Ruhstaller Plants More Than Beer

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, children, 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 continued 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 submissions 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.

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