Winters Express Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Challenges nonprofits are facing News, Page 6

Winters nonprofits working to support community wellness

Winters Collaborative

Special to the Express

This year’s Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 4, and 10 Winters nonprofit organizations are participating.

The Big Day of Giving (BDOG), hosted by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, is an annual 24-hour giving challenge that helps over 600 local nonprofits raise funds for their programs. Funds raised make a big difference in Winters. BDOG is a critical opportunity for donors to rally around the nonprofits operating in and serving our community.

This year, nonprofit organizations from Winters are again

working as a team to prepare for and publicize the Big Day of Giving on May 4. This year’s collaborative group of nonprofits are Winters Farm to School, Winters Education Foundation, Winters Friends of the Library, Winters Music Boosters, Winters Museum, Winters Participation Gallery, Winters Senior Foundation, Winters Healthcare Foundation, and the Putah Creek Council.

While their missions are varied, each participating nonprofit contributes to our community’s character, charm and quality of life.

“Neighbors helping neighbors—these eight nonprofits put your donations to

work here in Winters, maintaining and building (and rebuilding as we climb back from COVID 19) our community,” said Kurt Balasek, a volunteer with Winters Education Foundation and their Board President.

“This collaborative work on the Big Day of Giving helps us all to raise awareness and work more efficiently to bring resources to Winters.”

The Winters collab-

The Winters Senior Foundation (WSF) is all about providing opportunities for seniors to gather and interact with each other. We are an all volunteer non-profit foundation. Our underlying motto is Get Up!, Get Out! Interact!

The WSF provides weekly chair yoga classes with a new added feature using resistance bands. Each Thursday afternoon we host a social gathering and we occasionally go to lunch with the participants at a local restaurant. Throughout the year we o er art classes conducted by an experienced artist and we provide community wide meetings with important and interesting speakers on issues facing seniors.

We manage an annual Santa Bag program bringing joy to other seniors in Winters and we provide free medical rides within Yolo County and parts of Solano County.

Please keep the WSF and the other Winters based non-profits in mind during the Big Day of Giving May 4th. We all work hard providing a full range of services to the community.

Contact the Winters Senior Foundation Email: info@wintersseniorfoundation.org

PO Box: 392 Winters 95694

Message Ph: 530.794.6067

orative efforts were first launched in 2019. The small group of nonprofits realized by pulling resources together, they could market BDOG to the community, use less resources and less signage, still shine a spotlight on each groups’ campaigns and reach more donors. Here are some highlights about each of the nonprofits: Winters Farm to School’s mission is to raise funds to provide fresh, local produce,

fruits and nuts for Winters school food program; educate children about the positive, long-term health benefits of healthy eating habits and to reconnect children to the rich, deeply rooted agricultural heritage in the community.

Winters Education Foundation raises funds to ensure continued educational excellence and equal educational opportunities for every child in a Winters public

school classroom.

Winters Friends of the Library promotes literacy, fosters a love of reading, enhances the community’s cultural life and encourages involvement in the library and its programs.

Winters Music Boosters is dedicated to providing financial support and volunteer assistance to help maintain the music programs in Winters public schools. The Winters Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Winters through educational events, research, oral histories, and photo and artifact exhibits.

Winters Participation Gallery sponsors the Winters See WINTERS, Page 6

Crystal Apilado/Winters Express Winters Music Boosters provides supports for music programming in Winters schools.

bigdayofgiving.org

Winters Participation Gallery

Special to the Express

We love Winters! Those of us on the Winters Participation Gallery (WPG) Board believe that Winters is a wonderful community with many amenities that make living here enjoyable. However, as is the case for any town or city, there are ways to make it even better. A feature that is lacking in our beautiful town is public art.

WPG Board members believe that public art provides an opportunity to express our community values, adds uniqueness to our town, and in the case of WPG murals, involves students in the designing and implementation of a largescale work of art. Public art can also serve as a tourism tool and economic driver, bringing people to town. Unfortunately, the City’s limited budget does not include commissioning public art.

That’s where WPG comes in. Every summer we sponsor the Historical Mural Project where we partner with a local business and enroll local youth to design and implement a mural under the direction of professional artists. We offer this opportunity free of charge, and the results are always amazing. What isn’t wellknown about our project is that there are substantial behind-the-scenes costs, and to date, the murals

have cost between $10,000–$15,000 each. This year, we are partnering with Winters Healthcare Foundation to paint the generator building at the east end of the facility, so we are painting four walls.

That’s where you come in. We need your help to reach our goal of $10,000 through the Big Day of Giving.

BDOG is May 4, and it is our largest fundraiser of the year. Help us promote a love of art and artistic expression. Help us provide an enriching opportunity for youth to give back to their community. Help us make Winters more beautiful one wall at a time! This year through a very generous offer, we have a potential fund match-up to $5,000. That means the first $5,000 raised will be doubled!

Join us

Please show your support for the Historical Mural

Help WFoL build bright futures, book by book

Winters

Friends of the Library

Special to the Express

Since 2014, Winters Friends of the Library has raised more than $220,000 through the Big Day of Giving to support the Winters Community Library. This year, your donation will:

Build our library collection — more books on shelves, e-books, audiobooks, and other online resources. Build our library facilities — plans are underway to improve the circulation

desk and computer island. Build our library programs — storytime, ESL classes, summer reading programs, discovery kits, technology support, and more.

Build our community — WFoL outreach programs like Books for Babies, little free libraries, summer concerts, Winters Shakespeare Workshop, family holiday festival, author talks, and more. Please donate on or before May 4! Visit wfol.org for details.

Project by making a donation to WPG during this year’s Big Day of Giving. Thanks to your generosity during Big Day of Giving 2022, we added a mural on the United States Post Office building, bringing the number of murals we have sponsored to six. We want to make it seven.

Early giving opened on April 20, so you can donate anytime before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 4. To make a gift, please visit our Big Day of Giving page or mail a check to Winters Participation Gallery at P.O. Box 1140, Winters, CA 95694.

One final note . . . There are a number of Winters-based charities seeking support during Big Day of Giving, all of which are listed on this Winters BDOG Collaborative website. When making a gift to WPG, please consider supporting their important work as well.

Will You Help a Foster Child on this Big Day of Giving?

A CASA volunteer gets to know a foster child through regular visits so that they can become an extra set of eyes, ears, and advocacy for a foster child in life and in court… and so much more…

CASA volunteers help foster children have new experiences… like using an ATM for the first time…

Like graduating high school when all odds were against it… Like going to the zoo for the first time… and even going to the library for the first time.

Will you help us help foster children on the Big Day of Giving? CASA volunteers are funded by the generosity of our community and all of the funds we raise today will go toward training and retaining CASA volunteers. We currently serve over 1/3 of the 400+ foster children in Yolo County with a CASA volunteer. Will you help us reach our goal of someday serving them all?

DONATE HERE:

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization/yolocasa

When I arrived to visit with him, his foster mom said Child Protective Services was coming to move him. As I looked at his garbage bags packed by the door, I tried to do everything that I could to distract him. As we were playing, he looked at me and said, ‘Will I ever see you again?’ It was the one question I could answer for him. Indeed, he would see me again and with the same frequency.”

The kind of work that CASA volunteers do in Yolo County is unduplicated by any other organization.

‘Gallery’ supports artistic expression and local history

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Muralists Celestino Galabasa, Jr. (left) and Jaime Montiel work with student artists each summer to create Winters history murals.

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Winters Friends of the Library hosts the Winters Shakespeare Workshop each summer to provide theatre for local teens.

Trepa announces retirement plans

By Crystal Apilado Editor-in-Chief

The City of Winters will soon begin a search for a new City Manager.

In her Friday, April 28 update, City Manager Kathleen Salguero Trepa announced her intentions to retire.

“I have decided to retire in the Fall, upon the completion of my contract term to spend more time with family who are scattered around the country and in Spain,” Trepa said.

Winters City Council held a closed session to discuss succession planning for the City Manager position.

Trepa said the goal is to create “as little disruption as possible to the organization and by extension the community” by creating a soft landing as part of the transition to whomever is hired to

By Crystal Apilado

Editor-in-Chief

Winters Police Department and Winters Joint Unified School District issued messages to the community on Tuesday afternoon following concerns regarding public safety after the City of Davis’ third stabbing incident in five days — the most recent one late Monday night left a female victim in critical condition.

Police Chief John

P. Miller told the Express that multiple agencies across Yolo County are providing assistance to Davis Police Department, including Winters PD.

Miller said, there is “no reason whatsoever to believe that people in Winters are in any danger” and advised concerned residents to “be aware of their

Planning Commission approves Grocery Outlet sign amendment

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

The Winters Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss approving a new monument sign for the Grocery Outlet store on Grant Avenue.

with a brick veneer matching the brick veneer approved for the store.”

the City Manager role. Plans and details for the upcoming search for a new City Manager will be shared at a future City Council meeting.

Councilmembers appointed Trepa as the Winters City Manager in October 2020 and her official start date was Nov. 9, 2020.

At the time, Trepa came to the City of Winters with nearly 25 years of experience in local government

surroundings.”

