Costs may sink pool programs
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Costs may sink pool programs
Who is this? 69¢ Find out on page B-4 plus 6 cents for Arnold Solano College update — Page A-3 Volume 127, Number 6 - Locally owned since 1884 Winters, Yolo County, California, Thursday, March 11, 2010 The hometown paper of Mrs. Malcolm Mahoney Costs may sink pool programs By CHRISTINA LANZARO Staff writer Photo by Julia Candless Members of the Winters High School Academic Decathlon team going to the State are, from left, Andreina Prado, Zoe Adams, Anderson Bouwens and Ethan Rubendall. Winters, Davis combine forces in state competition The Bobbie Greenwood Swimming Pool opened in June 2007 and is used by many members of the community including the Winters Swim Team, Masters, lap swimmers and those who seek fun and relief from the heat during the hot summer months. This year, the pool will not be open for recreational swimming unless additional revenues of $18,481 dollars are brought in. At the March 2 city council meeting, City Manager John Donlevy explained to the council and citizens in attendance why recreational swimming would be cut as opposed to Masters and the Winters Swim Team. recreational “The swimming is the hole in the program and most costly,” said Donlevy. “Once we start hiring people, that’s when costs are encountered.” The city pays for 14 lifeguards, with at least four rotating lifeguards on duty during recreational swimming hours, 2-5 p.m. Safety is the primary reason, and the young adults who work there need to stay alert and fresh to keep watch over approximately 43 swimmers. The Swim Team and Masters, on the other hand, do not incur costs to the city, as they pay for their coaches and staff. The Swim Team also gives $8,000 to the city each year from fireworks sales proceeds. At the Feb. 16 meeting, the council voted to cut any swimming programs that did not pay for themselves. Council members talked about possible solutions for recreational swimming, but nothing was resolved. Donlevy noted that if only 40 swimmers use the pool during recreational swimming, an increase from $1 per day to $5 per day would be needed to run the See COSTS on page A-5 By JULIA McCANDLESS Staff writer Just as the Olympic athletes trained their bodies to go for the gold, these kids have been training their brains. Sixty high school teams will be competing for the state title in the 31st Annual California Academic Decathlon this year, and Winters High School team represents one of the highest ranked in Yolo County. In an unusual collaboration, Winters High School and Davis High School will join forces this year to create a cooperative team for the Decathlon, to be held on March 12-15 at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Other area schools that will be competing from the North Bay Regional Competition include: Solano County’s Vanden High School and Sonoma County’s Casa Grande High School, Willits High School/Mendocino County, Novato High School/Marin County, and St. Helena See TEAM on page A-7 Photo by Julia McCandess Tyler Berg is adorned with the Mr. Warrior headdress after winning this yearʼs title at the annual competition, held on Wednesday, March 3, at St Anthony Parish Hall. Riki Lucero (far right) was named Mr. Congeniality and first runner up, and Julio Pacheco was second runner up. Grant Avenue plans on council agenda Berg captures Mr. Warrior headdress The discussion of planning along Grant Avenue will continue at the next city council meeting on Tuesday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. The agenda also includes: ~ Presentation on proposed Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area. ~ Public hearing re- INSIDE Classifieds........................B-6 Community .......................A-6 Entertainment ..................A-9 Eventos hispanos ............B-5 Features ...........................B-4 Obituary ............................A-2 Opinion .............................A-4 Schools & Youth ..............B-3 Sports ...............................B-1 Included in this week's issue are advertising inserts from: Lorenzo’s Market (Supplements are sent to Winters, Woodland, Davis, Capay Valley, Dixon, Vacaville and Fairfield.) garding an amendment to the Winters Municipal Code on flood damage protection. ~ Presentation on H.E.A.L.S. — Health Eating, Healthy Living ~ Discussion of proposed Winters Activities Commission ~ Review of current and former city committees and commissions ~ Pool committee update. W E AT H E R Weather readings are taken at 9 a.m. daily, covering the previous 24 hour period. Date Rain Hi Lo March 3 .52 62 45 March 4 .51 58 37 March 5 .02 60 35 March 6 62 35 March 7 70 40 March 8 71 45 March 9 T 62 35 Rain for week: 1.05 Season’s total: 22.22 Last year to date: 16.49 Average to March 9: 18.56 By JULIA McCANDLESS Staff writer Another year, another Warrior. The new Mr. Warrior was named at the long running Winters High School annual competition, held on March 4 at St. Anthony Parish Hall. This year, Winters High School senior Tyler Berg, representing FFA, took the title of Mr. Warrior for 2010, as he was adorned with the traditional red and white feather headdress for the evening. Berg defeated first runner up Riki Lucero, who also took the Mr. Congeniality title, and second runner up Julio Pacheco. This year’s theme was “tabloids,” featuring contestants Berg, Lucero, Pacheco, John Rowell, Javier Sanchez, Andres Nunez, Darian ClarkStinson, Dylan Cliche, and female contestant Zoe Adams. The event was hosted by Polita Gonzalez and Tyler Pierce. The judges for this year’s competition were Curtis Stocking, Rebecca Gillespie, Josie Stein, Jeff Ten Pas, and Marissa Wright. The contestants kicked off the evening by introducing themselves in the spirit portion of the show. Many, like Pacheco, danced on stage, but Mr. Warrior (Berg) walked on with his pet pig Lil’ Smokey in full FFA fashion. Contestants then performed tabloid skits inspired by recent tabloid headliners Kanye West, Tiger Woods, Lady Gaga and See WARRIOR on page A-3 School district walloped by water rate increases By JULIA McCANDLESS Staff writer The Winters Joint Unified School District is facing enormous increases in water costs, as was made clear at the March 4 school board meeting. An update on water and sewer rates showed that at the end of June, the district will spend an estimated 150 percent increase on water and sewer costs from 2007/08. That rate is ex- A solar powered newspaper G 312 Railroad Avenue, Winters, CA 95694 G pected to grow to 230 percent in the next year. This increase is due in large part to the recent switch from fixed rate water billing to metered billing. Currently, the Winters School District has five sites running on water meters including John Clayton, Winters Middle School, Shirley Rominger, the Winters High School ag site, and the district office. The John Clayton and Phone (530) 795-4551 G Shirley Rominger sites are the only sites that have separate landscape meters, which do not require a sewer charge based on water use. If all sites were to be metered separately for domestic and landscape use at the current rates and fields were maintained at the current level, it is estimated that rates would increase to 526 percent more per year. Trustee Matt Brickey e-mail: news@wintersexpress.com G voiced concern over the city’s high cost of water. “Relying on the city for water — if it’s going to go up this much in two years, how much will it go up in 10 years?” asked Brickey. Landscape watering was identified as being the most expensive portion of the district’s water bill. Therefore, it is planned that landscape watering will slightly See INCREASES on page A-7 web site: wintersexpress.com A-2 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 OBITUARIES YESTERYEAR William F. Knolle Fredric William Knolle, a Fort Bragg resident and former resident of Winters, lost his battle with lung cancer on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. He died at home surrounded by family and friends. He was 61. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Chapel by the Sea in Fort Bragg. William was born Jan. 3, 1949, in San Francisco to William and Rosalie Knolle. He was raised and educated in Sonoma and was a member of the long-established Knolle family of Sonoma County. William was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in Vietnam. He had worked most of his adult life as a mechanic and was a gifted woodworker, a motorcycle enthusiast and avid photographer. He married his wife, Carol, in 1980 in Nevada and together they made their home in Solano County for several years before moving to Winters where they resided for 10 years. Retiring in 2004, he and Carol moved their family to Fort Bragg. William worked at Rossi’s and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Carol Knolle; sons, Joseph and Steven; sisters, Sharlene Campbell and Jo Ann and Don Battaglia; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Maxine Lorraine Sloper 50 65 115 YEARS AGO YEARS AGO YEARS AGO March 24, 1960 March 23, 1945 March 25, 1910 March 23, 1895 For several months the City Council has been engaged in trying to interest cannery people in building a cannery at Winters. Pleasants Valley and Olive school were closed all day Friday in tribute to the memory and the final rites of Mrs. W.J. Pleasants, Valley pioneer. Mrs. T.A. Sparks and Mrs. F. Rieves of Newcastle accompanied Henry Sparks Friday on a brief visit with local relatives. Karen Christie of Sacramento is spending her Easter recess with her aunt, Mrs. O.C. Holmes. Miss Doris Connor has received a $100 scholarship prize from Yale College where she recently took her degree, Master of Nursing. Miss Connor is now in San Francisco engaged in public health work and instructor in clinics. Miss Helen Salaverria, high school ’41, has received her A.B. degree from U.C. and plans a vacation until July, when she will return for practice teaching of the fifth year requirement. S-Sgt. Tony Jimenez of the 199th battalion, coast artillery, was at home in Olive District on a 37-day furlough from the South Pacific, after 20 months overseas. A case of diphtheria has been diagnosed in a local child. An estimate of the population of California places it as 2,500,000. It is feared that the recent wet spell will result in cot and almond rot. J. McCormick recently purchased the Nudd orchard in the Wolfskill district. T.E. Dunnagan has made some improvements this week in his barber shop, painting and papering. The rainfall from the last few days amounted to 3.49 . This brings the season total to 17.53. The Fenley Mercantile Co.’s grocery store front was repainted the first of the week. W.H. Gregory has been elected a delegate to the Grand Parlor, which meets in Oakland next month, by Winters Parlor No. 163, N.S.G.W. J.B. Griffin left Tuesday for Shasta County, where he is interested in some mining property. C.M. Cole and wife took their departure Wednesday morning for Mr. Cole’s former home in Ohio, where they expect to take up their residence. Grandpa Still came in on Saturday’s 11 o’clock train, and is visiting his daughter here. Arthur W. North came over from Sacramento on Monday, and left Wednesday afternoon for Oakland. Weekly police report Woman arrested for alleged assault of ex-boyfriend booked into Yolo County Jail after sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a verbal argument between Cvetich and her 26-year-old ex-boyfriend at a residence on Russell Boulevard at about 12:30 a.m. Cvetich had arrived at her ex-boyfriend’s home and began to go through The level of Lake Berryessa rose by 1.38 feet during the past week, adding 23,201 acre feet of water to storage, according to Mickey Faulkner of the Solano Irrigation District. He reported Tuesday morning that the lake was 419.92 feet above sea level with storage computed at 1,191,908 acre feet of water. The SID is diverting 65 second feet of water into the Putah South Canal and 32 second feet is flowing in Putah Creek at the Diversion Dam. Evaporation on the Lake averaged 49 acre feet of water per day during the week. YEARS AGO Rev. E.E. Zimmerman, long-time Winters citiMaxine Lorraine Sloper, 88, died on Monday, zen and community March 1, 2010, at Fairview Comfort Home in Fairleader, announced last field. Born on July 28, 1921, in Modesto to Leroy and Rose (Ellis) Fritts, she grew up in the Placerville- night that he would be a Diamond Springs area and was a graduate of candidate for state senSacramento High School’s class of 1939 and attend- ator on the Prohibition Party ticket in the June ed Sacramento City College. A homemaker for more than 70 years, Sloper had 7 primary election. Dr. Emil Mrak, chanbeen a Yolo County resident for the past 21 years, residing in the city of Winters after moving from cellor of the University Chowchilla. During her children’s youth, she was of California at Davis, active in 4-H and was a longtime member of Delta will be the speaker at the fourth annual honor Theta Tau and Jobs Daughters. She is survived by husband Carroll Sloper of society dinner here next Winters; her daughters, Nancy Howard and hus- Thursday in Wesley Hall. The level of Lake band Dwight, and Linda Eastman and husband Bob, both of Winters; son Neal Sloper of Eureka; Berryessa rose to an alltime high of 414.20 feet five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Lola above sea level yesterday. At this level, the lake Sykes and brother Robert Fritts. Private family services will take place at a later contains 1,137,327 acre date. Memorial contributions may be directed to feet of water, according Yolo Hospice, North Bay Hospice or the Winters to Larry Fafek, operaHealthcare Foundation in her memory. tions officer for the Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is Solano Project. assisting the family with arrangements. Voters of the OlivePleasants Valley Elementary School District Tuesday approved a 50-cent increase in Feb. 16-17 collided with a vehicle the school tax ceiling by Adriana by the narrow margin ~ 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. – 200 driven block of Russell Street, Kathryn Quilici, 18, of of one vote. The vote a horse statue was Winters that was trav- was 27 in favor of the eling westbound on Ivy tax increase and 26 stolen. Loss: $600. Loop. opposed. Sophomore Jim “SpiFeb. 17 der” Thomas, of the Feb. 19-23 ~ 4:09 p.m. – Hayley Winters High School Anna Peets, 18, of Win~ 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. – 400 ters was stopped at block of Haven Street, Warriors, pitched a onethe stop sign at Ivy spray paint was used hitter at Davis last Loop and Snapdragon to write graffiti on a Wednesday afternoon to Street, then began fence. Damage: amount pace the Warriors to a 15 to 2 victory over the making a westbound turn onto Ivy Loop and See POLICE on page A-8 Davis Blue Devils. An Elk Grove woman was arrested near Winters on March 3 on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury and battery on someone with whom she had a former dating relationship. Kristina Cvetich, 22, was arrested and 100 McCurry courtesy photo A.G. Anderson, center, manager of the Winters branch of Bank of America; Carl Jensen of Petaluma, left; and Herbert Hawkins of San Francisco, sidle up to a 2,140-pound Hereford bull at a farm management seminar at UC Davis in 1960. Berryessa rises 1.38 feet in past week his personal belongings, leading to a verbal argument and shoving incident, according to a Sheriff’s Department news release. Cvetich’s ex-boyfriend reportedly told her to leave or he would call law enforcement, then followed Cvetich outside and attempted to take a photograph of her license plate as evidence that she had been at the residence. Cvetich allegedly turned the car around and drove toward the victim, striking his right arm with the driver side mirror, causing a laceration on his elbow. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 — A-3 Solano College representatives visit Winters, discuss services By ELLIOT LANDES Staff writer Sixteen representatives of the Solano Community College (SCC) Leadership Group made the drive to Winters to meet the community on March 4, to talk about the services the college provides, particularly as the new center at Vacaville is about Photos by Julia McCandless to open. Mayor Mike Martin inThis yearʼs Mr. Warrior, Tyler Berg (above left), wowed the judges with his talent and charms in a variety of competitions, such as the skit competition (above right), in which he gave troduced college superintendent Jowel Labirth to a bucket full of baby chicks. Berg represented Winters FFA in the competition. guerre introduced the neously began singing Berg said he felt “amaz- visitors, including college administrators and ing.” along. deans of various pro“It’s been a dream of Amidst all the talent Continued from page A-1 grams. Attendees inin the room, Berg stole mine to be Mr. Warrior other such celebrities. the show as he scooted since I was a freshman,” cluded city staff, a few council members, high Berg showed off his out on a toy tractor said Berg. president school comedic skills acting as while belting a song After graduating this George Griffin, and the first pregnant man, about his “big green year, Berg plans to atWinters resident surprising the audience tractor,” with a tend a four-year univerwith his on-stage slideshow of his work sity as a swimmer, and Richard Kleeberg, who “birth” and impressing with FFA in the back- jokingly calls himself teaches business law at the judges as he provid- ground. Although he the “Michael Phelps of SCC. “When I decided to ed each of them with a brought lots of laughs to WHS.” He received a bring my whole team, I homemade tabloid magthe audience, Berg was gift basket with numer- told them it wasn’t opazine. seriously considerate ous gift cards and can- tional,” said Laguerre.” Each contestant While the Winters atbrought a unique skill when asked what he dy. Sponsors of the to the talent portion of thinks is most impor- event included Vintage tendees were interestthe competition, from tant for parents to teach Paving Company, Inc., ed in offerings at the VaStudio C caville satellite camPacheco’s smooth their children, in the Subway, pus, it was clear that LaSchool of Dance, Putah formal portion of the dance skills to Sanchez’s electric gui- night. Without hesita- Creek Cafe, Pizza Facto- guerre is also looking to tar riff, to Cliche’s kilt tion he replied, “To be a ry, Powell Countertops, partner with Winters orNitzkowski Tax and Ac- ganizations to take adand bagpipes. One of good Samaritan.” counting Services, Inc., vantage of grant opporBerg’s good-natured the most noteworthy surprises of the night humor and sincerity Kountry Kitchen, All- tunities. Grant offerings was Lucero’s piano won the hearts of the state Insurance, JFD in recent years favor apGenmor plications from organicompilation of various judges and audience Enterprises, Plumbing and D.W. zations that partner up alike. After being popular songs in which with other organizathe audience sponta- named Mr. Warrior, Home Improvements. tions. WARRIOR Household Hazardous Waste drop-off days this week This month’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off days at the Yolo County Central Landfill (44090 County Road 28H) are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Materials that will be accepted include: batfluorescent teries, bulbs or tubes, used motor oil and filters, cleaning supplies, lighter fluid, antifreeze, aerosols, garden pesticides and herbicides, latex or oil based paints, solvents, poisons, electrical switches/relays, pilot light sensors, and mercury thermostats and containerized syringes. During the HHW drop off days the landfill’s Reuse Center has reusable items such as automotive lubricants, paints, pool chemicals, gardening products and cleaners that are available for free. The Yolo County Central Landfill accepts the following items daily for recycling: household batteries, fluorescent bulbs or tubes, printer cartridges, wall-mounted thermostats, electronic devices (e-waste) with a circuit board (i.e., VCRs, cell phones, telephones, printers, radios, computers, monitors, TVs), latex paint, used motor oil and filters, diesel fuel, diesel oil, non-chlorinated power steering fluid, differential clutch fluid, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, kerosene, auto batteries, paper, cardboard, bottles, and cans. These items can be brought to the landfill during normal operating hours. Business hazardous waste from small quantity generators is accepted for a fee, by appointment. Call (866) 714-8470 to schedule an appointment. Senior or disabled residents who cannot drive can call 666-8729 for a free pick up. For more information, call 666 8729 or visit: www.yolocounty.org. Winters Putah Creek committee meets Monday The Winters Putah Creek Committee will meet on Monday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. The agenda includes updates on the north bank improvement project, the parkway project and the committee status. Anyone may attend. For more information, call Carol Scianna, 795-4910. At present, a limited number of classes are held at a rented site in Vacaville. The real campus will be opening in a few weeks in a building 40 percent bigger, with specially classrooms set up for teaching a number of subjects, including nursing, physical education, science and firefighting. One dean offered that anatomy classes would continue at the main campus, however, because “the cadavers have to remain in Fairfield.” Griffin commented that morning programs are difficult for high school students wanting college credit to attend. “It’s been a little difficult for our students because of the limited offerings, and getting transportation all the way to the main campus (in Fairfield) is a problem,” said Griffin. “If we want to expand into the concurrent enrollment area, we need to have programs scheduled at times that are more accessible to high school students, and that may be true for young adults as well.” “This is an area where technology may assist, if we can find ways to fund it,” said information systems officer Jim Ennis, “We can do broadcasts where the students here can participate in classes occur- ring anywhere in the district.” One dean said she’d done such programs and it worked out well. The technology has progressed to where even personal eye contact is possible. Laguerre suggested that with sufficient enrollment, instructors could travel to Winters to teach classes, for actual face to face instruction. Griffin said it would be a real benefit for the Vacaville site to offer lab science classes, and language alternate classes as well. “At the high school, we offer Spanish, or if you prefer, Spanish,” said Griffin. Council member Harold Anderson asked about technical training. In response, one dean talked of the excellent program SCC has for technicians working in the field of wastewater treatment. Council member Woody Fridae spoke of the value of continuing adult education and career education. “We would love to have you build a satellite campus here, too,” said Fridae. The new facility in Vacaville will hold a gala opening and open house on May 8. Main Street art park workshop planned The Winters Center for the Arts, in partnership with the city of Winters, is inviting the community to attend a workshop to generate ideas for a planned art park on Main Street. The proposed art park will extend from the current pocket park on Main Street to the alley Main and between Abbey Streets (Newt’s Expressway). The city plans to start construction of the art park in early summer. The workshop is planned for Saturday, March 27. This brainstorming session is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winters firehouse, 10 Abbey Street. There will be a break at noon, and soft drinks, water and snacks will be provided. For more information about the workshop, call Bill Hailey, 7952300. A-4 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 Opinion LETTERS Desperately need a home We are a family of six, and are living in a rental house that has gone through foreclosure. Bank of America has told us we have 80 days left to get out. At that time, the Yolo County Sheriff will evict us. We have absolutely no place to go, except the street. We desperately need a four or five bedroom home, three bedrooms at the very least. We hope to stay in or around Winters. I’ve lived here all my life, 53 years, and would like stay. On top of else, on everything March 18 I have a very important surgery. We have paid our rent on the fifth of each month for 16 months, never a day late. We have several good references, including a past landlord. TIM and PAIGE NORFOLK 554-5206, 867-4708 ITTING IN. There was the sound of thunder in Winters last Sunday afternoon as ABATE held its annual motorcycle rally in Winters. ABATE (American Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education) has been coming to Winters for several years now and as far as I know there hasn’t been one problem. My ex-temporary tenant was in town and I invited the family to join me for lunch at the Community Center. I was running a little late, so I phoned Laura to make sure she wasn’t waiting to eat on my account. She laughed and said there were a whole lot of people at the Community Center that looked just like me. “Young and thin,” I think she meant. I didn’t see that many bikes at Railroad and Main, but it was still early. The ride starts in Vacaville, winds through Cordelia and Napa before ending in Winters for lunch. Within an hour the place had filled up and people were lined up for the tri-tip barbecue. Laura said that while her husband Rance was looking at the creek, everyone was offering to let the kids sit on their motorcycles for a picture. Remember, my grandkids are the cutest kids in California. She seemed surprised that they stopped talking to her as soon as I showed up. Go figure. We have an unwritten rule that we don’t print pictures of our own children unless they are doing something newsworthy, like scoring the winning shot or being crowned Mr. Warrior. As we were eating on the Community Center patio the band started playing. We were a little too close. I reached into my vest pocket and pulled out a couple of earplugs for Brett, who just turned two. He was just too cute, so I took his picture. Debra was going through my rally pictures and liked the one of Brett. It should be on Page B-2, in case you doubt how cute he really is. If I were a better social director I would have had Laura dress Jenna and Brett up in their Harley outfits, but as it was, they left them at home. I’ll remember to dress them up this May when Iron Steed Harley of Vacaville makes another stop at Rotary Park. If you like good food, good vibrations and good company, walk downtown during one of these rallies. If you are like me and have put on a few pounds over the years, this is one of the few events where you can feel skinny, just by walking around some rather large people. I’m sure there are big people everywhere, but it does seem to be true that people that ride Harleys aren’t petite. I’ll add that they are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet, and if you compliment their bike you are guaranteed a big smile. Have a good week F radiation or chemotherapy. I’m looking forward to a long and precious life. If anyone wishes to learn more about my cancer experience, please feel free to call me at 795-3351 or e-mail to harold.anderson85@ gmail.com. I am a cancer survivor! HAROLD ANDERSON, WINTERS CITY COUNCILMAN Please donate I’m a survivor I was born here in Winters on March 4, As of Dec. 21, 2009, 1931. There was no hosthere is a new phrase in pital, no TV, no cell my vocabulary; I am a phones, no theater, and no swimming pool. “cancer survivor.” When I was a small boy If one is going to have would swim in Putah we cancer, then prostrate cancer with early detec- Creek until it went dry in the summer time. tion gets my vote. Thanks to early blood There was no place to testing for PSA levels swim in town so we and biopsies, I was would ride our bicycles blessed with time to up to Madison and swim consult with doctors, in Crowder’s Pool, the cancer patients and nearest public pool. I doubt that many partime to research and choose a treatment op- ents today would let tion which was comfort- their children ride 11 miles on their bicycles able for me. On the afternoon of to take a swim in the Dec. 21, I underwent heat of the good old sumfour hours of robotic mertime. Times were surgery in Kaiser’s Wal- simpler then. Crowder’s nut Creek, Calif., Pool would be refilled with fresh water every surgery center. The surgeon, surgery Monday. So few people and recovery teams ventured into the pool were impressive. Four on Monday or Tuesday, hours after surgery, I as the water was not was up and walking the heated and it took a day hallway! The next morn- or two for the water to ing, I was again walking warm up. The community has and discharged that been fortunate: due to same day. Modern medicine is the efforts of Bobbie miraculous. Currently, I Greenwood and many have a clean bill of other civic-minded citihealth and no need for zens of the Winters area, we have had a community pool for over 50 years. Today we are benefiting from our second community pool, built through the efforts of the people of Winters. Unfortunately, due to the current economic situation, the City of Winters and the Winters School District do not have the funds required to maintain and operate the Bobbie Greenwood Community Swim Center and the Winters Community Center at the current level of service without additional funds. To keep these facilities open and running at the same level as in fiscal year 2009-10 someone has to come up with between $60,000 and $80,000. A group of Winters citizens has formed a committee (the Community Center and Pool Fund Committee, or CCAPFC) to spearhead and coordinate an effort to raise sufficient funds to keep the Community Center and swimming pool operating for this summer and into next year. It is in the best interests of the community to keep these facilities open and operating at their current level. Please join us in raising the required funds. Donations are tax deductible. Checks should be made out to the Winters Community Center and Pool Fund and mailed or taken to the Winters City Hall. Let’s not sit around and wait for the government to come rescue us. We can do this ourselves. Please join us in saving our Community Center and pool. DON FRISBEE CCAPFC Can you help? There are two important entities that have established themselves as integral parts of the Winters community. One is the Winters Community Center, which over the years has provided a venue for many functions contributing to the cohesiveness of the city. The other is the city swimming pool, the Bobbie Greenwood Community Swim Center, which reflects the interest of the community in the wellbeing of its citizens, particularly the younger generation, by providing a safe swimming facility during the hot summer months and much of the rest of the year. This year’s financial situation has made it impossible for the city to maintain these two facilities at their normal levels of operation. As noted in last week’s Express, a committee of longtime area citizens has formed to endeavor to raise funds to supplement the cost of maintenance of both of these facilities and to keep their daily operations going. It is important to support this effort, and I urge people to consider making tax-deductible contributions to the Winters Community Center and Pool Fund. Please send donations to the City of Winters, 318 First Street, Winters, CA 95694. DICK LARKEY Policy for Letters to the Editor The deadline for Letters to the Editor is noon on Mondays for publication that week. Mail or bring letters to The Winters Express, 312 Railroad Avenue, Winters, CA 95694, or send by email to news@wintersexpress.com Letters should not exceed 500 words. Do not use all capital letters. We reserve the right to edit or reject any letter. Step One: Admitted I was powerless over Farmville. Step Two… There comes a point with every addiction when it’s out of control. You must turn and face the dragon. That time had come for me. It was time to face Farmville. The same friend who insisted that I get on Facebook also encouraged me to play Farmville. Sometimes I’m not so sure Facebook is a great idea, because I have people on my friends list who should never, ever cross paths in real life. And it’s a little too close for comfort. Facebook is all about “social networking,” which is a nifty term for “huge waste of time.” You can feel the moments of your life spinning down the drain to infinity as you sit there sending iHugs to people you’d never touch in real life and finding out which Crazy Hollywood Diva you are and joining groups like Fans of ‘70s Era Lunchboxes. While I’m beginning to question the value of Facebook, I thought Farmville was a dumb idea from the start. But I didn’t listen to me. No, I had to go all “because everyone else is,” didn’t I. Farmville actually is the drain to infinity. It’s a mindless, pointless black hole of time, but with farm animals. And yet… curiously addictive. You create a little icon of yourself and grow imaginary crops, day after day, and somehow forget that possibly the only thing more boring than watching crops grow is watching imaginary crops grow. You harvest your crops and get “coins” to purchase imaginary fences and livestock, and fellow Farmville fans start sending you imaginary cows and chickens, that have to be “milked” and have eggs “gathered,” but unlike the real deal, you don’t actually get any milk or eggs. On the other hand, there isn’t any real manure to step in either. The leisurely pace of Farmville is truly somnolent. The little miniyou wanders over to wherever you click to brush a sheep or harvest apricots, and a sweet little jingle plays in an endless loop, punctuated by gentle mooing or bleating or meowing. This gentle, hypnotic pace and utter lack of cerebral function is very soothing to your tired, stressed-out brain, and after battling the real world all day, Farmville feels like a nice little dose of techno-Xanax. And your brain likes this sensation a lot. So, it pokes you to play Farmville again so it can relax. And again, and again. Just like it pokes you to head down to the local wine tasting rooms on Friday nights. To my credit, I resisted Farmville mightily, but people I like and respect and never dreamed were technoXanax junkies kept insisting that Farmville is da bomb. I’d endure entire conversations about Farmville strategies, like putting all your cows in dairy barns and growing soybeans instead of papayas because you can harvest them faster, thereby earning more imaginary therein but… dangit, just a few thousand more Farmville coins, and I could buy an imaginary red barn! Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) addictive behaviors tend money to buy an even to escalate until they bigger imaginary plot of start affecting other land, on which to plant people in your life. My even more imaginary husbie (AKA The Cutest pecan trees and raise Main In The World) and even more imaginary I share a home office, goats and sheep. and apparently when For the life of me, I one is deeply focused on couldn’t figure out what C-plus-plus or B-minusthe attraction was. The minus or whatever it is only way to find out was that software engineers to try it myself. Next do when they’re thing you know, I’m cal- hunched over the keyculating how much board, it’s a tad distractwheat I need to grow un- ing to hear that happy til I can buy a nifty little little Farmville jingle tractor to harvest my and its mooing and imaginary pumpkins. bleating and meowing, At some point, over and over and over. through the haze of FarHe expressed this to mville addiction, I real- me indirectly one mornized that I was wasting ing, and because I have entirely too much time. superior communicaThings were falling by tion skills and a degree the wayside. Here I was, in psychology, I know harvesting imaginary exactly what it means lemons while the fruit when someone runs on the real lemon tree shrieking from the room in my yard was falling to upon the first note of the the ground, and groom- Farmville song. I’m a ing imaginary cats master of nonverbal while my own real cats communication, and hadn’t seen a brush in clearly my husbie is in weeks. I recognized the distress, and I will atirony – and illness — tend to that immediate- ly. As soon as I harvest this one last cherry tree… It was time. Farmville had to go. And although my shrieking husbie brought this to the forefront of my attention, that wasn’t the only clue. It was simple math: How many books could I have read in the span of time I’ve wasted on Farmville? The number was appalling. Unacceptable. Thoroughly humiliating. All this time spent, and what to show for it? Imaginary daffodils? Farmville was siphoning away my life. It was that simple. The solution was equally simple. I went into my Facebook settings, found Farmville and hit “delete.” Just like that. And it was all over. So, I went out to the yard, picked a few lemons, brushed the kitties, and immersed myself in an odd old book about gypsy history that I bought at a used book store. And here’s the good news: I’ve never missed Farmville, not for one moment. And my husbie hardly ever runs away from my shrieking anymore either. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 — A-5 COSTS Continued from page A-1 program, which costs about $200 a day. Mayor Michael Martin said if the price was raised to $5, the city might not see as many people using the pool. The question as to why a cashier is not available on site to collect money was brought up during the discussion. According to Donlevy, if a cashier is paid $9 per hour and brings back $28 at the end of the day, the city loses money by having an employee there. There were also times when the money was stolen, he said, and added that it would be less expensive to let the people in free rather than have a paid cashier. Council member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry spoke of one of the problems with not having a cashier on site. City Hall is not open on weekends and people coming to Winters would not be able to purchase a swim pass for the day and therefore not be able to use the pool. Council member Woody Fridae suggested getting a campaign going for people to buy passes, but said that a citizen’s suggestion of putting a letter directly into a student’s backpack to take home from school was probably not the best way to go. “If you give them a flyer and it goes in that back pack, it’s like a black hole,” said Fridae Donlevy provided an outline of proposed charges to help alleviate the deficit. The figures were broken down as follows: ~ Increase rate for pool parties from $160 to $225 ~ Increase rate for swim passes from $50 to $200 ~ Increase rate of swimming lessons from $45 to $75 ~ Charge Masters a rate of $200 The estimated revenue based on the average number of persons using the pool from the different groups amounts to $33,500, which still does not cover the cost of keeping the pool open. A handful of Winters citizens showed up for the meeting to give input on possible solutions for keeping the pool open for recreational swimming. Most everyone, including council members agreed that an increase in fees, possibly to $3 for daily admission, was not unreasonable. Having a cashier at the gate collecting money was also suggested, allowing access to more paying customers. Debra DeAngelo proposed selling juice or snacks to be consumed in a designated area as a means to generate more money. She also said there were ways to make better use of the pool perhaps by roping off lanes allowing for multi use rather than one group using the pool at a designated time. Sally Brown agreed, stating, “water aerobics uses the shallow end and there is no reason why we can’t share.” She also acknowledged the need for people to have the ability to drop in and pay. Lisa Gaynes suggested that local businesses could sell swim passes, just as they sell tickets for The Palms. This way, if someone wanted to swim on the weekend they could purchase a pass at a designated business, solving the problem of not having access to City Hall on a weekend. David Kelly made the point that “we are not going to have a revenue producing program if we don’t have a pool to use.” He then referred to a recent article in the Sacramento Bee on Youth Day parade entry forms available at City Hall Entry forms are available for the 74th annual Winters Youth Day Parade to be held on Saturday April 24. The annual Kiddie Parade starts at 9:45 a.m. and the main parade begins at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “Let Your Youth Shine Through.”Cash awards, trophies and ribbons go to the category winners. There is no entry fee. The entry deadline is April 17. Entry forms can be obtained by contacting Parade Chairman Mike Sebastian, 795-2091 or mjkasebastian@aol.com. what the Winters Healthcare Foundation is doing to promote a more healthy lifestyle. “It’s not this program or that program,” said Kelly. “I think our program could do a lot with seniors.” Kelly, who is over 50, noted that he was the youngest member of the Masters group. Kate Laddish uses the pool for lap swimming, and expressed her frustration with how the focus was on decreasing pool use rather than on increasing use to generate revenues. “We have a first-rate facility,” said Laddish. “If we can find a way to use it more, it would help make up for some activities that make it more costly. The more times the pool is closed, swimmers bleed out of town driving to the far side of Davis to swim.” She then reminded council members that once people drive out of town they would then shop elsewhere for groceries and gas, and contribute to decreasing air quality because of the commute. The council and interested community members planned to meet on Tuesday, March 9, to discuss options for the pool in detail. Sign program In an effort to get more people into downtown Winters, city staff member Elliot Landes gave a presentation on the City Sign Program. Landes provided the council with a schemata of where the 15 new signs would be posted and talked about design and color scheme. “People think Grant (Avenue) is the main street of Winters,” noted Landes. The signs would provide much needed guidance into Winters’ downtown, encouraging travelers on Interstate 505 to turn south off Grant and visit the Main Street area. The design of the non-interstate signs will have a consistent color and design scheme and will give information on the amenities available in Winters. Council member Woody Fridae said he was in favor of making Winters a two exit town. Landes responded, commenting on the beautiful entrance from Putah Creek Road at the trestle bridge, and how the current signage only directs drivers back towards Vacaville. Council member Tom Stone addressed the issue of money for purchasing the signs. “The only way we would move forward would be through Redevelopment funds,” said Stone, noting the confusion resulting from making cuts in one area, such as recreational swimming, and spending in another. Other items Council members unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Local Taxpayer, Safety and Public Transportation Protection Act of 2010. Donlevy explained that the state of California, in an attempt to remedy a $21 billion deficit, is seizing money from local governments. “The state came after Winters for well over $1,000,000,” said Donlevy. The governor and legislature proposed last summer to seize the gas tax, which may be an indication they will go after other funds as well such as the Transit Occupancy Taxes, Vehicle License Fees Utility Users Tax, he said. ~ Council members approved the ordinance for a tax increase for the June ballot, with the approval of the actual wording of the measure continued to a special meeting on Monday, March 8. The ordinance was approved with four votes, and council member Harold Anderson voting “no ~ In an effort to provide ongoing activities for Winters youth, resident Rory Linton proposed to form the Winters Activities Commission. Linton is seeking ways to create new activities and helping to keep events such as Summer Fun in the Park, adult softball and youth softball running. He said providing new activities like youth golfing, a chess club and “Take a Kid Fishing” would get kids involved and at the same time reduce crime. Linton said the commission would work with the school district and City toward the use, maintenance, repairs and cost of facil- ities. Money would be raised through donations, grants and fundraising. Linton would also like to promote large scale activities with the intent of drawing more people to Winters businesses. The Commission aims to offer a variety of activities so that there is something for everyone, he added. Correction In the Feb. 25 story on the Feb. 16 council meeting, it was incorrectly noted that a twothirds majority is needed to pass the June tax measure increasing the city the utility tax. A majority vote is all that is needed. A-6 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, February 11, 2010 Community Council approves Team work makes it happen tax measure language for ballot At a special meeting on Monday, March 8, that was continued from the March 2 city council meeting in order to meet county deadlines for the June election, the Winters City Council adopted an ordinance that proposes the Winters Vital Services Measure.” The tax measure will appear on the June ballot, and according to the official language, is intended to “protect/maintain essential City of Winters services, including public safety (police/fire), 911 police/fire response times, maintaining the Community Center, recreation and swim programs, library services and preserving other general City services.” The ordinance was adopted 4-1, with Councilmember Harold Anderson voting no. If passed, the measure will increase the city utility to 9.5 percent. The tax will not exceed $450 annually for each residential unit within city limits. Also adopted was a resolution that provides the title of the measure for the ballot, along with an advisory question: “Should revenue from the increase in the utility users tax proposed in the Winters Vital City Services Measure give priority to funding operational expenses for City of Winters police and fire services.” The resolution was adopted 4-1, with Councilmember Harold Anderson voting no. Photo by Woody Fridae Michael and Matt Briggs do the finishing touches on cement work at the Community Garden, which opens this spring. John Platt, Michael Briggs, Matt Briggs, and DNA Hoover volunteered to pour the raised beds for elderly and handicapped planters, and the Rotary Club of Winters donated money for the cost of the concrete. The raised beds project was organized by Dan Maguire. Ana Kormos is the Community Garden project manager. Ask the City Manager Q: Why can’t Redevelopment funds be used for General Fund expenses? A: One of the most difficult things I have to explain to people is why we are building some new projects while cutting services in other areas. The simplest answer is that most of the tax money we receive is restricted to specific uses such as construction, streets, water or sewer. Specific monies have specific uses. Throughout the years, California voters and the State Legislature have placed tight restrictions on the use of tax monies. Through many propositions and amendments to the State Constitution, most revenues have a designated use that ties the See MANAGER, page A-10 TEAM Continued from page A-1 High School/Napa County. The teams are made up of nine members, in addition to one alternate member, and are divided into three subdivisions: Honors (3.75 above GPA), and Scholastic (3.00-3.74 GPA), and Varsity (2.99 GPA and below) teams. The theme of this year’s decathlon is The French Revolution, and the material for the competition will be geared toward that genre. According to the Decathlon organizers, the teams will be tested on a variety of subjects including economics, art, music, language, literature, mathematics, science and social science. In addition, each con- INCREASES Continued from page A-1 decrease and school fields will be aerated and fertilized in an effort to increase ground moisture. To address the high cost of water, the board discussed the option of facility-use fees, which would require those who use the school fields for extra-curricular activities to pay a fee. However, many trustees were opposed to groups like soccer and baseball teams footing the bill. “Facility-use fees are not a solution,” Brickey said. “It’s a public issue and the city needs to take responsibility for it.” With costs skyrocketing, the board discussed the obvious need to investigate options for Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 — A-7 testant must give a fourminute speech and will be interviewed by a panel of judges. The final portion of the decathlon will be the Super Quiz, in which triathletes will be quizzed on random topics related to the French Revolution by the judges. This final portion takea place on March 12 and ia open to the public. The winning team will go on to the United States Academic Decathlon, scheduled to take place in Omaha, Nebraska in April. Winters High School Academic Decathlon coach and counselor Marcella Heredia has been working with the students for months in preparation for the state competition and said she feels confident that the team will do well. The Winters team walked away from the regional competition last month with two gold, three silver and two bronze medals in various subjects. Heredia said the competition is a great opportunity for students to learn and also feel good about themselves. “It gives the kids something to be proud of. Davis High up until 2008 had been winning the county title for something like 12 years. In 2008 when our kids got to represent Yolo County, they were like celebrities in this town,” Heredia said. This is senior Andreina Prado’s third year on the Winters Academic Decathlon team, and her first year acting as team captain. She initially got involved with the team to try something new, but once she joined, she was hooked. “Having to study and then having a reward like the medals, making friends I wouldn’t have met otherwise — the whole experience drew me back,” Prado said. Looking ahead, Prado said she’s both nervous and excited about competing in the state competition. The stakes are raised, as the questions are harder than the regional competition, there’s more people, and ultimately more pressure. “At the state, you can kind of get lost in the shuffle,” Prado said. Regardless of whether they win the state title or not, Prado said the Winters team plans to have fun. “It’s still fun to go and try to improve our score,” she said. “It’s a whole team bonding experience.” water conservation. Trustee Stephanie Atherton posed the idea of investing in such appliances as low water toilets and automatic sinks, which work to save water. The idea of eliminating some grass areas that may not be necessary was also brought up, as well as investigating into different breeds of grass that require minimum watering. In the written water update received at the board meeting and signed by the district’s chief business officer, Gloria Hahn, it was stated that “The District continues to look for ways to mitigate the impact these enormous rate increases have had and will have, in the future, on scarce district Trustee resources.” Rodney Orosco set in motion plans to make the issue a future agenda item and asked that research and investigation into solutions be prepared. The board voiced support for bringing the issue to the City of Winters after further investigation takes place. The board was split on the issue, as some. Board president Rodney Orosco said that cutting stipends would be “leading by example” in a time when many are facing financial cuts. Others, however, felt that cutting trustee stipends would be unjust, especially when most trustees cited themselves as donating their stipend money back into the school district. Board Orosco decided not to press the issue to vote to avoid tensions among trustees, and to allow the issue of stipends to remain an individual decision. Other items ~ The board approved a resolution requiring a meeting and reporting session when funds are received for all Tier III programs. A resolution was also approved that seeks to encourage participation in the “2010 Census in School Week.” ~ The issue of School Board trustee stipend cuts was also discussed at the meeting. Currently, trustees receive a stipend of slightly more than $200 per year for their attendance of two school board meetings. Next meeting The next school board meeting will take place on Thursday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Walnut Room at the district office, located at 909 West Grant Avenue. Democrats to meet March 18 The Yolo County Chapter of The Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) will meet Thursday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the Community Room of Raley’s, on the corner of Main Street and County Road 98 in Woodland. PDA is an issue-oriented, national organization that works within the Democratic Party and with other groups to effect change. For more information, check the website at www.pdamerica.org or call 795-3382. A-8 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 