Years Ago Dispatches

from the Express archives.

145 Years Ago

April 6, 1878

(From the files of the Winters Advocate)

We of Winters and vicinity must have a College. There is no question nor “ifs” about it. We now have over two hundred children right in town and the immediate vicinity. These children must be educated. We have plenty of wealth in town and the immediate vicinity of town to endow a college, so that the tuition would be very low.

The citizens of Berryessa will petition the Legislature to be annexed to Solano.

Among those signing it are Sim Buford, Bottorff, Kinley and Clark. The reasons urged for the steps are that Berryessa has been taxed year after year for expenditures in Napa Valley and Napa City, but has received nothing in return.

Salutatory — In assuming control of the local columns of the Advocate, we admit that it is with some misgiving on our part. We’re afraid of getting “licked.” We once ran a newspaper 18 months and just how many suits were pending against us at the time our physician advised a change of air, we never knew: but one thing we do know is a Dutchman licked. Ah, yes, we shall always cherish this in our memory. All the provocation we gave was the simple item that he was a sheep thief, and that his mother was a witch and pirate and died of a broken heart because her son would not raise above the common call of stealing sheep.

130 Years Ago

April 8, 1893

Shortly after 1 o’clock Thursday the alarm of fire was given, and immediately flames were seen issuing from the windows of the Nortz building on Railroad avenue. The usual crowd soon gathered, and with buckets went earnestly to work carrying water. The hose cart was promptly on hand, but, unfortunately, there was no steam in the water works engine, and before steam could be raised the entire building and contents were destroyed.

William Wolfskill and H. C. Goodyear went up in Miller canyon trout fishing last Saturday and were rewarded by catching 53 fish.

Lee Beaven has a steam peanut roaster in operation at his store, and it attracts a good deal of attention. It is quite a curiosity in its way and roasts peanuts to perfection.

One lesson should be learned by members of the Legislature, and that is to keep women out of the Capitol, says the Galt Gazette. Hard headed old Senator Campbell of Solano county, voiced this matter four years ago in the sentence that the presence of giddy girls in legislative capacities was demoralizing.

95 Years Ago

April 6, 1928

John and Gertrude Fulton, Mildred, Royal and Junior Pleasants, Amy and Teddy Webb were a motor party Wednesday to Mare Island where they visited Ronald Crites and made a sight seeing tour of the Navy yard.

Union P. T. A, met last Friday at the schoolhouse. They elected officers which are as follows: Pres. Miss Addie Scott; vice pres., Mrs. Dewey Neel; treas., Mrs. J.W. Chapman; secy., Mrs. Lyle Guthrie; historian, Mrs. V.G. Guthrie. Winters won honors at the typing contest held Saturday at Willows. Frances Stirnbrought home two cups and three ribbons. Howard Coleman won second place in speed and accuracy; Charlotte Russell took fourth place, and in the unlimited classification Dorothy Fong took second place in accuracy.

Fred Belz who was severely burned in a fire at his meat market and has been recuperating over a year is back in the stock buying game again. He and his son-in-law J.E. Sidwell are now wholesale dealers in all kinds of livestock and poultry.

80 Years Ago

April 9, 1943

The E. W. Fenley hardware business has taken fresh stimulation this week in the move from the hotel corner to the new quarters across the street, the recent purchase of Fenleys from the National Bank.

Pvt. Chris Martinez has written to his parents from Camp McCain, Mississippi. He is in the weapon platoon in light machine gun crew.

Douglas Kay Warren photo

National Defense Service Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Cuba). He then worked at various jobs including the UC Davis Primate Center before being hired at Hunt Wessen Cannery from 1967 to 2002. When he retired he took up gardening, making his own homemade spices and canned homemade salsa and spaghetti sauce.

Picked by Charley Wallace belonged to the estate of the late Prospero Bertholet, brother of A. J. Some help has arrived at the Labor Camp which is to work at the Guayule Rubber Farm southeast of town. A 1500 acre tract is to be planted. The farm is about seven miles out and transportation will be furnished. and his fiancée Erin Harrington, grandson Logan Warren, sisterin-law Sharon Smith, and friends Smitty and Sandy Smith. Doug served his country in the Navy from 1960 to 1964, earning both the

Surviving are his widow Mrs. Lynnda Warren; sons Doug Warren and Troy Warren; daughter Nicole Warren; grandsons Kenny Warren and Logan Warren; granddaughters Mrs. Carrie Sharp and Mrs. April

Ray Charles Thompson

At age 94, surrounded by family and friends, Ray Charles Thompson peacefully passed away on March 29, 2023, in El Macero, California. Ray was born in Reno, Nevada on October 23, 1928, to Abner and Edith Thompson. Shortly after Ray’s birth, the family moved to San Leandro, California where his parents lived in the same house for the next 68 years.

