Hello CHOA Residents,

It is almost time for the annual Great Shake Out. This year it will be held on Thursday, September 14 at 6:14 PM.

One of your neighborhood Captains will be stopping by with a flyer explaining  what to do during and after the drill.  They will also leave a HELP/OK sign for you to post in a place that can be easily seen from the street.

Many of the CHOA neighborhoods gather after the drill to share some time together.

There will be drawing for a great raffle prize. So bring your raffle ticket with you to the gathering.

We need to be prepared before a disaster strikes!

Marilyn Ellwood, CHOA Key Captain

To: Charbonneau friends

As you know, once again, Charbonneau Niners are sponsoring the Pink Ball golf tournament to support Cancer Research at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute on Tuesday, September 12th. 

18 years ago, Charbonneau Women’s Niners Golf decided to make a difference in the fight against cancer with the Pink Ball Golf Tournament.  To this day they have raised nearly $800,000 for the Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU and prior to 2014, to Susan G Komen and the American Cancer Society.

OHSU Knight foundation has made huge strides in early cancer detection.  Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) researchers have devised an accurate and novel way to test blood to see if a pre-cancerous condition is escalating to outright cancer—potentially enabling treatment early in tumor development when cancer is more likely to be curable.  They are evaluating a multi-cancer early detection test that can detect 50 types of cancer through a simple blood draw and have expanded their studies across Oregon with other health institutions.  As well, they have more ongoing research into other cancers including research into pancreatic cancer.

This year OHSU will debut their new Information Van traveling the country – talk with the experts and pick up valuable information.

So, how can you help? We are hoping you will join us in this worthwhile cause by participating as a sponsor at one of our four levels and/or making a donation.  All donations will be acknowledged by OHSU for Tax purposes. For questions on Sponsorship Levels contact Brenda Gardiner at 503-539-8280.   

For all donations, please make your check payable to OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and place it in the Niner’s box in the pro-shop, or mail it to:  Brenda Gardiner, 7675 SW Fairway Drive, Wilsonville, OR  97070.

EXCITING NEWS! This year, the Pink Ball Committee is opening up the Silent Auction for the Charbonneau community on Monday, September 11^th from 4-7 p.m. in the Clubhouse.  For non-golfers and those not able to play, this is an opportunity to view and bid on 80 baskets!  You can place a bid and return on Tuesday to see how you did and/or increase you bid.  Join us back in the clubhouse on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

Questions?  Call Mary Fieweger 503-519-4388 or email maryfieweger4@gmail.com 

Thank you. 

The July 14 CHOA board meeting is cancelled.  The board is trying this year to meet just once every two months in order to give committees more time to do their work.  In lieu of the meeting, board President, Randy Hitz, and Property Manager, Steve Chinn, will be available on June 14 at 3:00 PM in Rec Hall C to talk with residents and address any questions they have.

Pools C and F&G are opening today. The A pool will open next week.

Here are the addresses for the pools

F&G 7835 Fairway Drive

C 8298 SW Lafayette Way

A 32233 SW Boones Bend Rd

B 7989 SW Sacajawea Way

We are opening pools C and F&G Saturday morning. Pool A will open the middle of next week.

For your information, a reminder of the pool rules follows.

CHOA Neighborhood Pools
CHOA Pool Rules and State Regulations (Pool hours are from 6 a.m. to sunset)

1. Children under 14 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED in the pool or pool area by
   an adult. Adult children and grandchildren of resident homeowners may use
   the homeowner’s neighborhood pool without the presence of the resident
   homeowner. They must be aware of pool rules and conduct themselves
   accordingly. If a problem arises, the resident homeowner will be notified, and
   if problems continue, said children would be unable to use the pool without
   the resident in attendance.
2. Lifeguards are not provided.
3. No running or rough play.
4. Please shower before entering pool. Take a cleansing shower before entering the
   pool or after using the toilet.
5. Swimmer not toilet trained must use swim diapers.
6. No diving allowed.
7. No loud radios, loud music, or boisterous conduct is permitted in the pool
   or recreation areas.
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8. No pets are allowed in the pool or recreation area.
9. No food, drink, alcohol or smoking is allowed in pool enclosure.
   10.No glass containers are allowed in pool enclosure.
   11.Please take all trash with you since no containers are provided.
   12.No swimming after dusk in any pool.
   CHOA homeowners have neighborhood outdoor pools for their use. You will be provided
   with one key. If a pool key needs to be replaced, the owner will be charged $8.00.
   Under our CHOA pool rules, all CHOA pools and spas may be used by CHOA residents
   and their guests.
   The pools open for use from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pools are heated between
   82-84 degrees and hot tubs at 102 degrees.
   Since there are no lifeguards at any of the pools, it is the responsibility of each resident
   to advise all family members and guests of the need to abide by the rules posted at each
   pool by both the State and our Association.
   State Spa Rules
10. All persons are required to take a cleansing shower before entering the spa pool.
11. Elderly persons and those suffering from heart disease, diabetes or high blood
    pressure should consult their physician before using the spa pool. No person
    suffering from a communicable disease, transmissible via water, shall use the spa
    pool. Persons using prescription medications should consult their physician
    before using the spa pool.
12. Individuals under the influence of alcohol should not use the spapool.
13. No person shall use the spa pool alone.
14. Pregnant women should not use the spa pool without consulting their physician.
15. Persons should spend no more than 15 minutes in the spa at any one session.
16. All children under 14 years of age shall be accompanied by a responsible adult
    observer.
17. No person shall run or engage in horseplay in or around the spa pool.

You may have noticed that the pool water at your local pool reminds you of days spent at the ocean. It’s not your imagination your pool may taste a little salty.

Slowly all pools in the CHOA area of Charbonneau are being converted to Salt Water pools. No more Chlorine smell. The assumption that maintaining a healthy pool requires that you buy and handle chlorine on a regular basis is not quite accurate. Many pool owners are discovering the possibility of utilizing saltwater as a means for having a pool that is safe and clean. The salt content in this type of pool is proportionately the same as that in human tears. Hence, you can safely open your eyes even while underwater.

How does a Saltwater pool work? Saltwater swimming pools draw on dissolved salt in the water to generate chlorine. The salt system utilizes a process called electrolysis to break down or separate the salt also known as sodium chloride or NaCl in the water.
The chemical reaction created by electrolysis produces chlorine in the form of sodium hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid. These sanitizing / disinfecting / oxidizing agents are the same as chlorine commonly used in swimming pools in solid and powdered form. This means a saltwater pool is not actually chlorine free. It simply utilizes a chlorine generator instead of being dependent on chlorine added in other forms.

What should I expect
You will notice a “soft water” feel. If you have a water softener in your home, you know that the addition of salt makes water feel smooth and silky to the touch – like rain water. Most people prefer this to the sometimes-abrasive feel of chlorinated water.
A practical reason why we are converting to salt water pools, is they eliminate the need for most swimming pool chemical maintenance (which translates to lower maintenance costs). Sodium chloride (the result of the electrolysis process) reduces the accumulation of fungi and algae in the water. The result is less time spent cleaning the water and the pool surfaces.

How many pools have been converted so far?
So far C pool and F&G pool have been converted. This is a process that will take time, so know that your local pool is on the schedule.
Well I am off to the pool to enjoy the last few days of summer.