July 2020 Edition
Celebrate Thelma Irene Groom
On November 15, 2023, Thelma Groom peacefully passed away three days prior to her 104th birthday. She was surrounded by her loving family. Thelma was born in Santa Rosa where she lived with her parents until her marriage to Elijah J. (Bud) Groom in 1947. She was a...
Celebrate Herbert “Herbie” Steiner
Herbert “Herbie” Steiner 1938-2023Herb Steiner passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Rosa surrounded by family on October 14, 2023 at the age of 85. Herb, fondly known as "Herbie," was born on January 26, 1938, and spent his childhood in Galt, California. He was...
Celebrate John Aaron Ball
John Aaron BallJohn Ball, born June 2, 1947, lost his battle with cancer on October 26, 2023 at home with his loving family surrounding him. Everyone knows John affectionately as “Pa”. He will be so very missed by his wife of 59 years, Peggy (Ma); three kids – Shawn...
City of Cloverdale ~ December 23
Honoring Retiring Police Chief Ferguson and Welcoming Our Next Chief Chris ParkerAs we near the end of 2023, the City of Cloverdale would like to inform the community of some significant changes that are set to take place at the Cloverdale Police Department. These...
Editor’s Note ~ December 23
I’m a warm weather person. However December is my favorite month. Everyone makes an effort to be kind and generous, there are sparkling lights everywhere, all the kids are so excited – there’s just a positive feeling of celebration and joy. Here in Cloverdale, we...
Turkey à la King Recipe
Cooking with David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber PlazaIn November we celebrate one of my favorite holidays. Thanksgiving. I love the smell of a roasting turkey and like most families there is always plenty of leftovers. My mom aways used the leftover...
In Memory Tamarind Blackmon Driver
“Time does not dim your star, nor our memory of you. May you rest in peace.”Tamarind Blackmon Driver passed away on 11/3/2018, born 11/14/1997. He lived his entire life in Cloverdale and attended all 3 schools there, graduating from Cloverdale High School in 2015. He...
City of Cloverdale ~ November 2023
Paving the Way for a More Walkable, Bikeable FutureHere are some important updates on current transportation planning efforts within the City of Cloverdale, designed to make our community more accessible and enjoyable. These initiatives include the creation of an...
November 23 Editor’s Note
Fall is a bit of a melancholy time for me each year with the skies darkening and the daylight hours becoming shorter. The falling leaves remind me that it is also the time of year both my father and my brother passed decades ago. In the last few years, we have lost...
Cheesy Gourmet Pigs In A Blankets Recipe
Cooking with David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber PlazaWhen our son was little, I always looked for an easy dinner on Halloween like pigs in a blanket. I put a twist on this recipe to give it a more gourmet taste that should satisfy any appetite. These...
Lisa Ann Cacace
Lisa Ann Cacace was born in Yonkers, New York on July 17, 1959. She passed away from a sudden illness at home on September 8, 2023. Lisa moved to Sonoma County in 1978 after majoring in business at SFU. She was a manager at several local businesses and was plant...
Celebrate Doris Mitzi Tait Valera
July 26, 1953-August 31, 2023As rare as the blue moon itself, Mitzi Valera lay to rest on such a magical day, August 31, 2023, after battling multiple factors including strokes. She was born in San Francisco to Ray Tait and Mercedes Green. She was the oldest of her...
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