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The Charb nneau
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Wilsonville, OR
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Villager
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Postal Patron
35 TH Y EAR , N O . 5
W ILSONVILLE , OR
M AY 2012
Easter Bunny a Big Hit!
This year, the Easter Bunny hopped into Charbonneau
on Saturday, April 7 to an enthusiastic crowd. Here,
Evelyn Douthit, granddaughter of Mary and Jerry
Tillery, gets a big hug from their furry friend. More
pictures are on pages 18 and 19.
CWA Fashion Show: "Girls
Just Want to Have FUN!"
The Charbonneau Women's Association annual fashion
show is headed up by Sheila Barton and Cherie Sanville.
It proves to be an exciting event, and more details can be
found on page 7.
Charbonneau Special Events
May 7 OHSU Brain Seminar
May 8 CCC Board Meeting
May 13 Mother's Day
May 14 May 18 Wine Tasting Event
May 20
May 22
May 25
Alzheimer's Walk
Emergency Preparedness
CPR & First Aid Classes
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The Charbonneau Villager
May 2012
Highlights from Annual Meeting
Charbonneau
Country Club
President
GENE PRONOVOST
A very sincere thanks to everyone who attended the 2012
Annual Meeting of the Charbonneau Country Club. It was mentioned by many that they found it
the most informative meeting in
years.
For those of you who could not
attend, here is a summary report
on the meeting:
The most discussed topic of
the meeting was the future of the
golf course. President Gene Pronovost gave a short history of the
golf course and reported on CCC’s
discussions with the Charbonneau
Golf Club, Inc. (CGC) for the past
14 months. He explained the various legal and tax obstacles that
CCC faced and the attorney’s recommendation to form a Parks and
Recreation District.
Vice President Steve Perry
gave an overview of the Parks
and Recreation District (P&RD)
concept:
Charbonneau Based – The
P&RD would have the same
boundary that currently exists
for our Charbonneau community.
The P&RD would have a Board
of Directors (residents of Charbonneau) voted upon by the residents of Charbonneau.
P&RD Replaces CGC, Inc
– The CGC, Inc. would be dissolved and the P&RD would replace it as the owner/operator of
the golf course. In fact, the P&RD
board could actually replace the
CGC board without any other
management changes, unless desired/needed.
Financial Support “Taxed
based” Not HOA Fees – Additional funds to subsidize the operation of the golf course would
not come from increased HOA
fees, but would be property tax
supported.
IRS & HOA Restrictions
Avoided – The P&RD would
not be limited nor restricted in its
use of funds as the Charbonneau
Country Club would be under
various IRS and HOA rules and
laws.
Permanent Solution – The
P&RD is a permanent solution for
our golf course and not a band aid
approach. Once the P&RD is created and the funding begins, the
golf course will have a guaranteed
source of funding, something that
is dearly needed for our community and for the property values of
all homeowners.
Vice President Perry also reported on the status of the vacant
restaurant building. He detailed
the latest price and various options that the CCC could be look-
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Charbonneau Golf Club Report
By Dick Schultze
Joint Committee
The Joint Committee members working on the Parks and
Recreation District feasibility
evaluation are on track to issue
their report by April 30. This report should be available on the
www.CharbonneauTogether.com
Web site by May 7.
Course Conditions
As you may have seen last
fall, Mary Rock and her crew
did extensive work on all the
course fairways – an expanded
“top dressing” routine with an
extra application of sand. It appears from reports of golfers this
spring that – despite the heavy
rains we have had – the fairways
are noticeably drier than what we
have seen in the past. We plan
to repeat this treatment again this
spring and in the fall (TWCDI
funds permitting). It may take
several years, but we are on the
path to having a true year-around
course.
Also, we will shortly be
being coordinated with the various HOAs so that they can also
spray (it is far more effective if
both golf course and homeowner
properties are done at the same
time).
New Assistant Pro
We are pleased to introduce a
new member of the professional
staff, Leah Nibley. Leah is a Portland girl who recently graduated
from the University of Oregon
with a major in Business and Sociology. She started playing golf
at age six and won numerous junior championships on her home
course, Riverside Country Club.
Her most recent work experience
their club. Forty-one men showed
up and most seemed very interested in the opportunity to play
a “lighter” game. Thank you,
Denny Atkin and the Men’s Club
board, for your creativity and follow through on this endeavor.
Batteries
Don’t forget that if your golf
cart or your RV needs new batteries, we can provide that service
at a savings to you through our
Maintenance Shop. Call Allen
Theiss 503-694-2361 for pricing
and to make an appointment for
installation.
Reminder
There have been a few recent
incidents where resident golfers have simply walked onto one
of the courses and practiced or
played a few holes without paying greens fees or getting permission from thePro Shop. To ensure
proper management of the course,
we cannot allow this practice.
Please comply!
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Leah Nibley
Asssisant Golf Pro
9-Hole Men’s Club
And speaking of something
new, it was exciting to see the
turnout for the meeting that the
Men’s Club held to ascertain interest in having a 9-hole branch of
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Board of
Directors
was at Red Tail. Leah will assist
Chris Bensel in a variety of responsibilities, including tournament planning, inventory tracking, junior golf and, of course,
behind the desk. She entered the
PGA and looks forward to teaching lessons at Charbonneau. Our
previous assistant, Elizabeth, has
chosen to pursue other opportunities. Welcome Leah; we look forward to getting to know you and
have you share your expertise.
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May 2012
Charbonneau Country Club Activities
Event
Coordinator
KIM HOSFORD
Come to a Free
Brain Health Presentation,
Given by OHSU Neurologist
Improve your quality of life
through a better understanding of
what scientists are learning about
the brain.
Oregon Health & Science
University (OHSU) is inviting the
Charbonneau community to come
and hear about the advances being made to unlock the secrets of
the brain and how this can help us
keep our brains sharp.
On Monday, May 7 at 2 pm,
we are privileged to have Dr.
Dennis Bourdette, Chairman of
the OHSU Department of Neurology, discuss these advancements
and how they can foster healthy
brain habits. This will be a free
one-hour presentation, followed
by time for Q & A.
OHSU has more than 1000
neuroscientists and clinicians
working together to gain a better understanding of brain function and brain disorders. This is
the largest community of brain
experts on the West Coast. This
team knows that healthy brain
habits can enhance our brain function and lessen cognitive changes.
cures and treatments for dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke,
Parkinson’s disease and many
other neurological disorders.
Charbonneau resident Bernie
Perry has worked for 20 years in
Bernie states, “It has been a privilege to be part of the state-of-theart advancements in understanding the brain and nervous system
and now to have Dr. Bourdette
share an update with our Charbonneau community is very exciting.”
The response to this event has
been overwhelming so we have
moved to a larger room to accommodate up to 100 people. To
attend this free event, R.S.V.P.
by Wednesday, May 2 to Kim in
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served. If well-attended, it may
be possible to have future forums
on stroke, Parkinsons, and other
disorders.
Wine Tasting Event
on May 18
On Friday, May 18, from 3 - 5
pm, Craig Thomas will be presenting wines from Oregon Wine
Sales, LLC, along with wines
from the prestigious Vinum portfolio.
Craig grew up in Oregon and
has been selling wine in Oregon
for over 15 years. He is a Certi
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Sommelier. Craig, son of Charbonneau resident Caryl Thomas,
is passionate about wine, and
plans on bringing many local Oregon wines and Washington reds
and red blends.
As part of running the Oregon
Wine Sales company, Craig negotiates with wineries on price, so
we are expecting to have many
good values being presented at
the tasting event.
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how much wine to bring, so please
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694-2300 to R.S.V.P. Tickets are
$2.50 per person ($5 per couple).
Bring a favorite appetizer to
share with your friends and neighbors at this fun social event.
Alzheimer’s Walk on May 20
The Second Annual “Walk to
End Alzheimer’s,” happens on
Sunday, May 20. This isn’t going
to be “just a walk.” It is going to
be an EVENT. Several sponsors
have generously donated items so
participants will be able to enjoy
prizes, food and entertainment.
The 3-mile walk begins at
SpringRidge Court at 11 am,
winds through beautiful Charbonneau, and ends back where you
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cious (free) barbeque hosted by
SpringRidge Court.
Family, friends, caregivers and
concerned community members
are welcome to participate. Purple is the color to wear to show
your support during the walk.
Registration forms are available at
Charbonneau
Singles Group
The next Singles meeting at
the Country Club will be held on
Thursday, May 10 at 6 pm. Attend and enjoy wine and snacks
while planning future outings (i.e.
theater, day trips, concerts).
Gordon Fromm keeps the
group up-to-date by e-mailing the
club’s nesletter with listed activi
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teleport.com to add your e-mail
to the list. The club meets on the
second Thursday of each month.
debilitating disease. This year, we hope to have more
walkers and more sunshine. Sign up at SpringRidge,
SpringRidge Court and The Charbonneau Country Club.
Last month, the Singles Group traveled to Tacoma to the
Chihuly Glass Museum. Pictured here are(l-r): Al
Hildenbrand, Barbara Sutton, Connie Soper, Carol Moore,
Margaret Harrington, Judy Roberts, (Carol's cousin), Carol
Chapman, Jackie Simmonski, Gordon Fromm.
SpringRidge, SpringRidge Court,
and the Country Club. The registration fee is only $5, and will
be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Your gift will help provide programs for those affected
by Alzheimer’s.
By the way, SpringRidge Court
has an Alzheimer’s support group
that meets quarterly, so call 503694-2800 for more information.
Free Emergency
Preparedness Seminar
Emergency preparedness
starts with YOU!
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vive for a week? Two weeks?
For answers to these questions
and more, come to the Country
Club on Tuesday, May 22 at 2,
for a brief informational seminar
on emergency preparedness, conducted by Tualatin Valley Fire
and Rescue. Residents are invited, as well as board members
from all twelve homeowner associations in Charbonneau. Bring
your questions; there will be time
for Q & A after the program.
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along with helpful checklists and
handouts.
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694-2300. Light snacks will be
provided.
CPR & First Aid Classes
Offered
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be issued upon completion of the
class. If it’s been awhile since
you took a CPR class, you may
want to consider updating your
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Normally, this class is $45, but
Charbonneau Women’s Association recently donated an AED to
Charbonneau’s Fitness Center
(thank you CWA), so the cost of
training has been reduced to just
$25.
This is an excellent class
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through Northwest Corporate
Medical Training.
Please note: This class is full,
but you can put your name on the
May 2012
waiting list and will be called if
someone drops out. If a large
number of people respond, it may
be possible to schedule another
class on a future date.
