Mother’s Day breakfast tradition
EDITOR: It’s been 17 years since the first Cloverdale Kiwanis sponsored Mother’s Day Breakfast, and what a tradition. Speaking of traditions, if you’ve got one for Mother’s Day that doesn’t include the Kiwanis Breakfast, then maybe it’s time to revisit what you are doing.
The menu includes pancakes, sliced ham, scrambled eggs, fresh strawberries and several choices of beverage, all-you-can-eat. Every mother who walks in the door is given a carnation.
The price is right – just $10 for adults and $7 for children. But, maybe even more importantly, all the proceeds from this event will be used to reward deserving seniors at Cloverdale High School with academic scholarships. So, reward yourself with a fantastic breakfast and in the process know that you are doing a very good deed.
Here are the details of the event. It’s being held on Sunday, May 13 at the Cloverdale High School cafeteria from 8 to 11:30 a.m. We hope many of you in Cloverdale start a new Mother’s Day tradition and that we see you all there.
Sue Cummins
Kiwanis Club of Cloverdale
Get the facts straight
EDITOR: The “Feeding Frenzy” letter published May 3 is completely untrue and slanderous. There was a lot more to this incident that was left unmentioned.
For example, a female had to be escorted to her vehicle because she was fearful of Shawn [Bovee]. Then there was also the police intervention due to Shawn threatening others. Shawn was a city official … how unofficial is it to act and behave in this manner? Shawn may be an “extremely polite and respectful” man; however, he was not acting as such the night of April 24, 2018. Shawn simply did not just “bound up the stairs.” He had others fearful, which should not be dismissed or undermined. Nobody deserves to be fearful at a meeting for our city due to aggressive and threatening behavior.
Please get your facts straight. In addition, feel free to watch the meeting for yourselves on YouTube: Cloverdale City Council on April 24, 2018. Mayor Palla, along with the rest of the city council, is doing a terrific job for our city and to undermine that is ridiculous. Mayor Palla has served our city for many years and to slander him under false pretenses is wrong. He is very dedicated to our city and for that we are all blessed.
Michelle Smith
Cloverdale
Christmas in June for Food Pantry
EDITOR: Christmas is coming early this year. Even earlier than usual. Yes, Christmas in June benefitting the Cloverdale Food Pantry is happening June 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Put it on your calendar and plan to help those who need it the most.
The Cloverdale community, the Lions, Rotary, Good Shepherd Church, other organizations as well as so many of our great neighbors stepped up last year to make this event a success. Let’s make this year even better.
During summer months, the Cloverdale Food Pantry supplies are dramatically depleted. To cover the shortage, the pantry must purchase most of the food except the fruits and vegetables gleaned by gardeners who donate their excess. The food purchased is between $300 to $500 a month but during the summer, monthly costs jump to $500 to $800 and sometimes more. This puts a dent in the pantry’s meager bank account.
Christmas in June will be held at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 205 W. First St. on Wednesday, June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments and appetizers will be served along with a specialty winetasting. There will be community activities to help the food pantry as well.
You are asking how you can help. There are many ways. with some listed below:
Bring 20-pound bags of rice, beans and canned food, such as vegetables, tuna and peanut butter; Donation of appetizers for the event; Donation of refreshments for the event, such as bottled water; Financial donations to help defray the pantry’s expenses; Come and support the event.
Please contact the food pantry at 328-2147 with questions and how you and your organization can help. We always need volunteers. Help make hunger take a holiday.
M J Dellaquila
Chair, Christmas in June benefitting the
Cloverdale Food Pantry
