DWR Adjusts Biggest Ever Basket State Water Project Will Bless Someone Allocation Following PAGE 3 Another Dry Winter PAGE 6 IIndependentndependentDixon VVoiceoice VOLUME 29 • ISSUE 13 MARCH 26, 2021 PO Box 1106 • Dixon, CA 95620 • (707) 678-8917 • email: [email protected] • Independentvoice.com SEE It's Time to INSIDE Ruhstaller Plants More than Beer Begin the Brewery’s Grand Opening Celebrates Dixon Ridge Microenvironment WATER Search for RESOURCES FOR Mother SOLANO COUNTY of the Year SCHOOLS MPG Staff

DIXON, CA (MPG) - For more than 25 years, chil- dren, young students and adults have written about why their mother is the ‘Mother of the Year.’ It is with great honor that the Kiwanis Club of Dixon, with Debra Dingman as President, should join in sponsoring the program PAGE 3 that the Independent Voice Newspaper has contin- ued until now – as it was Dingman who started the RECALL PROCESS contest in her first year as Publisher of The Dixon HOLDS ELECTEDS Newspaper in 1993. In the original publi- ACCOUNTABLE cation, she said why they Above: These two uniquely designed buildings are kilns that were originally used to dry hops for beer making. Paino affectionately wanted to start the pro- refers to them as Hugo and Harry, named after childhood friends gram: “Dixon mothers who were twins. Right: Jan Erik known as "J.E." Paino stands in often get short-changed front of the photo timeline. Photos by Debra Dingman on Mother’s Day because By Debra Dingman under the letters many are busy with their and Devon Nishimura points visitors to the children’s May Fair activ- right. ities,” she wrote. “I am DIXON, CA (MPG) - Large green plants Sawdust drifts honored that this idea con- dotted with thousands of tiny yel- in the air while a tinued throughout the years low flowers spill over the edges of a buzz from a circular saw momen- from a knit cap walks with long strides and will continue with my 50-foot walkway that seems to dis- tarily drowns out the hard knocks of into the half-made building. Looking favorite club,” she said. appear into the horizon. It is just hammers, nail guns, and the comfort- fittingly Scandinavian, he's wearing They had about 100 wide enough for two average adults ing sound of Mariachi music from some kind of unbranded shorts, a tight entries and the very first Mother of the Year was PAGE 4 to walk side by side like lovers who a small, portable radio. A couple of vest, thick wool socks and heavy work lean into each other. The path makes young women carrying clipboards boots. He busily checks something Jeanine Cooper submitted a sharp right at the simple sign suddenly appear and disappear in with workers who are creating tempo- by one of her four sons. emblazoned with the hand-painted opposite directions. A tall man with rary doors with windows on the large Runner-ups were Maura letters ʽB E E Rʼ. A thick black arrow salt and pepper eyebrows peeking Continued on page 10 Davis and Cindy Pretti, both submitted by their 47 children. There were hun- dreds of dollars in prizes donated by local merchants and the women rode in Kiwanis Offers Hippity Hop Photo Op decorated vehicles in the Dixon May Fair parade. By Debra Dingman Many, many deserving women have shared the DIXON, CA (MPG) - It may be honor. too soon for the Kiwanis Well a lot certainly Club of Dixon to host its changed this past year but Breakfast with the Bunny there is no reason the con- indoors due to the lingering test can’t go on this year COVID virus but the bunny just minus the ride in the still wants to pay a visit to parade. The criteria for Dixon and will bring his entering are simple: the friend, Chipper, too. woman being nominated The club members invite must exemplify mothering residents of Dixon to par- qualities and must reside in ticipate in their drive-thru Dixon. “Hippity Hop Spring Attach one of our entry Photo Op” at Almond forms to an essay no more Tree Mortgage, corner of than one-page about your Stratford and Lincoln in mother and why she is the Dixon from 9 am to 11 am best. All entries must have on Saturday before Easter, a name, grade level or age April 3. and a phone number of The parking lot at 1115 the person submitting the Stratford will open as a entry. drive-thru where families The Easter bunny gets Almond Tree Mortgage's Tye McDaniel ready for the Kiwanis Hippity There will be three can just hop out of their cars Hop Spring Photo Op, a drive-thru in the parking lot of the business across from Safeway on finalists chosen in three and take your photo with Saturday, April 3. Photo by Jim Ward categories: Under 6th the Spring Bunny and/or grade; 7th through 9th his furry friend, Chipper the Highway Patrol car and the Solano County is still in cough, and/or are exhibit- grades; and 10th grade CHP chipmunk. festive balloons and don’t the red tier of the State’s ing any signs of illness. through adults. A panel of “We appreciate the forget your camera. Blueprint for a Safer Kiwanis Club is a Kiwanis Club members communityʼs commitment The Kiwanis of Dixon Economy: civic organization ded- will judge all entries. The to staying at home during is dedicated to ensur- Keep 6-feet of physical icated to serving the winner and two finalists this past year and want to ing that our community distance from others. Wear children of the world. will receive floral bouquets make the start of the spring remains healthy and safe a face covering while par- In Dixon, they meet on and other gifts. season a safe and happy through the COVID-19 ticipating except when the 4th Monday of each Written entries should occasion for all,” said club pandemic. For the health smiling for the cameras. month and work on ser- be in an envelope with the member Patti Sousa-Liu and safety of our commu- Children with breathing vice projects throughout words ‘Mother of the Year who added that small goodie nity the Dixon Kiwanis problems should not wear the year. For more infor- Contest’ written on the out- bags will be given away to Club kindly asks you a face covering. Please mation go to Kiwanis.org side. They can be dropped the first 200 children. to follow the following do not attend this event if or contact Sousa-Liu at off at the Independent Look for the California COVID-19 guidelines if feeling sick, have a fever, (707) 635-3303. H Continued on page 5

Dixon Independent Voice - Dixonʼs ONLY Family Owned Newspaper For Over 25 Years 2 • MARCH 26, 2021 Dixon Independent Voice Dixon News Briefs bunny is seen at and posted pictures of on the City Facebook site. Once the last loca- tion has been posted on Friday, March 26, please submit a list of the 10 locations on March 26 from 2-5pm PST. Early/late sub- missions will not be reviewed. The first three submissions with all 10 locations will be announced the following Just Waitin' For My Turn week. If there are not three submissions Rotary Club members who helped with with 10 correct locations, they’ll review the recent Vaccine Clinic held at Dixon High for 9 correct, etc. The winners will receive By Debra Dingman If you have already had the virus, you School (L-R): Janice and Steve Beaman, Jack should have only one shot. I never found Batchelor, Tad Smith, Jim Ernest, Danny & an Easter basket with goodies for the kids. Kathy Ayala, Marlene Vega, Kay Cayler and See the Cityʼs website or Facebook page By Debra Dingman one medical office that had that test. Herb Cross. Rotary photo Okay, I admit it. I am angry. I have My microbiologist daughter-in-law for the pictures. spent the last couple weeks getting on said that it would still be good to get Rotary Served Seniors Lions Auction every list for a vaccine. Then I read that the vaccine as it protects against other Thanks to Dixon Rotary members Dixon Lions Club will be having their people in jail are getting them before viruses. This is very important as I’m who provided assistance with the recent First Annual Online Charity Auction, a me. I haven't broken the law, or wasted expecting a new grandchild any day and Solano County Vaccination Clinic in part- chance for folks to bid on some great items anyone's time or money with court time want to hold that precious baby. So I nership with the City of Dixon, Kaiser and help out those in need. The auction being repeatedly postponed. I have been pressed onward to get vaccinated. Permanente, and Medic Ambulance. About ends on March 31. One hundred percent of a good citizen. I'm employed. I have pro- After my “level” (communications) 1,000 first vaccinations to Solano County the proceeds go right back to those in need ductive children who are not on any kind was cleared a few days ago, I got on the residents were given on February 17 and in Dixon, according to Lion Justin Ford. of government aid. I have paid more phone again after going through sev- the second injection was given March 17 To bid, view items at https:// www.32auctions.com/DixonLionsClub so than my fair share of taxes. Yet, some- eral websites – like, seriously, a half a to the same Solano County residents. take a look quick! one who has failed at all these things has day of my life was spent on Safeway By making initial appointments for priority over me. pharmacy, CVS, David Grant Medical Dixon residents, completing pertinent DFS Donations Can I beat the state? Nope. But, it still Center, MyTurn, etc., etc. I checked all information on Vaccination Record Cards Since the Goodwill in Dixon has closed, makes me angry. I just have to wait my the proper boxes and was repeatedly told and assisting with guiding the vaccination Dixon Family Services has been getting a turn. it wasn’t my turn. recipients to injection stations, the flow of lot of calls and drop offs of items they do This is after spending last week try- At one point and just out of curiosity, people moving went smooth and efficiently. not take. ing to find a source that would test I checked the box about an underlying The Solano County Emergency Medical “We do not accept donations other than me for antigens. I have stayed amaz- condition because I do have asthma but Services (EMS) had an organized process financial or non-perishable foods resulting in the process taking only about (that are not expired) for the DFS ingly COVID-free despite having a it wasn’t listed as an underlying condi- 30 minutes for most people, which included Food Pantry,” said DFS Director Cookie job that has taken me far and wide in tion on the state’s list of issues that fit a 15 minute waiting period to make sure Powell. She is trying to locate a source she Dixon (ha!) I believe I had the virus last “underlying.” I discovered I could get there was no reaction to the vaccine. can refer people to and put a call out to February after my son had been terribly an appointment in Visalia or Clovis at Dixon Community Church which offered sick before the symptoms of the virus CVS... Next City Council Because there is a 5th week in the a ʽClothing Closetʼ but that may be chang- were well known and before the shut- I finally got a human being at the State ing soon and at press time, that availability down. And, now we know that the virus Health Department. I explained I’m only month of March, everyone who attends Dixon City Council Meetings will get a is not known. bounced around California long before mildly concerned because I have asthma. Powell encouraged anyone wanting to the shutdown began. As soon as I said that, she exclaimed, brief reprieve. The next official meeting is slated for Tuesday, April 6 at 7 pm. That run a thrift store to the benefit of DFS to He had been with a fever and delirious “That is an underlying condition! You meeting is still planned for being online contact her. There are many thrift stores for a couple days on my couch. (Then are eligible now!” Apparently, I've been via Zoom. For more information, call around the country that are set up to benefit I learned he was on his Dad’s couch.) eligible for awhile but was trying to fol- (707) 678-7000. nonprofits and are a great way to recycle, Those nights I worried he would die and low the rules – you know, the kinds of reuse, and repurpose peopleʼs unwanteds. I didn’t sleep at all while listening to him ʽrulesʼ that the prisoners didnʼt. Bunny Contest There have been numerous that have been breathe. It seemed he went in and out of My youngest son finally got his The City of Dixon has launched an setup to support a handful of non-profits as consciousness during the day and said appointment (heʼs employed in an online city-wide ʽbunny huntʼ challenging well. They are also great stores for retirees crazy things that I attributed to dreams. essential industry) amazingly with- residents to keep track of ten locations the to keep busy and give purpose. H About the time I was going to take him out all the effort through Kaiser in to the doctor, he started to come out of it. Folsom. I checked and sure enough, got He fully recovered. Then I got it. I slept an appointment for April 19, through for several days. Dignity in Woodland. I could find little online about getting The baby is due any day. Iʼve decided the vaccine after having COVID, but I may look like an astronaut or a mummy No April Fools, I Promise that's where I determined it would be when that baby is born but I will be there better to find out if I had the antigens. to hold that little newborn soul! H located in Yolo County options start with a game which is currently in the Red or two a month to the tra- Tier of the Blueprint for a ditional season ticket so Safer Economy. The current there is a perfect plan for guidelines would include you and your family. Lock pod-style seating spaced in your fun today by email- Sacramento River Cats apart based on distance rec- ing milb.com/sacramento Press Release ommendations, along with or mailto:tickets@rivercats. mobile tickets and a few com? subject=Interested%2 SACRAMENTO REGION, CA other modifications. Check 520in%25202021%2520Tic (MPG) - Did you hear the out rivercats.com for up-to- kets%2520, news? Governor Newsom date information. Call us at (916) 371-HITS This weeks sermon is as follows: said that fans would be Get Your Tickets! (4487) Sunday - Bible Study 9:00 am • Worship 10:00 am allowed back at baseball Be first in line by put- Sacramento River Cats | Transformation games beginning April 1st. ting down as little as $100 [email protected] | 400 We can’t wait! today towards a River Cats Ballpark Dr, Sacramento CA Small “FromGroups Stressed meet throughout To Blessed the” week. Sutter Health Park is Membership. Membership 95691 H Tuesday Children’sPsalm Adventure 23 Bay - 6:30 pm SundayFrank - Bible Salamone Study 9:00 - Pastor/Teacheram • Worship 10:00 am MEMORIAL NOTICE SheilaSmall Groups Dybdahl meet - Children’s throughout theMinister week. Lieutenant Colonel Robert “Ike” Ikelman Tuesday Children’s Adventure Bay - 6:30 pm 185 W. Cherry St. • Dixon • 707-678-5234 January 1, 1938 to March 11, 2021 Frank Salamone - Pastor/Teacher Lieutenant Colonel Robert in Marietta, GA. In 1972 ob www.cornerstoneindixon.com “Ike” Ikelman, 83, of Dixon, completed Squadron Offi cers Sheila Dybdahl - Children’s Minister CA, died peacefully in his School at Maxwell AF, and home on March 11, 2021 earned a Masters in Public surrounded by family and Administration from Auburn 185 W. Cherry St. • Dixon • 707-678-5234 friends. His death was a University in Montgomery, 185 W. Cherry Street • Dixon • 707-678-5234 result of the after-effects of AL. From 1973-1977 he www.cornerstoneindixon.com a series of strokes. He will served at Norton AF, CA CornerstoneinDixon.com be so greatly missed by the as a fl ight safety investigator, many lives he touched with fl ying both C-5’s and various his gentle spirit and positive other aircraft in order to stay outlook. current. In 1977 he moved his ob is survived by his family to Dixon, CA, where wife, Donna (nee Lemna); he served the remainder of children, Ann (John) Vandonk his military career as a C-5 CENTRAL AUTO PARTS of Chino Hills, CA, Tom (Wendy) Ikelman Aircraft Commander at Travis AF. It was of Roseville, CA, Kim (rian) Jones of in this capacity that ob got to do what he Folsom, CA, Karl (Jennifer) Ikelman of loved most, which was fl ying USAF cargo Your Local NAPA Dealer Woodland, CA, 12 grandchildren, 3 great- planes all over the world. He retired from grandchildren, brother Douglas Ikelman of the USAF in 1989, only to continue serving Atlanta, GA, and numerous cousins, nieces, his former colleagues as flight safety and nephews. He is preceded in death by instructor in the C-5 simulator at Flight his parents, Harold and Roberta Ikelman, Safety Services Corporation at Travis AF. formerly of Grand Forks, ND. He retired from this position in 2001. ob was born on January 1, 1938 in Meanwhile, from 1984-1988, ob Wilkinsburg, PA. At 9 he moved with his participated in Diaconal Formation classes family to Grand Forks, ND. He graduated in order to achieve his goal of becoming from the University of North Dakota in a deacon in his beloved Roman Catholic 1961 with a S degree in Mechanical Church. He felt both blessed and humbled to ngineering. To achieve his lifelong goal be ordained in 1988 as a permanent deacon of flying airplanes he also completed the to serve at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Air Force ROTC offi cers program while at Dixon, CA. He served faithfully until he UND. He married Donna Lemna in 1960. was required to retire in 2013. As chaplain, He began his 28 year career with the ob continued serving the families of many United States Air Force in 1961, and over military comrades by offi ciating at burial that time successfully completed many services at the Sacramento Valley National assignments. In 1962 he completed pilot Cemetery in Dixon, where he was also on training at Moody AF, GA. From 1962- the board. 1965 he fl ew C-130’s at Charleston AFB, In lieu of fl owers, please send donations SC. From 1966-1967 he served in Vietnam, to St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 105 S. 2nd fl ying C-123’s. While there he was awarded St, Dixon, CA 95620. Condolences may also two Distinguished Flying Cross medals and be sent there, or via email to ikelman0537@ several other service medals. Upon return ATT.net For All Your Automotive Needs from Vietnam, he again fl ew C-130’s, fi rst The family would like to thank the at McGuire AF, NJ and then at Dyess Fijian caregiver community for sending AF, T. From 1969-1972 he represented one of its members, David, who lovingly 707-678-2309 the USAF as an acceptance pilot of C-5 helped care for ob during the final 1205 N. First Street, Dixon aircraft purchased from Lockheed-Martin months of his life. Dixon Independent Voice MARCH 26, 2021 • 3 Water Resources for Solano County Schools Biggest Ever Basket Will Bless Someone MPG Staff