At 2 pm on the same day, May
25, a First Aid Class will be offered for $25 at the Country Club.
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694-2300 to register.
AARP Driver Course
July 9 & 10
An AARP Driver Safety program will be held at Charbonneau
Country Club on Monday and
Tuesday, July 9 and 10, from 1 - 5
pm each day. The class is limited
Those over 55 may qualify for
a discount on their automobile insurance. The discount continues
for three years for those under 70,
two years for those over 70.

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for AARP members and $14 for
non-members. Checks should
be made payable to AARP. The
class will be taught by an AARP
volunteer.
“Dog Days of Charbonneau”
Happens on July 15
We know how much Charbonneau residents LOVE their dogs,
so on July 15, 2012, from 5 – 7
pm, there will be a special event
to show off these adored pets at
the Country Club (outside, of
course).
Our goal for this event is to
inform, educate and have FUN!
We will have booths featuring Pet
Smart, Guide Dogs for the Blind,
Fido’s Day Care, and Portland
Reign Photography and a demon-
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stration by Search and Rescue, to
name just a few.
Oh! And there is more, much
more…
We are planning various contests with prizes. Some of the
contests include: Best Dressed
Dog, Owner/Dog Look-alike and
a People’s Choice award. Eventgoers will be able to vote for their
favorite pooch after they see the
dogs walk the red carpet.
Curry ‘s Landing will be offering “hot dogs” and a “Yappy
Hour.”
Registration is $5 and forms
are available at the Country Club.
Sign up early, because the cost is
$10 on the day of the event for
procrastinators (you know who
you are).
Post your dog’s picture at
www.charbonneaucountryclub.com,
and the editor of The Charbonneau Villager newspaper, Cindy
Garrison, may give you a call to
do a story on your doggie star.
Even if you are not a dog owner, come and watch the demonstrations and contests.
Junior Golf week begins July
16-20, so if you have your grandchildren, bring them along.
You don’t want to be in the dog
house for not attending this fun
event, so be sure to write the date
of July 15 on your calendar.
For more information on Dog
Days of Charbonneau, see page
20.
Bernie & Red
BERNIE & RED are a fresh,
original, funny and very entertaining husband and wife music
and comedy team who will be
appearing at the Charbonneau
Country Club on Saturday, July
28 at 7 pm. This is a “bring your
own beverage” event and tickets
are on sale at the Country Club
for only $15.
Both Bernie and Red came
from musical families in Liverpool, England. And, yes, they did
see The Beatles, countless times
at The Cavern and various other
venues. The couple met in Liverpool and married in 1965. They
had two children and moved to
Canada in 1973.
New to Canada, Bernie would
take his guitar to a number of
holiday parties they attended and
he and Red would entertain their
friends with a few songs. Soon,
they found themselves in such
demand that within a year they
were performing professionally,
and shortly after, began to make
a living solely from their musical
endeavors.
Since those early days, BERNIE & RED have performed all
over the world on land and sea.
They have performed on cruise
ships in Alaska, Mexico, Panama,
the Caribbean, China, Vietnam,
Hong Kong & Singapore, and
their land tours have taken them
to virtually every state and province in North America.
Everyone needs a point of reference when trying to describe a
musical or comedic style, and in
the case of BERNIE & RED it has
been said that they are a mixture
of Burns & Allen, The Smothers Brothers, Bette Midler with
a touch of Carol Burnette, and a
dash of Benny Hill! Quite a mixture, eh?
Invite your friends and neighbors to this special event; we’ll
set up tables for eight. Tickets are
$15 and each BERNIE & RED
ticket purchased comes with a
Curry’s Landing coupon for $5
off a regularly- priced dinner entrée for the month of July.
Three years ago, this duo performed in Charbonneau, and I
have had several requests to invite them back. Every show is
different so you are sure to enjoy
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laughter and song.
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May 2012
We're Back:
The Charbonneau Garage Sale:
June 29 and 30
a few items and want to join with
another household, contact me.
We did this at the last sale, and it
was very successful. Mark your
calendars, start organizing your
garage and get ready for June 29
and 30 (the last Friday and Saturday of June). Interested: contact
Carlyne Lynch.
Pictured right are some
items for sale at previous
Garage Sales. What will
will we have this year? Join
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By Carlyne Lynch
It’s back for another year! For
me, a big part of holding a garage
sale is to clean out my garage. I
had such great success and help
last year. People stepped forward
and took charge. So, YES, we
are back again. It is important
that you start planning now! It’s
a great way to meet and get to
know our interesting community
members, both sellers and customers. Swarms of people armed
with dollar bills and quarters are
looking for bargains and ready to
browse and haggle for stuff we
no longer want. Wow, I get excited just thinking about it. And
so should you, in particular, if
you can no longer get in your garage anymore, let alone park your
car(s) in there!
Registration will begin soon,
and we will have packets with
more tips and handouts. Start
planning: invite friends, neighbors, family members, church
members, sports teams, or parents of your children’s playmates.
Combining sales will not only
increase offerings but will increase the network of people attending as well as potential buyers. Plus, sharing the garage sale
with friends or neighbors can help
build stronger relationships and
be lots of fun.
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and, thus, no entry signs will be
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entrance and create good signage
and coordinated loops like I have
done in the past. If you just have
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Girls Just Want to Have FUN!
Charbonneau
Women’s
Association
President
KATHY FULLER
It is with great excitement and
anticipation that I encourage all
Charbonneau women to attend
the Charbonneau Women’s As
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annual fashion show “Girls Just
Want To Have Fun!” on Monday,
May 14 at 11:30 am. This season’s
production is spearheaded by our
own fashionistas, Sheila Barton
and Cherie Sanville. Always impeccably coifed, smartly accessorize and chicly dressed, this is
the perfect, fun-loving duo to be
guiding us toward the latest fashion trends for our active lifestyles.
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in the know as a former employee
At the April
CWA meeting,
members
enjoyed a Tea at
the Newell
House near
Champoeg.
Here, Sandra
Armentrout and
Julie Verburg
pause for a
moment in the
main room to
enjoy the
ambiance.
of Christine Alexander - one of
this year’s style providers. Cherie is a 10-year CWA member,
7-time supermodel and always
a fan favorite. You can imagine
that I was tickled pink when they
agreed—way last year—to take
on the challenge!
Clothing will be modeled by
CWA members (all are mothers and grandmothers – since
this Villager edition is focusing
on Mother’s Day) both familiar
and new and will be featured in
a delightful and lively manner, in
keeping with our theme. In addition, Christine Alexander, Izod
and Chico's will be showing off
their up-to-the–minute designs.
We are pleased to have them all.
Each has promised to bring a selection for purchase following the
event.
Dalton’s Northwest Catering
is once again preparing an ex-
quisite luncheon just for us, consisting of a relish plate, complete
with cheese and crackers at each
table, Dave’s signature pear, gorgonzola, chopped walnut salad
with sirloin steak strips, French
bread and a delectable lemon pie
for dessert. As always, beverages
are complimentary.
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beautiful, custom-planted, extralarge hanging baskets incorporated in the decor. Many lucky
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and reminder of what we girls like
to do should not be missed!
For tickets and reservations of
entire tables of eight, please contact Lindy Anderson at 503-6941159 or drop your check in the
country club coatroom by Thursday, May 10. Members - $25,
Non-Members - $35.
Charbonneau Women’s
Association
Monday, May 14 11:30 am
Dining Room
Girls Just Want
To Have
Fun
Annual Fashion Show
Featuring Styles by Christine
Alexander, Chico's and Izod
Registration Deadline – May
10, 2012 @ Noon
$25/Members
$35/Non-members
Checks Only – CCC
Coatroom
or Call Lindy Anderson
503-694-1159
Talk to your
neighbors,
then talk to me.
Jay Puppo, Agent
30975 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070
503-582-8181
[email protected]
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
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May 2012
Niners Activities Get Off to a Good Start
Charbonneau
Niners
Golf
ARDESS
CHRISTENSEN
Thanks to all Niner’s members
who contributed to the very successful New Member Orientation
and Welcome Back Coffee! It was
great to meet all the newcomers!
Thirteen new members were welcomed by their Big Sisters. They
are anxious to play with the Niners on the inviting Charbonneau
courses.
New and returning members
enjoyed a great time at the Welcome Back Coffee. The Dining
Room was nicely decorated, including a beautifully arranged
buffet table laden with an array of
delicious breads, cookies, quiche
and fruit. What an enjoyable
morning!
Our “May Day” themed scramble will be held Tuesday, May 1.
Claey’s will cater lunch. Be sure
to sign up for a tee time and a
delicious lunch. Your $16 check,
to cover the cost of lunch, must
be deposited in the member’s
lounge, in the slot on the top of the
counter by noon, Friday, April 27.
Please note this reminder from the
Pro Shop. On Scramble days, the
Pro Shop would like all Niners to
check in by 8:15 am, because the
golf shotgun start will begin at 9
am.
It’s time to start thinking about
inviting someone special to the
Niners Annual Guest Day to be
held on Tuesday, June 19. Event
chairman, Sandy Driscoll, and
her committee consisting of Karen Cary, Bobbi Christensen,
Ollie Denney, Kathy Fuller, Liz
Heard, Millie Keylock, Penny
Kirk, Sally Pond, and Maridel
Wise are planning a “Mad Hatter
Tea Party.” I am told there will be
a hat contest. Will you be the winner? Entry fee and lunch are $20,
not including greens fees. Expect
more information in the June issue of The Villager.
Want to track your improving
golf scores this year? Think about
joining the Eclectic Tournament.
On May 8, when Eclectic begins,
start tracking your improvement
on every hole each week. You’ll
be glad you did! Registration
cards and instructions can be
found on the Niners counter in the
members' lounge. Put your registration card and $5 entry fee in
the slot in the top of the counter. If
there is no card in the box for you
to record the day's score, you may
take a blank card from the back
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at the top. Cards are stored in the
box, which will be placed on the
counter on Tuesdays. All monies
collected will be awarded as prize
money at the end of the season.
Any questions should be referred
to Judy Wilcox. Call her at 503694-2278. Join the fun and watch
your scores improve!

See you on the course! Have fun!
