Cazadero Communications by Natasha Pehrson — March 2020

As I write this close to the end of February, I am astonished by the fact of NO rain at all this month! In fact, a summery swath of 70-plus days has caused many flowering trees, shrubs and yes daffodils to adorn our yards and by-ways. The large redwoods outside of my airy cyber-hut are a bit dusty and the hillsides by the river are very green and very dry.

I hope that you have all voted in the March 3rd Primary Election. Not voting guarantees that you have no right to complain! Some pundits have claimed in the past that voting just encourages the scoundrels! Some truth there, but you may also vote them out!!

The students at the Montgomery Elementary School will have their Spring break from March 16-20, with classes resuming on March 23rd. Preparation will then take place for the annual state testing.

The regular monthly meeting of the Cazadero Community Club will resume on Tuesday, March 10th-7 p.m. at Firehall #1. Please join your neighbors in organizing great events which benefit the entire community! Annual dues are low: $15.00 for Individuals and $25.00 for families. Club mailing address is P.O. Box 3, Cazadero California, 95421 to mail in your dues or donations.

*Correction* Passover begins on the evening of April 8th. The River Jewish Community will hold its annual Passover Seder on Friday, April 10, at the pleasant Monte Rio Community Center. Starting at 5 p.m. there will be ritual readings, tasty potluck with home-made matzoh ball soup-accompanied by wonderful music by members of Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble. Please call 632 5545 for more information and reservations(suggested).

The folks at Cazadero Supply are happy to help you with your garden, vehicle and household projects and are now open Monday-Friday. Raymond's Bakery offers live music and Pizza on Friday Nights until 9 p.m. Remember their fine baked goods are available at many farmer's markets* throughout the county. Both the Cazadero and Duncans Mills General Stores have a good selection of daily groceries, plus terrific sandwiches and locally-grown meats and wines. Check out the Duncans Mills tea Shop for a wonderful assortment of teas and related gift items.

I wish a Very happy March birthday to Shawn Sheets on the 6th, Nikki Canelis on the 13th, Wyatt Parmeter and Annie Austin on the 16th and William Grider has his day on the 24th. My dear friend poet Susan Kennedy will celebrate on the 31st along with Taj Hart.

Enjoy Spring and maybe a tad more rain. Please call me at