Ray was always on the go and during high school, he made and sold bronzed baby shoes, delivered newspapers, worked for a bakery and even sold fruit he picked from the neighbors’ trees. After high school, Ray decided to do what he did best — work. With a new wife and baby, Ray began his career in real estate, selling homes in the greater San Leandro/Oakland area.

During the postWWII boom, Ray was able to work with many veterans helping them to purchase their very first homes.

Never one to let a day end early, Ray also became a bar owner and often worked as the bartender at the Little Club in San Leandro, where David Brubeck would often play. Ray was an excellent salesman and businessman and never saw anything as a problem, he only saw challenges needing to be solved. After a few years of real estate sales in the bay area, Ray was asked to move to Davis and run the Stanley M. Davis Company. So, in 1959, at the age of 31, he moved to Davis, California — where, for the next 40plus years, he worked as the managing partner developing land and building homes throughout Davis, Woodland, Vacaville and Fairfield.

Ray had an unmatched zest for life and was the epitome of work hard play hard. He was a member of the El Macero Country Club for 50 years and belonged to two duck clubs. His other passions included fly fishing and tending to his vast garden. Ray was able to pass down many of these joys to his sons, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. Ray is survived by his four sons Dan Thompson of Sacramento, Steve Thompson of Davis, Bob Thompson (Cheryl) of Vacaville, and Ian Thompson of Davis. In addition, Ray is survived by his sister Joanne Frasier of Castro Valley, one nephew, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A service and Celebration of Life will be held at the El Macero Country Club on April 12, 2023, beginning at 2 p.m.

Gray; great-grandson Harrison Gray; great-granddaughters Ellie Sharp, Lala Sharp, Evelyn Gray, Gemma Gray and Bridgette Gray; brothers Larry Warren and Lorin Warren; sisters Mrs. Lola Morgan, Mrs. Carol Williams, Mrs. Joyce Haws. Preceded in death by father Virgil Warren, mother Mrs. Lorna Warren, sister Mrs. Jeannine Clark.

Doug was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, tending his garden and spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all.

If possible, the favor of an rsvp is welcomed. Email CelebrateRayThompson@ Gmail.com.

Express staff

Golf to support WHS Athletics

Daniel Ward, Winters High School Athletics Director, announced that the WHS Athletics program was selected as the benefiting nonprofit of the 3rd annual Ample Invitational hosted by Ample Electric. According to Ward, the community can register to participate as a four-player team or as individual golfers.

“As an avid golfer it has always been a dream of

Por Anne Ternus-Bellamy

Traducido por Carol Alfonso

El Departamento de Salud Pública de California (California Department of Public Health – CDPH) ha anunciado cambios en las recomendaciones y requisitos acerca del COVID-19, con diferentes fechas de vigencia. El Condado Yolo (Yolo County) rescindió previamente todas las órdenes locales relacionadas con COVID-19 y se alinea con la guía actualizada del CDPH.

Los cambios incluyen:

Aislamiento: A partir del 13 de Marzo, las personas con infecciones por COVID-19 ya no se les pedirá que den negativo antes de salir del aislamiento y regresar a sus actividades normales. En cambio, pueden volver a la actividad normal después de cinco días de aislamiento si sus síntomas han mejorado y no han tenido fiebre durante 24 horas.

Este cambio se aplica al público en general; existen requisitos más estrictos en los entornos de atención mine to host a golf tournament as a fundraiser for our athletic department and now, with the generosity of Ample Electric, that dream is about to become a reality. All funds raised will go directly to our student-athletes to purchase much-needed equipment, uniforms and facility upgrades,” said Ward. “I am hoping that the community gets behind this event and makes this year’s version of the Ample Invitational the best one yet. After all, there is nothing better than playing golf with family and friends all while raising money for our kids.” médica y de atención a largo plazo. Las personas con infecciones por COVID-19 deben usar una máscara facial en público durante 10 días después de que comenzó la infección.

Enmascaramiento: A partir del 3 de Abril, ya no se requiere el enmascaramiento de todos en entornos de atención médica, correccionales y refugios. Más bien, se recomendará el uso de máscaras en estos entornos según los niveles comunitarios dle COVID-19 publicados por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC), y se recomienda encarecidamente el uso de máscaras para todo el personal, pacientes y visitantes en niveles comunitarios altos; recomendado en medio; y considerado en los niveles bajos de la comunidad. El Condado Yolo se encuentra actualmente en el nivel bajo de la comunidad del COVID-19. Se exhorta a las instalaciones a desarrollar sus propias políticas relacionadas con

See details on the WHS Athletics Facebook page at https://tinyurl. com/3pahk9ps.

