Sandy's Features
June 19, 2013
City entertains residents this summer
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Sandy, with business support, offers theater, concerts and movies What could be better than free? The city of Sandy is offering free movies and music concerts throughout the summer. All free.…
June 12, 2013
The Other Economy
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It’s the road less traveled. Down Ten Eyck Road, out away from any main highway, Sandy and Arnie Poutala maintain a herd of alpacas. The gentle and curious South American creatures flock to the…
June 12, 2013
Sandy High students present data at watershed summit
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Ten juniors from Sandy High School’s environmental science class presented data gathered from field work May 23 at Timberline Lodge. The students presented their data to a panel that included…
June 12, 2013
Tree-house-building motorcycle rider joins Mountain Festival…
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Molly Izer is not a typical 10-year-old. She’s built two tree houses with her older brother, Kaymen; she rides a Honda 80 motorcycle and plans to become a veterinarian. In fact, she runs a…
June 12, 2013
And on the Seventh day... it was actually Saturday
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David Crockett grew up in a Christian family in Northern California. He was not born on a mountain top in Tennessee, and as far as we can tell has never been to the Alamo. What he has done is…
May 29, 2013
Sandy students explore whale habitat in the San Juans
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Students in the oceanic science class at Sandy High School get to do more than just imagine the ocean. Last month, for example, 30 students and two teachers went whale watching in the San Juan…
May 29, 2013
The advent of the Church of Sandy
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Fred Vogel is a Baptist minister, but he might not agree with you if you call him one. For the past 31 years, the lead pastor at Sandy Baptist Church has been a church leader under the Baptist…
May 29, 2013
Piano man comes to Sandy
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On First Friday, the Sandy Public Library will play host to a versatile performer Adding to the variety seen at the Sandy Public Library’s monthly “coffee house,” June brings a piano man unique…
May 22, 2013
May 22 obituaries
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Ruth Alice Forsgren Bram Feb. 3, 1922-May 5, 2013 Longtime Pleasant Valley and Sandy resident Ruth Alice Forsgren Bram died Sunday, May 5. She was 91. A private memorial service for family and…
May 22, 2013
Maturity beyond her years
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Teenager Sarah Rutledge exhibits leadership akin to adulthood and fellow students follow her It’s not often that adult maturity shines through the youthful qualities of a teenager. Sarah…
May 22, 2013
Start your morning with a shot (or two)
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Espresso available drive-through style If any business could be described as a “family business,” it would be Rocket House Coffee, which is having its grand opening Friday, May 24, beginning at…
May 22, 2013
That's entertainment
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For an evening of creative entertainment, visit Sandy Actors Theatre May 30 If it’s entertainment you want, Thursday evening, May 30, is certain to provide a blockbuster of entertainment for…
May 15, 2013
The people's church: Community Presbyterian
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This is the third in a series of features that will examine the attitudes, approaches and reasons we integrate faith into our community. It is not meant to endorse any one faith, but to consider…
May 15, 2013
Sandy gains a family restaurant
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New business offers casual dining in a clean, remodeled atmosphere When you talk with Ria Brower, she will tell you people do not recognize the restaurant she now owns and operates just east of…
May 08, 2013
May 8 obituaries
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Dale Wayne Green April 13, 1958-April 29, 2013 Sandy resident Dale Wayne Green, 55, died at his home Monday, April 29. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Camp Howard…
May 08, 2013
Dick McQueen sets a HIGH BAR in service to others
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New award established in House District 52 to honor people like Dick McQueen To be honored by generations to come for a lifetime of accomplishments must feel incredible, but to be honored…
May 08, 2013
AntFarm moves forward
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New facility added to help the nonprofit youth program's outdoor activities AntFarm is growing so much that it needs to expand its facilities in Sandy. With the addition of AmeriCorps volunteers…
May 08, 2013
AmeriCorps to the rescue
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There are 11 young volunteers working with local youths to improve their lives For two months, Sandy’s AntFarm programs for area youths are benefiting from a group of AmeriCorps volunteers.…
May 01, 2013
May 1 obituaries
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George W. Rohweder June 22, 1931-April 19, 2013 Sandy resident George W. Rohweder died Friday, April 19. He was 81. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Oral Hull…
May 01, 2013
Cookie baker extraordinaire
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Among exceptional women, VFW Auxiliary member Lois Leavitt leads the pack Generosity and altruism seem to run in families. And who could be more charitable and selfless than veterans who have…