On Tuesday, Winters PD posted a social media message releasing information about the suspect, who remains at large, is described as a light-complected male with curly hair, 5–foot-6 to 5-foot-9 ,with a thin build, wearing a black or blue sweatshirt, white striped black Adidas pants, black shoes and carrying a brown backpack.

“Like others in our community, we are closely monitoring the information that is being released about the incidents that have occurred in Davis. There is no indication there is any connection or threat to public safety in Winters,” the post stated.

Winters JUSD also posted a message on Tuesday to families in response to

See CRIME, Page 5

as well as six years in the private sector. She had served as Assistant City Manager with the City of Concord for over three years and had previously served the cities of Goleta, Claremont, San Marcos and San Juan Capistrano.

Trepa was hired following the resignation of John W. Donlevy, Jr., who announced he had accepted the City Manager’s position in Auburn in June 2020.

Grocery Outlet requested an amendment to the Site Plan/ Design Review and Sign Permit previously approved by the Planning Commission on Sept. 27, 2022. In the staff report attached to the meeting, the amendment was “to include a new monument sign” that would “be located perpendicular to Grant Avenue near the plaza” with the size being “proposed to be five feet high by five feet wide and would be finished

Senior City Planner Kirk Skierski told Planning Commissioners that, “in evaluating design review and sign permit requests, the primary focus is compliance with the sign regulations in the city’s design guidelines.” Two of those guidelines, one stating that signs should be made of material “in harmony” with the rest of the exterior and the other stating the size of the sign, are met by the proposed sign.  Skierksi said the sign is similar to one already in use by the Yolo Federal Credit Union building, and added that staff recommends “a new condition requir-

ing the design of the proposed monument sign be modified to include adding brick veneer columns to hide the sides.”

In the public comment session, resident Kate Laddish sought clarification on how the sign differed from the kind of “canned sign” that the city prohibits.

The Grant Avenue Design Guidelines prohibits “canned signs” described as an “internally illuminated plastic box” but allows for “individually illuminated channel letters.” Skierski notes that this proposed sign is “technically a canned sign but has additional facade treatments of these brick columns going up the side to further See SIGN, Page 5

Demographic study predicts moderate growth of student enrollment in near future

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

Rob Murray, the Director of Demographics for King Consulting, presented to the Winters Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees a Demographic Analysis and Enrollment Projection Study regarding the predictable near future of Winters JUSD’s enrollment numbers.

The April 20 presentation’s overview stated that “Winters JUSD enrollment is positioned to decrease based only on demographic trends. However, other factors will offset what would oth-

erwise be decreased enrollments, leading to enrollment gains in the coming years. Increasing transitional kindergarten (TK) enrollment eligibility. Additional students moving to Winters due to residential development.”

“Those factors together,” Murray said, “are enough to more than offset what would otherwise look like a modest decrease.”

Regarding historical enrollment trends, Murray says Winters JUSD has been “remarkably steady” with enrollment since 2014 staying between 1,520 and 1,570 students. Looking more

particularly at the numbers, Murray presented the kindergarten and transitional kindergarten enrollment numbers as “one of the biggest engines that drives how a school district’s total enrollment is going to rise and fall is what’s the difference of those new cohorts coming in, and how do they compare to the older cohorts that are moving out.”

Murray noted that since the 2019–2020 school year, kindergarten enrollment numbers have been slightly lower than their previous numbers, but that the addition of transition-

al kindergarten has mitigated or even surpassed previous enrollment numbers.  An important factor in enrollment that Murray highlighted is student generation rates, which he explains as “basically, a number of homes are going to be built, how many kids do you think you will actually see in terms of new enrollment from those new homes?” Looking at data used by King Consulting, Winters JUSD can expect that for single-family homes “for every 10 homes that are built… you would expect

See STUDY, Page 5

Trustees discuss Winters graduate profile

By Jacob Hoffman Express staff writer

On April 20, the Winters Joint Unified School District Trustees gathered for a Trustee Study Session with Superintendent Rody Boonchouy and Assistant Superintendent Phoebe Girimonte where they discussed the “graduate profile” of Winters students, and how the school district can prepare its students for a world and job market set to only increase in its complexity and its speed.

The purpose of the session was to help the Trustees clarify both for themselves and for the district as a whole what the goals of the school district are

for its graduates, and what skills and competencies they wish for Winters JUSD graduates to possess when they leave at the high school level. To do this, Trustees worked with Boonchouy and

Girimonte to create a first draft that will serve as the school district’s “north star” in the words of Boonchouy.

Boonchouy began the session with a deceptively simple

question, asking the trustees, “What is the purpose of school?”

The Trustees provided a number of answers that built off one another. Trustee Everado Zaragoza said it is to bring out the potential and the interests of students. Trustee Joedy Michael described the importance of gaining knowledge of the world and how it works, as well as noting its key feature of being free and accessible to all people. Board President Carrie Green said schools are meant to provide education, but that education itself is layered and can include both See PROFILE, Page 5

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Kathleen Salguero Trepa has served at the helm as the Winters City Manager since November 2020.

Winters Police, schools address concerns around recent Davis stabbings

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Trustee Everardo Zaragoza and President Carrie Green work to organize post-it notes of skills they’d like to see Winters graduates have upon exiting the school district.

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The third annual Winters High School Alumni Fun Bowl saw the odd year team defeating the even year team, 12-8. The game was played in November, 1982, with Joe E. Ogando (1971), pictured before the game, leading the winning team at quarterback and receiving the MVP trophy. The game was played the weekend before Thanksgiving, drawing record crowds in the fundraiser for the Winters Athletic Department. Bruce Rominger (1975) saved the game for the odd squad with an interception late in the game. There were rumors that you could see tears in the eyes of quarterback John Carbahal (1972) at the end of the game. The odd team was coached by Arn Williams, while no one would admit to coaching the even team.

Helen K. Hosier formerly of Winters, California, has graduated to Heaven to be with her Lord God. She passed from this life into Life Everlasting Sunday, April 23, at home, in her sleep, in Henderson, Nevada where she had been living with her son, Kraig Kooiman for a short time. Born Jan. 26, 1928 in Hull, Iowa to her recently widowed mother, Mrs. Hatti Westra who was a resilient young and godly Dutch mother with strong faith and reliance upon God and the Bible; Helen lived her life fatherless, yet she always was quick to say that God was a wonderful Father to her.

Helen is preceeded into eternity by her father Henry J. Westra, mother Hatti Brunsting Westra, brother Tony Westra, sister Dorothy Westra Cook, and husband Herman R. Hosier, son Barry John Kooiman, grandsons Justin Kooiman and Pieter Kooiman, granddaughter Amanda Kooiman, former husband Virgil Kooiman and many friends and family;

145 Years Ago

May 4, 1878

(From the files of the Winters Advocate)  Our Postmaster, Mr. Moody, and Dr. Gregory are erecting a fine windmill and tank on their premises.  Uncle Joe Hulse, proprietor of the Occidental Saloon, thinks of carrying water all through the hotel in pipes.  Bowen Bros. fine new livery stable arrived at its destination on Main street yesterday morning after the numerous accidents and delays.

130 Years Ago

May 6, 1893

Henry Bentley has been hauling sand from Sweeney creek this week, using four horses and two wagons. The sand will be used in making mortar for building the fireplaces, chimneys, etc., in William Brinck’s new house.

The S. P. pay car went up the road and back last Saturday, paying off the employ-

Obituaries

Years Ago

Dispatches from the Express archives.

ees on this branch.

Mrs. E. Hemenway and daughter, Esther, and Mrs. Cook, mother of Mrs. Hemenway, will leave next Tuesday for Chicago, where they have relatives, for a year’s visit.

95 Years Ago

May 4, 1928

Organization meeting of the new Town Board was held Tuesday. James H. Roseberry was selected as mayor by unanimous vote.

Sixteen cars of lambs left Winters yesterday afternoon by special train.  Perry Culton’s Dodge touring car was stolen from in front of the Presbyterian church at about 9 o’clock last evening during choir practice, and found

later wrecked across the creek.

80 Years Ago

May 7, 1943

A senior class of 15 girls and 13 boys will graduate from high school at exercises set for June 2. Donald Marlow and Vernon Bruhn who are in Coast Guard service will not be present. Myra Duncan is validictorian and Juanita Lopez salutatorian.  A 10-classroom temporary wooden building is to be erected soon for use next fall. The new school house will be put just back of the present ruined building. Plans have been prepared and approved by the state board and will cost from $10,000 to $15,000.

she was the last of her generation in her circle of family and friends to “arrive” into Heaven.

Helen is survived by her adoring children Tonia Kooiman Thompson, Rhonda Kooiman Petrillo and Kraig Kooiman. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren and is survived by seven, Quintin Thompson, Heidi Thompson Massicotte, Dustin Petrillo, Leah Petrillo Parker, Christa Petrillo Haefner, Jesse Kooiman and Molly Kooiman Barber and 10 great-grandchildren.

