Please note that the last Post on this topic was not correct.  Ty Kuhns  resigned  from your CHOA Board.  The Post said he retired.    Sorry for the confusion-  Barry

Ty- thanks for your great service to the Board.

We are seeking additional Board members, ideally someone with some legal background.   That is a wish, but certainly not a requirement.

In addition, we are looking for neighbors who would be willing to join our Committees.  Current Committees include:

• Rec Hall C
• Pools
• Landscape
• Moss Control
• Finance
• Governance
• Architecture
• Social

While the Board meets monthly, the Committees meet on an ad hoc basis as needed.

If you are interested in any of these volunteer positions, please contact Steve Chinn at schinno@gmail.com or 503-682-0234.

Please note that Honey Bees have been spotted in CHOA.

Here is a note from one of our neighbors – “Yesterday, Sunday May 27th…….Memorial Day weekend I was sitting by the F & G Pool about 4:00 when I noticed a swarm of bees on the side of the pool house.  They just appeared and swarmed for 30 to 60 minutes and then gathered on a bush to rest.  I thought they looked like honey bees (and they were).  I know that we shouldn’t destroy bees……….just report them.  Well, on Memorial weekend you can imagine how hard is was to get ahold of anyone for a non-emergency call.  Finally, I was in touch with “Debbie” in Woodland Washington (Preservation Bee Keeping) who gave me a local # (503-649-8577).  A very nice lady came out and was very happy that no one had tried to destroy the bees.  She gathered them in a box and asked if she could leave it over night, since as the weather cools most of the bees will get in the box.  She came before 7:00am this morning and took her bees”.

In addition, there is a Daniel Kovac who also works with bees.  He can be contacted is 503-628-1236.

Please do not destroy Honey Bees.  Please call one of the two numbers in this Post if you see Honey Bees.

Please note that we will be running the sprinklers on Saturday night (May 12th) and Monday (May 14th) at 50% because of the hot weather which is forecast. This isn’t the start of full-time watering.  That won’t start till the pumps go in the river probably late May or early June.

Per the Golf Course- ” We usually wait until were comfortable that the river levels won’t rise.  We think we can have the river pump operational within the next 1 – 2 weeks.  In the meantime, water as needed to maintain what you have, but encourage your landscapers to be judicious, I don’t think anything in the 10-day forecast will necessitate mid-summer type irrigation.

We’ll let you know when we have the pump in the river, we’re currently working through a couple logistical issues, but should have those resolved shortly”.

Danny Vandecoevering

Golf Course Superintendent

Spring is here – and so are the snails who love to dine on our leafy green plants, especially hostas.  Garron has treated with an initial application of snail and slug bait. We are recommending that homeowners continue treating their plants to defeat these pests.

Please remember that Monday April 30 at 7:00 pm is the CHOA Annual Meeting.

Our Annual Meeting is scheduled for Monday 4/30/18 at 7:00 pm at the Charbonneau Country Club.   Please plan to attend this important meeting

Planned Agenda:

• Introduction of  Current Board Members
• Election of New Board Members
• Minutes from 2017 Annual Meeting for approval
• Financial Report
• Updates and Accomplishments
• Disaster Preparedness
• Homeowners Open Forum

We will have coffee and cookies, so it will be both a good time and an informative time.  Please be sure to attend.

Please note that a Coyote was spotted April 24th on the Golf cart path next to Red 6 coming from the direction of F&G pool.  A Coyote was found dead later that day on the road to Langdon Farms but we are not sure this was the same animal.  Please be careful with your pets.

In addition a resident of Charbonneau Village woke to find someone shinning a light into her bedroom window.   If you experience suspicious activity please respond as follows:

1. If you feel in danger call 911

2. If you see something that does not seem “right” but you don’t feel in danger: between the hours of 8:00 pm and 3:00 am call First Response 503-207-5300.
   c. During the day 7:00 am to 8:00 pm call Steve 503-312-0927 or 503-682-0234

Please note that we appreciate each homeowners role in keeping our neighborhood safe.

Come and join a new exercise class at the Rec Hall on Lafayette, Tuesdays 8:30 am to 9:30 am or Monday/Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm.  All you need is a mat, no other equipment needed.  The class will be an Essentrics class (see description below) taught by Jan Landis

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For Body Shaping: Targets and firms every muscle in the body, Defines the waist, Creates toned, lean and strong arms, Slenderizes thighs and quads,Creates flat, defined abs,improves posture

For Health & Performance: Increases full body flexibility, Helps relieve pain, Unlocks tight muscles and joints, Strengthens the spine and core, Helps treat and prevent back pain

12 weeks total starting Week of 4/16/18 – Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm and or Tuesday morning at 8:30 am.  No cost until May 1st.

Cost for 10 weeks (After May 1, 2018): 

2 or more classes per week $130

1 Class per week $75

Drop in $10

Classes will be Free until May 1, 2018