Volume 124, Number 13
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Volume 124, Number 13
47¢ Who is this? Find out on page B-4 plus 3 cents information tax It’s time for Youth Day — Special section Volume 124, Number 13 - Locally owned since 1884 Round four for Anderson Place By ELLIOT LANDES Staff writer After a fourth frustrating city council meeting on his Anderson Place project, Jan Brzeski said he and his sister had hoped the city would favor the project, the first under the new Downtown Master Plan. “Please understand,” said Brzeski, “each time you send us away for another two weeks, it costs thousands of dollars. We are beginning to feel like a punching bag in this process. “We are trying to do something special here, to create a project that will be something you will really love, in an area that we have loved since we grew up here. We just want to send the project through. We are feeling pretty beat up. “We are asking you, basically begging you, not to put any more financial burdens on this project. We are trying to do what we thought the city want- ed.” City staff brought two small development projects back to the April 17 city council meeting for partial hearing, both after repeated council meetings. Both Dave Snow’s Mary Rose Gardens and the Brzeski’s Anderson Place were ready for Plan Development (PD) permit approval, but staff did not offer the final Development Agreements (DA) because neither agreement was ready. Council members questioned the value of approving only the PD for each project. The PD allows the development to be designed without following all the normal per-house zoning requirements. The DA, which would be approved at a future meeting, constitutes the actual permission for a particular project to proceed. Community Development Director Dan Sokolow explained that approving part now will See COUNCIL on page A-8 We’re getting greener ◆ Partipation strong in new city wide recycling effort By ELLIOT LANDES Staff writer Marissa Juhler of Waste Management reported on recycling in Winters at the April 17 city council meeting. “I come bearing lots of good news,” said Juhler. Winters’ diversion rate, which is the percentage of recyclables, has increased significantly with the change on Jan. 1, 2007, to single stream recycling. Last March the rate was 30.6 percent, and for this March the percentage was 51.5 percent, above the mandated goal of 50 percent. “We are happy to say there has not been a single load rejected from the re- INSIDE Classifieds ..........................B-5 Community .........................A-7 Entertainment ....................A-9 Eventos hispanos ............A-11 Features .............................B-4 Obituary ..............................A-2 Opinion ................................A-6 Schools & Youth .................A-9 Sports .................................B-1 Included in this week's issue are advertising inserts from: Longs Drugs, Lorenzo’s Market, Biasi’s Auto Repair, Extreme Interior Doors (Supplements are sent to Winters, Woodland, Davis, Capay Valley, Dixon, Vacaville and Fairfield.) W E AT H E R “It’s Your Choice” All Insurance Companies Welcome (707) 427-2417 VALLEY FLOORS 3 Russell Street • Winters (530)795-1713 885 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA Open: Mon.-Fri. 9-5:00 — Sat. 10-3:00 M-F 8-5:30 Sat 9-1, By Appointment Lance & Gina Linville, Owners Cont. Lic. No. 563789 All Major Credit Cards Accepted Photos by Debra Lo Guercio This year’s Youth Day Sweetheart and Sweethunk candidates are, from left (front) Kelsy Fox, Lauren Yehle, Katherine Rominger and Amy Purvis; (back) Mat Catalan, Nathanael Lucero and Ron Lewis. (Not pictured, Isaias Gomez.) This year’s Youth Day Princesses and Princes include, from left (front) Julia Millon, Jessica Sharp and Sarah Rominger; (back) Carlos Figueroa, Ryan Hofstrand and Steven Warren. The Sweetheart and Sweethunk will be crowned at Youth Day opening ceremonies on Friday, April 27. Changes proposed for middle school math program AUTO BODY, INC. For 23 years Solano County’s most respected collision repair facility I-CAR, ASE, Certified Welding, Quality Workmanship & Lifetime Warranties Sweeeeet! cycling plant.” According to Juhler, the switch to single stream typically results in higher rates of contamination, referring to non-recyclables being included in loads of recycled trash. The recycling plant will reject loads with high contamination, and it is a good sign the plant has rejected no loads from Winters. Juhler said she was happy to see the bulky goods collection is taking place at a higher than expected rate. “What would be a phenomenal number to hit?” asked council member Mike Martin about the diversion rate. “The 51 percent Winters By GARY BEALL has hit is phenomenal, this Express correspondent early in the program,” answered Juhler. “If we are The math program at really aggressive, we can Winters Middle School (WMS) is a mess, but it See GREENER on page A-3 should be greatly improved next year if school district trustees accept changes being proposed by the school’s staff. “It’s been sort of a mixed up program,” WMS principal Suzanne Martin told Weather readings are taken school district trustees at 9 a.m. each day, covering meeting on April 19. the previous 24 hour period. “Courses have been text Date Rain Hi Lo driven instead of stanApril 18 70 43 dards driven.” April 19 66 42 And the textbook, a 7th April 20 62 48 grade pre-algebra text, is a April 21 72 48 lousy text, according to April 22 .47 64 47 Martin. She added that April 23 .07 68 43 there also has been signifApril 24 78 46 icant turnover in the math department and misunRain for week: .54 derstanding of the curSeason’s total: 10.13 riculum. Last year to date: 33.24 The result has been conAverage to April 24: 20.51 fusion among parents and students about what is be- Over 800 Stores The hometown paper of Clara Lilyblade Winters, Yolo County, California, Thursday, April 26, 2007 Casson & Son Carpet Care RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL CARPET CLEANING 756-1022 795-0500 795-0500 756-1022 ST CONT LIC #821127 A solar powered newspaper ● 312 Railroad Avenue, Winters, California 95694 ● ing covered. Most 6th graders are not being taught benchmarks that they are being tested on in statewide testing. District superintendent Dale Mitchell explained that the problem originated when the WMS math program was redesigned a few years ago. One component of the redesign was a twoyear algebra class, using the same text, that was supposed to teach both 6th grade and 7th grade standards. Mitchell said the design was good on paper, but that implementation was a challenge. The text was driving instruction and covering mostly 7th grade standards at the expense of 6th grade standards. Martin said that she and her staff have been discussing problems with the math program for four City council to meet Tuesday The Winters City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. The following items are on the agenda: ~ Update on Winters Highlands project from Granite Bay Holdings, LLC. ~ Strategic planning. ~ Continued public hearing and consideration of development agreement for Mary Rose Gardens (staff will recommend continuation to the May 15 city council meeting). ~ Continued public hearing and consideration of development agreement for Anderson Place tentative subdivision map (staff will recommend continuation to the May 15 city council meeting). FUTURE SUBSCRIBERS LOLA ELIZABETH GARIBAY is the newborn daughter of Laurie and Rudy Garibay of Winters. Born on April 4, 2007 at Sutter Davis Hospital, she weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She joins a sister, Sofia, 2. Maternal grandparents are Norma Sacks-Bass of Pleasant Hill and Marven Sacks of Sacramento. Paternal grandparents are Jesus and Victoria Garibay of Winters. 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He reported Tuesday morning that the lake was 432.66 feet above sea level, with storage computed at CENTURY CLUB: We congratulate Andrew G. “Andy” Anderson on joining the Century Club earlier this month. He reached his 100th birthday anniversary, still walking around town and driving his car. Anderson retired from Bank of America in 1972 after 45 years of service. He served as president of the Winters Chamber of Commerce in 1948 and 1964, and was named Winters Citizen of the Year in 1958. He was a charter member of the Winters Rotary Club. Keep adding those candles. April 16 ~ Investigation, 2nd and Abbey Streets. Diesel spill. ~ Medical aid, 500 block of Edwards Street. Asthma attack. ~ Medical aid, Edwards Street. Unknown medical. Lorraine Wellonen April 17 ~ Medical aid, 400 block of Edwards Street. Bead in child’s nose. File photo by Relfe Ehret Marybeth Chiles, left, is shown here receiving a $5.00 check from Al Lorenzo, president of the Winters District Chamber of Commerce, in March, 1968, for having the winning slogan in the 1968 Winters Youth Day. Marybeth, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chiles, submitted the slogan “Youth Power--Power for Progress.” LORRAINE WELLONEN grandchildren; siblings, Carl Vreeken of Las Vegas, Nevada, Le Grand Vreeken of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Zina Cheesman of Utah; daughter-in-law, Rosemary Wellonen Morrill of California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Pearl Vreeken, son Dennis, brother John Vreeken and sister Pearl Vreeken. Services took place on April 24, 2007 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Winters. Hoyle Humphrey Hoyle Truman Humphrey, 79, of Sonora passed away at Sonora Hospital on April 19, 2007. He was born on Oct. 23, 1927 in New Blaine, Arkansas. He enlisted in the Army in 1945, where he spent time in Japan after the atomic bombings, doing repair and clean-up. He was proud of his service in the Army, say family members. He worked as a PG&E lineman foreman for more than 40 years and was a member of the IBEW. Family members say he had a green thumb and could get just about anything to grow. He created a showplace flower garden while living in Magalia. He loved nature and could sit for hours soaking up all the beauty and the sounds of silence. He also enjoyed fishing, especially in his retirement. Most of all, he loved his family, who describe him as “a caretaker through and through.” He is survived by his wife, Pat, who he married in 1961; children, Karen Sellers, Sheila White, Michael Humphrey, and Darla Presba and her stepchildren, Eleanor Day, Judy Raridan and Margaret Egger; grandchildren, Tobie, Kelly and Cholena Humphrey, Landon and Erin Sellers, Caitlin Egger, Yvonne Payne, Lisa, Barb and Stacy Houck; siblings, Art Humphrey and Marge Cameron; ex-wife, Bobbie Fisher; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kate and Arnold Humphrey, brothers, Haskell, Richard and Hofferd Humphrey; grandson, Matthew Sellers, and stepson Ronald Knutson. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 25, at the Winters Cemetery. 1,463,269 acre feet of water. The SID is diverting 255 second feet of water into the Putah South Canal and 46 second feet is flowing in Putah Creek at the Diversion Dam. Evaporation on Lake Berryessa averaged 127acre feet of water per day during the week. Weekly fire department report O BITUARIES Lorraine Dirkje Wellonen passed away on April 17, 2007 in Davis after a long battle with cancer. Born on Feb. 25, 1924 in Sandy City, Utah, she was 73 years old. Formerly of Thousand Oaks, she moved to Winters in 1975. Family members say the most important things in her life were family and church. She was an avid flower and vegetable gardener, and a master seamstress. They say she “walked through life leaving a wide wake of love and affection as she passed; all who crossed her path were blessed by that love.” She is survived by her spouse of 66 years, Reino; children and their spouses, Jack and Georgian Wellonen of Springfield, Missouri, and Carl Wellonen of Winters; grandchildren, Emily, Jason, Cher and Stephanie; seven great- Berryessa down .27 of a foot April 19 ~ Medical aid, 40 block of Myrtle Circle. Unknown medical. ~ Medical aid, 400 block of Anderson Avenue. Difficult breathing. April 20 ~ Medical aid, Grant Avenue and 3rd Street. Vehicle accident. ~ Medical aid, Anderson Avenue. Allergic reaction. ~ Medical aid, 100 block of East Grant Ave. Unknown medical. April 21 ~ Medical aid, 800 West Grant Avenue. Chest pains. ~ Medical aid, 200 block of Wild Rose Lane. Unknown medical. April 22 ~ Investigation, Railroad Street and Wolfskill Street. Fire under bridge. YEARS AGO 35 YEARS AGO 50 YEARS AGO 65 100 April 27, 1972 May 9, 1957 May 15, 1942 May 3, 1907 Randy Washabaugh, a Winters High School senior and son of Police Chief and Mrs. Richard Washabaugh, will take over the mayor’s office on Youth Day, this Saturday, replacing Mayor Jack Losoya for the day. Bids will be open June 7 in Sacramento by the State Department of Public Works for converting 9.5 miles of two lane road into a four lane freeway on Interstate 505 from Putah Creek to the junction with Interstate 80. The Winters Planning Commission Tuesday night approved a 16-unit apartment complex at Grant Avenue and Second Street, proposed by Mrs. Delores Ramos. Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Martin have been selected as marshals for Saturday’s Youth Day Parade. Parade Chairman Cecilia Aguiar said yesterday that there are 120 entries in the parade. Marlene Madra, of Australia, has been selected as the exchange student to study at Winters High School during the 1972-73 school year under auspices of the American Field Service. She will live at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Rominger. The largest graduating class in the history of the Winters Elementary School will receive their diplomas at commencement exercises at the Winters High School Gymnasium May 23, when 50 members of the class will graduate. Gerald Adams, an employee of Peter Kiewit and Sons, is planning to leave Winters this weekend for Greenland to work on an air base project at Thule, Greenland, where the Kiewit firm has a construction contract. Robert Crampton, of the Allendale district, an employee of the Winters Branch of the Bank of America, has been transferred to the Japan branch of the bank. The farm labor mobile trailer office will be located on East Main Street here on May 15, according to word received from the state employment office in Woodland. Water storage in Lake Berryessa increased by 630 acre feet during the week and at 8 a.m. yesterday morning was 112,930 acre feet. YEARS AGO Rev. Lee Sadler On account of his will be the speaker for health Wallace Womack High School baccalaure- has given up his place at ate, to be held next Sun- the Anderson-Baker Co. day, May 17th, at 8 p.m. in and will spend the sumthe high school auditori- mer at outdoor employum. ment. Miss Evadna FenTune in between 8 ley has taken his place and 9 p.m. K.F.R.C. toat the store. morrow night, for broadH.B. Wyatt and cast of local soprano, Miss Rosie Lopez. Miss family took their deparLopez is soloist in the ture Monday for their high school glee club new home in Santa Cruz. Mrs. C.H. Wolfe, and has received her training under Miss Flo- Mrs. Lucy Bowman and rence Veall. Mrs. J. Jeans went over Mr. and Mrs. E.R. to Woodland yesterday Crum and son George at- to see Mrs. Mary Roberts tended Commencement who is very ill. exercises at U.C. Wednesday. Their son, Bob, was among the graduates. Mr. and Mrs. Leo YEARS AGO Lewis were dinner hosts Tuesday evening honoring their niece, Miss VirMay 14, 1892 ginia Reid who plans to leave tonight for several Miss Ruth Wolfweeks visit in New York. skill went to Napa yesterMr. and Mrs. Will day afternoon to attend Coleman and sons, the commencement exerHoward of San Francis- cises of Napa College. F.B. Chandler of co and Kenneth of Diego Elmira was in town the spent Mother’s Day with Mrs. Coleman’s relatives other day looking after his interests here. in Lakeport. 115 312 Railroad Avenue, Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-4551 Published each Thursday, Winters, California, 95694. Entered and paid at the Post Office, Winters, California as Periodicals Matter (USPS 687-240) Charles R. Wallace, Publisher Debra J. Lo Guercio, Editor Barbara Lorenzi, Office manager/Proofreader Laura Lucero, Accounts Receivable/Accounting Elliot Landes, Staff Writer Fabiola Hernandez, Editorial assistant Leslie Stewart, Sales Newton Wallace, Publisher emeritus Open: Mon. - Thurs. 10-5 - Fri. 10-3 Closed during the lunch hour e-mail: news stories and letters to [email protected] e-mail: advertising to [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] web site: wintersexpress.com News deadline, noon Monday Subscription Rates: Winters home delivery or mailed . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Mailed complaints should be directed to your local Postmaster Classified Advertising Minimum cash ad $5.00, Minimum charge ad $10.00, for 20 words 60 cents per line for first week, 50 cents per line for subsequent weeks Ad deadline, noon Tuesday Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — A-3 GREENER Continued from page A-1 get to 60, 65 percent, which would be great, especially in the first year.” Getting to 70 or 75 percent will require other types of recycling, like composting, and can happen later, according to Juhler. “There is need for continuing education,” said Juhler. “There are still people that don’t know they can put in juice boxes, shampoo bottles, pa- Police report Jan. 7 – April 18 ~ On the 700 block of Valley Oak Drive, forcible entry was gained to a trailer and property was stolen. Loss: $1,200 April 7 ~ On the 200 block of Anderson Avenue, a suspect took his parent’s vehicle without consent. The suspect then pulled a victim into the vehicle, held her against her will and drove to Vacaville. The suspect returned the victim to Winters. April 13 ~ On the first block of East Main Street, parties were involved in a verbal domestic dispute. April 16 ~ A found bicycle was turned over to the police department. April 17 ~ Isidro Cobos Ramos, 21, of Winters was issued a notice to appear for being an unlicensed driver, driving an unregistered vehicle, speeding and no proof of insurance. ~ Steven Gerald Penrose, 55, of Roseville, was making a right hand turn southbound onto Railroad Avenue off of Main Street while driving a semi-truck and pulling a 53-foot trailer. As he was making his turn, his trailer struck a lawfully parked vehicle owned by Joe and Sheri Corrales of Winters. April 18 ~ On the 100 block of East Grant Avenue, forcible entry was gained to a business and an attempt was made to steal the safe. The investigation continues. April 19 ~ Vincente Fernandez, 38, of Winters was issued a notice to appear for being an unlicensed driver. April 20 ~ A 13-year-old Winters juvenile was arrested for lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years of age, rape, sodomy and sexual penetration with a foreign object. The juvenile was booked at the Winters Police Department and transported to the Yolo County Juvenile Hall for incarceration. ~ On the 800 block of Taylor Street, property was stolen from an unlocked vehicle. Loss: $1,750. ~ On the 500 block of Manzanita Way, parties were involved in a verbal domestic dispute that escalated to each party pushing the other. There were no injuries. ~ Jonathan Emmanuel Contreras, 20, of Winters was driving westbound on Grant Avenue. A 17-yearold Davis juvenile was driving westbound on Grant Avenue directly in front of Contreras. The juvenile activated his blinker and applied his brakes as he was preparing to make a left-hand turn southbound onto Third Street from Grant Avenue. The juvenile came to a stop and waited for on-coming eastbound traffic to pass so he could make his turn safely. Contreras saw the juvenile stop abruptly and tried to swerve his vehicle to avoid the collision. Contreras See POLICE on page A-10 per towel rolls and junk mail.” “Just a rinse,” said Juhler to a question about cleaning off recycled cans and bottles. Council member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry asked about a problem of late pickup of recyclables. “I’m very well aware of that problem,” said Juhler. “The truck fills up and must fit a run into Sacramento to unload.” Waste Management is looking at adding a driver to solve the problem, which is caused by the good news of increased participation in recycling. Council member Tom Stone asked about encouraging paper bags for supermarket shoppers. Juhler agreed that paper is much more environmentally friendly, and paper bags are more costly for markets to offer. She didn’t have a good answer to how to encourage the change, other than legislation. “Unfortunately, plastic is cheaper, said Juhler.” In response to a question from council member Harold Anderson, Juhler said Waste Management cannot recycle plastic bags because the material is processed on conveyor belts, and the bags wrap up on the rollers and shut down the conveyors. She said some stores have the ability to compact and bale the bags for recycling. She said that other than bags, all types of plastics, which are numbered by type one through seven, are accepted for re- cycling. Juhler creates programs for recycling education in the schools, and announced that many Winters students are participating in an Earth Day poster contest. Winners will receive prizes including pencils made of recycled money, reusable lunch bags and gift cards for pizza. Juhler will have a recycling booth at the upcoming Youth Day celebration. Getting married? Just had a baby? Earned a degree? Announce it in the Express! It’s free! Call 795-4551 for assistance or sendinformation to [email protected] A-4 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 Opinion ON’T THINK ABOUT THIS too hard or you won’t get it. It’s like staring into one of those 3-D magic eye drawings. If you strain too hard to see the hidden picture, you won’t be able to see it at all. You have to just trust the process. Take a deep breath, relax, and read this column from that place in your brain that sees what your eyes can’t, and it’ll all come into focus... So, I’m watching news coverage of the Virginia Tech massacre, and only in bits and pieces because the tragedy simply overwhelms me. And I start thinking back on all the unimaginable horrors that have taken place during the Bush Administration — the Sept. 11 attack on the Twin Towers, and the crash of American Airlines flight 587 in New York two months later; the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia and loss of its entire flight crew; Hurricane Katrina and the ruination of New Orleans. And now, the massacre at Virginia Tech. Even the whole Anna Nicole Smith saga. Bubble-headed, drug-addled bimbo or not, her life and her death in particular are just unnecessarily sad. Unlike the disastrous Iraq War (and the loss of life and international goodwill, and crushing national debt it caused), the Valerie Plame CIA leak, the questionable firing of federal attorneys, eroding civil rights, executive branch corruption and cronyism, and etc., etc., etc., those previously mentioned horrors weren’t actually Dubya & Co.’s fault. But it makes one pause to wonder why so many horrific events have occurred on Dubya’s watch. Although I have no affection for Uncurious George, I must admit, he’s had to face new and improved problems unparalleled by those of any president before him. It’s a bit unfair, really. Why is the president who is arguably the least