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Tight budget restrictions force Sandy City to get creative
by Brenda Fisher
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Conservative planning has helped alleviate a few headaches as Sandy City’s government put together the 2009/2010 budget, which was adopted by the City Council on June 2, despite a tough economic...



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Annual police banquet honors outstanding service
At the recent 13th annual Sandy City Police Awards Banquet six deserving recipients, both sworn officers and civilians, were honored for their contributions to the city and its citizens. “In the ...
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Is solving Big Bear Park's parking issue White City's new crusade?
Who would have known an area of about 6,000 residents could get so fired up about parking? But in White City, it’s a hot topic. The area that fought for water rights and then for township sta...
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COP Brody Waldram is honored for his dedication to the public and his ability to follow through on cases.
	
	White City detectives recognized for outstanding efforts
Of a dozen Salt Lake County Sheriff employees recently honored in Millcreek, three serve the White City community. They were recognized for, among other accomplishments, handling a heavy caseload...
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Volunteers help clean up the Sandy Cemetery on Sandy Pride Day. The cemetery is a popular volunteer spot and they help to clean up the grounds before Memorial Day.
	
	Sandy Pride Day and National Trails Day efforts make Sandy more beautiful
More than 1,000 volunteers helped make improvements with various projects around Sandy City at the recent Sandy Pride Day, which is in its 25th year. The event, coordinated by the Exchange Club o...
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Canyons District celebrates its beginning
The Canyons School District is having a “birth-day” bash and district officials want the community to come out and celebrate with them. Prior to the district’s first official day, there will be a...
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Sandy teams help American Cancer Society save lives
Sandy kicks off the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life with a softball tournament July 17 and 18 two weeks prior to the relay which will take place July 31 to Aug. 1. Relay For Life is an o...
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 Miss Sandy 2008, Lauren Robinson crowns Miss Sandy 2009 Samye Jensen
	
Miss Sandy 2009 hopes to inspire kids to serve
Samye Jensen, Miss Sandy 2009, entered the pageant on a whim and ended up taking home the crown — not bad for your first try. “I am very excited to work with Samye this year,” said Ja...
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 Honorary Col. Paul Swenson, center, receives the Utah National Guard s Bronze Minuteman Award for his service to community, state, and nation from retired Brig. Gen. Jake Garn, left, and Maj. Gen. Brian Tarbet, adjutant general of the Utah National Guard. Photo by Greg Cullis.
	
Local resident honored for creation of the ‘Healing Field’
For those of us old enough to remember the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, those memories will be forever etched in our hearts and minds. We will always remember where we were when we heard the...
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Treatment facility gives back to community
For the residents of the Ark of Little Cottonwood, a treatment program for individuals with mental health, addictions and behavioral disorders, working the land is not only therapeutic but also a...
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Reduced pet vaccinations available locally this summer
Since 1996 Sandy City Animal Services, with the help of traveling veterinarian Dr. Kathy Howell, has offered K-9 and feline clinics in convenient locations throughout Sandy City. These clinics of...
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Local residents honored at West Ridge Academy Annual Spring Gala
Shaun and Annette Michel and Ollie and Carola Michel of Sandy recently received the Legacy of Hope award at West Ridge Academy’s 7th annual Celebration of Hope and Healing. The award recognizes ...
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Sandy girls start charity group, donate hair to Locks of Love
A group of Sandy school girls with a great deal of hair but a lot more heart recently decided to cut their hair and donate it to Locks of Love. In addition to the more than eight feet of hair the...
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In May Sandy’s City Council approved a resolution to remove a proposed trail head from the Parks and Recreation master plan that would have allowed equestrian access in Hidden Valley Park. The ch...
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City Councilman Bryant Anderson accepts the Utah Genius Award for the third highest number of patents issued to local residents on behalf of Sandy City. Anderson’s experience with his own patents is one of the reasons he was chosen to accept the award. Photo courtesy of All Smiles Photography and Katie Torriente Photography
	
Sandy City honored for residents’ patent achievements
Sandy City was recently recognized by an organization that spotlights individuals who register patents, not just the businesses they work for. Sandy was recognized by Utah Genius for having 87 pa...
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Charlie Saba, Chris and Nathan, Job Corps volunteers, help out at Computers for Kids, Inc.
	
	
Nonprofit provides computers for local families
Computers for Kids, Inc. a nonprofit organization that sells refurbished computers to low income households, recently opened a store in Sandy at 272 West Cottage (8755 South). CFK was founded i...
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Sandy Senior Center
9310 South 1300 East 801-561-3265 Alternative Lunch — Wednesdays, 11:40 a.m. Tuna salad is the alternative lunch for July. Reserve your lunch by noon the previous Friday;$2.50 donation. Tri...
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Kathie Brown Roberts, P.C.
Starting a small business takes more than a great idea or product. Understanding the legal issues involved is also an important part of the process. For small business owners needing advice, the ...
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Sandy Garden Club
Local gardening enthusiasts can pick up some great tips at Sandy Garden Club meetings this summer. Remaining Schedule: July 14, 9:30 a.m. Garden Mini Tour. Start your morning by picking up a tou...
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Summer Firework Safety
With the upcoming 4th and 24th of July holidays approaching, Sandy City Fire Department would like to remind our citizens to be careful this year. Each year, fireworks are not only responsible fo...
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Sandy Rotary Club holds soccer clinic for The Sandy Club, a Safe Place for boys and girls
T he Sandy Rotary Club, in conjunction with Real Salt Lake and Sandy City, held its first soccer clinic for the Sandy Club, a safe place for Boys and Girls at Rio Tinto Stadium on May 28. One hun...
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