POLICE Continued from page A-2 unknown. Feb. 24-25 ~ 3 p.m. to 7:13 a.m. – 200 block of Baker Street, someone broke into a classroom and stole an overhead projector. Loss: $1,200. ~ 6 p.m. to 7:50 a.m. – 100 block of Grant Avenue, spray paint was used to write graffiti on the west wall of the boys locker room, on the sidewalk and on the swimming pool sign. Also, an attempt was made to pry open the lock to the boys locker room. Damage: $1,000. Feb. 24 – March 3 ~ 6 to 11:55 a.m. – 200 block of Main Street, spray paint was used to write graffiti on a fence. Damage: $20. March 1 ~ 6:50 p.m. – Manuel Jauregui, 25, of Winters was arrested on an outstanding Yolo County Sheriff bench warrant charging him with failure to appear on previous charges of driving with a suspended/revoked driver’s license, having a defective vehicle windshield and failure to appear. Jauregui also was arrested on an outstanding Solano County Sheriff bench warrant charging him with failure to appear on a previous charge of furnishing alcohol to a minor. Jauregui was booked at Winters Police Department and released on notices to appear. ~ 11 p.m. – Matthew Frank Guerrero, 18, of Winters was issued a notice to appear for being a minor in possession of an alcoholic beverage. March 3 ~ 2:30 to 11 a.m. – 1100 block of Washington Avenue, spray paint was used to write graffiti on the exterior of a resi- dence and fence. Damage: $50. March 4 ~ 5:03 p.m. – Jesse Jon Bengson, 30, of Davis was arrested on an outstanding Solano County Sheriff bench warrant charging him with failure to appear on a previous charge of obstructing/resisting a police officer. Bengson was booked at Winters Police Department and released on a notice to appear. ~ March 5 4:09 p.m. – 1800 block of Railroad Avenue, an officer assisted a Yolo County deputy with a shots fired call. March 7 ~ 1:28 a.m. – Ronald Colten Hunt Lansing, 24, of Martinez was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content of more than .08 percent, displaying a false tab on a license plate and driving with a suspended/revoked driver’s license. Lansing was booked at Winters Police Department and released to a sober adult on a notice to appear. ~ 9:22 p.m. –600 block of Foxglove Circle, parties were involved in a family disturbance. March 8 ~ 11 a.m. – Philip Martin Breckenridge, 25, a transient, surrendered himself on a Woodland Department Police bench warrant charging him with failure to appear and failure to comply on previous charges of driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content of more than .08 percent and violation of probation. Breckenridge also was arrested on an outstanding Yolo County Sheriff bench warrant charging him with failure to appear on previous charges of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana, possessing controlled substance paraphernalia and failure to appear. was Breckenridge booked at Winters Police Department and transported to Yolo County Jail for incarceration. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 — A-9 Entertainment ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ comedy opens Friday By GERMAINE HUPE Winters Theatre Company The Winters Theatre Company’s production of “Moon Over Buffalo,” which opens Friday night, features a cast of veteran actors, some of whom have performed exclusively with WTC and others who have acted with other companies as well as the local one. The plot concerns a down-on-their-luck acting company whose major performers are George and Charlotte Hay, once Broadway stars now reduced to touring provincial New York state. Phil Pittman, who appears as the selfcentered George, was last seen as the treacherous Parolles in “All’s Well That Ends Well,” last summer’s WTC production of Shakespeare in the Park. He also played Jacob Marley in “A Christmas Carol.” Pittman’s other favorite roles with area companies include Boolie Werthan in “Driving Miss Daisy” and Ben Hecht in “Moonlight and Magnolias.” Charlotte Hay is portrayed by Christina Schiesari, who made her local debut as the stepmother in WTC’s holiday production of “Cinderella.” Schiesari also has appeared as Cleopatra in San Francisco State’s version of Shakespeare’s Courtesy photo The cast of Ken Ludwigʼs “Moon Over Buffalo” prepares for its upcoming show. From left are Ann Rost, Jim Hewlett, Christina Schiesari, Philip Pittman, Joanie Bryant, Trent Beeby and JoAnn May. The Winters Theatre Company performs at the Winters Community Center, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, March 12 to 21. For tickets and information, call 795-4014 or email winterstheatre@gmail.com. “Antony and Cleopatra” and in the major role of Adela in Garcia-Lorca’s “The House of Bernarda Alba” at the same university. Joanie Bryant plays Roz, George and Charlotte’s daughter, who has left the chaos of the theater for the relative normality of the field of advertising. Bryant had the title role in WTC’s production of “Let’s Murder Marsha,” and also portrayed the evil conspirator Dona Juana in WTC’s recent production of “Much Ado About Nothing.” Trent Beeby appears in the role of Paul, Roz’s former boyfriend and the company’s business manager and general factotum. Beeby has been with WTC for severyears and has al appeared in major roles ranging from Shakespeare and modern drama to musical comedy and farce. His most recent roles were Duke in “Twelfth Orsino Night,” Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol,” and Capt. Von Trapp in “The Sound of Music.” The role of Howard, a TV weatherman and Roz’s current fiance, is played by Jim Hewlett, another longtime WTC actor. Hewlett recently appeared in the comic role of Dogberry in Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” His favorite role was that of Mickey, a profoundly handicapped young man in WTC’s non-traditional Christmas play “Greetings” several years ago. The character of Mickey is virtually a dual role since he metamorphosizes into Lucius, a mysterious angel-prophet during the course of this serious drama. JoAnn May is cast as Eileen, the company’s somewhat naive ingenue. May has appeared in both featured and leading roles with WTC. She most recently played the no-nonsense cab driver in “Harvey,” and she had the major role of Olivia in “Twelfth Night.” May says that her current role as Eileen is her favorite. Ann Rost portrays Ethel, Grandmother once a well-known actress but now the company’s wardrobe mistress who is often the foil for George’s caustic wit. Since Ethel is almost completely deaf, her frequent confusion about what is said to her leads to additional complications of the plot. Rost has played several roles in past WTC productions. Her favorite portrayals include Emily in “Greetings,” M’Lynn in “Steel Magnolias” and Grace in “Bus Stop.” Richard, the wealthy “other man” in Charlottes’s life is played by Hats off to Fortnightly Club event on March 20 By AUDREY THURMOND Winters Fortnightly Club The Winters Fortnightly Club is planning its annual fundraising event, titled “The Winters Revue and Luncheon,” on Saturday, March 20, at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 511 Main St. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The revue celebrates the varied talents found in the community with a program certain to appeal to all. The club’s good friend, Germaine Hupe, will prepare the group for the Easter season, decorating hats and bonnets as only she can, with flowers and feathers, plumes and panache. The budding talents of Studio C will be on display as the young people dance a short program with charm and conviction, and the vocal talents of Ellie Yeatman, accompanied by Lynne Secrist, will entertain and delight. The buffet luncheon includes a wide variety of delicious homemade salads, followed by a fancy dessert. As always, the Fortnightly Club has gathered great door prizes and raffle gifts from generous community members. Sourdough Slim returns to Palms with Armstrong Sourdough Slim will perform with Winters artist Robert Armstrong on Friday, March 19, at 8 p.m. at The Palms, 13 Main St. Celebrating the release of their new CD, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival,” and their upcoming performance on Aug. 1 at The Lincoln Center for The Performing Arts in New York, Sourdough Slim and Armstrong return to The Palms to present their immensely entertaining vaudeville cowboy show. A marvel of musical ingenuity, yodeling cowboy Sourdough Slim and string instrument wizard Armstrong joyously rekindle the country blues, cowboy classics and string band repertoire of pre-WWII America. The fast-paced performance of music and comedy showcases their seasoned gift for connecting with audiences. Whether capturing the haunting refrain of a Jimmie Rodgers blue yodel or swinging out a hot novelty number, the fun these two cut-ups Sourdough Slim and Winters artist Robert Armstrong will perform March 19 at the Palms. Courtesy photo have on stage inevitably spills out into the audience. Longtime fans will remember them as founding members of two of California’s favorite acoustic combos, “8th Avenue String Band” and “R. Crumb’s Cheap Suit Serenaders.” Between them, they share a provocative array of period instruments including flat-top guitar, national steel guitar, baritone and soprano ukulele, musical saw, accordion, six-string banjo and harmonica. Well-traveled veterans of stages ranging from Carnegie Hall and The Lincoln Center to The National Cowboy Gathering and “Prairie Home Companion,” these modern day vaudevillians capture a sound and moment in time that consistently delights fun-loving music fans wherever they perform. Tickets are $20, available at Pacific Ace Hardware, 35 Main St., and at the door if not sold out. For more, visit www.palmsplayhouse. com or call 795-1825. All are invited to join the group for an enjoyable afternoon with friends and family and help support the Winters Club’s $1,500 Fortnightly scholarship, presented annually to a senior girl at Winters High School. Tickets are $15 per person and are available from club members, or by calling Peggy Kelley at 795-2775. Greg Lanzaro, who recently appeared as wise the counselor LaFew in “All’s Well That Ends Well.” He also had the male lead in “Let’s Murder Mar- sha,” WTC’s spring production two years ago. This experienced ensemble brings “Moon Over Buffalo” to the Community Center, 201 Railroad Ave., for six performances begin- ning with the Cham- pagne Gala on Friday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. Subsequent shows are Saturday, March 13, and the following Friday and Saturday evenings, March 19 and 20; curtain time is 8 p.m. There are two Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. March 14 and 21. Tickets are $15, and are available at Pacific Ace Hardware, 35 Main St., and the Chamber of Commerce office, 11 Main St. Reservations can be made by calling 795-4014. A-10 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 MANAGER Continued from page A-6 hands of local officials. A prime example is the gas taxes we pay. Revenues from these are restricted to go toward road and street repairs. Redevelopment funds are also restricted by law. These funds can be used for construction, economic development or affordable housing. They cannot be used to fund things like police, fire or recreation services. Even the use of Redevelopment funds for construction of a City Hall is not allowed, because that is seen as a “general use” facility for local government and not Redevelopment specific. Cities are complex organizations. Our “busi- ness” is streets, parks, water and sewer services, storm drains, bridges, sidewalks, recreation, pools, libraries, police and fire, planning and building, and social services for youth, adults and seniors — all funded by different pots of money that are restricted by state law to those uses. JOHN W. DONLEVY JR. Winters City Manager Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 — B-1 Sports Winters sends two wrestlers to state tournament By RORY LINTON Special to the Express Winters High School had two wrestlers advance to the CIF State Tournament held at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield last weekend: Chris Calderone at 140 pounds and Cody Linton at 152 pounds. This is a big accomplishment, since only 2 percent of all the California wrestlers make it to the state tournament. “We sent more kids to state then Woodland Wolves, Woodland Pioneer and Vacaville’s Will C. Woods did all together,” said coach Tim Hausler. “This is really big for such a small town.” Calderone and Linton both had 40 wrestlers in their respective weight categories. The first round of the competition was out brackets, in which Linton competed. Linton’s match was against Ben Martinez from Central Catholic of Modesto. Linton lost to Martinez at the Sierra Nevada Classic in December, but this time put up a great fight, winning by decision, 5-4. Advancing to the next round, Linton wrestled Brode Chenowith from Ramona and again won by decision, 9-7. Calderone lost in this round by decision, 3-5, to Charles Chavez from El Dorado. In the third round of competition, Linton lost by tech fall to Bradley Johnson from Canyon Springs and Calderone won by decision, 5-3, against Brandon Sneathen from Upper Lake. Advancing to the fourth round, both Winters wrestlers lost. Calderone lost 3-12 against Ricky Feng from Lincoln and Linton lost 3-8 to Nick Pena from Millikan. “I am proud of the accomplishments from both kids and expect them both to place next year,” Hausler said. Because of Winters High School’s success in wrestling, it was given an invitation to the one of the most prestigious in the tournaments country, the Five Counties Invitational in Fountain Valley. Photo by Rory Linton Cody Linton takes on Brode Chenowith at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. Linton won by decision, 9-7. Lady Warriors shut out Biggs in opener Hyer strikes out 9, Tobler leads team with 4 hits By ERIC LUCERO Express sports Under the direction of new head coach Polita Gonzales, the Winters Warriors varsity softball team started its season with a doubleheader against visiting Biggs on Saturday, March 6, and dominated the Wolverines in both games. The Lady Warriors won the first game 14-0 in five innings, with Tess Hyer getting the win on the mound. Hyer struck out nine batters and gave up just one hit in her season debut. At the plate, the Lady Warriors were led by Haley Tobler who batted 4 for 4. Zulema Mora and Katie Clark each batted 2 for 3. Hyer and Valya Harmon both went 2 for 4, while Sarah Selby, Jessica Junez and Ashlynne Neil each had one hit for the Warriors. Game two was much of the same as the first with the Warriors winning 10-0 in five innings. Neil took the mound this time for the Warriors, and pretty much duplicated what Hyer did in game one, posting seven strike-outs and allowing just one hit. Tobler again went 4 for 4 and ended the day batting 8 for 8 with a triple and three doubles. Hyer batted 2 for 3 with a double. Neil hit her first home run of the season, while Ashley Shaw, Brittanie Hedrick and Mora each had one hit for the Warriors. Where are these Winters athletes now? Former Warriors take sports skills to Oklahoma, New Hampshire, more By ERIC LUCERO Express sports The number of Winters High School graduates still playing a spring sport at the next level seems to be growing. Here is a list of seven former Warriors. If anyone is aware of any other athlete from Winters High School not on this list, please send their information to the Winters Express for future recognition. Sean Shoffit, a 2003 Winters graduate, is playing baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays AA team in New Hampshire. Sebastian Salas, a 2006 Warrior alum, is a junior outfielder playing baseball for Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo. Brock Neil, a 2007 Winters grad, is a sophomore first baseman for Consumnes River College. Kaplan Smith, a 2008 graduate, is in his sophomore season as a pitcher at Mid American Christian University in Oklahoma City, Okla. Kevin Rowell, also a 2008 grad, is in his sophomore season as a pitcher at American River College. Chelsea Corrales, a 2009 Lady Warrior grad, is now playing in her first softball season at Solano College. Taylor Brickey, also a 2009 Winters alum, is now playing rugby in his freshman season at UC Davis. PISANI’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Haley Tobler Haley Tobler, a sophomore on the Winters High School girls varsity softball team, is athlete of the week. In the Warriors’ double header season opener at home against Biggs on Saturday, March 6, Tobler put on a hitting clinic. In the two games, Tobler batted 8 for 8 with a triple and three doubles to lead the Warriors. 