New Commissioner

Congratulations to long-time Dixonite, Phyllis Leavitt McCalla, who is the newest member of the Transportation Advisory Board. McCalla graduated from Dixon High School in 1965 and retired from being a Program Manager at University of California, Davis. She enjoys quilting and wanted to join TAC due to “some of the issues on A Street,” she said.

After “retiring” from being the President for five years of the International House in Davis, she still served on the Board.

“I thought I needed to get involved with something else,” she said with a laugh.

Mayor Steve Bird announced that Sandra Newell had stepped off the commission due to personal reasons and McCollum was selected to replace her.

McCalla joins Jessica Blazer, Kylie McElwain, Frank Romo, Brian Stephens, DUSD Rep Jodie Stueve and Chair Logan Legg. TAC meets at the City Council Chambers on the third Wednesday of even-numbered months.

JKMS Soccer Tryouts

During lunch on Monday, Jan. 31 from 3:30 to 5 pm, 7th and 8th grade students are invited to sign up for soccer tryouts. There will also be another tryout time on Monday, Feb. 2 from 2:25 to 3:45 at the JKMD Football Stadium.

Requirements include an emergency form, soccer cleats, and shin guards.

Citizen Nominations

Do you know someone who serves our community and who might be deserving of the town’s top honor of 2021 Citizen of the Year? The criteria for nomination are the Nominees must live in Dixon. Participation in all-around community activities and civic enterprise. Evidence of lasting contribution to community welfare. Evidence of leadership ability. Cooperation with individuals and civic organizations. Unselfish devotion and contribution without thought to personal gain. Nominees cannot be prior Citizen of the Year winners Contributions and community activities must have taken place within the City of Dixon.

The deadline for submitting nominations to the Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year and also for the Business of the Year is Thursday, Feb. 17. The Awards Night dinner is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 12, depending on COVID. Call the Chamber at (707) 678-2650 for more info or email [email protected].

Babysitting Course Scholarships

The Dixon Kiwanis Club is offering up to four $50 scholarships for students who want to attend the City of Dixon Parks & Rec-sponsored Babysitting 101 class by the American Red Cross. The cost of the course is $100 per class, for 11-15 years old. The date is Saturday, Feb. 26, and will be all day from 9 am to 4 pm at the Dixon Senior/Multi-Use Center. Register online or at city hall. For more information, call Recreation Supervisor Austin George at (707) 678-7441.

Dixon Montessori

You might not be thinking of the NEXT school year, but Dixon Montessori at 355 North Almond is already making plans. Their open enrollment is now: From Jan. 11 to Feb. 4 for the 2022-2023 school year.

In the tradition of Maria Montessori, the school offers a pleasant and nurturing environment in which children learn at their own pace pursuing those things that interest them most. Students learn in multi-age classes in which the younger children spontaneously learn from the older children. Visit the school office between those dates above and complete paperwork to enter their enrollment lottery or call (707) 678-8953 for more information.