vázquez Miguel Vázquez Steve Wilce Lee Wilce Maya Wildgoose Jack Young

“I’m excited to keep the people of Winters connected with their local government and community.”

Jacob Hoffman, Express staff writer

Yolo Library celebrates Filipino American History Month with festival

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media

The Yolo County Library will celebrate Filipino American History Month with a festival on Saturday at the Stephens Davis Branch Library.

The festival is a free family event open to all community members to honor the history, pursuits, accomplishments and legacy of Filipinos in the United States.

The celebration will include children’s activity tables, Filipino children’s authors selling their books, and a panel of speakers discussing the importance of storytelling to preserve Filipino collective memory and to practice collective care. Participants can also enjoy cultural displays and authentic Filipino cuisine from local food trucks.

Activities will take place on the grassy lawn adjacent to the Davis library, 315 E. 14th St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

According to the library, October was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on Oct. 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nues-

tra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay.

This year’s theme for Filipino American History Month is “Past, Present, and Future” and the Yolo County Library has been highlighting its collections of books, audiobooks and films by Filipino Americans all month.

“While there’s still much room for improvement, the publishing industry has begun to address the exclusion of Filipino writers,” said Collection Development Librarian Jillian Hinchliffe.

As a result of continuing efforts to collect materials celebrating Filipino voices, the Yolo County Library has more resources to offer that allow people to build community, deepen connections and create an environment where all are welcome, the library said in a press release.

Residents can also visit the library’s social media channels in October to find spotlights on books written by Filipino American authors and notable Filipino American residents of Yolo County, including historical information from the Yolo County Archives and Yolo County Historical Collection.

Weivoda named chief of emergency services

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy McNaughton Media

Kristin Weivoda has been named chief of emergency services for Yolo County.

Weivoda, who began working for the county in 2013, will lead the Office of Emergency Services, Yolo County Administrator Gerardo Pinedo announced Thursday.

“On behalf of the entire Board of Supervisors, I am delighted to congratulate Kristin on her appointment by the county administrative officer, Gerardo Pinedo,” said Yolo County Supervisor Angel Barajas, who chairs the Board of Supervisors.

“Kristin’s leadership proved critical for Yolo County during the COVID-19 pandemic, and she’s committed to leading our Office of Emergency Services.”

Weivoda has a bachelor’s degree from Columbia Southern University. She is a California Office of Emergency Services Level III credentialed branch chief and a FEMA certified ICS Instructor.

She was a recipient of the 2020 CSAC Circle of Service Award, the California Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administrator of the Year in 2020, and a 2021 Yolo County SPIRIT Award winner in the category of service.

“I’m a passionate public servant

and a collaborative leader who strives to empower communities to have greater resiliency. I believe

in a holistic approach to emergency management by bringing all stakeholders together to tackle obstacles,” said Weivoda. “I look forward to serving the residents of Yolo County, our cities, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, and our local jurisdictions in my new role as chief of emergency services.”

Weivoda worked as a firefighter paramedic and flight paramedic before joining Yolo County in 2013 as the county’s EMS and emergency preparedness administrator. She accepted a region-

al director position with American Medical Response in January 2022.

“I am very excited to have Ms. Weivoda lead the county’s Office of Emergency Services. Ms. Weivoda is highly skilled in emergency operations, and she has a strong track record of collaborating with our community partners. I am confident that Ms. Weivoda will strengthen the county’s partnerships with all cities, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, CalOES, and our federal agencies,” said Pinedo.

Courtesy photo Kristin Weivoda

Wednesday, October 26

Winters JUSD/Winters City 2x2 Meeting, 5 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.

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

Tuesday, November 1

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

Upcoming

Thursday, November 3

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

Monday, November 7

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

Wednesday, November 9

Winters Senior Commission on Aging Meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), check www.cityofwinters .org/winters-senior-commission-on-aging

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.

Rising interest rates depress home sales Homes,

Dream Well, Charley!

FFA features all-female leadership

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

For the first time in its his tory, the Winters FFA chapter is brandishing an all-female leadership team. Although the school year has just begun, these leaders have already displayed supreme organiza tional skills as well as unpar alleled chemistry.

Taking on the Presidential role of the FFA chapter is se nior Ava Skinner.

“Overall, it feels really good to be president. I’m a little nervous because my freshman year, and most of my sophomore year, were all during the pandemic. So, I’m a little worried about doing events I’ve never done before. I’m also excited about being a role model for the chapter and helping make decisions,” Skinner said. Supporting her is senior,

Kiana Miller serving as the Vice President.

“Last year was very limited because of COVID, but this year having all our fun stuff back with everybody back working tougher has been re ally fun,” said Miller.

Filling the role of FFA Treasurer this year is junior, Mikenzie Hapworth-Eldridge. “I love being Treasurer and having a leadership position. Especially this year because we work so cohesively togeth er and we all have a common goal,” said Hapworth-El dridge. “We’ve all known each other a long time, even with new additions, we’re just able to get along and work together easily. We came in and became closer friends because of our shared values for the FFA.”