Newest Niners
Gloria Brayson
Donna Elliott
Kathy Harp
Shirley Hoem
Rosemary Ricken
Dorothy Rodegerdts
Kathy Stout
Ann Van Domelen
Janet Ferguson
Victoria Mendenhall
Linda Schellenberg
Kay Williams
Valorie Freeman
Diane Meyers
Debbie Stonebraker
May 2012
Page 9
Join the Third Annual Jim Wright Classic
and Help "Chip Away at Heart Disease"
First Annual Charbonneau in
Arizona Golf Event
By Shirlee Valo
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in Arizona golf event was held on
April 12, 2012 in Casa Grande,
Arizona. Twenty-four current and
former Charbonneau residents
played under sunny skies at the
Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf
Resort, about halfway between
Phoenix and Tucson.
The event was the brainchild
of Caryl Thomas. Caryl enlisted Shirlee Valo to help with the
planning and organizing.
"We were a good team," Caryl
said. "I was the big picture person" and Shirlee was "the detail
person."
The inaugural event was noncompetitive and strictly for fun.
The men teed off with men and
women with women, and everyone played his own game and
kept his own score.
That might change next year,
however. During discussions at
a dinner that followed golf, it
seemed that playing as mixed
foursomes might be preferred in
future years. And, some participants suggested a scramble format be considered. Caryl Thomas
plans to conduct a survey to determine how to go forward.
But, the format did not seem
to be of great importance to most
participants. "It’s not about the
golf," said Kay Gardner, the
current ladies 18-hole club champion. "It’s about getting together.
And it’s so affordable." The cost
of this year’s event was $38 per
person, including dinner.
But one thing that was favored
overwhelmingly as a group was to
keep the event non-competitive.
Even though everyone was a
winner in this year’s non-competition, three players were recognized for their achievements.
Jack Beeman shot the men’s low
net of 67; Judy Noakes scored
the women’s low net, also a 67;
and men's club champion, Rick
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in it for his low gross of 78.
Other outstanding accomplishments included a score of 87, shot
by Kay Gardner; a sand shot out
of the trap and into the hole for
a par (4) by Christie Gorsline, playing for
^ken hip, played every shot on all
18 holes.
The twenty-four participants
came from Sun City and Sun
Lakes, west of Phoenix and from
Peoria, Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler,
Saddlebrooke, Tucson and Green
Valley. They included: Caryl
and Denny Thomas, Rick and
Christie Gorsline, Randy and
Jo McMichael, Norm and Judy
Noakes, Nolan and Kay Gard! ! and Fayth Simantel, Bob and
Bobbie Christianson, Dan and
Sue Roisom, Don and Judy
Kramer, Jack and Nancy Beeman, and Terry and Shirlee
Valo.
The date of the 2013 Charbonneau in Arizona event has not
been established. Anyone interested in participating next year
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are invited to participate.
Charbonneau resident, Cindy Daum (center), hugs with her
nieces at a previous Jim Wright Classic. Jim was Cindy's
brother.
By Cindy Daum oldest daughter, Nicole, had the
This fun golf tournament is put honor of dropping 1000 golf balls
on Yellow #9.
on by the Wright Family FoundaWhat a sight!!
This year we plan to have a
ease. Jim Wright passed away,
Christmas of 2009, from an un- spectacular Balloon Release and
send over 200 orange and black
expected heart attack while shopping at Macys. We have raised balloons to the heavens. Come
out and watch the event.
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family has chosen to honor him in this year’s tournament, please
by putting on this annual golf call Cindy Daum at 503-694tournament. Last year, the group 8146. We can put you on a team,
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BGA Helps Youth Find "Forever Families"
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Girls Aid
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Girls Aid Headquarters. On Easter morning, Pettygrove girls and
Seneca girls were awakened to
the gifting of Easter baskets, put
together by the Cypress Board, to
encourage their “soft side.” Under Dianne McMichael’s leadership, baskets (given generously
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lip gloss & body lotion, with individual bracelets (made by Janet Adrian), individual candies,
a soft animal toy and numerous
other items.
As we all go through our lives,
celebrating Easter & Mother’s
Day this season, I would like to
bring your attention to the stories
of two children who were helped
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a teenage girl who gave her baby
for adoption, and another for a
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home, both through the grace of
Boys and Girls Aid. We feel that
you will be as touched by these
stories as we in membership are.
This will give you personal insight into the inner workings of
the Boys and Girls agency. Enjoy
the season of new beginnings and
spring!
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considered parenting her expected
infant. But, after careful consideration, Ashley decided she was not
prepared. At Boys & Girls Aid,
Ashley met Karen, one of our
adoption counselors. Together
they talked about the kind of fam-
ily in which Ashley wanted her
child to grow up. Ashley hoped
for a family that would be willing to develop a relationship with
her throughout the pregnancy.
She also asked for an unconventional family, and the Mitchells
were a natural match. An artistic,
creative, professional family, the
Mitchells shared Ashley’s desire for an ongoing relationship.
Months before the baby’s birth,
Ashley and the Mitchells began
seeing each other. They shared
trips to the pre-natal clinic and
visited each other’s homes. When
baby Nathan was born in the
spring, the Mitchells camped out,
throughout the labor, in the hospital waiting room.
Today, Ashley and the Mitchells continue to keep in touch with
a very open, mutually supportive
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loween and when Ashley walked
at her high school graduation, the
Mitchells were there in the audience, cheering her on.
Kyle’s Story: He had been
bounced around for more than
12 years, from home to home. At
the tender age of two, Kyle was
separated from his brothers and
sisters. For the next nine years,
Kyle moved in and out of foster
care, never staying long enough
in a home to feel a sense of belonging. When Kyle was 11, he
found hope for a new life with
relatives who planned to adopt
him, only to be disappointed
when they changed their minds.
Kyle was sent next to a therapeutic group home for almost
two years. Kyle was losing hope
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It was then that Kyle met Boys
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home and spent weeks following all leads. Finally, she found
Kyle’s Uncle Bob, who lived in
Montana.
Cindy immediately
called him and found out that,
in all the time Kyle had been in
foster care, Uncle Bob had never
been contacted by a social service
agency. He and his family had
never known how they could help
his nephew. They immediately
agreed to consider adopting Kyle.
Finally, at age 13, Kyle went to
live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in Montana, where he is thriving. He has re-connected with his
relatives and has even met some
family members he never knew
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Kyle. With the support of his new
family, Kyle plans to go to college
and has his sights set on becoming an actor.
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have a place I can call home.”
May 2012
Friday Night Bridge
By Fred and Jean Caterina
We are making the following
change to the sign-up procedure
for Friday Night Bridge.
Starting April 13, and thereafter, we will send an e-mail reminder to all our players on the
Monday before the play night, reminding everyone of that Friday's
game and asking for a response
(either e-mail reply or phone call)
as to whether or not you intend to
play.
We would like a response as
soon as possible, whether you
will be playing or not. This will
avoid a lot of last-minute phone
calling by us.
March results were:
March 9: (1st) Jim & Jane
DeProspero, (2nd) Mary Boyles
& Tom Kelly, (3rd) Fred & Jean
Caterina, (4th) Sylvia Scott &
Latimer Frazier, (5th) Susan &
Jim Dudley, (6th) Dot Hansen &
John Oswald.
March 23 : (1st) Robin & Roger Garretson, (2nd) Lucy Beasley & Margaret Harrington,
(3rd) Susan & Jim Dudley., (4th)
Tom Kelly & Pat Lynch, (5th)
Fred & Jean Caterina and (6th)
Shirley& Eric Hoem.
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the game. May game dates are the
11 and the 25. May 11 will also
be our annual “dinner” which,
this year, will consist of appetizers and desserts. Food service will
start at 6 pm, with bridge starting
at the normal time, 7 pm.
A thought for the day: ”“You
will never truly know yourself or
the strength of your relationships
until both have been tested by adversity.” J. K. Rowling, Harvard
Commencement Address, 2008
Save
The
Date,
July
17
Together We Can Do It, in cooperation with the Charbonneau
Golf Club, is gearing up for the
second annual Concert on the
Green, set for our Driving Range
at 6 pm, July 17. Back by popular demand will be the sensational
String of Pearls with their great
hits from the 40s; and we also will
hear from a new band, Almost
Dust, with lead vocalist June
Henry of Charbonneau. Bill
Schonely will return as our premier Master of Ceremonies.
This year, the stage will be set
closer to the Clubhouse to avoid
any long walks. Also, volunteers
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transport people from the parking
areas to the concert site. All Charbonneau residents are invited to
join in the evening fun.
We have already received
sponsorship commitments from
Fred Meyers and Oswego Grill,
but we do need additional sponsors! If you know of any area
company who would be willing to
consider this opportunity, please
contact Elizabeth Barrett at 503694-1442. This will be a totally
sponsored event—NO TWCDI
money will be used. See you in
July on the Green!
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May 2012
Come Sample Spring Library Programs
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concomitant number of library
events. So in the limited space
available, let’s dive right in!
On Thursday, May 3 from 6:30
to 8 pm, the library presents “Believe in Yourself as a Runner” with
Sara Bowen Shea. Women often
minimize what they do—“I only
work part-time,” or “I just have
two kids,” which carries over into
their running lives. Now it's time
for the ladies to step up and take
pride in what they do. A veteran
of seven marathons, Sarah will
talk about the struggle with self^

yourself as a runner and a person.
She will share anecdotes—both
personal and from countless other
mother runners she's met online
and at race expos—and tips for
how to believe in yourself as a
strong, capable runner. Free!
Sunday, May 6 at 3:30 pm,
our Northwest Author Series will
showcase Heather Vogel Frederick, who will speak to writers
and aspiring writers on the topic:
“Much Ado about Middle Grade:
Mastering Setting, Character and
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from a voyage aboard a 19thcentury whaling ship to a school
called Hogwarts. There’s even a
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late it with memorable characters, and develop a compelling
storyline that is catnip to editors
and readers alike? Come prepared
to listen, to write, and to share in
this hands-on workshop geared to
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and overcome fear of the blank
page. Just $5 at the door.
Continuing with our very appropriate literary theme, on
Thursday, May 10 at 6 pm, the
through storytelling, puppetry,
and other fun activities. For children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade. This month’s theme: Tales
of the NIGHT! Do you think the
kids will pine for the previously
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On Monday, May 28 the library
will be closed in commemoration
of Memorial Day. Please do take a
few moments before the barbeque
to remember those who won’t be
Are You a
Classic '47?
Join Club 47
joining us in the festivities. The
library will reopen on Tuesday.
Finally, let’s dip a toe into
June. On Friday, June 1 at 6 pm,
the library cranks up its First Friday Films series with a recently
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Margaret Thatcher, erstwhile
Prime Minister of the UK. Free
admission, free snacks, what’s not
to like? Mark your calendars and
come watch it on the giant screen
in the Oak Room.
