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By Yelena Mandenberg & S P Jones America’s oldest woman, Edie Ceccarelli, has celebrated her 116th birthday with a grand party thrown by her hometown of Willits in northern California. Despite a winter storm threatening to spoil the fun, it stopped just in time for the parade.The town’s residents took over preparations for her birthday bash, which included a parade featuring around 15 dogs led by the local dog walker, fire brigade trucks, and cars decorated with streamers and balloons. Even though she’s dealing with dementia and is slow due to her age, Ceccarelli was thrilled to discover the p…

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