prepared of them all to deal with disaster continually beset with calamities? Why is the universe hurling such disproportionate catastrophe on the weakest link? He’s clearly not the brightest crayon in the presidential box, but he didn’t deserve such a heaping helping of grief on his plate. So… Why? And all of a sudden, I knew. Bush and Cheney are the lovebirds. As any Hitchcock fan knows, in his classic horror film, “The Birds,” the quiet little town of Bodega Bay was suddenly besieged by crazed seagulls and crows, swooping down and pecking people, sometimes to death. There was nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, the birds came from everywhere, furiously fluttering and flapping, down chimneys, through holes in rooftops, aiming right for your eye sockets. But why. Hitchcock never provides an answer, only a clue: The mayhem starts when socialite Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) brings two caged lovebirds into town. Forget the twists and turns, and Daniels’ manipulative motivations and the local female jealousy over the affections of beefcake Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor), the feathered frenzy never relents until Daniels and Brenner decide to take the lovebirds and leave Bodega Bay. They open the front door, and thousands of birds blanket the lawn and trees, watching. Waiting. With birdcage in hand and Brenner’s terrified niece Kathy clinging for dear life, the traumatized trio steps gingerly through an ominous sea of birds, gets into the car and drives away, the birds parting like waters. But not one attacks. Hitchcock never explains why, never reveals the motivation. Why were the birds so mad? We don’ t know. We’ll never know. Our understanding of their wrath is irrelevant. All we need to grasp is that A) Bad things happened when the lovebirds came to town and B) It stopped when they left. Only The Birds will ever know the real reason. It isn’t something mere humans can fathom. We need only pay attention. And there you have it. Our country is one big, huge Bodega Bay. As soon as lovebirds Bush and Cheney arrived, one inconceivable misfortune after another beset our “town.” There’s carnage wherever you turn. And it won’t end until everything is made right again. It’s not the lovebirds’ fault. They can’t be blamed. But for whatever cosmic reasons you and I can’t understand, their presence here is making the universe very cranky. And they must go. If Bush and Cheney are the lovebirds, that means Karl Rove is Melanie Daniels. He brought them here. And although his gams in a tight skirt can’t compare to Tippi Hedron’s, the message from the universe is the same: Take your lovebirds and go back where you came from. Or else. D N A LOCAL NOTE: I attended the barrel tasting on Saturday at the new Berryessa Gap Vineyards tasting room (formerly Tufts Packing Shed) on Grant Avenue, and not only did they produce their best wines yet (the Syrah is outstanding), the new facility is beautiful. Simple, clean and classy, and what a jewel for the Winters community. Hats off to all involved. May this be the first of many top-notch projects in which our town can take pride. And one more thing: Anyone else notice the painting of Karen Ogando at Arte Junction? It was in the front window last week. It shows her sitting on a couch, looking pensive, a glass of wine in her hand. But what is she thinking? About red tape at City Hall, maybe? Which planning commissioners she’d like to strangle? Where to locate the sushi bar in her new commercial project? (I hope it’s the last one.) OK, maybe it isn’t really Karen Ogando. But it should be. And… Yay, it’s Youth Day! Let’s all get along! O LD PEOPLE. A few months ago I received an invitation to attend the 50th reunion of Kappa Chi fraternity in San Luis Obispo. In the back of my mind, I knew the reunion was coming, and was looking forward to it. They cancelled Poly Royal 17 years ago after a riot and the purpose for Poly Royal, showing off the campus, seemed to have been lost. After a break of several years the powers that be invented Open House. Open House is the same event as Poly Royal, same time of year, same people, just a different name. I venture down to Cal Poly about every five years or so. My best man, Randy Fiser, lives in Grover “City” Beach, just down Highway 101 from San Luis Obispo. They changed the name to Grover Beach because it sounded better for tourism than Grover City. Winters sounds pretty good to me, but if you have a better name, tell the tourism committee. I left Cal Poly in 1974, and there have been a lot of changes to the college and downtown. For a city with 40,000 people, San Luis Obispo must have the highest sales tax in the country. Their downtown is booming. Walking around I didn’t see one empty space for rent, and there is lots of construction going on. Old buildings have been repaired, and plenty of new buildings have filled in empty lots and dilapidated properties. If someone from Davis would happen to see what a real college town looks like, they’d pack their bags and move in a heartbeat. The fraternity house looks a lot like the house in Animal House, the movie. Large corner lot with a six bedroom, two story house on it. The bar is upstairs and I don’t think they have washed the floor since I left. My permanent tenant always smiles when she walks through the door. She says it always smells the same, and that brings a smile to my face. It doesn’t smell flowery. More like stale beer and a urinal. It was home for over three years. I’ve met the founder of the fraternity, Don Budai before. He, along with a few of his friends, wanted a place to play music and relax. The idea of a fraternity was born in 1957 and they moved into the house on the corner of Chorro and Upham. While I was there, the landlord, Mr. Porter, died and Mrs. Porter sold us the house. She wanted $28,000, but we thought we were the brightest bulbs in town, so we offered her $24,000. She didn’t know if that was a good offer, so she went to a real estate friend of hers. We paid her $40,000 and were lucky she didn’t take a higher offer. To buy the house an alumni association was formed, and they are the ones who threw the party last weekend. We own the house, use the rent from current students to pay the taxes, insurance and upkeep. It is the upkeep that is a problem. It is an old house and needs help or a bulldozer. After a wine tasting event on Friday night, there was an alumni meeting on Saturday morning, followed by tours of the campus and happy hour and a dinner, prepared by the alumni, at the Veterans Hall. There were over 200 people sitting down to tri-tip, pork, salad, beans, garlic bread, and more beans. By the time they finished passing the hat, selling sweatshirts, beer glasses, and collecting alumni dues, there was over $14,000 in the bank. Not a bad weekend at the office. There was a photographer and photo opportunities. When they asked all of the past presidents to line up, by year of service, I edged over to Budai and Larry Courtland, founding members. I wasn’t expecting to be standing next to them. A whole generation was missing. Mario Cano, a pledge brother and member of my wedding party was standing next to me. We looked down the row of about 25 young people. “How old do you feel?” Mario asked. “Pretty old,” I told him. Good company, but I did realize that it has been a while since I was in college. When I walked into the house there were name tags to be applied. When I’d introduce myself, “Oh, you’re that Wallace,” was the reply by more than a couple of people. Pledges have to memorize the past presidents. I memorized 13, these guys have to memorize 50. There were only a half-dozen or so close friends who showed up, and we stayed up telling lies about each other. My permanent tenant was smiling and listening. Trouble was, she was there for some of the stories and knows what really happened. I thought we all looked good, Sherri thought we all looked old next to the current crop of fraternity brothers. For those who don’t like reunions, you’re missing an opportunity to renew friendships and remember simpler times. I was a little disappointed that more of my generation didn’t show up, maybe they’ll make it to the 60th reunion. I plan on being there. See you at Youth Day. O LETTERS It was a great ride for Jared Dear Editor, On Saturday, April 21, the “Riding for Jared” motorcycle run fund-raiser was held. It was a great success. Through our efforts we will be able to make a large donation to the Jared Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund. First of all, I would like to take this time to thank everyone that came out for the event and all the participants in the run, without you this could have never been successful. Special thanks to Charley Wallace and the Express staff for the publicity in our local paper. I owe much gratitude to many families and friends of mine who came and helped with the event. Hats off to: the Kraintz family, the Geerts family, the Davis family, Debbie and Wayne Holland, Jenny Ramos, Lisa and Tyler Floyd, and Dawn from Creekside Bar. I also really appreciate the support from my riding coach Cajun Charlie, and my mentors Rocky and Marshall from Vacaville HarleyDavidson I would also like to recognize the support of my grandparents, John and Darlene Benson, and Walt and Sally Neil. Thanks also to mom and dad for keeping me organized. I couldn’t have done it without all of you. To sum things up, I feel that the event was a great success and I know in my heart that whenever I get on a bike and ride I’ll be “Riding for Jared.” BROCK NEIL PTA needs volunteer support Dear Editor, The Winters Combined PTA was originally established on Jan.12, 1982. As we enter into our 26th year, we are proudly searching for new board members. Several volunteers are needed to make the PTA run smoothly. Some of the positions being sought include: Book Fair coordinator for Waggoner Elementary School and Shirley Rominger Intermediate School (SRIS), Family Science Night and Movie Night coordinators as well as many other positions. If you are not the type to help coordinate events, then perhaps you can serve as one of our many needed volunteers? The PTA has already been working on the event calendar for the following school year. Please consider attending our last meeting on May 9 to get an idea of what we are about and how you can help. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the staff room at SRIS. Childcare will be provided. Through our annual fund-raiser the PTA was able to fund and support such events as: Harvest Festival, Family Science Night, Spelling Bee, Farm & Pioneer Day, Star Party Software technology, grade level money, teacher gift cards and so much more. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to make this last year such a great success. Keep an eye out for the PTA fundraiser coming in October 2007. We ask that you please continue to clip the box tops off the General Mills products this summer and send them to the school this fall. Winters Combined PTA earns ten cents for each one we collect! The PTA would like to thank everyone who has signed up to be a member of the eScrip program. Through this program the PTA has earned approximately $600. If you have not yet signed up or need to renew your cards please go to www.escrip.com, refer to group # 139431312. The current board members who will be returning next year include: Brandy Wingard, president, Andrea McKenna, secretary, Jenyse Lichwa, treasurer, Liz Layne, VP of Membership, and Laura Ray, VP of Sockhop. If you would like to contact the PTA please email us at: [email protected] JENYSE LICHWA Winters Combined PTA WPNS plans Spring Fling Fiesta Dear Editor, The Board of Directors of the Winters Parent Nursery School is proud to announce our first ever Spring Fling Fiesta. This fun event will take place on Saturday, May 5, and will be held at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall. For the cost of a ticket, all food, entertainment and drinks are included as well as an opportunity to win a cash prize. We will be featuring local businesses, such as catering by El Pueblo and great music. courtesy of lo- cal band Paradox. Tickets are available for purchase at Winters Parent Nursery School, located at 208 Fourth Street, as well as at the door the night of the event. The cost will be $25 per person or $40 per couple (ages 21 and over only, please). For more information call the school, 795-4659. We hope to see you there! LIZA ALSBURY ROMIN GUIDICI WPNS Spring Fling committee chairman More Letters to the Editor on page A-5, A-6 Horse help desperately needed Dear Editor, The Winters Youth Day Parade is in desperate need of two volunteers to be equestrian parade marshals on Saturday, April 28. The job consists of handing out numbers to the 20 horse entries and after they are pre-judged, lining them up numerically along Haven Street and feeding them into the pa- rade as the numbers come up. We have entrants from all over California coming in for our parade, so this is a very important job. This would be a great experience for a 4-H or FFA student or adult. To volunteer please call Mike Sebastian at 7952091. MIKE SEBASTIAN Parade Chairman Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — A-5 By the barrel LETTERS Continued from page A-4 Dam debris can be cleared Photo by Debra Lo Guercio The whole family joined in to welcome the community to visit the new Berryessa Gap Vineyards tasting room, located on Highway 128 at the former location of the Tufts Packing Shed. From left are siblings Shannon Martinez, Barbara Carrion, Dan Martinez, Corinne Martinez andYvonne Martinez. Barrel tastings of the 2005 varietals, which will be bottled later this year, were available for sampling. The new tasting room is expected to open to the public in late May. Photo by Debra Lo Guercio Berryessa Gap Vineyards co-owners winemaker Mike Anderson (left) and grower Dan Martinez discuss their latest Tempranillo, which will be bottled later this year. Anderson created a new varietal this year, called Tradition, which will also be bottled this year. Photo by Debra Lo Guercio Berryessa Gap co-owner and grower Santiago Moreno and his daughter, Nancy, manned the Syrah table at the April 21 barrel tasting at the new Berryessa Gap Vineyards tasting room. Nancy is a pourer at the Main Street tasting room. Getting married? Just had a baby? Announce it in the Express — it’s free! Call 795-4551 for assistance or send information to [email protected] It’s easy to subscribe to the Winters Express Just call 795-4551 to start home delivery Photo by Debra Lo Guercio Corinne Martinez greeted the public and introduced the varietals featured at the April 21 Berryessa Gap Vineyards barrel tasting. Dear Editor, A letter from the Department of Fish and Game to the city appeared in last week’s paper. The letter said the Department in general supported the removal of instream structures like Winters’ old percolation dam when they might impede fish passage. The Department’s letter specifically identified debris (sticks and branches) lodging against the dam as a potential fish passage problem at Little Rock. I met with the Department’s staff at the dam to discuss fish passage, and suggested a reasonable solution would be for local volunteers to take on the job of keeping the dam clear of debris. This is certainly a task a local stewardship committee could do. A pitchfork and an hour’s worth of work was all it took for me to clear the debris this spring. I would personally commit to keeping fish passage clear in the fu- ture, especially during the critical periods for fish passage. Using a local stewardship committee and volunteer labor to solve the problem seems like a common sense alternative to spending $636,000 to take out the dam and in the process risk ruining swimming and fishing at Little Rock. JEFF TENPAS Upset about the way we live Dear Editor, It’s true, I am angry, and sad at the same time, about the way we live in this country. As the world’s largest consumer of all known raw and manufactured materials, some with very useful purposes and others that are not, I think we act as there is an endless supply of resources to fuel our wants more so than our needs, not realizing the impacts we have on our nation and the rest of the world. I think life in the United States is like this because we are addicted to things we don’t even know we’re addicted to when we’re See LETTERS on page A-6 A-6 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 LETTERS Continued from page A-5 born here in this country. As we are raised in it, we get caught up in what our society and the spin doctors tell us we need to do as we grow older. Then, without even realizing it, we do things to perpetuate these addictions and seemingly pass them on as our way of life. And as we try to survive with the addictions we’re born into, how often do we take the time to stop and think for ourselves if what we’re doing is really the right thing, and then act to change for the better, free from those addictions? The part that makes me so angry is that I think large government and business systems are so corrupted with power and money that they will do anything to keep the masses addicted and uninformed so we remain easily controlled human doings instead of free spirited human beings. It is the free thinking and acting human being that threatens their power and money being taken away, so they control information and the purse strings whenever and however they can to keep the public suppressed. However, it is that free human being that is in touch with his/her surrounding world and environment who knows what actions to take to live in it without permanently damaging it. The part that makes me so sad is that there are very few true modern day human beings acting as pioneers, perhaps even revolutionaries, willing to stick it in the face of these government and business systems, demanding a change for the better and then not backing off until that change happens. Without those stalwart individuals leading by example and doing the right things without the thought of monetary profit or acceptable rate of return, human doings will remain addicted and subservient, not having the chance to evolve into true human beings and keep our future from becoming quite bleak and depressing. The only part that gives me hope is that in the United States, you do have many freedoms not found in other parts of the world such as freedom of speech, freedom to choice, freedom of change, and the freedom to act. I believe we are at a point in world history where we have many important choices to make on how to change ourselves and country for the better, however remember that talk is cheap, and actions speak louder than words. JON TICE Public opinion polls reflect this fact and they themselves constitute a danger to the country. Government by poll is a slippery slope since the public’s position often owes nothing to logic and polls usually hold policy hostage to shallowly rooted opinions. Democracy is the source of our weaknesses and our strengths. A democracy must be slave to lightly considered public opinion, which is why the country couldn’t get over Middle East isolationism until 9/11. A democracy is fatally attracted to romantic foreign policies over realistic ones. If the liberals and the media would express a consensus in the direction of responsibility rather than self-gratification, a lot of our social, political and economic problems would begin to work themselves out. But this argument assumes that the tone of national life is created independently of our economics and demographics. An example is the fact that we as a nation did in fact have better cultural values at the outset of World War II; surely part of the reason is that 12 years of Depression will go a long way toward stamping out self-indulgent individualism. This country has suffered no economic crisis so devastating as that which occurred in 1929. Also, some of the features of American culture that alarm conservatives, such as the erosion of family values, recreation drug use and high divorce rates, have been transmitted downward from the celebrity elite to the average American rather than vice versa, thanks to the saturation of the news media of the novel and rather bizarre lifestyles of the celebrities. It would be more satisfying to find an institutional way of uniting the country than to hope, vaguely, for different values to take root. The concept of “diversity” in American society offers nothing but the fragmentation of values amongst diverse groups. It is a vapid feel-good concept. The main institutions to establish a workable consensus of values are public schools (including universities) and the military. Right now, American society doesn’t have a mechanism for bringing everyone together, which would give empathy and a sense of common purpose a chance to grow, and it doesn’t provide a large part of the country with the feeling of true opportunity that is the wellspring of commitment to national (not interestgroup) concerns. If everybody were guaranteed a decent education, treated equally, and if school, the military and national service became mass shared experiences rather than sub-cultural ones, then we’d be much closer than we are now to the attractive side of a national culture such as existed during the years of World War II. It brought out the best in the country back then. A. A. HUILLADE Middle East Correspondent The deadline to submit letters to the editor is noon on Monday Submit letters to [email protected] The Bureau of Reclamation announces that beginning Memorial Day weekend the Pope Creek Bridge waterway, located at Lake Berryessa, will be closed to all motorized and non-motorized watercraft. This closure will occur again for the July 4th holiday weekend and Labor Day holiday weekend. Reopening of the area to watercraft will be reinstated after each holiday weekend. Reclamation and the Napa County Sheriffs Office are working together to prevent unsafe conditions which result from thousands of visitors congregating on holiday weekends at the Pope Creek Bridge water area. Overcrowding on boats, near-drownings, disorderly conduct, offensive behavior, underage drinking, and assaults have occurred. Major injuries and several deaths have resulted from people jumping off the high rocks and Pope Creek Bridge. It is illegal to jump off the bridge and violators will be cited. There are signs posted warning visitors not to jump off the bridge or rocks. The closed area will be designated by buoys. The gates at Pope Creek parking lot will be closed and locked at 10 p.m. The closure will assist Reclamation and the Napa County Sheriffs Office in ensuring a safe and secure area on holiday weekends. This closure is effective: Memorial Day Weekend from 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2007, to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Independence Day Week from 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2007, to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 Labor Day Weekend from 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 30, 2007, to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 For a map of the affected closure area of Pope Creek Bridge Waterway, please link to: http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/field_offices/lake_berryessa/resort_act.html. For additional information, please contact Park Manager Ms. Janet Rogers, Lake Berryessa Field Office, at 707-966-2111 or e-mail [email