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Honoring Marvin (Bud) Richard Conyers
Nov. 17, 1932 — Feb. 28, 2023
Marvin (Bud) Richard Conyers, 90, of Fairfield, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at North Bay Hospital from a sudden illness.
Bud was born in Flint, Mich., and raised in Buffalo, N.Y. He graduated from Riverside High School, “Class of 1950.” Bud was married in 1952 to Marilynn Ann Conyers. They left the Buffalo area with the USAF and settled in Fairfield after 12 years. Bud became a successful State Farm insurance agent in Fairfield and raised eight children with his wife, Marilynn. Bud was also involved in all sorts of civic activities including the Fairfield Police Activities League, where he was the president for several years. In 1987, Bud was named the “Citizen of the Year” for Fairfield. He was baptized in his later years into the Catholic Church and was an active member of Holy Spirit Parish. Bud loved to play golf, enjoy a good cigar and spend time with family and friends.
He is survived by his seven children, Michael Conyers (Kami), Kevin Conyers (Diane), Cynthia Conyers-Benson (Eric), William Conyers (Kathy), Christopher Conyers, Stephen Conyers (Gina), and Jennifer Conyers-Baptiste (Randy). He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marilynn Ann, of 60 years, and his daughter, Catherine Ann Conyers-Eaton.
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Welcome to Our
New Sports Section
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Vanden High boys basketball team came up a little short in section title game. Sacramento came from behind in fourth quarter to win 66-61.
SACRAMENTO — The Vanden High School boys basketball team was looking for a section three-peat, but it was too many 3-pointers by Sacramento that eventually doomed the Vikings at the Golden 1 Center on Saturday.
The Dragons hit five 3-pointers in the first quarter to build a big lead and then came back in the fourth quarter with big long-distance shots from Landon Minnifield and Mike Wilson for a 66-61 win and a Sac-Joaquin Section Division III title.
Vanden held a 47-44 lead heading into the fourth quarter, but couldn’t hold on.
“We had turnovers at the wrong moments and then gave up back-to-back 3-pointers that were wide open and that was a back-breaker,” Vanden head coach Michael Holloway said. “It was a combination of them doing stuff and us not doing stuff. We had key turnovers and they made big shots and that gave them momentum. Today they played faster than us and were better.”
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The Vikings fell behind 9-2 before they could even blink as Sir Marius Jones hit two shots from long distance and Minnifield hit another.
Vanden went on an 8-2 run sparked by a jumper from Elijah Lewis, a put-back from Sterling McClanahan and a put-back by Jayden Robinson to make it 14-11 in favor of the Dragons.
Sacramento led 19-13 after the first quarter, increasing the lead to 25-13 early in the period on back-to-back layups from Jones and Kendahl Hearne’s jumper.
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Vanden responded with a 12-4 run of its own, sparked by a 3-pointer from E’Jay Rogers to make it 29-25. Vanden got even closer at the buzzer when Jayden Robinson hit a 3-pointer at the top of the key to bridge the gap to 32-30.
The Vikings kept the momentum up in the third when Edric Dennis nailed a 3-pointer to make it 33-32 and give Vanden its first lead of the game.
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Happy 3rd birthday, Maddox!
Maddox, the Fairfield Police Department’s therapy K9, celebrated his 3rd birthday in style this weekend - with a sweet birthday package from Rebecca and Carol who raised him from a pup. A cookie, birthday hat and toy made for a good time! Thanks so much, Carol and Rebecca!
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Benicia Police Annual Awards Ceremony
We had a wonderful event celebrating Benicia PD staff at their annual awards ceremony. It was bittersweet and a bit emotional realizing this was Kenny’s last one. I was so proud to sit at his side this morning. Cheers to Chief Mike Greene, a dear friend, as he closes out his time in law enforcement this year as well.
Also super proud to cheer on a fellow WCPD alum, Ashley Wright, and now sergeant, Michelle Rice, who jokingly called me “mom” as a young cop working for Kenny when we first met. Detective Rory Logan sets the gold standard and happy to make new friends with Officer Jessica Aguinaga.
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A Tribute to our Dispatchers
“Just A Dispatcher”
In order to understand who I am, you must first understand what I do.
I am the person who listens to you cry as you’re begging your mother to take another breath.
I am the person who tries to get you to give your father CPR knowing that he has passed but, in some way, may help you to know you did everything that you could.
I am the person who walks you through the Heimlich maneuver while your child is choking on a toy.
I am the person who convinces you that life is worth living and that your family needs you here when you think that all hope is gone.
I am the person who leaves my family, my home, and puts my own life in danger during snow, hurricanes and bad weather so that I may be here to answer your emergency.
I am simply “Just A Dispatcher” in most eyes.
To my family and friends, please understand that when I’m short-tempered or impatient it’s not you, it’s the weight of my job that may have taken a toll that day. Instead of bringing it home I choose to keep it bottled up to protect you from the reality of the world in which we live.
To my kids, please understand when I’m strict and paranoid wanting to track your every movement. It’s because I know that a child didn’t make it home to their family that day.
To my mother, please forgive me for not having the patience to always sit through your entire conversation; it's only because I’m trained to get all pertinent information within a certain amount of time. So, I don’t have the patience that I used to.