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The American Red Cross of Yolo County will offer classes in March at 120 Court St., Woodland. ~ Adult CPR/AED, 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 23. ~ Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED plus First Aid, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13. ~ Babysitters Training, (students must be 11 to 15 years old), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 14. For more information, call 662-4669, or register online at www.ycarc. org. Riders rev it up in Winters Motorcycles line the street in Winters for the American Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education “Freeze” Motorcycle Poker Run on Saturday, March 5. Below, left, Laura Skavdahl, holds her son, Brett, 2, whoʼs ready for the noise with earplugs. Below, right, Marshal burns some rubber. Photos by Charles Wallace “Undetected Benches,” at left, won first place in the Winters High School photography contest in February. Getting married? Just had a baby? Announce it in the Express — itʼs free! Call 795-4551 for assistance or send information to news@winters express.com Photo by Stephen Blandin Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 — B-3 Schools Senior Spirit Nite to serve up dinner, dancing, prizes Stay in town for dinner and dancing this weekend. Tickets are still available for Senior Spirit Nite on Saturday, March 13, at St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St. Enjoy a great meal prepared by Theresa Linton of Cody’s Deli and the Winters High School culinary arts students, dancing with music provided by DJ Barnett, and the chance to win some great prizes. Winters High School culinary arts students, Kyle Loop (left) and Maci Lloid, practice their cooking skills for the Senior Spirit Nite dinner. Tickets are still available for Saturday nightʼs event, which raises money for this yearʼs safe and sober Grad Nite celebration for graduating high school seniors. In addition, silent auction items will be available for bidding, Courtesy photo Students sing for joy Woody Fridaeʼs fifth-grade class at Shirley Rominger Intermediate School tunes up for a song night planned at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at the Community Center, 201 Railroad Ave. A ladyʼs madrigal trio, doo wop group, barbershop quartet and school groups will perform. Ensembles and soloists will be featured. The event is a fundraiser for school music programs. Courtesy photo Bilingual storytime offered at library on Thursdays The community is invited to participate in the new bilingual story time at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Winters library, 708 Railroad Ave. The program is sponsored by First 5 Yolo and the Yolo County Library. The program is created for children from Solano Community College bond committee seeks member Solano Community College’s Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee is seeking to fill one seat. This independent citizens’ committee is comprised of nine members, which meets quarterly to review specific elements of projects funded through Measure G, including the construction of new college buildings and the remodeling of existing ones. The CBOC is charged with reviewing the expenditures of bond funds to ensure they meet the Proposition 39 limitations and the language of Measure G. The committee also issues an annual report to the public on the Measure G bond expenditures. The committee is seeking one community member who demonstrates interest and/or experience in a construction/ trades constituent group and lives in the district service area, which includes Vallejo, Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun, Dixon and Vacaville in Solano County, and Winters in Yolo County. The term is two years. Appointees cannot be district employees, vendors, or contractors. Applications are at the Solano Community College Administrative & Business Services Office, 4000 Suisun Valley Road in Fairfield or by calling (707) 864-7147. newborns to 5 years old, but all are welcome. Children and their families can enjoy listening to stories, singing and participating in crafts. For more information on library programs, visit www.yolocounty.org and click on “library.” Read the Winters Express, www.wintersexpress.com including San Francisco Giants tickets, Disneyland passes, turkey and deer hunting trips, massages and assorted wine and gift baskets. Also, there will be a card split drawing for a vacation to Kirkwood Ski Resort and Meek’s Bay in Lake Tahoe. All proceeds raised will help support Grad Nite 2010, a safe and sober celebration for this year’s graduating seniors. The Grad Nite Parent Group was founded more than 10 years ago by Susie Stocking and other parents who wanted to provide this celebration at no charge to the graduates. Funds raised are used to pay for entertainment, food and gifts for the grads. Senior Spirit Nite dinner tickets are $25 per person. Chance-only tickets are also $25 each. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Saturday. For tickets and information, call Kathy McIntire at 795-1458, Judy Berg at 795- 1606 or Carrie Graf at 795-1577. B-4 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 Features NPH an unfamiliar cause of dementia DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My wife, 78, has had headaches, some memory problems and confusion. A brain scan showed hydrocephalus. We were referred to a neurosurgeon, and he ordered an infusion study. We have waited six weeks for that appointment. At an earlier appointment, we met someone who had had the infusion study and then had a shunt placed. He said he got his life back. Someone else told us that 10 percent of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease really have normal pressure hydrocephalus, which is fixable. What is your reaction to this? -- J.R. ANSWER: Dementia is a fog that descends on the brain, erasing memory and impairing many other mental functions. Alzheimer's disease is the major cause of dementia. However, there are other causes, and one of them is normal hydropressure cephalus. I can't vouch for the statement that 10 percent of Alzheimer's patients have NPH, but I am sure there are a few who do. I don't want to raise false hopes for Alzheimer's patients. In NPH, the balance between the production and absorption of cerebrospinal fluid is lost. The volume of fluid within the brain increases and compresses it. That leads to the signs and symptoms of NPH. The three major indicators of NPH are an abnormal walk, a diminution of memory and other mental functions (dementia) and an urgency to empty the bladder with frequent loss of bladder control. The NPH gait is one where steps are taken slowly, in short strides and with the legs wide apart. People look as though their feet are glued to the ground and they have difficulty turning themselves. A person doesn't need all three criteria to merit the diagnosis. If signs, symptoms and tests, including a brain scan and the infusion test your wife is going to have, point to normal pressure hydrocephalus, then drainage of the excess brain fluid often can restore a person's life, as the man you met in the doctor's office said. A thin, plastic tube (a shunt) drains the fluid to other body sites where it is absorbed. Alzheimer's disease is far and away the leading cause of dementia. The booklet on Alzheimer's disease describes it and its treatments in detail. To order a copy, write to: Dr. Donohue -- No. 903W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the printed recipient's name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: When my son was 10, the doctor gave him a nasal spray to stop his bedwetting. It worked well. He told us to use it only when the boy was going to be away for the night. My son is now an adult and is 6 feet 8 inches tall. Did that inhaler make him grow so tall, a height that is uncomfortable for him? -- B.P. ANSWER: The medicine in the inhaler was a synthetic version of a pituitary gland hormone called antidiuretic hormone, a hormone that slows urine production. It has nothing to do with growth. I guess the world can be inhospitable to the very tall, but many of us wouldn't mind trading places with them. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2010 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved Still haven’t reached my ‘Hellpoint’ Lately, I’ve been thinking about my father’s side of my family tree. I didn’t know a thing about them until after my father had already died. It was an adventure in itself that for once, turned out good, unlike most of my other adventures in life. My father tried to kill me. I can only speculate as to the reasons why. I don’t believe it was rooted in hate and I was only six or seven years old so it was too early in life for me to have done anything he might have considered a trespass against him. He loved me. I don’t understand how I know this but I do. I’m certain of it. I have had to live without him for virtually all of my life for obvious reasons. He lived without me until just two weeks before he died. A telephone call out of the blue from an uncle that I had almost forgotten, informed me that if I wanted to see my father, it had better be soon. The voice on the other end of the phone was my Uncle Tracy whom I had met only once, many years ago. He told me that in less than two weeks, my father would be gone. Thirty hours later I was on a jetliner bound for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center Hospice. My uncle was to meet me at the airport. Not knowing what he looked like I wandered the airport for some time. I borrowed a magic marker and a piece of paper to make a “Sanders” sign. Half way through the sign construction, the man next to me said, “I am Sanders.” I offered my hand but he gave me a big bear hug. I had waited all of my life for some sign of love from my father’s side of the family. My eyes welled with tears. I could not stop the emotions. We rented a car, a Cadillac SUV, found a motel; separate rooms. We decided to go to the hospice the next morning. He offered to pay for dinner, so it was over a steak that he asked me about my life. I told him that I had written it all down in a book and I had brought him a copy. I don’t believe he was ready for what was in the book. That night neither of us could sleep. He was reading and I was standing at my motel door watching the lightning of the worst storm to hit Battle Creek in many years. It was a wonderful storm. So powerful. I stood with the rain dripping out of my hair when his light went out at about four a.m. The storm was unbelievably beautiful. I had forgotten how different the storms in California are from the storms back east. They are as different as drizzle is from a monsoon. California storms can be but eastern mean storms can be downright dangerous and violent beyond belief. They remind me of the Disney cartoon where a violent storm was set to classical music. Some of you might remember this cartoon. I was mesmerized by the lightning that clashed and banged all night long. I don’t know how anyone slept through it. My uncle was overwhelmed with emotion when he opened his door to see me standing there waiting for the trip to the hospice. He held me tight and told me he was sorry all of those things happened to me. He said that he had looked for us but we had disappeared from the face of the Earth. He never knew I was in an orphanage in Little Rock at the same time African Americans were in the midst of their struggle for human rights. Thus I was tied to them in a struggle but we were separated by an eight-foot fence designed to keep me in place. Their fences were invisible but just as real. We talked about that and what had happened to me in the Republic of Vietnam. Combined, the orphanage and Vietnam had consumed my life force until at the age of 21 I was just making my way through life as an empty shell. I was devoid of any need to seek happiness and unable to provide such to any other person that might care for me for some reason. This leads me to the point of this column. Every once in a while we read in the paper or see on the news that some veteran has killed his entire family and then killed himself. I have always called this the “Hellpoint.” It is the point where a veteran can no longer control the struggle within his own mind. Most hurt themselves but no one else. I believe that my father was at his “Hellwhen he point” slammed my face against that sink. I believe that mentally, he was not even there. He was either in the South Pacific fighting for his life or he really was there in that kitchen and didn’t want me to have to live the same life that he did. As it turned out, except for living in a mental facility all of his life, his life was very similar to mine. He was inpatient and I was outpatient. My dad died 10 days after I saw him at the hospice. I was hoping that he would know me but he was too far gone. It was a sad affair but his funeral, just weeks later in Tennessee, introduced me to hundreds upon hundreds of family member that I never knew existed. When all the storms had cleared I was still close but not at my “Hellpoint.” Pleased to meet you Name: Eli Hernandez Occupation: Is the new hair stylist at Camileʼs on weekends Hobby: Traveling Whatʼs best about living in Winters: “Everyone knows every-one and everything you do. I can keep track of my children.” Fun fact: Is the youngest of 12 children. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Change is still dominant for Rams and Ewes, bothintheworkplaceand their private lives. This is alsoagoodtimetolookata possible relocation if that hasbeenoneofyourgoals. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Doing things for others is what you do well. But don't forget that Bovines thriveonthearts,somake some time for yourself to indulge your passion for music and artistic expressions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) While the Romantic Twin considers where to goforhisorherupcoming vacation, the Practical Twinwillstartmakingtravelplansnowtotakeadvantage of some great bargains. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your sensitive nature helpsyoudealwithadifficult emotional situation. Bepatientandcontinueto showyoursinceresupport wherever (and for whomever)itisneeded. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You'remakingprogressas you move through some unfamiliar territory. And whiletheremightbeamisstep or two along the way, overall you're heading in the right direction. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Some good news arrives -- and just in time to remind you that you're making progress. Perhapsthingsaren'tmovingasquicklyasyou'dprefer,butthey'removingnevertheless. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good week to step back and assess the facts that have recently emerged to see where they can be used to youradvantage.Also,don't hesitate to make changes wherenecessary. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You should begin to experience some support from those who nowagreewithyourpoint of view. This should help countertheremainingobjections from die-hard skeptics. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Don't let your aim be deflectedbytrivialmattersas youtrytoresolveaconfusing situation. Take time to findandthoroughlyassess the facts before making anydecision. CAPRICORN (December 22toJanuary19)Thepossibilityofmovingtoanother location has come up. But beforeyoudismissitasunworkable,it'sworthchecking out just in case it does havesomemeritafterall. AQUARIUS(January20to February 18) New relationships -- personal or work-related -- show mixed signals. Best to assume nothing. Let things play themselves out until you have something substantivetoworkwith. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your ability to make needed changes withoutcausingtoomuch, if any, negative ripple effect comes in handy when dealing with a sensitive mattereitheronthejobor inthefamily. BORN THIS WEEK: Althoughyoulikethingstogo smoothly, you're not shy aboutmakingwaveswhen you believe the situation callsforit. (c) 2010 King Features Synd.,Inc. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 — B-5 Nuestras Noticias ¿Sabe usted lo que sus niños hacen? Día Internacional de la Mujer El día 8 de marzo mujeres y hombres que trabajan por las causas de las mujeres conmemoran en todo el mundo los esfuerzos que éstas han realizado por alcanzar la igualdad, la justicia, la paz y el desarrollo. Más allá de fronteras nacionales y diferencias étnicas, lingüísticas, culturales, económicas y políticas, las mujeres de los cinco continentes organizan diversos eventos para festejar este día. Sobre el 8 de marzo existen diversas versiones. La más conocida es la de un incendio ocurrido en una fábrica textil de Nueva York en 1857, donde habrían muerto quemadas las obreras que hacían una huelga. Según la historiadora canadiense Renée Côté, no existen pruebas documentales de que un incendio de esas características se produjera ese año, ni que ese hecho fuera el motivo para establecer una jornada internacional de las mujeres. Un 8 de marzo de 1857 una marcha pionera de obreras textiles recorrió los suburbios ricos de la ciudad de Nueva York para protestar por las miserables condiciones de trabajo. Un 5 de marzo de 1908 en Nueva York comenzó una huelga de las obreras textiles reclamando la igualdad salarial, que se disminuyera la jornada a diez horas y que se permitiera un tiempo para la lactancia. El Día Internacional de la Mujer fue instaurado en 1910 por la alemana Clara Zetkin, integrante del Sindicato Internacional de Obreras de la Confección, durante el Congreso Internacional de Mujeres Socialistas en Copenhague, Dinamarca. El primer Día Internacional de la Mujer se celebró el 19 de marzo de 1911 en Alemania, Austria, Dinamarca y Suiza, conmemorando un levantamiento ocurrido en Prusia en esa fecha. Las demandas fueron el derecho al voto, la igualdad de oportunidades para ejercer cargos públicos y el derecho al trabajo. Los derechos humanos de la mujer son parte inalienable, integrante e indivisible de los derechos humanos universales. La plena participación, en condiciones de igualdad, de la mujer en la vida política, civil, económica, social y cultural y la erradicación de todas las formas de discriminación basadas en el sexo son objetivos prioritarios de la comunidad internacional. En la actualidad algunas mujeres ya gozan de mayores derechos, pero todavía falta mucho por hacer, ya que sin diferencia de raza, religión, cultura, situación económica, social o política, todavía miles de ellas viven en el maltrato y el menosprecio. No queremos dejar pasar esta fecha sin darle nuestro reconocimiento y admiración, a todas aquellas mujeres en todo el mundo; que día a día con su participación en casa, el trabajo, con su familia y en la sociedad, nos demuestra que tienen la fuerza, decisión y carácter para formar parte de un mundo mejor e igualitario para todos. No dejes pasar esta