Helen was a prolific author of over 70 Christian-published books. Some of her

works consisted of “100 Christian Women Who Changed the 20th Century,” “William and Catherine Booth: Founders of The Salvation Army,” “Cameos: Women Fashioned by God,” “Living Cameos, Silhouettes: Women Behind Great Men,” “The Thinking Christian Woman,” “The Lois Legacy: Passing on a Lasting Faith to Your Grandchildren,” “Transformed: Behind the Scenes With Billy Graham,” “Jesus Love in Action” and a multitude of others. She also wrote radio scripts for Haven of Rest radio broadcast for a number of years. She was an acquisitions editor for Thomas Nelson Publishers, one of the largest in

A Celebration of Life will be on May 20 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park for Matt Friend.

Matt’s life ended short at the age of 33 on Feb. 28, in Woodland.

We will be getting together to remember Matt Friend, as a resident of Winters and friend to many.

Matt was the youngest son of Kim Creamer (deceased), brother to Ryan Finnegan of Vacaville, parents Jake and Lisa Finnegan of Vacaville, grandparents John and Ruschalle Creamer (deceased), nephew of Greg and Lynne Creamer of Winters,

the nation. She was a featured guest public speaker for numerous conventions and seminars all over the world and featured as a guest on numerous Christian television broadcasts — CBN more than once. In her early years, she and her husband owned two Christian Bookstores in Buena Park and Bellflower, California. In Helen’s later years, she wrote a column in the Winters Express called “Over a Cup of Coffee” and owned Beautiful Finds, an antique store in Winters.

In 2001 Helen K. Hosier was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Angel Award, presented to her by John Tesh, for her Excellence in Media

(this was only the second time this award was given — previously it was given to Billy Graham at that time.) In 2002, Helen was awarded another Angel Award for her book “The Lois Legacy: Passing on a Lasting Faith to Your Grandchildren.” She was not college educated and accredits her success to her Heavenly Father — Her life verse has been “Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye.” Her accomplishments are impressive, her humility was spectacular with love and grace towards others.

The advice from a woman who lived to be 95 is to “Trust your-

Sheila Jo Neave passed away at her home in Winters on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born on Jan. 14, 1950, in Akron, Iowa. Her husband Charles preceded her in death, parents LaVonne (Henry) and Francis “Fritz” Hall.

self to the God Who made you, for He will never fail you.” “Be kind, tenderhearted, forgiving one another even as God in Christ has forgiven you.” A wonderful way to live according to Helen is in Ephesians 5:8–20. Her favorite passage from the Bible is found in Psalm 119 — all 176 verses! Helen loved Winters... and she loved her neighbors! A complete summary of Helen’s accomplishments may be found at www.creativeenterprisesltd. com/helen-hosier-2.

A Celebration of Life at Pioneer Church, 205 Russell St. in Winters on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. A reception follows.

and nephew of John Creamer of Texas.

Multiple family members will be putting this event together. We look forward to saying “hello” and bringing closure to Matt’s life.

Sheila grew up in the Le Mars, Iowa area and moved to Alaska with her parents and brother Jim in 1954 where they homesteaded in Sterling, Alaska. She graduated from Kenai Central High School in 1968. After high school in Alaska, she moved to the Napa, California area and worked in the hospitality areas at several of the Napa area wineries including the Harvest Inn, Franciscan Vineyards, V Sattui Winery and the Cuvaison Winery as well as The Embassy Suites.

Left to cherish her

memories are her brother Jim Hall and wife Mary (Spirit Lake, Iowa); two sons Marc Renspurger (Napa, California) his wife Patricia, grandchildren Lilly, Marc III and his wife Brianna, great-grandchild Ryder. Matt Renspurger (Meridian, Idaho) and his wife Tracy, grandchildren Kolby, Sydney, Ashlee, Brooke, Petra and Killian.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

Helen Arlene Hosier

Courtesy photo Helen Arlene Hosier

Sheila Jo Neave

Courtesy photo Sheila Jo Neave

Matt Friend

Courtesy photo Matt Friend

Picked by Charley Wallace

Public Safety Report

City of Winters

Fire

April 18: Medical Aid 800 block of Jackson Street

~Medical Aid 400 block of Main Street

~Medical Aid 20000 block of CR29A

~Medical Aid 100 block of East Baker Street

April 19: Medical Aid 200 block of Anderson Avenue

~Medical Aid 100 block of Orchard Lane

~Medical Aid 100 block of Broadview Lane

~Public Assist 800 block of Jackson Street

April 20: Medical Aid 400 block of Morgan Street

~Medical Aid East Ab-

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bey Street/ Elliot Street

~Medical Aid 400 block of Morgan Street

April 21: Medical Aid 100 block of Lauren Court

~Medical Aid 200 block of Rosa Avenue

~Medical Aid 100 block of Caselli Court

~Medical Aid 100 Block of East Baker Street

April 23: Vegetation

Fire NB I505/ Putah Creek Road

~Smoke Investigation 100 block of Grant Avenue

~Mutual aid HWY 128

April 24: Medical Aid

28000 block of HWY 128

April 25: Vehicle Accident I505/ CR 31

~Medical Aid 400 block of Morgan Street

~Lift Assist 900 Block of

during construction and that it isn’t uncommon for signs to be added after the initial construction.

Railroad Avenue

~Structure Fire 600 block of Ivy Loop

~Medical Aid 400 block of Main Street

Police

Arrest Log

April 19: Juvenile (Age Unk), Charges: Threaten crime with intent to terrorize, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

April 20: Juvenile (Age Unk); Charges: Threaten crime with intent to terrorize, Obstruct/Resist/etc peace officer; Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

April 22: Guevara, Blanca (Age 34), Charges: Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant, Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

~Marks, Russ David (Age 74), Charges: Santa Clara Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

April 24: Johnson, Thomas Alan (Age 60), Charges: Battery, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

April 25: Anderson, Destinee Renee (Age 37); Charges: Negligent Discharge of BB Gun, Public Intoxication; Disposition: Transported to Yolo County Jail

April 26: Luna, Alexis (Age 18); Charges: Under the influence of narcotics, Possession of a controlled substance, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear ~McGowan, June Lavette (Age 57), Charges:

West Sacramento Warrant, Disposition: Released on Notice to Appear

Report Log

April 20: 10:23 a.m., 400th block of Edwards Street, Vehicle Tow

~7:41 p.m., 700th block of Dutton Street, Audible Alarm

April 21: 12 p.m., 100th block of Caselli Court, APS Referral

~9:48 a.m., 1000th block of Village Circle, Vehicle Towed

~3:30 p.m., 400th block of Anderson Avenue, Criminal Threats

~11:50 p.m., 100th block of Grant Avenue, Trespassing

April 25: 7:58 a.m., E. Grant Avenue/Walnut Lane, Hit and Run

CRIME

Lake levels

Commissioner Judith Arce asked if it was normal for a site to request another sign so long after its construction, and wondered if this sign in addition to existing signs on site would be “overkill.”

Skierski noted that the applicant did note the “general location” of the sign

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Commission Vice Chair Lisa Baker asked Assistant City Attorney Martin de los Angeles “would it be appropriate to specify that staff would review the material that’s going to be used. To which de los Angeles said that would be “a reasonable condition to impose.” Commission Chair Gregory Contreras asked if a condition regarding upkeep could also be added, which the

attorney also confirmed. Baker wondered if “imposing both seems harsh” and Contreras agreed that the commission should “err on the side of not interfering too much” while also acknowledging, “there should be some kind of metric so we don’t ruin our nice corridor.” The recommendation was passed unanimously, with Baker adding it will be “with the proviso that we add a condition of approval for required maintenance.”

the incidents.

Continued from Page 3 hide the plastic” and that the sign’s letters will be individually illuminated rather than the entire plastic face.

“All Winters JUSD schools remain open. It is the priority of administrators and staff to ensure the safety of all our students. Our safety protocols and procedures are in place, and communications will be sent via ParentSquare should there be a need to secure our campuses,” the message stated.

Anonymous tips can be directed to the Davis PD’s crime tip line at 530-747-5460.

According to Rick Pile of the Solano Irrigation District, on Tuesday, May 2 the Lake Berryessa water level was 430.90 feet above sea level, with storage at 1,383,911 acre-feet of

water. Evaporation averaged 272 acrefeet of water per day. The SID is diverting 296 cubic feet per second of water in the Putah South Canal, with 44 cubic feet per second flowing at the Diversion Dam.

Annual Garage Sale of the Rich and Famous

The annual ‘Winters Garage Sale of the Rich and Famous’ will once again been held on Mother’s Day weekend.

to enroll about three new kids.

For multi-family homes, Murray notes that Winters is anomalous since typically that number is lower than single-family homes, but is actually around seven students for every 10 homes.

For affordable housing, King found that the district can expect “more than a student per unit” which “is where you really see those large numbers.”

Combining this data, Murray says King projects that of 1,389 units built, the school district can expect somewhere around 213 students generated by the 2029–30 school year. But Murray also clarified that this estimate is based on averages and factors that aren’t under anyone’s control, such as changes in the housing market, families switching between school districts and the actual number that may deviate from their calculations.