Where Are They Now? Tom Reynolds

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

Scattered around the country — and the world — are thousands of people who share the bond of being Winters High School alumni. Whether their life paths have kept them close, or taken them far, they share that Warrior spirit. Tom Reynolds is one such alumnus who is set to retire from his position as dean at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Graduate School.

Reynold’s path to Winters wasn’t direct, however. When his father retired from the Army, the family settled in Carmel. In kindergarten, Reyn olds’ parents split and he moved to Illinois with his brother and mother to be closer to her side of the fam ily. Then, in 1964, it was decided they’d move back to Califor nia where Reynold’s mother became a teacher at Waggoner Elementary School in a little town called Winters. Reynolds himself entered his junior year of high school as the ‘new kid’ at WHS.

“I was only there at WHS my junior and senior year, but my friend Tom Duncan and my wife had gone through kindergarten together all the way through high school.

I was coming into a class of 65 students, and I was the new kid as a junior, but every body knew who I was,” Reynolds explained.

In Reynold’s expe rience at WHS, he played the drums and won the Bank of Amer ica award in the Fine Arts as well as win ning the Youth Day Talent Show with his drum solo. Following high school, Reynolds spent time serving our country.

“After I graduated high school I spent a year at the Monterey Peninsula College. I dropped out and joined the Navy for four years starting in 1968. I spent two tours in Vietnam on a Navy patrol gunboat. I got back in January of 1972 and got married to my wife, Claudia in February,” said Reyn olds.

After getting mar ried, Reynolds went

on to get his under graduate and mas ter’s degrees at Chi co. From there, this wondering Warrior and his wife headed to Ohio State where Reynolds would ob tain his Ph.D. in 1982.

The Reynolds’ east ward journey wasn’t yet complete, howev er, as a job at the Uni versity of Charlotte was waiting for Tom in North Carolina.

“I landed a posi tion as an assistant professor of biology and worked my way up through the ranks and became a full pro fessor in 1992. Then an opportunity to be associate dean at the graduate school came up. I applied and to my utter amazement, I was selected,” Reyn olds speaking about his multiple decades as dean. “My wife and I love it here, we’ve met people we really like and didn’t plan

on leaving here until I retire. There’s four seasons and it’s abso lutely beautiful.”

Even after decades of hard work, success and education that’s taken him around the world and across the country, Reynolds still attributes much of his passion and drive to the little town of Win ters.

“When I graduated from high school, if

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Winters alumnus Tom Reynolds drummed up the ranks to the position of dean at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Graduate School.

“Even though I only spent a couple of years in Winters, I really believe that I grew up there. There’s something about the connection of the community that I’d never experienced in my entire life up until that point and it was formative.”

Tom Reynolds, WHS Class of 1966

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The Winters FFA leadership team includes (from left) Reporter Guadalupe Lopez, President Ava Skinner, Secretary Allison Aguiar, Vice President Kiana Miller, Treasurer Mikenzie Hapworth-Eldridge and Sentinel Riley Hurst.

“We’ve all known each other a long time, even with new additions, we’re just able to get along and work together easily. We came in and became closer friends because of our shared values for the FFA.”

Mikenzie HapworthEldridge, treasurer

Rising interest rates depress September home sales, prices

California Association of Realtors Special to the Express

• Existing, single-family home sales totaled 305,680 in September on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 2.5 percent from August and down 30.2 percent from September 2021.

• September’s statewide median home price was, $821,680 down 2.1 percent from August and up 1.6 percent from September 2021.

• Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 16.5 percent

in September.

Following a brief sales bounce back in August, rapidly rising mortgage rates slowed California home sales in September and resumed the monthto-month declining trend that began in the spring.

Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 305,680 in September, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more

than 90 local Realtor associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2022 if sales maintained the September pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. September’s sales pace was down 2.5 percent on a monthly basis from 313,540 in August and down 30.2 percent from a year ago, when 438,190 homes were sold on an annualized basis.

Home sales have dipped for 15 straight months on a year-over-

year basis, and it was the second time in the last three months that sales dropped more than 30 percent from the year-ago level. The

monthly 2.5 percent sales decrease was worse than the longrun average of 0 percent change recorded between an August and a September in the past 43 years.

Sales in all price segments continued to drop by 25 percent or more year-over-year, with the sub-$300k price range falling the most at 36.7 percent.

Sales of million-dollar homes fell by dou-

ble-digits again for the fourth consecutive month, with the highend market segment dipping 25.6 percent from the same month last year.

“With interest rates rising rapidly since the beginning of the year, buyers and sellers are having difficulties adapting to the market’s new ‘normal,’” said C.A.R. President Otto Catrina, a Bay Area real estate broker and Realtor. “As the market continues to evolve in the next 12-18 months, Realtors will be playing an ever-more important role as trusted advisors to guide their clients through the complicated buying and selling process and help them overcome their obstacles during these challenging times.”

The statewide median home price continued to increase on a year-over-year

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“As the market continues to evolve in the next 12-18 months, Realtors will be playing an evermore important role as trusted advisors to guide their clients through the complicated buying and selling process and help them overcome their obstacles during these challenging times.”