fecha sin demostrarle a esa mujer que tienes en casa, tu admiración y agradecimiento con un detalle, que por muy simple que sea, representa tu respeto, apoyo y consideración. Imagínese que son después de las 10 de la noche y un policía ve a varios adolescentes vagando en frente de un negocio o en el parque de la ciudad. El oficial contacta a los adolescentes y determina que uno de los adolescentes está drogado o embriagado. El adolescente es detenido y llaman a sus padres. ¿Cual sería la respuesta apropiada por parte de los padres a este tipo de incidente? A) Permitir que mi hijo(a) regrese a casa con una advertencia. B) ¿Por qué paró a mi hijo(a)? C) ¿Por qué está molestando a mi hijo(a)? D) Haga lo que tenga que hacer oficial. Voy en camino a recoger a mi hijo(a). Me encargaré de la conducta de mi hijo(a) y voy a asegurar que esto no suceda otra vez. E) No me importa. Ahora, los oficiales han enfrentado estos casos con frecuencia y muchos de estos casos terminan con una de estas respuestas. En meses recientes, han van visto varios reportes, implicando a adolescentes, de alborotos, vandalismo, actividad de droga y embriaguez en público. oficiales han Los respondido a muchas llamadas en-progreso que implican a adolescentes en asuntos semejantes en los parques y en las escuelas. Tan pregunto, ¿Sabe usted lo que sus niños hacen? oficiales han Los encontrado a varios adolescentes de 14 a 17 años de edad embriagados y vagando después de las 10 de la noche. Sobre los últimos fines de semana pasados, han visto aproximadamente 20 a 25 adolescentes de 13 a 17 años que pasan el rato el campo de juegos. Detrás de ellos dentro de las estructuras de madera de campo de juegos encontraron latas de cerveza vacías en el suelo. Había parafernalia de droga encima de una mesa. Nadie podría ser ligado directamente a la posesión del alcohol o la parafernalia. Los luego reoficiales spondieron a una llamada de alboroto. Personas estaban gritando nombres relacionados con pandillas hacia un grupo de adolescentes que estaban vagando cerca del campo de beisbol. Después un vecino vio a varios adolescentes con gorras negras causando alboroto en frente de su yarda. Cuándo ella procuró confrontarlos, uno de los niños la amenazo con tirarle una piedra por su ventana y orinar en su propiedad. La mayoría de estos adolescentes se encuentran vagando en la ciudad después de las 10 de la noche. ¿Dónde consiguen el alcohol? Los oficiales de Winters encontraron a una adolescente de 14 años que tenia el contenido de alcohol en su sangre de .232, tres veces el límite legal de un conductor afectado. Si los oficiales no la hubieran encontrado, ella podría haber sufrido un sobredosis de alcohol o pudo haber muerto. Este caso todavía esta bajo investigación. Los oficiales también han respondido a varios reportes de grafiti a través de la ciudad. No hay ningún objetivo específico, pintan grafiti en todas partes, casas, vehículos, y negocios. Las escuelas han sido objetivos de grafiti, ventanas rotas, y de robos de propiedad. La policía ha tomado un enfoque proactivo hacia estos crímenes. Por el momento, no tenemos suficiente personal, pero la ciudad esta buscando maneras de remediar esta situación. Los oficiales están citando a adolescentes que se encuentran vagando después de las 10 de la noche. Adicionalmente, los oficiales encuentran a adolescentes endrogados o embriagados y en posesión de drogas o alcohol. Estas infracciones son adelantadas al el Departamento Juvenil del Condado de Yolo y a la oficina Fiscal del distrito de el Condado de Yolo. Los resultados de estas infracciones pueden ser prosecuciones, multas, requisitos pagados de restitución, libertad condicional, y otras ramificaciones legales costosas. Por lo tanto, es importante saber lo que sus niños hacen. Padres constantemente deben tener el conocimiento de donde están sus hijos y con quien se asocian. Aproximadamente 95% de niños hoy tienen teléfonos celulares. Así, no debe ser tan difícil averiguar lo que sus niños están haciendo. Como padres, tienen la autoridad sobre sus niños para vigilar su bienestar. No permita que el sistema llegue a ser su guardián, y después quejarse que el sistema les falló a sus hijos. La responsabilidad comienza en casa. Aquí están varios consejos que puede considerar. 1) Asegure cualquier lata de pintura y alcohol en su casa. 2) Revise las mochilas, recámaras, y bolsas por latas de pintura y alcohol. 3) Revise a sus hijos cuando lleguen a casa para síntomas de alcohol o uso drogas. 4) Comunícense con otros padres acerca de semejantes problemas. 5) Revise las manos, uñas, ropa y zapatos por manchas de pintura o tinte de marcador. 6) Debe de chequear por guantes con manchas de pintura. 7) Debe de chequear los suéteres, chaquetas, o cualquier ropa con bolsillos largos por que pueden ocultar las latas de pintura y marcadores en los bolsillos o bajo la ropa. 8) Revise los ojos inyectados de sangre. Esto puede ser resultado del expuesto a vapores tóxicos peligrosos. 9) Revise la cachucha, cuadernos, y otras posesiones por nombres o etiquetas relacionadas con pandillas. 10) Hable con sus hijos acerca de estos asuntos y si tiene cualquier información, contacte la policía, (530) 795-4561 o por correo electrónico a tips. winters@winterspolice. org. Esperamos que este mensaje sirva para traer un nuevo nivel de conocimiento a familias y la comunidad. La responsabilidad comienza en la casa para construir una base más fuerte para preservar los valores y moralejas sociales de la comunidad. — Escrito por: Sargento Gutierrez, Departamento de Policía de Winters Inscripciónes para kinder, pre-escolar Niños que cumplen cinco años el día 2 de diciembre de 2010 o antes, son elegibles para empezar kinder el próximo año escolar. Las formas para la inscripción de kinder se pueden recoger en la oficina de la Escuela Waggoner, 500 W. Edwards Street, del 16 de marzo a 16 de abril, de 9 a.m – 3 p.m. La escuela esta serrada durante el 2 hasta el 9 de abril durante el receso de primavera Las formas de inscripción pueden regresarlas a la oficina de la Escuela Waggoner para el 16 de abril, de 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Inscripción del Pre-Escolar de Winters, 1 de marzo – 28 de mayo del 2009. Aplicaciones de Yolo Central Eligibility List (YCEL) serán disponibles en Winters Preschool, 219 Edwards Street, entre las 3 y 4 p.m. Después que el Child Care Services ha dado prioridad a familias, los pares serán notificados para recoger su registración en el pre-escolar Winters Preschool, entre las 3 y 4 p.m. Se dará prioridad a los niños de 4 años de edad. Programa de Equivalencia de Preparatoria (HEP) Nos vemos en la biblioteca La universidad Estatal de California en Sacramento recibió fondos federales para el Programa de Equivalencia de Preparatoria (HEP). Desde su creación en 1993, el programa CSUSHEP ha ayudado a más de 1,700 trabajadores agrícolas y migratorios y a sus familias a obtener el Diploma de Educación General, (GED) tanto en inglés como en español. Además de ofrecer clases en inglés y español este programa paga los cinco exámenes oficiales de GED. Aún más, se provee consejería educativa para ayudar a los graduados a obtener mejores trabajos y/o a continuar con su educación en colegios comunitarios o escuelas vocacionales. La profesora María Mejorado, directora del programa HEP, señala, “HEP ofrece un programa de estudio de seis a nueve meses para ayudar a los estudiantes que trabajan en agricultura o que son trabajadores migratorios a obtener su GED. De manera que somos una muy buena alternativa para aquellas personas que no terminaron la preparatoria en su país natal o para aquellos estudiantes que no pueden obtener su “High School Diploma” ya sea porque no pasaron el CAHSEEExamen estatal de salida de preparatoria o no tienen suficientes unidades para graduarse.” HEP opera todo el año y ayuda a más de 180 participantes. El área de servicio se extiende desde el Colegio Comunitario de Woodland, la preparatoria de Winters, Galt, Dixon, y el Condado de San Joaquín. ¿Se va casar? ¿Dio a luz a un bebé? ¡Anuncíelo en el Express es Gratis! Llama a 795-4551 “Este dinero beneficiará a muchas familias en el Condado de Sacramento ya que brinda una base para una mejor vida a aquellos que son primera generación en los Estados Unidos,” dice U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento. También expresó, “programas comunitarios como los que operan junto a la Universidad Estatal de California en Sacramento están ayudando a mejorar las vidas de muchos californianos y a alcanzar su capacidad máxima.” Para más información, comuníquese con Elvia Nava, Coordinadora de Reclutamiento, al (916) 278-5194 o al (916) 5415402. En Winters, comuníquese con Dorisa González-Pulido, Asistente de Reclutamiento, al (707) 291-0580 o visite la página de internet http://www.edweb.csus. edu/hep. Todo la comunidad esta invitado participar en el nuevo horario de la hora de cuentos bilingüe en la biblioteca de Winters cada jueves a las 7 p.m. La programa esta patrocinado por el First 5 del condado de Yolo y La biblioteca del condado de Yolo. La programa tiene énfasis en niños de cero a cinco años, pero todos son bienvenidos. Niños y sus familias pueden disfrutar escuchando cuentos, cantando y participando en manualidades. Nos vemos en la biblioteca. ¡Eli Hernandez esta en el salón de belleza de Camile’s solamente en los fines de semana incluyendo domingo para la conveniencia de la familia! * Cortes * Tintes * Peinados * Depilación Mencione este ad y recibe 20% descuento! 19 Main Street, Winters (530) 795-2294 salón (530) 723-3842 cell B-6 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11 2010 The Market Place for Winters Petition for Change of Name FILED Yolo Superior Court March 2, 2010 By S. Jensen, Deputy Case Number: PT10-509 Superior Court of California, County of Yolo 725 Court Street Woodland, CA95695 PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME 1. Petitioner: Carmen L. Rodriguez resides in this county. 2. Petitioner requests that the court decree the following name changes: Orlando Rodriguez changed to Orlando Rodriguez Saldana. 3. Petitioner requests that the court issue an order directing all interested persons to appear and show cause why this petition for change of name of the persons identified in item 2 should not be granted. 4. The number of persons under 18 years of age whose names are to be changed is 1. 5. If this petition requests the change of name of any person or persons under 18 years, this request is being made by mother only. 6. For each person whose name is to be changed, petitioner provides the following information you must attach a completed copy of the attachment Name and Infomation About the Person Whose Is to Be Charged (form NC-110) for each person identified in item 2): a. the number of attachments included in this petition is : NC 110 b-f (Attachment page or pages (1) Birth Certificate (2) Certificate of death. Published March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2010 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER February 4, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Isabel Becerra, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-103 Ficititous Business Name JE Remodel and Repair 1008 Farnham Ave., Woodland, CA 95776 Name of Registrant James H. Ellsworth 1008 Farnham Ave., Woodland, CA 95776 Business Classification: Individual. s/James H. Ellsworth I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Isabel Becerra, Deputy Clerk Published March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2010 Fictitious Business Name FILED SOLANO COUNTY CLERK February 16, 2010 CHARLES LOMELI, CLERK Georgina Saunders, Deputy FBN NUMBER 280-10 Ficititous Business Name Dee Deeʼs Bar and Grill 1324 Empire St., Fairfield, CA 94533, Solano Business Mailing Address if different 1324 Empire St., Fairfield, CA 94533 Name of Registrant Is hereby registered by the following owner: Dee Deeʼs Bar and Grill, Inc. California 1324 Empire St., Fairfield, CA 94533, Solano This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrantcommenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/26/10. Signature of Registrant: s/Dee Dee Linderer, President & Treasurer I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo Charles Lomeli, Solano County Clerk Georgina Saunders, Deputy Clerk Published Feb. 25, March 4, 11 & 18, 2010 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER January 28, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Ava Woodard, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-077 Ficititous Business Name Marion Hamilton Gallery 26900 Rd. 87, Winters, CA 95694 Name of Registrant Marion Hamilton Trustee 26900 Rd. 87, Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Trust s/Marion Hamilton, Trustee I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Ava Woodard, Deputy Clerk Published Feb. 25, March 4, 11 & 18, 2010 Classifieds BIBLE TRIVIA by Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Daniel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Which of his sons did the dying Jacob compare to a vicious lion? Joel, Judah, Peter, David 3. What golden graven image did the Israelites dance in front of? Calf, Ox, Horse, Camel 4. Who primarily made that golden graven image in above question? Joseph, Michal, Lot, Aaron 5. From Genesis 1, what was the first color mentioned in the Bible? Black, Violet, Green, Red 6. Which Old Testament passage prophesied the virgin birth? Hosea 10, Isaiah 7, Psalm 1, Micah 4 ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Judah; 3) Calf; 4) Aaron; 5) Green; 6) Isaiah 7 Wilson Caseyʼs trivia book “Know It? ... or Not?” is available from BearManorMedia.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. Trusteeʼs Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 080078938 Title Order No. 3817003 Investor/Insurer No. 144965587 APN No. 038-170-18-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by GABRIEL VEGA IBARRA, AND YOLANDA TORRES DE IBARRA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS., dated 07/19/2006 and recorded 07/26/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0028877-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Yolo County, State of California, will sell on 04/01/2010 at 12:00PM, At the rear (North) entrance to the City Hall Building, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA. 95691 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 200 EAST MAIN STREET, WINTERS, CA, 95694. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $447,304.18. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/31/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3463353 03/04/2010, 03/11/2010, 03/18/2010 Read the legals, they are good for you. Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER February 9, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Ava Woodard, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-122 Ficititous Business Name Valley Floors 18 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694 Name of Registrant Lance Linville 18 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Individual. If previously filed, indicate provious fictitious business name number: 91168 s/Lance Linville I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Ava Woodard, Deputy Clerk Published Feb. 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2010 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER February 5, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Linda Smith, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-107 Ficititous Business Name ROGMO ENTERPRISES 1204 Cottonwood St., Ste 6, Woodland, CA 95695 Name of Registrant Carmen Guillermo 1204 Cottonwood St., Ste 6, Woodland, CA 95695 Business Classification:Individual. Beginning Date of Business: The Registant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busines name of names liste above on 2-1-10. s/Carmen Guillermo I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Linda Smith, Deputy Clerk Published Feb. 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2010 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER February 9, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Lupe Ramirez, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-115 Ficititous Business Name “EXPERT REGRIGERATION” 39 Hacienda Ln., Woodland, CA 95695 Name of Registrant Paul Nichols 39 Hacienda Ln., Woodland, CA 95695 Business Classification: Individual. Beginning Date of Business: The Registant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busines name of names liste above on 2/8/10. s/Paul Nichols I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Lupe Ramirez, Deputy Clerk Published Feb. 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2010 Help Wanted Immediate payroll administrator position available Buckhorn corp. office. M-F, 25 hours per week.. ADP knowledge needed. Position requires phone, customer service and other office skills and duties. e-mail resume to sbecker@ buckhornsteakhouse .com or fax (attn: salli) (530) 795-5570. 6-1tc __________________ Full time maintenance/ landscaping, Canyon Creek Resort in Winters, $9/hr. Speak enough English. Call for interview, Alan, 888-4066693 (toll-free) 6-2tp __________________ FAIRFIELD-SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Trans. Dept. Mechanic – Heavy Duty Bus/Truck $19.43/hr. A valid Class B/P or higher, CDL w/an air brake endrsmnt. & a valid med cert are req. To apply: Go to www.fsusd.k12.ca.us select Human Resources then job opportunities 6-1tp __________________ Help Wanted TheWinters Chamber of Commerce seeks a motivated Executive Director who reflects the vision of the Chamberʼs mission to support and advocate for the Winters business community. Executive Director will be responsible for operating the new Winters Visitor Center under the direction of the Chamber of Commerce. Experience in managing multimedia communications, staff supervision, budgeting and public relations are a must. Weekend commitment is a requirement. Salary Range 30K-35K. (DOE) Applications for this position should be mailed or delivered to The Winters Chamber of Commerce, 11 Main Street, Winters, 95694. Applications must include a cover letter and resume Applications must be received by Friday, March 19, 2010. 