The residential developments looked at in the study included the LDS Subdivision

Continued from Page 3 understaning of content as well as emotional intelligence and social skills. Trustee Kristen Trott succinctly described the purpose of schools to be shaping their students to be successful, thoughtful, and productive. Trustee Sterling Davis closed by saying it is to educate “the whole child” to successfully participate in our society and workforce.

Boonchouy noted that all these answers are correct, but also goes to show that schools are responsible for an immense amount in regards to their students, and asked trustees, “How do we do everything that’s high stakes

and Winters Highlands (which are already under construction), Walnut 10 (construction has begun), the Farmstead Division (still in planning phases), and the Winters 183 project which has been proposed as a concept, but no official proposal has been submitted to the city of Winters.

developments didn’t end up being built in the event of another housing collapse like in 2008. Murray said that even if “everything grinds to a halt, no new homes being built for the better part of a decade” the school district would be “instead of growing, more like growing steady” and then

the school district and state’s own reporting.

Board President Green asked how these projections differed from previous ones, and Murray said that “the single biggest (difference) is really the transitional kindergarten” which he said was too high, with this newer estimate being more accurate.

This year it will be on Saturday, May 13th. The City Park on Main Street will not be available this year.

Instead, citizens are encouraged to have their own private garage sale at their house and/or within their own neighborhood

There will be postings on social media and in several newspapers promoting this citywide sale. If you have any questions, you may contact the organizers at 530-795-4919.

When looked at alongside birthrates that have plateaued and the rates of student migration, the overall project for the district is a moderate growth out to 2029–30 buoyed by TK enrollments and housing developments.

Trustees asked a few questions regarding Murray’s presentation.

Trustee Everardo Zaragoza asked what the projections would look like if the housing

really well?”

Boonchouy clarified that the goal of not just this session but of the entire school district leadership is to make sure its efforts, plans and priorities are “not spinning its wheels in different directions” and to “build coherence so efforts all go in the same direction, are specific and all point in the same direction” ensuring all the different elements of a Winters JUSD student’s education are met.  The next portion of the session was discussing the history of education in the US, including its roots in the desire for business and factory owners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to have a workforce with a basic education designed around lower-skill industrial

decreasing later. Further, even if housing development slows down “it doesn’t take you much to offset (the decrease(...so any amount of housing will fill in that gap.”

Trustee Joedy Michael said the projections show the need for early child care and also asked Murray how King Consulting gathered their data on the English-learner population of Winters, to which Murray said King largely relies on

jobs, a system of basics that hasn’t fundamentally changed in the intervening century.

Instead, Boonchou encouraged the trustees to think of the new world Winters JUSD students are going into, with technological, economic, and social changes happening at such a rapid pace that the skills a modern graduate needs are no longer compatible with this older style of education.

The first places Boonchouy pointed to were surveys from what major business employers and organizations in Winters say they are looking for in their employees, which includes subject competencies but also things like business fundamentals, problem-solving,

In response to a question from Michael about how often these estimates should be conducted, Murray said that given the number of unpredictable variables in this estimate, from births to the housing market, he advised running these estimates “every couple of years,”  Murray continued, “It’s always the best that we can tell you with what we know at the time we’re doing it, and every single week, month, year that goes by, there’s more stuff that’s out that we couldn’t have known at the time we were doing it, so every couple of years would be my personal recommendation.”

collaboration, initiative, and punctuality, which show the broader array of areas students must be shaped in school.  Boonchouy concluded the session by acknowledging that COVID had a deleterious effect on all of education, but that the next school year may be the perfect opportunity for renewing and refining the efforts of educators to not just meet old goals but to set new ones for a new era of a more complete education, as well as a promise that the school district was going to take the brainstorming provided during this rough draft and refine it into a coherent set of goals that will allow Winters JUSD to achieve its goals and reward the hard work of its staff and its students.

“The single biggest (difference is really the transitional kindergarten (enrollment numbers).”

Rob Murray, King Consulting

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YCF identifies challenges for nonprofits

Yolo Community Foundation

Special to the Express

The Yolo Community Foundation released its third annual State of the Yolo Nonprofit Sector Report in April. The report enables the Yolo County community to understand the needs and concerns of Yolo nonprofits and to support those nonprofits as they serve our Yolo County community. This year’s report focuses on how nonprofits are emerging from the pandemic and what their greatest concerns are for their next fiscal year. To read the complete report, visit https://bit.ly/YCFStateofthe Sector2023.

Four main themes emerged from YCF’s research:

• Expenses outpacing revenues: Nonprofits need stable revenue to cover increasing costs and potentially declining donations. For instance, 48 percent of respondents expect inflation will drive down revenues and 37 percent expect stock market returns to do the same. According to one respondent, “I anticipate a recession and/or fear of a recession will impact us similarly to the financial impact of COVID-19.”

• Maintaining services amid high demand and limited resources: Demand for community services is expected to rise, with rising prices and the end of COVID-related government assistance programs. Limited resources

and funding leave nonprofits struggling to meet community needs – 32 percent worry they will need to cut programming. One respondent reports, “Inflation levels have had a two-fold bite: it increases the amount of need in our community and increases our costs to meet that increased need.”

• Underpaid and overworked staff and the critical need for volunteers: The success of a nonprofit organization largely depends on the hard work and dedication of its employees and/or volunteers. Nonprofits are facing ongoing burnout among staff and volunteers, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability, climate change, and political polarization. Chronic understaffing and underpayment of qualified employees, coupled with declining volunteerism, has left many nonprofits struggling to keep up with community demands. Says one respondent, “I am most worried about providing sustainable salary increase to staff.”

• Nonprofits’ continued call for more unrestricted funding: Yolo County nonprofits are urging for unrestricted funding to enhance their flexibility and respond to evolving needs. They seek more autonomy in allocating funds to deliver on their missions, which can be achieved by embracing trust-based philanthropic giving and empowering nonprofits and communi-

ties to distribute resources equitably. In particular, respondents call for multiyear unrestricted support and simplified paperwork requirements. According to one respondent, “We need additional unrestricted funding for (building our) infrastructure.” YCF has assembled the following call to action for local donors, elected officials and community members.

Recommendations for Donors:

• Trust that our local nonprofit professionals know best how to serve the community. Engage in trustbased philanthropy practices. Provide unrestricted and/or general operating support which supports capacity building and allows nonprofit organizations to be nimble.

• Invest in endowments and building reserve funds. Funding endowments and supporting a nonprofit to build cash reserves is an investment in a nonprofit’s sustainability, innovation, and growth.

• Fund the full cost of doing business. Offer grants that take into account the entire cost for a nonprofit to implement and deliver on its mission.

Recommendations for Elected Officials:

• Reduce restrictions and complexity of government grants to let nonprofits be nimble and reduce the staffing burden associated with

reporting.

• Increase funding to nonprofits, which are increasingly taking on services that the government has performed in the past.

• Raise awareness of the critical roles nonprofits play in our community.

Recommendations for Community Members

• Return to (or start!) volunteering. Volunteers are essential to many of our Yolo nonprofits, and volunteers gain physical and mental health benefits from the act of volunteering. Consider donating your time, your skills, etc.

• Make monetary donations — even a little goes a long way to a local nonprofit. Consider identifying a local nonprofit whose work you truly value and commit to providing them with consistent cash donations. This type of sustained funding addresses an important need for many nonprofitsa reliable, sustainable cash flow.

• Learn about Yolo County nonprofits, for instance at www.bigdayofgiving.org and in YCF’s upcoming Yolo County Nonprofit Directory (view it at www.yolocf.org). Learn how they are serving our community and how you can support them in their mission.

The report is based on survey responses from 59 of local nonprofits, collected in February 2023, supplemented by interviews with a cross-section of executive directors.

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Historical Mural Project, providing a uniquely creative and artistic opportunity for Winters’ youths to learn about the town’s history and translate that into an exterior mural, beautifying Winters one wall at a time.

The Winters Senior Foundation is a local nonprofit, all-volunteer, community-based organization representing and advocating for the senior population in the City of Winters and surrounding areas.

Winters Healthcare Foundation is a small Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate health care to each person, regardless of his or her ability to pay.

The Putah Creek Council protects and enhances Putah Creek, its watershed and its tributaries through advocacy, education, and community-based stewardship.

Winters Robotics, Inc. is participating in BDOG for the first time this year. Winters Robotics’ goal is to provide support to Winters students as they build, program and compete in robotics programs.

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Progress Ranch hosts Masquerade Benefit at GPO on May 20

Progress Ranch Special to the Express

Enjoy live music, exciting auction items — vacations around the world and more — festive hors d’oeuvres, mouth-watering desserts and inspiring conversation. Also, enter the mask contest; bring a mask, make your own at the ball, or pick up a mask at the door! Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Most Creative, Best Group Effort and Best Mental Health Awareness Inspired.

Progress Ranch Treatment Services for Children is requesting your support for our first annual Masquerade Benefit to be held at the beautiful Grand Prince Odeum in Winters on May 20. Our organization lost vital funding during the pandemic and our benefit was created to raise proceeds that will support critical care and mental health treatment for some of California’s most vulnerable children and families. To learn more about our program, visit progressranch.com.

