Capstone Project explores history of bodybuilding on March 19

By Viridiana Reyes Special to the Express

The history of bodybuilding will be featured at the Winters Museum (13 Russell St.) on March 19 at 12 p.m. The presentation is the Senior Capstone Project created by Viridiana Reyes, a senior at Winters High School. Her project is part of the larger exhibit, “The Wide World of Winters’ Sports” currently on display at the museum.

Reyes began weightlifting to improve her performance as a runner on the WHS track team. She soon decided to take her strength training to the next level by focusing on bodybuilding. Her pursuit of bodybuilding culminated in her interest in educating people about it.

Reyes’ presentation will include the history and progression of the bodybuilding movement and highlight some of the local men and women who have participated in the sport. The Winters Museum is located at 13 Russell St. in Winters. For more information, call 530-304-1528.

Softball competes in tournament

By Sydney Andrade Special Contributor

On Wednesday, March 8 the Winters High School varsity softball team went head-to-head against both Yreka and Colusa High Schools, completing the first half of their tournament. While the second half of the tournament was canceled due to rain the Warriors were grateful to play a competitive game against Yreka where they lost by a close score 9–7. Colusa proved to be made up of tougher competitors which resulted in a more drastic loss of 15–5.

Isabella Mehl, Bayla Garcia and Kalyssa Grinbergs led the Warriors at bat throughout the tournament with three hits each. Elena Herrera and Garcia both did an excellent job making their way around the bases and scoring three runs

“Mehl and Mia Gorges were definite standouts defensively with six putouts each.”

Garrett Garcia, head coach

each, followed closely by Jayle Jimenez who scored two runs throughout the tournament.

Mia Borges contributed significantly to the score against Yreka with two RBI’s while Garcia and Allison Aguiar also drove in one run each. Herrera and Dani Johnson each had an RBI in the game against Colusa.

“Mehl and Mia Borges were definite standouts defensively with six putouts each,” said head coach Garrett Garcia.

Garcia and Grinbergs both pitched very well, with eight strikeouts combined in two back-to-back games on Wednesday. Jimenez and Johnson, both catchers for the Warriors played a very competitive game behind the plate and made a combined 13 putouts over two games.

The weather has been a huge factor so far this season. If all goes well, the team will play their next home game Wednesday, March 15 at Shirley Rominger Intermediate school at 4 p.m. against Fairfield High School. They are scheduled to play an away game on Thursday, March 16 against Vacaville Christian High School.

Baseball goes run-for-run against Dixon

By Aaron Geerts Express sta writer

The Winters High School varsity baseball club had a dogfight against the visiting Dixon High School Rams on Tuesday, March 7. Although the cold weather was finger-numbing, both teams’ bats were hot.

Dixon came out swinging scoring one run in the first inning, but the Warriors quickly responded with four of their own and then another in the second inning.

The Rams managed to put up two more runs in the fourth inning. In the bottom half of the fourth, the Warriors had the bases loaded but were unable to fully capitalize but were still able to salvage a run.

Things got dicey in the fifth inning as Dixon piggybacked off a few Warrior errors to score three runs and tie the game going into the sixth inning.

The Rams put in a new pitcher who thought he’d control

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the pace of the game with long, arduous pauses in between pitches. Unfortunately for Dixon, the waiting proved fruitless as the Warriors rattled off two more.

Heading into the seventh inning, the Warriors amped up the pace of the game and only allowed the Rams to score one more run. When the dust settled, the Warriors took an 8–7 win over the Rams and sent them back to Dixon.

include the Building Official, Environmental Services Manager, Public Works Superintendent (also vacant), as well as the city’s Senior Accountant and Senior Planner. The adjustment includes extending to these employees an education incentive already enjoyed by other employees, which along with the one-time stipend will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Fund 347 until next year when City Manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa says the educational stipend will be funded through the operating budget like with other employees. City staff had been

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Though 2022 was comparatively quiet in regards to fires in the state, WFD firefighters still undertook a number of missions across California, most notably with the Mosquito Fire in Placer and El Dorado counties. But Snyder warned that this year likely won’t be as quiet “based

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County Fair Museum in Woodland, as well as saying “I hope all the museums locally can get together and build a consortium of local museums and historical societies and support each other.”

Coman cited his mother as an early influence on his journey with Winters history, as she was “a member of the Winters History Project back in the ’80s” as well as being

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~5:59 a.m., medical aid, 100 block of Edwards Street ~5:48 p.m., vehicle accident, CR 29A/CR 92E Mar. 6: 8:01 a.m., investigation (power line down), CR 29A/ CR 92E

~12:25 p.m., medical aid, 700 block of Main Street

~10:45 p.m., medical aid, 430 block of Edwards Street

~11:19 p.m., medical aid 980 block of Degener Street Mar. 7: 3:23 a.m., medical aid, 800 block of Walnut Lane

~2:20 p.m., medical aid, 950 block of Railroad Avenue

~5:49 p.m., medical aid, 110 block of E. Baker Street

Mar. 8: 3:19 p.m., medical aid, 100 block of Owings Drive negotiating with the affected departments since the pay period that expired in June 2022, precipitating an extension the period of 18 months from that date. During this period, “the terms and conditions” of the previous pay period’s agreements “extend(ed) until a new agreement (could be) approved by the City and the Associations.” After “meeting with the members of the Department Head and Management Employee Groups since last spring” the report affirmed that “collectively we have arrived at tentative agreements, which have been ratified by both groups.” By approving this agreement, the council concluded the negotiations and implemented the adjustments. on the weather that we’re getting and the growth that we’re going to see, probably it’s going to be a very busy fire season.”

