Edie Ceccarelli with Ama Daetz getting her nails done at City Nails in Willits in preparation of her 112 birthday on February 5, 2020. (Kathleen Goss via bay City News)

WILLITS, 1/29/21 — Every year in Willits, a huge party turns out to celebrate Edie Ceccarelli’s birthday, which this year will mark 113 turns around the sun for the Mendocino County elder. Since the pandemic prevents a large gathering at the Senior Center as in recent years, this February 5 there will be a drive-by parade.

People are welcomed to join the socially distanced event to show their love for the supercentenarian.

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Kate Maxwell is the publisher and a founder of The Mendocino Voice. She lives inland but goes to the ocean as much as possible.