Youth Day needs funding support

Mike Sebastian, Winters Youth Day Committee President, said this year’s Youth Day event has seen a decline in event sponsorships and donations — which the committee relies on to help provide free parade registration and to put on the event.

The Youth Day

“Donations are the backbone of Youth Day. They help provide activities and Kids Faire bounce el uso de máscaras.

Vacunación: A partir del 3 de Abril, California ya no requiere que los trabajadores de atención médica y de atención de adultos se vacunen y reforcen contra el COVID-19. Sin embargo, el gobierno federal continúa requiriendo que los trabajadores de la salud en muchos entornos se vacunen contra el COVID-19 con una serie primaria.

“Con tratamientos, vacunas y pruebas efectivas ampliamente disponibles para el COVID-19, es apropiado aflojar los requisitos anteriores y alinear nuestra respuesta al COVID-19 con nuestra respuesta a otras enfermedades infecciosas,” dijo la Dra. Aimee Sisson, Oficial de Salud del Condado Yolo (Yolo County Health).

“Pasar de los requisitos de enmascaramiento a las recomendaciones de enmascaramiento en entornos de atención médica es un paso importante en un mundo posterior a la emergencia. Si la situación del COVID-19 cambia, revisaremos el uso

Public Safety Report

accident, Apricot Ave- nue/Anderson Avenue ~11:57 a.m., medical aid, 100 block of Grant Avenue

~8:31 p.m., medical aid, 170 block of E. Grant Avenue

Mar. 24: 11:09 a.m., lift assist, Venada Drive

Police

Arrest Log

Mar. 21: Salah, Jahad

Ali (Age 39), Charges: Possession of drug paraphernalia, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear houses free of charge to our youth,” said Sebastian. “The donations also allow the parade to not charge an entry fee and provide cash prizes, trophies and ribbons to the winners.”

The deadline for Parade entries is coming up on Saturday, April 15. The parade entry packet can be downloaded on the Winters Youth Day website at https://tinyurl.com/ bdcrpew9. Sebastian said groups and businesses that would like to be Youth Day event sponsors can reach out to the Committee for the sponsorship form at de máscaras y otras políticas según sea necesario.”

Si bien ya no se requerirá el uso de máscaras faciales para todos en los entornos de atención médica, las políticas de protección y los sistemas de ventilación mejorados permanecen vigentes, según Sisson. Antes de la pandemia, los entornos de atención médica tenían políticas y procedimientos para proporcionar mascarillas a personas con enfermedades respiratorias o sistemas inmunitarios debilitados, y para que el personal usara mascarillas cerca de pacientes con enfermedades respiratorias. Estas políticas se restablecerán.

Además, durante la temporada de la gripe, los trabajadores de los entornos de atención médica en el Condado Yolo deben usar una máscara si no están vacunados contra la influenza. Este requisito continúa hasta el 30 de Abril de este año.

Winters JUSD

El 13 de Marzo pasado, el Distrito Escolar

Case Log

Mar. 22: 10:51 a.m., 200th block of E. Main Street, Burglary wintersyouthday@gmail. com.

Blue Patch program

Winters Police Department is inviting the community and law enforcement patch collectors to join in for the second year of its Autism Awareness Blue Patch Project for “Autism Awareness Month.”

The patches are $10 each and can be obtained at the Winters PD lobby, or by mailing payment (cash or check) and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Winters Police Department, 702 Main St. Winters, CA 95694.

Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District – Winters JUSD) publicó cambios en sus protocolos relacionados con COVID, incluido que los distritos escolares ya no están obligados a notificar a las familias cuando hay una exposición al COVID en los recintos.

Después de dar positivo o al inicio de los síntomas de COVID-19, para regresar a la escuela, los estudiantes deben: aislarse durante 5 días, mejorar los síntomas y no tener fie- bre durante 24 horas. No se requiere que los estudiantes proporcionen una prueba negativa para regresar a la escuela el sexto día.

Se sigue recomendando el uso de máscaras para todas las personas de dos años o más en entornos interiores en el Condado Yolo en función de la circulación continua de múltiples virus respiratorios. Para obtener más información sobre el uso de máscaras, visite www.yolocounty. org/masks.

