The Charbonneau Villager Newspaper 2019 Oct issue Villager newspaper

12 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER October 2019 THE POWER OF PINK By CLARA HOWELL T he 14th annual Pink Ball Tournament Sept. 10 that supports OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute drew in hundreds of golfers and supporters wearing pink to honor those who have battled cancer. Throughout Charbonneau, yards were decorated with pink items and though rain persisted the day of the event, it didn’t dampen the spirits. Bagpiper George Coleman opened the event before a moment of silence was held for all the tee box signs honoring people who had died from cancer or those battling PMG PHOTOS: JAIME VALDEZ the disease. Aside from the golf Joyce Bowden stands by a memorial sign for Nanci Ericson, Julie Beaton for her mother, Judy Williams reacts after just missing the target in the tournament there was a putting Catherine Pope, and Craig and Barbara Walker for their daughter, Karen Jane Kosak Schmitt Putt to Pigs Pail event during the annual Pink Ball during Pink Ball. Tournament in Charbonneau. contest, lunch and an auction. COURTESY PHOTOS: JAIME VALDEZ Betty Prakken celebrates turning 90. BETTY PRAKKEN TURNS 90 By VICTORIA KOACH Volunteers for the annual Pink Ball Tournament. L Joe Fieweger and his mom, Mary, Becky Knutson, and John Fieweger pose for a picture during the annual Pink Ball Tournament in Charbonneau. Charbonneau residents decorate their yards with pink items to support Pink Ball. et’s all wish Betty Prakken a very happy 90th birthday. Betty’s two sons (local and east coast resi- dents) had a nice celebration for her at the Pioneer Chapel in Canby. Since Betty earned her private pi- lots license at age 30, and is a member of the International 99 Club and a member of the Portland Tall Group, she had plenty of friends to help celebrate her birthday. There were even some friends of the family that came from her home town of Boise to surprise her on her special day. Betty has lived here at Charbonneau for six years and is a member of the Charbonneau Women’s Association and the ladies sin- gle group. So when you all see her at the local events please take a minute to give her a hug and celebrate this upcoming year with all her friends here at Charbonneau.

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