Partnerships and community engagement are key tenets of the WFD’s work, and Snyder highlighted the Solano Community College Fire Academy and Benicia Scouts Outreach as particular programs the department has undertaken.

Snyder also presented that the Insur- in “the group that assembled the survey of Winters architecture” and serving as “a board member for Friends of the Yolo County Archives.”

“So, I guess I got that from her,” he explained.

With that latter position, Coman says he followed directly in her footsteps.

“When I had the opportunity to be a part of that, I accepted it, and the same with the Winters History Project, which became the Winters Historical Society and the Winters

~8:23 p.m., medical aid, 400 block of Plum Place Mar. 9: 9:33 a.m., medical aid, 100 block of Edwards Street ~11:55 p.m., smoke investigation, 20 block of E. Main Street

Police Arrest Log Feb. 13: Council, Casey James (Age 41);

Charges: DUI, Refusal of chemical test for DUI, Hit and Run; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

Mar. 1: Wallace, Scott William (Age 35),

Charges: Hit and Run voluntary booking, Disposition: Booked and Released at Winters PD Mar. 2: Martinez, Luis Miguel (Age 34),

Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition: Released with a Notice to Appear Mar. 4: Mattimore, William Owens (Age 34); Charges: DUI, Probation violation, Driving with license

The next resolution regarded approving a draft agreement with Yolo County Central Landfill Organics in order to keep Winters in line with California compost regulations.

The resolution approves a, “proposed organics agreement (that) would provide guaranteed acceptance of organic materials from Winters to Yolo County Central Landfill (YCCL) until June 30, 2026,” which can be extended via later agreements between the city and YCCL.

Trepa explained in a statement to the Express, “Under SB 1383 the City of Winters is required to procure or have procured in its name approximately 200 cubic yards of compost per calendar year.”

Trepa described ance Service Office (ISO) placed Winters in an ISO Three, which he clarified means “lower insurance rates for your homeowners’ insurance and commercial insurance. And I can tell you, an ISO Three for a department like this is unfathomable; ISO Three is no easy accomplishment, especially for the staffing we have.” He added that an ISO Two is “very attainable within the next three to five years.”

Museum, so I was carrying on her legacy,” Coman said.

Coman also expressed his thanks to his wife Liz “who has been a great supporter, and has allowed me to spend so much time at the museum.”

He also expressed his hope that “more locals come visit the museum” and reiterated that it’s a team effort and they have a good team.

Lopez and Jacobs’ heartfelt nomination expressed their admiration for Coman, ending with a description suspended for DUI, failure to dim high beams, expired registration; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

Mar. 5: Hemenway, David Robert (Age 47), Charges: Winters PD Warrant, Disposition: Released with a Notice to Appear Case Log

Feb. 18: 4:32 p.m., 500th block of Main Street, Outside Agency Assist

Mar. 1: 2:21 p.m., 400th block of Anderson Avenue, Sexual Battery ~8:55 p.m., 400th block of Columbia Way, Criminal Threats

Mar. 2: 5:17 a.m., 800th block of Carrion Circle, Grand Theft ~8 a.m., 800th block of Lincoln Street, Grand Theft ~10:41 a.m., Anderson Avenue/Hemenway Street, Vehicle these requirements as “forced market development for increased organic material,” meaning “local agencies are now required to divert more organic material from the landfill…so with the increased composted and mulched material, the State now requires local agencies to procure this material, even if we don’t need it.”

Winters, she noted, already has its compost needs met by Mariani Nut Company walnut shells without charge, and also noted that in response to this legislation, other agencies have increased trash rates, something Winters city staff and the council are hesitant to do “as we try to comply without having to pass those increased costs to the customer base.” as concise and true as the dedicated and modest man who has worked tirelessly to keep Winters’ history alive for the next generation.

Goals for 2023 include continuing to provide quality service, strategic planning for recruitment and staffing, continuing fire prevention and planning, securing grant opportunities, and replacing equipment like the ladder truck and water tender. Snyder thanked Interim Chief Matthew Schechla and other WFD staff for keeping the department going in the transition.

Coman will formally be honored as the 2022 Senior Citizen of the Year recipient at the annual Toast to Winters event, planned for Friday, March 31 at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento–Winters. Learn more on the Winters District Chamber of Commerce’s website www. winterschamber.com.

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~3:51 p.m., 1000th block of McArthur Avenue, Vehicle Towed ~4:54 p.m., Grant Avenue/Cemetary Avenue, Traffic Collision

Mar. 3: 9:19 a.m., Washington Avenue/ Jefferson Street, Vehicle Towed ~12:21 p.m., 800th block of Jefferson Street, Vehicle Towed

~5:15 p.m., Parking lot on 100th block of E. Grant Avenue, Traffic Collision

Mar. 4: 11:35 a.m., W. Main Street/Ireland Street, Misappropriation of Found Property ~9 p.m., 10th block of Main Street, Vandalism

Mar. 6: 9:31 a.m., 800th block of Jackson Street, Domestic violence ~9:39 a.m., 400th block of E. Main Street, Vandalism

Hello City of Winters —

My name is Adriana Arias-Morales. I am a senior at Winters High School and for my Senior capstone I will be setting up a donation drive that consists of donations such as blankets, socks, toiletries, feminine products and any new or gently used clothing. Drop off location is in front of the Winters Library. All donations will be given to Fourth & Hope homeless shelter and Empower Yolo homeless shelter. Drop off location is in front of the Winters Library every day from 8am-8pm. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated.

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