Otto Catrina, C.A.R. President

Express Yourself

Sometimes a little night noise is okay

That noise you hear, if you live on our side of town, is the new well being drilled at the cemetery. It isn’t a direct quote from a cemetery board member, but close. “Sometimes a job calls for you to work 24/7 and we all just need to calm down and allow the project to get done.”

The well at the cemetery collapsed over a year ago and the grass has been turning brown until it rains, and then greens up, only to start turning brown again. I like green grass and it doesn’t take that much water to keep it green. I’ve tried to explain that residential water users aren’t the problem with a lack of water in

California.

Close to 50 percent of our surface water drains into the ocean, 40 percent is used by farmers and 10 percent is used by homeowners. We, those of us who water our lawns, can conserve all we want and we might make a small dent in statewide water use.

If you think that if we all stop watering our lawns

we can solve our water problems, take a drive down the central valley and watch cotton and alfalfa being grown in the desert. At least the new almond trees are on drip systems.

When I walk by the Community Center and see that the lawn in the mow strip is dried out, I think it reflects poorly on the City of Winters. Should we let

Letters

Thank you from Candidates Forum Planning Committee

On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Winters Express and Democracy Winters co-sponsored the nonpartisan, impartial Winters City Council Candidates Forum, which featured the five candidates answering questions posed by the organizers and submitted by community members.

The Forum Planning Committee thanks the candidates for sharing their ideas and positions, the community members who submitted questions, the 70 or so community members who attended the forum in person or online, and the many more who have watched the recordings since then. We extend special thanks to event volunteers Brian Bellamy, Lynne Secrist, Chris Rose, Ken Britten, Aaron Geerts and Taylor Buley for timekeeping, gathering questions, and assisting with event AV technology, and to Express reporter Jacob Hoffman for covering the forum.

Due to an equipment glitch, the audio in the live feeds to Zoom and Facebook was less clear than we’d hoped. We were able to improve the recorded audio, which is available in the videos posted on the Democracy Winters and Winters Express YouTube channels at tinyurl. com/5dxy2dtt and tinyurl.com/293rkvmj.

We hope that learning more about all candidates’ positions and approaches will help inform residents’ decisions and that people will turn that information into action. Please be a voter, and encourage other people to be voters as well.

CRYSTAL APILADO, KATE LADDISH and SHEP HARPER Candidates Forum Planning Committee

Winters is in your hands: VOTE!

Winters is remark-

able for many reasons, and the singular reason that we all can agree on is that everyone in town, regardless of background or politics, loves this place. I remember working on the General Plan 30 or more years ago as a citizen, and one of the planning consultants said that “Winters is unbelievably unusual.

Uniquely a charming, small, and historic rural town sandwiched between major highways and urban centers like San Francisco and Sacramento.

Winters is a community that celebrates and accommodates everyone, from local farming, schools, festivities, safety, food stability, and diversity — from kids to seniors along with a deep Hispanic history.”

Why is Winters unusual? It’s because of enlightened leadership, not only from the City Council and Planning Commission but from many citizens who care about Winters and get involved. This is why I’m supporting Carol Scianna for City Council.

Carol is deeply committed to Winters and has the experience to lead. She and Ed and their family have lived in Winters for over 40 years, and she has worked for 16 years as the City’s Environmental Service Manager. In that position, she was required to manage complex budgets that led to the development of our Nature Park Trail, the Railroad Car Bridge, sidewalk improvements, pedestrian crossings, the Grant Avenue Roundabout, and more.

Carol also dedicates herself to nonprofit volunteer work such as Winters Friends of the Library (WFoL), the Tree Commission, Meals on Wheels, Natural Resource Commission among others. I’ve enjoyed working with her for WFoL to create a new library in town, as well as working with her in the

Library Garden. Not surprisingly, Carol was awarded Winters Citizen of the Year and Congressman Garamendi’s Women of the Year.

Carol is focused on meeting the needs of all residents in our community. She wants to provide local job opportunities with wages that will support their families and allow them to live where they work. She also wants to provide affordable housing, better access for those with limited mobility as well as better and safer pedestrian and bike paths, and to support our students and their families to help them become successful adults. Welcoming new families into town and helping them find their place in our community is also paramount.

Finally, and importantly, she understands that our town is now under the constant threat of extreme heat, catastrophic fires and devastating drought. She is committed to making policy that addresses all of these issues within an affordable budget.

Please vote for Carol Scianna for Winters City Council on Nov. 8. Carol is the leadership we need to make our remarkable town even better.

JOAN BRENCHLEY

Nothing to wine about here

Last Friday (10/14), the Rotary Club of Winters was honored to gather a large group of neighbors to fundraise for its Community Foundation. Rotary’s long-running Food & Wine Gala returned as a hit, and Rotarians were very pleased to share such a memorable evening with our friends.

On behalf of the club, I would like to thank, firstly, John Lorenzo for getting the wineries to show up. Secondly, I am grateful for the corporate

the grass dry out in City Park or Rotary Park? How about our sports fields? Can’t our children play on dirt fields? I’ll vote to let golf fairways dry out, that way I might get some roll from my driver. I’ll take green anytime over dirt, or should I say landscaped?