protected]. Thank You 2007 Sponsors City of Winters Mariani Nut Company Foundation America was better during World War II Dear Editor, Both liberals and conservatives seem to be unable to grasp the fact that American government was deliberately organized to prevent decisions from being made. They also ignore the fact that elected officials are beholden to interest groups. As a result, nothing important can be done in a timely fashion until the need is overwhelmingly obvious. And unless the need persists, the public is quick to forget any threat to their well being. Lake Berryessa’s Pope Creek Bridge Waterway Closed for Major Holidays Subway of Winters Yolo Federal Credit Union Dixon Ridge Farms First Northern Bank Granite Bay Holdings Devries Construction, Inc Town and Country Market Mazza Dental Care Winters Senior Citizens Pacific Hardware Vintage Paving Company, Inc Winters Chamber of Commerce Access Manufacturing Inc. Berryessa Sporting Goods Casson and Sons Carpet Care Custom Cleaners KO Underground Construction La Mexicana Realty World - Camelot Round Table Pizza Steady Eddy's Coffee House Winters Express Al and Kay Graf - Jessie Gill - Lester Farms - Winters Fort Nightly Club - Ron Riesner, DDS - Betty Coman Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — A-7 Community Posthumous honors to be given to Rominger The 13th annual city of Davis Environmental Recognition Awards will be presented at the May 1 Davis City Council meeting. This year’s recipients include former Winters resident Charlie Rominger, who passed away last fall. The awards were created by the city’s Natural Resources Commission in 1995 to honor and recognize the environmental accomplishments of individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations working in and around the Davis area. Rominger was nominated by Mitch Sears with supporting information from John McNerney. A fifth-generation farmer in Yolo Del Toro, Torres plan to marry County who employed sustainable farming practices, Rominger worked on preserving open space and supported local farmers. He served on the Yolo County Farm Bureau board of directors and won several awards for his holistic farm management and habitat restoration. “The more we get business processes to mimic nature, the more benefits we find,” Rominger once said. He preferred to manage his land “doing things in harmony rather than in conflict with nature.” The Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis will also be honored at the May 1 meeting. Effective May 4, a change in the city’s Municipal Code will require installation of smoke detectors and visible address numbers at city residences upon issuance of a new building permit. The Winters City Council, at its April 3 meeting, approved Ordinance No. 2007-01. The ordinance requires installation of smoke alarms in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1, Sections 310.9.1.3, 310.9.1.4 and 310.9.1.5 whenever the city issues a building permit for Group R (residential) occupancy. Yolo veterans can receive diplomas The Yolo County Office of Education is once again implementing Operation Recognition for veterans living in Yolo County. During the 1940’s and again in the 50’s, thousands of young men and women left high school and the comforts of home to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Their sacrifice ensured our freedom and helped build our country into a super power and helped shape the entire course of history throughout the world. After these wars, many veterans were not able to finish high school but led productive lives and contributed to our communities over their lifetimes. Additionally, During WWII, thousands of Japanese American citizens were forced to leave their homes to be interned in relocation camps at various locations in the United States. Although these citizens were denied their freedom, they still considered themselves Americans and as such, fought to be included in the defense of our country. Consequently, many of these Japanese American citizens served in the U.S. Armed Forces and displayed great valor and courage. During the Korean and Vietnam War, there were persons who did not receive a high school diploma because his or her education was interrupted due to his or her military service in that war. A high school diploma is and always has been a symbol of accomplishment. Because of the war, many of our veterans were not able to achieve this milestone. The Yolo County Office of Education is once again honored and proud to be able to award an honorary high school diploma to WWII veterans, Japanese American internees, Korean War and Vietnam veterans who so willingly responded to their country’s call with courage. Veterans who resided in Yolo County during these wars and did not graduate from high school, are eligible to apply for an honorary high school diploma. Veterans may request an application to participate in “Operation Recognition” from Deanna Miller, 668-3766, [email protected]. The application and verification of military eligibility or honorable discharge must be received at the Yolo County Office of Education no later than May 10. Diplomas may be awarded posthumously to the family of a veteran. McGonigal graduates from basic training Air Force Airman 1st Class Ian E. McGonigal has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the grandson of Ted and Anne Miller of Vacaville and the stepson of Brian and Tracy Murrin of Winters. He graduated in 2004 from Vacaville High School, and received an associate degree in 2006 from Solano Community College, in Suisun. Airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. IAN E. MCGONIGAL City smoke detector, address codes changed SERGIO TORRES & ELIZABETH DEL TORO Elizabeth Del Toro and Sergio Torres, both lifelong residents of Winters, plan to become husband and wife on Sept. 15, in a ceremony planned at St. James Catholic Church in Davis. A reception will follow at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall in Winters. Sergio proposed to Elizabeth on her 21st birthday, and asked for her hand in marriage a few days later. The couple met seven years ago on Youth Day, which is why they chose to announce their engagement this week. Elizabeth is the daughter of Francisco and Guadalupe Del Toro of Winters. She has two brothers, Francisco and Eduardo, and a sister, Giselle. She is a 2003 graduate of Winters High School and a 2007 graduate of Maric College, where she studied interior design and architecture. She is a member of the Winters Hispanic Advisory Committee. She is employed at Cunningham Engineering, a civil engineering firm in Davis, and also works as a server on weekends at the Putah Creek Cafe. Sergio is the son of Silvia Torres of Winters and Sergio Torres of Los Angeles. He has a brother, Javier. He is a 1998 graduate of Winters High School, and a 2006 graduate of IBEW 180. He is a member of the Local 180 union. He is employed as an electrician-journeyman at Banister Electric. The ordinance will also require the installation of either four-inch high illuminated address numbers or six-inch high non-illuminated address numbers on the exterior of residences whenever the city issues a building permit. The City Building and Code Enforcement Division will have a limited supply of both smoke alarms and address numbers for residents for whom this requirement would be financially burdensome. Contact Building Official Gene Ashdown, 795-4910, extension 117, for more information. A-8 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 SCHOOL Continued from page A-1 months, have attended inservice training, and that a solution might be in hand. Martin and the math department are suggesting the following changes to the middle school math program: ~ 6th grade students will all take 6th grade math and no algebra, ~ 7th grade students will all take 7th grade math using the Prentice Hall pre-algebra text currently used by both 6th and 7th grades, and supplemental materials, ~ 8th grade students will either take a one-year Algebra I class using the Prentice Hall algebra text or they will take another 8th grade math class, ~ Intervention math classes at grades 6 and 7 will be created as the need arises, ~ Strategies to meet the needs of advanced and struggling students will be developed. “I think we feel very comfortable with it,” Martin said about the proposal. Parent Michael Braun criticized the current program, saying it was difficult to get test scores and difficult to determine if or in what areas a student was failing. “I have a lot of concerns with this program,” Braun said. “We’ve already COUNCIL Continued from page A-1 make the process easier, because the DA discussion will be a full discussion on its own. Council member Tom Stone supported the approach if it will allow for shorter meetings. Mayor Woody Fridae expressed concern the items to be discussed in the DA may create conflicts with the PD approved earlier. Asked what items were left to be determined for the Mary Rose Gardens project, City Manager John Donlevy said only “one and a half” items were left to be resolved. He offered to go through the draft DA in the council members’ agenda packet. Members balked at this, and voted to approve the PD as requested by the city staff, with Fridae abstaining. “Do you see any issues that would prevent our reaching an agreement for the DA on this project?” asked council member Mike Martin about the Brzeski’s Anderson Place project. “There are fiscal issues with this project,” said Sokolow. The challenges are greater because the 28 unit project has nine mixed use homes that in- agenda because it was not properly referenced on the agenda. The agenda called for discussion of entry and continuation criteria for the dual immersion program. Mitchell told trustees that expansion of the program did not have to be a future agenda item unless a majority of the board wanted it to be. They did, and it is scheduled for the May 17 board meeting. Audience members present to discuss expansion of the program were allowed to address the board. Two parents and one student told trustees that the program should be continued beyond the 5th grade to keep a student’s Spanish-speaking skills growing. Rominger Intermediate School teacher Dave Paratore said that the program needs a strong support system if it is to be continued. Three arrested for rash of auto burglaries Dual Immersion Parents also can look for possible expansion of the school district’s dual immersion program that currently offers instruction in both English and Spanish for students in grades K-5. The topic was pulled from the April 19 meeting Police from three different agencies tracked down a Winters man and two juveniles suspected of breaking into at least 15 cars in Vacaville in March. The burglarized vehicles were parked in north Vacaville and Browns Valley March 25-26, police said. The trio are suspected of breaking windows and taking property from the vehicles. During one of the break-ins, a witness got the license plate number of a vehicle suspected to be involved. On April 11, police from Vacaville and Dixon served a search warrant at a home near Winters and then arrested Winters resident Julio Avalos, 21, at an Owings Drive residence in Yolo Housing. Winters police then Recognitions helped detectives contact Trustees recognized Wolfskill High School stu- two other male suspects, dent Juan Vallejo for what both 15 years old, at two principal Emilie Sim- different homes within mons called “a complete Winters city limits and arturnaround” in his atti- rested them. Both are Wintude, behavior and atten- ters residents. All three face auto burdance at school that has led to outstanding acade- glary charges. Avalos was mic progress. They recog- booked into the Solano nized Deloitte Services County Jail. One juvenile representative Ann Kay- was taken to juvenile hall. lor for the firm’s dona- The other was cited and released to his parents. tions to the school. corporate office spaces, and the site is partially zoned for office use, along with a host of other complexities. Sokolow said the city was trying to make the project work fiscally for both the needs of the city and the applicant. “We did some engineering at the last meeting,” said Martin. “Is that part of the problem?” “I don’t know if I would call that engineering,” laughed council member Tom Stone. Sokolow said the city engineer, who was not at the meeting, would be working with the applicant to come up with a plan for the Anderson intersection, because of council concerns at the previous meeting. Council member Harold Anderson asked why the draft DA no longer called for tankless water heaters. Anderson said this was put in originally because the project would not meet the city goal of photovoltaic solar power for 50 percent of the units, because of the shape of the roofs. Sokolow explained the project would use a long list of energy efficient techniques called “Energy Star”, which would bring the project to 15 percent higher efficiency than the California re- quired standards known as “Title 24”. “It’s one in a list of tools,” said Sokolow. He said giving the applicant flexibility on this issue was a way to make the project work financially. “I understand that,” said Anderson, “but it is a tool we specifically asked for, and now it has disappeared from the DA.” City Manager John Donlevy said the Title 24 standard is required, but working to the higher Energy Star standard was voluntary. Martin said he liked this project and would like to not heap too much on the applicant, in hopes the project will go forward. Mark Rutheiser, consultant for the developer, said the applicant would be willing to use the tankless water heaters. In a separate issue, Fridae said the project should include crosswalks at Anderson. “I think we’ll bring this entire project back,” said Donlevy, in response. “I thought we’d worked out some things, but clearly we aren’t ready to go, and I apologize to the applicant.” Martin said he supports traffic controls at the site, but didn’t want the developer to have to pay for it. “How much does that cost?” said Fridae. He said he only was asking for crosswalk striping, not bulb-outs and traffic calming devices, for students going from the project to the schools on Niemann and Anderson. “I would like the staff to come back fully prepared,” said member Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. “I feel sorry for the developer, and this has been out there too long. We should get this done, with the engineer here.” “I assure you we will do that,” said Donlevy. “In order to do that, is there anything else?” said Donlevy, alluding to the council members’ tendency to bring up new objections at each meeting. “It’s reasonable for you to ask that,” said Stone. “I take responsibility for throwing some curve balls myself.” “I don’t want to lose this project. I think it is a good project for a blighted area. I’m not against using city funds for some of the street improvements.” Council voted to approve the PD as requested by the city staff. The council will continue discussion of Anderson Place and Mary Rose Gardens at the next city council meeting on May 1 at 7:30 p.m., in council chambers. missed the boat with the current 6th and 7th grade students. What are we going to do to catch them up?” he asked. Mitchell said that he would be following up with the WMS staff to address Braun’s concerns. Trustee Robert Nickelson responded that he was concerned that the district and board had “lost sight” of the math program at the middle school and that it needs to be fixed. However, he took issue with some of the proposed changes. “I completely disagree with an all 6th grade math. We need at least two levels. I don’t believe in one size fits all. Better students need the opportunity to excel,” Nickelson commented. Trustees Jay Shepherd and Mary Jo Rodolfa cautioned against having students jump ahead too fast at the expense of a good grounding in basics. “We’ve always had a problem at the middle school of wanting to push ahead too quickly,” Shepherd said. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — A-9 Schools This year’s Youth Day officials Courtesy photo Winters FFA members helped celebrate Marcella Heredia (center) FFA Regional Star Counselor award recognition Heredia receives state FFA honors By AMY CROSS Winters FFA Reporter For Winters High School counselor Marcella Heredia, being named the FFA Regional Star Counselor was certainly something to be proud of. However, after being honored as the best counselor in the state of California at the State FFA Conference, Heredia now has bigger and better things to boast about. On April 16, 15 Winters FFA students, along with their advisors Kent Benson and Donnie Whitworth, waited eagerly among the crowd of almost 5,000 FFA members in Fresno’s Sell- and Arena. All were anxious to hear the results as Heredia and the Star Counselors from five other regions stood on stage. Finally, the results were announced, and Heredia was named the 2007 State Star Counselor for California. “I was very excited, very happy, and very honored, mostly because this was an award that the students nominated me for. They didn’t have to do it, they chose to, and that means so much to me,” Heredia later stated. Heredia’s involvement and support of the Winters FFA program could not have gone unnoticed by Winters FFA members. From judging competitions to advocating agricultural classes, her contributions are numerous. “Everybody in the chapter was very excited. The things that she does for our chapter give students great opportunities, and we are so grateful to have her as a counselor,” Benson stated. For her outstanding efforts to support the FFA program, Heredia will receive an all-expense paid trip to the weeklong National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana in October. Campaign aims to help children without health insurance By KATIE VILLEGAS Yolo County Children’s Alliance Special to the Express West Sacramento – The Yolo County Children’s Alliance, First 5 Yolo, Yolo County Employment and Social Services and Yolo County Health Department have collaborated to support the expansion of federal and state programs to cover all uninsured children 018. At issue is the fate of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). For the past 10 years, SCHIP has provided health coverage to children whose parents are either not offered health insurance for their children through their job, or who cannot afford the insurance that is offered. More than 6 million children are covered by SCHIP nationwide. Congress must reauthorize SCHIP in 2007 in order for the program to continue and President Bush, governors and members of Congress are discussing budget figures for the program’s future. Experts say the current funding levels for these state programs — set in 1997 — are not adequate to keep up with the growing numbers of uninsured kids, so it will take an increase in federal funding to cover kids currently enrolled in these programs, with more money needed to cover more uninsured children. “California, as a ‘donor state’ has always been a contributor to the national budget beyond our fair share. Now it is time to bring our money home to provide health insurance for all of California’s children, including 3,000 children in Yolo County,” said Supervisor Helen Thomson, Chair of the Yolo County Children’s Alliance. Now in its fifth year, the Cover the Uninsured campaign is the largest mobilization in history to shine a national spotlight on the need to secure health coverage for all Americans. Sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this year’s effort is galvanizing a broad network of business owners, union members, teach- Photo by Debra Lo Guercio This year’s Youth Day officials include, from left (front) sophomore city council member Jameson Shugart, junior city council member Noelle Mandolfo and mayor Ozzy Arce; (back) junior city council member Jose Melendez, city clerk Giorgio Ippolito and judge Colton Crabtree. ers, students, consumers, doctors, nurses and faith leaders to focus on the need for children to have health insurance. Organizers are planning activities that highlight the success of SCHIP, demonstrate the ongoing need for the program and enroll eligible families in available coverage programs. The centerpiece of the campaign is Cover the Uninsured Week, April 23-29. In Yolo County, Cover the Uninsured Week activities are being coordinated by the Yolo County Children’s Alliance in conjunction with First 5 Yolo, DESS and the Yolo County Health Department. Activities planned for the week include a health fair in West Sacramento at Bryte Elementary School, a booth at the Davis Farmer’s Market and a booth at Dia de los Niños celebration in Woodland. For more information on any of these activities please call the Yolo County Children’s Alliance at 757-5558. Photo by Debra Lo Guercio This year’s Youth Day officials include, from left (back) treasurer Samantha Waldron, student general chairman Savanna Waldron, city attorney Greg Contreras and police chief Mat Catalan; (front) chamber of commerce director Cierra Russell, fire chief CJ Russell, kiddie parade general chairman Amber Sebastian and city manager Carina Quezada. Quilt raffle benefits grad students The Winters High School 2007 Grad Nite Quilt, “Warrior Feather Star” will be on display at First Northern Bank in Winters. This quilt was Getting married? Just had a baby? Announce it in the Express — it’s free! Call 795-4551 for assistance or send information to [email protected] donated to raise money for the Grad Nite Party on May 31. Tickets are $5 each or three tickets for $10. Tickets are available at the bank or on Youth Day in the Park at the high school senior class booth. For more information call Karen Benson-Neil, 795-1060. A-10 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 POLICE Continued from page A-3 never saw the juvenile activate his blinker and only saw him apply his brakes quickly. April 20-23 ~ On the 200 block of Railroad Avenue, a window of a business was broken. Damage: $200. Medical equipment on loan April 21 ~ On the 100 block of East Baker Street, an officer responded to an audible alarm at a construction site. The trailer that was on-site was found secure. ~ Eliberto Gutierrez, 33, of Woodland was issued a notice to appear for being an unlicensed driver and failing to dim high beams. ~ Daniel Flores Leon, 33, of Woodland was issued a notice to appear for being an unlicensed driver, having unlawful tinted windows and no proof of insurance. The Winters Senior Citizens Club has equipment for handicapped residents, such as wheelchairs and portable toilets, available on loan to anyone free of charge. April 21-22 ~ On the 300 block of Railroad Avenue, a potted plant was vandalized in front of a business. Damage: $100. April 22 ~ Pilar Jimenez Cabrera, 26, of Winters was arrested for being intoxicated in public. Cabrera was booked at the Winters Police Department and transported to the Yolo County Jail for incarceration. ~ Jesus Conrado Camarena Montano, 20, of Vacaville, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving over the double yellow roadway lines. Blood alcohol content results: .12/.12. Montano was booked at the Winters Police Department and released to a sober adult on a notice to appear. ~ On the 1000 block of Roosevelt Avenue, property was stolen from a residence. Loss: $50. April 23 ~ Javier S. Ramirez, 25, of Winters was issued a notice to appear for being an unlicensed driver, having audible music heard from over 50 feet from the vehicle and no proof of insurance. ~ Moises Barlaam Barbosa-Santana, 21, of Winters was issued a notice to appear for driving with a suspended/revoked driver’s license. ~ At Yolo and Grafton Streets in Esparto, an officer assisted a Yolo County Sheriff’s deputy with a subject being held at gunpoint. ~ Arturo Perfecto, 35, of Winters was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, being an unlicensed driver and failing to have vehicle headlights illuminated during darkness. Blood alcohol content results: .12/.11. Perfecto was booked at the Winters Police Department and released to a sober adult on a notice to appear. Photo by Debra Lo Guercio Winters Healthcare Foundation executive director Chris Felsch (left) and staff member Irene Tweedt are hoping local runners and golfers will participate in the Youth Day Fun Run on Saturday, April 28, and the annual Swing For Our Health Golf Tournament on Friday, May 4. For more information, call the Winters Healthcare Foundation office, 795-5200. Events benefit Winters Healthcare Foundation Anyone interested in helping to raise funds for the Winters Healthcare Foundation can get a little exercise at the same time, on the track or at the golf course. The 2007 Winters Youth Day 5K Fun Run takes place on Youth Day, Saturday, April 28. The theme of the race is “Keeping a Healthy Pace On Life.” Sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at the high school track and the run starts at 7:30 a.m. The registration fee is $15 per person, $25 per couple, and $10 for chil- Rides available for seniors The city of Winters offers free transportation service to seniors and disabled persons needing a ride to and from medical appointments. The van is staffed by volunteer drivers, so the city asks those with appointments to get in touch by phone at least two days in advance, if possible. For scheduling, call the city of Winters, department of administrative services, 795-4910, ext. 100. dren. All benefits go to the Winters Healthcare Foundation, a non-profit health care center located on downtown Main Street. Walkers and babies in strollers are welcome to participate in the run. All participants will receive a T-shirt. For more information, call John or Jean, 7950597. On the following Friday, May 4, the Winters Health Care Foundation (WHF) will hold its annual Swing For Our Health Golf Tournament at Yolo Fliers Club. The registration fee is $99 per golfer, which in- cludes fees, cart, dinner, coffee and tea. Nongolfers are welcome to attend the dinner, which costs $30. To sign up, send a check payable to WHF to 7 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694. For more information about the golf tournament, call the Winters Healthcare Foundation office, 795-5200. In the future, the Winters Healthcare Foundation plans to hold the golf tournament every year on the Friday following Youth Day, which is always the last Saturday in April. Did you get 30 minutes of exercise today? There is a variety of equipment available, but no hospital beds. For more information, call Dorothy Becker, 7952536, or Floyd Fletcher, 795-2961. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — A-11 Nuestras Noticias Danzantes Del Alma: 30 años de tradición, lucha y folklore Winters Youth Day El Día de la Juventud (The Winters Youth Day) esta otra vez aquí, este sábado 28 de abril y será el numero 71, como ya es una costumbre, esperamos que la participación de la comunidad le dé ese clima de alegría a este día tan especial para el pueblo de Winters. El comité tiene planeado un día lleno de diversión. Mucha comida, actividades para los niños, juegos y concursos, todo esto se tendrá en el Parque de la Ciudad. El origen de esta fiesta, comenzó en el año de 1933, empezó como una orientación para los estudiantes de la High School para que tuvieran el conocimiento de cómo se gobierna una ciudad. Se invita a estudiantes para que a través de los diferentes puestos y oficinas que tiene la ciudad, conozcan el trabajo de cada uno de ellos. Se eligen estudiantes para los puestos de alcalde, manager, consejeros, jefe de policía, etc. Los estudiantes experimentan lo que es estar a cargo de la ciudad, ya que se reúnen con el alcalde y los consejeros, para de primera mano experimentar lo que sucede en las reuniones de la ciudad. Este año el Grand Marshal será Mike Sebastian, será un reconocimiento a la labor que por 29 años Mike ha realizado a favor de esta fiesta. Su familia también forma parte del comité, ellos siempre están pidiendo voluntarios para poder tener éxito, les gustaría ver mas participación de la gente. Muchos de nosotros nos sentamos muy tranquilos a observar el desfile y no nos imaginamos el trabajo y dedicación de estas personas, todo el trabajo que hacen ellos es voluntario y les toma mucho de su tiempo libre, por eso como decimos en nuestros países, nos quitamos el sombrero ante estas personas que se brindan a la comunidad, esperamos que el próximo año mas gente digamos presente ofreciendo nuestro tiempo libre en la organización de esta fiesta. La fiesta comenzara el viernes 27 de abril, en el centro de la comunidad, con la apertura oficial de la fiesta y el concurso de talento, también se coronara a la reina del Youth Day. La fiesta continua muy temprano el sábado con el tradicional Pancake breakfast, que empezara a las 6:30 de la mañana. Luego se tendrá el desfile de los niños a las 9:45 a.m. seguido por el desfile principal a las 10 a.m. e inmediatamente la diversión y la comida estará lista en el parque de la ciudad, los invitamos para que participen de esta tradicional fiesta en Winters. Tragedia en Virginia Una tragedia lo que se vivió la semana pasada, cuando uno oye este tipo de noticias, no podemos creer que en este país haya gente tan enferma o desquiciada. Y es cuando uno se pregunta ¿ Porque es tan fácil hacerlo? ¿ Porque es tan fácil aquí en Estados Unidos que pasen estas tragedias?¿ Porque somos tan vulnerables a cualquier individuo desquiciado? Son muchas preguntas, y sin embargo tenemos ante nosotros una cruda realidad, desgraciadamente esta no es la primera ves, ya paso antes ¿Y que medidas se tomaron después de la tragedia de Columbine? Por la manera como sucedieron los hechos, podemos deducir que aquí en este país es muy fácil matar, sabemos que aquí se venden muchas armas de fuego, estamos llenos por todos lados de ellas, pistolas, rifles, las tenemos en la casa, quizá en la oficina, en el carro. Pero todo es perfectamente legal. Para comprar una pistola no tenemos ningún problema, vamos al lugar donde las venden, investigan si tienes antecedentes, y después de un compás de espera, puedes tener tu pistola o rifle, y tendrás en tus manos una arma con la que puedes tener la capacidad de quitar una vida. Tan fácil. Ahora sabemos que en el estado de Virginia, para comprar armas no se necesita licencia; no hay registro de armas; no hay ningún período de espera. Uno va a comprar el arma y se la lleva inmediatamente, mientras que en otros estados te hacen esperar 10 ó 30 días para que, si uno va a comprar un arma en el momento en que está enojado, ese período de espera deje que las emociones se normalicen. Podremos decir que esta facilidad con la que se consiguen las armas, quizá sea lo que causo esta masacre. Indudablemente muchos estarán de acuerdo con esta afirmación, pero también habrá personas que se opongan a esto. Nunca sabremos en realidad porque el asesino se puso a disparar a tanta gente en el Tecnológico de Virginia. Lo que sí sabemos es que era un tipo muy raro, quizá con muchas batallas en su cabeza, y lamentablemente las armas estaban allí, solo las uso. Seguiremos esperando que los legisladores hagan algo para evitar estos hechos de violencia, que por cierto se están presentando con demasiada frecuencia aquí en los Estados Unidos. solo nos queda esperar que la próxima tragedia no este cerca de nosotros Nuestro pésame a todas las familias que están sufriendo, pero si el gobierno no busca la manera de proteger a nuestros jóvenes, las posibilidades son que Columbine, y ahora Blacksburg, muy seguramente, se vuelvan pronto a repetir. Escrito por: BRIZAPÉREZ ¿Qué o quiénes son Danzantes del Alma? Probablemente los han visto en la universidad de UC Davis vistiendo esos vestidos amplios, radiantes y vistosos, bailando al son de la música tradicional mexicana, lanzando sus faldas al viento, y sonriendo al público durante distintas presentaciones culturales. Para muchos de ustedes, este grupo no es más que otro club de danza en la universidad, sin embargo, Danzantes del Alma es mucho más que un simple grupo de danza folklórica mexicana: su significado e historia va más allá que eso. La historia oficial de Danzantes del Alma dice que el grupo inició en el año de 1977, y se conocía formalmente con el nombre de “Ballet Folklórico del Alma”. El número de personas para las que este grupo se presenta incrementa con los años. Solamente el pasado año escolar (2005-2006), Danzantes alcanzó 7,000 personas entre sus presentaciones en el distrito, clases y talleres. Esto es importante para ellos y la comunidad, ya que parte de la misión y tradición de Danzantes es el de proveer información acerca de los recursos Universitarios a distintos grupos minoritarios. Además de eso, también es parte de su misión el: Preservar y celebrar la cultura chicana/latina tradicional y contemporánea, mientras educan a todas las comunidades dentro y fuera de la universidad. Foto de cortesía Los miembros del grupo de Danzantes del Alma son (de adelante asi tras): Juan Ruiz, Jennifer Romero, Aime Quintero, Cristina Ramirez, Natalia Valadez, Jennifer Gama, Jonathan Ruiz, Daisy Hernandez, Gabriela Leon, Clara Laursen, Marisol Reyes, Leticia Revuelta, Leticia Cervantes, Erika Valencia, Anna Fernandez de Winters, Elizabeth Talavera, Adriana Abonce, Veronica Bañuelos, Nidia Fernandez de Winters, Marisol Contreras, Iliana Perez, Briza Perez, Janet Rangel, Viridiana Luna, Esmeralda Garcia,y Claudia Martinez. “Celebrando tradición ayer, ahora y para siempre” se llevara acabo el 28 de abril del 2007, a las 7 p.m. en Freeborn Hall. Servir como modelos educativos y proveer educación acerca de los recursos universitarios a toda la juventud. Proveer soporte social y convertirse en una familia para sus miembros. Fomentar y cultivar el liderazgo estudiantil, logros académicos y expresión artística. Divertirse y aliviar el estrés. Un cambio a los Reglamentos de la Cuidad Efectivo el 4 de mayo, un cambio a los Reglamentos de la Cuidad requerirá la instalación de detectores de humo y números visibles en el exterior de la residencia para identificar su domicilio cuando se de un permiso nuevo para construir. El Comité Consejero de la Cuidad de Winters aprobó el Reglamento Número 2007-01. Este reglamento requiere la instalación de detectores de humo de acuerdo con el Código de Reglamentos de California, Titulo 24, Parte 2, Volumen 1, Secciones 310.9.1.3, 310.9.1.4 y 310.9.1.5, cuando la Cuidad de un permiso para construir para la ocupación del Grupo R (residencial). El reglamento también requerirá la instalación de números iluminados de cuatro pulgadas de alto o seis pulgadas de alto que no son de iluminación en el exterior de la residencia para identificar el domicilio cuando la cuidad de un permiso nuevo para construir. La División de Reglamentos y Construcción de la Cuidad tendrá un número limitado de detectores de humo y números para identificar el domicilio para residentes lo cual esto seria un problema financiero. Póngase en contacto con el Encargado Oficial de Construcción, Gene Ashdown, 7954910, ext. 117 para más información. Visite nuestra pagina web a: www.wintersexpress.com Este año, Danzantes del Alma está orgulloso de celebrar 30 años de existencia. La función anual se llevara acabo el 28 de abril del 2007, a las 7:00 p.m. en Freeborn Hall. El tema del show es “Celebrando tradición ayer, ahora y para siempre”. Ellos bailarán canciones de las regiones del estado de Jalisco, Nayarit, Tamaulipas Norte y Sur, Veracruz y Guerrero. Además de esto, habrá otras grandes sorpresas y presentaciones durante la función. Los boletos ya están a la venta en el Internet en www.tickets.com y los precios de pre-venta son los siguientes: $15 entrada general, $10 para estudiantes, $6 para niños menores de 12 años, y niños menores de 3 años son gratis. Los miembros del grupo también tendrán boletos de pre-venta. Es recomendable que compren sus boletos con anticipación porque el show puede estar agotado si deciden comprar sus boletos de último minuto. Los boletos en la puerta costarán más caros: $18 entrada general, $13 estudiantes, $6 niños. Todos los miembros están trabajando muy duro para conservar la tradición y poner en práctica su misión a través de sus presentaciones. Ellos están orgullosos de formar parte de esta gran familia chicana/latina y de luchar por los mismos ideales por los cuáles sus fundadores trabajaron duro para poder lograr expresar su identidad libremente en nuestra universidad. Sólo me queda por decir, como los demás miembros del grupo dijeron: ¡Qué siga la tradición! Para más información acerca de la historia de Danzantes, el show anual, contrataciones etc. favor de contactar a las gerentes estudiantiles, Wendy Mora ([email protected]) y Marisol Contreras ([email protected]), o a la Coordinadora del Programa, Lisceth Cruz ([email protected]). A-12 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 New members celebrated in April April, new member month, is blossoming with an impressive list of business, professional and trade members investing in our Chamber of Commerce. The growth in membership easily calculates to a growth in programs and a stronger business community in Winters. The Chamber board and entire membership offers an energetic “thank you” to all the new members and re-new members investing during April. New members this month include: Aura Day Spa & Salon, Anderson Place Investors, Pizza Factory, Del Toro Landscaping, Kountry Kitchen, Cloth Carousel, Godmother’s Confidential Credit Guidance, and Johns & Associates. If you are still thinking about investing in the Winters business community, now is the time to take action and sign up for membership. The membership directory will be printed in May and we need new members who would like to be included in the directory to sign up by the end of April. This professionally formatted and published directory will serve as a business resource, relocation, visitors and event guide. All Chamber members will be listed in the directory both alphabetically and categorically. Please call the office if you have any questions or need more information at 795-2329. April offered an abundant array of activities in Winters. This month’s mixer, designated our “new member month” mixer, was held on April 16 and had a huge turnout of members, guests, new and prospective members. The Buckhorn, Cody’s Deli, Steady Eddie’s and Tomat’s provided a taste of Winters, and Berryessa Gap wine was served to an enthusiastic gathering. Chamber President Dave Fleming opened the doors of the historic Winters Opera House, home of The Palms, for the mixer. Local businesses provided a wonderful selection of raffle prizes and John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks, Nevada, provided the grand prize of a night’s stay at their casino resort. Katie Whitmarsh, Chamber executive assistant, and I represented the Winters Chamber at a quarterly regional Chamber luncheon. We stressed the importance of working together as Chambers drawing economical development and tourism, which brings additional revenue for Winters businesses. The Chamber also represents Winters on the Yolo Tourism Board promoting our attractions and activities in printed material. By the way, on Tuesday I represented Winters as a day tour sight at the annual meeting of Association Executives. We are taking advantage of every opportunity to serve as ambassadors for the Winters business community. Help clean up the Earth By DAWN CALCIANO Special to the Express Youth Day is here and we are thrilled. In addition to recognition of our youth and their leadership potential we will have fun. The Chamber provides the beer booth in the park as a fund-raising activity. We have several slots open for volunteers to help at the booth. What a great way to get acquainted with the community and have fun. If you are interested in volunteering for 2-3 hours at the beer booth, please call the office at 795-2329 and let us know. Plus, the Chamber’s “Keep Winters Clean” campaign will sweep up Main Street getting ready for Youth Day. Speaking about keeping Winters clean, we have been making a concerted effort to have recycling bins available at all of our events. Please look for them and recycle your paper and recyclable containers. We are a great supporter of the new recycling program here in Winters and hope you are too. Also, if you own a bike (or have been wanting to get one), take advantage of the opportunity to use that bike during Bike Commute Month in May. You can log your commute, errand and recreation miles. Go to www.bikecommutemonth.com for more information. Local merchants are actively planning for “Winters Walk” on May 5. The artistic and business community are coming up with great ideas. Shaunie Briggs of Briggs & Company is bringing excitement to the monthly program with creative ideas and enticement for shoppers to come to Winters. Call 795-9505 or the Chamber office for more information or involvement in the Winters Walk. Mark your calendars: May 14 is the monthly mixer at the Pizza Factory. Join us for networking, raffle prizes and some great pizza. BUSINESS ALERT: Financial scams and identity theft are on the rise. Be aware of phone scams by people who claim to represent your bank or similar institution and request confirmation or disclosure of personal information in order to update their records. Without confirming who these people are, you may offer them enough information to actually obtain a credit card in your own name. Share the spirit of Earth Day by starting locally and cleaning up Putah Creek. Everyone’s help is needed to keep the banks of the creek clean and enjoyable for all. The 17th annual Putah Creek Spring Cleanup takes place on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. until noon along Putah Creek with meeting sites in Davis (fire ring at the UC Davis Putah Creek Riparian Reserve) and Winters (Rotary Park gazebo). From the Davis location, volunteers will take an easy walk from the fire ring toward Pedrick Road and picking-up trash along the way. The Winters location will offer both easy cleanup locations at the top of the bank at the Nature Park and a challenge area to clean up the steeper banks along the creek. Organizers recommend volunteers wear sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, long pants, hats, and gloves. When volunteers check in at the cleanup site, a site captain will provide them with gloves and trash and recycling bags. Even if you’ve never done this before, don’t worry — just come and get to know your local waterways. Clean-ups are important to not only beautify local areas but also to protect animal species that live in and along the creek. Putah Creek is a breeding and nesting area for native and migratory bird species. The creek is home to many native fish, beavers, river otters, and a slew of plants and insects. As we get some exercise by hauling trash away from the Creek, we are also making the Creek a more hospitable place for humans and wildlife to enjoy. At the recent spring clean-ups over a ton of trash and tires were removed from Putah Creek. Clothes washers, a tractor tire, and patio furniture were pulled from the creek recently. With the help of volunteers, the creek has been getting cleaner each year. This event is a joint project of the Putah Creek Council, city of Winters, UC Davis Putah Creek Riparian Reserve, and Winters Putah Creek Committee. Pizza lunch and water will be provided. For more information and information on past cleanup events, visit www.putahcreekcouncil.or g. For the Davis site, contact Dawn Calciano, Putah Creek Council, 795-3006; [email protected] rg. For the Winters location, contact Carol Scianna, city of Winters, 795-4910, extension 115; [email protected]. The Putah Creek Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Putah Creek and its tributaries through advocacy, education and community-based stewardship. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — A-13 Entertainment Hula studio introduces Royal Hawaiian Court By MICHELE DRUMRIGHT Special to the Express Halau Hula O Lei Hali’a would like to introduce its Royal Hawaiian Court, “Na Ali’i O Hawai’i” for 2007. This court consists of a queen and her attendants, the kanaka ho’okani pu, or conch shell blowers, a mea ‘oli or chanter, the kahili bearers, and eight island princesses. Throughout all the islands in Hawai’i, you may see such a court the first week of May for the May Day festivals, during the Aloha Week festivities in September or at any other major Hawaiian function. Most island courts consist of mainly adults as the royal members, while children may be privileged to be a kahili bearer or a conch shell blower. Our court members range from ages 10-31 years old, representing all age groups within our halau (hula school) in Winters. For 2007, our Mo’i Ali’i (highest queen), Sara “Kapua” Williams, will be dressed in white, as will her court attendants. Normally, the colors of the Hawaiian Royal Court are red and yellow but because we are adding in the eight islands, we wanted our queen to stand out. Our eight princesses will be dressed and adorned with their specific island color and flower. Our island princesses are: Big Island of Hawai’i, Amanda Rogers; Maui, Hope Wittman; Moloka’i, Luci “Noelani” Heines; Kaho’olawe, Gina Wingard; Lana’i, Trichelle “Ku’uleilanianuhea” Leslie; O’ahu, Madeline Koop; Kaua’i, Sydney “Ihilani” Stewart; and Ni’ihau, Morgan Anderson. Becoming a representative of the Royal Court took a lot of effort from each of the members. Our halau held an audition with three judges. There were amazingly 24 girls/women who took time to do major research on islands that many of them could not even pronounce at first. By the day of the audition, many of them were not only able to pronounce the island’s name but many other Hawaiian words and names that even the natives nowadays have a difficult time pronouncing. Each candidate gave a 3–5 minute presentation about an island they picked at random. They had to give a little bit of history about the island, state an interesting but rare fact about it, and tell us why they should become a princess and represent the halau. The judges had a very difficult decision, since every one of the girls did an excellent job. Many contestants made displays that would have impressed any high school teacher. The judges focused on three areas: Appearance (attire, body language, etc.), Attitude (demeanor) and Presentation. After much heartfelt discussion, they had to choose the eight representatives and two alternates. All three judges said that they felt a spark or something special about the chosen representatives’ presentation. The queen was chosen by a vote from the halau members, while her attendants were hand-picked by the instructor. The attendants include: the kanaka ho’okani pu (conch shell blowers), who Arrrrr! Photo by Kathy Burns The Second Annual WFoL Ball, featuring Mumbo Gumbo, takes place on Youth Day (Sat., April 28) at 8:30 p.m. at The Palms. Tickets are $17, and are available in advance at Pacific Ace Hardware. The event benefits the Winters Friends of the Library (WFoL). In keeping with this year’s Youth Day theme, “Youth Ahoy!”, WFoL members will dress accordingly for the parade and the WFoL Ball. From left are Julie Martin, Albert Vallecillo, Bonnie McManus, Dave Fleming, Lisa Nalbone, Dale Stephens, Sally Brown and Linda Springer. Auditions planned for ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ The Winters Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” as its summer Shakespeare in the Park production, planned for Aug. 10-18. Performances will be staged outdoors at the Winters Community Center Amphitheater. Auditions for “Much Ado About Nothing” will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12 and 13, at 7 p.m. at the Winters Community Center. For more information, call 756-6187. UC Davis Danzantes del Alma This year, Danzantes del Alma are proud to present their celebration of 30 years of their performance. The presentation will be on Saturday, 28 of April, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Freeborn Hall in UC Davis. The theme of this show is “Celebrando tradición ayer, ahora y para siempre”. Tickets are $15 for general ad., $10 for students, and $6 for children. You can also get your tickets online at www.tickets.com Photo by Jane Hardy/Hardy Photography Members of the Halau Hula O Lei Hali’a Royal Hawaiian Court include, from left (back) La’akea Drumright, Cody Svozil, Patrick Leslie and Jesse Crabtree; (middle) Trichelle Leslie, Sydney Stewart, Hope Wittman, Gina Wingard, Sara Williams, Amanda Rogers, Luci Heines, Morgan Anderson and Madeline Koop; (front) Kaimi Drumright, Princeston Leslie and Zachary Williams. announce to those both near and far the coming of the Royal Court; a mea ‘oli, or chanter of the Royal Family, whose role is to announce the arrival of the Royal Court; and the kahili bearers who are basically honor guards. The kahili is a feathered standard, which symbolizes royalty. These boys or men would carry the kahili on a long pole — similar to how troops would carry flags in military processions. The boys representing these positions are: Conch Shell Blowers, Ka’imi Drumright and Zachary Williams; Mea ‘oli, Princeston “Ka’inikiimohala’iaikamakanau’iokawekiu” Leslie; Kahili Bearers, Patrick “Keala” Leslie, Cody Svozil, Jesse “Tanoa” Crabtree and Aaron Ray La’akea Drumright. You can get a first look at the Royal Court on a float in the Youth Day Parade on Saturday, April 28, and later see them in full action at our halau luau on Sept. 8. I hope you will all enjoy the upcoming shows and September luau we are bringing to Winters this year, as we do our part to bring a little bit of Hawaii here to our quaint little town. A-14 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 Winters teacher gears up for cross-country bike trip By CORY GOLDEN McNaughton Newspapers This Earth Day, one local family was preparing a special environmental statement of its own. This summer the Ariels — teacher and author Matt Biers-Ariel, midwife Djina Ariel and their sons, Yonah and Solomon — plan to bike 3,780 miles from their Davis home to Washington, D.C. There they’ll deliver a petition urging to the nation’s leaders to take steps to arrest global warming. The plan began coming together last fall, because of a much different, and much more personal, event: Yonah’s 13th birthday on Oct. 13. Though his family is Jewish, Yonah is an atheist. So he passed on a traditional bar mitzvah and party. His parents suggested devising some other rite of passage, and Yonah agreed. They decided it had to be some sort of civic action, in keeping with Yonah’s taste for politics. And he wanted some sort of physical challenge, too — “something epic,” Djina said. “In another town, in another era, maybe he’d go out into the woods to shoot a bear,” she said. “But with someone who’s been a vegetarian since age 5, that’s not really an option.” OK, so no bear hunt. A trip to Israel, maybe, or a backpacking trip? Among the other options Matt tossed out was the cycling trip. He recalled a friend and his two sons, one with alopecia, who biked west across the country as a fund-raiser for research. Yonah approved: “It sounded like a good idea, and that it might even be fun.” The family settled on global warming as an issue to which they would try to draw attention. “We happened to see that move — the Al Gore movie, ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ — and that interested and stimulated (Yonah),” Djina said. A perfect fit. “(Climate change is) definitely is a very big problem we’re going to be confronting,” Yonah said. “The sooner we act, the sooner we’re going to fix this. I though that this (bike trip) was something I could do, something that maybe some future generation won’t be able to do because the problem got out of hand.” The ride and petition dovetailed with the interest of the Ariels. Matt, 47, an English teacher at Winters High School and contributor to National Public Radio, earned his bachelor’s degree in conservation resource studies. In his early 20s, he cycled from Munich to Cairo. He has put his master’s degree in Jewish education and Hebrew literature to work as a speaker at the annual multi-faith Care for God’s Creation conference in Davis, speaking about the importance of trees and water to his faith. One of his three books, “Spirit in Nature,” mixes environmental education and religious text. He and Djina, 45, with Yonah and Solomon, 9, have always tried to be a conservation-minded family. Matt bikes 25 miles round-trip to Winters to teach, and the boys bike to school. They hang their clothes on a line to dry, and avoid using a car when they can. This year they installed photovoltaic solar panels on their Village Homes residence — not because it will pay off anytime soon, but it seem the right thing to do. Though they tried, the family failed to attract the interest of a sponsoring environmental organization for the bike trip. “In the end we just decided we’re just going to grassroots this. I think it’ll be an interesting sight, a family of four riding across the country,” Matt said. “Maybe some people will sign the petition.” Matt hunted for one, but come up empty. MoveOn.org, the liberal advocacy group, had created a petition with demands that seemed too vague. So the Ariels penned their own petition, for which they are gathering signatures on Saturdays at the Davis Farmers’ Market. It urges U.S. government on all levels, and ordinary citizens, to come together to: ~ Dedicate the necessary resources to make the United States the world’s leader in non-fossil fuel energy production and technology; ~ Adopt “conservation as the first energy solution”; ~ Raise automobile mileage standards to 40 miles per gallon; ~ Build transportation to double current mass transit trips; encourage biking and walking; and ~ Plant one billion trees. The Ariels chose one of three cross-country routes that avoid freeways and large cities mapped out by the Adventure Cycling Association. It runs through Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Virginia. They plan to leave June 8, covering 60 miles each day, and arrive in Washington Aug. 10. Then they’ll fly back. Along the way, they plan to stop at a Shakespeare festival in Utah, as many baseball stadiums as they can manage and lots of ice cream parlors. “I think we get to have ice cream every day, as long as we do good and we aren’t complaining about how far we’re riding,” noted Solomon, who’ll be sharing a tandem bike with his dad. Once in the capital, they’ll deliver their petition to their representatives in Congress. They plan to take a copy to the White House, too. “It’s mainly for us to feel like we’re doing something,” Matt said. “I don’t want to say the petition is an add-on, because it’s very important to my family. But we don’t have an organization behind us or anything, so we re just going to do the best we can.” To get ready, the family has slowly worked its way up to 60-mile rides on weekends, bikes weighed down with saddlebags filled with books. They’re planning a practice trip to Calistoga next month. “When we started training, the boys couldn’t make it to Winters. Now they’re really getting to be very strong,” Matt said. The Ariels insisted they Next curbside collection scheduled for Friday, May 4 In an effort to curb illegal dumping activities along roadsides and waterways, and provide a convenient way for residents to get rid of unwanted bulky items, Waste Management offers a curbside collection of up to five cubic yards of ma- terial as part of your trash collection services. (Example: one cubic yard = a washing machine; three cubic yards = sofa) There is no additional charge for this cleanup. Pickup days are scheduled on May 4, June 1, July13, Aug. 10, Sept. 7, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, and Dec. 14. Pickups must be scheduled at least one week in advance. Residents are allowed one bulky waste pickup per year. To participate in next week’s bulky waste pickup, reservations must be made by Friday, April 27. Look for more information in the next edition of “One Person’s Trash,” Winters’ quarterly recycling newsletter or call Waste Management, 7951201 to schedule a bulky waste pickup appointment for Friday, May 4. Photo courtesy of the Davis Enterprise The Biers-Ariel family plans to bicycle across the country to Washington DC in October as a right of passage for Yonah (bottom right) and to deliver a petition on global warming to the White House. could not only get along on the long trip — “probably,” Solomon said of him and his big brother — but enjoy each other’s company. Said Djina, “I’m just looking forward to spending some solid time with my family with no distractions, 24-7.” The family has stocked up on sunscreen, lots of it, and cycling clothes meant to resist the sun’s harmful rays. They’ll be careful to ride during the coolest hours of the day, avoiding the worst of the soupy Midwestern heat. “If all of the predictions are right,” Matt said, “this is going to be the hottest year yet.” For more information about the family’s petition, contact [email protected]. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — B-1 Sports Wrestling champ attends banquet GO WARRIORS! By RORY LINTON Special to the Express The Winters High School Wrestlers and Kids Club wrestlers had the privilege of listening to Derek Moore. Moore became the first UC Davis NCAA Division 1 wrestling champion. He spoke about his career in wrestling, coming from Shasta High School as a walk on to UC Davis. Moore had only placed 5th at the CIF state championships as a senior, but was determined to achieve his goal. The UC Davis coaches did not give Moore much hope, but as any wrestler knows, he did not give up. Moore also is the first UC Davis athlete of any sport to receive the honor of an NCAA Division 1 championship. Not only did he accomplish this, but he was the first UC Davis wrestler to win back to back Pac-10 titles, ranking No. 2 nationally, earning a No. 2 seed at Nationals, earning NCAA Most Outstanding Wrestler of a National tournament, earning Pac-10 Wrestler of the Year honors and finish- Photo by Rory Linton The Winters High School Wrestling Banquet featured guest speaker NCAA Division 1 Champion, UC Davis student Derek Moore. Attending the ceremony were, from left, Winters coach Tim Hausler, Jesse Hellinger, Brandon White, Derek Moore, Billy Rotenkolber and Steven Pine; (middle) coach John Pickerel, Britney Hausler, Jessica Rubio, Cody Linton and Dr. Ed Dawkins; (front) Eric Iannone, Zach Linton, Jacob Lowrie and Dan Hausler. ing the season undefeated. Moore is going on to try out for the USA World team and has a goal to become a Olympian. He told the Winters wrestlers, “never give up, and meet your goals.” Following Moore’s talk, Winters High School wrestling coach Tim Hausler came up to honor JV lose first league game By ERIC LUCERO Express sports The Winters JV baseball team lost their first league game of the season last Tuesday, April 17, in Wheatland by a score of 32. “We got beat by one guy for the most part,” said coach Daniel Ward. “Johnson, their pitcher is the best all around JV player in the BVL. Last game he was 3 for 3 with a couple of doubles and threw the last three innings and struck out eight batters. We were lucky to squeak out a 3-2 win. So, when I found out he was pitching, I knew it was going to be a battle. We only gave up one hit and still managed to lose the game.” Kyle Tobler threw the first five innings for the Warriors and gave up just one hit on three unearned runs, five strikeouts and four walks. “Tobler pitched great,” said Ward. “We had two outs in the third inning with their number nine batter up, and then we made our only error of the game and walked the next two batters to load the bases for Johnson who cleared the bases with a triple which ended up being their only hit of the game. Unfortunately it was enough. Johnson threw all seven innings, struck out 11 while only giving up three hits and two unearned runs.” Patrick Kuehn threw one inning striking out one batter with two walks and no runs. At the plate, Cody Romero led the Warriors batting 1 for 2 with a run scored. Brian Case batted 1 for 3 with a run scored, while Tobler batted 1 for 3 with an RBI. On Friday, April 20, the Warriors hosted Orland and got back to their winning ways with an 11-2 victory. Wesley Kraintz picked up the win throwing the first five innings giving up two runs on four hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Wayne Holland threw the last two innings for the Warriors giving up four hits no runs and struck out four batters. Case continued to hit the ball More sports on page B-8 well as he led the Warriors batting 3 for 3 with a run scored and three RBI. “Brian led the way for us offensively,” Ward stated. “He has been swinging the bat very well the last three games.” Tobler batted 2 for 3 with a run scored and two RBI. Kuehn batted 1 for 3 with three runs scored. Romero batted 1 for 2 with two runs scored and two RBI. Kraintz batted 1 for 3 with a run scored, while Aaron Geerts scored three runs for the Warriors. “We did a good job of getting on them early and putting them away and everyone got a chance to play,” said Ward. “In the past we have had a tendency of letting weaker teams stick around and play with us. This was the best defensive game we played all year and the only game that I can remember that we have played w/o an error. Kuehn had a great game defensively at short.” the local wrestlers, stating that if anyone completes in his program they are winners. He honored Jesse Hellinger with two awards: Most Valuable Wrestler and Most Pins. Hellinger’s percentage of pins was around 75 pe rcent, which is a big accomplishment for any wrestler. Hausler also honored Brandon White as the Most Outstanding Wrestler and Billy Rotenkolber as the Most Improved, and presented Joe Souza with the Coaches Award. Hausler ended the presentations by saying, “I’d much rather coach a small team that is dedicated then a large team that’s not.” Mariners go 2-0 against Esparto The Mariners beat Esparto on April 16, 92. Christian Corrales pitched two innings with six strikeouts. Adam Martinez pitched two innings with two strikeouts. Austin Murphy had a single, Jake Ivory had a single, a double and two RBIs. Alex Jimenez had a single JV softball team downs Orland 13-9 By ERIC LUCERO Express sports In game 2 on April 18, the Mariners beat Esparto 15-2. Murphy pitched four innings with eight strikeouts. Corrales had a single and an RBI, Murphy had two doubles and two RBIs, Martinez had an RBI, Michael Bermudez had a triple and three RBIs, Jimenez had an RBI. www.wintersexpress.com CODY’S ATHLETE OF THE WEEK The Winters JV softball team lost their first game of the week against Wheatland but came back strong against Orland in their See SOFTBALL on page B-8 Danielle Murphy Danielle Murphy, a sophomore on the Winters High School track team, is this week’s athlete of the week. Last week in Wheatland against the Pirates and Las Plumas High School, Murphy placed first in three events and second in another. Murphy won the 300 hurdles, the 400 meters, the 800 meters and placed second in the high jump. FOOD FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Each Cody’s Athlete of the Week receives a FREE Lunch B-2 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 Grand Slam Tournament Lien Sale JV Track undefeated JV Baseball Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by compatitive bidding on the 9th day of May 2007, at 10:30 a.m., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Winters Self Storage, 807 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA. County of Yolo, State of California, Bond# RED 1006865 the following: Customer Andres Bermudez.(F-33) (Brief description of goods being sold: Top half China hutch, table lamps, boxes, of misc. items). Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Published: April 26,May 3, 2007 Fictitious Business Name Photo by Eric Lucero Steven Warren places second in the high jump for the Winters JV track team in a previous home meet. Photo by Eric Lucero Taylor Brickey gets a base hit in the JV baseball game against Rodriguez on Sat. April 7. Courtesy photo Tyler Anderson displays the awards that he won at the Grand Slam Tournament in El Sobrante on the weekend of April 7. He placed third in Kata and second in sparring in the brown and black belt divisions. Coed adult softball league begins The city of Winters is forming a recreational coed adult softball league. “Softball is a great way to get out, exercise, and enjoy the beautiful weather,” says Traci Nakamura, city recreation coordinator. “The league will offer you a chance to have fun while meeting and getting to know your fellow community members.” All skill levels are invited to participate from beginner to professional. You must be at least 16 years of age to join. Call Traci, 795-4910, extension 102, to participate or for more information. FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 18, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Linda Smith,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-412 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: M.C.H Trucking 304 Peach Pl. WInters, CA95694 P.O. Box 942 Winters, CA95694 Mark C. Higgin Botham 304 Peach Pl Winters CA 95694 This business classification is:An Individual s/Mark Higginbotham 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 April 26,May 3,10, 17, 2007 Fictitious Business Name Photo by Eric Lucero Kyle Tobler hits the ball in recent JV baseball action. Annual Youth Day Pancake Breakfast Sponsored By Winters Rotary Club Community Foundation Benefit Scholarship Programs, Community Services Saturday, April 28 2007 WINTERS COMMUNITY CENTER 6:30 a.m. TO 9:30 a.m. Children 12 and under, $4.00 - Adults, $800 FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 5, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Kimberly Barklow,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-355 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Patsy’s Creations Lapami Bookkeeping and Tax Service 16861 Alpha Street Esparto, CA95627 P.O. Box 465 Esparto, CA95627 Patsy Dobbins 16861 Alpha St. Esparto, CA65627 This business classification is:An Individual s/ Patsy Dobbins 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 Kimberly Barklow, Deputy Clerk Getting married? Just had a baby? Announce it in the Express — it’s free! Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — B-3 JV track teams still undefeated By JAY SHUTTLEWORTH Special to the Express WHEATLAND— At Sohrakoff Stadium here last Wednesday, the Winters High School track and field team competed in a Butte View League, double-dual meet with the host and Las Plumas High School. The JV girls team improved to 5-0 by topping Las Plumas, 10125, and previously undefeated Wheatland, 75-56. The JV boys team also moved to 5-0 by beating Wheatland, 8937, and previously unbeaten Las Plumas, 84-43. The varsity girls bested Wheatland, 78-25, but lost to undefeated Las Plumas, 97-29. The varsity boys lost to the two best teams in the BVL, undefeated Las Plumas, 51-76, and 2nd place Wheatland, 44-74. The JV girls won 9 of 16 events and were led by a variety of contributors. Danielle Murphy won the 400 (a season-best, 1:07.3), the 800 (2:53.3), and the 300 hurdles (53.5). She was also second in the long jump in 13-7.75. Katie Anstead also won three individual events; she took the shot put in a personal best 29-10, the discus in 84-3.5, and the high jump (4-4). Anstead also anchored a victorious 4x400 relay team featuring Maya Tice, Karissa Sais, and Hannah Long (4:49.6). Joining Anstead in another complete sweep of the throwing events were Sierra Kreun (second, discus, 590; second, shot put, 20-2) and Nastya Lysenko (third, discus, 51-0; third, shot put, 164). Catherine Hasbrook won the 100 hurdles (19.0), was third in the 300 hurdles (59.0), and was second in the high jump (3-8). Tice was third in the 400 (1:12.3) and second in the triple jump (27-3.5). Zoe Adams was third in the triple jump (254.75) and was a last-minute add in the 3200 (third, 16:25.0). Ruby Buentello was third in the 3200 (16:26.5). Alyssa Oxley was second in the 1600 in a per- sonal best, 6:52.2. Long added a third in the 200 (31.9). The victorious 4x100 team, assembled just before the start, consisted of Emma Pfanner, Lauren Atherton, Oxley and Tice (1:01.3). The JV boys won 12 of 15 events and also were anchored by a strong cast of characters. Riki Lucero won the 800 (2:18.4), the triple jump (35-10), was third in the long jump (16-0), and joined Ryan Hofstrand, Cody Shafer and Jesse Hellinger to win the 4x400 in a season-best, 3:47.9. Hofstrand won the 100 hurdles (16.9) and was second in the 300 hurdles (44.5). Shafer won the 300 hurdles (43.7) and was second in the high jump (5-2). Robby Emery won the 1600 (5:26.4) and the 3200 (11:38.0). Steven Warren won the 100 (12.4) and the 200 (25.4). Logan Garcia won the long jump (17-0), was third in the 300 hurdles (46.7), and joined Lucero in a sweep of the triple jump (33-2) with Brent Bell (331.5). Bell was third in the 100 (12.6) and joined Hofstrand and Shafer to sweep the 100 hurdles with his second place, 17.5 effort. In the shot put and discus, Billy Rotenkolber was second with throws of 36-6.5 and 92-2, respectively. Don Adams was third in both throws with marks of 34-11 and 86-6. Miguel Del Rio added a third place in the 200 (25.9). For the varsity girls, Lauren Yehle mustered a lone win in the 100 hurdles (17.3) and was second in the 300 hurdles (51.8) and discus (82-0). Chelsea Anstead was third in the discus (67-6), and Leila Muller was second in the shot put with a mark of 25-1.5. Ari Hoover was third in the 3200 in a season-best, 14:54.1. Leslie Contreras was second in the 100 (13.85), and Jessica Jordan was third in the 200 (31.5). For the varsity boys, Carlos Figueroa won the 1600 (4:52.0) and the 3200 (10:50.9) in season-best times. Figueroa also added a second-place finish in the 800 (2:12.0). Team captain Mat Catalan won the 110 hurdles (17.5) and led the 4x400 team of T. J. Johnson, Alvaro Zaragoza, and Johnny Lucero to a season-best mark of 3:41.9 (second place). Johnson won the 800 (2:11.9), while Zaragoza was second in the long jump (1711.75) and in the 100 (11.9). Lucero was second in the triple jump (36-6) while Jayson Garcia added a personal-best effort in the 400 (second, 55.1) and notched a third place finish in the 100 (12.9). The WHS track and field team competed in a doubledual meet with Wheatland and Orland on Monday. They travel to Rio Vista on Friday for the Moose Relays, an 18-school invitational that the WHS team won outright across all four divisions in 2006. