Beaverton Valley Times http://yourtownyourpaper.com/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 01:51:45 -0800 FeedCreator 1.8.3 (obRSS 1.9) http://yourtownyourpaper.com/images/ Beaverton Valley Times http://yourtownyourpaper.com/ The most comprehensive coverage of local news, Sports News, Business, People, Politics and entertainment. View hourly Oregon weather updates. Follow Events, check the calendar of events. Also watch our photo gallery and videos. Research our archives. Find local classifieds. Publisher of special editions and magazines. Find more news articles and stories online at PortlandTribune.com Crusaders on to title game http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203447-crusaders-on-to-title-game
Jesuit grinds Canby on both sides of ball for 6A semifinal win


Jesuit gave up a 47-yard touchdown run on the game’s opening drive in the 6A state semifinals against Canby, setting up an unforeseen 7-0 deficit with 7:31 to go in the first quarter.

Cause for concern? Yeah, ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203447-crusaders-on-to-title-game Southridge, Jesuit lead all-Metro football squad http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203448-southridge-jesuit-lead-all-metro-football-squad

Seven Skyhawks, Crusaders make all-Metro first-team


Profuse with talented perimeter playmakers, bellcow running backs, hasty defenders, and young, gifted quarterbacks, the first-team all-Metro League team reads like a who’s who in the world of 6A football.

Aloha’s Maurice McSwain, Southridge’s Devin Martinez, Westview’s Austin Brisbee, Jesuit’s Christian Martinek and ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203448-southridge-jesuit-lead-all-metro-football-squad Fisher, Westview football reflect on stellar season http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203449-fisher-westview-football-reflect-on-stellar-season

No high school football team ever wants its season to be over.

Yet, when the Westview football team met on its half of the field following its 54-7 first round playoff loss to Grants Pass and took a moment to reflect on an unexpected turnaround season, the revelation of ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203449-fisher-westview-football-reflect-on-stellar-season Southridge's Rigoni wins Metro League player of the year http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203450-southridges-rigoni-wins-metro-league-player-of-the-year

A versatile jack of all trades who could do everything from set, to hit on the outside, to block kills or dig out spikes, Southridge’s Nicole Rigoni was named the Metro League’s 2013 volleyball player of the year.

Rigoni — a University of Oregon commitment who was also selected ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203450-southridges-rigoni-wins-metro-league-player-of-the-year Convinced Crusaders ready for run-happy Rams http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203451-convinced-crusaders-ready-for-run-happy-rams

The Holy War’s magnitude is about to go up another level. Or five. Or 10.

Already considered one of the state’s best, heated rivalries, Jesuit and Central Catholic will duke it out for the second occasion this season—only this time it’ll be with everything on the line.

A ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203451-convinced-crusaders-ready-for-run-happy-rams Valley Catholic boys' basketball going after state title http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203452-valley-catholic-boys-basketball-going-after-state-title

The Valley Catholic boys’ basketball team has a lot to prove this season.

Valley has a hunger to verify that last year’s disappointing end to its banner season was nothing more than a two-game fluke at the 3A state tournament in Coos Bay.

The Valiants want to ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/203452-valley-catholic-boys-basketball-going-after-state-title Park district veteran takes helm of Sunset Swim Center http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/203459-park-district-veteran-takes-helm-of-sunset-swim-center

Lori Leach moves over from Beaverton Swim Centers program coordinator role


The Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District’s Aquatics Department recently promoted Lori Leach, a 26-year veteran of the department, to supervise the Sunset Swim Center, 13707 N.W. Science Park Drive.

She started in her new role on Monday. ...]]> Beaverton Valley Times News Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:01:12 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/203459-park-district-veteran-takes-helm-of-sunset-swim-center Schools ponder funding measure for new buildings, set priorities http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/203457-schools-ponder-funding-measure-for-new-buildings-set-priorities

$680 million bond could fund new schools, technology and upgrades


When it comes to a $680 million bond measure to fund new schools, building renovations and new technology for the Beaverton School District, failure is not an option.

That’s was a key theme expressed during an open house presentation for ...]]> Shannon O. Wells News Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:00:19 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/203457-schools-ponder-funding-measure-for-new-buildings-set-priorities Business incubator leader takes on new strategic role http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/203453-business-incubator-leader-takes-on-new-strategic-role

Jim McCreight help manages 12 entrepreneurial tenants


After six years of service as chairman of the Oregon Technology Business Center’s board of directors, Jim McCreight is moving into a new role as director of strategic partnerships at the city of Beaverton-sponsored business incubator.

McCreight, who has served in the part-time ...]]> Beaverton Valley Times News Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:56:26 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/203453-business-incubator-leader-takes-on-new-strategic-role Grocery store owner, employees arrested for food stamp fraud http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/203266-grocery-store-owner-employees-arrested-for-food-stamp-fraud

Five suspects accused of using food program benefits to gain profit


Following a five-year investigation into a food stamp fraud ring, a Portland resident and four Beaverton residents associated with a Beaverton grocery store and gas station were arrested on Tuesday.