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Freedom Church in Dixon is plan- ning to give away the largest Easter basket because they have a lot to celebrate. “We are super excited to be opening back up, share our love of Jesus, and reach out to the community,” said church leader Erica Mejia who announced the free giveaway. “We are going to really bless someone,” she said with a laugh. “We’ve School Water Education Program (SWEP) highlights the roll each student has in helping to had tons of things donated conserve and maintain a healthy water supply. Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay by businesses and groups Dolores Mejia of Dixon's Freedom Church shows a 'Nintendo Switch' that will be in Dixon's Largest Easter Basket to be and anyone can enter but given away on Easter Sunday morning. Photo by Erica Mejia By Marianne Butler, students and teachers, including intensive they do have to be present to Solano County Schools training workshops that provide teachers win.” and 3 pm by just driving this year,” Mejia said. “We with innovative water science education To give you an idea of the by at 470 East H Street. need Jesus and thereʼs hope SOLANO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Water conser- resources and support. This year, program size, she said, the bottom of Only one ticket per per- and healing found in Him.” vation is once again the order of the day as offerings also include a spring virtual, the basket is one of those son is allowed. The winner Freedom Church is led California’s perennial drought reemerges live-streamed field trip for younger stu- blue-formed swimming will be chosen on Easter by Pastor Joe Mejia and from its brief hiatus. The Cities of dents to the Dunnell Nature Center in pools for children. Dixon’s Sunday and you have to be is located at 470 East H Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vallejo, Fairfield. All SWEP activities are free to Largest Easter Egg Basket present to win. Street in Dixon. They offer Benicia, and the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer Solano County teachers and their classes, will have tons of great stuff “Mark your calendars services throughout the District and Solano Irrigation District are and lessons link to other County environ- including a new PlayStation. for April 4, at 10 am, and weekdays and also at 10 providing funding for the School Water mental programs like Earth Day, Coastal Raffle tickets will be begin praying about some- am on Sundays. See more Education Program (SWEP). SWEP pro- Cleanup Day and World Environment available for pick-up on one to invite to join you, in at wwwfreedomchurch- vides K-12 teachers and their classrooms Day. Solano RCD Education Program Sunday, March 28, after person or live online as we dixon.com or call (707) a fresh and exciting interactive live-lesson Director Marianne Butler says “There’s church services between 1 celebrate our Risen Savior 693-1774. H about our local water resources. Lessons still time to take advantage of SWEP offer- are custom tailored to the needs of each ings this year. Teachers can go to our classroom, and include fun visuals, engag- website or give me a call at (707) 678- ing educators and lively pacing to pull 1655 to get started.” Butler is excited students into the science of our County’s to point out that “We have an additional Committee Ok's Power Reliability Bill water systems. The lesson highlights the new opportunity for teachers. Our Solano By Paul Payne, have contributed to grid reliability by cur- roll each student has in helping to con- Water Institute Teacher Training is open Office of Senator Bill Dodd tailing manufacturing during low capacity serve and maintain a healthy water supply. for registration on our website. This is a under the Base Interruptible Program emer- “I definitely think the kids were motivated multi-day, fieldtrip-based institute offering SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Sen. Bill Dodd, gency system. During the extreme heat, the by the thought of their actions affecting innovative, locally relevant information D-Napa, announced legislation to improve California Public Utilities Commission the environment (and) …getting involved on our region's complex water resources the reliability of California’s electricity called on large businesses to voluntarily in a career in science,” reports Ayesha and highlights the preservation of Solano grid co-authored by Assembly member reduce energy consumption, preventing Faust, a Markham Elementary 5th Grade County open spaces.” The first session of Chad Mayes, I-Yucca Valley, to prevent more widespread outages of nearly a mil- Teacher from Vacaville. Stacia Symanski, the Solano Water Institute will be held in rolling blackouts such as those that left lion customers in the dark. However, an a 3rd Grade teacher from Cordelia Hills August 2021. hundreds of thousands of residents without improved program could have further Elementary in Fairfield adds “(SWEP Solano RCD is a non-regulatory special power during summer and fall heatwaves, reduced blackouts. lessons) supported the curriculum we’re district to the state of California that works has cleared a key committee. Senate Bill 204 strengthens the com- working on, …(helping students to) under- to protect, restore, and enhance Solano “By reducing demand from the largest mission’s mandate to call for energy use stand that water and pollutants go into the County watersheds through its diverse energy users during peak times, my bill reductions, requires participation from the ground and waterways.” education, restoration, and partnership ini- would make the grid more reliable, ensur- state’s three largest utilities and improves SWEP provides a variety of live and tiatives. Learn more at solanorcd.org or by ing Californians have continued access to incentives for compliance. It is supported virtual water education programming for calling (707) 678-1655. H the energy they need,” Sen. Dodd said. by the California Large Energy Consumers “We need to be proactive to prevent the Association. risk of future blackouts. Outages that come It was approved late Monday in from imbalanced supply and demand are the Senate Energy, Utilities and A Veteran Today completely unacceptable.” Communications committee with over- Thank Since the 1980s, industrial customers whelming support. H Lucky March Deal! On Saturday, March 20 • 10am – 3pm 10% OFF ALL FOOD & BEVERAGES! TRY OUR MARCH DRINK SPECIALS: SHAMROCK IRISH IRISH SHOOTER MUDSLIDE COFFEE • Jameson • Bailey’s • Jameson • Bailey’s • Melon Juice • Kahlua IRISH BUCK • Jameson DUBLIN KISS APPLETINI • Fresh Lime Juice • Jameson • Bailey’s • Made with • Ginger Ale • Creme de Mint Kettle One 100 S. 