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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Spinach and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe
by David MacielSponsored by Ray’s Food Place, Furber Plaza May brings warmer weather & Mother’s Day and this flank steak recipe will keep Mom smiling. I’ve made this several times and it’s always a hit. It pairs well with a cold pasta salad & a nice glass of...
Cort Harold Amelung
Oct. 5, 1930-Dec 7, 2025Cort Harold Amelung, a lifelong Cloverdale native, passed away suddenly yet peacefully at home following recent health challenges, leaving behind a life deeply tied to the community he always called home. The Amelung name has long been part of...
Virginia “Ginny” Malvesti (Giovannetti)
August 6, 1942 - March 18, 2026Giovannetti. A 1960 graduate of Cloverdale High. She attended Chico State University. She taught elementary education in Woodland and Healdsburg and in later years worked at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Ginny was preceded in death by her...
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