While I’m talking about green, I’ll give a shout-out to the Guerrilla Gardeners who, with others, keep the roundabout and other public areas in Winters growing. The entrance to Winters isn’t very inviting.

Decades have come and gone with people coming up with plans and ideas to beautify Grant Avenue.

There are ongoing plans to build hundreds of homes just north of Grant

sponsors that laid the financial foundation for the event’s success by paying for musthaves like tables and linens: Button Transportation, Carbahal & Co., Double M Trucking, First Northern Bank, Hotel Winters and Vintage Paving Co are not just great businesses, but great neighbors, too. And fun to be around.

There were a number of people who really brought everything together: Linda Barbosa and her cochair Jessica Kilkenny put in a lot of work. Additionally, Andrea Barry, along with Elizabeth Hernandez and numerous members of the local First Northern Bank staff, also really made things happen for the event.

Finally, we are grateful to our friends and neighbors who took time out of their weekend to spend it with us at Hotel Winters — especially those who spent some money at the silent auction, too. We look forward to investing into the community the funds that we raised together. As of late, the Winters Senior Center is a project that the Community Foundation board finds particularly worthy of its financial attention.

TAY BULEY President, Rotary Club of Winters Making connections and working together toward success

Congratulations, Winters!

Citizens of Winters, thank you all for attending and supporting the Rotary Gala! What a wonderful evening! It was very gratifying to witness and experience our Winters’ citizenry connecting with one another in a most positive way. The event demonstrated that magical uniqueness belonging to the people of Winters: our impressive ability to

Avenue. Are the planners taking into account the access roads and added traffic to Grant Avenue? Is this the time to improve our image and landscape our way out of ugly?

There will come a time when we build out Grant Avenue and we may only get one shot at having a landscape plan in place. I’ve seen plenty of plans, but I’m not sure there is the will in City Hall to make developers put in the time and money to make it happen. Tree-lined medians are not only attractive, but they slow down traffic.

Just something to think about as the noise from the drilling rig lulls you into a good night’s sleep.

come together as a community in joy and peace. It was truly a grand event and satisfying to behold we ‘Winterites’ enjoying ourselves in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere.

Special thanks to our generous business community for donating their time and resources, providing us with delicious food, beer, wine, liba-

tion spirits and silent auction gifts. Also a sincere shout out to the Hotel Winters for a spectacular venue. We are all so very fortunate to live in a community supported so generously by its business owners.

The success of the Gala provides proof positive that the citizens of Winters each

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Warriors

to extend our sincere thanks to our Platinum sponsors for the 2022 season: First Northern Bank Valley Comfort Heating and Air L&L Roofing

Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. Wizard Electric

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basis in September, but the growth rate remained very mild compared to those observed earlier this year. At an increase of 1.6 percent yearover-year, September marked the fourth consecutive month with a single-digit annual increase. The less-than-2-percent growth rate in the statewide median

price was much lower than the 6-month av erage growth rate of 6.7 percent recorded between March 2022 and August 2022. The -2.1 percent month-tomonth decline in Sep tember was slightly lower than the longrun average of -1.8 percent recorded be tween an August and a September in the past 43 years. With mortgage rates rising and the average 30year FRM approach ing 7 percent in the

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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

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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:

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past week, home pric es will drop further in the coming months as affordability remains a challenge.

“September’s sales and price declines reaffirm our fore cast for next year,”

said C.A.R. Vice Pres ident and Chief Econ omist Jordan Levine. “High inflationary pressures will keep mortgage rates el evated, which will reduce homebuyers’ purchasing power and depress housing affordability in the upcoming year. With borrowing costs re maining high in the next 12 months, a pull-back in sales and a downward adjust ment in home prices are expected in 2023.”

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Fictitious Business Name: LTS NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES

Physical Address: 500 6TH STREET #38 WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95605

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Physical Address: 34612 Mallard St Woodland CA 95695

Mailing Address:

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Fictitious Business Name: After Hours Boba & Tea

Physical Address: 800 Main Street Woodland CA 95695

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Express Yourself

Self-confessed Mugwump

Gramps Says

While on an 18-month tour of Europe, Samuel Clemens wrote a piece titled “A Presidential Candidate,” which was submitted to the New York Evening Post on May 1779. The piece makes it clear that Twain was still thinking about one of the central issues of American electoral politics in the period — corruption. The 1876 election had been decided by an electoral committee commissioned by Congress to award a handful of disputed electoral votes from four states. The committee voted along party lines to award

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deserve an Academy Award for Best Performance in “Working Together to Create and Support a Most Worthy Community Event”.

Our challenge now is to maintain and nurture our positive momentum of community service and generosity. Working together toward genuine, equitable solutions clears the way toward success. Indeed, the ‘High Road’ beckons, stalwart Winterites!

Thanks again for your support!

GAR HOUSE Ex-President, Rotary Club of Winters Homecoming was a success thanks to you

On behalf of Winters High School ASB, we would like to recognize the following individuals and organizations that made our Homecoming Week so successful: Winters Joint Unified School District, City of Winters, Winters Fire Department, Statewide Safety Systems, Putah Creek Cafe, Winters High School Staff, Ashlei Hampton, Kincy Clark, Kaxandra Suarez,Lucy MacMahon, Elizabeth Del Toro, Jill Aguiar, Debbie Clifford, Ali-

the votes to Republican Rutherford B. Hays. This made Samuel Tilden the only presidential candidate to have won the popular vote but lost the election.

