July 2020 Edition
April 24 Editor’s Note
The warmth of the spring sun feels so good after our rainy winter. Now it’s time to haul out the outdoor cushions, the shade umbrellas, sweep the patio, clean out the fountain, make some iced tea and grab a good book. I just finished Sir Patrick Stewart’s book and...
Ham with Bourbon, Molasses & Pecan Glaze
Cooking with David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza Easter is always a nice bone-in ham at our dinner table. I love this sweet nutty glaze with the smokiness of ham. You can use a boneless ham but not the pre-sliced hams. Happy Easter. Ingredients •...
Celebrate Michael Driver
Micheal Drive passed away on Sunday night, February 4th, 2024. Originally born in Newark, New Jersey, Michael moved to Sonoma County in the 1980s. He became a member of the Cloverdale community in 2003. He is known as an amazing father, friend, basketball coach,...
Live Music at La Tequila
The musicians are: Oscar Calderon - Vocals and guitar, Mal Tornay - Percussion/Conga drums, Ubi Whitaker – Bass, Rudy Luehs – Keyboard, and Tony Davids – Trombone.“The Rice & Bean Project” is a group of professional musicians who have individually been playing for...
Leo Giovannetti
October 5, 1945 – February 8, 2024Son of the late A. Joseph and Dina Giovannetti. A 1963 graduate of Cloverdale High. He attended SRJC, Humboldt State and Sonoma state. He spent a 36-year career teaching and coaching at Armijo High School, Fairfield. Survived by wife...
City of Cloverdale ~ March 2024
Updates from the Police, Finance, Public Works, and Planning DepartmentsPolice Department:Under the direction of Chief Parker, the Cloverdale Police Department has undergone significant changes in its personnel and leadership, reflecting its ongoing commitment to...
Celebrate Susan Lewman
Susan Lewman, a.k.a."Grandma Susie", "Sue" or "Curly Sue" passed away peacefully at home in Cloverdale surrounded by her family on January 25, 2024, at 96. Susan was born in Turlock, CA in 1927 and spent most of her life living in the bay area and the valley. Although...
March 2024 Editor’s Note
As I write this, I am sitting on my balcony on the Crown Princess cruising back from Mexico. This is the exact ship that we will be on for the first annual Cloverdale Connect Cruise to Alaska this May. We will sail out of SF under the Golden Gate Bridge on the Crown...
Crispy Sesame Chicken with a Sticky Asian Sauce Recipe
Cooking with David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza I’ve traveled to Hong Kong & many provinces in China and have always enjoyed the spices & sauces used in many Chinese recipes. This sesame sticky chicken combines sweet & heat - it’s...
Update on City of Cloverdale’s Budget Process- Revenue Sources ~ February 2024
ContinuedAs the City Council and City staff embark on preparation of the City’s budget in early 2024, it is helpful to understand the revenue sources including funds that support the City’s programs, project and activities. Here is an overview of two key sources of...
Celebrate Jude Latchford
September 22, 1943 – January 11, 2024“that is all I want”The last Christmas gift I gave my mom was to promise her that since she was the first one to hold me in her arms when I was born, that I would be holding her when she passed. I cannot describe the smile, but she...
Courtney Jade Davis ~Feb 24
February 6, 1991 – January 5, 2008January 5th marked 16 years that we have been delivering a can of corn to friends and family in Courtney’s memory. We distribute 221-321 cans of Green Giant corn, which was one of Courtney’s favorites. If you did not receive a can...
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