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Meals on Wheels Yolo County volunteers who deliver meals to older adults do more than just knock on the door, they ensure they feel valued and cared for.
‘Season for Seniors’ campaign brings care to older adults By Angela Underwood Express correspondent Ironically, the most wonderful time of the year can often be the most depressing. The bittersweet reality of November and December is that some people’s mental health is affected, specifically for communities with most vulnerable people. While Meals on Wheels Yolo County provides bread to
break all year through, 2024’s final month has special meaning. Just ask Joy Cohan, MOW Yolo executive director. “This holiday season, we’re nourishing 1,000 aging adults countywide, close to 60 of whom reside in Winters, with plans to grow in the new year to the extent that holiday season philanthropic support will allow,” Cohan said. The seasonal love is
intentional. Cohan said the annual “Season For Seniors” campaign is underway now until Dec. 31. “Meaningful support is invited at this tender time,” Cohan said. “The holiday season can illuminate and intensify loneliness for seniors who may be missing spouses, partners and friends from whom
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The highly anticipated Tractor Parade is just around the corner, and the city of Winters has put together a detailed plan to ensure traffic flows smoothly while prioritizing safety. Winters City Manager Jeremy Craig shared traffic management details in a special Tractor Parade update. Though no designated parking areas have been arranged for the event, Winters public safety officials are working together to keep traffic flowing.
Traffic management, Parade success All eventgoers are encouraged to use Highway 128/Grant Avenue when entering and leaving the city. Police officers will be stationed along key areas, particularly after the parade, to assist in directing traffic efficiently. Craig said the Winters PD team said dispers-
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Thousands of people line up along downtown Main Street to watch the tractors on display. Winters Police Department has a plan in place for traffic. ing traffic typically takes no more than 45 minutes. To avoid the post-parade congestion altogether, the city encourages attendees to stick around and enjoy the vibrant post-parade activities in Rotary Park.
Emergency access Some residents may be concerned about emergency access during the event, given the traffic controls and
road closures. Craig assured the community that a robust emergency access plan has been established to ensure uninterrupted access to all city locations. “We want to ensure that our police, fire, and ambulance services can navigate through traffic controls quickly if needed,” said Craig. “Carefully planned access points will be in place on both
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