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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Asian Tomato Salad Recipe
by David Maciel Sponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza In September tomatoes are at the peak of the season. This Asian styled recipe calls for cherry tomatoes you can substitute large slices of your favorite tomato. I used basil & cilantro combination, and it...
In Loving Memory of Darrell Lee Petersen
May 29, 1941–August 3, 2025It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed friend, Darrell Lee Petersen. Darrell relocated to Cloverdale as a child, with his parents, Bert and Virginia Petersen, moving from Tacoma, Washington. Darrell had four...
Celebrate Richard “Dick” Wallace
April 11, 1936 – June 13, 2025Richard “Dick” Wallace, a retired mission designer who originated the Jet Propulsion Laboratory peanut tradition for JPL mission personnel, passed away on June 12, 2025 at age 84 in Cloverdale CA. In 1978 to 1982, as a member of the...
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