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Cooking with David Maciel

Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza

In January we start the new year. If you’re like me, I try to take off a few holiday pounds or just eat healthier. This roasted winter vegetable salad is an excellent way to do both. I do add some roasted chicken to mine for a very satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• • 1 Red onion
  • 1 Butternut squash – small
  • 10 Baby potatoes
  • 2 Carrots
  • 2 Parsnips
  • 1 TBS Olive oil
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 4 handfuls of Watercress or arugula mix

Dressing

• 1 TBS Olive oil
• 2 TBS Balsamic vinegar
• 2 TBS Fresh basil – finely chopped
• 2 TBS Fresh coriander (cilantro) – finely chopped
• 2 TBS Fresh parsley – finely chopped
• 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper
• ¼ cup Light feta cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F
2. Chop red onion, butternut squash, baby potatoes, carrots and parsnips so they are fairly chunky. Put them in a bowl with olive oil and sea salt and ground black pepper and mix well.
3. Put onto a baking tray into the oven for 35-40 minutes.
4. Make the salad dressing by mixing together Olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, Sea salt and ground black pepper, Fresh basil, Fresh coriander (cilantro) and Fresh parsley.
5. Remove the vegetables from the oven.
6. Divide watercress or arugula salad mix between 2 bowls and top with roasted vegetables. Drizzle the dressing on top and crumble over the feta cheese. .

Serves 4

Born Panagiota Belenis to Greek immigrants Paraskeva and Eleni (Kakridas) Belenis in the heart of San Francisco’s Greektown, Marian passed away peacefully at 91 with her daughters at her side. Marian’s early years were storied with the trials and tribulations of being a child of the Great Depression. Unable to speak a word of English, she enrolled in school and quickly mastered the English language, which began Marian’s lifelong love of school and learning.

At a young age, Marian and her younger brother Bill lost both of their parents. In 1944, she and Bill went to live with their Thea Katina in Richmond, where they learned to work the Victory Garden. Living in the east bay city, the siblings gained two big brothers, Bill Kolaites and Clare Karahalios, a loving sister-in-law, Alyce (Karahalios), and a strong circle of lifelong friends.
Marian graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1955 with a degree in English and began a career as an elementary school teacher in the Richmond School District. As a young woman, she attended many Greek gatherings in the Bay Area. At one of these events, Marian met Gust Zagorites, and soon after, he became her husband. The two were married for 49 years until Gust’s passing in 2011.

After marrying Gust, Marian left Richmond in 1962 and moved to Cloverdale, where the two raised four daughters. Marian enjoyed hosting summer barbecues, birthday parties, and swimming at Boucher’s. She could sew just about anything and loved to bake delicious cookies and pies, all made in a warm and inviting home for her family and friends. As the girls grew, Marian returned to the workforce at the Cloverdale Library, where she enjoyed her second career working for 21 years as a library technician.

Courtney, you left this world on January 5th, seventeen years ago. You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Here you are wearing your favorite Disney character Cinderella.

“Everybody hurts sometimes. Everybody cries so, hold on, hold on, hold on” (REM).…we will see you again. In life or death. we love you dearly.

Everyone is welcome to join us on Sunday, January 5th, at 10:00am at the Cloverdale River Park. We will be planting another Big Leaf Maple tree and native wild roses. We want to thank our community for your support over these past seventeen years.

Love and Miss You Courtney. There will never be a day when we won’t think of you.

Dad and Mom
“Life is only as bad as You make it”

Our loved one and my father Dwayne John Petrich, almost 97 years of age, passed away November 20, 2024. He was never truly happy without his beloved wife Edie. We are content knowing they will unite in God’s new world where “He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Rev. 21:4

He loved his family, friends, the desert and of course his cars, trucks, and trailers! They spend many years wintering on the Colorado River and visiting family and friends in Iowa and Northern California. Together they made a good life for themselves and lived the life they wanted for 67 years!

He loved to talk about his years in the Navy at the end of World War Two, spending time in Guam and Washington D.C. He was proud of his time in the service. He was the oldest surviving member of the local American Legion.

He is survived by his daughter Cindy/Curt Jessen, granddaughters Autumn Lopez/Jacob, Camille Jessen, and grandson Jake/Karli Jessen, great-grandchildren Maile, Bella, Kaia and Reed. He adored them and they will miss him. He is also survived by his sisters Elaine, Marilyn, and Marlys and brothers George and Charlie Petrich, and his cousin Margo Petrich, and many nieces and nephews.

Service will be at a later date. Many thanks go out to Providence Hospice, Cloverdale Better Living, and his wonderful caregivers Robin, Jorin and Cris! You made all the difference.

