Cazadero Communications by Natasha Pehrson - July 2017
As I write this the Summer Solstice nears, and the early sunrise and longer daylight hours encourage us to be outside. The majestic redwoods around my airy cyber-hut are outlined by clear blue skies. The grads have graduated, Father’s Day meets with the first Day of Summer and many weddings are planned.
The Cazadero Community Club is currently focusing on their biggest fund-raising event, the fabulous Old Time BBQ, to be held on Sunday, September 3rd, from 12-5 p.m. at the Cazadero Performing Arts Camp. Many volunteers are needed to present this quintessential Cazadero celebration, which was begun in 1979 and has always featured the participation of the Cazadero Volunteer Fire Department and the Community Club. Expect a great tri-tip and chicken BBQ, with all the fixins’, dedicated ‘Chinese Auction’, Bingo, children’s games and cool beverages sold by the Cazadero Firefighters Association. Great pie baking contest and more! Luscious desserts, including contest pies, will, be offered by the Cazadero Community Church. You may soon buy pre-event tickets (requested) at the Cazadero and Duncans Mills general stores. Join the Caz Club in planning wonderful events which benefit the entire community. The next Club Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 11th-7 p.m. at Firehall #1.
The Annual Cazadero Fireman’s BBQ and Dance will be held at Firehall #1 on Saturday, July 22nd from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m.for food and to Midnight for the music. Firefighters remind us all to cut dry vegetation near our homes and to have readable address number signs
Raymond’s Bakery continues to have Friday Pizza Nights, with wonderful live music. RememberCazadero Supply’s 1st Saturday 15% Discount Day, with many great items for your home, garden and vehicle projects. The small town of Duncans Mills continues to amaze me with its prolific shops and eateries, and I do recommend many of them. Mr Trombly’s Teas and Table offers tasty varieties and home decor. TheDuncan’s Mills General Store, ably run by Cazaderans Darryl and Justine, has delicious made-on-site ‘Cowboy Jerky’ and other smoked meats and fish. Fresh produce, everyday groceries and many specials such as Caz Gal’s Glycerine soaps, entice local and visitor alike. TheCazadero General Store is also now run by Justine and Darryl and is very handy for daily groceries and great sandwiches! Do check out the new downtown shop ‘Caz Central’ for wonderful handmade items created by your neighbors!
I am pleased to announce the release of local poet Shashana Kane Proctor’s new book “Cave of the Casting Bones”. Please call her at 632-5761 for availability. We are very lucky to have such talented writers here among us, including Mike Tuggle, Sonoma County poet laureate 2008-2009, Gregorio Pehrson, author of “Magic Mountain Almanac” plus very wise poet Susan Kennedy and others.
A very fascinating book has recently caught my eye: “Sacred Sonoma” by Beth Winegarner. Not a ‘woo-woo’ book at all! I quote page #141 re our Austin Creek area. “Cazadero, like many places among the redwoods and fog is full of ghost stories. One day in 1893 the Northwest Pacific Railroad was running a train, led by engine #9, to bring tourists through a town called Ingram to Cazadero. Austin Creek was flooding and the train got trapped near the outpost known as Elim Grove. The train bridge gave way, toppling one of the cars into the raging creek. Seven men died, but only 6 bodies were recovered immediately. Later an Indian man came to town accompanied by his dogs, heard the news of the lost man and said that he could find the missing body. He went down top the creek, lit a candle, placed to on a shingle and set it out onto the water. It floated downstream for about a mile, then the shingle started spinning, the candle went out and the dogs began to bark. The Indian suggested that the townsfolk dig there; when they did so, they found the body of the lost man. Today residents and visitors alike have reported feeling negative spiritual energy from certain pools fed by Austin Creek and tributaries.”.
Check the website for CazSonoma Inn for their event updates. A lovely spot, the Inn has a good restaurant and perfect wedding sites.
We have many July birthdays to celebrate, beginning with Jeanne Ruggles on the 4th, along with Jorden Merel. Arissa Ellis, the granddaughter of Toni Parmeter, has hers on the 10th, Irm Sikorski on the 13th, Taryn Parmeter on the 14th, Kienne Sikora turns 29 on the 16th, along with Todd Parmeter, Doug Parmeter on the 17th, Casey Chambers, Toni Parmeter, Azalea Hubiak and Casey Chambers will celebrate on the 19th, Dave Jackson on the 22nd, my sweet friend Lilah Tuggle of Duncan’s Mills will enjoy the 26th, Jenna Parmeter on the 28th and tie-dye Queen and dear friend Nancy Caplan celebrates on the 31st.
Enjoy Summer and drive carefully.
