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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
The unstoppable Steven Tingus Frerichs,
Davis native blew through obstacles on his way to helping others
Steve Tingus introduces President George W. Bush to members of Congress in 2001 during the unveiling of Bush’s New Freedom Initiative. Tingus served as director of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research during Bush’s administration.
By Aaron Geerts
other county officials, sworn in By Anne Ternus-Bellamy
Enterprise staff writer
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From his very first breath on Aug. 19, 1963, expectations began stacking themselves against Steven James Tingus. He was born with Schwartz-Jampel syndrome and given an estimated three years to live. But succumbing to expectations wasn’t quite Tingus’ style. Instead, the kid from Davis pushed to live 59 years defying odds, laughing, loving, making friends, advocating for disability inclusivity, acting and — to his very last breath on Dec 3, 2022 — redefining what it means to be “disabled.” Although born with this rare form of muscular dystrophy, Tingus’ parents weren’t going to let that diagnosis stop them from providing him all the love and support he needed to live his life to its fullest — no matter the difficulties. They remained strong for their son through his multiple surgeries as a youngster, provided him with 24/7 care and embodied the unbreakable familial bond Greek families are known for. “The love was so unconditional and so strong that there was nothing that could stop my mom and dad and
In the 1970s, Tingus, left, was one of the first physically challenged students mainstreamed into a California classroom.
Steven from making sure he lived the best, quality life and most fulfilling life he possibly could,” said Tingus’ sister, Tina Harris. “I think that foundation of my mom and dad’s strength at that time, Steven felt it, he knew it and thought, ‘I’m going to run with this. I know I got the love and support behind me and I’m not going to be afraid and am
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Former Davis Mayor Lucas Frerichs was sworn in to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, while five other county officials took their oaths as well during a ceremony at the county administration building in Woodland. Frerichs, who spent 10 years on the Davis City Council, succeeds Don Saylor, who retired after decades of service in public office, including as a Davis school board trustee, Davis City Council member and county supervisor. Joining Frerichs for another term on the board is Supervisor Gary Sandy of Woodland, who also took his oath Tuesday, as did four reelected incumbents who serve in countywide offices — District Attorney Jeff Reisig, Sheriff Tom Lopez, Superintendent of Schools Garth Lewis and Clerk-Recorder/Assessor/ Registrar of Voters Jesse Salinas. Frerichs, Sandy, Lewis and Salinas will serve four-year terms, while Reisig and Lopez will serve six-year terms, thanks to a new state law (AB
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Strong winds topple trees, knock out power By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer Approximately 26,630 Yolo County customers woke up without power Sunday morning, including 7,924 in Davis and more than 13,000 in Woodland, after heavy rain and strong winds blew through the area overnight. The National Weather Service reported that to begin 2023, a strong Pacific system would bring heavy mountain snow, winds and a lower elevation wintry mix for the West. The local weather station reported 0.9 inches of rain in Davis overnight, and
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1.83 since Thursday. The NSW forecast more heavy rain and wind for this evening, with precipitation continuing through the weekend. Affected neighborhoods in Davis included the area around Davis High School, Sycamore South, Senda Nueva, Davis Manor, Rancho Yolo, Mace Ranch, Aggie Village, El Macero Estates and Rancho Macero. The storm also kept first responders on the move as residents reported numerous downed trees and large tree limbs, fallen power lines and other service requests.
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A fallen tree lays across Hackberry and La Paz on Sunday morning after strong winds blew through Davis overnight. Locally, the Davis Fire Department received 55 calls for service between 8 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.
Sunday, the bulk of them starting that evening as fierce winds began to roar. “It felt like a tornado was
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