July 2020 Edition
Turning My Pain Into Purpose
Holly HuntOctober 18th of 2023, was, and will always be, the worst day of my life. My family and I lost my middle son Robert Sterling, to what was deemed an accidental overdose of Fentanyl. His coroner report showed 10 times the lethal dose of this deadly drug, which...
Editor’s Note May 2024
This month about 40 of our Cloverdale Connect readers and I, plus our travel partner Cloverdale Travel, are headed to Alaska aboard the beautiful Crown Princess. This is the first annual Cloverdale Connect cruise and I am so excited. Alaska has extraordinary scenery...
Cream of Asparagus and Sweet Roasted Italian Pepper Soup Recipe
Cooking with David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza April brings fresh asparagus and I love to make soup with the tender ends. I add roasted sweet Italian peppers to kick up the flavor. Ingredients • 3 slices of bacon diced• 2 tablespoons unsalted...
2024 Elections ~ City of Cloverdale 4-24
Here is an update on the recent primary elections held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, plus valuable information regarding the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election often referred to as the Presidential Election, as well as crucial details for those interested in...
Celebrate Susi Laurice
1946 – 2024 Mary Susan Laurice, best known as “Susi,” passed away at home in Yorkville surrounded by her family on January 30, 2024. Susi was born in Evanston, Illinois on December 8, 1946, and grew up in Chicago. Newly married, in 1968, Susi and her husband, Doug,...
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...
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