Page 45 - Sonoma County Gazette - May, 2018

The sun is shining on the large redwoods outside of my now airy cyber- hut! We have picked up considerable rain in April and I do feel a bit better about local water levels. After years of camping, I am quite conservative in my personal and household water usage and really appreciate others dedication to this.
JOIN the Club!
Please attend the next meeting of the Cazadero Community Club on Tuesday May 1st-7 p.m. at Firehall #1. All are welcome to help plan great events which benefit the entire community. Elections were held recently. Here is the current slate of Caz Club Officers: President, Maureen Berry, Vice-President, Marissa Martinez, Treasurer, Patti Godwin and Secretary, Kathie Merrill. Thank you all for stepping up to lead the Club’s endeavors.
School’s Almost OUT!
Fire Safety for May
As we head towards the end of the school year, the students at the Montgomery Elementary School have several activities to look forward to. On May 3rd Ms. Port’s TK-2nd graders are going to a secret location in Sebastopol to make Mother’s Day presents. Field Day happens this month as well. We invite the students and staff from Fort Ross School to have a day of fun competition on our big field. The Parent’s Booster Club offers us lunch and all have a terrific time. The date is yet to be determined. We will post the date on our bulletin board at the general Store.
in the urban interface, what you should do when wildfire is approaching and what to consider for evacuation purposes.
Also we have our annual Open House this month. The students are now preparing projects that they will share with all friends and family. This date is also yet to be determined. Lastly, if you have or know someone who has a child that will be entering Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten or just moving to the district, now is the time to register them. Call the office at 707-632-5221 for more information.
Please contact your local fire department for more information regarding defensible space and fire prevention in the wildland urban interface.
By Battalion Chief Darrin DeCarli, Gold Ridge Fire Protection District We are only seven months removed from one of the most devastating
disasters to hit Sonoma County and it seems like fire season is already right around the corner. With this being said, you will repeatedly be getting information from your local fire departments regarding defensible space and what you can do to keep your house fire-safe. The following link takes you to a great informational tool to use in helping to make you and your family ready
for fire season. readyforwildfire.org/Ready-Set-Go-Campaign/. Cal Fire put together this document outlining how to “harden” your home
Please remember to keep 100’ of clearance (or up to property lines) around structures on your property. Please remember to use the appropriate tool for the job (don’t use a lawn mower or lawn tractor to mow high weeds, use a high weed mower). Please remember to mow early and mow often. When clearing weeds and debris from your property, please remember to clear early in the morning and have extinguishing tools at your disposal.
As Spring progresses, so do our many projects. Cazadero Supply offers its 1st Saturday 15% Discount day, with an incredible assortment of yard, household and vehicle items to assist you. Raymond’s Bakery features their Friday Pizza and Music Nights from 6-9 p.m. and has a presence at many Farmer’s Markets with their delectable baked goods. Both the Cazadero and Duncans Mills General Stores stock daily grocery items and many local specialties, including wine, meat and fish, bread and soaps, plus tasty sandwiches and soups to go. Marissa Martinez’s new shop in Duncans Mills ‘Mason and James’, located near the flower store in Duncans Mills offers women’s and men’s clothing-open most days. Treats and Toys, adjacent to the Duncans Mills P.O. has delicious truffles, plus other candies, ice cream and games. Visit Mr. Trombly’s Teas and Table Shops near Cape Fear Cafe for incredible household decor and wonderful teas, many in bulk so that you may easily try a variety. Gold Coast Coffee and Bakery has a new greatly expanded deck, the perfect spot to enjoy their terrific variety of coffee and other drinks and fabulous bakers goods and pizza. Live music on the weekends, too. Downtown Cazadero’s newest shop ‘Caz Central’ has beautiful locally handcrafted pieces, including items from long-time local resident and retired Guerneville librarian Ginger Hadley. Also available at Caz Central is local poet Shashana Kane Proctor’s newest book “Cave of the Casting Bones”.
Gold Ridge Fire:
Join us for LUNCH!
the Hessel Volunteer Firefighter Association’s (Hessel Station, 4500 Hessel Rd, Sebastopol) is June 10th.
I was told by Susan Barich of the St. Coleman’s Guild that there may be
a change of date for the always popular upcoming Salad Luncheon, now scheduled for July 24th. You may contact her at susan.barich@barichbiz.com for an update.
I wish happy May Anniversaries to Joyce and Jim Berry on the 4th, along with Harriet and Ken Parmeter on that date. Cathy (of Sky Garden fame) and Dennis Schezer will celebrate on the 12th.
Bodega Bay Fire:
Wishing you a HAPPY...
The Bodega Bay Firefighters Association did very well selling their T’shirts, sweaters, and various other items.
Very Happy May birthdays wishes to Marisa Hemenway on the 5th, along with Mike Kelly, Amanda Pence-Hopkins celebrates on the 6th, my talented cartoonist friend Tara Caplan celebrates on May 15th, Christopher Quinn Kelly on the 17th, Brittany Parmeter has her day on the 24th, dear friend in Monte Rio Jan Perlman celebrates on the 25th, Althea Johnson on the 26th, Donnie Grider celebrates on the 27th, Dustin Hubiak on the 29th and Merlin Velasquez-Greer and Greg Parmeter’s day is the 30th.
As the spring rains end, the grass will begin to grow very fast with our sunny weather. Please keep grass, brush, weeds, and other flammable materials cleaned up around your homes.
Enjoy Spring and Mother’s Day and call me at 632-5545 or email mayawrld@ sonic.net with info for your Cazadero column!
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On Saturday, April 21, the Gold Ridge Fire District will be celebrating their 50th anniversary of their Firefighter Explorer Post. A celebration will be held at the Twin Hills Station where former Explorers will be able to catch up and share stories. INFO: goldridgefire.org (707) 823-5401
Pancake Breakfast: Gold Ridge Firefighter’s Association (Twin Hills Station, 1690 Watertrough Rd, Sebastopol) Pancake Breakfast is June 3rd and
Thank you everyone who attended the annual Bodega Bay Fisherman’s Festival. Saturday was one for the record books. Sunday was also very well attended despite the rain.
BBFPD welcomes our newest volunteer member Benjamin Krauskopf. Ben was sworn in at our March Board meeting.
Visit us online at bbfpd.org or like us on Facebook.