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Each gave voters the chance grassroots effort to end his to circumvent the existing term early and find a better CONVERSATIONS and corrupted power struc- replacement. ture that had silenced them. Even if you support By Loran Hoffmann and Shirley Humphrey Voters went from having Newsom completely and little or no way to hold their think his handling of representatives to account California is flawless, is to having a powerful arse- it not a good thing for the Past Projects Prove Cause nal for self-determination, Governor – and all politi- which they have used many cians – to be haunted by the times in the past century. specter of accountability? for Attention on New Ones When runaway property Hiram Johnson left us taxes chased seniors out of tools, not toys. It is not easy A few weeks ago, the new community having the Carnegie library placed on the Ted Gaines their homes and broke fam- to place a recall on the bal- development director updated the Planning National Historical List. Now it is eight to ily budgets, voters came lot. To qualify, proponents Commission on the number of new houses nine years later, the Carnegie Library has Commentary together in 1978 to pass need to submit valid sig- that will be built in Dixon over the next not been enlarged, and over $600,000 went by Ted Gaines Proposition 13, the most natures equal to 12-percent few years. He explained that over 1,000 up into smoke. consequential tax reform in of the prior election’s turn- new houses will be built including at the When the new High School was built, Governor Newsom looks state history. Prop. 13 has out total. This year, that following subdivisions--the Brookfield, a new 300-person Dixon Performing Arts certain to face a recall elec- saved families billions in its means roughly 1.2 million Valley Glenn, Homestead area, and the Theater was included. At first, the city and tion. Voters – even his four-plus decades of exis- signatures were needed to Lewis LLC. the Dixon Unified School District offered supporters – should be tence. This reform simply put our current Governor Immediately, previous projects proposed plays and speakers to folks in town, but thankful that California has could not have originated up for a vote of (no) con- when new housing has been built came to when Jeff Matheson left city employment, citizen empowerment tools in the legislature, whose fidence. That threshold is mind. First when the new high school was the theater performances were no longer to check corrupt, incom- appetite for more and more a huge hurdle and ensures built, citizens and new residents moving offered. But if you check the Chamber of petent, unresponsive or tax dollars is legendary, but that recalls will not be used into Country Faire were Commerce web site now, rental of the high simply unpopular govern- only as an initiative from lightly. told that the city recognized that the traf- school theater is offered but is not well ment officials. If you favor the people. But that threshold also fic would increase and a new overpass known in the community. accountability, look kindly When Gray Davis short means it now typically costs would be needed and would be completed With new housing being built, traffic upon the recall effort as circuited during the energy $5 million or so to qualify by 2007. It still has not been built and the increasing, and a new General Plan being a means of voters being crisis, voters famously a recall or initiative for the Level of Service may be lowered when stu- approved citizens need to be involved to heard. used the recall to usher in ballot. This tool of the peo- dents return to school in person. make sure our views are considered. When It was not always so. Arnold Schwarzenegger as ple runs the risk of being Around 2011, the library proposed add- new projects are proposed, citizens need to In the early 20th century, his replacement, to see if transported into the exclu- ing to the library. At that time, the Rice ask a lot of questions and make sure that California state and local the Hollywood legend could sive realm of big-money house was located behind the Carnegie there are firm plans to complete the pro- governments, media, and right the ship of state. special interests who can library. It was a brown house and at one posed project. courtrooms operated as lit- Whether you supported afford paid signature gather- time was rented by different families. Then, To hold city council representatives tle more than subsidiaries Davis or Schwarzenegger or ers, advertising, mail pieces the library bought the house. To make room accountable, we should ask for yearly of the mighty railroads, Prop. 13 is secondary to the and other tools of organi- for a new library, the librarian at that time, reports on the progress being made on an which abused the public power Governor Johnson’s zation and persuasion. We Bruce Atkins, decided (and obtained per- approved project. This shouldn’t be too dif- faith by buying and sell- reforms invested in the peo- should not let it turn into the mission from someone higher up) to have ficult because we are now in districts with ing influence as though it ple. The key element of his very thing it was intended the Rice house burned down. At the time, our own representative. If citizens in each was rail stock. Republican changes is that voters were to fight. We should make the staff had to watch the fire department district ask their representative to report to reform Governor Hiram given the ability to weigh it easier to qualify initia- burn a $600,000 house. Concurrently, a them annually, it is possible we can keep Johnson revolted against in, to be heard, in ways tives, referenda, and recalls, Library preservation group succeeded in proposed projects on track. H railroad dominance by cre- that purely representative to keep them safely within ating a direct-democracy democracy does not allow. reach of authentic grass- end run around the mon- Governor Newsom’s roots efforts. eyed Colossus that so easily detractors have accused Newsom may or may and thoroughly controlled him of decimating small not fare better than Davis. Dodd Introduces Broadband Upgrade Bill the state. business, failing to reopen But win or lose, the recall Johnson championed schools, and disregarding is a signal to the current three major reforms: the ini- his own restaurant-killing Governor and all politicians Sen. Dodd’s legisla- is needed now more than tiative, the referendum, and, safety guidance. These crit- that they serve at the peo- tion comes as employers ever with the digitalization so critical now, the recall. icisms have fueled another ple’s pleasure. H and schools across our state of our economy. An acceler- have shifted to virtual par- ated path forward for 5G will ticipation, highlighting ensure all citizens in our com- disparities of access faced munity will participate in the by low-income families and post COVID-19 recovery. We people of color. Nearly 42% see 5G as an essential part of Farm Bureau Supports Reintroduction of California families said our inclusion objective.” unreliable internet access was “Greater access to broad- Bill Dodd a challenge for them during band internet service is of Agricultural Immigration Bill distance learning, according essential to bridge the digital By Dave Kranz, to be a top priority for the enhancing border security.” By Paul Payne, to a recent poll by EdSource divide for low-income people California Farm Bureau California Farm Bureau, and Johansson said the bill’s Office of Senator Bill Dodd and FM3 Research. and communities of color,” this bill would create mean- reintroduction comes at Senate Bill 556 would said Elease Cheek, Solano SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - ingful changes that would a particularly important SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) ensure equity while helping County Black Chamber of Saying it would provide ease chronic employee short- time, as farmers and their -With more Californians rely- small business by removing Commerce president and mutual benefit for farmers, ages and recognize the value employees maintain agri- ing on the internet during local discretion to put road- Solano County Office of ranchers and their employees, of farm work.” cultural production during the coronavirus pandemic blocks before 5G small cell Education trustee. “It is a the California Farm Bureau The original bill won the COVID-19 pandemic. for distance learning and deployment – something that necessary step to achieve applauded the reintroduc- passage from the House of “Long before the pan- remote work, Sen. Bill Dodd, is critical for reliable high- equity for minority owned tion of federal legislation to Representatives in late 2019, demic, we recognized D-Napa, today announced speed internet. It builds on businesses as well as our improve agricultural immi- based in part on the support the people who work on the introduction of his new existing law setting time- young students participating gration programs. of more than 300 agricul- California farms and ranches legislation to streamline the lines and reasonable fees for in remote learning. I thank California Farm Bureau tural groups and companies. as essential to reliable sup- installation of high-speed processing and approving Sen. Dodd for introduc- President Jamie Johansson “The Farm Workforce plies of healthy food and broadband service, ensuring broadband projects. Instead ing this bill to remove these said the organization is Modernization Act earned farm products. The pan- better access, especially for of having to sue to get project roadblocks.” committed to work for pas- bipartisan support at that demic has only underscored low-income people. approval, the bill will result “What 5G means to us is sage of the Farm Workforce time by addressing both the importance of assur- “California can take imme- in quicker decisions and ulti- better connectivity,” said Modernization Act, rein- current and future needs ing the people who work on diate steps to close the digital mately more robust coverage. Nicolas Hastings, Square troduced by Reps. Zoe for agricultural employers farms and ranches can do divide by passing this pro- SB 556 is expected to Root Academy’s co-founder Lofgren, D-San Jose, and and employees,” Johansson so with the security of legal posal,” Sen. Dodd said. be heard next month in the and executive director. