Cooking with David Maciel

Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza

In October, butter nut squash comes available and makes a wonderful creamy nutty flavored soup that is belly
filling on those chilly nights. You’ll need a food processor or blender for this recipe.

Ingredients

• • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 (3-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • ½ tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of fresh pepper and
   sauté until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the squash and cook until it begins to soften, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, sage, rosemary, and ginger. Stir and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant, then add 3 cups of the broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the squash is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Let cool slightly and pour the soup into a blender,
   working in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth. If your soup is too thick, add up to 1 cup more broth and blend. Season to taste and serve with parsley and crusty bread.

R. B. Southard died Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the age of 94. Born in Nebraska in 1930, his family came to California when he was three. He spent his childhood in Covelo where his family weathered the Depression, raising their own food supplemented by hunting and fishing. In 1942, as job prospects were picking up due to the war, they moved to Cloverdale to find work. R. B. entered the seventh grade that year and graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1948.

The next fall, R. B. attended a high school dance where he met Marlys Johnson, a new arrival from Washington. They dated steadily, however, for a variety of reasons, he and two friends decided to join the service. He enlisted in the Army, but shortly thereafter was transferred to the Air Force which was building its ranks.

He completed basic training in Texas where he also trained in airplane mechanics. He was then stationed at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, California, a test center for aircraft development. While he wasn’t involved in the test program, an interesting part of his Air Force experience was observing test flights and encountering test pilot Chuck Yeager on the flight line. R. B. was assigned to the alert shack where his duties entailed meeting and directing incoming planes including that of pioneer female aviator Jackie Cochran, whom he remembered as “really a nice gal.” On his days off, he worked at a Chevron station in Lancaster.

On August 31, 2024, the Lord called our beloved Steve home after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He
passed peacefully at his home in Cloverdale with family members at his side.

Steve was born on April 6, 1946 in Healdsburg to parents Darrell and Alice Stockham, and was raised on his grandparents, Hugh and Ruth Stockham’s ranch in Geyserville. Graduating from Geyserville High School in 1964, he was a member of the Band, playing sousaphone, and an outstanding athlete. His love for music stayed with him throughout his life, and his excellent bass voice could rumble the walls of the building especially when singing the old and loved hymns.

For the majority of Steve’s life, he was a “Transportation Engineer” mostly in the lumber industry, and finished his working career as a Truck Driver and Crane Operator at the Geothermal field at the Geysers.

Steve loved the Lord and was a Deacon and member of the Living Water Church in Cloverdale. He was an avid gardener, always sharing the fruits of his labor with others, and an excellent cook. He delighted in preparing food for family, friends and his Church family who all enjoyed his special and hearty creations.

Steve is survived by Johanna, his wife of 28 years, sons: Steve Jr., Bob, Jon (Monica) and Trinidad, and 9 grandchildren. Also survived by his brother, Dee (Patty) Stockham and numerous family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and beloved daughter-in-law, Caty.

Private family interment will be at the Olive Hill Cemetery in Geyserville. A Celebration of a Life Well Lived will be held at the Geyserville Oriental Community Hall (Grange Hall) on October 5, 2024, from 12-3. Lunch will be served and will include Steve’s favorite foods. Come join the family and share your Steve stories with us all.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Steve’s name to his favorite charity, Samaritan’s Purse, at
www.samaritanspurse.com or by calling them at 1-800-665-2843, or a charity of your choice.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.” Over and out, Good Buddy…..Till we meet again.

Alisa was born in Healdsburg then came home to Cloverdale, where she spent most of her life. She graduated from CHS in 1980, she attended college at SRJC and the St. Lukes nursing program in San Francisco. She married David Machen in 1985. She was
preceded in death by her parents Harry R. and Thelma M. Unger, her niece JoAnna Wegener and her nephew Aaron Smith.

Alisa is survived by her beloved daughter Kelsey Machen Dailey (Samantha), her sister Linda Unger Sumner, her brother Gregory Unger (Deena), her niece Amy Wegener-Taganashi (Kiko), and nieces and nephews Aaron Unger, Cody Carroll, Arthur and Fiona Taganashi, and Casey and Chase Stone.

