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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...
February 2024 Editor’s Note
It’s February - the LOVE month. I read this recently: “I am grateful for precious friendships in my life. The joy of sharing with others and finding humor in our mutual flaws – that’s friendship. Relationships are precious.” Let’s have this month be about patience...
Vegetable Curry Recipe ~ David Maciel
Cooking with David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza As we embark on 2024 it’s the time of the year when I reflect on my life. Like many I want to knock off a few holiday pounds. I look for recipes that are filling and rich in flavor but low in...
City of Cloverdale ~ January 2024
Update on City of Cloverdale’s Two-Year Budget ProcessA formally articulated budget and sound fiscal policies provide the foundation for assuring the City’s long-term fiscal sustainability while allowing the city to fund essential city services such as Police, Park...
Courtney Jade Davis Memoriam
February 06, 1991 – January 05, 2008Courtney (our shining star from above) You always loved the celestial. It was so great when you were younger to go in your bedroom and see the glow in the dark stars all over your ceiling and all the sun, moon and star things you...
Celebrate Norman E. Pardini
1948 – 2023Norman Pardini “Norm” born July 3, 1948, in Cloverdale, to parents Henry and Lena Pardini. He lived in Cloverdale for 74 years before moving to Ukiah, Ca in 2022. On the same day Norm was born the Cloverdale Food Center opened. At age 10, Norm began working...
Editor’s Note January 2024
It’s a fresh new year! Are you the type of person who writes out a detailed list of New Year’s resolutions or are you more like me - a shrug and a sigh “Well, I’ll do the best I can”? A fresh calendar is like a clean house or a clean car, it’s satisfying and gives a...
Sweet Potato Cranberry Bake Recipe
Cooking with David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber PlazaDecember is always a festive time of the year for me in the kitchen. Christmas & New Years dinners I pull out all the stops to celebrate. This sweet potato & cranberry dish will pair well...
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