HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY
20 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER February 2021
Sunshine Service
By JOAN VEDDER
New donations will enhance future inventory
Although the calendar says 2021 , I seem to be stuck somewhere else .
VEDDER Getting the day straight ,
much less the month , isn ’ t always clear ! For the past 10 months , the days have been almost identical . With the COV- ID-19 vaccine on the horizon , maybe we will have a year to celebrate .
Public health
Dentists prepare to administer vaccines
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Council mulls ways to support businesses
By COREY BUCHANAN
The Sunshine Service completed a very successful year despite illness , lockdowns , etc . We were able to personally deliver any equipment you needed for recovery or a temporary setback . We were able to help you return items as well , using the same no-contact system . So much of this success was due to Rick Schram here in Charbonneau . He was a one-man hero to me ! His notes were easy for me to enter into our records so we still have a knowledge of our inventory .
We ’ ve had several wonderful donations from local residents that will enhance what we have to offer in the future . We now have two ramps for home use of wheelchairs ! Both are easy to use and fold up when done . We ’ ve also received a wheelchair with the big
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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
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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 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 ,
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-
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Wilsonville looks ahead
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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Pamplin Media honors veterans
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
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master plan approved in 2010 . Early last year , CCC passed a resolution in support of the city ’ s efforts . Since LUBA did not rule on the facts of the case or the validity of the Master Plan , the city has filed an appeal with the State Board of Appeals . Other parties , such as the Friends of French Prairie and the City of Aurora , are expected to join this effort .
Although the CCC Board continues to support efforts to insure that the state ’ s land use laws are followed , we have not taken a position on the airport ’ s expansion plans . There is some information that indicates that the FAA may require a new Master Plan because it is more than 10 years old . If that happens and a new plan is required , the board certainly would like a “ seat at the table ” and insure that the concerns of our community are heard .
Wilsonville Historical Society
The Wilsonville Historical Society ( WHS ) has five signs here in Charbonneau . All are on French Prairie Road . Two are near Edgewater Place and designate the site of the Gordon House and the Miley house . Another is near the site of the Curry House . The other two are in the median , one at the Wagner Well House and the other identifying ice-age boulders . WHS is in the process of updating their maps and developing a maintenance plan for all of the locations in the city . Since funds are available through the city ’ s hotel occupancy tax , we have asked WHS to increase their efforts in maintaining the signs here in our community .
Charbonneau Master Plan
Did you know that the city developed a Master Plan for Charbonneau in 2014 ? This includes the repair and replacement of virtually the entire infrastructure . As we have seen , the city continues work on sewer , storm and water pipes . We have not seen much work in other areas and our efforts will continue to encourage the city to move forward with the areas covered in the plan . To view the entire 156 page plan , visit the city of Wilsonville ’ s website .
The French Prairie Pathway has been a CCC concern for many years . There is a maintenance and repair plan in place with three options . It is our hope to increase public involvement in encouraging the city to implement at the very least , the repair option in the plan . Some repair work was done during the last construction project but much more is needed .
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