18 January 2026 Charbonneau Villager
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Joanne Stuvik and Kat Budiao and 2026 President Joann Caravalho’ s touches on each table. Not only did many current members attend, but several guests were also there for us to welcome. This event is the board’ s way of saying thank you to all Niners and giving our guests a sneak peak of what it is like to be a Niner.
The passing of the gavel to the new board took place on Dec. 1, the beginning of the Niner fiscal year. This Executive Board will have a mix of new members and seasoned ones. President Joann Caravalho comes from a business background and moved to Charbonneau approximately three years ago. Vice President Kat Budiao brings what she learned from being co-president last year. Rosemary Smurthwaite wanted to ensure financial stability, so she signed up for another year. The last position is secretary, which longtime Niner Sylvia Morrison chose to take on with zeal, sincerity and an
President Joann Caravalho, Secretary Sylvia Morrison and VIce President Kat Budiao( TREASURER ROSEMARY SMURTHWAITE IS NOT PICTURED).
earnest hope to perform her duties the best she can. This Niner Board is sure to carry on with the good work and solid decision-making all while putting the Niners’ interests first, just as past boards have done.
Tuesday, Jan. 13 is the first of three winter events. At this writing it has not been determined if it will be a fun afternoon of games, a lunch or an
Happy Hour members Toni Goss and Mary McGalreth.
outing. Whatever is decided it is sure to be a good time. If you haven’ t signed up there still should be time.
If you haven’ t renewed your membership or completed one for new members, you can sign up and pay online at ladiesninersgolf. com or download an application. The Proshop also has paper copies at the Niner area on the counter.
As we start our journey in the new year, I would like to leave you with a modified version of a wish that was on a card given to my husband— Wishing you smiles that turn into laughter that turns into happiness all day, every day and throughout the year.
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Intensifying DISPUTE
By KRISTA KROISS Staff Reporter
As Home Depot continues push to move into Wilsonville, city accuses company of bribery
Amid allegations of bribery and other misdeeds levied by the city of Wilsonville, Home Depot will appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals a city decision that prevents its use of the Fry’ s Electronics building. The appeal comes as Home Depot also seeks an enforcement order with the Land Conservation and Development Commission against the city for allegedly violating local and state law.
Home Depot has been working to come to Wilsonville by moving into the former Fry’ s Electronics building at 29400 Town Center Loop W. The process has involved two land use reviews, one defining the existing nonconforming status of the property and the other deciding if Home Depot
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would continue that use. The city has repeatedly denied appeals for both applications, defining the property as an electronics-related retail store and saying that Home Depot’ s operations would be different than Fry’ s Electronics— not a“ continuation of use.”
According to a notice sent to the city on Thursday, May 23, representatives of Home Depot intend to appeal the Wilsonville City Council’ s May 17 decision denying Home Depot’ s proposed use of the property, ruling that the company would not qualify as a continuation of use. This decision, which upholds a previous Development Review Board determination, will be appealed to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals.
The notice on an enforcement order is related to a city
STAFF FILE PHOTO: KRISTA KROISS Home Depot will appeal a City Council decision preventing it from using the former Fry’ s Electronics building. It will also seek an enforcement order against the city, and in a response the city detailed accusations of bribery and intimidation tactics. decision on the status of the Fry’ s Electronics building. In March the Development Review Board upheld Wilsonville Planning Director Miranda Bateschell’ s decision, adding that the property is“ 159,400 square foot electronics-related retail store,” based on Fry’ s Electronics’ occupancy of
By DANA HAYNES Staff Reporter the building when updated zoning codes from the Town Center Plan took effect in June 2019.
Reactions pour in following Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass
Court says homelessness ordinance does not violate constitutional rights
See DISPUTE / A3
Oregonians spoke out after the Friday, June 28, news that the U. S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a homelessness ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, saying the city’ s prohibition on outdoor camping does not violate the Constitution’ s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Plaintiffs in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson had argued that criminalizing the state of being homelessness crossed a constitutional barrier. They cited, for precedent, Robinson v. California, a 1962 decision in which the Supreme Court ruled that the criminalization of addiction violates the Eighth Amendment. Plaintiffs in the Grants Pass case said the state of being homeless is like being an addict; as such, people should not face criminal charges for it.
Grants Pass is in Josephine County, south of Roseburg. The town of nearly 40,000 has about 600 people who are homeless, according to service providers. The only nonprofit that can provide shelter in that city can house up to 100 beds, according to a brief submitted for the Supreme Court case.
The ruling could pave the way for stricter rules on homelessness in every Oregon community, and the ripple effect could reach across state lines.
Wilsonville City Manager Bryan Cosgrove said it is too early to tell if there are going to be any changes to the city’ s rules on public camping.
Currently people are able to camp for survival in designated sites near the Wilsonville City Hall between 9 p. m. and 7 a. m. Prior to this rule, which took effect last year, city code banned public camping. The updated city code was a response to federal and state laws prohibiting cities from punishing people for sleeping on public property when no other options are available.
Following the Supreme Court’ s ruling, Cosgrove said there will be some discussion on the city code. He estimated that the council will be able to discuss the matter in August.
Those opposed to the high court’ s decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson include Northwest Housing Alternatives, an affordable housing nonprofit in the Pacific Northwest.
“ Northwest Housing Alternatives is deeply troubled to learn that the U. S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of targeting and systemically punishing people experiencing homelessness,” said Kelsey Heilman, the nonprofit board’ s vice chair, and Trell Anderson, executive director, in a written release.“ Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep at night. We know in our collective conscience that there are not enough
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