We are currently looking for benefit sponsors. Sponsors will be recognized at this signature event with more than 150 attendees. Acknowledgment for sponsorship groups will be published in print, highlighted on our website, recognized on social media and prominently displayed at the event. Select sponsors will also have a chance to speak on their group's behalf at the event. There are many ways you can join as a participant or sponsor of Progress Ranch’s Masquerade Benefit to make a significant difference in the lives of children and families who desperately need mental health support. If interested in being a sponsor, please reach out to Darci Nunes at darci@ progressranch.org or 707-592-4795. Ticket link: https://progressranch-bloom.kindful. com/e/masquerade-benefit.

Left: The Winters Museum engages the community in local history; Above: Winters Music Boosters helps to fund travel and registration fees for Winters school bands and choirs. Courtesy photos

The Yolo Children’s Fund — helping the county’s neediest children

Special to the Express

Foster children are among the most underprivileged youngsters in Yolo County. On average, foster children change residences every six months and seldom have an opportunity to experience the benefits of a stable home environment. Most foster parents cannot afford to pay for swim lessons, soccer fees, gymnastics lessons, art classes, summer camp and a variety of educational opportunities that are available to most children in Yolo County. Some foster families cannot afford to purchase even sufficient school clothes that their foster children need. Often the Yolo Children’s Fund comes to the rescue.

An example is the case of Aaron and Joshua, who are two brothers placed in a single foster care home. Aaron is 16 and Joshua is 10. Both children have a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) who mentors the child and helps meet his needs. Aaron is intellectually gifted but is

behind in school. Aaron’s CASA asked the Children’s Fund to pay for tutoring for Aaron and to support summer school so that he could catch up and begin taking Advanced Placement classes. Joshua’s CASA asked the Children’s Fund to provide swimming lessons since Joshua still does not know how to swim at age 10. The Children’s Fund granted these requests and also paid for Joshua to go roller skating since he had nev-

er been skating. The Children’s Fund believes that these grants improved the lives of Aaron and Joshua. Since its founding 22 years ago, the Children’s Fund has heard hundreds of stories like Aaron’s and Joshua’s, and in response distributed more than $200,000 in grants to needy Yolo County children. The Children’s Fund has no paid staff and 95 percent of contributions go directly to grants for needy children.

Most foster parents cannot afford to pay for swim lessons, soccer fees, gymnastics lessons, art classes, summer camp and a variety of educational opportunities that are available to most children in Yolo County. Some foster families cannot afford to purchase even sufficient school clothes that their foster children need. Often the Yolo Children’s Fund comes to the rescue.

The more than 67 extremely disadvantaged children in foster care and the juvenile justice system who received Yolo Children’s Funds grants in 2022 would have gone without, absent the generosity and kindness of our donors. Up until recently, eligible children have been those in foster care and the juvenile justice system. Beginning in late 2022, however, we added as eligible children those in the Empower Yolo Shelter or Empower Yolo programs. The Yolo Children’s Fund

welcomes donations from the community. The Children’s Fund is an IRS 501(c) (3) organization, and all donations to the Children’s Fund are tax deductible.

If you would like more information about the Children’s Fund, visit our website at http://www.yolochildrensfund.org. Our website includes a list of some of our donors. The children we serve very much appreciate your support.

Please note that the children’s names in this article are fictitious.

We support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human tra cking, and other crime victims, the homeless, and families in need. For info on services visit empoweryolo.org We have $40,700 in matching funds thanks to our generous matching donors. Double the impact of your donation for Empower Yolo by donating on May 4.

Thursday, May 4

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

Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee

6:30 p.m., City Hall Large Conference Room (Abbey Street entrance)

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

Saturday, May 6

WHS Student Garden Art Show, 10-12 p.m., Winters Community Library Teaching Garden (708 Railroad Ave.)

Monday, May 8

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

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

Monday, May 15

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

Tuesday, May 16 Winters City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council chamber (318 First St.), Zoom Meeting info, check www.cityofwinters.org/ city-council-meetings_/

Monday, May 17

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

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

WTC Presents Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding May 5-7., Green River Brewing & Taproom Park, Tickets and showtimes visit www.winterstheatre.org.

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 Saturday of the month, 6 p.m. (sign-ups begin at 5 p.m.), Downtown Main Street. 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.

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Smaller parade, same spirit

third place. The last duck pulled from the creek belonged to Stacey Hall. Hall will receive a flock of ducks in the 2024 Duck Derby event.

Second Place: Mieka McClain, Brooke Plechaty, Nora Nolan, and Emily Adams;

Third Place: Owen and Alba Unger

Wagon/Scooter

Alameda; Third Place: Michol and Bryant Prado-Garcia

Main Parade

• Sweepstakes

Award: Roxie’s Flower Truck

The Kiwanis Club of Winters organized the 9th annual Duck Derby on Friday, April 28, outside of the Winters Community Center. Children were invited to plant sunflower or California poppy seeds and play in a cloud of bubbles as community members adopted the last of the rubber duck racers.

With kayakers at the ready, the ducks dove into Putah Creek. Some tapped out early, while others floated lazily toward the finish line. The 2023 Duck Derby winners included Joel Kling’s duck in first, Bob Young’s duck in second place and Dawn Edwards’ duck in

The number of entries in this year’s Youth Day Main Parade was fewer in numbers, but it didn’t stop the community from lining the streets to wave and celebrate those who signed up to march down Main Street. This year’s Kiddie Parade and Main Parade winners include:

Kiddie Parade

• Sweepstakes

Award: MaryElla and LillyBelle Galabasa

Decorated Bicycle

• First Place: Audrey and Leah Gallo, and Finnegan Nolan; Second Place: Jay Vickrey; Third Place: Josiah Gisi

Costume

• First Place: Sadie and Noelle Balogh;

• First Place: Marcus and Mariah Langum; Second Place: Abby and Jack Nelson; Third Place: Max and Matias Sanchez

Pet

• First Place: KJ

Kaeser and Olivia

Driver; Second Place: June Lonergan; Third Place: Cooper Connolly Group

• First Place: Alessandra and Cesar Jesus; Second Place: Brinn and Chelsea Medina; Third Place: Cody and Brynlee Johnston

Mini Float

• First Place: Emerson Skaggs; Second Place: Camryn and Carson Conner, June Lonergan, and Dahlia

Floats

• First Place Other Schools Float: Winters Middle School Club Live

Marching Units

• First Place Senior

Marching Unit: Napa Pepperettes Senior Baton Corps. Napa, CA

• First Place Junior Marching Unit: Winters Girl Scouts Marching Unit, Second Place Junior Marching Unit: Napa Pepperettes Junior Baton Corps. Napa, CA

Bands

• First Place High School Band: Winters High School Band

• First Place Junior

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JV baseball remains undefeated

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

For 58 years now, Manny Garcia — the living legend — has been coaching baseball. Although his 79th birthday is around the corner, age has done nothing to diminish his unparalleled coaching ability which is made all the more apparent by the Winters High School junior varsity baseball team’s undefeated league record.

The word ‘coaching,’ however, doesn’t quite encapsulate Garcia’s method of leadership. Rather, he helps cultivate respect for the game, inspires belief in his players who may be down on themselves and imparts to the young men under his tutelage valuable life lessons to take with them beyond the baseball field.

With 58 years of coaching under his belt, retiring had crossed his mind entering the 2023–24 season. That sentiment was knocked out of the park when young players, moving up to the junior varsity level, let him know how much they wanted him to be their coach. Blessed — or cursed — with a bleeding heart, Garcia agreed to come back and coach.

“We’re undefeated in league, but I don’t tell my team that, because I’m superstitious,” Garcia said talking about his team’s season so far. “Their chemistry is very good. They’re

finally playing together, they do what I tell them and that’s what’s most important in the game.”

To Garcia, one of the standout moments of the WHS junior varsity baseball team’s stellar season came in a nonleague game against Woodland Christian. While the game was a 5–4 loss, Garcia recalls the efforts of sophomore Jordan Wojan, claiming he played in the outfield and was making catches like a major leaguer. From the catches to throws that kept runners from advanc-

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ing the bases, Garcia raved at Wojan’s performance and also claimed varsity head coach, Austin Calvert will be quite pleased to have Wojan on his squad next year.

“I treat my players like men. I don’t disrespect any of them. If they get out of line, I take them to the side and tell them what they’re doing wrong. I respect the way they feel because they’re still kids, but you still got to push them a little bit to bring the real men out of

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The WHS JV baseball team worked together to build its winning record. See

Clockwise from top left: Rubber ducks make their way to finish; Canine columnist Sophie greets her fans; Youth Royal Court; A Los Caporales Charros dancer; Noelle and Sadie Balogh.

Secure a home while prices are low, the tide may change

By Joedy Michael Special to the Express

What a difference a year makes! A year ago, we entered the Spring home-buying season with prevailing interest rates below 3 percent, elevated home prices (the average price paid in Winters in April 2022 reached $663,000),

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The Winters Median Sold Price hit $628,000 in March,

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and many economists think we may have hit bottom in March and prices should begin increasing again from that point on. Our biggest challenge this Spring will be the lack of inventory, unless you are interested in a new home. Of the 21 current listings, 12 of them are in new/ newer developments (built after 2020).

