A world of wonder in Cazadero
'Tis a glorious late Spring morning on our ridge above Austin Creek, between the great pacific and the Russian River! Very watery indeed.
Speaking of which, the late and very welcome rains were splendid, but we are now at the onset of extreme fire danger. The magnificent redwoods surrounding my airy cyber-hut are greatly benefited of course by the fog, but the rest of the trees and plants are not so lucky! So we must, as stewards of of our local lands and ultimately of the entire planet, learn how to live and yes, thrive, using less of this precious and finite resource.
Please do vote on or before the June 7 Primary Election. I would never tell you what or who to vote for, but simply encourage you to participate in the process.
The next monthly meeting of the Cazadero Community Club will be held on Wednesday, June 8 at 6 p.m. at Firehall #1. Please join your neighbors in planning great events which benefit the entire community, Currently the amazing Old Time BBQ is scheduled for Sunday, September 4th at the Cazadero Performing Arts Camp. This fabulous BBQ also features a pie baking contest,Bingo, terrific raffle, dessert table presented by the Cazadero Community Church, cold drinks offered by the Cazadero Volunteer Fire Dept.and live music. The event directly benefits local groups, including the CVFD and Ft. Ross VFD, MES, and others. Tix will be available soon at the Caz General Store and from individual Caz Club members.
I congratulate MES 2022 Graduate Julianna Caddell and wish her great success in her further academic pursuits. I also salute the MES Boosters Club and all staff members for their dedication in these challenging times.
The Cazadero Community Club recently awarded Emily Weiss, daughter of Raymond's Bakery founder Mark Weiss, a helpful scholarship upon her 2022 graduation from West County HS. It is important that our students appreciate the community's care for them.
I am happily announcing that the Guerneville Public Library will reopen on June 2 after extensive remodeling. The River Friends of the Library has postponed their Book and Bake Sale, with date TBA.
The Cazadero Community Club's road clean-up crew will be out from 9-12 on Saturday, July 9th on the whole length of Cazadero Hwy. Do look out for them in their bright vests and of course, DO NOT LITTER!! Please call Terry G. at (707) 632-6127 for info on helping. I was horrified to hear of last year's haul of 100s of pounds of trash-BOO!
Remember Caz Supply for its incredible assortment of garden, home and vehicular products to assist you with ongoing projects. Talk to Don regarding tires and batteries too. Raymond's Bakery is currently offering take-out only for its delicious baked goods.
The wonderful Redwood Empire Food Bank offers groceries each 1st Wednesday from 10-11 in Jenner, adjacent to the Sea Store. The helpful volunteers from the Jenner Community Club will put the items directly in your vehicle. There is also a food drop-off in Cazadero each 2nd Monday from noon -2, at the corner of King Ridge Rd.and Old Cazadero Rd.
We are fortune to live in a usually peaceful community Folks help each other- as it should be. Racism and bigotry are evil and soul-destroying. We are all here together and need the 'glue' of fellowship.
A few years back I was involved with the Sonoma County Human Rights Commission's 'Hate Crime Prevention Network' project. The group formed, spear-headed by Bob Young of Cafe' Bazaar and assisted by Sheriff Dave Anderson, who all participated in making sure that business owners in Guerneville and later in Monte Rio knew what to do when faced with hate incidents. Almost 100% of Guerneville and all of Monte Rio businesses signed up for (free) training. We were the pioneers in this type of direct action in preventing and stopping hate spech and hate crimes. You will see our red 'HATE STOPS HERE' decals which were designed by late Guerneville artist John DeSalvio. I am very proud of my time as chair of the West County Community Action Committee and know that we made a difference to the benefit of the community and visitors. We met regularly with groups forming from Cloverdale to Petaluma, and a Sonoma State and the SRJC.
I send a Special Happy and Loving 52nd Wedding Anniversary wish to my dear husband Gregorio Pehrson. It seems like only yesterday. I still have a piece of our wedding cake in the freezer. to all.
Happy June anniversaries and birthdays to all!
Celebrate Father's Day on June 19th and King Kamehameha Day on June 11th. And of course our Independence Day of July 4th.
Remember that you may test your GMRS radio each Weds. at 6:30 p.m. to find out your range. New repeater stations will be working soon.
Please drive carefully and call me at 6325545 or email mayawrld@sonic.net with info for your Cazadero Column!