Beaverton police detectives and U.S. Department of Agriculture and ...]]> Beaverton Valley Times News Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:30:56 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/203266-grocery-store-owner-employees-arrested-for-food-stamp-fraud Shoppers encouraged to support city's small businesses on Saturday http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202932-shoppers-encouraged-to-support-citys-small-businesses-on-saturday

City of Beaverton promotes Small Business Administration initiative to spend locally


Residents are encouraged to shop at smaller businesses around Beaverton on Saturday, Nov. 30, in recognition of "Small Business Saturday," an effort of the U.S. Small Business Administration to encourage consumers to understand the significant, positive effect local spending ...]]> Beaverton Valley Times News Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:04:13 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202932-shoppers-encouraged-to-support-citys-small-businesses-on-saturday Share your holiday card with Times' readers http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202584-share-your-holiday-card-with-times-readers The holidays are all about traditions. And one tradition the community has counted on for the past couple years is the Beaverton Valley Times’s annual family holiday greeting photo issue.

This is your chance to spread some holiday cheer by sharing your great family photos with friends and neighbors. ...]]> Beaverton Valley Times News Fri, 29 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202584-share-your-holiday-card-with-times-readers Forecast firms up: Wind and cold on the way http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202865-forecast-firms-up-wind-and-cold-on-the-way After several days of wavering, computer weather models now show that much colder weather will likely strike the entire Pacific Northwest beginning early next week, says meteorologist Steve Pierce of Northwest Weather Consultants.

In a Thanksgiving Day press release, Pierce stated that snowfall levels will likely fall to very near ...]]> Pamplin Media Group News Thu, 28 Nov 2013 20:31:30 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202865-forecast-firms-up-wind-and-cold-on-the-way Crusaders take aim at confident Canby http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202562-crusaders-take-aim-at-confident-canby

Six years, six disappointments.

The Jesuit football team is sick of making it to the altar of the 6A playoffs, whether it’s in the semifinals or the championship game itself. The past six seasons, the Crusaders have come up just short of slipping that title ring on their finger ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202562-crusaders-take-aim-at-confident-canby Pacers embarrass themselves, Crusaders capitalize http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202563-pacers-embarrass-themselves-crusaders-capitalize-

The Lakeridge football program hit rock bottom on Friday night.

Notorious for playing a thuggish style of football where anything goes, where penalties are encouraged, where cheating, sucker punches, eye jabs, and Wet Willies (yeah Wet Willies) are smiled upon, the Pacers turned what was once a competitive 6A ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202563-pacers-embarrass-themselves-crusaders-capitalize- Jesuit rides Restic's right arm to semis http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202566-jesuit-rides-restics-right-arm-to-semis

Crusader sophomore throws for five touchdowns in rout


Quit calling Eric Restic a game-managing signal caller.

The Jesuit sophomore has rapidly turned into a bona fide difference maker at the quarterback position for the Crusaders, and his head coach and older teammates couldn’t be happier about it.

Restic shed ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202566-jesuit-rides-restics-right-arm-to-semis Valley Catholic football wants playoff return http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202569-valley-catholic-football-wants-playoff-return

A new standard has been set for the Valley Catholic football team.

Postseason berths and first-round playoff appearances can’t be accepted as measures of a successful season. Not anymore. Not even next year when the Valiants venture up the 4A’s Cowapa League.

Following a year in which the Valiants ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202569-valley-catholic-football-wants-playoff-return Apollo football closes year with playoff appearance http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202570-apollo-football-closes-year-with-playoff-appearance

Faustin Riley knew his Sunset football team wasn’t going to be great at the beginning of the season.

With so much rawness on the roster, and ample little-known commodities standing in important positions, the veteran head coach was skeptical about the Apollos’ potential.

Riley even took Sunset’s 4-0 start ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202570-apollo-football-closes-year-with-playoff-appearance Coon, Frey lead all-Metro League girls team http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202574-coon-frey-lead-all-metro-league-girls-team

Sunset, Jesuit lead Metro in honors


They both came up just shy of the 6A pinnacle after regular seasons for the record books.

However, while the Sunset and Jesuit girls' soccer teams couldn't quite take the 6A state championship trophy home, the individual postseason accolades for each respective squad ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202574-coon-frey-lead-all-metro-league-girls-team Bikes bring smiles to students visiting Barnes Elementary School http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202575-bikes-bring-smiles-to-students-visiting-barnes-elementary-school

Program provides refurbished bikes, repair education for underprivileged students


Victor Uriel Galvez knows exactly what he’ll use his bike for when he gets one that fits.