That ratio of new builds is not common and reflects our town’s growth trajectory. With the median price of these homes being $670,000, they have many configurations ranging from $560,000–$824,000 and may be for people looking to get into this market, especially if it starts to gain more momentum.

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Baseball hits in two wins over Willows

By Aaron Geerts Express staff writer

Although it suffered two losses to East Nicolaus last week, the Winters High School varsity baseball club came out ready to rock and roll last week against Willows High School.

One of the Warriors’ lethal lefties, Anthony Duran, took the mound in the first game against the Honkers at home on Tuesday, April 25, and delivered a no-hitter. Duran’s performance included eight strikeouts and no earned runs. Unfortunately, the Warriors racked up a handful of errors that yielded three runs for the Honkers.

However, the Warriors’ bats were awake and ravenous as the team would rattle off six hits with two doubles before winning the game 8-3.

Two days later on Thursday, April 27, the Warriors

hit the road and faced the Honkers in their home nest. This time around, Jordan Calvert was on the bump for the Warriors and tallied up eight strikeouts, and allowed only one earned run.

Meanwhile, the Warrior offense remained as potent as ever with AJ Pignataro hitting a triple and a double, with Calvert hitting a triple himself. As a team, the Warriors racked up seven hits and plucked the Honkers 5–1.

“After last week’s losses, I’m happy about how we responded and came out and played. I think it showed a lot of maturity that we were able to, not necessarily flush last week, but just put it in the back of the mind and move on. That just shows a lot of growth and maturity with the team,” said head coach, Austin Calvert. “That’s very important heading into playoffs because, in playoffs,

every game is the most important game in the world. If you bring one game into another, you’re at a huge disadvantage,” Calvert said. “I also wanted to highlight the success of Antho-

ny Duran, especially after last week in East Nicolaus.

To have a rough outing and then to turn around and perform the way that he did against Willows was just fantastic. And the Warrior

bats in general too. From struggling last week to this week finding barrels and putting the ball in play and making the other team make plays, it’s really cool to see,” Calvert said.

WMS Cardinals win YCAL Championship

By Sydney Andrade

Express staff writer

On Thursday, April 20 the Winter Middle School girls soccer team won the YCAL (York County Alliance for Learning) Championships against Douglass Middle School by a score of 4–3.

“We were down 2–0 early in the game and then 3–1 … I think deep down inside all the girls knew we could still win the game. They were so focused on realizing this objective they had set

out from the beginning of the season. They left it all out on the field,” said head coach Alex Monsalve. While Maci Dodic scored all four goals for the Cardinals, with assists from Aylin Molina and Idaly Sanchez the victory was truly a team effort.

“Ava Coker was a true leader in the defensive third. The attack was great and resilient. Every goal we scored edged the momentum close to us until we grabbed the winner with 12 min-

utes left,” said Monsalve.

Dodic was on fire against Douglass, scoring all four goals for Winters, with assists from both Aylin Molina and Idaly Sanchez.

The skill and talent that was out on the field was inspiring. The team was well-balanced in all positions. The girls played a very smart game and they wanted to win so badly. They were resilient. They were talking to each other and working together and ultimately that is what gave them the edge they needed over Douglass.

While everyone was fit to play in the YCAL Championship games, there were some injuries throughout the season that required the sixth and seventh graders to step up and fill in for the eighth graders while they recovered.

“A special thank you to the eighth graders for being amazing leaders and setting a great example for our sixth and seventh graders,” said Monsalve.

The WMS girls soccer team is the 2023 YCAL Champions, an achievement that Winters can hopefully continue to replicate in future seasons.

Jordan Wojan, a Winters High School sophomore, is Pisani’s Athlete of the Week. Although he’s still learning the ins and outs of the game, Wojan has been a key contributor to the junior varsity baseball squad’s undefeated season making plays reminiscent of a crafty veteran. “Jordan’s a right-hander who’s got speed, he’s stolen a lot of bases and he’s learned how to hit to the opposite field,” raved junior varsity head coach, Manny Garcia. “He’s very easy going, he listens and just comes and plays.”

Jordan Wojan

Justice Madsen watches from second after hitting a double.

KS Winters Photography/ Courtesy photo

KS Winters Photography/Courtesy photo

The WMS girls soccer team won the YCAL Championships.

KS Winters Photography/Courtesy photo

Maci Dodic scored all four goals for Winters, with assists from both Aylin Molina and Idaly Sanchez.

One more Youth Day has come and gone

Was this year’s Youth Day a success? I guess it depends on which side of the curb you are standing. From my point of reference, the Rotary Pancake/Sausage Breakfast, was a huge success. If you were hoping for a longer parade, maybe not so good for your team. I heard that the alumni baseball game was well-played, as were the games at the park. There have been 85 Youth Days and this one won’t go down as the best, or the worst. I’m just glad that people are still stepping up to keep Youth Day alive. Society changes as does Winters. Unfortunately, I didn’t see much of this year’s activities. It always takes longer to clean up after the breakfast than it does to set it up. By the time we were locking up the Community Center and heading down Main Street to see the parade, people were already walking back to their cars. I had heard

that there weren’t that many parade entries, and I guess the rumor was true.

Like most fundraisers, the breakfast wouldn’t take place if it weren’t for the support of local merchants. The Buckhorn and Putah Creek Café, every year, ask their distributors to donate a lot of the food and beverages to the Rotary breakfast. As I was stressing out over finding where all of the supplies for the breakfast were delivered, I watched as Emarie VanGalio quietly went about her job and pointed me in the right direction. When the syrup didn’t show up, she found me enough to calm me down.

On Saturday morning,

at 5 a.m., I realized that I hadn’t picked up the butter. I was wondering how early Emarie got up. I waited until 6 before I started texting, and she told me the butter was in the refrigerator at the Buckhorn and that the kitchen crew would be there before 7 a.m. to let me in. Our breakfast starts at seven, and, luckily, Chris Jones had enough at home to get us started. I supervise one, sometimes two, breakfasts a year and it is nerve-racking. I looked at Emarie and asked her how she does this, every day? She laughed. There are jobs that I don’t like; sheetrocking and roofing come to mind, now I’m adding

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restaurateur to the list.

Thanks to everyone who helps make Youth Day a hometown event, and those that support Youth Day in many different ways.

A few quick thoughts.

• The Sacramento Kings had a good season, even if they did lose in seven games to the Warriors. There is always next year, and with a young team, I am looking forward to next year’s playoffs.

• I was just getting used to our new city manager, Kathleen Trepa, but she has decided that life is too short to keep working full-time, and is retiring. I wish her well.

• The Big Day of Giving is Thursday. There are plenty of local nonprofits that could use your help. Log on to one of their websites and give until it hurts. If you can’t think of any, the Winters Friends of the Library or the Historical Society of Winters can always use your support. Have a good week.

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The month of May brings lovely flowers but it also brings an opportunity to give! The Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 4 and the Winters Friends of the Library will be participating. But you don’t have to wait until May 4 to give. Early donations started April 20 and will continue through May 4. Our all-volunteer organization supports our community library by providing funds for special programs and expansion of collections, including books and online services. In addition, WFoL reaches out to the community with cultural experiences, such as concerts, speakers, Shakespeare theater, and holiday events as well as free books for children and gifts for newborn babies. This year we’re raising money to improve accessibility to the circulation desk and to improve the computer island. And we will continue to support programs and collections. To learn more about Winters Friends of the Library and to donate, please go to wfol.org now and give!

LINDA SPRINGER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Sybill Jane Anderson, aka Sybill Anderson, aka Sybil J Anderson

CASE NO PR-1990-19733

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: Sybill Jane Anderson aka Sybill Anderson aka Sybil J Anderson

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Eric Anderson in the Superior Court of California, County of: Yolo

The Petition for Probate requests that: Eric Anderson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taki ng certain very important actions however the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as fol-

lows: Date: May 24 2023 Time: 9:00 A M Dept : 11 Room:

Located at 1000 Main Street Woodland CA 95695

If you object to the granting of the petition you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney If y ou a r e a c r edit or or a c ont inge nt c r e dit or of t he dec e d e n t , y o u m u s t f i l e y o u r c l a i m w i t h t h e c o u r t a n d m a i l a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code or (2)

available from the court clerk

Find inspiration with UCCE Yolo Master Gardeners

By Denise Cottrell Master Gardener of Yolo County

As you busy yourself with spring planting, I have a question for you. Have you considered adding California native plants to your garden? A mix of native and non-native plants in your garden can improve opportunities for a diversity of pollinator species.

Once established, many native plants need minimal irrigation beyond normal rainfall. Natives help save water, require lower maintenance, and provide important habitats for birds, butterflies, moths, and beneficial insects.

If you need some inspiration and ideas about planting California native plants, visit the Winters Community Library Teaching Garden. The garden, managed by UCCE Yolo Master Gardeners is open to the public during library hours. When you visit, if you happen upon the volunteer Master Gardeners tending to the garden, they would be happy to answer your questions and provide information about the garden.

