HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY
August 2022 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 17
The Niners
By MARY FIEWEGER
It ’ s been a fantastic golf season so far
Our June 28 Member guest Day , ‘ Star Spangled Scramble ,’ was a great success . Thanks to Cathy Loffink and Julie Beaton for a fun day with great weather . Julie
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Beaton and her sister Mary Jane Hunt took to the podium and took us back to them being copresidents with their jokes and ‘ ribbing ’ of members . We congratulate our winners . Yellow Course : First place — Jeanie Paque , guest Ann Von Domelin , Julie Reeves , guest Debra Ulrich ; second place — Joanne Stuvick , guest Lynn Hannah , Laraine Vazzana , and Dianne Reiter ; third place — Virginia Horler ; guest Jennifer Kohne , Ericka Stevens and Marsha Wadsworth . Green Course : First place — Mary
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Council mulls ways to support businesses
By COREY BUCHANAN
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Outdoor parklets could extend season for restaurants
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After doling out thousands of dollars to dozens of small businesses immediately following the onset of the COV- ID-19 pandemic , the Wilsonville government is considering more ways to lend a hand .
During a Wilsonville City Council work session Monday , Nov . 2 , Economic Development Manager Jordan Vance said the city could choose to distribute about $ 40,000 in grants for eight to 12 local restaurants to construct outdoor parklets , add covering , heat lamps and lighting and invest in other tools to extend the outdoor dining season .
Based on a survey he conducted , Vance said business owners would prefer that the city help them construct parklets in front of their restaurants rather than creating a communal pavilion for various restaurants to sell food .
Despite the colder weather , he thought people would still want to eat outside .
“ I think people are restless in their homes . I think there ’ s a desire to get out safely , have a beer , meet someone for a bite to eat . Given our temperate climate , I think if the space is designed safely , comfortably , with ventilation , with covering , I personally think it could be viable ,” he said .
Additionally , Vance said the city could participate in a Small Business Saturday marketing campaign and continue a program it initiated last spring in which it provided gift cards to community members for use at
Bullwinkle ’ s is back
Family fun center reopens for business
By COREY BUCHANAN Pamplin Media Group
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See Page B4 he potential sea change in Wilsonville politics did not come to pass .
According to unofficial results , City Councilor Julie Fitzgerald edged out councilor Ben West to replace Tim Knapp as mayor by a margin of 58 % to 42 %.
Meanwhile , incumbent councilors Kristin Akervall and Joann Linville appear poised to win the two open council seats over challengers John Budiao and Imran Haider , with Akervall garnering 31 % of the vote and Linville 29 % of the vote . Budiao had 25 % while Haider had 14 %.
As of Monday most ballots had been counted , although several thousand remained in Clackamas County . The county elections office expected to finish counting those ballots — which were machine-rejected or those with signature issues — by Thursday evening .
In a statement , Fitzgerald said she was delighted to be elected and by a sizable margin .
“ Wilsonville voters have affirmed their commitment to a safe , civil , economically strong and inclusive community ,” she said . “ I thank each and every one of our Julie Fitzgerald for Mayor campaign volunteers and supporters for their
Murphy , guest Christy Lynch , Karen Giardina and Carole Lukas , second place — Kim Warram , Nancy Veteto , Alice Swartz , and Rose Mills ; tied for third place — Darlene Crosby , guest Sue Schneider , Julie Beaton , guest Mary Jane Hunt , and Christine Reeder ; guest Pam Grignon , Marsha Wadsworth and guest Mary Painter .
Save the date — Scramble Chairperson Leesa Gango
The final Niner Scramble will be on Aug . 9 . The “ Girls Just Wanna Have Fun ” scramble will be like its namesake - a lot of fun ! The flier and poster will feature some of our Niners having a great time . Green fees are $ 20 with a Taco Luncheon Buffet for $ 19 . For this Scramble you can register and pay online at ladiesninersgolf . com . You can also register and pay at the pro shop using one check payable to the Charbonneau Niners . We hope you join us for golf , lunch and surprises since girls DO like to have fun !