By the way, if you’ve not done
so earlier, please do check out
our Web site at www.wilsonvillelibrary.org to take a peek at all
the events and activities that I
haven’t been able to stuff into this
column, as well as a host of other
neat stuff that you may not have
known even existed!
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meets to discuss the memoir
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Carolyn Jourdan. Ms. Jourdan,
an attorney on Capitol Hill, was
pleased with her fast-paced life.
But when her mother had a heart
attack, she returned home—to the
Tennessee Mountains where her
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confronted with a splinter the size
of a steak knife, and tending to the
loquacious Miss Hiawatha, whose
daily doctor visits are never
billed. Most importantly, though,
she comes to understand what her
caring and patient father means to
her close-knit community. Copies of the book are available for
checkout here at the library. And
as always, it’s entirely free.
Let’s also assure the teen set
that they’re not forgotten this
month. On Friday, May 11 at 6:30
pm, 6th through 12th graders can
enjoy Lego Night! Build with
Legos, play Lego video games,
and run through the dark library
whooping and hollering, just like
always. Teens should be familiar
with the intricacies of Lego construction, as no detailed instructions will be provided! Free and
fun, so teens can come on down!
On Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm,
our Booknotes Concert Series
will provide a star turn for singing
cowboy Dennis Nelson, who will
croon melodious Country standards to the accompaniment of his
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storytime schedule (Check the
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monthly K-2 Book Adventures
on Thursday, May 17 at 4 pm.
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May 2012
Everybody Wins When Community Center Develops Local Partnerships
City of
Wilsonville
Community
Wilsonville is a town that has
grown by leaps and bounds, but
has the spirit and teamwork of a
small town. From comfortable
patio furniture to assistance with
income tax preparation, we have
local businesses and volunteers
helping staff provide a variety of
services and opportunities for seniors.
One of the Center’s newest
partners is the Wilsonville Fred
Meyer. Employees for the local
store have been serving the Center in a variety of ways since the
store opening in town in 2011.
Employees from the local store
serve lunch and bring birthday
cake to the senior nutrition program once a month. They provide
service with a very positive attitude and a fun approach.
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baked potato lunch for the seniors.
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$5,000 to support the Center’s
programs at their grand opening.
This year, an ongoing partnership between local AARP volunteers and the Center provided 261
seniors and individuals of lower
income free assistance with income tax preparation. This program has been in place at the
Wilsonville Center for over ten
years, and is greatly appreciated
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vice. Sue Woebkenberg has been
the local coordinator for the project for the past 5 years, and she
and the other AARP volunteers
go through extensive training provided by the IRS and have to pass
an exam before they can participate in the program. The patience,
generosity and dedication of these
volunteers is truly humbling, and
we look forward to seeing them
again in 2013.
The Center also partners with
two local health practitioners, a
massage therapist and an acupuncturist who believe that service and helping people is as important as running a successful
business.
As the body ages, many older
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pain and suffering from a variety
of ailments. Massage Therapist,
Nicole Sanders, of Medical Massage Northwest has been providing a low-cost massage clinic
at the Wilsonville Center since
spring of 2011. Some older adults
may have never tried massage before and may have reservations or
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Nicole provides them with an affordable opportunity to get some
relief from pain without taking
medication.
Acupuncturist, Rich Pope, recently moved his clinic into Wilsonville. Since that time, Rich has
made educational presentations
to the Center’s Healthy Changes
Diabetic group and provided lectures at our Wilsonville Academy
to share information on how Chinese medicine and acupuncture
can provide relief from headaches, back pain and other common ailments. Rich began offering a twice monthly affordable
acupuncture clinic for seniors at
the Center this month.
The Center has had just under
11,000 visits from older adult participants in 2011, and much of the
programming we are able to offer
is enhanced by the support and
generosity of our partners.
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VOTE SMART
By Christie Gorsline
A Canby School Levy is on our
May ballot; and because Charbonneau is in the Canby School
District, we need to be informed
so we can 'Vote Smart.' For me it's
an easy decision. I'll vote "Yes."
My daughter is a teacher in Canby, and I was a teacher. My very
Republican father used to say "We
vote 'Yes' on schools and libraries. Save money in other places."
But you're not me, and you
need the facts. Here they are: Ballots were mailed April 27 - May
1. They need to be completed and
returned by May 15. To save postage, they can be dropped off at the
Wilsonville Library.
Since 2007, the state has decreased funding of Canby Schools
by $2.76 million per year. In response, Canby has cut 12% of
teachers, 22% of administration
and 13% of support staff. They
cut sports, music, library and
maintenance. They have no new
curriculum materials. They increased class sizes and cut student
days, too.
Passage of this modest levy
will allow our schools to stay in
business with the current level of
cuts, restore the lost classroom
days and fund staff time for implementation of new state academic
standards. Teachers will continue
to forgo paid holidays and in-service training days.
The levy will raise approximately $1.74 million over three
years by assessing a maximum
of $0.85 per $1,000 of value, per
home, for three years. To determine your assessed value, go to
http://web5.co.clackamas.or.us/
taxmap/.
Don't use abbreviations for
street names like “Point” or
“Court,” and it works well.
Then, use the levy calculator at
the Web site below to determine
your taxes:
http://www.canby.k12.or.us/
uploads/levy_calculator/index.
php.
According to the Canby
Schools web site, “The average
priced home, $223,160, would
see a maximum increase of $190
Reminder / Reminder / Reminder!!
Boys and Girls Aid Bridge Marathon 2011–2012
Co-Chairwomen, Margaret
Harrington and Kay Baugh
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play of this year’s Bridge Competition will take place in the Charbonneau Club House on May 21,
at noon. We will gather for coffee and cookies and begin play at
12:30 pm. If you cannot attend

group leader to arrange for substitutes; so we can have full tables
for a successful afternoon.
Door Prizes and Cash Prizes
will be awarded:
First Place: $25 each / highest
over-all scoring division pair.
Second Place: $15 each / second highest over-all scoring division pair.
Group Prizes: Set of playing
cards / highest total over-all score
within each group.
A Canby School Teacher assists a primary school student with some
one-on-one attention.
per year, or about $16 per month.
Not all homes would be taxed
and few properties would be
taxed at the maximum amount
due to caps on amounts that can
be collected.” I used the calculators above and our home on Lake
Point Court calculates at $143 the
The levy needs a 50% voter
majority to pass, and all the mon
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three year stopgap funding proposal that needs our support. But,
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Day Prize: $10 each / highest
Again, we thank you so very
much for participating in this
valuable and worthwhile cause
to help our young people. We
are also very hopeful that you
will join us for the 2012 – 2013
Bridge Marathon Opening Day,
on Monday, September 17, 2012.
Please call us if you would like
to contribute to this wonderful
group that supports this special
endeavor. Margaret’s number is
503-694-8196 and Kay’s number
is 503-694-5624. We would really love to hear from our appreciated regular players and then add
many new players for next year’s
competition.
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to inform. Vote Smart.
Christie has volunteered for
the Canby School District for
three years.
Nicole Sanders L.M.T
Massage Therapist
Medical Massage N.W. L.L.C.
Celebrating 12 years in Business
503-516-5354
8655 S.W. Citizens Drive,
Suite 205
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
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May 2012
CWGA Members Kick Off 2012 Year
Charbonneau
Women's Golf
Association
DENISE MCPHAIL
More than 30 CWGA Members began the 2012 golf year, not
with a bang, but with a bang-up
breakfast via Curry’s. There were
no losing golf scores at the April
5 kick off game. No winning
ones either. Shockingly, it rained
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returning members. And really,
really good food.
Both were
warmly welcomed by Our Dear
Leader (ODL), Dana Richmond.
New members are Linda Smith,
Barbara Charlton, Joann Linville and Musa Wolcott. Carlene Lynch, former Club Champion, is the returning member.
ODL also brought us news of
our many missing members who
are soaking up the rays down
south. Some of them accepted
program assignments for CWGA.
Most of those assignments are being done by Lois Lorenz, immediate past president and current
tournament chair. Treasurer Suzanne Hatton (Lois Lorenz) reported that we had 74 paid members. Niners Tournament Chair
Pauline Hanlon and Coleen
Larson (Lois Lorenz) announced
its theme “Tee/Tea Time with the
Niners.” Guest Day Chair Shirlee
Valo (Lois Lorenz) announced the
August 15 and 16 event will have
“Memories” as its theme.
ODL asked for a volunteer for
the job of Eclectic Chair, informing us that the vacancy was created by Roma Schneider falling
in love and leaving for Las Vegas.
Surprisingly, Lois Lorenz did not
volunteer. Elaine Junta did.
Finally, speaking as herself,
Tournament Chair Lois Lorenz
told us about a new tournament,
the May 31 Spring Mud Hop.
We’ll sign up in foursomes, and
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two teams whose membership
will not be known to those golfing until after they’ve played their
hearts out in the mud. That Lois
sure is a lot of fun.
Handicap/Championship
Tournaments Combined
The formerly Spring Handicap
tournament will be combined with
the Championship Tournament
and played September 13 and 14.
Since the Championship is determined by low gross, we expect
different players to win low gross
and low net. But, it’s possible
that the same person could win
both titles. The best part of this
is that (win or lose) we will not
be playing a serious tournament
in the mud.
Charbonneau Book Club
By Dorothy Hochhalter
The month of May brings
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shine (hopefully) and Mother’s
Day. Our two reads for this month
are about two young girls who
lost their mothers at an early age.
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May 8 is The Forgotten Garden,
by Kate Morton. Her narrative
takes us back in time with a tale
told through the viewpoints of
three women spanning over 100
years. In 1913, a child, orphaned
at sea, lands on a dock in Australia holding a book of fairy tales.
In 2005, her granddaughter
tries to uncover the mysteries of
this book that had been hidden in
a Cornwall garden. The stories
of all three women are linked by
fairy tales sprinkled throughout.
This book is rather long and
the reviews were varied – some
were enchanted by beautiful writing and others disliked the characters. So, I guess you will have
to read it yourself and come to
our meeting ready to share your
perspective.
The next book for May 22 is a
well-researched historical novel,
The Kitchen House, by Kathleen
Grissom.
It is 1791 and Lavinia is a seven-year-old orphan from Ireland
who is taken by the ship captain
to his Virginia tobacco plantation.
She is put under the care of Belle
(a half-white slave) to work with
the slaves in the kitchen house.
The slaves become her family,
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being part of both worlds – the
Big house and the Kitchen house.
The story takes us to 1810 and
we are given a look into life on
a plantation during that period.
Sometimes we don’t like to look
back at how our ancestors treated
the slaves, but it is our past and
we move on.
