Photos: As seen in the St. Helena Star, week of Aug. 13
Here's a look at what's been happening in St. Helena this week.Â
Francisco Ortiz
A 2015 file photo shows Francisco Ortiz at the front desk of the St. Helena Post Office.
Francisco Ortiz, Elizabeth Naylor
Elizabeth Naylor, right, visited the home of Francisco Ortiz, left, on Monday to deliver gifts from St. Helenans who enjoyed interacting with Ortiz during his days at the St. Helena Post Office.
Elizabeth Naylor with gifts for Francisco Ortiz
Elizabeth Naylor loaded up her car with gifts for Francisco Ortiz, a longtime clerk at the St. Helena Post Officer who retired in March.
Francisco Ortiz at Chamber dinner
Francisco Ortiz was all smiles at the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce's Celebrate St. Helena dinner in 2016, when he was named Employee of the Year.
Blood drive
Outdoor dining at The Model Bakery, St. Helena
Diners eat on the sidewalk in front of The Model Bakery in St. Helena. Outdoor dining has become the only on-site option for restaurants that have been forced to close their dining rooms due to COVID-19.
Devoto Gardens at St. Helena Farmers' Market
There are 100 varieties of apples grown in the United States, according to Stan Devoto, longtime vendor at the St. Helena Farmers’ Market. Last week, he was selling the Pink Pearl apple that is bright pink inside.
V Foundation Wine Celebration
Michelle and Robin Baggett, owners of Rutherford's Alpha Omega Winery, hosted one of several watch parties held throughout the United States for Saturday's Momentum 2.0, the V Foundation Wine Celebration virtual auction gala, which raised $3.6 million.
Bench at Baldwin Park
"May you enjoy a rest and the view from this bench," says the new bench installed at Baldwin Park in memory of Walt Fuller.
Bench at Pope and Chiles
"Far from home he found a new life here" reads the inscription on a bench installed near Pope Street and Chiles Avenue in memory of Rudy Hovanesian, an Armenian-born immigrant who worked for the St. Helena Public Works Department.
Inger Laidley, Lise Lawson
Inger Laidley, Lise Lawson and Laidley's dog, Ellie, embark on a morning walk along the Starr Avenue extension.
Shauna Finley
Shauna Finley walks along Stockton Street.
Alain Fleurot, Carolyn Little
Alain Fleurot and Carolyn Little walk along the popular vineyard path behind the St. Helena Public Library and next to the levee.