Twain would remain a supporter of Hayes and his commitment to clean government and good character would lead him to a painful break with the Republican Party. In the 1884 presidential election,

cia Gonzalez and Laci Benton.

We truly appreciate your time and energy! Our activities cannot be successful without the help of our community members and knowing we can depend on your support guarantees our traditions stay alive for future generations of WHS Warriors.

LISA GARCIA, ASB President COURTNEY CASAVECCHIA, Activities Director

In support of Al Vallecillo

I first met Al a few years ago while working on the Keep Winters Winters Steering Committee. I was impressed by his persistent, thoughtful and common-sense approach to problems. He was clearly knowledgeable about our community and deeply committed to building a future that was consistent with the vision of the great majority of Winters residents (Proposition A passed with a 73 percent positive vote).

Later, I learned about Al’s educational achievements and many of his contributions to our community. He graduated from UC Davis and, then, received a Masters Degree in Architec-

Secretary Allison Aguiar, a sophomore, is looking to make a lasting impact on the FFA as her older brother Joe did as President the year before.

“My brother was an officer, my dad was an officer when he was here — the building is named after my grandpa so there is this expectation on what I’m supposed to do — but I’m looking forward to overselling myself and doing better than my brother,” said Aguiar stirring up a little friendly sibling rivalry. “This year I’m trying to keep things organized. The year can get hectic and crazy and I’m someone who really likes order and my spreadsheets. I just want to take a record of where everything is so we can get ourselves together.”

Stepping up as the FFA Sentinel is sophomore, Riley Hurst.

“I’m in charge of caring for the meeting room and making sure people are welcomed

Twain aligned himself with the ‘Mugwumps’ — Republicans — who aligned themselves with the Democratic candidate because their own party nominated someone who they saw as politically corrupt.

For the first time in over 60 years of voting, and for the same reason as Twain, I cast a presidential ballot for a Democrat in the last election. This

tural Design from MIT. He put his training to good use by serving on the Winters Planning Commission for 18 years. He has volunteered for numerous other activities including serving on the Hispanic Advisory Committee.

Al has identified four focus areas: addressing climate change, revamping the General Plan, creating affordable housing and providing for economic development zones. These are important areas for our City Council to be working on.

I urge you to vote for Al Vallecillo for City Council. He has deep community knowledge, excellent educational background and a profound commitment to building a bright future for Winters.

BOB SCHULTZ, MD Vallecillo For Council

I am writing to endorse Albert Vallecillo for Winters City Council. My support is based on several factors relevant to the citizenry and our shared future.

First, Albert offers a unique blend of city-related policy experience and decision-making combined with deep connections to civic life in Winters (i.e., Hispanic

when they come into a chapter meeting,” said Hurst. “I’m looking forward to the opportunities this is going to open like learning how to do better at public speaking, meeting new people and stuff like that.”

This year’s FFA reporter is sophomore, Guadalupe Lopez.

“It’s great being a part of this leadership group. They’re really nice to me, we’re good at working with each other and it’s been nice getting to know the group better too,” said Lopez.

Kayla Mederos, Winters High School ag teacher and FFA chapter co-leader, beams with pride at her officers representing just how far females have come in the FFA — especially since young ladies weren’t allowed to join until 1969. This year’s team has provided a smooth experience thus far.

“I have never felt such a sense of calm going into events because things are just taken care of,” Mederos said. “You ask them to do something and they do it, or they think ahead and know what needs to be done. The FFA is just orga-

vote and subsequent personal convictions firmly qualify me as a self-confessed Mugwump.

Sophie Says

Gramps, this is a nono. I’ve warned you about no politics, no religion.

Nevertheless, I’d gladly be called a Mugwump as compared to some of the things I’ve been called for having an accident on the carpet.

Gramps wants you to know that many of his comments are quotes or paraphrases from Sam’s Shorts: “A Presidential Candidate,” 1879 which can easily be Googled using that title.

Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Keep Winters). These leadership experiences, and others, make him especially well qualified to serve on the city council.

Second, Albert and I worked together on the Keep Winters Winters Steering Committee for almost two years during which time I observed how he engaged with fellow committee members. Without question, Albert is a clear and rational thinker who is consistently willing to listen and consider alternative perspectives. At the same time, Albert is not reticent to express his views nor does he “go with the flow” without being clear and explicit about his perspectives. Albert was an engaged and thoughtful KWW colleague. I am confident he would bring these same qualities to the City Council.

Finally, Albert is a worker. He has the mental and physical energy to serve on the Winters City Council and to do what it takes to serve our community well. I encourage you to join me in voting for Albert Vallecillo for Winters City Council on or before Nov. 8.

BOB POLKINGHORN

“I have never felt such a sense of calm going into events because things are just taken care of,” Mederos said.

“You ask them to do something and they do it, or they think ahead and know what needs to be done. The FFA is just organized chaos, but they’re just like a well-oiled machine.”