I hope these novels sound interesting to you and you will join
us in the small dining room at
SpringRidge to contribute to our
discussions. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each
month at 1:30 pm. Feel free to
call me at 504-694-5651.
Photo by Lois Lorenz
New and returning members were welcomed at CWGA’s
April breakfast meeting. From left, Carlene Lynch, Joann
Linville, Linda Smith, Barbara Charlton and Musa Wolcott.
May 2012
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Colorful Eggs, Bunnies, Tutu & Families
May 2012
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Make Easter Egg Hunt Eventful in 2012
Page 20
May 2012
Charbonneau Dog Highlight
Dog's Name: Lulu
Owner's Name: Sue and Chuck Eggleston
Dog's Age: 3, but acts like a 2-year-old
Breed: Lahsa-Apso
Best Memory: The time the family was playing around in
the living room. Chuck said, "I saw a d-o-g (spelled out) and
Lulu growled loudly. I think she knew exactly what he was
talking about.
Dog Days are Coming
Sue Eggleston, pictured above with her dog, Lulu, is serving on the
Dog Days of Charbonneau Committee. Below are some facts about
Lulu and her owners, Sue and Chuck. If you would like to be
registr
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Arts Festival Volunteers Make it Happen
By Shirley Hoem
This month's artist is Audrey
Graham, who plays with clay for
fun. Audrey has always been artistic, but didn't get into pottery
until she quit her Medical Technology profession to raise her
children. She started taking interesting art classes at Clackamas
Community College and when
she took pottery, she was hooked.
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husband lived in Australia, where
she purchased the kiln she is still
using today. They lived north of
Sydney in a small town that was
very artsy and she began selling
her work at a local gallery.
When they returned in 1988,
Audrey began selling her pottery
at the Ceramic Showcase. The
Showcase will be celebrating its
30th year at this year's show at the
Portland Convention Center, May
4 - 6. The show has more than 200
potters and is possibly the largest
clay show in the US (maybe even
the world!) and it is FREE.
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stoneware. Stoneware can be
used in the oven, the freezer and
the microwave. She highly recommends baking your pies in a
stoneware pie plate, as the crust
will nicely brown on the bottom.
Audrey Graham got hooked on pottery when she took a class at
Clackamas Community College; and she hasn't stopped throwing
clay, yet.
Bob and Audrey married in
1992 and moved into Charbonneau in the house they had built
in Louvonne, which backs up to
the greenway so they can be one
with the trees, deer and squirrels.
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obvious an artist is in residence.
Audrey began working with
the Arts Festival shortly after
their arrival to Charbonneau
and has been active on its board
ever since, including many years
as Chair. Back in the 90s, only
Charbonneau residents could
show their work at the festival.
The show is much better and larger now with the inclusion of art-
ists from outside of Charbonneau
as well.
You can see Audrey's work
at the Ceramic Showcase May 4
- 6 and at the Charbonneau Arts
Festival this coming October 5
- 7. She does commission work
and especially enjoys making
Christmas ornaments with the recipient’s name painted on the ornament. Look in the November
Villager for a notice of her annual
"before Thanksgiving" studio
sale.
It is artists like Audrey that
make our Charbonneau Arts Festival such a success.
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May 2012
Letters to the Editor
To the Editor:
I am very pleased to support
the election of John Ludlow
for Chairman of the Clackamas
County Commission. John has
many strengths that prepare him
for this leadership role. John will
take a stand on issues he believes
in; and he has proven this through
his involvement in city government, as both a City Councilor
and as Mayor.
John Ludlow gets things done
as a successful realtor and successful community organizer. He
continues to manage the Through
a Child's Eyes (TACE) program
at the Coffee Creek Correctional
Facility, which he co-founded. He
also gives of his time and energies
to the Wilsonville Rotary Club
and to Wilsonville High School
where he announces sporting
events.
John is never afraid to speak up
about issues that may have a lasting effect on our community. His
voice should be made available to
the whole county. Vote for John
Ludlow, and you know you will
be well represented in Clackamas
County.
Gerry Scovil
Arbor Lake
To the Editor:
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John Ludlow
shortly after moving to Wilsonville thirteen years ago. What a
dynamo.
John is a person that lives and
breathes his community. He gives
all, then he gives some more.
One thing I know is that John
looks out for taxpayers. When he
sees something going wrong, he
rolls up his sleeves and dives in. I
know that Clackamas County can
use John Ludlow as county chair,
and he will continue to keep a
tight rein on our precious resources in the current tight economy.
We can count on John to bring
jobs and a better economy to
Clackamas County. Join me in
voting for John Ludlow for county chair.
John Brenneman
CHOA
Donation of Thanks
Thanks to your hard work and
passion for supporting troops
abroad, Cell Phones for Soldiers
collected 1,524,733 phones in
2011! That means 91,483,980
minutes of FREE talk time was
supplied to soldiers across the
world. Thanks so much for your
time and commitment for making
this happen.
Each year, more than 130 million cell phones are decommissioned in the U.S. alone. The
average life span of a cell phone
is only eighteen months. It is estimated that only 1% of retired cell
phones are recycled or reused. The
remainder sit in closets, drawers
Let's remember that these
phones can be put to an outstanding use and good cause for
our troops stationed all over the
world. Thank you for your continued support and help in donating
your used phones. It's making our
Troops lives just a little easier and
keeping them closer to home with
free minutes of talk time.
Sallie & Marty Paulson
Fairway Estates
golf course. . . There are so many
aspects of this story that are inspiring and exciting. This story
is beyond golf, in and of itself,
and has become a story of giving,
helping, inspiring and teaching.
The example of the Niners Club,
and how they are giving of themselves for no reason other than to
help these girls, favorably impacts
our kids and community!”
Coach Nichols concluded his
remarks by noting that his team
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in three years they had scored a
victory over Liberty High School.
Prospects for the team look good
this year, with the possibility that
the team, with its talented Juhee
Lee (recently honored with a full
golf scholarship at Seattle University next season), might qualify for state and win the league
championship!
Niners, take a bow. . .you have
done yourselves (and all of us)
proud!
Bill Benedetto
Arbor Lakee
A Tip of the Hat
To our Niners for taking the
girl’s Wilsonville High School
Golf Team under its wing!
Mike Nichols, Coach of the
team, said it well in an e-mail he
sent to me: “They (Niners) are
amazing!!!. There were 7 or 8
from the Niners Club at our Tournament at Charbonneau on Monday, March 19 in the freezing cold
helping us. We are overwhelmed
at the outpouring of kindness and
support given to us by them and
the Charbonneau Pro Shop. The
other coaches came up to me on
Monday and exclaimed how well
the teams are treated at our home
To all Charbonneau
residents:
We are your Charbonneau
neighbors. Our children have
all attended and graduated from
Canby schools and are now leading productive lives as adults. We
are still very interested in the education of children, though, and
the current conditions in Oregon's
school districts give us cause for
concern.
In the Canby School District,
revenue has dropped $2.6 million
per year since 2007-2008. As a
result, the district has laid off administrators, teachers and support
staff. Class sizes have increased
and, because the school year has
been shortened, children have lost
instructional time and personnel
have lost pay. Two years ago, the
district had healthy fund reserves,
but the recession has outlasted the
district's savings and there is little
cushion left.
On your ballot this month, you
will see Measure 3-393, a three
year temporary Local Option
Levy which will provide additional operating funds for Canby
schools. The levy proceeds will
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year, and may not be enough to
prevent further budget cuts. But
these funds WILL help preserve
school days, class sizes and programs.
Please join us in voting "YES"
on the Local Option measure.
The cost per household is modest. Based on estimates made by
the district, many homeowners
will see no increase in property
tax.. If you would like to calculate
your cost, the school district website at www.canby.k12.or.us has a
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information about the levy on the
Web site.
Thank you for supporting the
children of our neighborhood and
wider community.
Neil and Jean Martin
Country Club Estates
John and Marty McCullough
Paul and Gloria Schwindt
Edgewater
Continued, see Letters,
page 31
May 2012
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Community Forum May 3
By Eric E. Hoem
Like Sgt. Joe Friday of Dragnet fame, did you ever want “the
facts, just the facts” so that you
could make up your own mind?
Like a good detective, you
want to know the facts, not spin
or opinion.
Last October, a group of us
started a luncheon discussion
group to talk about important issues we all face, regardless of political persuasion. The discussion
got boisterous more than once.
“Don’t try to tell me what to
think,” one person said. “Everybody has opinions and most of
them are based more on emotion
than factually-based information.
What I would like to hear is more
of the facts; and then, I can make
up my own mind.”
The idea for Community Forums springs from this need for
more accurate information.
We realized that we all had
plenty of opinions, and that we all
learned a lot by listening to each
other. More importantly, we realized that we all needed more
information on these issues in order to decide between competing
opinions.
As a result, we formed the
Charbonneau Community Forum
in order to invite knowledgeable
people to speak to our community
as a panel in an interactive setting
that included plenty of time for
questions from residents.
Keeping the Forum topics nonpolitical is a top priority.
Hot topics always have a political spinoff, but the group strongly
felt that discussion should not start
there. The team wants presentations to be as factually-based,
spin-free as possible, so everyone
attending can walk away thinking they gained more knowledge
about the topics and had plenty of
food for thought as well as ample
room to make up their mind.
The Community Forum begins
May 3, with environmental concerns.
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topic of potential threats to our
beautiful environment.
Opinion surveys show that
most of us moved to Charbon-
neau because of the attractive and tranquil environment: beautifully
landscaped French Prairie Road, lovely trees on
our meandering streets
and golf course, tranquil
rural setting along Miley Road, easy access to
Wilsonville and its improving amenities. The
list goes on and on for
all of us.
And yet, we hear
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plane noise virtually
every day. Rumors of
commercial
development south of the river
threaten this rural rePhoto by Shirley Hoem
serve with more conAurora
Airport
takeoffs--how
much
pollution
from
leaded
aviation fuel do
gestion, more noise and
more pollution. How se- these planes create in the skies over Charbonneau?
cure, then, is the natural
of Wilsonville for 12 years prior pm, we will turn to questions from
environment we treasure in Charto being elected to the county the audience and responses from
bonneau?
commission. Charlotte brought the panelists for an interactive divisionary leadership to Wilson- alog about the topic and informaRegional Experts
ville and maintains a strong con- tion presented.
On May 3, four regional experts will provide information and nection to Charbonneau. She will
Upcoming Forum
provide an update on the conperspectives on potential threats
Dates and Topics
tinuing saga of attempts to comto the tranquil environment we
June
14, Charbonneau Home
mercially
develop
land
along
I-5
enjoy so much.
