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Winters (CA) Express, Thursday, October 21, 2010 — A-3FITNESSContinued from page A-1place emergency 911calls. In her summary ofthe project, which indicatedthe fitness centerwas an appropriate usein the downtown busiessdistrict, CommuniyDevelopment DirecorNellie Dyer notedhat having people usngthe building in theate evening and earlyorning hours may acuallybe a security benfitfor the adjacentusinesses.Commissioner Philipeisch asked for morenformation about secuitymeasures, such ashat would happen ifomeone was injuredhile exercising alone,nd asked Tileston if allhe security measuresescribed in the AnyimeFitness informaionprovided to theommission would beollowed.“Absolutely,” responedTileston, explainngthat the “panic buton”feature could besed for emergencies ornjuries, or even in thevent that a gym memerfeels uncomfortbleif non-membersre loitering around theuilding or attemptingo get in.Meisch also asked forlarification on the ageomeone will have to beo join. Tileston saidouth as young as 13 and4 can join, but mustave a parent present toxercise. At 16 years ofge, youth can join on arobationary period oforts to see if they areature enough to beorking out with adults.At the public hearingon the matter, nearbyresident Richard Kleebergclarified that hewasn’t against the projectand said he “willprobably be one of thefirst people who willjoin,” but nonethelesswas concerned abouthaving 24 hour activitywhen there are residencesacross the streetand in the vicinity.“The City of New Yorkis fond of calling itselfthe city that neversleeps,” said Kleeberg,“but in my five yearshere, I never heard ofWinters wanting to be acity that never sleeps.”Besides the added activitydowntown, Kleebergexpressed concernthat a 24-hour businessmight put added stresson the Winters PoliceDepartment. In particular,he said teenage gymmembers may attractteenage non-membersto the area and add tosecurity problems.“The concept of thebusiness is good, but not24-7,” said Kleeberg,suggesting that the gyminstead close at 10 or 11p.m. and open at 5 or 6a.m.No one else spoke atthe hearing, after whichcommission chairPierre Neu asked Dyerif Winters Police ChiefBruce Muramoto hadbeen consulted aboutpossible security problemsassociated with a24-hour business. Dyersaid Muromoto hadbeen forwarded the entireAnytime Fitnesspacket, and Tilestonadded that he’d discussedthe project withhim as well and informedhim that accidental911 calls are“very rare, if ever.”“He was not concerned,”said Tilestonof Muramoto’s responseto the gym.Commissioner WadeCowan asked how manyof the four residencesacross the street wereactually being used asresidences, as they havedual residential/commercialzoning, andDyer responded thattwo were being used asresidences and twowere being used asbusinesses. She addedthat all residences inthe area were notifiedof the project, and shereceived no letters,emails or phone calls.Commissioner BruceGuelden noted that havingmore people downtownat night means“other sets of eyes andears” to spot crimes takingplace.“It may be beneficialto have people drivingaround at 10 o’clock atnight as they go to usethe facilities,” saidGuelden.No further commentfrom the commission orpublic was raised, andCowan moved to approvethe project, withGuelden seconding. Aroll call vote gave theproject unanimous approval.Anytime Fitnessis expected to open earlyin 2011.Commissioners GlennDeVries, Corinne Martinezand Joe Tramontanawere not present atthe special meeting.The planning commissionmeets next onTuesday, Oct. 26, at 6:30p.m. in the councilchambers at City Hall.Winters Police Department activity reportATTACKEDContinued from page A-1mately $200 in U.S. currencyfrom a small safebefore being startled bya noise and fleeing fromthe trailer on foot, in anunknown direction. Hehas not been apprehended.Free food tobe distributedThe Food Bank of YoloCounty will distributefood to eligible Wintersresidents on Thursday,Oct. 21, at First BaptistChurch, 512 First Street,12-1 p.m. and at YoloHousing, 62 Shams Way,3-4 p.m. Participantsmay receive food at onlyone site, and shouldbring a bag to carrytheir food home.For more informationcall the Food Bank, 668-0690.According to OfficerGary Faulkner of theSolano County Sheriff’sDepartment, the victimis working with a forensicartist this week tocreate a compositesketch of her attacker.The sketch is expectedto be released later thisweek.Faulkner said that nonew leads or informationhave been discoveredsince the attacktook place, and the caseis under investigation.Anyone with any informationpertaining tothis case is asked to callthe Solano County Sheriff’sOffice, (707) 421-7090 or Crimestoppersat (707) 644-STOP.Oct. 11~ 4 p.m., victim reorteda lost Mexicanonsulate ID card.Oct. 12~ 4:59 p.m., Countyoad 90A, an officer asisteda Yolo Countyheriff deputy with ahysical altercation beweena male and feale.Oct. 13~ 10 p.m., first block ofast Main Street, a rearassenger side vehicleindow was broken usngan unknown object.oss: $400.~ 1:30 p.m., a 16-yearldWinters juvenileas arrested for makinghreats with the intento terrorize. The juveilewas booked at theWinters Police Departmentand released to aparent on a notice to appear.Oct. 14~ 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.,400 block of HavenStreet, an unlocked residencewas entered anda television, laptop,iPad and computer bagwere stolen. Loss:$6,220.Oct. 15~ 2:51 a.m., 400 blockof Creekside Way, partieswere involved in averbal domestic dispute.Oct. 16~ Time unknown, victim’sidentifying informationwas fraudulentlyused to gain employment.~ 9:45 a.m., at TheHorseshoe and StateRoute 128, an officer assistedYolo CountySheriff with a call of adeceased person beingfound. The officer securedthe scene untilthe Yolo County Sheriffarrived on scene andthen cleared.Oct. 17~ 12-7 a.m., first blockof Main Street, the frontdoor of a business wasvandalized. Damage:$400.~ 5:53 p.m., PleasantsValley Road and StateRoute 128, an officer assistedCalifornia HighwayPatrol Golden GateDivision and NapaSee POLICE on page A-7