Monte Rio Musings by Chuck Ramsey - June 2017
Summer is approaching and the state of our River communities has improved significantly these last few months. You can see the change on the streets in Guerneville thanks to highly-engaged citizenry and business owners taking back our community.
Lynda Hopkins, the Sheriff’s Department, and CHP have responded to our needs. While there is still much work to focus on going forward, our communities have never been better represented. As of press time, theRussian River Alliance with its member community organizations now have solid representation from Guerneville to Cazadero.One voice representing the lower Russian River area. Working together for our residents, businesses, and our tourists. I am so proud of the endless hours our volunteers are putting in, the support from the community, businesses, and government partners, and most of all the results! We are a diverse community and while you can never please everyone, with civil discourse, hard work, and perseverance, change does happen. It’s all good.
In Guerneville, the old Mercantile building should be reopening with new shops and a freshly painted exterior shortly. The Surrey Gym of Guerneville should also be opening soon. In Monte Rio we have Lovett’s Nursery that just opened.Larry Lovett is an old time Monte Rio resident who has owned the property since 2000. He operated Lovett Roofing in the past. His new nursery is open 7 days a week through the summer. He gets flowers and vegetable plants delivered weekly. If you don’t see what you are looking for he can order it, and on larger orders even deliver to you. It’s great to have a nursery back in town. Stop by and check it out if you haven’t already.
In Duncans Mills- Other business news includes Duncans Mills Brewing Company. This will be a small craft beer brewery located at the Blue Heron. You can still get all your favorite beers at the Blue, while trying some home brewed beer! There is some other possible historic local watering hole news in the works, but time will tell! In the meantime, visit and support Tom at the Blue while he continues to work his magic.
In Monte Rio- Upcoming events of interest include OUTwatch’s Shorts at the River film fest SaturdayJune 3rd 7pm at the Rio Theater and Café featuring eight great films. outwatchfilmfest.org
Sunday, June 4th is the Monte Rio Triathlon.
Our biggest event of the year, Fireworks, Water Parade and Big Rocky Games, will beSunday July 2nd. This is sponsored by Monte Rio Chamber, Monte Rio Rec & Park, and Monte Rio Fire.
Later in July on Thursday, July 27th is the 106th annual Monte Rio Variety Show put on by theBohemian Club. Time after Time, traditions run deep here and we love it that way. monterioshow.org.
