By Brad Stanhope
A five-year crossing guard veteran took top honors as the Vacaville Police Department recognized the outstanding job done by guards during the 2012-13 school year.
Mildred Johnson was named the Crossing Guard of the Year for 2013. She has been at Alamo Elementary School for the past five years and “has the ability to be in control of the busy crosswalk while maintaining great public relations,” according to a press release from the Police Department.