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BSD Superintendent Retires + Predator Sting Results In Arrests

Catch up on everything going down in town today with the Beaverton Daily.

Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Get on up, Beaverton! It's Ash DeMello, back for your daily info upload for Wednesday. Read on for more info about Restaurant Week, road closures and a predator sting operation.

First, today's weather:

Overcast throughout the day. High: 64 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories in Beaverton today:

  1. Even in the best of situations, many children experience a summer "slide" — that is, a loss of achievement gains made during the school year. When most students in the area were forced to learn remotely, educators predicted a worse than usual slide. Learn how 1,921 BSD students were helped to beat the summer slide with the district's Camp Achieve in an article by Pamplin Media Group.
  2. A Washington County child predator sting resulted in three arrests. Lake Oswego police led the effort in which investigators posed online as young girls and boys. Officials identified those arrested as Robert Lee-Olsen, 38, of Beaverton; Andrew Arstill, 32, of Aloha; and Gregory Parker, 35, of Portland. (Beaverton Patch)
  3. In transportation news, Washington County offers an update on some of the latest road closures to help you stay frustration-free as you drive around town.
    • 179th Avenue lane closures started September 27, between Farmington Road and Ivy Glenn Drive, through January 28, 2022; and
    • Miller Hill Road closed starting September 27, between 7695 and 7825 SW Miller Hill Road, through October 29. (Washington County LUT)
  4. Reporter Bridget Chavez talked to the folks over at Beaverton Pharmacy regarding the accessibility of Pfizer booster shots for COVID-19. Pharmacist Wade Irby says they only received protocols late Saturday afternoon, but now boosters are available to eligible individuals. Eligibility factors include age (65 and up), being immunocompromised or a frontline worker or being at a higher risk due to a specific work environment. Click over to KPTV.com for info on how to make an appointment.
  5. Superintendent Don Grotting and the Beaverton School District announced Grotting's retirement on Tuesday morning. Grotting has been with the Beaverton community for five years. He states that he plans to serve out the remainder of the school year. (Beaverton School District)

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Today in Beaverton:

  • Register early for free guided tours of the Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals. Content is ideal for kids in grades 1-6. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
  • Nature at Noon - Jackson Bottom Wetlands staff and volunteers host an opportunity to learn animal identification tips, local plants, natural history facts and more! (12:00 - 1:00 PM)
  • In-Person Networking: Emerging Artists - Tualatin Valley Creates hosts an opportunity to share your modality and learn from one another at Village Gallery of Arts (1060 NW Saltzman Road). This week's session is focused on emerging artists who are looking to become more involved in local galleries during a networking session tonight. (5:00 PM)

Beaverton Patch Notebook

  • Beaverton City Government: "Beaverton Restaurant Week is in full swing! With more than 40 downtown restaurants offering special menu items, we hope you're discovering your new favorite eatery. See who's participating, and share your recommendations in the comments!..." (Facebook)
  • Beaverton City Government: The International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste is September 29. "Proper produce storage is one of the easiest ways to prevent wasted food. We make it even easier with a handy magnet - order your free magnet today by emailing RecyclingMail@BeavertonOregon.gov." (Facebook)
  • HomePlate: "#nationalsuicidepreventionmonth might be coming to an end, but there are resources year round. We'd like to share our brand new resource cards filled with HomePlate's local information as well as national support hotlines and resources! ..." (Facebook)
  • Also folks! In honor of Beaverton Restaurant Week, feel welcome to reach out with your favorite eating spots around town for sharing in the Notebook section of your Beaverton Daily.

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— Ash DeMello

About me: After writing e-commerce copy for eight years, I'm super excited to branch out as a News Curator for my local Patch. If you have tips or suggestions for an upcoming Beaverton Daily, I'm all ears. Reach out anytime to ash.the.copyartist@gmail.com.

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