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 1. Sealed proposals will be received by the City Engineer, City of Winters, 318 First St., Winters, California until Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for performing work in accordance with plans and specifications, therefore as follows: City of Winters, CA Jackson McArthur Reconstruction - Roadway Phase Project No. 06-01.2 2. Bids are required for the entire work as described below. Installation of a complete parallel replacement for the water system within the public rights-of-way along Jackson Street and a portion of McArthur Avenue in the City of Winters. The Project also includes construction of cleanouts on the service laterals for the fronting residences on the same street segments. 3. Specifications and proposal forms to be used for bidding can be obtained from the office of City Engineer, City of Winters, 318 First St., Winters, California upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Forty-Five dollars ($ 45) per set. A charge of Thirty-Five Dollars ($ 35) will be applied to all mailings (by overnight only). ALL CHECKS SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF WINTERS. The City of Winters Construction Specifications (September 2003) on the City of Winters website at http://www.cityofwinters.org/public_works/public_forms.htm. 4. No bid will be considered unless it is made on the blank forms incorporated in the Contract Document, and unless it is accompanied by a Proposal Guarantee in the form of cash, bid bond, or certified check, or a cashier’s check made payable to the City of Winters in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. Each bidder must be licensed as required by law. 5. Each proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work and the name of the bidder. 6. Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to Section 1770 et seq. of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California has ascertained the general prevailing rate of hourly wages and rates for legal holidays and overtime work in the locality where this work is to be performed, for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract which will be awarded the successful bidder. The prevailing rates are available at the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations website http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/PWD/. 7. Submittal of a signed bid shall be evidence that the bidder has obtained this information and that the bid is based on any changes contained therein. 8. It shall be mandatory upon the bidder to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all laborers, workers, and mechanics employed by them in the execution of the contract. Federal funds are being used on this project, and therefore, the Davis-Bacon Act applies to this contract. 9. Notice is hereby given that all bidders may be required to furnish a sworn statement of their financial responsibility, technical ability and experience before award is made to any particular bidder. 10. The successful bidder will be required to furnish two surety bonds: one for Faithful Performance and the other for Labor and Materials. Each bond is to be executed in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be secured from a surety company acceptable to the City of Winters. The successful bidder will be required to obtain a business license from the City of Winters and pay related fees. 11. The City of Winters reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities or minor irregularities in a bid. 12. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. 13. The Engineer’s estimate of probable construction cost is: $400,000. B-4 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday,April 26, 2007 Features Bran isn’t only source of fiber Americans need to step up to the plate DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My doctor wants me to eat more fiber to help me get over constipation, and he suggests that I get some bran. I don’t have the foggiest idea what bran is. Can you buy it in a grocery store? — P.C. ANSWER: Bran is the outer coat of grains. It’s the stuff that’s removed when grains are refined to make flour. I don’t know if all grocery stores have bran, but most health-food stores stock it. The recommended daily amount of fiber is 20 to 30 grams. Thirty grams is 1 ounce. A half-cup of wheat bran contains 12.5 grams of fiber. You can’t eat bran straight out of the package. It’s not that palatable. You can sprinkle it on other foods, like cereal, or you can put it in baked goods. Bran isn’t the only source of fiber. Vegetables, fruits and whole-grain products have a good supply of fiber. And if you want, you can get products like Metamucil, Fiberall and Perdiem that contain psyllium, another fiber source. The constipation booklet deals with this common problem in detail. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue — No. 504W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6.75 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a waitress. Naturally, I am on my feet all day long. When I get home and kick off my shoes, my feet have a terrible odor. I take a daily shower. If I bathe more often, my skin dries out. Is there some way to control this smell? — C.M. shoes that have openings in them for ventilation. Never wear the same shoes two days in a row. Give them a chance to thoroughly dry. You don’t have to take lots of showers every day, but you can wash your feet before going to work and immediately upon coming home. Dry them with a hair dryer. After they’ve dried, spray them, top and bottom, with an antiperspirant that has aluminum chloride in it. At night, before going to bed, spray your feet with a solution of sodium bicarbonate. Put half a teaspoon of bicarbonate in a cup of water. This spray changes the acidity of the skin and gets rid of some of the odor-producing germs that cling to the feet. *** DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How much does exercise really add to your life? I am not an exerciser and don’t intend to become one. — S.K. ANSWER: I don’t know if this is reliable, but some claim it adds an extra year or two to your life. Length of life is not what counts. Quality of life is. Exercisers are more likely to maintain their independence right to their last moments on Earth. *** Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers ANSWER: One way to de- may write him or request an crease foot odor is to keep order form of available health newsletters at P.O. the feet as dry as possible. When you go to work, take Box 536475, Orlando, FL with you a change of stock- 32853-6475. (c) 2007 North America ings. If you can get two stockSynd., Inc. ing changes in while you’re at work, all the better. Wear All Rights Reserved The Democrats are all wrong. All the hand-wringing over an exact timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq with the Senate giving one date, and the House of Representatives with another. The proposals are to continue to pay for more war but slap a timeline on how long the military should remain there. What then? Just pull up stakes and leave? No one is talking about what will happen to Iraq after our forces leave (remember the so-called coalition forces have all but gone already). The Democrats are clearly putting forward a measure to win votes in the election in 2008. But for Iraq, it is a world gone mad. Killings on an unprecedented scale each week despite the troop surge. New thinking is desperately needed. Forget the Republicans — they ran out of ideas about a week after they launched “shock and awe” in 2003. Forget the Democrats, they just want to disengage. What we have to do as a nation is face up to the unpleasant reality that we, not Mr. Bush, not the Republicans, no, we as a nation, launched a war of choice, not a war of necessity, against another sovereign nation. We the People have a moral obligation to set things right. Doesn’t the M word sound so retro? The argument runs like this. We voted the Republicans into office in 2000. (Don’t bring up stolen elections or Al Gore). According to the rules of American democracy which is held in such high regard by so many, then anointed by the venerable Supreme Court, the American people, through their Electoral College favored the Republicans. Therefore We the People are responsible for the actions of their our Government. (If we are not responsible, who is? Certainly not the people of, say, Peru). Then the ideologically driven administration presented Congress with information about weapons of mass destruction — weak information, shoddy data, or simply lies — it doesn’t matter. It was our Government that did it. Then Congress, voted in by the American people, fell for it and failed to conduct their oversight of the Executive Branch. Surely, then, it is the American people, not some executive scapegoat, that is ultimately responsible for the decision to go to war in Iraq. You, me, and Harry who lives down the street. Furthermore, US taxpayers are responsible for prosecuting that war. The cost to our Congressional District 1 has been $875.02 million. Each Winters citizen’s share of the war has been $1,634 each (based on 2005 census of City). That is $6,537 for each family of four. Our community has contributed $11,054,000 plus to the war in Iraq. The bombs that have killed so many civilians in Iraq and the current troop surge are paid for by We the People. So if we are responsible for this can of worms, surely it is up to us to step up to the plate and put things straight. We need a Marshall Plan for Iraq where we first talk to Iraq’s neighbors and beg them to help us secure peace in the region. Without Sunni and Shia involvement across the Middle East, there will be no halt to the killings. That is why Nancy Pelosi is in Syria talking to President Assad. We need to pour billions of dollars into the country’s infrastructure to try to increase the standard of living, employment prospects, and give hope to the Iraqi people. To replace that which we have destroyed… build schools, build hospitals, provide jobs and equipment, not merely to feather Haliburton’s and Bechtel’s nests, but supply support that Iraqi’s can use to reconstruct that which has been taken from them. We must try to bring back the 80% of doctors who have fled Iraq. Hospitals are in a state of absolute crisis — no sanitation, no electricity, no drugs, no medical expertise — it is too dangerous — with armed killers picking off patients in their beds each night. Nights in hell. A new commitment to Iraq is needed. Not a walk away policy. Negotiate for the help that we need from Iraq’s neighbors, including Iran. Then pull out the troops. But don’t shelve responsibility for the most cynical act performed by this country in living memory. For the United States of America to regain the respect of the world, and to reinstall the respect of its own people, and to retake the moral ground that it used to hold many years ago, it must provide enormous resources, time and effort, to rebuilding this nation that has been destroyed by our bankrupt foreign policy. Morally, we cannot afford to leave this one — as we did when we walked away from Nicaragua, Grenada, Panama, and Somalia. Pleased to meet you Name: Inesita Arce Occupation: Student at Sonoma State University Hobby: Reading What’s best about living in Winters: “It’s a collective community.” Fun fact: Everyone says she is too young to be going into grad school Want to be the next person of the week? Then stop by at the Winters Express and let us know! Dont forget to visit our website at: www.wintersexpress.com ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A sudden change of plans could lead to a misunderstanding with a friend or family member. Be ready to offer a full explanation of your decision. A past favor is returned. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Expect pressure from those who want you to change your position on a matter of importance. However, the determined Bovine will be able to withstand the bullying and win out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s time to stop dwelling on past disappointments and move on to other possibilities. By week’s end, you’ll be meeting new people and making new plans for the future. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A long-simmering situation between co-workers threatens to heat up and could create problems with your work schedule. Best advice: Consult a supervisor on how to proceed. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have just learned that someone close to you is keeping a secret. And, of course, the Cat’s curiosity has gone into overdrive. But be patient. All is revealed soon enough. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t give up. The recognition citing the good work you recently did will come through. Meanwhile, an opportunity opens up that can lead to a lot of traveling later on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A financial crunch eases, but it’s still a good idea to keep a tight rein on what you spend for nonessentials. Education becomes a major focus as the week winds down. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Recent encounters with stressful situations could require some restorative measures to get your energy levels back up. Talk to your doctor about a diet and exercise program. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) New connections follow changes on the job or in your personal life. But keep your feelings reined in until these relationships have a chance to develop. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Pay more attention to your aches and pains, and avoid self-diagnoses. Seek professional advice to make sure these problems won’t lead to something more serious. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You love doing research and learning new things, so you’ll be happy to know that education becomes a big part of your life at this time, and for some time to come. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your Piscean penchant for doing things logically could be challenged by an equally strong emotional reaction to a new situation. Best advice: Keep the two factors in balance. BORN THIS WEEK: You love music and nature. You would be an excellent environmentalist, as well as a fine singer or musician. (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — B-5 Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name Public Notice Tomats restaurant now hiring part-time server/ bar tender. Apply in person 1123 Grant Ave. Wed.-Sun. After 5 no phone calls. 5-tfn _____________________ FUN JOB: for money-motivated appointment setter/ customer service. 25-30hrs includes evenings. Paid training. Start at $10/hr. and generous bonuses! call Mon.-Thurs. between 1 and 3. 1-800- 8808039 Ask for Leah or John. tfn _______________________ NURSING RN- P/T School Nurse needed immed. care for welfare of students K-12. Christian testimony a must. Please apply at Vacaville Christian Schools, 1117 Davis St. or go to www.govcs.com and download application 10-4TP _____________________ Help wanted. Baker wanted Sunday and Monday morning 4-7:30 a.m. Apply at 606 Railroad Ave, Winters. No experience necessary. 10-3tc _____________________ Drivers: 150 K Per Year Teams! Earn More plus Great Benefits! Western Regional Solo and team runs. Enterprises 1800346-2818x123 11-3tcc _____________________ DRIVERS California Wine Tours & Evans Airporter – Hiring dedicated drivers for wine tours, bus driving. Excellent opportunities, flexible hrs. Class B w/P a plus, will train. 707-265-4302 10-4TP _____________________ Construction METAL STUD FRAMERS Experience required. TAPERS also needed. Steady, F/T work with exc. bnfts. Call (530) 795-8800 11-4TP _____________________ EDUCATION: Teachers for ‘07’08 school year. ELEMENTARY: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th grade teachers & P/T computer. MIDDLE SCHOOL: English & History. Class A Driver wanted. MW-F, PT. Call 795-3214. Ask For David. 11-ftn-c _______________________ Dental Associate needed for fast growing Solano County area for Fri. & Sat. Fax resume to Terri at 707-427-1951 12-2tp _____________________ ACCOUNT CLERK PAYROLL Solano Irrigation District $17.69 $21.50/hr. Exc. bnfts. 2.7% @ 55, 8% District paid CalPERS retirement. No Soc Sec deductions. Maintain personnel payroll records; calculate wages; determine misc. payroll deductions; prepare payroll checks. Prepare required reports & payments to state & federal agencies, garnishments; calculate payments required for the deferred compensation plan, cafeteria plan, retirement system, credit union & voluntary insurance programs. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. 2 yrs. exp. performing moderately difficult account record keeping, preferably with a government utility involving accounts receivable or utility billing and payroll. Graduation from High School or equivalent. Application materials may be obtained at 508 Elmira Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 by contacting the Job Hot Line at 707/448-6847 ext. 5010 via e-mail: [email protected] or www.sidwater.org Final filing date: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007. EOE 12-2tp _____________________ Auto Journeyman Auto Body Repair Technician Lg. clean productive facility! Top pay w/bnfts. Call 707/427-2417 or fax 707/427-8207 12-2tp ___________________ SOCIAL SERVICES FT/PT direct care positions, serving adults w/DD in Vacaville Day Program. Assist w/daily activities, personal care & skill development. Reqs.: HS diploma/GED, valid DL. Must clear DMV, bkgrd. check & drug screen. Pd. training, comp wages & full bnfts. at 30+ hrs. Contact Dungarvin CA, Inc: EOE 12-2tp ____________________ MANAGER TEAM wanted for self storage facility in Fairfield. Compensation incl. sal., apt. & pd. med. & vac. Bondable & personable. Full credit & background check will be done. Call (209)952-9903, Mon.Fri., 9am-5pm or email resume nadaford@ yahoo.com 12-2tp ___________________ MECHANIC, Napa 2-3 yrs. exp. farm equip. Diesel engines, hydraulics, welding. Clean DMV. Med./ den./ vision & life ins. paid for self AND family, 401k w/co. match. Vacation. Fax resume 707-258-1543 or email vineyardresumes@ yahoo.com 12-2tp _______________________ Accounting Administrative Assistant The Daily Republic is seeking a full-time energetic self-motivated person with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable experience, and strong computer literacy in Windows, Excel, and Word. Applicant must be able to learn new routines quickly and accomplish detail-oriented tasks without supervision. Balancing skills are necessary, and accuracy is vital. This is a challenging job for a person who is meticulous, flexible, dependable, and eager to accept responsibility. Varied duties will include providing relief backup for numerous accounting office procedures. Hours are 8am–5pm Monday through Friday. Applicant is subject to credit check. Email resume with letter detailing qualifications and salary requirement to: [email protected] No telephone calls 12-2tp ___________________ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ENGINEERING Solano Irrigation District $19.30 - $23.46/hr. Exc. bnfts. 2.7% @ 55, 8% District paid CalPERS retirement. No Soc. Sec. deductions. Provide a variety of specialized & complex secretarial & admin. support work for the Engineering & Planning Dept. Maintain & utilize a central filing system, exp. with Content Management System (CMS) very desirable; record, log databases & other record keeping systems. Perform reception duties on telephone & in person. Use considerable independent judgment & initiative. Compose routine correspondence; accurate proofreading. Type drafts, correspondence, contracts, reports, work orders, resolutions. Prepare, organize & distribute packets. Arrange meetings; establish construction notebooks on projects. Assist in preparation of departmental reports. Operate a variety of office equipment. Type 50 wpm, cert. req. Proficient in Microsoft Word. 3 yrs. exp. in clerical work involving frequent contact with the public; Graduation from High School or equiv.; supplemented by courses in business practices. Application materials may be obtained at 508 Elmira Rd. Vacaville, CA 95687 by contacting the Job Hot Line at 707/448-6847 ext. 5010; via e-mail: [email protected] or www.sidwater.org Final filing date: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007 EOE 12-2tp _____________________ BUCKHORN CORPORATE OFFICE-WINTERS Immediate payroll/administrative position available ADP experience preferred strong computer and administrative skills a must. Position hours Monday-Friday from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Waged D.O.E. Fax resume to Salli Becker, CFO 795-5570 or email [email protected] ______________________ Automotive Technician Ford Certified Technician. Great benefits & working cond. New facility Apply at Ford of Fairfield Call 707421-3369 or www.fordoffairfield.com ___________________ Supervisor Excellent opportunity experienced candidates with a b/g in distribution. The ideal candidate should: • Demonstrate the ability to lead teams and motivate others. • Embrace flexibility and adaptability to changing situations. • Have a proven track record in improving production efficiencies. • Exhibit highly respected leadership skills to promote full potential results from team members. Exc. benefits package! The Gymboree Corporation is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds. We work as a team-combining the energy, talent and enthusiasm of our employees. Fax Resume 707693-0195 E-mail: [email protected] m EEOC/Drug Free Workplace ___________________ REAL ESTATE Licensed or Not We’re Hiring Now! ERA offices in Green Valley & Fairfield will pay for your license & training 800-4005391 x 888 ___________________ HR Recruiter Great Career Opportunity! Distribution Center is seeking an experienced candidate to assist with staff recruiting needs within the d.c. & call center. Will be required to meet deadlines and coordinate interviews with all levels of management. Ideal Candidate will have: •1-2 yrs. min. exp. in HR/Recruiting •Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, and computer skills. • Attention to Detail • Ability to maintain Confidentiality Candidates who meet requirements should fax or email resume: 707-6930195 E-Mail: [email protected] m EEOC/Drug Free Workplace ___________________ Crescent Jewelers Call Center has Sun.