Kayla Mederos, Winters High School ag teacher and FFA chapter co-leader

nized chaos, but they’re just like a well-oiled machine.”

However, Mederos laments the lack of young men stepping up to take on leadership roles as well for a fuller representation of all in the organization.

“Having representation and a diverse leadership team is important because it shows all students that they, too, can be leaders and step up to serve their chapter too,” Mederos said.

Bray:

Acoustic

5pm The Rellik Tavern, 726 1st St,

Lilan Kane @ 6:30pm Regiis Ova Caviar

Champagne Lounge, 6480 Washington St, Yountville

Vent!

6:30pm

Comedians

Hipper than Hip Horn Band:

Brewing

Party

Dog Brewing Company, 2534

West

Show

Street, San Francisco.

Blvd

Rip You a New One Live at The Knockout with Rail Rage and Toefood @ 5pm Knockout, 3223 Mission St, San Francisco

LaRussell Live At Harlow's @ 2pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento

"A Slice of Life" @ 3pm / $12.50

Theatre Rhinoceros, 4229 18th Street, San Francisco

Luis R Conriquez @ 4pm / $83 Heart Health Park, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento

Marjani Forté-Saunders7NMS: "Memoirs of a... Unicorn" @ 5pm / $20-$30 ODC Theater, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco

Typical Sip, Ex-Heir, Buddy Crime, Klypi @ 7pm / $12

Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco

Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour @ 7:30pm / $18-$30

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"The Red Shades: A Trans Superhero Rock Opera" @ 7pm / Free Z Space, 450 Florida St., San Fran‐

"Isn’t It Romantic: Broadway Love Songs of the 30s & 40s" @ 7pm / $19

Sacramento Theatre CompanyCabaret Stage, 1419 H Street, Sacramento

Noah Gundersen @ 8pm / $22 The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco

Comedian Michael Palascak @ 8pm / $11 Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Ar‐den Way, Suite 225, Sacramento

Sean Carscadden Music: JALEH @ Blue Note Napa @ 8pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa

Noah Gundersen with Rett Madison @ 8pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco

Spencer Brown @ 9:30pm The Park Ultra Lounge, 1116 15th St, Sacramento

Seth Kaminsky @ 5:30pm Mexico Lindo, 3375 Bass Lake Rd, El Dorado Hills

Fureigh: The Red Shades: A Trans Superhero Rock Opera! @ 7pm Z Space, 450 Florida St, San Fran‐cisco

Tim Timmons @ 7pm Journey Downtown, 308 Main St, Vacaville

"The Red Shades: A Trans Superhero Rock Opera" @ 7pm / Free Z Space, 450 Florida St., San Fran‐cisco

"Isn’t It Romantic:

Broadway Love Songs of the 30s & 40s" @ 7pm / $19

Sacramento Theatre CompanyCabaret Stage, 1419 H Street, Sacramento

Marjani Forté-Saunders7NMS:

Vallejo Se‐nior High Class of 1982 40 Year Reunion @ 6pm / $75 Vallejo High Class of 1982 Reunion Mare Island Brewing Co. – Coal Shed Brewery, 850 Nimitz Av‐enue, Vallejo. vshs82@ gmail.com

Young4n: ZOMBIE FREAKSHOW @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

zeija: ZOMBIE FREAK SHOW @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

Wstdyth: ZOMBIE FREAKSHOW @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

Niqbo: ZOMBIE FREAKSHOW @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco killpariah: ZOMBIE FREAKSHOW @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

Juniper Fields: ZOMBIE FREAKSHOW @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco Busby999 @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

Deuce Eclipse: Dia De Los Muertos Showcase @ 7:30pm Amado's, 998 Valencia St, San Francisco "A Slice of Life" @ 8pm / $12.50 Theatre Rhinoceros, 4229 18th Street, San Francisco

Shamans

Francisco @ 10am

554 Fillmore St,

An Indian, a Jew and an Indian Jew walk onto a stage. Sounds like a set-up for a joke, doesn’t it? Well, it’s no joke, but it does set up a very funny evening of cross-cul‐tural comedy! Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco. CobbsComedyClubBox Of�ce@LiveNation.com, 415-9284320

Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour @ 7:30pm / $9 Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐bus Ave, San Francisco

Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch & Program @ 12pm See website for details. ro‐taryclubofdavis.com Davis Com‐munity Church, 421 D Street, Davis. peterlg.rotary@email.com, 530219-8825

Duckwrth @ 7pm Harlow's Night Club - Sacra‐mento CA, 2708 J St, Sacramento Duckwrth @ 7pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento Charlie Puth @ 7pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Quentin TarantinoCinema Speculation Book Tour @ 8pm / $59.50-$129.50

The Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco

DUCKWRTH: "Chrome Tour 2022" @ 8pm / $22 Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento Charlie Puth @ 8pm Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

The London Suede and Manic Street Preachers @ 8pm The War�eld, 982 Market Street, San Francisco

XYLO @ 8pm Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St., San Francisco Searows @ 8:30pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco

Reuters Events: Floating Wind USA 2022 @ 10am / $2999 Nov 8th - Nov 9th

Join America's most in�uential �oating offshore wind event to se‐cure partners, win contracts and seize opportunities. Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street, San Francisco. di ana.dropol@thomsonreuters.com

Yoga on the Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral @ 6:15pm / $15-$50 Join this weekly yoga class sur‐rounded by the awe-inspiring ar‐chitecture of Grace Cathedral. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco. yoga@grace cathedral.org, 415-749-6300

Death Valley High: URBAN HEAT + DEATHVALLEYHIGH @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

Good Looks @ 7pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco

Naked Giants @ 7pm Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Arlo McKinley @ 7pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco

Friday Nov 11th 2nd Friday ArtAbout!

