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EPA raises Sandy's allowed capacity for new wastewater system connections
In October 2022, the city of Sandy implemented a temporary moratorium on land-use applications that would require new sewer connections. Now, the city is taking a step forward in allowing more new connections, thanks to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “The City of Sandy is pleased to announce that after significant reinvestment into our wastewater infrastructure under the Sandy Clean Waters program, the capacity of the system to accept new...
Sandy Garden Club, city departments, local artists to host Spring Celebration on May 18
April showers are here and soon the Sandy Garden Club will be selling May flowers, and more, at its annual plant sale. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, the club will sell a variety of house plants, herbs, vegetable starts, shrubs and others at the Mount Hood Farmers Market space at 38600 Proctor Blvd., Sandy. The club currently has around 27 members, most of whom are fairly...
Wood Village offers scholarship to students continuing education journey
The city of Wood Village is offering a scholarship to help students in the community achieve their education dreams. The Wood Village Opportunity Scholarship is available to high school graduates or GED recipients who live within the city and plan to continue at an accredited university, college or trade school this fall. The minimum award amount is $1,250 plus a stipend. The application can be done online at woodvillageor.gov/scholarship or by picking up a hardcopy from City Hall, 24200 N.E. Halsey St. The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 30.
Wood Village Councilor Lynnea Amend resigns to focus on health, family
A Wood Village city councilor resigned from her position to focus on health and family. Lynnea Amend stepped down from Position 5 after she ran unopposed for the seat during the 2022 election. In addition to her duties on council, Amend served on the city’s Parks Commission and was a common sight at community events. She was known for taking daily walks in Donald Robertson Park and the community to...
Sandy Community Center to host resource fair for seniors
To help bridge the gap between community members and resources for senior citizens, the Sandy Senior Center, in partnership with the Sandy Public Library and Sandy Area Metro, will host a Senior Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. This is the second event of its kind hosted by the center and it will feature information booths from more than a dozen businesses and government agencies. ...
Fairview Sunday Market returns this weekend in shadow of famed fork
East Multnomah County’s “small but mighty” farmers market returns this weekend, pairing fresh produce and handcrafted goods with delicious food carts. The Fairview Sunday Market will have its opening day 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Fairview Fork Plaza, 223rd and Halsey. For the opening day there will be a special Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Fork, with live music and fun activities for kids and adults. ...
Sandy baseball’s Matthew Kosderka pitches shutout, hits winning home run
Sandy baseball won a back-and-forth pitching battle, not just on the mound but thanks to a deep shot homer from its star slinger. It helps when you’ve got the reigning Mt. Hood Conference pitcher of the year. Pioneers senior Matthew Kosderka lived up to his lofty billing on a rainy Friday afternoon, May 3, against visiting Clackamas. In seven innings he held the Cavaliers scoreless, thanks to some wicked tosses...
Country Cut-Ups prepare for annual barn sale
The Country Cut-Ups Square Dance Club will host its annual barn sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 31, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 13987 S.E. Richey Road, Boring. The sale includes of variety of gently used items, with something for everyone, and helps the club pay for upkeep of the barn throughout the year. For more information, call Lynn Wunische at 503-668-8950 or Robert Lumsden at 503-791-7779, or visit facebook.com/CountryCutUps.
Suspect in Washington murder-for-hire plot to be extradited from Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – The governor of the State of Washington has issued a warrant for the extradition of a Eugene man accused of killing his friend’s wife in a Vancouver, Washington suburb. Back on March 23, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office in Washington responded to a home in...
New Sandy community event has gone to the dogs
Throughout the year, the city of Sandy hosts several events for its human residents. From 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, the city will host its first event catering to its four-legged, tail-wagging citizens in Sandy Bluff Park, 36910 Goldenrain St. Yappy Hour, a canine carnival, is planned to be like the city’s longtime Longest Day Parkway, but for dogs. “The city wanted to do another community event and everyone loves...
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