Cazadero Communications by Natasha Pehrson - May 2020
Foggy skies outside of my cozy cyber-hut parted for blue on a late April day. The large redwoods grow straight up to fifty and sixty feet! I feel a bit protected by their very presence.
As we settle into spring, we are all adjusting to vast changes in our lives. I asked some local folks a few questions regarding basic actions while at home.
Elaine lives above Northwood and tells me that there are two in her household and that the other person shops. She does order supplements online and does not always get dressed. She reminds us that April 22 was the fiftieth Earthday and that the pandemic has cleared the air of much pollution. If free to go, she would hit the beach.
There is one in the household at Kathie's in Caz and she does go shopping and also cooks. She doesn't make any online purchases and does get dressed. She would like to resume her movie nights with friends.
David, in Caz, has two in the household and one usually shops. Both do cook. He does get dressed and orders pet food and household supplies online. He would go to open his business in Guerneville.
Nancy has two in her household and one shops. She does order pet food and household supplies online. She does get dressed and would go to the ocean.
Linda in Caz has two in the household. Both shop and one cooks. Both do get dressed and do not order online. She would go to Trader Joe's.
Caz Gal has one in the household and one shops and cook. She does orders some food online. She does get dressed and works on her lovely old furniture with beeswax and would take the dog to Doran Beach.
Gregorio in Caz has two in the household. One shops and both cook. The do get dressed and don't order anything online. He would go to the Salsa Bar at El Favorito in Sebastopol.
I have two in my household and one shops. Both cook, with no online ordering. Both get dressed and I would go to the Boathouse in Bodega Bay and the Head.
If you are tired of cooking, remember that some of our great local restaurants offer take-out or curbside pick-up or delivery. Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery in Duncans Mills has a very efficient tent system for yummy baked goods, fresh roasted coffee beans or beverages. Check with. Raymond's Bakery regarding their take-out offerings.Cape Fear Cafe in Duncans Mills has take-out available, and bothDuncans and Cazadero General Stores have sandwiches and soups to go. The Rio Grill@Lucy's in Monte Rio has a variety of take-outs, as does the wonderful Lightwave Cafe next to the skate Park on Bohemian Highway. They feature tasty Israeli/Middle Eastern and California dishes and excellent baked goods. Both.Main Street and Smart Pizzeria in Guerneville offer take-out, plus the Tapatia Taco truck is always reliable, located in the Safeway lot corner. Cazadero Supply continues to have many items that you need for household, garden and vehicular projects.
The Cazadero community Club sends greetings to all members and others. The monthly First Tuesday meetings at 7:00 pm at Firehall #1 will resume. Dues of $15 for individuals and $25 per family, may be sent to P.O. Box 3, Cazadero, 95421.
I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alby Kass of Guerneville, a hard reality, who passed away on March 31 at the age of 89. Alby was a generous, wise and talented person, who co-founded the Russian River Jewish Community, sang traditional Yiddish songs, often with Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble. He, and wife Wallie, operated theRiverlane Resort in the middle of Guerneville and helped to found the Russian River Jazz Festival. His two sons and their wives, Larry and Perry, Jonathon and Sarah, and their four children (collectively), all really love the River. Hearing Alby sing Go Down Moses at Passover was an absolute rite of passage. Rest in peace - Alav Hashalom Alby!
We also mourn the loss of true River Rat Doug Norton of Monte Rio at age 68, He was a fervent Giant's fan and attended the World Series parades in 2010 and 2012. I always think of him dressed as the Chupa Cabra on Halloween in Mexico. Here's to games at Mays Field!
I wish a very happy May birthday to Marisa Heminway on the 5th and Kelly Amanda Pence on the 6th. Happy anniversary to Cathyand Dennis Schezer on the 12th. Dear friendTara Caplan will celebrate on the 15th and Christopher Quinn Kelly enjoys the 17th.Brittany Parmeter has her day on the 24th and good friend from Monte Rio,Jan Perlman, on the 25th, withAlphea Johnson on the 26th,Dustin Hubiak on the 29th andMerlin Velasquez-Greer on the 30th along with Greg Parmeter. Celebrate and eat cake!
I wish the MES 2020 graduates the best!
Please be well and call me at 632-5545 or email mayawrld@sonic.net info for your Cazadero Column.