If you have a specific garden query, you can ask a Master Gardener, in person, on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Master Gardener table at the Davis Farmers Market, located between the Rose Garden and the Sensory Garden. The Davis Farmers Market is held at Central Park, located at 4th and C Streets.

In West Sacramento, the UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners will also be able to answer your gardening questions at their twice-monthly gardening Question and Answer Desk, held at Lowes, 2250 Lake Washington Blvd., on the first and third Saturday of the month, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The May dates are May 6 and May 20.

If you would like to “dig” a little deeper into a specific topic, the UCCE Yolo Master Gardeners also provide workshops and talks which are free and open to the public. The events for May are listed below.

• Kitchen Garden Chat will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 10 to 11 a.m., on Zoom (https://ucanr.zoom. us/j/98028723763).

Kitchen Garden Chat meets monthly and provides tips for the edible garden. In addition to providing information on general edible garden care for the month of May, this month’s talk will also provide tips for container vegetable gardening.

If you happen to see some unwanted pests in your garden, attend this talk to learn how to control spring pests. This is the workshop to attend if have a question about edible gardens. UCCE Master Gardener Treva Valentine, always provides time for a question-and-answer period during her talks.

The Yolo Master Gardener/Yolo Library Garden Workshops meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, on Zoom.

• Correct Use of Pesticides in Urban Environment is the topic for the Yolo Master Gardener/Yolo Library Workshop to be held via Zoom (https:// yolocounty.zoom.us/j

/81855490863) on Thursday, May 11, from 3 to 4 p.m., Led by Liberty B. Galvin, Ph.D., a postdoctoral scholar in Horticulture & Agronomy, Weed Science, at UC Davis.

Attendees will learn important information about pesticide use. “Pesticides” refers to both herbicides and insecticides. This workshop will cover both organic and chemical-based pesticides. This presentation will cover how to keep yourself and others safe while using pesticides. It will cover the “signal words” found on a pesticide label, mixing requirements, proper application rate and methods, safe reentry interval into the application area, and container disposal.

• Gardening For YearRound Meals meets on the second Saturday of the month and provides information on year-round gardening. Attend this workshop on May 13, from 11–12 p.m., at Grace Garden located at the United Methodist Church (1620 Anderson Rd., Davis) to learn about a wide variety of gardening tips and information The topics for this month will cover everything from starting seeds outdoors and worm composting to growing fresh herbs and how to use them. In addition, if you are curious about planting and enjoying edible flowers, this is the workshop to help get you started.

• It Is Not It Is Not Too Early to Plan Your Winter Vegetable Garden is the topic for the second Yolo Master Gardener/Yolo Library Workshop. Join in via Zoom (https:// yolocounty.zoom.us/j/ 85423146057) on Thursday, May 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. and hear experienced UCCE Yolo County Master Gardener Mike Kluk describe the “how” and “when” to grow a successful winter vegetable garden.

It may seem counterintuitive; however, the end of May is not too early to decide where in your garden your winter vegetables will go, place whatever seed orders you want to order and secure other materials you may need. In addition,

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Yourself Just another perspective

By Helen Hemenway Special to the Express

The stomp

Gramps Says

We were there. Playoff Game 2 of the Sacramento Kings versus the Golden State Warriors. Draymond Green stomps the chest of the Kings’ Domantas Sabonis. It all happened so fast that from our vantage point, we really didn’t know what infraction had occurred until the incident was replayed on the stadium’s giant screen. In my mind, it was a message from the Warriors to “not mess with us.” It seems a miracle that the Kings have held their own against such a formable collection of players as the 2022 Championship Team. My granddaughter Madison, who works for the Warriors, secured two tickets for myself and my grandson Logan, who chauffeured me to the game. The next time I go, I will remember to take earplugs as hearing loss protection against the shouts of avid fans and the rattling of cowbells. The fans directly behind us were especially vocal with a running commentary of every play. When the ‘stomp’ was replayed on the overhead

screen I thought the rafters would not withstand the vibration of the abuse showered down upon Draymond Greene. We had a great time. Golden 1 Arena is an engineering marvel of how to squeeze 17,606 fans into a confined area. You could fit about twoand-a-half times the entire population of Winters into Golden 1 Center and still have room for their dogs and cats. The stairs in the stadium are very steep and the seating rows are exactly the opposite of the Brenden Theatre, where you can recline and still leave ample room for someone to pass. Pity the row in which someone my age has to exit often for a necessary reason. The entire row has to stand to honor passage.

Sophie Says I would recommend not squeezing both dogs and cats into Golden 1 Center at the same time.

Gramps often reflects on how fortunate he is to have grown grandchildren who can do such things as provide tickets, act as a chauffeur and be such good company at a ball game.

The Winters Senior Center is seeking funding for equipment and programming. Mail checks payable to Winter Senior Center Fund to: Yolo Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1264, Woodland, CA 95776

“Before Enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After Enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.” — Zen Proverb

I am my mother’s primary caregiver. Although I moved away from the small town of Winters many years ago, I find myself spending the majority of my days in this town of my “growing up” years to attend to my dear mother as she’s aged and has required more care.

This certainly wasn’t my plan, and as many of us have learned, life often gets in the way of our plans while we do our best to grasp for the extra ball (or five) thrown into our loop of many balls and plates we are already juggling in each of our circumscribed worlds. Being here more often has allowed me to think back on my school years and the people and places that have played their part in helping me structure my life’s foundation.

I recently took my mom over to the Winters History Museum to view the latest display of sports in Winters. It was interesting to see photos of the old high schools, gymnasiums and pools that have occupied former orchards in this agricultural town. There in the displays were photos of boys and girls teams of the kids with which I attended school. I thought to myself, what a rare concept to walk into a history museum and see snapshots of people from my past.

I usually think of museums as places to view the history of

people far away and in distant times, how they lived, what they created, and how their presence influenced the world in which we live today. I suppose I hadn’t previously realized this small town of Winters (as do many small towns in the world) played its part in becoming a piece of our world’s history! Silly me! If my father were still alive, he might have rolled his eyes at my “silliness” as he loved reading and exploring the history of the world, country and, yes, this small town of Winters where he also grew up.

I remember when I graduated from Winters High School, Class of 1980. I was one of those kids who couldn’t wait to get away from Winters to explore what else was out there. I was lucky, in that I had the opportunity to make my way through college, after which I felt ready to take on the world as many young people do during this time of their lives.

In my early 20s after securing a job as an assistant manager in a retail store in a town near the central California coastal area, I felt like I was on my way up. Day in and day out, I learned how the working world functions, and after feeling proud of myself for becoming independent and creating a new life, I stopped to ask myself, “Is this IT?” A former college roommate of mine, who was married and living in Wine Country having secured a position in marketing, reached out to me wondering the same thing.

She sent me a letter (we weren’t online with laptops

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and cell phones in those days) enclosed with a cartoon comic showing panels of Sisyphus pushing that giant, heavy ball up the hill only to find it had rolled back down to its starting point with Sisyphus showing a look of dismay. This depiction was repeated daily until Saturday and Sunday found Sisyphus dancing while wearing a festive pointed party hat, blasting his breath through an extending blow whistle, holding a can of beer and throwing confetti up into the air. After his happy weekend, Sisyphus is depicted, once again, shoving that giant, heavy ball back up the hill knowing it will roll back down and that he will have to continue this again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera…

Around this time in my life another former college friend and her toddler were in California visiting her dad while her husband was holding down the fort with his Air Force career in England. She and her husband were more traditional and had decided that he would be the provider while she would stay home and do the hard work of nurturing and raising their family.

We three friends were delighted to see each other and took a drive up the gorgeous California coast in the direction of Big Sur. We marveled at the beauty our wonderful state offers and laughed and shared our life experiences thus far.

I remember saying how, as a young single woman, starting a

Fideicomisarios aprueban el nuevo director de Waggoner Elementary

La Junta de Fideicomisarios aprobó un nuevo director para la Escuela Primaria Waggoner (Waggoner Elementary School) y también escuchó a una madre que compartió su descontento con la renuncia del director actual.

Lisa Dennis, Directora de Recursos Humanos, habló con los Fideicomisarios en la reunión de la Junta Escolar del Distrito Unificado de Winters (Winters Joint Unified School District – Winters JUSD) del pasado 6 de Abril para detallar la búsqueda de un nuevo director para Waggoner. De las siete solicitudes recibidas, Dennis dijo que tres candidatos fueron seleccionados para ser entrevistados frente a un panel de maestros de Waggoner, padres y personal clasificado y de liderazgo de Winters JUSD.

De los dos finalistas, se seleccionó a Christopher Marcoux. Marcoux es actualmente el subdirector de la Escuela Primaria Foxboro (Foxboro Elementary School) en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Travis (Travis Unified School District). Según Dennis, además de su experi-

encia administrativa actual, Marcoux tiene experiencia en la enseñanza de primaria, así como experiencia en capacitación en matemáticas y alfabetización.

“El Señor Marcoux es un líder que otorga un gran valor a la construcción de relaciones con el personal y los estudiantes.