Values…..Looking
Ahead
south
of
the
Willamette.
Mary Kyle McCurdy, Policy
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Lastly, Ben Williams, Friends
Director and Staff Attorney for
1000 Friends of Oregon, will of French Prairie, will discuss ing, selling, buying or planning
stunning information about the for long term care, you now have
discuss “Climate Smart Commupotential for lead pollution in our an opportunity to ask questions
nities.” This organization was
air from piston-engine aircraft at and get answers, in one place and
founded by Oregon’s legendary
governor, Tom McCall, in order Aurora Airport, already the sec- at one time, to these and other real
ond highest in the state. Where- estate-related questions from a
to help safeguard Oregon’s preas we have been using lead-free mortgage broker, real estate marcious natural environment. Mary
gasoline in our cars for decades keting specialist, local real estate
Kyle will be talking about what
McCall’s organization is prioritiz- because of the dangers of lead agents and a reverse mortgage expoisoning, the gasoline used in pert.
ing in the Portland area today.
Other dates are: July 12 general aviation is not required to
Jim Johnson, Land Use and
Healthcare,
August 9 - Wealth Inbe
lead-free.
Avgas,
as
it
is
called,
Water Planning Coordinator for
equality,
September
20 - Citizens
contains
generous
amounts
of
this
the Oregon Department of Ag
United and October 11 - Measures
riculture, plans to focus on the
an airport, the more lead particu- and Initiatives.
importance of Rural Reserves, esResidents can register online
lates fall like invisible snow.
pecially in our immediate French
for the monthly presentations
Prairie vicinity, which boasts
Forum details
some of the best “Foundational
The
May
3
Community
Forum
www.charbonneautogether.com.
Farm Land” in the world. Jim
begins
at
6:30
pm
in
the
Country
has spoken before numerous farm
Club dining room with a social
groups around Oregon and partichour and refreshments. Coffee,
ipated actively in land-use plantea, wine and dessert will be ofning processes.
Charlotte Lehan, Chair, fered. The Forum panel will be
introduced at 7 pm and particiClackamas County Board of
pants will discuss their topic for
Commissioners, served as mayor
up to 15 minutes each. By 8:15
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May 2012
2012 Arbor Lake
Golf Begins May 21
Do you live in the Arbor Lake
Townhome Association (ALTA)
and are you looking for an opportunity to meet new people or see
old friends, play a fun nine-hole
game of golf and enjoy a wonderfully catered dinner? ALTA Monday night golf is just the place for
you!
Our season begins on May 21,
and is comprised of nine playing
dates, ending on September 24.
The Card Room at the Club House
is already reserved and the caterer
is booked. Be sure to mark your
calendar for the following dates
and plan to check in with the host
couples no later than noon of the
Friday before play.
Date, Host Couple:
May 21, Ron & Leslie Leeper
June 11, Jim & Suzanne
Sanford,
June 25, Denny & Jackie
Atkin
July 9, Ron & Leslie Leeper
July 23, Denny & Jackie
Atkin
Aug. 6, Denny & Jackie
Atkin
Aug. 20, Ron & Leslie
Leeper
Sept. 10, Jim & Suzanne
Sanford
Sept. 24, Jim & Suzanne
Sanford
Monday night check-in will
run from 5 to 5:30 pm in the Card
Room. Shotgun starts at 5:30 pm.
Players are responsible to take
care of their greens fees in the Pro
Shop.
Our regular format is a fourperson scramble, with two couples playing as a team to advance
the best ball down the fairway to
the hole. Occasionally, variations
of the game are also played by the
group. The goal of the evening is
always to gather with friends and
neighbors to have a relaxing game
of golf, followed by a nice dinner.
The catered dinner, plus tip, is
$17 per person, and the “game” is
$1 per player. Non-golf-playing
partners are also invited to join us
for dinner and need not contribute to the game fund. You need
not be a shareholder to join in the
neighborhood golf fun.
We are pleased to announce
that Curry’s Landing (Bill, Cindy
and Lexi Grier) will be catering this year’s functions. We can
count on the menu to be exceptional.
BYOB – cocktails begin immediately after golf, followed by
dinner and huge prize awards.
See you there!
Charbonneau to Receive Historical
Marker for Original Miley House
By Mick Scott
The Wilsonville-Boones Ferry Historical Society has been
awarded a $1,945 grant for a
three-phase project that will include the creation of an additional
heritage marker in Charbonneau.
W-BFHS will match the grant
with a combination of cash and
in-kind services.
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cial assistance for a marker at the
site of the Jacob Miley House,
which once stood near the northeast corner of French Prairie and
Old Farm Roads. W-BFHS will
also produce a marker for the Old
Church restored last year by McMenamins and create a special
display at the library about Wilsonville author Walt Morey, who
wrote 17 children's books and numerous short stories.
The three-story Miley House
was built by the Aurora Colony,
in 1865, near the Colony's Wil-
lamette River landing. Jacob Miley purchased the house in 1881,
and the family occupied the house
into the 1940s. It stood vacant for
years; but for a time, it was used
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tors, the developer of Charbonneau.
The building was saved from
demolition and moved to Aurora
in 1990, where it was restored and
now houses Scatter Creek Junction antiques and café.
W-BFHS project director
and Charbonneau resident Mick
Scott was presented a check at the
March 19 meeting of the Wilsonville City Council. Financial assistance for the project was made
possible by the Wilsonville transient lodging room taxes and the
City of Wilsonville.
There are currently four heritage markers in Charbonneau. All
are along the northern portion of
French Prairie Road.
May 2012
Charbonneau Tennis Club
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Third Annual
“Jim Wright Classic”
Charbonneau Golf
Tournament
Charbonneau
Tennis Club
Held on Saturday, July 21
STEVE HALL
1 pm Shot-Gun start
Tennis activity has picked up
at the tennis club recently, partly
due to the excellent performance
and enthusiasm of our new tennis professional, Craig Koessler.
More of our club members are
taking private lessons and participating in the clinics. Craig has
been involved in the sport of tennis for over 40 years as a player,
coach, club professional, administrator, tournament director and
tennis fan. He is well connected
to the local tennis community and
is considered one of the better tennis professionals in the area. He
has done a good job of conducting
clinics that cater to the needs of
all skill levels.
We are also experiencing a
large amount of junior tennis activity because it is the high school
tennis season. Local high school
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playing team matches because of
the bad weather, which makes the
tennis club a good refuge. The
Wilsonville High School girls’
team is out to defend the state
championship team title which
they won last year. Club member
Jen Tinker is the coach of the
girls’ team.
Status of Projects
An electronic key pad has been
recently installed, to provide en-
Association
Contact Cindy Daum at
503-694-8146 for details
Tennis Club members Camille Hammonds, Joanne Smith, Craig
Koessler, Nancy Good, Christine Thayer, Undine Kao recently took
part in a Monday night Ladies 3.0 Clinic.
trance to the outdoor courts. This
does away with the need to issue
keys to new members.
A study was performed to determine how to improve the lighting on the outdoor courts. The
best solution would be to replace
the poles with shorter ones, but
this costs more than we are willing to spend at this time. We are
looking into less costly solutions.
A study was also performed
to determine the feasibility of
placing a bubble over the outdoor courts so that they could be
used during the winter months.
The cost to do this would require
a tennnis club dues increase of
about 40%, which is not feasible
at this time.
Tennis Events Schedule
May 20, 4:30 pm, Tennis
Potluck
June 28 - July 1, Charbonneau/
Wilsonville Tennis
Tournament
August 5, 4:30 pm, Summer
Social & Barbeque
September 7 - 9, Club Doubles
Tournament
December 31, New Year’s Eve
Party
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May 2012
Homebound Program
Brings Library to Local
Charbonneau Residents
Farewell Sweet
Sarah Frank
SpringRidge resident, Carol
Owens, hasn't always used an
electric wheelchair. Until 1998,
she was an active person. Two
years ago, she moved into SpringRidge where she remains as active as possible. However, she
can't physically make the trek to
the Wilsonville Library.
"The (Wilsonville) library is
one of the places I've wanted to
go and haven't been," Carol said.
Her large wheelchair makes riding the Smart Bus impossible.
Carol just recently found out
about the library's homebound
program where a volunteer helps
to help keep her entertained and
informed. It was very helpful re
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didn't move far from her bed.
Carol's love of information
started when she was three. That's
when she learned to read.
She loved reading her grandmother's "Bobbsey Twins" books
and spending time at the Carnegie
Library in Atlanta working on
home work.
"Reading opens an entire new
world not only of entertainment
but of education, too," Carol said
After Carol called Sue Stowell, a Charbonneau resident and
volunteer coordinator for the library, to sign up for the program,
she was introduced to Lonna Altgelt. Lonna, another Charbonneau resident, came by Carol's
apartment with a list of questions
about things Carol is interested
Sarah Cooley Moore Frank
passed away March 14, 2012 after
battling colon cancer since 2010.
Sarah's quick smile and sunny
disposition was a welcome sight
to the Niners and the Charbonneau Sunshine Service.
She grew up in the Laurelhurst
area of Portland and graduated
from Grant High School and Oregon State College where she was
a member of the Kappa Kappa
Gamma Sorority.
Although SpringRidge has
a beautiful library, Carol
enjoys visits from
Charbonneau resident,
Lonna Altgelt, who
periodically provides
reading materials and
books on tape for Carol and
other homebound
residents.
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something of interest for her new
friend.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the Wilsonville Library's homebound program can
contact Sue Stowell by calling
503-570-1598. Anyone interested
in receiving homebound services
can call the same number or have
someone stop by and talk to a
clerk.
Here, Stan Hayes and Sarah
Frank cut a rug at a CCC New
Year's Eve party
Sarah lived in Charbonneau
with her friend and partner, Stan
Hayes for the past 11 years and
loved every minute of it.
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City Crews to Flush Charbonneau
Hydrants Last Two Weeks in May
A sure sign of spring is when
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main."
When a hydrant is opened,
there are temporary incidences
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There is no health hazard associated with the water.
Munsterman said that anyone
who encounters discolored water
should shut the water off and wait
several minutes. After waiting,
check the clarity by running cold
water for a few minutes, allowing
new water to work its way thru
the pipes.
"If the water is clean, it's okay
to use," said Munsterman. "If
not, wait a few more minutes and
check again. In some cases, there
may be slight discoloration for a
short period."