@ 6pm

Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pencesocial media@gmail.com, 530-758-3370

Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout re‐ception on November 11, 6-9 PM (free admission). This is the opening reception for Jan Walker’s exhibit "Don’t Fence Me In"

Warren Miller's Daymaker @ 4pm / $16.51 South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50, Stateline

Flamenco-in-the-Afternoon presented by Carolina Lugo with Tachiria Flamenco @ 4:30pm / $12.50 Peña Pachamama, 1630 Powell St, San Francisco

Carolina Lugo presents Táchira’s Flamenco Dance Co. Every Saturday 4:30 @ 4:30pm / $25

The stage �oor burns with pulsat‐ing sounds of footwork, song, cas‐tanets, syncopated clapping and guitarist are riveting. High energy and passion de�ne a new dimen‐sion in Spanish dance traditions. Peña Pachamama, 1630 Powell Street, San Francisco. richardleon tonkin@msn.com, 510-504-4448

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Tony Saunders Bassist & Producer: REZA KHAN @ 8pm Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa

Crazy & The Brains @ 8pm The War�eld, 982 Market St, San Francisco

Michael Michael Motorcycle @ 8:30pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco

K-9th Fall Choral Workshop @ 1pm / $30 K-9th Choral Workshop is put on by the Davis High Madrigal Singers. Aspiring singers learn a fun arrangement of songs, play games, eat snacks, and end with a performance to friends and family. Davis Senior High School, 315 West 14th Street, Davis. DHS Mads.info@gmail.com

Lilan Kane @ 6:30pm Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge, 6480 Washington St, Yountville

Nick Mullen @ 7:30pm Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐bus Ave, San Francisco

LA DANSA DANSA: "Piece X Piece" & Blind Tiger Society: "Fever Dreams" @ 7:30pm / $20-$30 ODC Theater, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco

"Gloria" at Capital Stage @ 8pm / $17.50$18.50 Capital Stage, 2215 J Street, Sacramento

"A Slice of Life" @ 8pm / $12.50 Theatre Rhinoceros, 4229 18th Street, San Francisco

Kara Cavanaugh: The Hotel Utah Saloon @ 8pm Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, San Francisco

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra @ 9:15pm Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco

Rockero Night @ 10pm August Hall, 420 Mason St, San Francisco

Sleepaway Camp with Felissa Rose @ 7pm / $13 The Colonial Theatre, 3522 Stock‐ton Boulevard, Sacramento

Greta Van Fleet @ 7pm Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento

Warren Miller's Daymaker @ 7:30pm / $16.51 South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50, Stateline

LA DANSA DANSA: "Piece X Piece" & Blind Tiger Society: "Fever Dreams" @ 7:30pm / $20-$30 ODC Theater, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco

AARON LEIGH-ACOUSTIC VINTAGE ROCK N' ROLL! @ 8pm The Airport Saloon, 3181 Cameron Park Dr # 108, Cameron Park Lizzo @ 8pm Chase Center, 500 Terry A Francois Boulevard, San Francisco

James Durbin: PRIVATE EVENT @ 8pm Private Event, San Francisco

Luca Sestak: San Fran‐cisco International Boogie Woogie Festival 2022 @ 4am SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, San Francisco the della kit @ 1pm Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco

"The Addams Family": A New Musical Comedy @ 2:30pm / $25-$40 Landmark Musical Theatre, 533 Sutter St., 2nd Floor, San Fran‐cisco

LA DANSA DANSA: "Piece X Piece" & Blind Tiger Society: "Fever Dreams" @ 5pm / $20-$30 ODC Theater, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco The Billie Holiday Project: Stella Heath cel‐ebrates the music of Lady Day! @ 6:30pm / $10-$25 Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Napa Grex w/Tony Passarell, Jon Bafus/Jon Raskin/John Shiurba @ 6:30pm Luna's Cafe & Juice Bar, 1414 16th St, Sacramento

1st Anniver‐sary at

Astrus*: the Francis tour @ 7pm Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St, Sacra‐mento

8bitSF presents BUTTON MASHER with Ian Cowell, E.N.Cowell, + Danny Delorean @ 7pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

Crazy Funny Asians Comedy Show @ 7pm / $7.50-$10 Neck of the Woods, 406 Clement Street, San Francisco

By Jacob Ho man Express sta writer

Carrie Green summarized her reason for running for her Board of Trustee Area Two seat as “I’m running because I’m a parent who cares.” She said that “it’s important to lead by example” and she hoped that her conviction during her previous term on the Board and her current campaign to keep it can, “show (her) kids that, when you care about something, you go all in.”