Alisa was known for her sweetness, laughter, love of horses, kittens, rocks, and her family. She will be greatly missed. A memorial celebration of life was held on September 28th at Lake Sonoma.

My name is Trevor Ambrosini and I am running for City Council! I have been fortunate to call Cloverdale my home for the last 10 years. In 2019, I was able to open a coffee shop here in town and the response from the Community was incredible. I am excited for this opportunity to further serve and support this Community in the way it has always served and supported me. Thank you for your consideration!

My name is Hannah Gart and here are a few things I would like to accomplish as part of your city council. Strengthen the infrastructure and energy of our downtown to build a more vibrant community. This includes filling vacant commercial properties with businesses to support our economic growth. Support children and families by providing healthy recreational activities and events. Continue to promote and support local small businesses through monthly highlights and effective marketing strategies. Seek grants and/or fundraise for specific projects that will enhance Cloverdale. Collaborate more closely with the County to ensure we are included in large
projects such as the SMART Train and securing our water supply. And much more. Thank you for your consideration.

My name is Todd Lands. I am running for re-election to the Cloverdale City Council. It has been an honor to serve the community where I was born and raised and where I’ve raised my children. I’ve had the good fortune of successfully working with the community and staff to make progress on critical issues such as homelessness, public safety, infrastructure, and parks and open spaces. For the last three years, my colleagues on the City Council have appointed me as Mayor because of their faith in my ability to deliver results. There’s still a lot of work to be done. Issues such as water security, economic stability, fire resilience, and environmental integrity hang in the balance. I’m ready to keep working for my community. I humbly ask for your vote for a second term so that I can continue to serve this wonderful city I call home.

My name is Mark Laskey. I’d like my one voice to be your voice at the table of our government. Having called Cloverdale my home for the past 7 years, and with 35 years in Sonoma County, I am deeply committed to our community and its future. With a background in Project Management, I bring a wealth of skills, experience, and passion for this role. My career spans over 40 years, encompassing a diverse range of experiences that have equipped me with a comprehensive skill set. My service in the US Navy instilled in me a keen attention to detail. My work in the trades fostered a strong sense of responsibility. My experience as a business owner taught me the importance of exceptional customer service. These traits will guide my efforts and approach as a member of the City Council. I respectfully ask for your vote this November.

My name is Andrés Marquez. I was born in the Bay Area and I’m the owner of Symphonic Finishing, a painting and general contracting business. Since moving to Cloverdale my wife and I have been actively involved in the community. This will play a key role in how I understand what issues matter the most. Today, based on many conversations with members of our community these are some of the issues I’d like to focus on as a City Council Member. 1) Increase communication with our schools; 2) Identify additional ways to maximize our spending dollars; 3) Get involved with the current work being done to support local businesses. I am a registered No Party Preference candidate that genuinely wants to focus on strengthening Cloverdale. Thank you for this
opportunity to put my ideas and energy into Cloverdale. I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together.

Cloverdale City Council Opposes Measure J

The Cloverdale City Council has unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Measure J, a pivotal measure on the
upcoming November ballot. Measure J, known as the “Sonoma County Prohibition on Concentrated Animal
Feeding Operations (CAFO),” seeks to phase out existing CAFOs and prohibit new ones across unincorporated
Sonoma County, which could have significant repercussions for the region’s agricultural industry.

The Council’s resolution, based on a comprehensive agenda report, highlights several concerns regarding Measure J’s potential impacts on the local economy, agricultural heritage, and community well-being. Measure J would
enforce stringent regulations on farms categorized as CAFOs, affecting operations involving cattle, dairy, poultry,
and other livestock. Under the measure, existing CAFOs would be required to cease operations within three years, imposing severe financial penalties for non-compliance.

Additionally, various County departments, including the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture and the
Economic Development Board, have expressed concerns about the economic fallout if Measure J passes.

Given the importance of agriculture to Cloverdale’s history and economy, the City Council’s resolution emphasizes the need to protect local farms and ranches. The resolution urges all Sonoma County voters to consider the far-reaching consequences of Measure J and to vote “no” in the upcoming election.