HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY
20 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER August 2021
Wilsonville Library
By GREG MARTIN
An update on the latest happenings with the library
The library is now operating at its regular , pre-pandemic hours .
Almost all
MARTIN of our building is now fully open and it is newly cleaned and redesigned to showcase all of our many wonderful collections — old and new . We ’ ve been buying new books ( on a reduced scale ) during the past year , so our collections stayed current . Come and see our
newly redesigned travel and Lucky Day sections as well as our brand new collections , like the Library of Things and our similarly named History of Things Collection .
Our bookstore is slowly opening as well . Right now , its hours are firming up . It ’ s best to give us a call or check the bookstore ’ s Facebook page as we ’ re expecting that the bookstore should have regular hours by the time you read this . The bookstore is happy to accept your book donations as well — up to two boxes or bags per person , per day . Just leave them in the green , wheeled bin in the lobby area .
As of this writing , we don ’ t yet have our notary services available , nor do we have any meeting rooms open for use . Our public programs are still being conducted via Zoom and there is only limited help available at the public computers .
Rest in peace , Teddy
By ROB CALLAN AND LAURIE LAUBENSTEIN
Teddy passed July 7 after a long great life of 16 years . He was a celebrity in Charbonneau . He was previously owned by Margaret Harrington , a neighbor of ours . Teddy and Margaret were inseparable . She was involved in all the activities here and was a member of several clubs . She took Teddy everywhere and that ’ s how he became so well known . When she became terminally ill , we assured her we would give him a good home . Teddy was her “ little boy .”
We took Teddy to visit Margaret over at SpringRidge and those visits evolved into Teddy Tuesdays . We ’ d take him to visit the residents in independent , assisted and memory care . He always brought lots of smiles and hugs from everyone he met . There wasn ’ t a day when out walking him we wouldn ’ t hear someone call out “ Is that Teddy ?”
He lived with us for six years and we will miss him terribly . So long Teddy and thank you !
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Teddy lived a full life in Charbonneau from 2005- 2021 .
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Council mulls ways to support businesses
By COREY BUCHANAN Pamplin Media Group
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Outdoor parklets could extend season for restaurants
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
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Family fun center reopens for business
Wilsonville looks ahead
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 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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Media Group 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 , through Korea , Viets
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 g o v e r n ment 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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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 eran from Sherwood ,
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