E. Grant Avenue/ Matsumoto Lane

Mar. 19: 8:47 a.m., medical aid, 110 block of E. Baker Street

Mar. 20: 10:36 a.m., carbon monoxide alarm, 420 block of Russell Street

~10:36 a.m., medical aid, 410 block of Grant Avenue

~3:37 p.m., medical aid, Railroad Avenue/ Putah Creek Road

~10:20 p.m., grass fire, Highway 128

Mar. 21: 9:33 a.m., medical aid, 610 block of First Street

~2:09 p.m., investigation (sparking wires), 100 block of Wolfskill Street

Mar. 22: 11:14 a.m., medical aid, CR 29A

Mar. 23: 7:26 a.m., outdoor fire, Wolfskill Street/First Street ~7:53 a.m., traffic

~5:54 p.m., public assistance, Chapman Street/W. Main Street ~7:02 a.m., medical aid, 500 block of Niemann Street

Mar. 25: 11:43 a.m., medical aid, 1010 block of Kennedy Dr. ~7:46 p.m., medical aid, 100 block of Orchard Lane ~8:49 p.m., medical aid, 10 block of Abbey Street

Mar. 26: 5:12 a.m., medical aid, CR 34 ~3:07 p.m., medical aid, 200 block of Madrone Court

Mar. 27: 10:05 a.m., medical aid, CR 29

Mar. 28: 1:13 p.m., medical aid, 140 block of E. Baker Street

Mar. 29: 1:17 a.m., medical aid, 430 block of Russell Street

~12:11 p.m., fire alarm, 110 block of E. Baker Street

~5:37 p.m., medical aid, 300 block of Rosa Avenue

Mar. 24: Juvenile (Age Unk.), Charges: Driving under the influence of any drug, Disposition: Booked at Winters PD, Released on Notice to Appear

Mar. 29: Mora, Danielle (Age 21); Charges: Contribute to the delinquency of a minor, Furnish alcohol to minor; Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

Mar. 23: 7:53 a.m., Apricot Avenue/Anderson Avenue, Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision ~10:52 a.m., 700th block of Main Street, Found Property Mar. 24: 9:31 p.m., 700th block of Dutton Street, Audible Alarm Mar. 27: 7:41 a.m., Grant Avenue/Second Street, Found Property

~5:49 p.m., E. Main Street/East Street, CPS Referral

Mar. 28: 4:42 a.m., 10th block of E. Baker Street, Audible Alarm

Thursday, April 6

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

Thursdays

Eat Well Yolo Food Distribution, first and third Thursdays, 10 a.m. As supplies last, RISE, Inc., 417 Haven St., 530-668-0690

Monday, April 10

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

Tuesday, April 11

Winters JUSD Community Engagement Meeting, 6–8 p.m., Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.), Margaret Parsons Room

Wednesday, April 12

Winters JUSD Community Engagement Meeting, 6–8 p.m., Winters Community Library (708 Railroad Ave.), Margaret Parsons Room

Winters Senior Commission on Aging Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), check www.cityofwinters .org/winters-senior-commission-on-aging

Wednesdays

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

Upcoming

Thursday, April 13

Coffee with Rep. Mike Thompson, 2–3 p.m, Downtown Winters – Location TBA

Monday, April 17

Winters Natural Resources Commission Meeting 6 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance), Check www.cityofwinters. org/natural-resources-commission/

Tuesday, April 18

Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council chamber (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/ city-council-meetings_/

Wednesday, April 12

Butterfly Storytime/Hora de Cuentos - Mariposas, 10:30 a.m., Winters Community Library Teaching Garden, https://yolocountylibrary.org/events/

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

Library Services

Winters Library Open to Public (School in Session), Winters Community Library, Mon/Wed: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Tue/Thu: 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. , Sat: 1–5 p.m.

Teen Tuesday (ages 12-18), Second Tuesdays, 13:30 p.m., Winters Community Library

Bilingual Storytime (ages 0-5), Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Winters Community Library

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

Mangonada Monday (ages 6-12), fourth Monday, 3:30 p.m. Tech Thursdays, Second Thursday, 2-7:30 p.m., call 530-666-8005 to schedule an appointment

Afterschool Adventure (ages 6-12), Third Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Winters Community Library

Saturday Matinee, First Saturday, 2 p.m., Winters Community Library

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

Older Adult Programs

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

Winters Senior Foundation Social Gathering

Thurdays, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Anthony Parish Hall (511 W. Main St.)

Ongoing

Winters Wide World of Sports exhibit Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., Winters Museum, 13 Russell St.

Winters Friends of the Library meeting, first Monday, 7 p.m., Winters Community Library, Margaret Parsons Room, wfol.org

Rotary Club of Winters meeting, Thursdays, Noon, The Buckhorn

Winters Museum public hours, Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 13 Russell St.

Winters Open Mic, third Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 5 p.m.), 13 Main St.

Kiwanis Club of Winters meeting, fourth Thursdays, 6 p.m., Hooby's Brewing

Democracy Winters meeting, third Saturdays, 10 a.m.Noon, Meeting details in newsletter, contact info@ democracywinters.org

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings:

» St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. (back entrance) Tuesdays, 7-8 a.m. and Fridays, 7-8 a.m.

» Yolo Housing office building, 62 Shams Way: Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m.