The “Fall in Charbonneau” contest has a clear winner. Congratulations to Joe and Sandy Hoffman of Arbor Lake. They correctly answered three of the four questions.
Joe and Sandy are native Oregonians and have been married 52 years, living in the Portland area all of their lives. Aside from their years in Portland, they lived in Milwaukie 5 years, Beaverton 30 years, and Charbonneau, which is their favorite stop; since 2002.
Joe worked for Graphic Arts Center in Portland for 30 years, and retired from Oregon Catholic Press in 2006. Sandy worked at Bob’s Red Mill for 21 years and retired from there in 2011. Together they are Ambassadors for the Mill, and carry sample products in their motor home to share with other RV’ers when they travel.
During their working years, their favorite vacation was cruising so after retiring they decided to try RVing, immediately falling in love with the lifestyle, and now find themselves on the road more than at home.
With two grown children, three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, all living nearby, their family life is filled and they enjoy all the family get-togethers.
After their return from Indio in April, Joe is looking forward to spring and summer on the Charbonneau courses having joined the Men’s Club last year. They also find time to do volunteer work with the C.C. Stern Type Foundry and Museum in Portland.
Reference documentation
The reference material for the answers to the four multiple choice questions include:
- Memorandum of Understanding dated June 1, 1998 between the City of Wilsonville and Charbonneau Country Club which enumerates the public works services for the care and maintenance of public streets and trees in the median strip and in the planting strips adjacent to French Prairie Drive. The trees, the land on which they reside and French Prairie Drive are owned by the City.
- Street Tree Evaluation for French Prairie Drive in the Charbonneau District dated January 28, 1998
- Tree count by an employee of Charbonneau Country Club
- Confirming count by an independent individual
- Wisconsin County Forests Association reference guide
- Charbonneau 2013 Directory
Correct Answers:
Answer to Q#1: The types of oak trees along French Prairie Road are Red Oaks (86%) and Pin Oaks (14%) which start from the first entrance.
Answer to Q#2: They were planted during 1970 to 1973.
Answer to Q#3: According to the MOU, there were initially 915 trees but 50 were removed for a variety of reasons leaving 865. Two other recent counts yielded 822 to 833 trees.
Answer to Q#4: The average Oak tree has 200,000 leaves weighing 70 lbs. Accordingly the total tonnage of dry leaves shed by the oak trees on French Prairie range from 28.7 – 30.2 tons.
Thanks to everyone for participating. We hope you had fun and learned a little more about this wonderful place we call home.