To my friends, please understand when I can’t show up for every birthday or event you may have invited me to. Or the times we aren’t able to talk on the phone to catch up; it may be because I am working or too mentally drained to be there.
To the thousand of callers that I speak to that think that I’m “Just a Dispatcher,” remember that I may not be the first to arrive at your house but I’m the first person that you may speak to on possibly one of the worse days of your life.
So, I will leave with a quote from Dr. Seuss “To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.
Written By: Lynette McManus Jeter
Henrico County, VA
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Hale Humphrey
Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Department: Solano County S.O.
End of Watch: March 15, 1963
Cause: Struck by Vehicle (while on foot)
Age: 43
Years of Service: 11
Description: Struck by vehicle. Struck at road block.
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We Need Your Support!
As we start a new year, don’t forget to pay your annual dues to continue your membership in the 100 Club of Solano and Yolo Counties!
Many members have let their membership lapse, so now is a good time to renew!
The 100 Club has ongoing costs for supporting family members of fallen officers, as well as the need to support our scholarship fund, and other activities.
The pandemic has restricted our fund-raising activities and we really need your support! We’ve made it easy for you to renew. Just go to the Membership page of our website and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Please use the family and friends' option when donating - no charges!!
Thank you for your continued support of the 100 Club of Solano and Yolo Counties!
Use the Code Below to Give to the 100 Club - Non-Specific Giving
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Commitment to Community
Medic Ambulance has a rich history of providing quality advanced life support ambulance services in the North San Francisco Bay area. We are the exclusive 911 ambulance provider for all of Solano County with the exception of Vacaville.
Medic offers an array of services ranging from EMT/BLS level of care, to Paramedic/ALS care, as well as emergency or non-emergency transportation. Medic has been proudly offering these services as company staples for over 40 years.
Medic Ambulance is a family business with strong ties to the community. We support our community in a variety of ways, including offering ambulance stand-by services for special events.
Visit us at https://www.medicambulance.net/
Locations
506 Couch Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
3300 Business Drive
Sacramento, CA 95820
Tel: 707-644-1761
Fax: 707-644-1784
Dispatch: 707-644-8989
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Stay Prepared
Get Involved in Your Community
Wildfire Management
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The Green Valley and Pleasants Valley Fire Safe Councils, together with our partners, are thrilled to offer the first countywide WildFire Safety Expo in Solano County.
Date: Saturday, April 15th
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Solano Community College at 4000 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield.
Thanks to our partners we have an exciting lineup of activities designed to engage residents from all backgrounds and all ages.
A few of our activities include:
- Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations
- Inflatable Fire House
- Wildland Fire Progressive Hose Lay Demonstration/ Opportunity for Kids to squirt water from the hose.
- Hands Only CPR
- Smokey Bear
- Interactive programs from the Red Cross (e.g., Prepare with Pedro, the Pillowcase Project, Sound the Alarm)
- Disaster Preparedness
- Food Trucks
- Music
- And much more!!!
You won’t want to miss this exciting, informative event!!
Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Rochelle Sherlock at Rochelle@PotentiateLLC.com or (707) 718-5637 to learn more.
With excitement and anticipation,
The Expo Planning Team (Rochelle, David, Rose, Revalee, Jenn, and Grant)
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Romy Uppal
Saffron Indian Cuisine & Sourdough & Co.
Fairfield, CA
Owner of Sourdough & Company and Saffron Indian Cuisine & Bar in Fairfield and the Greater East Bay. Uppal has been a generous supporter of Police, Firefighters and all First Responders. Uppal is a community activist where he takes the time out of his busy day to feed the homeless. Uppal Fairfield Restaurant is the place where many local elected officials hold community meeting and social gathering.
Uppal has a long history of donating his time, money, and food from his businesses feeding police officers from across Northern California. Please come out and enjoy an evening of fine dining at Saffron Indian Cuisine in Fairfield and visit Uppal East Bay Sourdough & Company locations. Five Stars to Romy Uppal.
Click here to visit Saffron Website
Click here to visit Sourdough and Co Website
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Mäksē Restaurant
Vacaville, CA
We love seeing our friends from Genentech at Mäksē Restaurant, Vacaville! Your support in our community is greatly appreciated!
Mäksē is a perfect restaurant for large groups! Book your group for dinner and our Dueling Pianos show online: MakseRestaurant.com
#makserestaurantvacaville #tablesideflambé #vacaville #ilovevacaville #downtownvacaville #letseat #vacavilleca #vacavilleeats #solanocounty #MakseRestaurantVacaville
Click here to visit the Makse Restaurant
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Citizens Financial
Citizens Financial has partnered with the 100 Club of Solano and Yolo Counties to become a valued member of our organization. Citizens Financial supports public safety and the goals of our organization: supporting families of fallen first responders, supporting the education of their minor children, and encouraging interested youth in careers as first responders.
Greg Ritchie, owner of Citizens Financial, is a Vacaville City Councilmember and is very active in the Vacaville community.
For more information about Citizens Financial’s commitment to supporting public safety, click here.
Interested in a home loan from Citizens Financial? Click here.
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YOUR BUSINESS HERE
Your business can be featured in our next newsletter for a donation of any amount to 100 Club of Solano and Yolo Counties
If you would like your local, brick-and-mortar business featured in our Local Business Spotlight, please email info100clubsyc@gmail.com
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