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July 2009
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June 2009 ArchivesSometimes when I sit down to write a blog, I end up asking myself "What should I write about?" Not today. It's Father's Day, and I can't think of anything better to write about than my Dad. Peter Edwards grew up outside Tacoma, served in both the Marines and the Air Force, and worked at Boeing for more than a decade. My Mom will tell you he's been a loving husband for more than 30 years. My sister and I will tell you we could... By Adam Bjaranson Forget about all the exhibitions that the Portland Timbers have hosted in recent years, THIS will be their biggest yet! On July 1st, the Timbers will play host to (still) bitter rival Seattle in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open Cup at PGE Park. This, after disposing of Sonoma County Tuesday night, 3-0 down in Santa Rosa, CA. By Joe Becker If you were watching the 11pm News Last Night, Joe Donlon and Laural Porter both brought up the fact that I was competing in the Blue Lake Triathlon. I did the Sprint Triathlon which was a half mile swim, 12 mile bike ride and 5K run or walk. I ran and walked. My main goal was to finish...and I did. My time was 2 hours 8 minutes and 1 second. I finished 586 out of the 608 finishers and had a fabulous t... By Joe BECKER The top high school runners in the country are competing Saturday night in the High School Boys Invitational at Lewis & Clark College. Add Elijah Greer of Lake Oswego High to the prestigious group of runners. Lincoln's Nathan Mathabane was already scheduled to run. There is a chance one or more of the runners could break the National High School Mark of 3:53:43 set by Alan Webb 8 years ago. The Race ... By Adam Bjaranson It's been a heckuva season for athletes in the "97103" zip code. |
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