Munsterman added that discoloration only affects the appearance; it does not affect the taste
or quality. Avoid washing laundry
Wait until the water runs clear at
the tap, then wash a load of dark
If pressure or volume seems
low, check your faucet screens for
trapped particles.
Crews are going to place signs
at entrances to neighborhoods pri
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If you have questions, contact Dan Knoll, communications
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Photo by Linda Blazejewski
SpringRidge, SpringRidge Court
Honor Their Generous Volunteers
Part of the heart of the SpringRidge community are dedicated resident
volunteers who contribute in so many ways: Library Committee,
Flower Committee, Resident Council, Gift Shop, Hospitality,
Community photography, Entertainment, Spiritual Services, Bingo
calling, Bridge organization and more. John Oswald (above), a Gift
Shop Volunteer, is one example.
Curry's Landing
Hosts Local
Artist's Show
Charbonneau resident, Shirley
Benz, is exhibiting acrylic and
watercolor paintings at Curry's
Landing through May. Curry's is
open 9 to 9, Monday through Saturday.
A lot of Shirley's art expression comes from her 25 years in
the fashion industry.
Her career in art, color, fashion
and consulting have culminated in
an exciting watercolor series, aptly titled "Women," part of which
is on display at Curry's.
Shirley is a student in Bill
Marlieb's Acrylic Class that meets
in the Charbonneau Club House.
"I am thrilled to be here at Curry's Landing," she said.
She and her husband, Bob have
lived in Charbonneau three years.
Stop by and check out her
work. It is for sale, and she can
also be commissioned to paint.
SpringRidge resident, Shirley
Benz, displays some of her work
at Curry's Landing, through
May.
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May 2012
Continued from page 2
Paul Schwindt
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Treasurer Paul Schwindt gave
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condition. He talked about reserve funding for future major
repairs and replacements, as well
as a fund set aside for new capital improvements. Paul reviewed
the 2011 expense breakdown and
noted that there were no 2012 increases in dues or fees, except for
a small increase in Tennis Club
fees.
Lindy Anderson
Special Events
and House
Special Events and House
Committee Chair Lindy Anderson reviewed the list of CCCorganized events that took place
in 2011. She thanked Event Coordinator Kim Hosford for her
hard work on providing a variety
of events to meet the interests of
Charbonneau residents. The past
year included: musical concerts,
plays, the Easter egg hunt, and
more. Lindy gave a preview of
events to come in 2012. She also
talked about several recent pur
center equipment and an outdoor
loud speaker. She thanked the library volunteers for keeping the
Clubhouse Library neat and tidy.
June Henry
Safety and Security
Safety and Security Chair June
Henry talked about the low crime
rate in Charbonneau in comparison with other Clackamas County
communities and offered several
security and safety tips. She said
there have been recent incidents
of theft and reminded homeowners to secure all doors, make sure
exterior lights are working, and
use motion sensors where appropriate. She reported that law en
to call 911 when they notice suspicious people or vehicles. She
also encouraged homeowners to
create an emergency-supply box
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tricity service is interrupted or
there is a natural disaster
Jon Woerner
Landscape
Landscape Committee Chair
Jon Woerner talked about 2011
landscaping projects and CCC
assuming responsibility for all
of French Prairie Road and Miley Road landscaping. He noted
that this provides uniformity and
consistency and assures that these
areas are maintained to Charbonneau’s high standards.
Architectural Control Chair
Steve Perry talked about the standards and rules for architectural
control in Charbonneau, noting
that a new section on gates and
arches was added in 2011. He said
these rules and standards are discussed and voted on by representatives from all the individual associations in Charbonneau. Steve
also reviewed the areas where
signs are prohibited along French
Prairie Road and said Clackamas
County has provided a letter acknowledging that Charbonneau
may remove signs in the county
right-of-way on the north side of
Miley Road adjacent to the Charbonneau district.
Peter Vazzana
Asset Management
Asset Management Chair Peter
Vazzana listed the major repairs
and replacement performed in
2011. He said the Asset Committee is still reviewing the options
in regards to the Charbonneau
marina. He reminded homeowners that a riverbank slide in late
2010 has prevented access to the
dock. Peter said more of the bank
has eroded and the committee is
looking at several possibilities for
action.
Dave Sanville
Communications
Communications Chair Dave
Sanville talked about CCC’s website and the information available
on the site. He thanked former
editor of The Charbonneau Villager, Roberta Pronovost, as well
as current editor Cindy Garrison,
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Charbonneau’s newspaper. Dave
reminded residents that when it is
important for residents to receive
information quickly from CCC,
an email distribution list is used.
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thanked his fellow committee
members, Lindy Anderson and
June Henry for the valuable input.
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Tony Holt
Civic Affairs
Civic Affairs Committee Chair
Tony Holt talked about the stages that led up to the approval of
an update to the Aurora Airport
Master Plan. He said the approved Master Plan includes both
strengthening and lengthening
the runway. Tony said construction of a control tower at the airport is scheduled to begin in late
2012. He reviewed the names of
the candidates running for both
Clackamas County Commission
and Wilsonville City Council.
He reminded homeowners that
the April issue of The Charbonneau Villager had a question and
answer section from the county
candidates and urged homeown-
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Find out more about Emma Giesy
at the Aurora Historical Society
Front row: Peter Vazzana, Lindy Anderson, Steve Perry, Jon
Woerner. Back row: Gene Pronovost, Larry Turner, June Henry,
Paul Schwindt and Dave Sanville.
ers to be informed when casting
their votes.
Following questions from the
audience on the committee reports, the results of the board
elections were announced. June
Henry, Gene Pronovost, and Peter Vazzana were elected to the
CCC board for three-year terms.
There was an open-ended question and answer period following the election results. Most of
the questions centered around
the golf course and the restaurant
building. (see comments earlier
in this report)
Immediately following the annual meeting, the board held its
directors meeting. Gene Pronovost was elected to serve as president, Steve Perry was elected
vice-president, Paul Schwindt
was elected treasurer, and Lindy
Anderson was elected secretary.
As always, the CCC board of
directors welcomes input, comments, suggestions, and questions
from the membership. Contact
information is listed in the Charbonneau Directory or homeown
Larry Turner
Vice President
Country Club Estates Chair
Larry Turner is pictured here, but
he did not have a report at the Annual Meeting.
What are the Niners up to now? Check upcoming Villager
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Emma Wagner Giesy
By Reg Keddie
Happy Mother’s Day!
Here is a great way to celebrate
the day with “Four Generations”,
A Day with Jane Kirkpatrick
and Emma Giesy in Aurora. As a
result of Jane Kirkpatrick’s trilogy
of books about the life of Emma
Wagner Giesy, much research
has taken place, and the Aurora
Colony Historical Society has
acquired more information about
Emma and her four children.
These “new” stories will be
the focus of the “Emma” day this
year.
Jane Kirkpatrick, the famous
Oregon author, fashioned these
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person, Emma Wagner Giesy, a
member of the original Aurora
colony. Jane created quite a following among her fans. People
come to the museum in Aurora to
see “Emma’s house."
There is a Charbonneau connection to the Wagner Geisy
families in that part of the land
we now call Charbonneau was
owned by the Wagner family.
Emma, newly married to Christian Giesy, wormed her way onto
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location for the community to
move to. The colony eventually
found their home in what is now
Aurora, named after Dr. Keil’s
daughter, Aurora.
The Aurora Colony Historical
Society is holding a fund raising event with Jane Kirkpatrick
which includes the following:
A book signing in Emma’s
house with Jane Kirkpatrick,
"New Emma Stories” by Kane
Kirkpatrick, an Aurora Walking Tour - “Walk Where Emma
Walked," a visit to Emma's grave
in the cemetery and a reception at
the Keil House with Jane Kirkpatrick.
Call 503-678-5754 for more
details or visit the Web site:
www.auroracolony.org.
Another Aurora Colony event
that will be held in Charbonneau
will be a presentation of original
music composed by the Aurora
colonists and to be performed at
the Charbonneau Country Club
on Saturday, June 2. Save the date
for this exciting evening!
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May 2012
Pay it Forward!
The WHS Girls Golf Team consists of l-r: Annie Gilbert, Kara
Gilbert, Annika Oetken, Emily Bird, Audrey Chames, Juhee Lee,
Jeana Johnson, Kristin DeMers, Jenny Wong and Megan Stites.
By Roberta Pronovost
The expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good deed be
repaid by having it done to others instead. And, this is exactly
what the Charbonneau Ladies
Nine Hole Golf Association, better known as the Niners, has done.
It started with an act of kindness
last year when Charbonneau resident, Bill Benedetto, donated ladies golf clubs to the Wilsonville
High School girls golf team, but
it didn’t stop there. Bill then took
the idea to the Niners Club and
suggested that the club become
involved with the high school.
The Niners Board met, liked the
idea, and it was determined the
club would indeed become involved.
The process started slowly
with people donating new and
used golf equipment for the girl’s
team. The golf coach for the girl’s
team, Mike Nichols, was extremely grateful. Mike said “Surprisingly, we are a Wilsonville
school known as an upper income
community; but we have players
who need golf clubs, balls and especially tees throughout the year.
Some of the girls play with men’s
equipment, because that is all
they have. There were girls who
played golf last season with tennis
shoes because they did not have
golf shoes.”
Donations can be made and
placed in the Niners Corner of the
golf club lounge.
When the Niners Board met
early in February of this year,
they were looking for a volunteer
to become the liaison who would
work with the girl’s high school
golf team. They were hopeful
of becoming more involved this
year. As I sat in the meeting (my
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eral minutes, I thought about what
they were asking. I wondered if
anyone else was interested, but no
one raised their hand. I then asked
a few questions about the position, because I wasn’t sure what
it entailed. It was stated that the
position is new, and it would develop this spring. I used to work
in labor relations for many years,
so I knew this answer could mean
just about anything. But, I volunteered anyway.
When I left the meeting I went
home and contacted Mike Nichols and haven’t looked back. It
has been an incredible experience
getting to work with Coach Mike
and interacting with the girl’s
team on behalf of the Niners. The
team practices in Charbonneau
during the week, so there is plenty
of opportunity for everyone to say
hello. The team plays in a tournament every week, based on league
standings, through May. Two of
these tournaments were held in
Charbonneau.
I coordinated with Coach
Mike, the tournaments held here
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nament was held March 19 and
the Niners and Pro Shop really
pulled through for the team. I was
not able to attend due to a previous commitment down South.
But, the Niners who volunteered
braved the cold; and the event
was very successful. Most of the
girls' parents are unable to attend tournaments because of the
time of day the tournaments are
held. The girls were so excited
that people they don’t even know
would come out and support their
efforts. Each time I see Coach
Mike, he is still in amazement
over the commitment the Niners
have made to Wilsonville High
School.