Norma Lucille (Dubbs) Reilly (95) was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. After graduating from Wiley High School, Norma was employed by State Farm Insurance, where she met her future husband, Claude R. Reilly.

In 1974 Norma graduated from Skyline College with an Associates Degree in Business. Then in 1976 she graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a 4.0 GPA and was on the Dean’s Highest Honors List, after which she worked as a Real Estate Auditor for the State of California until her retirement in 1996.

After retirement she was one of the first to purchase a home in Del Webb Clover Springs where she actively served on the Board for many years. Her favorite pass-time was spoiling her dogs and shopping.

Norma is survived by her 3 children: Sue (Reilly) Harris, Melissa Reilly and Don Reilly, as well as 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, nieces Julie (Boomer) Boyd and Laurie (Boomer) Riefel.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Claude R. Reilly, her parents, Everett and Alpha Dubbs, and twin siblings, Donald Dubbs and Barbara (Dubbs) Boomer.

Gravesite service will be at the National Cemetery in Dixon on Good Friday, April 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following.

A Message from the Mayor:

Todd Lands, Mayor

“Recently I was sworn in for my second term on the Cloverdale City Council and chosen to represent our city as Mayor. Serving as the mayor for the past three years has been one of the greatest honors of my life. It has also been one of the most challenging roles I’ve ever held. While Cloverdale may be small in size, it’s incredibly diverse. Our community is made up of people with a wide spectrum of socioeconomic levels, beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives. What unites us, though, is the deep, undeniable love of our community.

Like so many places across the country, our small town has not been immune to the divisiveness and tension that have dominated the national stage.

I’ve heard from constituents about their fear for the future. I’ve seen friends and neighbors turn against one another or stop speaking because of their lawn signs or political differences.

This isn’t who we are, and it cannot stand.

When I took my oath of office, I explicitly swore to uphold and protect the Constitution of the United States. In that oath is a promise to protect and encourage the expression of the freedoms, rights, and opportunities enshrined in that great document. These liberties are not reserved for some of us—they belong to all of us. While I’m honored to lead the charge, this is a responsibility that falls on all of our shoulders. It is all of our responsibilities to foster a space where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued, no matter their views or where they come from. Unity does not mean uniformity. It does not mean we will always agree. What it does mean is that we commit to treating one another with respect, empathy, and a belief in the common good.

Cloverdale, like the rest of Sonoma County, faces very serious issues in the coming years, homelessness, water security, economic strain, and wildfire threat, to name a few. These are nonpartisan, local issues that need all of our attention. We can’t face these issues divided. So, put down your device, log out of your social media, turn off your cable news, and go say hello to your neighbor.

I’ve seen my fellow Cloverdale residents come together in times of crisis and celebration. That’s who we are. We come together around our common values of liberty, patriotism, community, and prosperity, for everyone. I’m making the commitment, as I hope everyone else will, to build community despite our differences and face the unified future.” Todd Lands, Mayor of Cloverdale

The City Council bids a heartfelt farewell to City Manager David Kelley, who concluded his dedicated service to the City of Cloverdale on December 11th.

David began his tenure with Cloverdale in February 2016 as Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director and was appointed City Manager in March 2018. Throughout his time with the City, he made a lasting impact, particularly in the development and preservation of parks and open spaces. His leadership was instrumental in the grand opening of the Cloverdale Dog Park and the Porterfield Creek Open Space, as well as the acquisition of Soda Springs Ranch and significant improvements to existing city parks.

Robert “Bob” Andersen, aged 89, of Cloverdale, CA, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born July 27, 1935, Bob was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Known for his generosity and kind heart, he left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Bob built a life of dedication and service, operating and owning Bob Andersen Excavating and Backhoe. He spent his free time working on community projects, hunting, and working on projects at his home. Bob was a family man and put his family’s needs before his own. Bob never knew a stranger because anyone he met was warmly greeted as if he had been friends with them
for years.

Whether working, cheering at his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s games, spending time with friends and family, or sharing stories that made everyone laugh, Bob lived freely and fully and gave generously of his time and energy.

His is survived by his wife, Louise Andersen, his children, Clay (Chris), Robin (Jared), and his grandchildren Megan (Darren)
Olsen, Trevor Andersen, Neil (Ashley) Andersen, and Travis Vos, great grand-children Tristen, Riley, Landen, Kyler and Shyanne, who will remember him as a guiding light, source of strength and of unwavering love. Bob was preceded in death by father Charles Andersen and mother Ida Andersen (Costello), his sisters Catherine Lavoto and Meridith Andersen.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:30am at the Cloverdale Veterans Hall. Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life and share cherished memories.

Bob will be profoundly missed, but his legacy of love, humor, generosity and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.