Cazadero Communications by Natasha Pehrson - April 2017

As I peer out of the windows of my cozy cyber-hut, there is a combination of heavy fog , clouds and a bit of sunshine. We are about to officially leave the very wet winter behind with the advent of the Vernal Equinox and we have been enjoying more light in the evenings.

I had the opportunity to contact Supervisor Lynda Hopkins’ office regarding community opposition regarding the possibility of making King Ridge Road and Cazadero Highway a detour as work is commenced on Hwy#1 north of Jenner. I passed on the concerns of Cazadero Community Club members and others to ask CalTrans not to approve this bypass. I have been informed by Susan Upchurch from the Supervisor’s office that The Sonoma County Road Dept. has recommended that the detour not be used. I also was told that some pot-hole patching has been done on Ft. Ross Rd. We expect more road repair when weather permits. I would suggest that anyone with concerns re the road or other things that impact Cazadero call directly to Supervisor Hopkins office.

The Cazadero Community Club will meet on Tuesday, April 4th-7 p.m. at Firehall#1. All are welcome to help plan events, including this year’s Old Time BBQ, which benefit the entire community. Dues are only $10 (Individual) or $15 (Family) and are payable to P.O. Box 3,Cazadero 95421.

The Annual Pole Mountain Breakfast will be held at the same Firehall on Sunday, April 23rd, beginning at 8 a.m. A delicious way to begin your day and help support the only privately funded fire outlook in Sonoma County. See you there!

As we transition (with luck) to a drier time of the year, remember Cazadero Supply’s 1st Saturday 15% Discount Day, which offers a large selection of items for your home, garden and vehicle projects. Both the Duncans Mills and Cazadero General Stores feature a good assortment of daily groceries and locally produced specialty items.

Downtown Cazadero will soon have the addition of longtime local Margie Cramer’s new shop next to the General store and P.O. ‘Caz Central’ will feature several components, including the Cazadero Hysterical Society, ‘What Goes Round’ collectibles and a variety of local artists works. Look for a May opening. Sounds like a good downtown addition!

April is looking to be a fun and adventurous month for the students at Montgomery Elementary School. From April 10th to the 12th Mrs. Mercieca’s 6th-8th grade students will be going on an overnight field trip to Alliance Redwoods. On April 13th, Ms. Port’s K-2nd grade students are hosting their annual Spring Brunch with an Egg Hunt later in the day. April 14th is a local Holiday and there will be NO SCHOOL. On April 21st, Mr. Sotak’s 3rd and 4th grade students are going on a field trip to San Francisco. They will enjoy a day with the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, Voyage of Explorers at The Embarcadero, Pier 40.

The Russian River Jewish Community will celebrate Passover, the Festival of Freedom, with a community seder on Thursday, April 13th, 5 p.m. at theMonte Rio Community Center. Reservations are requested and there is a low fee and potluck dish requirement. Please call 632 545 for more info.

The lovely Sky Garden may be expanding. Please contact Cathy at schezer@comcast regarding volunteering.

I wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAYS to Tyler Cole, turning 27 on the 2nd, Wes Parmeter on the 5th, J.J. Marek enjoys the 7th, Hannah Lockhart-Murley will be 26 on the 9th, Corina Ryan celebrates on the 12th, along with locally grown Chris Caplan,who will be 27, Brooke Brady on the 14th, Ryan Port-Sonenshine on the 18th, Christian Madrone on the 21st, Steve Parmeter on the 22nd, Liza Brown on the 26th and Justin Thaman on the 27th.