-Thurs. F/T positions avail. now! Debt Collectors. Also Collections Supervisor. Wage DOE, bnfts. after 90 days. Exp. pref’d., bkgrnd. & credit check req’d. Fax resume to 707/436-9730 or email bamyot@ crescentjewelersinc.com ___________________ FAIRFIELD-SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHERS SUMMER SCHOOL & SUB TEACHERS Summer School $30.50/hr. Substitute @ $100/day For complete info go www.fsusd.k12.ca.us Human Resources Job Opportunities 707/421-4001 (Sub Teachers) 707/4215080 (Summer School) ___________________ CUSTODIAN, Vallejo - FT w/exc. bnft. pkg. Reqs. knowl. of cleaning techniques, chemicals & equipment. Prior custodial exp. & HS diploma/ GED desirable. Call Calif. Maritime Academy 707/654-1140 for application or www.csum.edu. Refer to Job 50, closing May 10. EOE. ___________________ PT RELIEF MANAGER needed for storage facility in Vacaville. Hrly. wage & comm. Apply: 417-F St. #3, Davis, or fax resume to 530-753-4002 13-4tp ___________________ TEACHERS, F/T. Apply in person @ Kiddie Academy 880 Alamo Dr., Vacaville 13-4tp ___________________ Dental RDH: 2 days, flex. hrs. Bonus & benefits. Please call (707)4228282 or fax resume 4228280. ___________________ Hardwood Floors Reliable. Will train. Valid CDL. Van & tools supplied. (707)469-9308 ___________________ Truck drivers class A. Good driving recod. Able to drive and dump and tanker. FT year round work. Paid Holidays. Fax resume to (707) 6784057 or call (707)6784041 13-1tcc ___________________ FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 17, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Linda Smith,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-402 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Archer Manufacturing 42224 5th St. Knights Landing CA 95645 P.O. Box 96 Knights Landing, CA 95645 Michael E. Dunn 42224 5th St. Knights Landing CA 95645 This business classification is:An Individual s/Michael E. Dunn 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 April 26,May 3,10, 17, 2007 FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 9, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Elizabeth Montoya,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-368 The following person(s) is/are doing business as:95 Foodmart #3 25635 State Hwy R8 WInters, CA 95694 2963 Lily Place, Wast Sac. CA 95691 WiiliamJ. and Maricela Mc Clain, 2963 Lily Place W. Sacramento CA 95691 This business classification is:Husband and Wife s/ William J. and Maricela McClain 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 Kimberly Barklow, Deputy Clerk April 12,19, 26,May 3, 2007 April 18, 2007 RELEASE DATE:Wednesday, April 25, 2007 CONTACT:Dan Maguire, Housing Programs Manager, Community Development Agency (530) 795-4910, ext. 118 City of Winters Request for Proposals Rotary Park – Prefabricated Restroom The City of Winters is soliciting Proposals from California licensed contractors who are capable of manufacturing and installing a public restroom facility at the designated location at the City owned property, Rotary Park. Through the authorization of the Winters Community Development Agency, the City of Winters has issued a Request for Proposals for the construction and installation of a public restroom facility. The Request for Proposal will be available for public inspection, for a period of forty-five (45) days, at City Hall, 318 First Street, Winters, CA, in the Public Works Department. California licensed contractors interested in receiving a copy of the document should contact the above-mentioned office. s/Nanci Mills, City Clerk, City of Winters Published April 26, 2007 HIGH SCHOOL: Spanish, Algebra 2/Geometry, Chapel Leadership & Choir. Please apply at Vacaville Christian Schools, 1117 Davis St. or go to www.govcs.com & download teacher appl. 10-4TP _____________________ Ranch Work-part time 2535 hrs. Per week,irrigation, land scape, fencing repair, near Lake Solano Park. $12.50 per hour. (707) 2464662. 12-2tp _____________________ Would you like to be a part of our team? We would love to have you join our growing workforce of over 300 employees: ❖ Acivities Coordinator, F/T ❖ CNA P/T, On-Call ❖ Cook, F/T ❖ Cooks Helper, F/T ❖ Dietary Aide, F/T ❖ Dishwasher, P/T ❖ Housekeeper, P/T and F/T ❖ Maintenance Helper, F/T ❖ HC Receptionist, NOC Shift/On-Call ❖ R.N., F/T, NOC Shift ❖ Server, P/T, A.M. Shift Paradise Valley Estates offers a great benefit package for full-time employees, competitive wages, premier facility, professional staff and a beautiful location in Fairfield! Paradise Valley Estates is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screening is required. To apply - applications are available at PARADISE VALLEY ESTATES 2600 ESTATES DRIVE, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533. Call 707-432-1100 for directions or Fax resume to 707-426-0996. EOE/M/F/V/D Physical Therapy Assistant - FT Days You will be resp., under supv. of P.T., to admin assigned patient treatments, assist w/planning, prepare, & transmit communication of patient progress. AS in PTA program, CA PTA license, BLS, w/1 yr exp req. Will also consider new graduates. Accountant II FT Days You will be resp. producing and analyzing accurate, timely financial statements/costing reports. BA in Accounting or 5 yrs hospital exp. req. Must have exp in supervising staff. Knowledge of Microsoft products. Ability to work with computerized general ledger systems and 10-key. For more information, or to apply, please visit our website at www.northbay.org Compassionate Care. Advanced Medicine. Close to Home. Mac McKinney Drain Lines Cleaned Reasonable Rates 795-2321 Fictitious Business Name Advertising 60 cents per line for first week 50 cents per line for subsequent weeks Minimum cash ad $5.00 Minimum charge ad $10.00 795-4551 FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 12, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Eleigh Fagel,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-384 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AA, Discount DUI Defense, Criminal expungement, Crime victim lawyer. 1000 “G’ Street suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814. Richard Alleye Chan, Jr. Aprof. Corp. This business classification is:A Corporation s/ Richard Alleye Chan 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 EleighFagel, Deputy Clerk April 19, 26,May 3, 10, 2007 FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 18, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK LInda Smith, Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-417 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: A Prime Equity 260 W. Court St. #38 Woodland CA Peter Wallis, 260 W. Court St. Woodland CA 95695 This business classification is:An Individual s/Peter Wallis 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 April 26,May 3,10, 17, 2007 FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 6, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Ava Woodard,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-358 FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Omsoft Omsoft Technologies April 10, 2007 1623 5th St. Suite F Davis, CA 95616 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK P.O. Box 4293 Modesto, CA 95352 Ava Woodard, Deputy Om Networks (A California Corp) 1623 5th Street #F FBN NUMBER 2007-370 Davis CA, 95616 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: This business classification is:A Corporation s/ Robert A. Nickerson Hairworks Family Salon I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original 130 Riverpoint Circle West Sacremento, CA 95605 document on file in this office. This certification is true as P.O. Box 923 San Bruno, CA 94066 long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as Star Haircare Services, Inc. (Inc. Nevada) 111Star- long as the document is sealed with a red seal. lite St. South San Francisco, CA 94066. State of California, County of Yolo FREDDIE OAKLEY County Clerk/Recorder This business classification is:A corporation Ava Woodard, Deputy Clerk s/Rex Morena April 19, 26,May 3, 10 2007 I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original Fictitious Business Name Fictitious Business Name 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 April 26,May 3,10, 17, 2007 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 4, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Valerie Clinton,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-349 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Special Events Rentals 709 Ivy Court Winters, CA 95694 Jose R. Ramirez and Alicia C. Gonzalez 709 Ivy Court Winters, CA 95694 This business classification is:Husband and wife s/Jose R. Ramirez, Alicia C. Gonzalez 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 April 26,May 3,10, 17, 2007 Lien Sale Classified Fictitious Business Name Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by compatitive bidding on the 9th day of May 2007, at 10:30 a.m., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Winters Self Storage, 807 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA. County of Yolo, State of California, Bond# RED 1006865 the following: Customer Evelyn Guerrero.(F-17) (Brief description of goods being sold: Mattress set, microwave oven, toy plastic bike). Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Published: April 26,May 3, 2007 Trinchero Family Estates Sutter Home Winery Various Production positions are available. • Bottling Mechanics • Fabrication and Electric Maintenance • Cellar Operations • Racker/Blenders • Forklift Driver • Bottling Line Supervisors • Bottling Line Positions • Quality Control Technicians • Wine Laboratory Technicians • Top Pay • Great Work Environment • Full-Time work • Successful, local family winery Send resume to: Trinchero Family Estates Attn: HR, P.O. Box 248, St. Helena, CA 94574. Fax to 707-963-3985 or email [email protected] Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 3, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Ava Woodard,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-344 The following person(s) is/are doing business as:Triple Creek Farming, LLC; Triple Creek Farm, LLC; Triple Creek Ranch. 15790 County Road 82B Capay, CA 95607 P.O. Box 551 Capay, CA 95607 Triple Creek Farming, LLC 15790 County Road 82B Capay, CA 95607. This business classification is:Limited Liability Company s/Douglas Dahlin, Jo Anne Dahlin 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 April 12,19, 26,May 3, 2007 Lien Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by compatitive bidding on the 9th day of May 2007, at 10:30 a.m., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Winters Self Storage, 807 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA. County of Yolo, State of California, Bond# RED 1006865 the following: Customer Vivian Richards.(C 26) (Brief description of goods being sold: air compressor, fishing gear, sleeping bad, book cases, misc. household goods, barbque, chairs, bedding, office chair, holiday decorations, many misc. boxes.). Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Published: April 26,May 3 2007 Notice of Trustee Sale Loan: 0001150802 Investor No: Other: 3203115 TS#: 07-70995 A.P.N. 003-473-06-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/11/2000, 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 the real property for which the address is purported to be: 1030 Roosevelt Ave Winters, CA 95694 Assessor’s Parcel Number: 003-473-06-1 will be sold at public auction at At the north entrance to the West Sacramento City Hall located at 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA on 5/10/2007, at 12:45PM to the highest bidder, payable at the time of sale, for cash or cashier’s check drawn by 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 California. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness evidenced by said Deed, executed by Michael Sanchez, an unmarried man and Alicia Serrato, an unmarried woman as trustor, recorded on 02/18/2000 as Instrument No. 2000-0004016-00, in Book No. , page , of the Official records of Yolo County, California. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $132,642.09. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorse as a matter of right. Dated: 4/12/2007 Five Star Service Corporation, as said Trustee C/o its agent Pite Duncan, LLP 525 East Main Street El Cajon, CA 92022-2289 For Sales Information Call: (714) 573-1965 By: Brandon Lewis Trustee’s Sales Specialist P286665. 4/19, 4/26, 05/03/2007 Notice of Trustee Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 061205JV Loan No. 99666836 Title Order No. 6695816 APN 003-492-23-1 You are in default under a Deed of Trust dated 10/23/1998. 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 a lawyer. On 05/10/2007 at 12:00 pm, Alliance Title Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/02/1998, Instrument 98-0032099-00. Book -, Page - of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Yolo County, California, executed by: Andres Bermudez and Irma Bermudez, husband and wife as joint tenants, as Trustor, New Century Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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): At the rear (North) entrance to the City Hall Building, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA , all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land herein: As more fully described in Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 113 Broadview Drive, Winters, CA 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 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $ 121,751.62 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. For reinstatement or payoff quotes, please contact the Loan Resolution Department at: 877-596-8580 Beneficiary: U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee Successor my Merger to FirstStar Bank, N.A., as Successor in Interest to FirstStar Bank Milwaukee, N.A. as Trustee for the Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc. Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 1998NC7 c/o Alliance Default Services 460 Drake Circle, Sacramento, CA 95864 PH No: (916) 971-8550 Sale information can be obtained on line at www.fidelityasap.com Automated Sales Information please call (714) 259-7850 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 4/6/2007 Alliance Title Company, a California Corporation as Trustee Kelli Mackaig, Trustee Sale Officer ASAP# 841912 04/19/2007, 04/26/2007, 05/03/2007 Notice to Contractors 1. Sealed proposals will be received by the City Engineer, City of Winters, 318 First St., Winters, California until Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for performing work in accordance with plans and specifications, therefore as follows: City of Winters, CA Jackson McArthur Reconstruction - Utility Phase Project No. 06-01 2.Bids are required for the entire work as described below. Installation of a complete parallel replacement for the water system within the public rights-of-way along Jackson Street and a portion of McArthur Avenue in the City of Winters. The Project also includes construction of cleanouts on the service laterals for the fronting residences on the same street segments. 3.Specifications and proposal forms to be used for bidding can be obtained from the office of City Engineer, City of Winters, 318 First St., Winters, California upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Forty-Five dollars ($ 45) per set. A charge of Thirty-Five Dollars ($ 35) will be applied to all mailings (by overnight only). ALL CHECKS SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF WINTERS. The City of Winters Construction Specifications (September 2003) on the City of Winters website at http://www.cityofwinters.org/public_works/public_forms.htm. 4. No bid will be considered unless it is made on the blank forms incorporated in the Contract Document, and unless it is accompanied by a Proposal Guarantee in the form of cash, bid bond, or certified check, or a cashier’s check made payable to the City of Winters in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. Each bidder must be licensed as required by law. 5. Each proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work and the name of the bidder. 6.Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to Section 1770 et seq. of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California has ascertained the general prevailing rate of hourly wages and rates for legal holidays and overtime work in the locality where this work is to be performed, for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract which will be awarded the successful bidder. The prevailing rates are available at the State of California, Department of Industrial 7.Relations website http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/PWD.Submittal of a signed bid shall be evidence that the bidder has obtained this information and that the bid is based on any changes contained therein. Project No. 06-01 00100-1 Notice to Contractors Jackson McArthur Reconstruction - Utility Phase Construction Specifications 8. It shall be mandatory upon the bidder to whom the contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under him, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all laborers, workers, and mechanics employed by them in the execution of the contract. Federal funds are being used on this project, and therefore, the Davis-Bacon Act applies to this contract. 9.Notice is hereby given that all bidders may be required to furnish a sworn statement of their financial responsibility, technical ability and experience before award is made to any particular bidder. 10.The successful bidder will be required to furnish two surety bonds: one for Faithful Performance and the other for Labor and Materials. Each bond is to be executed in a sum equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Bonds shall be secured from a surety company acceptable to the City of Winters. The successful bidder will be required to obtain a business license from the City of Winters and pay related fees. 11.The City of Winters reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities or minor irregularities in a bid. 12.No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. 13. The Engineer’s estimate of probable construction cost is: $330,000. DATE: 4/10/07 Nanci Mills, City Clerk Project No. 06-01 00100-2 Notice to Contractors Jackson McArthur Reconstruction - Utility Phase Construction Specifications Published April, 12,19,26, and May 3, 2007 B-6 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 Classified Ads - The Market Place for Winters Special Event Rentals Jet Ski for sale ‘06 Kawasaki STX-15F Make your party special Jet Ski Red & Black with many extras, 11hrs. by renting table linens, $10,000,707-429-5850 chair covers, and more. 13-2rtp Call 795-2899 13-4tp Sheet metal equip. Sheet metal equip., 8 ft., 16 gauge, Chicago brake; 20ga Flaggler lockformer; 14ga Wilder slitter. $7500 obo. (707)226-9540 Mac McKinney Drain Lines Cleaned Reasonable BUY-SELL-TRADE BUY • SELL • TRADE FAIRFIELD CYCLE CTR (707)432-1660 13-4tp __________________ Medical Equip. ‘94 Dodge Caravan Wheelchair accessible with auto lock, 96K mi. $12,500. (707) 386-4999 13-2tp ______________________ Motorcycle Services ‘06 Harley 1200 Custom Sportster Black with manyextras, 2500mi, $10,000.707-429-5850 13-2tp ___________________ 2003 Kawasaki Concourse 1000cc. Red, 50K mi. Good cond. $4000. (707)631-2805 13-2tp ___________________ ‘06 Harley 1200 Custom Sportster Black with many extras, 2500mi, $10,000. 707-429-5850 ___________________ 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. Katherine’s Bookkeeping Service 600 Railroad Ave. Ste.B Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-4254 ____________________ Autos for Sale ‘91 Toyota Camry only $400! Runs Good! For listings call 800-749-4260 x7412 ___________________ ‘94 Toyota Camry #413980. $3300. 93 Toyota Camry #218437. $3200 ‘93 Cadillac Seville STS #804857. $3300 ‘01 Chevy Malibu 56K mi. #67542. $3900 KAK, 630 Orange Dr #P, Vacaville 13-2tp ___________________ REMODELING ‘04 LS 430. Silver. 27K mi. SPECIALIST Kitchen & bath remod- Orig. owner, dealer svc’d. els. Room additions, Warr. Immac. Loaded. $39,900. (707)864-8062 major repairs, redwood 13-2tp decks, etc. Stan Clark ___________________ Construction Co., Lic. # ‘93 Accord DX 2 dr. a/t, 503424. 795-2829. smogged, 154K mi. new ____________________ tires/brakes. Super clean. Yves Boisrame $2650. (707)344-3374. Constuction 13-2tp For All Your ___________________ Building Needs 1992 Volvo 740 Wagon $1,900 obo. A/C, P/W, P/L, Call 795-4997 Automatic. 144k miles. Custom homes, major 707-422-2118 remodels, storage, 13-2tp hangers, garages, ___________________ all sizes, delivered or 1999 Jeep Grand Cherocomplete installation. 20 kee Laredo $5,500 (707) years Experience. 479-4453. ___________________ Full Satisfaction Guaranteed ____________________ Real Estate Photography Services Weekdays & Weekends (707)4252664; 290-6262 ______________________ Trailer ‘06 Four Winds Trailer, 19’A/C, elec. jack, 80watt photovoltaic charger. $13K. (707)422-7343 12-2tp _____________ 2002 31’ Conquest Classic. by Gulf Stream. 12K mi., CL.C w/pop out. Must sell. $48K. (707)864-6563 ___________________ Autos for Sale 1990 Ford F-150 Automatic. V8. $2,500. Looks & runs good. Call Mike 707803-7740. 12-2tp ___________________ 1968 Spitfire, Triumph 4 spd., looks sharp & runs great. Very clean. $4500. Mike: (707) 803-7740 12-2tp ___________________ ‘90 Firebird. Only 36K mi., a/t, V6, T-Tops, p/w, a/c, brakes. Looks/runs great. $3,500. 707-803-7740 12-2tp ___________________ ‘95 Ford Explorer Sport. 4WD, 6 cyl. like new, a/c, snrf., 6 cd, $4500 obo. (707)437-3584 12-2tp ___________________ ‘94 Mercedes E320 #053824. $3900 ‘95 VW Jetta 5 spd., #013757, $2800 ‘96 Ford Windstar Van #B04777, $2900 ‘06 Chevy Malibu LT #174766, $9400 ‘95 Olds Aurora #11904, $3300 707-448-2400 KAK, 630 Orange Dr #P, Vacaville. 12-2tp ___________________ ‘97 SL320. 70K mi. Extra clean, clean title. Loaded. $17,900 obo. (916)8494326 or 707-803-2791 12-2tp ___________________ ‘02 MBZ S500, 62K mi. Beauty., must see. $34K obo. Clean title. (916)8494326; 707-803-2791 12-2tp ___________________ ‘05 Toyota Sequoia, 26K mi., V8, ltr. int., charcoal gray, exc. cond., $29,500. (707)429-7054 12-2tp ___________________ ‘94 Celica GT, 5 sp., loaded, cold a/c, runs exc., smogged, moonrf, 2nd owner, $2950. 707-3443374 12-2tp ___________________ ‘99 SL2, mint cond. in & out, new tires, auto, cold a/c, runs exc., smogged, $2950. (707)344-3374. 12-2tp ___________________ 1989 Ford Bronco, 4 wheel drive, runs excellent, NEW TIRES, NEW BATTERY, $2,500. Call 795-4322 or cell phone: (707) 7185092. ___________________ ‘00 FORD F150 quad cab, 2wd, lowered, cust. paint & wheels, etc. $12,000 obo. 707-446-7945 13-2tp ___________________ 1991 Isuzu Trooper 4X4. 145K mi. Good Cond. Contact for details. Asking $2200. 707-227-9785. 13-2tp ___________________ ‘02 Toyota Sienna LE Minivan. A/T, a/c, 40K. $12,450 / $15,915. Make offer. (707)426-9261 13-2tp ___________________ ‘98 Neon 4 door, a/t, a/c. $1600. (707)290-7354 ___________________ Buy Police Impounds! Hondas/Chev/Jeeps Cars & trucks from $500. Listings 1-800-749-4260x7637 ___________________ Wedding Cake Supplies RVs for sale For sale: Wedding cake supplies (variety of new/used 1x and well used) Books, stands, pans, pillars/plates, tips, misc. Serious buyer only. To see 20 years of collection, call 795-1930, I’m disabled so please leave message and can also email: [email protected]. 13-4tp ____________________ ‘78 Pace Arrow Clean, 28’, sleeps 8, fully S/C, great living quarters. $4000 obo. 707/580-3167 11-2TP ______________________ ‘87 Aristocrat 30’ Class A motorhome, loaded, good cond., 17K miles, $8500.