5-3tc __________________ ASE Certified Tech F/T for busy independent shop. Sal. DOE. Call 707/374-2484, or fax resume: 707/374-5939 6-1tp __________________ Help Wanted Wanted: Full Time Ranch Hand / Farm Labor Crop experience: Walnuts/Grapes Speak some English Proficient in driving machinery Call 530-795-9007 5-2tp __________________ Personal Care Asst. FT/PM Shift (3-11pm) Provide compassionate care to seniorsʼ w/Alzheimerʼs & other Dementia related conditions. Duties incl.: cooking, cleaning, assisting w/ADLʼs. Apply: Courtside Cottages of Vacaville 431 Nut Tree Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 Fax 707-449-9950. Email: nadiaa@ courtsidecottages.com 6-1tp __________________ Fictitious Business Name Classifieds FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER March 8, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Isabel Becerra, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-217 Ficititous Business Name Winters Veterinary Clinic 27956 State Hwy 128, Winters, CA 95694 Name of Registrant Ann L. Breznock, DVM 27956 State Hwy 128, Winters, CA 95694 Eugene M. Breznock, DVM 27956 State Hwy 128, Winters, CA 95694 Business Classification: Husband and Wife. Beginning Date of Business: The Registants commenced to transact business under the fictitious busines name of names liste above on 9/27/1979. If previously filed, indicate previous fictitious business anme number 79-404. s/Ann L. Breznock I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Isabel Becerra, Deputy Clerk Published March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2010 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER March 3, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK KimberlI Johnson, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-192 Ficititous Business Name Hewitt & Sonʼs Plumbing 32179 Hwy 16, Woodland, CA 95695 Name of Registrant James D. Hewitt 32179 Hwy 16, Woodland, CA 95695 Cammie Hewitt 32179 Hwy 16, Woodland, CA 95695 Business Classification: Husband and Wife. Beginning Date of Business: The Registants commenced to transact business under the fictitious busines name of names liste above on 3/3/10. s/Cammie Hewitt I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Kimberli Johnson, Deputy Clerk Published March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2010 Trusteeʼs Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 121519302 APN: 003-143-06-1 TRA: 002012 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1270 REF: Martinez, Ruben IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 09, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 30, 2010, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 17, 2006, as Inst. No. 20060032069-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Yolo County, State of California, executed by Ruben Joaquin Martinez and Jeanie Martinez His Wife As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the rear (north) entrance to the city hall building 1110 West Capitol Avenue West Sacramento, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 304 Edwards Street Winters CA 95694 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $538,406.74. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. Chase Home Finance LLC Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: February 22, 2010. (R297390 03/04/10, 03/11/10, 03/18/10) PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Accounting, Payroll Howard R. Brown & Associates Accounting, Payroll & Tax Preparation 19 Main Street, Winters (530) 795-1283 Email: hrbal@wavecable.com Aggregate Winters Aggregate Landscaping Supplies Decco Rock G Flagstone G Sod Stepping Stone G Waterfall Boulders G Cement Sand & Gravel G Reinforcing Wire G Rebar G Bark G Mulch G Humus Topsoil G Trailer Concrete wintersaggregate.com 4499 Putah Creek Rd. 795-2994 - Winters ARCHITECTURE DESIGNWORKS ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING ERIC DOUD 15 Main Street, Winters Ph. 530.795.3506 Cell 530.902.1242 eldoud@dcn.davis.ca.us www.ericdoudarchitect.com Home Improvement PET SITTING Master of All Trades, Jack of None Daily, Weekly and Out-of-Town Pet Sitting Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Animal First Aid Certified. Serving Davis, Winters & Woodland (916) 837-6832, or davispetnanny@gmail.com John Vanderpool (530) 723-3930 The Home Improvement Specialist Plumbing G Kitchen Remodels: counter tops, tile, formica, marble, granite Bath Remodels: toilets, sinks, faucets, tubs, water heaters Flooring: tile, linoleum, water damage repair Painting: interior, exterior, sheetrock Carpentry: G unlimited From new construction to complete remodels G Senior Discounts State Lic#840327 Grading Ernie’s Excavating & Grading Repair Gravel Roads, Erosion Repair 44 Years Experience in Yolo - Solano area 530 795-2146 Licensed & bonded Contractor Yves Boisrame Constuction under the Water Tower General Contractors Don Weins & Son Construction Custom Homes and Remodeling Excellent References, 25 yrs. exp. Lic. #743814 (530) 795-1511 Wilson Plumbing Plumbing Service/Repair Sewer/Drain cleaning. Water htr specials. Bathroom & Kitchen Remodels Senior Discounts Shutters SHUTTERS Equipment Repair 12 E. Grant Ave., Winters Plumbing In Winters 20 years Experience. Full Satisfaction Guaranteed West Coast Equipment (888) 925-8334 795-1307 795-4997 or cell 916 952-2557 Custom homes, major remodels, storage, garages, and repairs. Chainsaws, Lawn Tractors, Rototillers, Small Engines, Weedeaters and More . . . (530) 795-0600 Repairs & Maintenance Weekly Service Full Service ~ Mini Service Chemical Only Lic. #926022 Lic#663820 For All Your Building Needs Power Equipment Repair Pool Service GOLDEN STATE MANUFACTURING LANDSCAPING Cardonaʼs Garden ROTOTILLING New lawns, sprinkler installation, tree trimming, clean-ups, hauling, & regular lawn maintenance, Call, 795-4406 Painting Mike Long Painting Free Estimates Residential & Commercial 707-301-1399 FAX (707) 469-0134 St. Lic. #894990 305 Industrial Way, Dixon 707 678-1776 We are the window coverings specialists “If we didn’t exist, it would be curtains for all of us!” Tractor Work TRACTOR WORK Demolition, excavation, trenching and drilling. Drainage work and retaining walls. Precision work. Lic. 344303 and insured. Owner operator. 530-795-1618. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 — B-7 Advertising is Easy, Just Call 795-4551 Misc. for Sale New at Christmas: 18 bottle Haier wine cellar for both red and white wines. Adjustable thermostat control, 9 full width black storage racks, ultra quiet, thermo electric cooling. A bargain at $175. Call 530795-2956. 4-4tp ___________________ Piano Lessons Theresa Foster has openings for piano students of all ages. Call 530.795.2956 for more information. 5-3tp ____________________ Pets AKC Bullmastiff Puppies. Born 2/24/10, ready for new home 4/9/10. Father was a Spanish champion, Mother is a wonderful family member. 9 males avail. $800. Call Jeff for more info (707)290-1843 6-4tp ____________________ Steel Buildings SOLANO CONSTRUCTION 30 years in Solano, Napa & Yolo counties. Sales-Service Construction. online at www. solanoconstruction.com 530-795-1080 ___________________ FOUND: Christyna is the name on a case left on the bench in front of Close Quarters that is now at the Winters Express. Come by to claim. ____________________ Child Care TENDER LOVING DAYCARE Infants - age 12 (FT/PT) Preschool Program Before and After School Care Homework Help Transportation to and from schools and activities *Reasonable Rates* 20+ Yrs. Exp. in ECE License # 573607597 Call Dawn 795-3302 35-tfn ____________________ Winslowʼs Lil Angel Academy Has a FT opening for ages 0-5, for days of fun, learning, and loving care. My program includes: a daily preschool program, crafts, storytelling, and much more! I can also do a.m. Kinder drop off and pick up. I serve a healthy breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks. I am certified in CPR and child care health and safety. Call for more information!! Janelle at 530-795-3195 or 707-761-7399 License #573611417 30-20tp ___________________ Firewood A1-AFirewood Premium 5 Star Rating Hurst Firewood Est. 1935. (707)554-3062. 3-4tp _________________________ Season two could be a breakout year for Joey Logano, who wonʼt turn 20 until May. The 2009 Raybestos Rookie of the Year has finished fifth and sixth in the past two races. Donʼt look now, but Logano, a Middletown, Conn., native, is eighth in the Sprint Cup point standings, ahead of Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Kyle Busch (12th) and Denny Hamlin (22nd). “I feel more excited to come to the race tracks, is what it comes down to,” said Logano. “Last year it was, ʻOh, boy, California, we stunk there last time.ʼ I donʼt know if I want to go there. Now, you look at these places, and youʼre excited to go back to the track because you think youʼre going to have a good race car. “Iʼm more pumped up about coming to the race track. I think thatʼs the biggest deal, me knowing what I want. Itʼs the biggest (learning) curve Iʼve ever taken.” Logano was still in grade school when Mark Martin began telling whoever would listen that the kid was going to be a star. One hears such stories quite often in NASCAR, but most fall short of such heady forecasts. Logano, so far, has passed every test on his way to the top. Loganoʼs one Sprint Cup victory — New Hampshire Motor Speedway in June 2009 — was something of an anomaly, greatly aided by a timely rain shower that cut the race short. He wound up finishing 20th in the point standings with the victory, three top-five finishes and seven top 10s. Itʼs obvious: Logano is starting to “get it.” “Itʼs a gradual deal,” he said. “Itʼs not like a light switch. I remember last year at this point. Kyle (Busch) and Denny (Hamlin) were telling me something, or Zippy (crew chief Greg Zipadelli) was telling me something, and I couldnʼt make sense of it in my mind. As I kept going with time, and kept thinking about what they said to me when I was on the race track. Iʼd think about it and then, eventually, I made sense of it.” Early results this year have raised the bar on expectations. “I think itʼs cool,” said Logano. “Iʼm excited. Eighth in points ... and last year I would have been happy with 20th in points at this point in the season. “I wish theyʼd start the Chase now, but we have a long way to go.” *** Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008. His blog NASCAR This Week (http://nascar.rbma.com) features all of his reporting on racing, roots music and life on the road. E-mail Monte at nascar_thisweek@yahoo.com. (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. 3-8cc _________________________ Services Real Estate Construction 29 years experience Repairing and replacing every part of a home. Some companies strive to be the best, some the fastest, some the most affordable. We strive to be all three. Building material and labor costs have become a lot more affordable in these trying economic times. This makes for a wonderful opportunity to have home repairs and upgrades done at far better prices than even a year ago. Call 707-321-2112 and start enjoying this economy/opportunity today. 5-4tp _________________________ Is your checkbook a mess? Tired of trying to balance your checking account? Need help in doing payroll, payroll reports, and sales tax reports? Give me a call at (530) 795-4254. Katherineʼs Bookkeeping Service 600 Railroad Ave. Ste.B Winters, CA95694 (530) 795-4254 _________________________ Cortez IV Enterprises Demo, cleanup, hauling service. Reasonable rates 530 3040077. 7-52tp _________________________ Kitchen & bath remodels. 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Offered at $289,000 Beautiful custom home on over a half acre (IN TOWN).Over 2400 square foot home , with a 1600 square foot basement. You couldn't build this home for for details !! APPOINTMENT ONLY. Offered at $ 599,000 SOLD Minimum Charge ad $10.00 795-4551 Tuesday at noon deadline 48 ACRES OF AG LAND. JUST OUTSIDE OF WINTERS. OFFERED AT $1,440,000 CALL FOR DETAILS Member of both Yolo and Solano MLS!!! Bus: (530) 795-3834 Home: 795-3170 127 Carrion Court, Winters www.wintersproperties.com CAMELOT WINTERS 37 Main Street AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL JBN Just outside of Winters. 6.97 acres of prunes. offered at $ 239,000 80 acres of walnuts, with custom home and large shop! Call for details!!!! Consulting Electrical Construction Lic. 547685 - Bond 661703 JOSH NELSON Owner Office P.O. Box 833 Winters, CA 95694 795-3338 (530) Mobile 320-6819 (530) FOR SALE ~ 681-8939 ~ SOLD ~ 681-8939 Sandy's Corner on the Market! Call me about VA & HUD foreclosurers Sandy Vickrey 530-681-8939 New Listing: Come take a look at the awesome view from this property. This is a nice home with an open floor plan. Warm up by the woodburning stove in the living room. The home features large bedrooms and a huge garage. Come see this one! $399,900. PENDING ~ SOLD ~ FOR SALE ~ 681- Joey Logano Is Pumped REMODELING SPECIALIST Rentals 681-8939 By Monte Dutton Appliance Repairs Washers Dryers Ovens Ranges Dish Washers Call Brad Hayes 530 400-2574 Mon-Sat. 8 p.m. - 5 p.m. Rentals ~ ʻ05 Nissan Sentra SERSpec-V, 6 spd, clean, new tires, 119k mi., great on gas, dk. blue w/ black int. $6,999 obo #511152 DLR (707) 280-6816, 628-6966 6-4tp ___________________ ʻ02 Nissan Maxima GLE auto, sports pkg, leather, moon roof, very clean, 171k mi. 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Check out: www.wintersrealestate.net for your weekly updates, on all Winters properties For sale ~ call 681-8939 Yard Sale Rentals available: Check out our ads on craigslist.org. Call us regarding our Property Management Services. 37 Main Street,Winters, CA 95694 795-4183 (work) ~ 795-4000 (voice mail) ~ SOLD - FOR SALE ~ 681-8939 ~ SOLD ~ Charlotte Lloyd, Realtor, Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) Cuttin' The Hassle! Over 25 years of experience Representing buyers andsellers Weigheddown by mortgage payments!!! Needto avoidforeclosure Call me or email me there are options!!! Search my listings or listings in the area on my website. Followme on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn andYouTube (charlottelloydtv) NEW LISTING AVAILABLE ON THE HORSESHOE Check it out on my website. Video also http://www.charlottelloyd.com Charl o tte Ll o y d 5 3 0 -7 9 5 -3 0 0 0 ho me 9 1 6 -8 4 9 -8 7 0 0 mo bi l e & 2 4 hr. v o i ce mai l Email caloyd@earthlink.net DRE# 0 0 8 6 2 6 1 5 PROgressive Real Estate Order to Show Cause for Change of Name FILED Yolo Superior Court Feb. 11, 2010 ByC. Lau, Deputy Case Number: PT10-350 Superior Court of California, County of Yolo 725 Court Street Woodland, CA95695 Petition of Cynthia Ann Drake-Martinez for change of name Order to show cause for change of name To all interested persons: Cynthia Drake-Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Cynthia Ann Drake-Martinez, to proposed name Cynthia Ann Drake. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 7, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. Dept. 15. The address of the court is 1100 Main Street, Ste. 300, Woodland, CA95695 Date: Feb. 11, 2010 David W. Reed Judge of the Superior Court Published Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2010 Read the legals, they are good for you. Order to Show Cause for Change of name FILED Yolo Superior Court By C. Dunkel, Deputy Case Number: PB10-123 Superior Court of California, County of Yolo 725 Court Street Woodland, CA95695 Order to show cause for change of name To all interested persons: Mary Lou Gomez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Mary Lou Gomez to Proposed name Mary Lou Miller THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 15, 2010 at 9a.m., Dept.: 15 The address of the court is 1100 Main Street, Woodland, CA95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, Winters Express. Dated: September 4, 2009 s/David W. Reed Judge of the Superior Court Published February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2010 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER February 23, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Linda Smith, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-170 Ficititous Business Name Yolo County Crematory 175 Second Street, Woodland, CA95695 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA Name of Registrant COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, Paul Wiggins SITTING AS THE JUVENILE COURT 175 Second Street, Woodland, CA95695 Cynthia Keisler In the Matter of: 175 Second Street, Woodland, CA95695 Case No(s): 229644 Business Classification: Co-Partners. Beginning Date of Business: The Registant comGABRIELLE MICHEL PUBLISHED CITATION menced to transact business under the fictitious WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE busines name of names liste above on 2/14/2010. SECTIONS 294 & 366.26 s/Paul Wiggins, Cynthia Keisler I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original Minor(s) born: 6-21-08 document on file in this office. This certification is true ________________/ as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder TO: FRANCISCO MICHEL AKA JOSE MICHEL, Linda Smith, Deputy Clerk DATE OF BIRTH September 8, 1976, FATHER, OR Published March 4, & 11, 18 & 25, 2010 ANYONE CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OF THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILD BORN TO JAMIE HOWIE, MOTHER, DATE OF BIRTH January 27, 1979. Public Notice PUBLISHED NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO PARENT OF RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 294 and 366.26 1. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT on April 20, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 133 of the Sacramento County Juvenile Court, Superior Court of California, located at 3341 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95826, a hearing will take place pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 366.26, to either terminate your parental rights or to establish a guardianship for your child or to place your child in long-term foster care. 2. You are further notified that the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services, Petitioner, will recommend the following action: termination of parental rights permanently and a court order that the above-named minor be placed for adoption. 3. You have the right to personally appear in court and be heard in this matter. 4. On the above date the Court will determine the best permanent plan for your child. Evidence will be presented. After hearing the evidence presented by the parties, the Court will make one of the following orders: a. Terminate your parental rights permanently and order that the child be placed for adoption; b. Without permanently terminating your parental rights, identify adoption as the permanent placement goal and order that efforts be made to locate an appropriate adoptive family for your child for a period not to exceed 60 days; c. Without permanently terminating your parental rights appoint a legal guardian for your child and issue letters of guardianship; or, d. Order that your child be placed in long-term foster care, subject to the regular review of the Juvenile Court. 5. You may have the right to have an attorney represent you at the hearing. If you cannot afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney for you, unless you knowingly and willingly waive your right to representation by an attorney. You have the right to present evidence at the hearing. 6. You have the right to request a trial on the issue of what permanent plan is best for your child. You have the right to present evidence. You have the right to use the Court's power to compel the attendance of witnesses to testify on your behalf. You have the right to confront and cross-examine any adverse witnesses. You have the right to confront and cross-examine the preparers of any reports submitted to the Court by the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services, Petitioner. You have the right to assert the privilege against self-incrimination. 7. Any order of the Court permanently terminating your parental rights shall be final and you shall have no legal rights to the care, control or custody of the child. 8. Ten (10) days prior to the hearing, the Sacramento County of Sacramento Department of Health and Human Services will prepare an assessment report containing its recommendation in this matter. You have the right to read the report and obtain a copy of the report. You should immediately contact the social worker assigned to your child dependency case or your attorney if you have any questions or if you would like to read and obtain a copy of the report. 9. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court will proceed in your absence to adopt one of the abovementioned permanent plans. Such proceedings may include the termination of your parental rights so that your child may be placed for adoption. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please contact the specified below or an attorney. DATE: February 10, 2010 ANN EDWARDS-BUCKLEY, INTERIM DIRECTOR DHHS by _________________, Hans A. Gregerson Paralegal Department of Health and Human Services Paralegal Services (916) 875-4136 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11/10 CNS-1796602# THE WINTERS EXPRESS Published February 18, 25 & March 4, 11, 2010. Trusteeʼs Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 125075210 APN: 049-542-19-1 TRA: 063072 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1037 REF: Corona, Noe IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 17, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 23, 2010, at 9:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 25, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-002451600 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Yolo County, State of California, executed by Noe Corona and Karen M. Corona, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the rear (north) entrance to the city hall building 1110 West Capitol Avenue West Sacramento, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 25766 Gable Court Esparto CA 95627. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $336,655.31. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. California Declaration I, John Kennerty, of America’s Servicing Company (“Mortgage Loan Servicer”), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Services has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND/OR The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date and Place: 7/03/09 Fort Mill, South Carolina Name of Signor: John Kennerty Title and/or Position VP Communication For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: February 19, 2010. (R-292449 02/25/10, 03/04/10, 03/11/10) Notice of Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE AND SIGN PERMIT SUBMITTED BY DAVID LORENZO TO MODIFY A NONCONFORMING SIGN LOCATED AT 111 MAIN STREET (APN 003-201-015) Applicant: David Lorenzo Description of the Project: The applicant has applied for a variance and sign permit to modify a nonconforming sign located at 111 Main Street. The existing sign exceeds the height limit established by the Winters Municipal Code for freestanding signs. The applicant is seeking a variance from this height limit. In addition, freestanding signs in the historic Central Business District require review and approval by the Planning Commission, according to Winters Municipal Code, Section 17.80.080. Project Location: 111 Main Street Environmental Determination: The City of Winters Community Development Department has determined that the application is exempt from CEQA review under the provisions of Section 15301 “Existing Facilities.” Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to consider action on the project on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 before the City of Winters Planning Commission. This meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall at 318 First Street, Winters, California. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in these hearings, please contact City Clerk Nanci Mills at (530) 795-4910, ext. 101. Please make your request as early as possible and at least one-full business day before the start of the hearing. The City does not transcribe its hearings. If you wish to obtain a verbatim record of the proceedings, you must arrange for attendance by a court reporter or for some other means of recordation. Such arrangements will be at your sole expense. If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, the challenge may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission prior to the public hearing. Availability of Documents: Copies of the Staff Report will be available on the City’s website at http://www.cityofwinters.org/administrative/admin_ boards.htm on March 19, 2010. For more information regarding this project, please contact Nelia Dyer, Community Development Director, at (530) 795-4910 x114. Published March 11, 2010 View past editions of your favorite local paper online! Go to www.wintersexpress.com Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER March 2, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Isabel Becerra, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-190 Ficititous Business Name Mobile Treats 907 Villanova Drive, Davis, CA95616 Name of Registrant Steven Charles Nyholm 907 Villanova Drive, Davis, CA95616 Business Classification: Individual Beginning Date of Business: The Registant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busines name of names liste above on March 2, 2010. s/Steven Charles Nyholm I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Isabel Becerra, Deputy Clerk Published March 4, & 11, 18 & 25, 2010 Trusteeʼs Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 090129228 Title Order No. 4243390 Investor/Insurer No. 011261125 APN No. 003-503-18-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ROGER JORDAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 12/26/2006 and recorded 12/29/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0051515-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Yolo County, State of California, will sell on 03/18/2010 at 12:00PM, At the rear (North) entrance to the City Hall Building, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA. 95691 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 314 VILLAGE CIRCLE, WINTERS, CA, 95694. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $473,294.09. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/19/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3443772 02/18/2010, 02/25/2010, 03/04/2010 Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, March 11, 2010 — B-8 Notice of Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY COLE OGANDO TO AMEND AN EXISTING CONDITONAL USE PERMIT FOR ONSITE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BERVERAGES AT 200 AND 202 RAILROAD AVENUE TO INCLUDE THE SPACE AT 3 RUSSELL STREET (APN 003-203-012) Applicant: Cole Ogando Description of the Project: The applicant has applied for a conditional use permit to amend an existing conditional use permit for on-site sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at 200 and 202 Railroad Avenue to include the space at 3 Russell Street. Project Location: 3 Russell Street and 200 & 202 Railroad Avenue Environmental Determination: The City of Winters Community Development Department has determined that the application is exempt from CEQA review under the provisions of Section 15301 “Existing Facilities.” Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to consider action on the project on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 before the City of Winters Planning Commission. This meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall at 318 First Street, Winters, California. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in these hearings, please contact City Clerk Nanci Mills at (530) 795-4910, ext. 101. Please make your request as early as possible and at least one-full business day before the start of the hearing. The City does not transcribe its hearings. If you wish to obtain a verbatim record of the proceedings, you must arrange for attendance by a court reporter or for some other means of recordation. Such arrangements will be at your sole expense. If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, the challenge may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission prior to the public hearing. Availability of Documents: Copies of the Staff Report will be available on the City’s website at http://www.cityofwinters.org/administrative/admin_ boards.htm on March 19, 2010. For more information regarding this project, please contact Nelia Dyer, Community Development Director, at (530) 795-4910 x114. Published March 11, 2010 Public Notice City of Winters Request for Proposals – Consultant to Provide Economic Development Consulting Services for the State Community Development Block Grant Program The City of Winters is soliciting Proposals from Qualified Consulting Firms who are capable of administering the City of Winters Business Assistance Loan Program in compliance with Community Development Block Grant Guidelines. Through the authorization of the Winters Community Development Agency, the City of Winters has issued a Request for Proposals for the Program Administration of the Business Assistance Loan Program. The Request for Proposal will be available for public inspection at City Hall, 318 First Street, Winters, CA and is also available on the City of Winters website at www.cityofwinters .org. Consulting firms interested in receiving a copy of the document should contact the above-mentioned office. Nanci Mills, City Clerk, City of Winters Published March 11, 2010 Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURPOSE: The Yolo County SELPA/ Superintendents’ Council will conduct a public hearing to receive comment by members of the community on the Yolo County SELPA Annual Service Plans, with CASEMIS service definitions, and Annual Budget Plans for 2009-2010. DATE: Friday, March 26, 2010 TIME: 9:45 a.m. LOCATION: Yolo County Office of Education Superintendents/Board Room 1280 Santa Anita Court, Suite 100 Woodland, CA 95776-6127 Posted this 4th day of March 2010. /s/Camille Giometti-May, Assistant Superintendent Yolo County SELPA Published March 11, 2010 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER February 9, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Ava Woodard, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-082 Ficititous Business Name Alabaster Music 4646 Cowell Blvd., Davis, CA95618 Name of Registrant Elizabeth Busch 4646 Cowell Blvd., Davis, CA95618 Business Classification: Individual. Beginning Date of Business: The Registant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busines name of names liste above on 7/5/05. If previously filed, indicate provious fictitious business name number: 906128FBLAN1 Los Angeles Co. s/Elizabeth Busch I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Ava Woodard, Deputy Clerk Published Feb. 18, 25, March 4, & 11, 2010 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER February 12, 2010 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Linda Smith, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2010-133 Ficititous Business Name F & D Unlimited 38343 County Road 15, Woodland, CA95695 Name of Registrant Frank R. Bruno 38343 County Road 15, Woodland, CA95695 Business Classification: Individual s/Frank R. Bruno I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder Linda Smith, Deputy Clerk Published March 4, & 11, 18 & 25, 2010 Notice of Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY SUE KRISTENSEN TO OPERATE A LIGHT GENERAL MANUFACTURING USE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING IN A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M-1) ZONE AT 27990 COUNTY ROAD 90 (APN 038-050-073) Applicant: Sue Kristensen Description of the Project: The applicant has applied for a conditional use permit to operate a light general manufacturing use in an existing building in a light industrial (M-1) zone at 27990 County Road 90. Approval of conditional use permit is required to allow a light general manufacturing use in a light industrial (M-1) zone, according to Winters Municipal Code, Section 17.52.020. Project Location: 27990 County Road 90 Environmental Determination: The City of Winters Community Development Department has determined that the application is exempt from CEQA review under the provisions of Section 15301 “Existing Facilities.” Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to consider action on the project on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 before the City of Winters Planning Commission. This meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall at 318 First Street, Winters, California. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in these hearings, please contact City Clerk Nanci Mills at (530) 795-4910, ext. 101. Please make your request as early as possible and at least one-full business day before the start of the hearing. The City does not transcribe its hearings. If you wish to obtain a verbatim record of the proceedings, you must arrange for attendance by a court reporter or for some other means of recordation. Such arrangements will be at your sole expense. If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, the challenge may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission prior to the public hearing. Availability of Documents: Copies of the Staff Report will be available on the City’s website at http://www.cityofwinters.org/administrative/admin_ boards.htm on March 19, 2010. For more information regarding this project, please contact Nelia Dyer, Community Development Director, at (530) 795-4910 x114. Published March 11, 2010 To place an ad in The Winters Express, call 795-4551. wintersexpress.com. Trusteeʼs Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 234192CA Loan No. 0693586729 Title Order No. 602127322 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-20-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT ALAWYER. On 03-18-2010 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-29-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0030942-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of YOLO County, California, executed by: MISAEL BAUTISTA AND LUZ MARIA RIOS BAUTISTA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE REAR (NORTH) ENTRANCE TO THE CITY HALL BUILDING, 1110 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA Legal Description: LOT 5, BLOCK 1, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED, ''MERMOD MANOR SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2'', FILED FOR RECORD APRIL 27, 1954, IN BOOK 4 OF MAPS, PAGE 77. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $272,182.22 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 205 ANDERSON AVENUE WINTERS, CA 95694 APN Number: 003276-11-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.DATE: 02-24-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT ADEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3433326 02/25/2010, 03/04/2010, 03/11/2010
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