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The second tournament held
in Charbonneau was April 10.
Each year the Wilsonville team
has a BBQ for all the schools attending the tournament. When I
heard about the BBQ, I thought
to myself, this is perfect and right
up our ally as a Niner. Our Niners Club loves to have fun and is
not afraid to voice it! Our volunteers showed up again and were
happy to do it. When the girls
came around after nine holes they
were able to have a bite to eat and
continue their round. The BBQ
continued after the tournament
as well. Coach Mike and team
are so proud that Charbonneau
is their home course and that the
Niners are here for them. Coach
Mike stated the other coaches are
a bit jealous of what his team has
here in Charbonneau and also
thanked us for making the tournament and BBQ a great success
for everyone. You couldn’t wipe
the smile off his face. And who
would want to?
More great news! Because of
the generosity from the Niners
and other residents, the situation
regarding equipment that Coach
Mike talked about has been remedied for this season. The coach
has set aside equipment for next
year too! Coach Mike and I agreed
that all the extra golf equipment
that Wilsonville doesn’t need will
be donated to other high schools
in the league. Our generosity has
no borders! The Niners, the Charbonneau Golf Club and the Charbonneau Community continue to
pay it forward. Thank you so very
much!
The girls do take breaks from
Here's proof.
Continued from page 22.
To All Charbonneau
Residents:
Last year I wrote a letter warning residents of what happens
when people like the “Together”
Committee don’t step up and
bring the issue to light. While the
$125,000 collected seems like
a lot, it only represents roughly
40% of households contributing
$240/year each. To me, a nongolfer, but also an economic analyst specializing in housing, $20/
month seemed like cheap insurance against a drop in the value of
my home.
We’ve already lost roughly
20% of our house and condo values, on average, because of the
worst housing recession since the
1930’s. Do we want to lose another 20% or more because nongolfers have somehow convinced
themselves that they don’t “have
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are located on housing Web sites
like Zillow.com or the US Census
Bureau.
Now, it is time to look for a
permanent solution. Long term,
we can’t count on the "Together”
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all. If ennui sets in and we leave
all decisions to a government
committee, we all lose.
Seventeen years ago, I was
President of Portland Youth Soccer League, overseeing 8000 kids.
As such, I became a target for every committee Portland Parks and
Recreation could muster. That
experience taught me one crucial
fact; if you want to triple your
expenses, get any bureaucracy
bound by the concomitant city,
county and state rules and regulations involved.
We need a private solution
within our community. If I can
guarantee one thing; staying private will be cheaper for residents
in the long term. Implementing
a private solution will protect us
against the rules and regulations
that will be forced on us by various government agencies.
There is already an alternate
(private) solution, which will be
covered in next month’s letter.
John Krier
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Why Join Charbonneau Men's Club?
Charbonneau
Men’s Golf
Club
DENNY ATKIN
Residents and Non-Residents
of Charbonneau: Beginning immediately, the Men’s Club is offering Wednesday and Saturday
games for men wanting to enjoy
9-hole rounds; including all the
other advantages that come with
membership in the club. All regularly scheduled games* will include 9-hole groups.
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18-hole tourneys, scrambles, etc.
YOU decide when it’s best for you
to play; no requirements whatso-
ever! And, you can count on fun
times with no pressure; ALL skill
levels play in our club!
* All scheduled games will
have nine-hole foursomes available, except some 18-hole-only
events, i.e.: Holiday couples'
scrambles, the Invitational, etc.
Some special events, such as the
Men’s Night Out, will offer a later
shotgun start for 9-hole groups, so
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and enjoy the dinner together. We
want this to be a fun addition to
your life. And, should you want
to participate in occasional 18hole contests, it's totally up to
you! No limits!

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www.
charbonneaugolf.com/MensClub.
At their opening breakfast
April 15th, the Men's Club
surprised their "Bubba,"
Odist Bubba Heard, with his
own pink driver...in honor of
Masters champ, Bubba
Watson.
Your Lifestyle Continues Here
At their opening breakfast on
April 15, the Men's Club
surprised their "Bubba," Odist
Bubba Heard, with his own pink
driver...in honor of Masters
champ, Bubba Watson.
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and the golf pros for a 9-HOLE MEN’S GOLF idea-sharing meeting
on April 3, 2012. They voted overwhelmingly to form a nine-hole
group as part of the Charbonneau Men’s Golf Club.
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Knotty Knitters
Need New
Neighbors
By Barbara Walling
Did your grandmother teach
you to knit when you were a child?
Did you take it up as a teenager
(remember argyle socks)? Over
the years, have you replaced knitting with other things in your life?
A group here in Charbonneau
called the Knotty Knitters has rediscovered the art of knitting, and
we would like you to join us. If
you visit the French Prairie Village clubhouse on Curry Drive on
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each month, between 10 am and
noon, you will discover a wide
range of projects being worked.

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going on from, simple scarves,
socks, sweaters, afghans, prayer
shawls and charity projects such
as tiny caps for premature babies.
Our participants all share
learning and techniques, as well
as information regarding various yarns, yarn shops, events, etc.
Field trips to local shops also take
place occasionally.
If you are a beginner knitter, a
former knitter interested in getting back into it or an experienced
forever knitter, we would love to
have you visit and see if this is
right for you.
If you would like more information, contact Kim at the Charbonneau Country Club 503-6942300.
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Two Bible Studies Slated for
Charbonneau This Summer
Joan Bryck enjoys knitting
tiny hats for premature
babies. She made the
sweater she's wearing.
By Caryl Thomas
This summer, two 3-week Beth
Moore Bible studies will be held
in the card room at Charbonneau
Country Club.

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Forward, will begin Wednesday,
June 13, from 9 - 11 am in the
Card Room, and will continue
Wednesday, June 27 and Wednesday, July 18. This is a no-homework, DVD-only study.
The second study, entitled The
Sower (based on the parable Jesus
told in Luke, chapter 8) will begin
Wednesday Aug. 8, 2012 from 9 11 am, and continue Wednesday,
August 22 and Wednesday, September 12.
Come join us as we watch
Beth Moore present these exciting Scripture-based DVD talks.
Discussion will follow each presentation.
For further information, contact Charbonneau Country Club
or call Caryl Thomas 694-2713.
Elaine Lien made the hat
and scarve she's wearing.
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May 2012
"Together We Can Do It" Returns Today
It is with gratitude to our community that today we launch the
2012 TWCDI campaign. We are
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nal year of our voluntary appeal
to meet this challenge.
We are grateful for many
things:
* for the foresight of the original residents who kept the golf
course under local control with
their purchase of the course,
* for the over 520 contributing families who helped us raise
over $125,000 last year,
* for our ability to enhance the
beauty of the open space we enjoy
every day,
* for the many improvements
made possible to the course that
has already enhanced our public
play this season,
* for the members of the
Joint Committee who continue
to struggle with providing us a
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* for the increased communication within the community, and
for the beautiful new Web site
that can be used well into the future to keep us all connected.
We are optimistic about our
future and hopeful that:
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* those who gave so generously last year will re-subscribe,
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* those who were unable to
subscribe last year will join the
effort this year,
* the prospect of a long-term
solution will soon be found by the
Joint Committee.
Early in May, each of you will
receive a letter giving you more
information, and offering you the
opportunity to subscribe to meet
this year’s need. Please visit our
Web site CharbonneauTogether.
com to keep up with our progress.
Please keep in mind that in our
effort to maintain our home values, preserve our beautiful surroundings and bolster the condition of our revenue-producing
golf course, there can be no “us”
and “them,” only WE, the community of Charbonneau. Together, WE can do it.
2012 CWA FASHION SHOW
GIRLS JUST WANT TO
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11:30 AT COUNTRY CLUB
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Things I Learned From My Mother!
Mary Packard- "My mother told
me 'to always behave yourself,'
because then, you don't have to
worry about anything."
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told me not to run. Ladies never
run. My mother was from
London."
Pat Foster - "My mother would
always say 'Save your money,
because you'll need it later.' My
mother supported us on a
department store salary."
Dee Bolan - "My mom always
insisted you start the day with a
prayer and a good breakfast.
She had wonderful breakfasts."
Know the Community Sign Rules
Twin sisters, Nadine Hanson (left) remembers - "Always tell the
truth, because you have to remember a lie." Maxine Hanson (right)
remembers - "Get up and enjoy the day, because you don't' know
what tomorrow holds."
Charbonneau Author Writes Book
About the Oregon Trail
This picture was
taken of Melanie
on the Oregon Trail
at Three Island
Crossing near the
Snake River in
Idaho.
Melanie Dundy’s most recent book is West To Oregon With Ollie Ox!,
a children’s e-book about the Oregon Trail. Melanie was recently
invited to present her book to members of the Oregon-California Trails
Association (OCTA). Jim Thompkins, President of the NW Chapter,
introduced Melanie and her book at their Annual Meeting held in
Oregon City on March 10. Teresa McCoskey, another Charbonneau
resident, is the mother of Rachel McCoskey, the illustrator for the
book. You can learn about the book on the Web site: www.
WestToOregon.com. The book can be ordered directly from the site or
through Amazon Kindle and B&N Nook.
All homeowners, rental landlords, realtors, and estate sales
representatives need to be aware
of Charbonneau’s sign restrictions. The Charbonneau Country
Club has the authority to remove
signs from prohibited locations.
The sign restrictions were created to maintain the ambiance of
the beautiful main thoroughfare
that runs through our community.
The rules have been in existence
so long that most residents probably do not realize that prior to
establishing these rules, signs
would “blossom” every weekend
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French Prairie Road -- each sign
vying for a more prominent location than the one next to it. The
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the CCC board was called upon to
“do something.”
In conjunction with the City of
Wilsonville Sign Code and with
authority provided by Clackamas
County, Charbonneau regulations
have been written to prohibit
signs anywhere along French
Prairie Road and on the north side
of Miley Road. Temporary signs
are permitted on cross streets
of French Prairie Road as long
as they are located on the cross
streets at least 30 feet back from
the French Prairie Road curb.
This policy allows homeowners and agents of homeowners
the ability to alert passersby of a
house or estate sale, without undermining the beauty of our community.
Home sellers, realtors, estate
sale representatives and others
need to be cognizant of these
rules. Following the rules will
minimize the possibility of a negative impact on an open house or
estate sale. Please be sure to communicate with the professionals
involved in your sale.
A more detailed “Sign Rules
Statement” is available from the
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