(707)447-0618 11-2TP _____________________ FSBO. Stunning West side 4/2.5 Tri-Level. RV parking, view. 2,077 s.f. Newer roof, new floors, wet bar. $545K. 707816-1771 12-4tp __________________ Tailwaggers Pet Sitting/ Dog Walking. Loving Attention to Your Pets and Home. Bonnie McManus (530)908-0975 Bonded & Insured Serving Winters, Davis and Esparto 42-12tp _____________________ Granny’s Pet Sitting Service Care for Birds, Cats, Dogs & Fish, also Plant Care, Taxi Service to Vet Appointments. TLC for your pet in your home. bonded and insured. Call for more info. 795-5855. _____________________ Services TV, VCR, stereo & microwave oven repairs. Call Brad Chapman, 795-1026, evenings & weekends. tfn ____________________ Cortez IV Enterprises Demo, cleanup, hauling service. Reasonable rates 530 304-0077 7-52tp _________________ Maintenance/Handyman licensed contractor 30 years experience. All odd jobs and repairs including sinks, faucets, disposals, dishwasher,electrical, plumbing. Free estimates. Call 795-4883. Ask for Singh. 11-tfn _____________________ Ernesto Martinez YOLO COUNTY REALTY, INC. SERVING YOLO COUNTY FOR OVER 40 YEARS PRIVATE LOANS ON ALL REAL ESTATE Purchase - Refinance Land Construction - Rehabs Non-Conforming Foreclosures, Commercial Industrial Classifieds John Fox Construction John Fox General Contractor #888891 504 Main Street Winters From Full Remodels to Fences & Decks 530-979-0490 INTEREST ONLY Authorized Carrier Dealer FIXED RATES JIM PEARCE NO PREPAYMENTS OWNER Cell: (707) 689-7324 Fax: (530) 795-3099 State Contractor Lic. #864483 Specialize in Custom Homes, Remodels and Residential Improvements Ken Carter 530.681.1465 530.662.8269 LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER CA. DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE ID# 01517183 Featured Listings Misc. Pet Sitting Classifieds FAST & EASY ‘94 Dodge Caravan Wheelchair accessible w/auto lock, 96K mi. $12,500. (707) 386-4999 13-2tp ___________________ Sofabed $125.00, table& 5 chairs $125.00, ‘90 Corolla $1,500.00. 120 Purtell Ct. Yolo Housing Winters. 13-1tp ______________________ SPA. NEVER USED. ‘06 model. Warr. 30 jets. Therapy seats! Worth $6K, sell $2950. 707-778-1831. 10-4TP _______________________ POOL TABLE 2006 model. Solid wood, 3 pc., 1” slate. Lifetime warr.$1250. 707778-1831. 11-4TP ____________________ Tent trailer. 95 Rockwood Premier. Queen bed, furnace, fridge, awning, roomy and luxurious. Excellent condition. $3,800. 795-3105 13-2tp ______________________ For sale sony TV-27” $200. Toshiba- 36” PNP $300. Toshiba-20” $65.Nearly new with remotes and manuals. Beautiful solid oak entertainment center- $200. Call 756-4937 Can Deliver. 13-1tcc ______________________ Dell computer 2.66gig, 40 gig harddrive with Windows XP, CD writer, DVD player and 17 inch flat panel monitor. $400 Ask for Steve or Marie.795-4824 ______________________ 2 sport Quads 1 Honda 1 Kazuma both have less than ten hours ride time. Includes never used sidewinder tires for both and helmets. $4,500 for both. Ask for Steve or Marie 795-4824 ______________________ Whirlpool Ultra-Ease refrigerator, 25.3 cf. $375. Washer & dryer, Whirlpool, $275/both. (707)803-2532 __________________ Loans LOANS AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL JOSH NELSON OWNER Electrical Construction LIC #547685 - BOND #661703 (530) 795-3338 - P.O. Box 833 - Winters AFFORDABLE 5 ACRES! Consider a move to the country into this great 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 5 acres just outside of Winters. Laminate flooring, wood burning stove, and open floor plan. Situated hilltop, the views are terrific, and very private! $664,000 Wonderful Golden Bear Estates! What an estate! This custom home is very privately situated on 10 acres, with a certified organic orchard and gorgeous swimming pool. The home is immaculate, with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new kitchen counters, large laundry room, lots of storage and covered wrap around decks perfect for year round entertaining! $1,299,000 Pleasants Valley Equestrian Estate Spectacular hilltop Mediterranean home with mountain and valley views, equestrian facilities and cottage on 20 acres of oak and pine studded rolling hills and level pastures. Main home features Saltillo tile floors, an open and inviting floor plan and plenty of windows to take in the breathtaking views! Lush landscaping and in-ground pool with retractable cover. All weather arena, fenced pastures and a 3-stall barn with tack room. $1,575,000.00 Curtis Stocking, REALTOR International in affiliation with 707-761-3343 “Your Winters Property Specialist” Call me to line up a tour of area properties or stop by Pardehsa Store (Corner of Hwy 128 and Pleasants Valley Rd.) to pick up a flier on properties we have listed. Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 — B-7 Advertising is Easy, Just Call 795-4551 Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Wanted Rentals Steel Buildings 3bdrm. Foreclosure. Only $119,000. For listings 800749-7901 x R348 6-tfn __________________ Almost brand new, 3 bd, 2.5ba., 2 car garage. At Sienna, Green Valley. Built in 2005. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE. $499,000. CALL MICHAEL PENNER, Agt. 510-964-9976. 10-4TP __________________ OPEN HOUSE & SILENT AUCTION Sat. & Sun., Apr. 28 & 29, 10am-4pm. 3131 Tres Vias Rd., near Oroville & Hwy. 99. Lg. country 3bd./ 2ba., on almost 3 fenced ac., 1 1/2 mi. to boat launches. Min. bid $315K. Owner/Agt. 530/533-6293 ___________________ 759 Ash Ct. FSBO. 4/2.5, 2 car, RV pkng., newer int & ext. paint, carpet, moulding & kit. cab., dual pane wind., lrg. backyd., w/fruit trees. $459,500 same flr. plan in area sold for $520K in Jan. (707)718-2967. ___________________ Sell your house “as is” for a fair price on the date of your choice . Any price range. 866-261- o355x2. Old wooden fence boards wanted. Will haul. John 530-3047634 34-tfn __________________ Wanted used Ping Pong Table in good condition. Please call Steve or Marie at 7954824. __________________ Car or Truck. Running or Not. Will Tow. Price Open. No Smog or Reg. OK.916-214-3090 ___________________ Sell your house (as is) for a fair price on the date of your choice. Any price range. (707)448-2620. Shop space 800 Sf. 4575 Putah Creek Rd. (707) 628-2865 4-tfn ___________________ Cottege for rent. Downtown. 1brrm/ 1ba. 101 Elliot St. #4 $700. Avail. now. (707)372-9355. 9-tfn-c ___________________ Trailer Houses for rent, for seasonal workers. Call 795-2146 11-tfn ___________________ House for rent 4 bdrms, 1 bath $1,400 at Winters near WHS. Tel. 9023870 12-2tp ___________________ Country property 5 miles from Winters. Beautiful location, 2BD/2BA fully furnished, wood-burning stove/washer/dryer. No smoking/pets. Available early July for 2 years. $1000/month plus utilities. 795-2369 ___________________ 3bed/2bath house for rent in Winters. Paid water and garbage. No pets/smoking. $1550 month + deposit. Available now.902-4865. 13-2tp ___________________ Home Business Oppty. $100K+/yr. $6000 Income Guaranteed! Call Now.1-888-316-8266 ___________________ Home Business Oppty. $100K+/yr. $6000 Income Guaranteed! Call Now.1-888-316-8266 ___________________ Good Neighborhood in Fairfield. Furnd. $500/ mo. + dep., incl. cbl. & util. No smkng. 707-7127272. SOLANO CONSTRUCTION Charming home in Historic Winters. Features include 3 bed, 2 full bath, open family/diningroom,great workable kitchen and much more. New interior paint, new carpet and flooring makes this home move in ready! For more information or additional photo: Kim Lamb@ 750-7594 or www.kimlamb.com Pet Sitting CARRION PROPERTIES Residential, Commercial & Agricultural Real Estate John M. Carrion Owner/Broker This home is immaculate! 4 bed 2.5 bath in the very desirable Dry Creek Meadows. Over 2100 sq.ft. move in condition. Best deal in the neighborhood Call for details. Offered at $529,000. CAMELOT WINTERS Rare find! 1/2 acre just outside of Winters with a fixer on it. Offered at $349,500. Call for details! Appointment only!!! 37 Main Street Winters Great location! 3 bed 2 bath with 2 car attached garage. Along with a detached 730 square foot also has r.v. parking. workshop! Home Immaculate in and out! call for details. Offered at $479,000 Member of both Yolo and Solano MLS!!! (530) 795-4183 (530) 330- 0683 Call me for all of your Real Estate Needs Bus: (530) 795-3834 Home: 795-3170 127 Carrion Court, Winters Soy Hispana Sirviendo A Hispanos Le puedo ayudar a vender su casa o comprar la casa de sus suenos! SOLD Leasing Priced to sell: Very Clean, 2 bd 1 bath Mobile SOLD Home in Esparto Park. Age requirement. Termite clearance on file. Winters Sr. Apartments Taking Applications 400 Morgan St. 795-1033 M-F 9-1 Francisco Arellano Carrion Properties Office 795-3834 Cell 530 517-0623 “Le puedo asistir en español” * Rent based on income Must be 62, disabled, or handicapped www.wintersexpress.com KAPPEL & KAPPEL REALTORS INC. KK SINCE 1972 1160 Pitt School Road, Suite C, Dixon, CA 95620 A Reputation Built on Friendship and Trust #1 REAL ESTATE COMPANY IN SOLANO COUNTY 1995-2005 Furniture Oak entertainment center, $100. 2 swivel rocker chairs, $100. (707)344-7034 __________________ Competitively Priced Insurance Auto - Home - Business - Life - Health Calif. Lic. 0F34259 bath. Recently updated. Shows well. $439,000 NEW LISTING: 308 Abbey St. Own a piece of old Winters $336,000 20 Acres in Golden Bear Estates. Build your dream home! $800,000. Tim Ireland, CEO, Broker 26 Main Street * Winters, CA www.kappels.com FEATURED HOME ~ 1505 Ditmar Dr. Dixon $500,000 This 4 bedroom 2 bath home has brand new carpet, newer paint, updated light fixtures, beautiful maple cabinets in the kitchen with updated tile countertops and backsplash. Huge backyard with a large awning over the patio, pool, hot tub, and BBQ outdoor kitchen, and nice size tuff shed on the side of the house. Too many upgrades to list. 1801 Marshall Rd. #602 Vacaville, $265,000 price reduced Highly desirable 2 bedroom 2 bath. Perfect for your 1st home w/like new black appliances, new sink and faucet, freshly cleaned like anew carpet, laminate wood floors in kitchen. 1 year new furnace and central A/C. Both baths have been remodeled. Plus, washer and dryer stay. PRICED TO SELL! ________________________________________________________ 6553 Byrnes Rd. Vacaville, $795,000 Country Property just outside of Vacaville. Two houses on 9.95 acres close to interstate highway 80. ________________________________________________________ 3200 County Rd. 88B, Dunnigan $375,000 Newer, one year lived in manufactured home on one acre lot. Cherry cabinetrythroughout. 3 bedroom 2 bath. on 1 acre. ________________________________________________________ 725 Walnut Park Ave. and 720 East D. St. Dixon $499,000 Both houses for the price of one. Main house 3 bedrooms 1 bath, new central heat and air in 2006. Second unit has 2 bedrooms 1 bath. Both have separate front entry, drive way R/V parking 2 car garage. Large lot with front and back yards. Must see. M2 & Company Opening doors to successful real estate transactions for more than 20 years. Great central location in Esparto with alley access. 2+/2 with detached garage. $430,000 NEW LISTING: 820 Jefferson. Adorable 3/2. Granite counter tops, jetted tub. Fire place and more. $379,000. Rare 6.9 acre walnut orchard with circa 1895 Victorian, small shop and water tower. 63 acres of rolling foothills in Winters. Check it out at www.bigelowhills.com Coming soon: 20 acres with lake views, a 2/2 luxurious cottage, horse barn & shop. Ph. 795-4531 * FAX 795-4534 NOTARY PUBLIC Handy man BD Quality work, tile, flooring, plumbing, painting, Landscaping & more. Call Rafael. 795-3038 or 304-4268 13-4tp Immaculate! 4 yr NEW, 2 story, 4 bd. 3 bath. Located on cul-de-sac. Features covered patio and stamped concrete. ; SOLD and other extras. Located in Dry Creek Meadows Subdivision. Reduced to $559,000. FOR SALE ~ 795-4000 ~ SOLD ~ 795-4000 Sandy's Corner on theMarket! Call me about VA & HUD foreclosurers Sandy Vickrey 530-681-8939 New Listing: Great home for the summer months coming up. Enjoy the in ground pool on those hot days. Home has a large Living room. Cozy up by the fireplace in the family room in the winter. RV parking available on the side of the house and behind the fence. Convenient location. $489,900. New Listing: Cute little home located close to City Park and elementary school. Newer carpet and linoleum. Large fenced backyard, great for first home buyer. $309,900. New Listing: Room for everyone, you cant believe all the square footage. Two story home includes 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, pool room, and large family room. Kitchen has been remodeled. Lots of room for Mr. Fix it. $479,000. Perfect family home: 2400 sf open floor plan. Downstairs: vaulted ceiling, 2 fireplaces, HUGE kitchen with 2 islands and cabinet space galore, breakfast nook, family room, formal living and dining rooms, master bedroom and 1 1/2 baths. Upstairs: laundry, 3 bedrooms, bath and open loft. Mature shade trees front yard and fruit trees, flowers and relaxation in backyard. Excellent Location: $539,900. Totally redone in side and out. New paint, new cabinets, landscaping, A must see at this price with a great fixtures, flooring etc. view and no rear heighbors, backs up to Dry Creek. $459,900 SOLD Really cute: home in convenient location. New paint inside and out with great Southwest colors. Both bathrooms have new tile floor and master shower has been remodeled. New Berber carpet throughout. Enjoy the private backyard. Designated PG&E energy efficient home when built. Must have appt. to show. $409,900. Realty World Camelot Winters Available Rentals ~Newer 3 bedroom 2 bath home quiet neighborhood $1700. ~3 bd 1 bath, Hemenway $1300 ~3 bd 2 bath, Country Home $1675 Call us regarding our Property Management Services. 37 Main Street,Winters, CA 95694 795-4183 (work) ~ 795-4000 (voice mail) ~ SOLD - FOR SALE ~ 795-4000 ~ SOLD ~ CHARLOTTE LLOYD, GRI Classified Advertising 60 cents per line for first week Minimum charge ad $10.00 Tuesday at noon deadline 795-4551 Adorable Home in Winters! Check out this 3BD/2BA home with 1500 square feet that offers Corian counters, stainless steel sink, laundry room with floor drain, great room opening to kitchen, dining area and RV parking. $485,500 Gateway Realty • (530) 795-4747 www.gatewayrealty.com Nancy S. Meyer Certified Residential Specialist Serving all of your Real Estate needs since 1986 OWN YOUR OWN SOCCER FIELD 4BD/3BA, 3,500 sq. ft. incredible features including maple cabinetry throughout, beautiful stamped concrete flooring, 4-car garage plus much, much more. Just under 5 acres. Yes it has its own soccer field. SPLASH INTO SUMMER New laminate flooring and stainless steel appliances. 4BD/2BA, over 2,000 sq. ft. Large master suite with walk-in closet, dual vanities. Private backyard with in-ground pool. $499,000 Cuttin' The Hassle! Over 25 years of experience Visit my website at www.charlottelloyd.com NEW LISTING: VIEWS! VIEWS! Unbelievable 5 ac ranch located in the Winters hills. Sit on the front porch sipping your morning coffee while enjoying the beautiful view. Not only does this property have the view to die for but it also has several acres of useable property for livestock. Property boasts custom ranch style home, workshop with office, 2 stall barn with hay storage, fenced and cross fenced. Call for your appt. today!!! Priced at only $950,000! NEW LISTING: 105 Edwards. Own a part of History!!! Handyman Special 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Historical Winters. Walk to downtown!!! Fix this one up and make it your own. Priced at only $309,000. NEW LISTING:508 Creekside. 4bedroom 2 1/2 bath approx. 2000 sq. ft. on almost 1/4 ac. Backs to open space and Putah Creek. If you need RV parking this is the property for you!!! Lots of upgrades Only $529,900 NEW LISTING:203 Emery. Steal this brand new home!!! Lowest priced new home on the market!!! 4 2 1/2 bath approx. 1986 sq. ft. Owner willing to look at lease option or possibly trade equity in a fixer upper home. Lets make a deal Price at only $479,900. 313 Rosa 3 bedroom 2 bath Inground Pool, Large Lot, established neighborhood! Seller says move it!!! Lowered to $379,900. Rarely Found 157 Ac parcel Beatiful rolling hills with scattered oak trees Easy access to I-505 Only 10 minutes north of Winters. Build your own private estate Have buyers looking for the following: 80+ Ac of slightly rolling hills lot of Oak Trees and good grazing for livestock. Commercial Property in Winters or surrounding area. Commercial Property in Winters Area would like a warehouse on property or be able to build one Is your home in foreclosure? Need a quick sale? Have a cash buyer. BEST RV PARKING IN WINTERS Call for advice on staging your home for sale Customized home 3BD/2BA, large open floor plan, corian counters, oversized garage, including workshop area. 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Call 888631-1129 x16 for a Free recorded message. 12-2tp NEW LISTING: 301 Hampshire Ct. 3 bed, 2 TOP 1% of REAL ESTATE COMPANIES IN THE U.S. 2003 & 2004 & 2005 (707) 678-5000 60 cents per line for first week Real Estate & Insurance 50 cents per line for subsequent weeks MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Classified Advertising Home Loans IRELAND AGENCY INC. (Based on MLS Statistics) (Rated by “Real Trends” Magazine) New Mobile Home for sale in Winters Mobile home Park. 1 bed park model, $45,000. Perfect for first time buyer contact on site manager. 795-2436 or Storz Managment at (916) 989-5333. 4-tcc ______________________ 2brdm./1ba., 72’x16’, exc. cond., new roof & siding, $55K in FF Pacific Estates Mobile Home Park. 707/ 428-5818 12-4tp _____________________ 2brdm./1ba., 72’x16’, exc. cond., new roof & siding, $55K in FF Pacific Estates Mobile Home Park. 707/ 428-5818 12-4tp _____________________ PRICE REDUCED! Country Club Estates 198 Riverside Ct., Fairfield 1975 single wide, 2 br., 1.5 ba., expanded liv. rm., new carpet & appliances, no prop. tax, very low space rent, W&G & cable incl. $65K. 408379-4035. 12-4tp _____________________ Garner Painting Ext. and Int. Cabinet Refinishing. St. Lic #432515 (707) 4551579 cell#: 330-1037 10-4tp ___________________ FOR SALE l 795-4000 10,000 sq. ft. Building space for lease. Call Ernie - 795-2146 5-tfn ___________________ Maria Soto Mobilehomeforsale Garner Painting ~ SOLD ~ FOR SALE ~ 795-4000 ~ SOLD ~ Awesome colonial style home in a culdesac! over 3100 square feet 4 bed 2.5 baths. Custom kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and much, much more~ Call for details. Offered at $779,000. TENDER LOVING DAYCARE ~Terrific Toddlers (12-36 months) ~Fun age appropriate activities. ~Only 2 spaces available ~Certified Preschool Teacher ~Lic # 57360759710 years exp. Dawn Stewart 795-3302 35-tfn __________________ Cheri’s Daycare has F/T openings M-F 7am to 5 pm Call Cheri at 795-2575 License Pending 39-10tp __________________ Afterschool and beforeschool childcare available. Grades K-5. Small group, homework help, nutritious snacks and fun outings on minimun days. Licensed. Many local references. 7953829 Dianne. 40-8tp __________________ Loving home willing to provide daycare for a family’s child or children. License pending. Call Tammy at 7954363 __________________ Mother avail. Mon.-Fri., 6am-6pm. Lots of exp. CPR & First aid. Transp. & meals incl. (707)421-2146 383-1185 795-4000 MLS Child Care Cell: (530) ~ MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE A PREMIER ALL YEAR USE DUCK & FISHING CLUB 290 acres. Accommodations for up to 20. Sever A-1 bldgs., all furnished & equipped. Boats, motors, caretaker house. Excellent shoot record, boat to blinds. Easy access to Fwy 680 near Benicia. Call now for picture brochure. MacBride Company, 916-481-0500 ___________________ Mullberry Club 444 acres, several bldgs. Will accommodate 18. Hunting, fishing. All year retreat. $1250K. We can assist finance. Macbride Ct., 916-481-0500. ___________________ NOE SOLORIO FOR SALE Tailwaggers Pet Sitting/ Dog Walking. Loving Attention to Your Pets and Home. Bonnie McManus (530)908-0975 Bonded & Insured Serving Winters, Davis and Esparto 42-12tp _________________ Granny’s Pet Sitting Service Care for Birds, Cats, Dogs & Fish, also Plant Care, Taxi Service to Vet Appointments. TLC for your pet in your home. bonded and insured. Call for more info. 795-5855. _________________ Duck/Fish Club Real Estate 795- 217 Creekside Way Real Estate 30 years in Solano, Napa & Yolo counties. Sales-serviceconstruction. online at www. solanoconstruction.com 530-795-1080 __________________ ~ SOLD ~ 795-4000 ~ SOLD ~ 795-4000 ~ SOLD ~ 795-400º0 ~ FOR SALE l Real Estate 795-4000 Real Estate E-mail: [email protected] LET SOMEONE ELSE SETTLE FOR A GOOD REALTOR “YOU DESERVE THE VERY BEST!” Charlotte Lloyd 530-795-3000 HOME 916-849-8700 Mobile & 24 hr. Voice Mail email: [email protected] PROgressive Real Estate B-8 — Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, April 26, 2007 SOFTBALL Continued from page B-1 second game of the week and defeated the Trojans 13-9. On Tuesday, April 17, the Warriors traveled to Wheatland for a Butte View League game against the Pirates and suffered a 12-2 loss. The high winds didn’t favor the Warriors as they totaled just four hits. Brittanie Hedrick and Nicole Trost each had doubles, while Zulema Mora and Courtney Corrales both singled for the Warriors. Olivia Manas pitched all four innings for the Warriors. On Friday, April 20, the Warriors returned home to Shirley Rominger School and took on the Trojans of Orland with a 13-9 victory for their first league win. Manas threw two innings with four strikeouts, while Trost threw five and also had four strikeouts. At the plate, the Warriors were a little busier than last game as they spread the ball all over the field. Hedrick led the Warriors hitting two singles, a double, a triple and three RBI. Mora had a single, a double and three RBI. Trost had two singles and an RBI. Keeley Nickelson had two singles and an RBI. Manas had a single and an RBI. Lillian Boisrame had a single, while Corrales had a single, two RBI and did an excellent job at catcher tagging out three runners at the plate. Lien Sale Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by compatitive bidding on the 9th day of May 2007, at 10:30 a.m., on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Winters Self Storage, 807 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA. County of Yolo, State of California, Bond# RED 1006865 the following: Customer Andres Bermudez.(F-33) (Brief description of goods being sold: Top half China hutch, table lamps, boxes, of misc. items). Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Published: April 26,May 3, 2007 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 18, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Linda Smith,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-412 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: M.C.H Trucking 304 Peach Pl. WInters, CA95694 P.O. Box 942 Winters, CA95694 Mark C. Higgin Botham 304 Peach Pl Winters CA95694 This business classification is:An Individual s/Mark Higginbotham 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 April 26,May 3,10, 17, 2007 Fictitious Business Name FILED YOLO COUNTY CLERK/RECORDER April 5, 2007 FREDDIE OAKLEY, CLERK Kimberly Barklow,Deputy FBN NUMBER 2007-355 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Patsy’s Creations Lapami Bookkeeping and Tax Service 16861 Alpha Street Esparto, CA95627 P.O. Box 465 Esparto, CA95627 Patsy Dobbins 16861 Alpha St. Esparto, CA65627 This business classification is:An Individual s/ Patsy Dobbins 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 Kimberly Barklow, Deputy Clerk April 19, 26,May 3, 10 2007