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🌱Gerry Frank Dies At 98 + TVF&R Responds To Cows On I-5

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Up and at 'em, Beaverton! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Beaverton.

First, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 53 Low: 50.

Here are the top five stories in Beaverton today:

  1. TVF&R reported to I-5 on Sunday morning after a truck tipped over, releasing 31 cows into the roadway. Both northbound and southbound lanes near Wilsonville were closed for about three hours as workers sought to reclaim the cattle. The driver of the truck was not seriously injured. (Twitter)
  2. Gerry Frank, philanthropist, businessman and political advisor, died on Sunday at the age of 98. The iconic Oregonian and notorious sweet tooth was a vocal fan of many Beaverton spots, including Mo Cha Tea House. Growing up, he spent time at his family's home known as 'The Farm' in Garden Home, near present-day Beaverton. (Willamette Week)
  3. Are you looking to buy a home soon? Take a gander at some of the latest home picks from Beaverton Patch.
  4. Watch highlights of the Beaverton High School basketball team earning their Oregon 6A championship Saturday via Scorebook Live. The ladies took Barlow 54-39 to snag the school's first girls' basketball title.
  5. The Catlin Gable School has settled sexual abuse cases with two former students, Jeff Manning reports. The development comes after the elite school's board of trustees shared the findings of an internal investigation into sexual abuse on campus, which prompted at least 20 former students to pursue lawsuits. Find out the details at OregonLive (subscription required).

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Today in Beaverton:

  • Dreamers, Leaders & Legends: Misty Copeland [online] - Kids in grades K-5 can register to attend a session inspired by the famous ballerina, hosted by the Beaverton City Library! (4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
  • Oregon City Cornhole @ At The Garages in Lake Oswego - Sign up at 6 p.m. for some friendly competition. (6 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
  • Paint Nite: The Original Paint and Sip Party @ Bethany Public House - Do something different this Monday night and get creative with guidance from a pro. $39. (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • So many outlets are sharing their take on the late great Gerry Frank. Here's the Governor's statement to add to the collection. And here's a link to his famous confectionery, just in case you want to make a pilgrimage to Salem in Frank's honor.
  • And here's more documentation of the cows on I-5 from Sunday morning (it's just such a strange sight!):

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— Ash DeMello

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