Pink Ball Golf Tournament Save the Date , Tuesday , Sept . 13
Pink Ball plans are in the final stages .
Wilsonville looks ahead
strong support and inspiring values . From writing letters to the editor , to graphic design and building the website to displaying signs and working on many tasks , these volunteers were incredible . My husband , Bob , has been such a rock through the entire campaign , working side by side with me and keeping it fun . I thank each volunteer and my volunteer campaign manager ,
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G up pubviving veterans , now aging into their 90s .
Over the past several years , we decided to move forward in time with the veterans in our communities , h Korea Viet-
Susie Stevens , who is the best campaign manager imaginable .”
After Fitzgerald jumped out to a sizable lead on election night , West initially held out hope that he would catch up in the later returns . He inched a few percentage points closer from the initial results but not enough to change the outcome , and on Thursday , Nov . 5 , he called Fitzgerald to congratulate her on her victory . He surmised that partisan and nationalized politics might have contributed to his defeat , but also said Fitzgerald will make for a
Julie Fitzgerald , a former city councilor , will be the next mayor of Wilsonville after defeating City Councilor Ben West .
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“ fantastic ” mayor and that the upcoming council will work great together .
“ I stand by the things I ran on ,” West said . “ I stand by running a campaign that was pro jobs , pro economy . I stand by my call for good government and transparent government and a visionary future .”
Despite the loss , West will continue to serve as a city councilor . His term expires in 2022 .
Fitzgerald reiterated that both candidates are committed to working well together with the rest
Potential swing at City Hall did not come to pass on Election Day
COURTESY PHOTOS Kristin Akervall ( above left ) won reelection to the Wilsonville City Council , while Joann Linville ( above right ) held a narrow lead in the race for a second spot on the council , with some votes left to be counted this week .
“ We will begin 2021 living in a city that is the envy of many for its beauty , safety , strong economic base , beautiful parklike neighborhoods , respect for natural resources and commitment to
inclusivity .”
— Julie Fitzgerald , Wilsonville mayor-elect
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Special section profiles servicemen and women from around region
A SALUTE TO
VETERANS
ample amount of that in these pages . However , it ’ s equally important to acknowledge the humility that many veterans express . Their stories are really about service , not fighting . Keith Weir , a Korean War
Sherwood ,
We will be meeting every Wednesday beginning Aug . 3 in the Activity Center Board Room at 10 a . m . The Aug . 24 meeting will be at 2 p . m . ( after the tour of OHSU Knight Cancer Institute ). The sign-up book will be in the pro shop beginning Monday , Aug . 1 . Remember there ’ s only room for 180 golfers and we fill up quickly . If you are interested in helping , we can still use help . We have rescheduled the tour of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute for 11 a . m . Wednesday , Aug . 24 . We will meet at the Activity Center promptly at 10:30 a . m . We welcome everyone including families and friends interested in learning the most recent advances in cancer research . I will have a sign-up sheet at the Tuesday , Aug . 9 scramble . Let me know if you can help with car pooling .
Save the date for our Club Championship , Tuesdays , Aug . 16 and Aug . 23 .
A handicap and participation in five Niners events during the 2022 season is required . The signup book will be at the Pro Shop desk on July 26 . Watch for more announcements on the Niners ’ news site .
Spotlight on ladies Niners rules — Bonnie Bohm , rules chairperson
Pick-up : The Niners Rules is par plus five . For a par 3 , once you have reached eight strokes you should pick up your ball and continue play on the next hole . On a Par 4 once you have reached 9 strokes , do the same . Once you record a pick up , you are not able to record your putts for the day ’ s play . This enables us to keep pace of play , which is to be two hours or less .
Water hazard — In the water ? You have the option to use the Niners drop zone and / or hit another drive from the tee . Both have a one-stroke penalty . Don ’ t see the drop zone ( white circle )? Chris Bensel said it is supposed to be there every Tuesday for us ! If not , he feels we know where the circle should be and drop your ball in the vicinity , of course no closer to the hole .
I will feature important rules monthly . If you have a suggestion on rule clarification , please email me .
We had another fun-filled month of golf and events . This is turning out to be a fantastic golf season !
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