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash. said. “Its reintroduction immigration status,” he said. “For too long, telecommu- Senate Energy, Utilities and “Better connectivity for “We were early support- will stimulate ongoing dis- The California Farm nication projects have been Communications committee. more connected systems ers of the Farm Workforce cussions about immigration Bureau works to protect delayed by confusing regula- “I am grateful Sen. Dodd as well as more connected Modernization Act when it policy. Its passage would family farms and ranches tions, entrenched in excessive has taken on the challenge of communities. It means our was originally introduced in improve agricultural visa on behalf of nearly 32,000 bureaucracy. These processes expanding 5G in California,” scholars get exposed to a 2019, and we’re pleased to see programs and accommo- members statewide and as have had a severe impact on said Barry Broome, presi- higher caliber of technology its reintroduction,” Johansson date immigrant agricultural part of a nationwide net- bringing high-speed internet dent and CEO of the Greater and to leverage it for dif- said. “Reform of federal employees already in work of nearly 5.6 million to many communities across Sacramento Economic ferent applications for the immigration law continues the United States, while Farm Bureau members. H California.” Council. “This technology future.” H IIndependentndependentDixon VVoiceoice SALE LOCATIONS Get Your Copy Weekly At: DIXON LIQUOR & GAS–483 North Adams DIXON FOOD & LIQUOR–109 North Adams 7 ELEVEN, SOUTHLAND–1075 North First CHEVRON–6854 Sievers Road CHEVRON–1300 Stratford Avenue Dixon Independent Voice MARCH 26, 2021 • 5

vaccinations ramping up fiscal 2022. Still, states and massively. localities will be showered Jobless claims have with money, after more than Solano Youth Coalition Tackles decreased, and personal $500 billion in aid to states incomes are higher than and localities last year. when the pandemic started. The bill spends $86 More Teen Issues Both the Congressional billion bailing out union- Budget Office and Goldman negotiated multi-employer By Jennifer Leonard, Participants walked away Stressin’ workshop focused Sachs are projecting rapid pension plans. Solano County with a better understanding on the effects of stress, the COVID Relief Bill: economic growth in 2021. Transportation gets tens Office of Education about prevention, cessa- different types of stress and Bad Policy, Bad Faith As states open back up, of billions of new spend- tion, community resources, how to utilize positive and nearly 20% of the U.S. pop- ing, which by its nature Joe Biden has signed SOLANO COUNTY, CA (MPG) refusal skills and overall health coping techniques. ulation has received at least doesn’t happen quickly, and what may well end up being - Thirty students from wellness. According to the Solano one vaccination shot. more than $30 billion goes the biggest accomplishment Solano County schools, Solano Youth Coalition’s County Superintendent of This isn’t to say that all is to expanding Obamacare, a of his presidency, an enor- Solano County Office (SYC) Family Justice Schools Lisette Estrella- well. There is an estimated long-term Democratic pol- mous $1.9 trillion COVID of Education staff and Youth Committee (FJCYC) Henderson, “The Solano $420 billion hole in the icy goal. relief bill. over 700 students from presented the workshop on Youth Coalition are lead- economy, although, as even It’s doubtful that the With his other priori- across the Bay Area healthy relationships that ers in our community, center-left critics of the bill checks of $1,400 to indi- ties likely to molder in the attended the 23rd Annual included warning signs of using their voices to edu- have noted, you don’t need viduals are necessary; it is Senate, the spending will Teens Tackle Tobacco, abuse, forms of abuse and cate their peers, engaging a $1.9 trillion bill to fill it. more supply – i.e., busi- probably stand as a signa- Alcohol, Drugs and Youth what resources are avail- with adult allies, and share The latest bout of nesses being closed or ture statement of Biden’s Wellness Conference this able to victims. The Social resources with their peers. spending is spread supply chains disrupted approach to governance – month, held virtually due Justice and Racial Equity Through their work around around willy-nilly on – than demand that is ham- and it should be a damning to COVID restrictions. Committee (SJREC) mental health, teen dating Democratic priorities and pering the economy now. one. Students from Benicia, hosted a workshop about violence, social justice and constituencies. The continued elevated The legislation is a mis- Travis, Fairfield-Suisun, allyship, focusing on racial equity, they are mak- Take public education, unemployment payments nomer; it is neither a Vacaville, and Vallejo privilege and power and ing positive changes in our where Democratic-allied make unemployment more COVID nor a relief bill. City Unified School how they can be used to community and showing teacher unions dominate. lucrative than employment Only a tiny portion of the Districts attended work- make better allies. The how powerful the youth It’s not clear why any for many people, and will spending in the bill goes shops designed by youth Mental Health Awareness voice is. additional spending is nec- discourage a return to work toward vaccinations and for youth. Workshop topics Committee (MHAC) pre- ”For more informa- essary, given that tens of at the margins. other priories directly included: healthy relation- sented workshops at both tion on SYC contact billions of education fund- For all that, the bill is related to the pandemic. ships, tobacco and vaping, middle and high school Johanna Nowak-Palmer at ing from prior COVID popular. From where Biden Much of the rest of mental health and more. levels. Their Messin’ with [email protected]. H the spending is not well- relief bills are still unspent, sits, why not spend as much suited, or even designed, even as many districts have as possible under the rubric to respond to current eco- already begun to reopen for of “COVID relief?” To nomic conditions, which in-person instruction. paraphrase Rahm Emanuel, are increasingly favorable. Nonetheless, the bill a pandemic is a terrible Democrats are telling spends roughly another thing to waste. $130 billion on K-12 edu- Assuming the bill doesn’t It's Time to Begin the Search themselves that it’s like 1933, when we were in cation, which will be spread cause some disastrous unin- the midst of a depression, out over years. The CBO tended consequence, it will whereas it’s more like 1983, projects more spending for allow Biden to take credit for Mother of the Year when we were coming out elementary and second- for a roaring economic of a punishing recession. ary education will occur in recovery that is already Continued from page 1 80 nations across the globe. The inter- Or to put it another way, fiscal year 2026 than this building. Voice Newspaper office at 100 N. Adams, national volunteer organization raises the Biden bill is react- fiscal year. This might be shrewd or mailed to Dixon Kiwanis, P.O. Box 1602, approximately $133 million and dedicates ing to the wrong spring. The $350 billion in aid to politics, but it is not evi- Dixon or emailed to DixonKiwanis @hot- more than 19 million hours to strengthen It is no longer the cata- states and localities comes dence-based or bipartisan mail.com. Entry DEADLINE is 5 pm on communities and help children. Dixon clysmic spring of 2020, despite state and local tax governance. It's getting May 1, 2021. chartered its club in 2009, meets on the with the economy shut- revenue being down only a while the getting is good, For further information about the Kiwanis 4th Monday of each month at Bud’s Pub & tered and nothing to fight tick through much of 2020 and assuming that no one Club of Dixon, call Patti Sousa-Liu at (707) Grill for a no-host dinner and is responsi- the virus except social dis- compared with the year will notice. 635-3303. Kiwanis Club of Dixon ble for numerous service projects in town. tancing and masks, but the before. According to widely ‘Kids Need Kiwanis’ is the popular slo- Its premier fundraiser has been the annual much more hopeful spring cited Moody’s economist Rich Lowry is editor of gan used by Kiwanis Clubs in more than Festival of Trees. H of 2021, with the economy Mark Zandi, the state and the National Review. opening back up, COVID local funding gap will be (c) 2021 by King H cases steeply declining and roughly $60 billion through Features Synd., Inc. A Veteran Thank Today How Will California Spend $150 Billion Windfall?

