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THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 27 March 2020 teacher and librarian at Pacific Uni- versity has a special interest in the Forest Grove Indian School that ex- isted there from 1880 to 1885; the school was then moved to Salem. She shared a wealth of information about the school, the second one of its kind, but eventually only one of many such boarding schools. Created by the government and typically run by mili- tary staff, these schools were the coun- try’s answer to the ongoing Indian Wars in the 1870s that seemed to be without end. Local tribes after being repeatedly decimated by smallpox and tuberculosis were moved onto reserva- tions and then these schools were cre- ated to assimilate the Native Ameri- cans into the white man’s culture, teaching English and routine academic subjects for half the day and vocational skills the other half. Multiple genera- tions of young Native Americans were separated from their parents and put in boarding schools for three to five years. Eva’s detailed and fascinating presentation was followed by a lively question and answer session. This destructive process has touched the hearts of many and now the schools that remain are focused on celebrating and promoting Native American history and culture. The speaker’s fee was donated to the Che- mawa Native American Healing Coali- tion by CWA. Our March luncheon will feature a presentation by the Shriner’s Hospital of Portland with the title, “Always Here for Us.” Our members are also gearing up for a wonderful Spring Fashion Show: “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighbor- hood” May 11. Clothing will be by J. Jill and the lunch will be provided by Daltons. There are table reservation forms and a notebook for sign-ups in the CCC coatroom. On a final note, guests will be charged $5 more than members on all the luncheons, including our special events, the Holiday Brunch and Fash- ion Show. meeting yet again Monday, March 16, at 1 p.m. Join Malia and the all the hoary regulars at 1 p.m. for helpful tips and tricks for all levels from be- ginners to seasoned genealogists. Dis- cover new genealogical resources and tools, discuss personal research and goals, and learn from others! Then, the following Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m., the genealogically- inclined are invited to join us for a special Genealogy Workshop: What the Heck Does That Say? Deciphering the handwriting in old documents can be difficult, but a few good strategies can make all the difference. We’ll look at a variety of ways to figure out what the chicken scratch- es on the page say, but also what the style of writing can tell us about our ancestors. Presented by Pam Vestal, Association of Professional Genealogists. This program does require free registration. Please sign up for this program online at our website, be- ginning Feb. 21. On Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m., join a growing group of readers from the Wilsonville area to discuss a wide variety of books. These month- ly discussions are informal in nature and are facilitated by group mem- bers. This month’s read is “H is for Hawk” by Helen MacDonald. On Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m., hint, hint), you should check out the History Pub! The Wilsonville Public Library Founda- tion, the Wilsonville/Boones Ferry Historical Society and McMenamin’s have teamed up to present free monthly programs focusing on Oregon’s rich history. Held at the McMenamin’s Old Church (near Fred Meyer). This month, we are proud to feature Abigail Scott Duniway & The Oregon Suffrage Movement. Present- ed by Marge Harding, living history presenter. In a Living History presentation, “Abigail Scott Duniway” shares her history as a suffragist, journalist and national leader, emphasizing how her pioneer heritage encouraged her self- definition and remarkable career. Charbonneau Women’s Association By LEE HARKER Fortunate to be in the CWA CWA’s Febru- ary luncheon was an eye-open- ing and heart- string-tugging education on the Native American HARKER boarding schools created in the 1800s throughout the country. Eva Guggemos, a Wilsonville library Q From Page 24 cal interpretation and performs on a number of instruments from the guitar and lute families such as baroque lutes and mandora. They also play baroque guitars, romantic guitars of the 1800s and a variety of other intruments in- cluding classical guitars and 10-string guitars. But can they play “Stairway to Heaven?” Show up and find out! Hooray! It’s the Genealogy Club, CHARBONNEAU VI LL AG ER VOL. 42, NO. 2 Q FEBRUARY Q CHARBONNE AU, OREGON 2019 PRSRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRESHAM, OR PERMIT NO. 32 COURTESY PHOTO Steph Pump, Eva Guggemos and Lee Harker. Guggemos receives a check from CWA to donate to the Chemawa Coalition. ADVERTISE IN THE VILLAGER! Reach every resident in Charbonneau. Inside the Villager New year, new management — Page 2 Thank you, Cindy! — Page 10 Singles club goes all female — Page 15 Contact Jesse Marichalar Changes for board nominations — Page 8 Plus Event Calendar, all club reports and more! Published by With love in their hearts — Page 6 JON HOUSE PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP PHOTO: 971-204-7774 [email protected]