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By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard Last November, the Sandy Fire Board put a decision in front of the voters to decide whether Sandy Fire continues to independently contract with Clackamas Fire or is annexed into the Clackamas Fire District.  “The people spoke, and they told us ‘no,’” said Sandy

By Graysen Gale, For The Sandy Standard Sandy, OR — Community members, educators, and local officials will gather at Oregon Trail Academy on March 19 at 4 p.m. to honor the legacy of Jean Lundy with a formal rededication ceremony. The event will recognize Lundy’s remarkable 32 years of

By HOMEMASTERS, For The Sandy Standard “Your roof will need to be replaced.” It is one of the most expensive statements homeowners will hear. The best thing homeowners can do is to prepare to hear that statement. But how?  Homeowners simply aren’t given a how-to manual for their

By Matt Bunch, For The Sandy Standard There’s been a lot of talk in Salem lately about “disconnecting” Oregon’s tax code from the federal system. On the surface, it may sound like a harmless policy debate. But under the hood, it’s a move that would quietly take

By John Wallace, For The Sandy Standard March for Meals is our annual community-wide fundraising and awareness campaign held throughout the month of March to support our local Meals on Wheels program. This dedicated effort raises both funds and critical awareness for the growing needs of homebound seniors in

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard You might wonder how hospice care and veterans go together. At Mt. Hood Hospice, the connection is simple: service.  Through partnerships with We Honor Veterans and the USA Vietnam War Commemoration, we are given the opportunity to “serve those who have served us.” Each

By Arehn McCarty, for The Sandy Standard  This year, we’re excited to grow our literacy initiative! In past years, every kindergarten through second-grade student received one book from our club. This year, we’re doubling that gift — each K–2 student will receive two books: one before Thanksgiving