in the form of cash pay- revenues because the pan- Search is on for Dxon’s ments to families ($40 demic-induced recession billion) and supplemental had little, if any, impact payments to the roughly on high-income taxpayers 800,000 unemployed and Gov. Gavin Newsom 2021 Mother of the Year workers now drawing is under pressure to spend unemployment insurance the windfall on program • Enter your Mother or ANY OTHER MOTHER who you benefits ($30 billion). expansions, even though believe exemplifi es the fi nest qualities of Motherhood. Most of that money, it’s the state faces projected •  ree age groups for those submitting entries: assumed, will go directly budget deficits in follow- By Dan Walters into the consumer econ- ing years. Grade 4 and Under; CALMatters omy, plus another $3.8 The problem, of course, Grade 5 through 8; billion for direct assis- is spending windfall and High School and Adults Let’s assume that your tance on rent, food and money on new commit- • Essays should be no more than 500 words rich Uncle Harry died and other necessities. ments, such as salaries, when his will was read, The remainder of the benefits and program • Please include recent photo for publication with the he had left you $50,000. $150 billion will mostly expansions, backfires winning entries. The unexpected inher- go to state and local agen- when the money is gone. • Decisions of the judges are fi nal. itance gives you three cies as both unrestricted Those commitments choices. You could put revenue and money for morph into entitlements • Essays must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 1st. the money into a savings specific purposes, such and their beneficiaries account or investment as $15.9 billion to help then demand that pol- and have it available schools reopen, $5 billion iticians generate new Mother of the should you need it in the for colleges, $4 billion for income streams to pay for Year Award future. You could use it mass transit services, and them. for a one-time purchase $3.9 billion for child care. There’s already a Offi cial Entry Form such as a new car, college Throughout California, debate underway in Sponsored By tuition or a down pay- officials in the specific Washington over how ment on a house. Or you government agencies that much of the stimulus Dixon Kiwanis Club could ramp up your life- will benefit from Uncle spending will become and style by $50K a year and Joe’s largesse are busily permanent and whether Dixon Independent Voice hope that Harry’s brother deciding how to spend it the federal government George dies and leaves – and they face the same should continue borrow- you enough money to three choices as Uncle ing to pay for it, or raise continue the party. Harry’s beneficiaries taxes. Mom’s Name and Age Something like that would. Left-leaning Democrats is occurring now as The political pres- in both Washington and ______Uncle Joe (Biden) sends sure to spend it on new Sacramento are floating out nearly $2 trillion in commitments will be new tax proposals, such Address DIXON, CA 95620 “stimulus” payments immense. 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Essays should be less than 500 transfer of money that gratification and few have fearing they would chase words. Please include a recent photo which may be published. the federal government the courage to insist that away the high-income Email, or Mail this form and the essay to: is borrowing from buyers one-time windfalls should taxpayers who supply a of its bonds and treasury be carefully husbanded huge portion of the state’s notes plays out. rather than spent. revenues. Dixon Kiwanis Club California is expected There’s already a mini- Dan Walters has been P.O. Box 1602 • Dixon, CA 95620 to receive the nation’s version of the syndrome a journalist for nearly largest single share of underway in California. 60 years, spending all but a 707.678.8917 the pot, at least $150 bil- The state has perhaps few of those years working or email to [email protected] lion. Nearly half will be $15 billion in unexpected for California newspapers. H 6 • MARCH 26, 2021 Dixon Independent Voice DWR Adjusts State Water Project Airport’s New Human Trafficking Allocation Following Dry Winter Detection Program Announced Samantha Mott, California Department operations of the State Water Project and the Sacramento County News of Water Resources Central Valley Project, water quality, and environmental impacts. SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - As California expe- DWR does not anticipate the need to pur- Every year traffickers use riences a second consecutive dry year, the sue a Temporary Urgency Change Petition trains, buses, planes and California Department of Water Resources (TUCP) to allow for temporary changes to the ships to transport thousands (DWR) announced an adjustment to its initial water quality and outflow requirements for the of victims, hiding them in State Water Project (SWP) allocation for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. plain sight while traveling 2021 water year. The department now expects The severity of the situation is particu- to destinations around the to deliver 5 percent of requested supplies this larly evident in the North State. Lake Oroville world. As the eyes and ears year, down from the initial allocation of 10 is currently at 53 percent of average. The in airports and global trans- percent announced in December. Feather River watershed, which feeds into portation systems, airport Initial allocations are based on conserva- Lake Oroville, has seen significantly less pre- employees are uniquely As the eyes and ears in airports and global transportation systems, tive assumptions regarding hydrology and cipitation this year than normal, on track for positioned to help com- airport employees are uniquely positioned to help combat the factors such as reservoir storage. Allocations its second driest year on record. Following a bat the issue of human issue of human trafficking. Image by Ahmad Ardity from Pixabay are reviewed monthly and may change based below average 2020 water year, California’s trafficking. on snowpack and runoff information. They are major reservoirs are at 50 percent of capacity. January was National authorities. and six industry associ- typically finalized by May. California is better prepared for drought Slavery and Human In 2018, then California ations taking part in the “We are now facing the reality that it will than in the past. Following the 2012-2016 Trafficking Prevention Governor Jerry Brown program. be a second dry year for California and that is drought, DWR enacted many programs Month, and in recogni- signed AB 2034. This bill Participating BLI having a significant impact on our water sup- focused on managing the state’s water through tion of that, the Sacramento requires transit agencies partners instruct their ply,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “The a strategic, integrated approach with a strong County Department of like bus and light rail sta- employees using the BLI Department of Water Resources is working emphasis on water use efficiency and conser- Airports (SCDA) partnered tions to provide human virtual training module with our federal and state partners to plan for vation. The state provides assistance and tools with the Department of trafficking training to and associated printed edu- the impacts of limited water supplies this sum- to local water agencies to help them reduce Homeland Security (DHS) employees who may inter- cational materials. The mer for agriculture as well as urban and rural their drought vulnerability. DWR’s Water Use to develop a new Human act with traffickers and/or training may be integrated water users. We encourage everyone to look and Efficiency Branch (WUE) provides agen- Trafficking Awareness and their victims. into partners' initial or for ways to use water efficiently in their every- cies and individuals assistance for improving Reporting training program. Although the bill does refresher training for flight day lives.” water use efficiency and developing and meet- Together with U.S. Cus- not apply to airport agen- attendants, pilots, customer Ongoing drought conditions require the ing efficient water use requirements. toms and Border Protection cies, SCDA has decided to service representatives, coordination of federal, state and local agen- The 5 percent allocation amounts to and the Department of move forward and join this and other aviation industry cies. Today, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 210,266 acre-feet of water, distributed among Transportation, the Blue partnership to provide train- personnel. which operates the Central Valley Project, is the 29 long-term SWP contractors who Campaign, a division within ing to all of its employees. The Blue Campaign is also expected to adjust its initial CVP water serve more than 27 million Californians and the DHS Office of Part- “SCDA leadership feels the unified voice for the supply allocation accordingly. The State Water 750,000 acres of farmland. nership and Engagement, strongly about this pro- DHS efforts to combat Resources Control Board mailed early warn- Allocations represent the amount of SWP created the Blue Lightning gram,” said Airport Director human trafficking, work- ing notices to approximately 40,000 water water that DWR will deliver for the year and Initiative (BLI). Cindy Nichol. “We realize ing with