April 2022 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 15
Charbonneau Pickers
By GARY NEWBORE
New group dedicated to clearing road trash
The inaugural event of the Charbonneau Pickers was held during the third week of January . The Charbonneau Pickers , a new group led by Dottie and Ray Cook , is dedicated to keeping our nearby roads and rights-ofway clear of trash . In the first pick up , the off-ramp to I-5 going south from Miley Road , the on-ramp from I-5 to Miley Road and Miley Road itself were cleaned up . Miley Road was picked up from the turn off to the Red Barn on the west to the second Charbonneau entrance in the east . A total of 15 large bags of trash were picked up .
Dottie Cook said : “ It was a wonderful and fulfilling experience to remove trash that detracts from the beauty of our community .” Gary Newbore added : “ No
By MARGARET WIESENTHAL
The Boys & Girls Aid Crab and Rib Committee have been planning details for the past several months . Now , all systems are a go for the Crab and Rib Dinner 5:30 p . m . April 23 in the Charbonneau Clubhouse .
Tickets at $ 65 are on sale now . If you have not yet purchased a ticket call Katie at 503-542-2345 . We have a waiting list when all tickets are sold .
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Left to right : Ray Cook , Dottie Cook , Gary Newbore , Ellen Newbore and Marcia Nichols
one should be too proud to pick up trash that detracts from our wonderful community and is a real eyesore .”
Adopt-a-road signs will be going up soon . Trash pick-ups will be held quarterly . The next one will take place in April . Details to follow . If you would like to join this group , contact Dottie or Ray Cook . Contact information is in your Resident Guides .
The crab and rib dinner is on this year
There are some exciting changes . You will be able to bid on baskets for a trip , gardening , golfing , picnics and many other things you like to enjoy . All the basket items will be sold as a silent auction . Among the items bid on will be an Alaska Airline trip for two . At less than their real price you will purchase very good bottles of wine to take home . Also , you will have a great meal with wine or beer . We look forward to seeing you all !
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The Boys & Girls Aid Charbonneau branch is hosting a Crab and Rib Dinner fundraising event April 23 .
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