Join your hosts, the Cloverdale Rotary Club, for the 13th annual Asti Tour de Vine, a 25k, 50k, 100k, 100m (century) bicycle tour.

The tour takes place Saturday October 9, 2021 in Northern Sonoma County, California’s breathtaking wine country and is hosted by the Cloverdale Rotary Club. We have many rides to choose from, including the easy carefree 25k for the beginner rider and our extreme 100 mile challenge we call the Rockpile Rumble. The additional out and back 25 mile journey will get your heart pounding and your thighs burning as you climb nearly 2,000 feet, enjoying the breathtaking views of beautiful Lake Sonoma. Along the way, enjoy our harvest-themed rest stops and healthy foods and snacks which are included with your registration, SAG support too. At the end of your ride, a bountiful luncheon, prepared by the Cloverdale Rotary Club and served with wine, awaits you in Cloverdale on the grounds of the Historic Mount Carmel Church, about 100 yards north of the Asti Winery. This delicious bountiful lunch is included in each riders paid registration.

Additional lunches can be purchased for $35.00 for family and friends during the online registration process. The Rotary Club of Cloverdale will adhere to Sonoma County Public Health Dept. guidelines in place at the time of the event. Register on line at https://www.astitourdevine.com/

CYNTHIA’S DOG GROOMING

Presents:

Wally

Dog of the Month

Myths abound regarding the COVID vaccine. Alexander Valley Healthcare (AVH), Cloverdale’s wellness and primary care center partner, is here to bust myths and keep us all healthy. Here are the facts:

Boosters: As of 8/18/2021, the CDC recommends EVERYONE who had an mRNA vaccine should receive a third dose of the vaccine eight months after their second dose. For example, if you had your second Moderna dose in
February, the earliest you’re eligible for the booster is the first week in October. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are both mRNA vaccines. Like a recipe, the mRNA vaccine instructs our bodies to recognize the virus and to make antibodies to fight it. You will likely be protected from the virus but if you do get it, symptoms will be lessened, or absent.

What about the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Janssen vaccine? The J&J Janssen vaccine was released in the U.S. in March 2021. It is based on a harmless version of a different virus to deliver information to the body that helps protect you. No recommendation for a J&J booster dose has been released. Go to https://www.cdc.gov for more information.

Which vaccine should I get for the booster? Your third dose should be the same brand as the first and second.

Oh no, I forgot what brand of vaccine I got the first time! That’s ok! All COVID vaccines administered in the state of California are registered in the state’s vaccine database. Call or come into Alexander Valley Healthcare for your vaccine record.

Where can I get a booster? Various entities provide the public with boosters including AVH. Check for dates and times and schedule your booster appointment at: www.alexandervalleyhealthcare.org

You can still get a booster vaccine from AVH, even if you are not an AVH patient or did not receive your initial COVID vaccine from AVH. AVH is here to support our wonderful patients and community in conquering this pandemic.

Where can I get tested for COVID? Free testing at AVH is available by appointment for anyone. Call 894-4229 to request a COVID test appointment.

Visit www.alexandervalleyhealthcare.org for up-to-date COVID information.

27th Annual

by David Maciel
Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place

Creamy Lemon Chicken

This is a great sauce that has a very creamy texture without butter. It can be used on chicken, fish or veggies. I serve it with pasta or rice but a nice salad can work as well
Ingredients
Two chicken breasts boneless & skin off
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup vegetable stock or water can be used
One large egg yolk
½ cup chopped garlic & parsley mixed well
Flour for dredging
Lay the chicken on a flat surface and cut horizontally and open the chicken like a book
Lightly salt and pepper each side then dredge in flour.
Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan large enough to fit the chicken
comfortably. Place the floured chicken and brown on each side about ten minutes on medium heat making sure not to burn the flour.
Add the garlic & parsley mixture and veggie stock, mix well. Cover and simmer for ten minutes
While that cooks, add the egg yolk to the lemon juice and mix very well with a pinch of salt
Uncover the chicken and add the lemon mixture stirring to insure it mixes well. The sauce will start to thicken quickly. If is too thick add a little veggie stock. Let simmer for a minute
or two.