federal, state, and right holders urging them to plan for potential are reviewed monthly based on several fac- The BLI program is the potential impact it can local governments, as well shortages by reducing water use and adopting tors, such as water in storage, environmental designed to provide airport have and we are commit- as law enforcement, public, practical conservation measures. requirements, and rain and snow runoff pro- employees with the tools ted to offering this training and private organizations. As a result of the persistent drought con- jections. For 2020, the initial SWP allocation needed to take advantage to our employees.” The Blue Campaign strives ditions, and in accordance with its permit was 10 percent and the final allocation was 20 of their unique position and In addition to a number to protect the fundamental for the long-term operation of the State percent in May. ability to identify poten- of other Federal agencies, right to freedom and bring Water Project, DWR has submitted a revised For information on current water conditions tial human trafficking there are approximately 10 those who exploit human Drought Contingency Plan to the California at the state’s largest reservoirs and weather victims and notify federal other airports, 26 airlines, lives to justice. H Department of Fish and Wildlife. The plan stations, visit the California Data Exchange provides updated hydrologic conditions Center website at cdec.water.ca.gov/snow_ and outlines areas of concern for the joint rain.html H LEGAL ADS FOR SOLANO COUNTY? We Can Do That! Call to place your Jones Convicted of Murder legal advertising 916-773-1111 By Krishna A. Abrams, a minute of getting in this car, Maleek All Legal Ads Published by Messenger Publishing County of Solano Mitchell was dead and his wallet and money were gone. FAIRFIELD, CA (MPG) - On March 17, 2021, Officers were able to connect Merlin after a five week jury trial in Department 11 Sylvester Jones to the crime through his of the Solano County Superior Court, before phone which was seized by the Santa Clara DIXON POLICE LOG the Honorable Judge William J. Pendergast Police Department (SCPD). SCPD had been III, the jury convicted Defendant Merlin working a case that had occurred a few hours ersons listed in tis lo from te ion olie Sylvester Jones of First Degree Murder before Mitchell was killed. Officers in Santa eartment are onsidered innoent nless roen (Penal Code Section 187(a)) for the kill- Clara were able to track down the defendant ilt in a ort of la nl atiities deemed ing of Maleek Mitchell, being a Felon in and arrest him. They obtained a search war- sinifiant te olie et are inlded Possession of a Firearm in violation of Penal rant for the defendant’s phone and worked Code Section 29800(a)(1), and for Personally with the Vallejo Police Department in helping Using a Firearm in the murder of Maleek solve the case. The defendant had incrimi- Monday, March 15, 2021 Mitchell. The jury further found the defen- nating content on his phone showing that he 0552 – Stolen vehicle reported in the 1800 block of Gold Street. dant suffered a prior “strike” conviction. arranged to meet up with Maleek Mitchell On March 31, 2017, at approximately shortly before he was killed. Additionally, 0906 – Gra tt reported in the 1000 block of North Adams Street. 11:09 p.m., officers responded to the area the defendant’s phone had photographs and 1042 – Welfare check in the 1300 block of North Lincoln Street. of Pennsylvania and Marin in Vallejo for a video of the murder weapon. Ballistics dem- 1101 – Stolen catalytic converter in the 1100 block fo North 1st Street. report of shots fired and a subject down in onstrated that bullets taken from Maleek 1441 – Found property in the 1400 block of Regency Pkwy. Mitchell’s body matched the weapon located the middle of the street. Later, video surveil- 1534 – Informational report taken in the 700 block of Vaughn Road. lance showed a white Volvo coming down in the photographs. the street with the body of the victim fall- Defendant Jones is scheduled to be sen- 1830 – Courtesy report for Sacramento PD regarding child abuse taken in the 400 block of West Chestnut Street. ing out of it. The victim, identified as Maleek tenced on May 20, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. Mitchell, had been shot in the back and was in Department 11 of the Solano County Tuesday, March 16, 2021 tossed from the car. Officers attempted to Superior Court. 1107 – Tra c enforcement stop in the area of Amesbury Drive and Berkshire Drive. Jose Contreras Jr (41), of Dixon, was revive him but were not successful. Maleek The case was prosecuted by Senior Deputy contacted and arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Napa. Mitchell’s friends indicated that he had got- District Attorney Julie Underwood. Victim 1205 – Agency assist got Lassen County in the 1300 block of Commercial Way. ten into the white Volvo to meet up with Witness Advocate Susanne Perthes provided 1304 – Vehicle burglary reported in the 200 block of East Dorset Drive. victim advocacy. H the driver, whom they did not know. Within 1524 – Stolen catalytic converter reported in the 1500 block of North Lincoln Street.

LEGAL ADVERTISING Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Dixon’s Independent Voice Adjudicated For and By the County of Solano, 1338 – A con dential report was taken in the 800 block of S. 1st. St. Adjudication No. FCS030046–November 24, 2008 Legal Advertising Hotline 916-483-2299 Legal Advertising Legal Advertising Fax 916-773-2999 P.O. Box 14, Carmichael, CA 95609 1551 – A probation violation and warrant arrest report was taken 1200 block of West H St. O cers contacted (S) Nancy Alatorre (42) of Dixon. Alatorre violated her active Solano County probation and had FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Alatorre was arrested and transported to the Solano County Jail. FILE NO. 2021-000398 Thursday, March 18, 2021 The following persons are doing business as: : HUMBLE ROOTS DESIGN 1038 – A found property report was taken in the 100 block of North 1st St. 363 N Alamo Drive Vacaville, CA 95688 1305 – Informational report was taken in the 100 block of Heritage Ln. Travis Colin Luedecke, 363 N Alamo Drive Vacaville, CA 95688 1401 – Recovered stolen vehicle report was taken at the intersection of North Adams at West B. St. Date Filed in Solano County: February 19, 2021 The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A This Business is Conducted by: an Individual Friday, March 19, 2021 NOTICE: In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920 A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any 1047 – Informational report was taken in the 1300 block of West H. St. change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of registered owner. A new 1703 – Informational report was taken in the 200 block of Heritage Ln. fictitious Business name statement must be filed before the expiration February 18, 2026. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., 1741 – A warrant arrest report was taken in the 1600 block of North 1st St. O cers contacted (S) Frankie business and professions code.) Hamby (64) of Fair eld. Hamby was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Hamby was Publish: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2021 (The DIXON INDEPENDENT VOICE) transported to the Dixon Police Department. Once at the police department Hamby was given a citation and released. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Saturday, March 20, 2021 FILE NO. 2021-000316 1916 – Incident report in the 2100 block of Moore Drive. The following persons are doing business as: : RIVERS OF VICTORY Sunday, March 21, 2021 1841 Holsteiner Drive Fairfield, CA 94534 0152 – O cers responded to the 2800 block of West A Street for a report of a possible drunk driver. As a Paula Rivers, 1841 Holsteiner Drive Farifield, CA 954534 Date Filed in Solano County: February 08, 2021 result of their investigation, o cers arrested Denton Fry (34) of Dixon for driving under the in uence of The Registrant commenced to transact business under the above business name on: N/A alcohol, with a blood alcohol content over .08%. He was booked into the Solano County Jail. His vehicle This Business is Conducted by: an Individual (74837Y2 – Black 2016 Chevy Silverado) was towed by All About Towing incident to arrest. NOTICE: In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920 A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any 1500 – O cers responded to the 400 block of West D Street for a welfare check. An adult subject was change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of registered owner. A new transported to Kaiser Hospital for a mental health evaluation. fictitious Business name statement must be filed before the expiration February 07, 2026. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code.) Publish: March 12, 19, 26, and April 2, 2021 (The DIXON INDEPENDENT VOICE) Dixon Independent Voice MARCH 26, 2021 • 7