“I can go to my school a lot faster,” he said, “and I can go to my friend’s house and not be tired from ...]]> Shannon O. Wells News Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202575-bikes-bring-smiles-to-students-visiting-barnes-elementary-school Jesuit's Rocker, Porreco make all-Metro League boys' team http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202576-jesuits-rocker-porreco-make-all-metro-league-boys-team

To the victor, go the spoils.

After winning the Metro League, and their second straight 6A state championship against Central Catholic, the Jesuit boys’ soccer team put five players on the all-Metro League squad, including player of the year Christo Michaelson. Head coach Chris Thurley shared coach of ...]]> Matt Singledecker Sports Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/18-sports/202576-jesuits-rocker-porreco-make-all-metro-league-boys-team A fluid situation http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202564-a-fluid-situation

Donations help Puralytics provide water purification systems to typhoon relief


To paraphrase an ancient literary fable, in the typhoon-devastated Philippine Islands, water is everywhere, but barely a drop is fit to drink.

Thanks to a deceivingly simple, yet ingenious water-purification device and a cadre of generous donors, a Beaverton-based company ...]]> Shannon O. Wells News Wed, 27 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202564-a-fluid-situation Schools offer aid to homeless students http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202578-schools-offer-aid-to-homeless-students

New federal reporting process paints clearer picture of kids in need


Newly released data from the Oregon Department of Education shows a decrease in homeless students across the state.

According to Rob Saxton, the former superintendent of Tigard-Tualatin and Sherwood school districts and the current deputy superintendent of public ...]]> Geoff Pursinger News Wed, 27 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202578-schools-offer-aid-to-homeless-students Sunshine Pantry on mission to assist families http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202582-sunshine-pantry-on-mission-to-assist-families

Founder seeks more volunteers at new Fifth Street warehouse


When determining who’s entitled to pick up donated food at the Sunshine Pantry, Sharon Straus keeps the rules firm, but simple.

“There are two things: You need to bring a box, and you need to bring a smile,” she says. “Those ...]]> Shannon O. Wells News Wed, 27 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202582-sunshine-pantry-on-mission-to-assist-families There's a place for you on Thanksgiving http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202586-theres-a-place-for-you-on-thanksgiving

Local groups offer feast and friendship to individuals, families and seniors


All across the nation, families are sitting down to meals of turkey and mashed potatoes with loved ones, but for the thousands of local people without any place to go, Thanksgiving can be a sad time.

However, that couldn’t ...]]> Geoff Pursinger News Wed, 27 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202586-theres-a-place-for-you-on-thanksgiving TriMet helps curb distracted walkers http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202581-trimet-helps-curb-distracted-walkers-

Devices being tested on buses to keep pedestrians safe


In downtown Portland, downtown Gresham, near the Beaverton Town Center or any other congested area in the region, it’s easy to spot “distracted walkers” — pedestrians who don’t look where they are going, frequently because they are talking or texting on ...]]> Jim Redden News Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:57:12 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202581-trimet-helps-curb-distracted-walkers- Semiconductor manufacturer faces fines http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202579-semiconductor-manufacturer-faces-fines

Penalties stem from hazardous waste handling, storage and labeling practices


The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined Maxim Integrated Products Inc. $9,700 in penalties for several hazardous waste violations the agency cited at the company’s Beaverton semiconductor and electronics equipment manufacturing facility.

Penalties stem from a July 2012 inspection ...]]> Shannon O. Wells News Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:53:23 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202579-semiconductor-manufacturer-faces-fines 50 years later: 'It was a sad day in history' http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202572-50-years-later-it-was-a-sad-day-in-history

Beaverton residents reflect on the Kennedy assassination


It was just after lunchtime on Nov. 22, 1963, when 16-year-old Bill Rice heard over a radio that President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

As the sophomore at Atascadero High School in Central California quickly learned, not everybody ...]]> Shannon O. Wells News Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:46:10 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202572-50-years-later-it-was-a-sad-day-in-history Letters to Santa turn into gifts for Make-A-Wish http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/17-features/202520-letters-to-santa-turn-into-gifts-for-make-a-wish

Macy's Believe Campaign supports wishes for local children battling for their lives


This holiday season, Lily Moser knows exactly what she wants from Santa.

Two years ago, the Tigard 12-year-old went on the trip of a lifetime with her family as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Lily, who ...]]> Geoff Pursinger Features Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:44:20 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/17-features/202520-letters-to-santa-turn-into-gifts-for-make-a-wish Police arrest three on suspicion of animal neglect, drug possession http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202211-police-arrest-three-on-suspicion-of-animal-neglect-drug-possession

54 calls made to residence for animal abuse- and drug-related complaints


Three Beaverton residents were arrested Thursday on suspicion of animal neglect and unlawful possession of methamphetamine after Beaverton police searched a home in the 11000 block of Southwest 11th Street and took possession of two female pit bull dogs. ...]]> Beaverton Valley Times News Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:32:29 -0800 http://yourtownyourpaper.com/bvt/15-news/202211-police-arrest-three-on-suspicion-of-animal-neglect-drug-possession
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