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By Abby Haney, The Sandy Standard “The most important thing I want to state is that traditional sports are great opportunities, but there are also alternative sports,” President of Vince Schiro Memorial Bowling Ball Locker Program and USBC Silver level Certified Coach Amber Palmer-Ortner said. Typical sports don’t

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard On May 19, Measure 3-634 will return to the ballot. Six months ago, the Sandy Fire Board put the same decision in front of the voters to choose whether Sandy Fire continues to independently contract with Clackamas Fire, or is annexed into the

In November 2006 Clackamas County Board of Commissioners initiated a 5-year public safety levy to address general fund shortages for the Sheriff’s Office.   The levy is a vital source of funding for law enforcement functions, used only for 84 jail beds, 30 jail deputies, 26 mental health jail

By Brit Allen, Sandy Standard Throughout the year, the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce runs several programs, many on a monthly basis, to connect and promote local businesses.  As an additional level of support, the Chamber also has its ambassador program, which makes sure member businesses remain up-to-date

By Abby Haney, The Sandy Standard The smell of pancakes, eggs, and ham drift through the air in Sandy. People follow the smell as their stomach rumbles, and find themselves in front of the Sandy Fire Department. There is only one time a year when pancakes are served for the

By Austin Ernesti, For the Sandy Standard On March 7, the Carver Event Center filled with the sounds of conversation, laughter, and the unmistakable tools of the woods as Trajectory hosted its 3rd Annual Forestry Fundraiser. The evening brought together about 160 supporters from across Oregon and Washington, all gathered

By Justin Andress, The Mountain Times For decades, the Wy’East Artisans Guild has supported local “art, artists, and artisans” throughout the Greater Mt. Hood area. Residents know the nonprofit for their stirring public art or their regular art classes, but perhaps their largest impact comes from nurturing the skills