From the Editor
It’s officially Fall and we’re about to jump into the holiday season full of events. I personally have just returned from the annual Tater Tot Festival in Ontario Oregon, the birthplace of the Ore Ida tater tot. It’s hard to top that for fun. However, right here in our community, coming up we have several music events, Geyserville Fall Colors, Ray Pesce’s Pasta Fundraiser for the Senior Center, the Kiwanis Race, Rotary Asti Tour de Vine, a pumpkin pie bake-off, and so much more to enjoy!
Featured in this issue, catch up with the Donkey King and learn more about Oscar’s Place. It’s a great story and an insight about what he’s accomplished. You’ll also find statements from City Council candidates, we introduce our new FFA reporter, and you can ask yourself “What would Dolly do?”
“Think about what brings you joy and lean into it. You don’t have to open a donkey sanctuary to find joy. Just lean into whatever brings you joy.”
See you around town!
Dana
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Celebrate Florence Pauline Ottoboni
Oct. 5, 1930-Dec 7, 2025Florence was born on October 5, 1930, in Oakland CA to Mario and Jeanne Cuttica. In 1946, she and her parents moved to Cloverdale where she attended and graduated from Cloverdale High School. She met the love of her life, Nathaniel “Albie”...
Mediterranean Veggie Pasta
by David MacielSponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza In January if you’re like me I try to take off those holiday pounds. This gluten free pasta dish is low in calories and very satisfying. You can substitute any pasta and add cooked chicken or shrimp to mix it...
Celebrate Erma Burden
February 6, 1991 – January 5, 2008Our wonderful Mom/Grandma passed December 4th, 2025. She was an amazing woman who loved life and faced each day with joy. She turned 106 on Dec. 2nd. We used to ask her what her secret was to such a long life and she always said she...
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