Es un oyente atento que busca comprender, emplea prácticas restaurativas y brinda apoyo tranquilo y afectuoso,” dijo Dennis. “El equipo de Waggoner quería a alguien que se centrara en los niños, apoyara los desafíos de comportamiento, tuviera habilidades en alfabetización temprana y se preocupara por el personal. Sabemos que el Sr. Marcoux se destacará en estas y muchas otras áreas en su papel de director de Waggoner.”

El superintendente Rody Boonchouy dijo

que Marcoux será un activo para el equipo y esperan darle la bienvenida debido a su compasión por trabajar con los estudiantes más jóvenes del distrito escolar desde el jardín de infantes de transición hasta el segundo grado.

El impacto fiscal de la contratación es una compensación anual de $129,250 dólares. Los fideicomisarios aprobaron la colocación de Marcoux por unanimidad.

Marcoux estuvo presente en la reunión y les dijo a los fideicomisarios que después de escuchar todas las actualizaciones del distrito escolar, se sintió alentado y emocionado de ser parte del equipo.

“Comparto la idea de construir sobre los éxitos... Creo firmemente en construir asociaciones con los estudiantes y la comunidad,” dijo Marcoux.

El director de Waggoner, Travis Nelson-Ortiz, anunció su renuncia a las familias de Waggoner el pasado Viernes 20 de Enero.

Boonchouy confirmó que Winters JUSD había recibido la renuncia, y el nombre de Nelson-Ortiz apareció en un informe de separación en el punto de la agenda de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de Winters JUSD del 19 de Enero en el Calendario de Consentimiento.

En ese momento, la superintendente auxiliar Phoebe Girimonte le dijo al Winters Express que Winters JUSD apreciaba las contribuciones de Nelson-Ortiz durante su mandato como director de Waggoner y “le deseaba lo mejor en sus futuros esfuerzos profesionales.”

Nelson-Ortiz continuará en su papel como director de Waggoner por el resto del año escolar 2022-23. Su último día en Winters JUSD es el 30 de Junio. Se espera que el primer día de Marcoux sea en Julio, sin embargo, Dennis confirmó que la fecha no había sido confirmada hasta la reunión. Durante la sesión de opinión pública cerca del comienzo de la reunión, Veronica Alvarado leyó una carta de apoyo a Nelson-Ortiz.

Alvarado dijo que Nelson-Ortiz “tiene el conocimiento y la capacidad” para liderar al personal y los estudiantes de Waggoner y señaló que “él es bilingüe y bicultural” y dijo que “sería una gran pérdida para el distrito dejar ir al Sr. Nelson.”

Alvarado compartió su insatisfacción con la respuesta de que Waggoner necesitaba un “líder fuerte” al cuestionar a los administradores de Winters JUSD detrás de lo que apoyó la partida de Nelson-Ortiz.

Por Crystal Apilado Traducido por Carol Alfonso

Crystal Apilado/Winters Express Christopher Marcoux

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High Band: Winters

Middle School Band

• First Place Other Bands: Winters Friends of the Library Band

Color Guards

• First Place Senior Color Guard: Yolo Post

77 American Legion

Fire Trucks

• First Place An-

tique: 1940 Buffalo –Winters Fire Department

Autos

• First Place Custom

Auto – Trophy – Amer-

ican Chopper – Sam

Fernandez

First Place Classic

Auto: 1929 Model A

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of them,” said Garcia.

“I’ll say the season’s been so far, so good. But I have a thing that I’ll only talk to them twice about an issue. The third time, they’re in trouble and they know that. At times they’ll try to push their luck with two talks, but they get the hint after that.”

The junior varsity team’s record includes wins against St. Helena, Colusa, Durham

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Ford – Frank Mar-

tinez, Second Place

Classic Auto: 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner – Ryan Langlai

Novelty

• First Place Novelty

Vehicle: Cibara Motor Corps, Sacramento;  Second Place Novel-

ty Vehicle: California

Dream Express Train

• First Place Novelty

Marching Unit: Win-

ters Friends of the

Library, Second Place

Novelty Marching

Unit: Golden Retriev-

ers Drill Team

Horses (All First Place Trophies )

• Senior Sweepstakes Award: Halima

Barnes, Lodi

• First Place Charro

and Fairfield which yields them a 4–0 record in the league and an overall record of 6–4.

With the end of the season around the corner, Garcia reflects on his team’s success with pride.

“If they lose, they lose as a team and walk off with their heads high. There’s a learning process even in a loss. Now, they’re winning, not showing off and accepting it like winners. They’re all pretty level-headed and I’ve got to thank

growing vegetables in the winter is easier than in the summer: watering needs are less, and pests are fewer. If you would like more

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a career; that I still felt the cultural pressure that I had not yet married. “So when are you going to find a nice man and get married?”, I heard from my dear mother. My former roommate who was married and had started her career in Marketing said, “Well, everyone keeps asking my husband and me when we’re going to start having children.” Then my other college friend with a husband and a young son added, “Well everyone always asks me

‘What

do you DO?’”

All of us looked at each other and laughed at this revelation that no mat-

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Register for Yolo Youth Workshops on May 6

Courtesy photo MaryElla and LillyBelle Galabasa won the Kiddie Parade Sweepstakes award at the 2023 Youth Day event.

Mounted Group: Los Caporales Charros, Woodland

• First Place Miniature Class: Halima Barnes, Lodi

• First Place Family

this program for that,” said Garcia.

There are still games left in the season for community members to come out to watch and support the junior varsity baseball club.

“People are missing out on something that hasn’t happened since 2017. For the first time ever then, we took the Colusa tournament, we took the league and then some players went up to varsity and won a championship with (Jeff) Ingles. So now, it’s happening again, and that’s what

information on the Yolo Master Gardener/Yolo Library Workshops contact Jennifer Baumbach at jmbaumbach@ ucanr.edu or Joan Tuss at Joan.Tuss@yolocounty.org to receive Zoom links for this and future workshops. Learn more about the

ter what we did in our young lives (and our lives, in general) it would never be enough of what our culture expected of women in their lives during that time period. (Seems this is still true today.)

Since then, my life has taken me through ups and downs with foreseen and unforeseen experiences that have helped me understand that all I can really do in life is to just be myself and to try to be the best person I can be in this world.

I am so thankful I grew up in this small town with the people (some still here, others not) who have given me the knowledge that the foundation for my quest of the “pursuit of happiness”

also don’t anticipate a surge of short sales either, as evidenced by the high level of equity in people’s homes and a below-average mortgage delinquency rate.

With demand expected to increase due to seasonality and a shrinking inventory, we expect competitiveness to continue

Group: Rancho Tres

Potrancas, Winters

• First Place Sheriff’s Posse: Yolo County Sheriff’s Posse Mounted Unit

drives me to come back and see the same kids,” said Garcia. “What I take the most pleasure in is seeing a young man that doesn’t pick up the ball or throw it right, but by the middle of the season, he’s leading off like he’s supposed to, catching the ball with both hands and throwing it correctly. That’s what makes me proud right there.”

To find the junior varsity baseball squad’s schedule visit the Athletics page at whs.wintersjusd.org.

UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo Co. at yolomg.ucanr. edu. For further information about events or for information about a specific garden issue please call the Master Gardener hotline at 530-6668736 or email mgyolo@uc davis.edu.

doesn’t lie, as our culture suggests, in an impressive job title, fame or a high salary and all the perks that come with it. But that true happiness lies in having a true purpose, and in having and being a part of a community of people, be they family and/or friends.

I believe this is partly why this town is growing as others seek this opportunity for themselves and their families as humans have done all over the world since the beginning of time.

So, although I do not feel I have reached full or even partial Enlightenment, I will go back to chopping wood and carrying water as I recognize how lucky I am to have the privilege of caring for

increasing (i.e., homes selling faster and above list, fewer price reductions) and prices to begin rising again. My advice to prospective buyers would be to take advantage of the lower home prices and still relatively low-interest rates if they plan to stay put for a while. After all, homeownership is a long-term play.

Reach Realtor: Joedy.Michael@ norcalgold.com

Kresta Daly

LLP

Winters Express Youth voice matters. Students in middle school or high school are encouraged to register to attend one of two Yolo Youth Workshops to voice how funding should support Yolo County youth. The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is allocating $2.2 million in spending on children and youths in Yolo County, and the Yolo Youth Commission wants to hear from Yolo youths about how the funding should support children, youth and families. The workshops are being held in partnership with the Roadmap to the Future.

The workshops

are free two-hour sessions with different activities and an opportunity to win raffle prizes. Middle school and high school students can register to attend sessions in Davis or Woodland on May 6 at bit.ly/yoloyouth.

The Davis session is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Davis Veterans Memorial Center.

The Woodland session is from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Woodland – Yolo County Office of Education Conference Center. For more information on registration, visit www.ycoe.org/ roadmap.

To learn more about the Yolo Youth Commission, visit www.ycoe.org/youth commission.

my dear mother as she journeys towards the end of her years in this beautiful, “little” town of Winters, California.

P.S. Thank you to Mrs. Germaine Hupe for your enthusiastic passion in teaching Greek mythology to many of us before we graduated from Winters High School (and sorry if I screwed up some grammar here and there, as you wrote in my high school yearbook “Grammar is Glorious!”)