FOR THE LOVE OF Riley Reviews BOOKS “BOSS LEVEL” VIOLENT ACTION TIME LOOP; By Amy Shane HBO CABLE TV PREVIEW B R  S E E  • [email protected] • amy_fortheloveofbook A TV Review by Tim Riley sword-wielding ninja with the running gag of uttering the catchphrase “I am Guan Amelia Unabridged “BOSS LEVEL” TV MOVIE ON HULU Yin, and Guan Yin has done this” every The first question one may have about time after beheading Roy. by Ashley Schumacher “Boss Level,” not knowing the videogame While the supporting players are good, lexicon, is the meaning of the title and its including Michelle Yeoh’s Chinese cham- pion sword-fighter who trains Roy to Amelia never thought Ashley Schumacher relevance to the wild action that unfolds in defeat Guan Yin, it’s Frank Grillo’s tough that the last conversa- will wreck her a continuous cycle of repetitive battles. guy, with his sarcasm and weary cynicism, tion she would ever have readers in the most heart- The phrase “boss level” is the highest who carries the day. with her best friend Jenna wrenching way, then level of difficulty in a fighting videogame, “Boss Level” may be one of the best would end in a fight. 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Sometimes an “Tina” draws to an emotional conclu- hold everything together, Heart-wrenching in its emotion for one heart to escape requires jumping out of his multi- sion with Tina Turner taking a bow at the she simply felt her life raw emotion and sadness, hold, the feelings will spill story building. opening night of the Broadway musical start to fracture and fall Ashley Schumacher writes over the pages. Having no fear of death, Roy survives about her life, a fitting swan song for a tal- apart again. So, when a a story so captivating it will For the soul who is wan- for another day, and the only thing that ented artist who courageously spoke truth rare first edition of the leave her readers breathless dering, or searching this seems to matter is whether he can ever live about domestic abuse at the hands of Ike Orman Chronicles mys- and gasping for air through book is your whale in the past 12:47 p.m. on any given day. That Turner. teriously arrives with a veil of tears. 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The moment a tie so strong that readers something we know is security expert that he refers to as “Dave the dark side of a close community may she steps into the little will be unable to break its going to break.” Ashley the pantload.” explain why Winslet, during the winter bookstore, the world feels hold. Schumacher H As a former Delta Force operative, press tour, said that being Mare Sheehan Roy may have been battle-hardened by was “like one of the biggest challenges I his service, but it’s nothing like enduring think I’ve ever been slapped with. And daily slaughter by assassins in different she’s nothing like me.” ways, such as being shot, blown up, or Jean Smart also stars as Helen, Mare’s decapitated. He takes it all in stride with mother; Julianne Nicholson as Lori Ross, self-deprecating, profane humor. Mare’s best friend since childhood; and Unraveling the mystery of the time loop Evan Peters as the county detective called leads to the discovery of a connection to in to assist with Mare’s investigation. his ex-wife, Dr. Jemma Wells (Naomi In new drama series “The Nevers,” Watts), a brilliant scientist employed by Victorian London is rocked by a super- Colonel Clive Ventor (Mel Gibson). natural event which gives certain people As an unwitting part of Ventor’s plan to – mostly women – abnormal abilities, all Agricultural Immigration Food System Continues use a powerful machine called the Osiris of whom belong to a new underclass in Bill Faces House Vote to Adapt to Pandemic Spindle, Roy is targeted by Ventor’s grave danger. 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February of 2018, they sold the parcel to “My management style is walking around, Ruhstaller Beer. checking in, and being there,” recounting Since then, the property has been his paradoxically hands-on and hands-off abuzz with workers, contractors, and approach that allows him to keep his half- craftsmen building it into a working brew- dozen construction crew on task and yet still ery under the easy-going and friendly autonomous enough to take personal stake engineer-turned-brewmaster. in their projects. But that museum-style When the pandemic hit, Paino pulled his management also reflects his bigger picture workers, who are as loyal as any employee aspirations. could ever be, from the industrial park loca- “I get to see kids exploring, learning, and tion in Dixon out to the farm where work seeing nature,” he says of the younger visitors on the yard and farm project quickly came to Ruhstaller Beer’s working farm and yard together. Some who never picked up a on Sievers Road. The vertically-integrated shovel were helping with the planting and beer operation has already become a big hit what had just been a vision, became a plan, for young families in the local area as par- he explained. ents can unwind with a cold brew fresh from A proud day for Paino and the Ruhstaller the source and a view as iconic as anything in team was when the tops of the twin kilns Dixon while their children roam the mustard- were completed, leading Paino to nickname lined dirt paths and peer up at the telephone them ʽHugo’ and ʽHarry’ after his child- pole-esque supports and training hops. If the hood friends. They were able to open mid plants and flowers don't capture the children's December serving their beers and food, and fascination sufficiently, the grazing sheep Jan Erik known as "J.E." Paino stands in front of the photo timeline of the development of now, they offer live music. Ruhstaller's Beer that started in Sacramento and just opened their Dixon 'Farm and Yard' on munching down the weeds will. Sievers Road in Dixon. Photo by Debra Dingman “We did not expect this response so we “They are our best 20 employees,” Paino had to rethink everything,” he said. “We jokes, “We could mow, but sheep do it all Water, yeast, hops, and grain. Paino was alcohol market, which caused an incredible asked, ʽhow are people being taking care and better and they’re fun to watch.” While given a challenge when his uniquely crafted centralization of the beer industry to a cou- of?’ We are all here because people gave us the two kiln towers reach into the sky, the beer was called “Ruhstaller Sacramento” ple dozen large brewers and a standardized a second or third chance and shared us with company has combined artisan beer-making by one of his mentors in the grocery store taste that consumers came to expect. their friends. We want to show how appre- with environmental sustainability not out of industry. Working for Rubicon Partners in 2009, a ciative we all are.” a sense of duty, but a sense of celebration. “He called me out on it,” said Paino of the real estate development firm, Paino began The grand opening was last Saturday. “L.A. has concrete; San Francisco has famed food and wine expert Darrell Corti of researching downtown Sacramento to look There were parents strolling babies, lit- the Bay; we have dirt. We have beautiful, Corti Brothers Groceries in Sacramento. The for potential opportunities. The Ruhstaller tle ones playing corn hole, and many folks agricultural soil in Dixon,” he said nearly store was the first to sell Ruhstaller Beer. building, built in 1898, became a focus for relaxing around several large fire pits. glowing with perhaps the satisfaction of “You donʼt deserve the names of Paino and Rubicon, and the lost history of Mason jars filled with cold beer rested finding it on his years-long endeavor to find Ruhstaller or Sacramento unless you use Sacramento beer-making became of interest. easily on armrests of patio chairs and the perfect soil for growing the perfect hops locally grown hops,” said Corti, thus send- With the backing of some partners at freshly made tacos and tortas were deli- close to his Sacramento beginnings. ing Paino off on an intense mission to find Rubicon and Paino as a minority owner still cious. Servers were more than attentive and Located on some of the few remaining local farmers to provide him the elusive hops working there, a new venture was formed friendly. undeveloped areas of the renowned Dixon he needed. with the intention of creating a beer that cel- “I followed my love and this is where Ridge soil, the hops grown at the 50-acre Decades ago, before Prohibition, ebrated Swiss immigrant Frank Ruhstaller, it got me,” he said. “There’s a peace- Ruhstaller Farm and Yard have a uniquely Sacramento was renowned for its local beer the namesake of the Ruhstaller building ful simplicity to it. None of us make a lot fertile microenvironment. industry. The key to its flavors were the local and the once-king of Sacramento beer. The of money but we are happy where we go “What makes Dixon special is the certain ingredients grown here, but the ratification original goal was to use only California every day.” That is 6686 Sievers Road just weather and the way the area is predicated of the 18th Amendment killed off beer-mak- ingredients, but Paino was dismayed to learn around the corner from Pedrick Produce. to the wind,” he explained noting the nearby ing and along with it, any demand for hops that his options were extremely limited. For more information, see RuhstallerFarm. Dixon Ridge that provides fresh water and cultivation. After the Great Experiment After a decade of successes, setbacks, com or check out their Facebook site also protects the area. finally ended, micro brewing was nearly and experiments with contract growing, RuhstallerFarmAndYard. Or, call Beer only takes four ingredients to make: impossible with the still tightly-controlled Ruhstaller Beer was finally equipped to (530) 601-8240. 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