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On Saturday, May 16th, the Sandy Grange held a “Raising the Roof Spring Fling Event! The idea was to raise money for a much-needed new roof. The creator of this event (Cathy) came up with the idea, and spent months preparing and planning for the day with her fellow grangers. The grange members stepped up and all contributed in a variety of ways. From asking for local donations from various businesses to making homemade gift baskets, donating dog beds and paintings, to selli

By Abby Haney, The Sandy Standard As the school year approaches to its end, seniors at Sandy High School prepare for their next chapter in life. June 8 is seniors' last day, followed by the new addition of graduation walk, through students past middle and elementary schools. June 12 is graduation at Rolling Hills Community Church where seniors will walk the stage and end their chapter at Sandy High. Many are prepared for their future and the halls of the high school are fille

By Abby Haney, Sandy Historical Society, For The Sandy Standard A popular name in Sandy is “Meinig,” as seen in the roads, history books and, most notably, Meinig Memorial Park. Meinig Park acts as a fun gathering point for the community. The park was built over time, and today is still improving to address the public needs. Meinig Park dates back to the 1880s, where its focus was hosting social gatherings, primarily during summer, for 35 years. But that Meinig Park location

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard For 21 years now, the Noah’s Quest 5K Walk/Run has brought people together at Sandy Bluff Park, to mourn, find solace, get active, and raise money for the Brief Encounters support group, which serves those who’ve had babies die either in utero or after birth because of complications. Longtime city events organizer Carol Cohen started this meaningful event after she and her husband lost their son, for whom the event is named. And while Cohen h

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard This year, the time of year known historically as Support Mt. Hood Hospice Month has been expanded upon, and Clackamas County Bank has partnered with the nonprofit hospice to host a multi-month series of fundraising events. The festivities began in April, and there are still two events left to enjoy in June, both of which benefit Mt. Hood Hospice and its mission to provide compassionate, end-of-life care regardless of a patient’s ability to p

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard Being active has always been second nature to Carol Cohen. And for the past nearly 30 years, so has being active in her community of Sandy. Cohen, born in New Jersey and raised along the east coast, she originally went to college originally with the intention of becoming a physical education teacher. But life took her down a different path. During college she became very active with mountain biking, and even gained sponsors to support her co

By Cheryl Richardson, For The Sandy Standard It’s such an exciting time of year — summer is just around the corner, and with it comes one of life’s biggest milestones for many young people: high school graduation. It’s a season filled with celebrations, accomplishments, and excitement about the future. Some graduates are stepping directly into careers, some are continuing their education, and others are still discovering what path lies ahead. For over 30 years, one of the way

By Creanna Gallegos, for the Sandy Standard The Hull Foundation & Learning Center is preparing to host our final three seminars of 2026 — programs designed not only to teach necessary living skills, but to build confidence and strengthen independence for people living with sight loss. With generous grants that support helping reduce costs, these seminars are more accessible than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12 million adults in

By Tina Hergert, For The Sandy Standard Hi neighbors! Last month we covered metabolic syndrome, the warning sign about 40% of American adults are living with. I promised a personal health dashboard this month, and here it is. Think of it like the dashboard in your car. It shows what is working, what needs attention, and what could leave you stranded on the side of the road.Your body has one too. Most people just never learn how to read it. Three numbers are enough to start. Y

By Abby Haney, The Sandy Standard For a couple years, the City of Sandy has been actively working to improve citizens’ drinking water, mainly supported by the magnitude of water available. As the city grows, demand for water increases, and puts risk on the Alder Creek Water Treatment Plant, Sandy’s main source of drinking water. With the new upgrades, supply will increase to meet the growing demand. The Alder Creek Plant hasn’t experienced renovations in years, limiting its

Dr. Melanie Brown, Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic & Pure Life Clinic, For The Sandy Standard Summer has a way of slipping through our fingers. One minute the weather finally warms up, and the next we’re wondering where the long evenings, sunshine, and good intentions went. Too often, summer becomes a blur of screens, scrolling, gaming, streaming, and “just one more video.” Before we know it, we’ve spent another season watching life instead of living it. The aver

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard Kyla Souza, pen name Kyla Ren, has been writing stories since she was a child. Her husband, Matt Souza, has been writing since he met Kyla and decided to give writing a go to better understand her (and get the girl). The couple’s story is a very nerdy meet-cute. Girl, dressed as Harley Quinn, meets boy, dressed as an inflatable T-Rex, at comic con. Boy starts hobby to impress girl and ends up with a new girlfriend and a new passion. Matt eve

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard When most people think of a chamber of commerce, they think mainly of an organization focused on supporting local businesses. While the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce is a huge local advocate for businesses, they also facilitate multiple programs to serve the community, including programs that educate and empower Sandy students. The Chamber’s Career & Education Committee has long hosted events like Principal for a Day, which allows community

By John Wallace, For The Sandy Standard On Saturday, June 27, 2025, community members will gather at Sandy Bluff Park for Noah’s Quest, a community run and walk that honors families who have experienced the loss of a child, those facing fertility challenges, and the friends, family members, and supporters who stand beside them. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. and includes a 1K Kiddie Run, a 5K Walk, and a 5K Run. Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend,

By Brit Allen, Sandy Standard Whether you were the kid with a telescope and glow-in-the-dark stars on your ceiling or you only have a dabbler’s interest in space, William Blackmore has tried to curate his planetarium shows for you. A graduate and longtime faculty member of Mt. Hood Community College, Blackmore has been involved with the planetarium since 2013, and director since 2023. During the academic year, he hosts shows open to the public every month, with a goal of no

By Mt. Hood Community College Big things are taking shape at the MHCC Aquatic Center. Construction is moving steadily forward on this major renovation, one that will transform the space into a modern, year-round facility for our entire community. Work will continue through the summer to keep that momentum going. While that means the pool won’t reopen just yet, it allows crews to stay on track and even explore opportunities to finish the project sooner. A lot of the recent pro

By Chris Edmund, Clackamas Fire, For The Sandy Standard For Capt. Micah Shelton, serving as the new captain of Station 71 is about more than emergency response. It is about caring for the people inside the station and the community outside its doors. “For me, it’s all about community,” Shelton said. Shelton began his fire service career in 1999 after working as a lifeguard and discovering how much he enjoyed the rescue side of the job. That interest led him to Chemeketa Commu

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard A solution to Sandy’s growing wastewater treatment needs has long been a work in progress, and several options for a permanent fix have been explored over the years. This answer to how the city will treat the amount of wastewater produced as the population grows has become increasingly vital. A history of DEQ violations led to a temporary moratorium on new sewer connections in the city in 2022. And the community only continues to grow. In 2

By Daniel Crawford Clackamas County residents will be voting on state/local issues, including a re-match for the District 52 House of Representatives seat between Incumbent Republican Jeff Helfrich and 2024 runner-up Democrat Nick Walden Poublon. The deadline to vote is Tuesday, May 19. Helfrich is seeking his third consecutive term for the District 52 seat. In 2022 Helfrich took over the seat when he defeated Darcy Long. In 2024, Helfrich squared off against Poublon in a cl

By Daniel Crawford, The Sandy Standard Former Sandy Mayor Linda Malone has dedicated a bench in front of her Bluff Road home to honor her late husband Tom Malone, who passed away on March 5, 2025, from metastatic cancer in his prostate and lower spine. Linda’s home sits in the middle of the hill between Strawbridge Road and Sandy Heights on the south-side of Bluff Road. SheHer and Tom often sat outside of their cozy home. Over the years, they both had noticed several walk