Green cited the instructive value of her parent’s perspective, as well as her time spent volunteering in the classroom, as key experiences that inform her work as a Board Member.

“My time on the board also gives me that historical knowledge of our programs and policies that’s beneficial when looking at our past practices and new future issues,” Green said.

When dealing with controversial and complicated issues, Green says the district, “needs to honor them with a lot of communication and collaboration,” and that, “it’s important that we make space to be good communicators and listeners, and take the time to understand the issues and all the perspectives.”

In the end, Green

says that “if you just ask yourself, what’s the best decision for the kids, most of the time it’s not a complicated issue.”

Regarding priorities for the district, Green says, “our top priorities are always going to be our students, our staff, and our families.”

“Student achievement is the name of our game, always the No. One priority,” Green said.

Green notes that the pandemic was hard on our youth and that the school district needs to, “remain student-focused, and continually look at what our data is telling us, addressing those learn-

anybody told me I’d be a dean one day I would have told them they were crazy. It’s like I tell my students

ing losses.”

Beyond achievement, she says the district must also, “remain focused on honoring all the great work developing our equity statements,” as well as, “proactively identifying and personalizing specific needs for each and every child.”

Green says the school district must always prioritize attracting and maintaining high-quality staff, as, “we’re nowhere without them,” and that the district must work to cultivate a positive work environment and keep their salaries competitive with other positions.

Green emphasized that family engagement is central to the education process and is a major priority for her as a Board member. Green noted that it’s, “harder for a student to fail when they see and feel there’s a whole team of support behind them.”

She encouraged parents to look into a number of organizations like PTAs (Parent Teacher Associations), WEF (Winters Education Foundation), and Winters FFA, as well as volunteer opportunities to keep them engaged with their children’s education. Green noted that the school district has a lot of work to do in that process as well.

here, keep your options open. You never know what opportunities will be available,” said Reynolds.

“Even though I only spent a couple of years in Winters, I really believe that I grew up there. There’s some-

By Jacob Ho man Express sta writer

Albert Vallecillo summarized the role of the City Council as, “to watch the purse, and to pass laws and ordinances that make the city run.”

But as a member of the City Council, the individual members must make joint efforts to serve the city.

“You’re only one vote out of five, so the really important thing is collaboration — everybody has to work together to get to the same place.”

Vallecillo said he has seen firsthand the necessity for cooperation in Winters’ governance. In the 42 years he’s lived in the city, he’s been a veteran of a plethora of local government commissions, including the Planning Commission, the Affordable Housing Steering Committee, and the Hispanic Advisory Committee. Vallecillo says serving in these positions helped teach him how things get done in Winters.Vallecillo’s career led him to construction and architecture, as well as getting his Masters from MIT and serving as project manager for UC Davis Design and Construction department.

These experiences taught Vallecillo, “how to work with budgets…I know how to read spreadsheets, pro formas, and establish project budgets, and help projects stay on budget.”

thing about the connection of the community that I’d never experienced in my entire life up until that point and it was formative.”

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In terms of his priorities, Vallecillo listed maintaining Winters’ small-town character, encouraging citizen engagement, revising the General Plan, and creating affordable housing.

During his time going door-to-door in Winters, Vallecillo noted how many people were concerned with Winters’ small town feel, as many people had come to Winters just because of that, and said he would do his best to maintain that feeling on the City Council.

Vallecillo also hoped to encourage community involvement in Winters, as, “we rely on volunteerism a lot,” in the city, and that one of his goals would be figuring out, “how can we get new people moving to Winters to…bring them into the community.”

“Updating and revising the General Plan,”

future graduates to simply enjoy the experience and be thankful for growing up in a community like Winters.

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is a big task Vallecillo wants the city to undertake. A document he’s heard described as “the Constitution,” he said its endurance is a testament to its quality, but that, “30 years later, there are issues that weren’t even being thought of then,” including, “climate change (and) environmental justice.” He related an example of friction between the plan and current needs, citing unsafe street crossings where the plan can’t be accounted for to slow down certain intersections, as well as working with Caltrans to install flashing pedestrian crossing lights.

The last key priority Vallecillo named was affordable housing. Vallecillo said that he himself originally moved to Winters because he could afford to buy a home here, but that in the intervening decades that has become steadily more difficult. When it comes to affordable housing, “there are no silver bullets,” he acknowledges, which he knows from both his career in construction and his tenureship on the Affordable Housing Steering Committee. But he believes that it is a problem the City Council can do something about. Vallecillo proposed, “look(ing) at the sources of money, technologies that are being used, and regulations,” from the state-level and local, as well as looking at mixed housing plans.

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Carrie Green: Trustee Area Two candidate Albert Vallecillo: City Council candidate

“My time on the board also gives me that historical knowledge of our programs and policies that’s beneficial when looking at our past practices and new future issues.”

Carrie Green, Board of Trustees candidate

“You’re only one vote out of five, so the really important thing is collaboration — everybody has to work together to get to the same place.”

Albert Vallecillo, City Council candidate