Killed at a cemetery: Arrest made after local doctor's death

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-19 14:54

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. - The death of a naturopathic doctor that was thought to be a suicide has been ruled a homicide and police have arrested a man they suspect is the killer.

Around 8 a.m. March 14, Washington County Sheriff's Deputies received a call of a suspicious vehicle located at 1500 N.W. Cornelius Schefflin Road in unincorporated Washington County. A Sheriff's Deputy arrived and found southeast Portland resident Dr. David Greenspan, 46, dead in his car - apparently due to a gunshot to the head. His car was parked at the Emanuel Cemetery.

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TVF&R firefighter receives Firefighter of the Year award

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-19 12:46

TVF&R Captain Troy Spisla has received the American Legion Firefighter of the Year Award for the State of Oregon.

This annual award is conferred upon one firefighter in the state who, according to the American Legion, exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to his/her community, State or Nation.

"TVF&R is proud of Captain Spisla," said TVF&R's Deputy Fire Chief Mike Duyck. "He exemplifies the qualities to which all of our firefighters aspire."

Spisla is in charge of TVF&R's Fire Station 35 in King City. At TVF&R, Station Captains are expected to act as the local fire chief regarding community and intergovernmental affairs within the city served by their station. Spisla is considered one of TVF&R's most noteworthy examples in this role.

"Captain Spisla has his finger on the pulse of the community he serves," Duyck said.

Last summer after a series of arson fires in a mobile home park for senior citizens, Spisla took it upon himself to organize two town hall meetings to discuss the fires and security measures the seniors should take.

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You can donate blood March 29 at Bridgeport Village

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-19 08:00

March is Red Cross Month and you can donate blood at an event from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 29 at Bridgeport Village.

To reserve a time to donate, go to the Red Cross Web site and enter the Sponsor Code: bridgeportvillage

For more information, send off an e-mail to event organizers.

Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. There is no substitute for your donation.

When you make a blood donation, you join a very select group. Currently only 3 out of every 100 people in America donate blood.

From its beginning, the American Red Cross has formed a community of service, of generous, strong and decent people bound by beliefs beyond themselves. The American Red Cross blood donor embodies this principle.

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Bid on some stuff, help Tigard High School

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-03-18 12:42

The Tigard High School live auction is returning, so clear your schedule for 6:30 p.m. April 24.

The auction will be held at Club Sport. More details are to come, but if you have questions, want to volunteer, donate or sponsor, just send an e-mail.

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Meet up at the library for a book social

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2010-03-17 12:14

Are you in a book group or interested in starting one? Want to meet and mingle with other book group enthusiasts? Join the folks over at the Tigard Public Library to celebrate the joy of shared reading.

Librarians will share book talks, book lists, news about the latest great books, tips and tricks for running book groups and online and library resources for your group. Then meet, eat, mingle and talk about books and book groups with fellow enthusiasts. Refreshments will be served and you'll have a chance to win prizes.

The next meeting is from 7-8:30 p.m. March 31 in the Community Room at the library.

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Bridgeport Elementary earns important award

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-16 13:19

Bridgeport Elementary of the Tigard-Tualatin School District is one of five schools recognized by State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo for continued success in closing the achievement gap.  

Ten other schools received first-time recognition as Champion Schools -- an award Bridgeport received last year.

On March 17, Bridgeport will receive its Continuing Success Award from Castillo at a 9:30 a.m. school-wide assembly.

Each of the schools is being recognized for demonstrating significant improvement in student achievement among its minority and/or low income students. The 10 Champion Schools will receive a $3,000 award and the five Continuing Success Schools will receive a $1,000 award. 

“These schools all demonstrate the incredible power of strong leadership, quality instruction, and high expectations for all students,” Castillo said.

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Voice your opinion about teen drinking and drug use

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2010-03-15 11:22

Local students will present a town hall meeting from 7-8:15 p.m. April 6 at Tigard High School.

The topic that night will be about how to curb teen drinking and drug use.

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Make your way to a new store opening in the mall

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-12 12:33

Get out to the new Aeropostale grand opening this weekend at Washington Square Mall.

Sounds like you can get a great deal if you spend some cash!

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Southridge fends off Tigard in quarterfinals of state tourney

Submitted by B. Scott Anderson on Thu, 2010-03-11 11:09

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Southridge High School girls basketball team limited Tigard to 14 points through the first three quarters Wednesday and held on for a 44-32 win in the quarterfinals of the OSAA Class 6A girls basketball state tournament at the Rose Garden.

Neither team's offense shined, particularly in the first half, during the game. The Tigard offense was limited to 10 first-half points on 3-10 (30 percent) shooting. Meanwhile, Southridge wasn't much better, hitting 8-21 (38 percent) from the field in the opening half. Still, the Skyhawks held a 21-10 halftime lead.

Tigard's Kelsey Kaelin hit a jumper with 4:28 to play in the third quarter to pull the Tigers within 21-12, but Tigard scored just two points during the rest of the quarter as Southridge held a 28-14 lead to start the fourth quarter.

Tigard outscored Southridge 18-16 in the final quarter, but it wasn't enough.

Senior guard Dominique Johnson scored a game-high 15 points on 5-8 shooting from the field for the Skyhawks. Johnson also added three assists and four steals. Junior guard Allison Greene added 12 points, hitting 8-10 (80 percent) on free throws.

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SW Taylors Ferry Road shut down Thursday morning

Submitted by Tamara Kent on Thu, 2010-03-11 06:29

A car crash into a power pole overnight has SW Taylors Ferry Road shut down between SW Terwilliger and Macadam Thursday morning.

Police on the scene tell KATU News the roadway is expected to be closed until 9:30 a.m. PGE crews are on scene working to clear the downed wires from the roadway and upright the power pole.

The crash happened at 2:45 a.m. The person who hit the power pole was not seriously injured. 

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