Ruby Alcantra moved to Corbett in 1968 with her husband Paul and two children. Coming from Portland, she was wanting a small school setting for both her son and daughter. Many years later, both her "kids" are still living in Corbett, raising their own children! Recently, builder Scott Clayton from Corbett built Ruby and Paul the home of their dreams, replacing the manufactured home they previously had. Ruby now has 26 ft. high ceilings, and she has given her previous home to her son who placed the home on his property! Ruby said she tried to have almost everyone that worked on building her home be local, in order to support our community. Ruby worked at Tad's Chicken 'n Dumplins from 1970-1989, both bartending and waiting tables. She says she has plenty of interesting stories from serving the local folks for nearly 20 years! Today she is the head cook at the Corbett Grange for the senior's lunch held every Monday. She absolutely loves using her talents and abilities to help others. She also drives the bus for all the senior's "road trips" to local areas of interest. Most recently she began serving on an oversight committee for the elderly and disablesd in East Multnomah County that is run by Trimet. One of her favorite Corbett memories is when she entered a "float" in one of the very first July 4th parades. She drove an OLD red pickup truck with hay and a goat named "Huck" in the back. She laughs as she recalls the fun her kids had riding in the back also, tossing out candy to the crowds. She also recalls positive memories as a business owner with her friend Gloria. Together they ran a shop called "UNtique," selling crafts and antiques from 1970-1973. They were located in what is now a house across from the Corbett schools. Ruby has many positive memories of years spent in Corbett, and with her lovely new home finished, she has no plans of leaving anytime soon!
