http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132812628960317100 2012-02-01 11:58:09 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132812628960317100 en-us (Beth Scarth is director of the Sandy and Hoodland public libraries.) The Sandy Library is moving — again — back to its old location, but into a beautiful new home. After a substantial renovation, the new Sandy Public Library will soon be ready for use. Taken down to the good bones ... http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132812617223957300 2012-02-01 11:56:12 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132812617223957300 en-us Parking survey fails to ask right questions In the Wednesday, Jan. 25, article (“Sandy studies its nonexistent parking problem”) regarding the conclusion is that Sandy has no parking problem; this appears to be true in the context of the question. But it may be incomplete in ... http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132752231965399300 2012-01-25 12:11:59 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132752231965399300 en-us AntFarm crews set a good example My wife and I would like to say a big thank you to the AntFarm. During the recent snow storm, I encountered crew leader Sam Hardy and crew members David Kreger, Cody Bushke, Ethan Stubbs, Austin Varin and Dub Meyers as I started to shovel my sidewalk. I was ... http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132752216416214600 2012-01-25 12:09:24 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132752216416214600 en-us Oregon’s lackluster economy is not solely the result of the nation’s recent recession. Along the wide spectrum of state economies, Oregon’s situation continues to be worse than most – even as the nation finally enters what seems to be a sustainable recovery. There are a ... http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132685401858786500 2012-01-17 00:00:00 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132685401858786500 en-us I don’t believe there actually is a competition called Idiot of the Year, but I would like to nominate Michael Anthony Fuller for that honor. Mr. Fuller, you see, is the 53-year-old Lexington, N.C., man who back in November tried to pay for merchandise at his local Walmart store with a $1 ... http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132685391844819500 2012-01-17 18:31:58 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132685391844819500 en-us Clackamas County is no help to landowners I have been a homeowner along the Sandy River since 1972 and have seen a marked increase in the incidents of high water, especially since 1996. I have been to several meetings held by Clackamas County and other governmental agencies and have not seen ... http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132685380648375300 2012-01-17 18:30:06 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132685380648375300 en-us Sad as it may be, there are unwritten safety rules that apply to riding public transportation in any large city: Push your nose into a book or into your smart phone, avoid eye contact and mind your own business. We don’t pretend to like these rules. But they are just as true for Sandy and ... http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132624609360107900 2012-01-10 17:41:33 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132624609360107900 en-us Light display brightened Christmas We would like to thank everyone who visited our Christmas light display and donated to our charities. We collected almost 100 pounds of food for the Oregon Food Bank and more than $200 for the Alzheimer’s Association. We appreciate all of your support ... http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132624600085412400 2012-01-10 17:40:00 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132624600085412400 en-us The one-year anniversary of the Sandy River flood event is rapidly approaching. And as we observe that anniversary, the work that Clackamas County took responsibility for is still unpermitted, unauthorized and unmitigated. This level of incompetence should not be tolerated by residents of the ... http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132624585937663900 2012-01-10 17:37:39 http://www.sandypost.com/opinion/story.php?story_id=132624585937663900 en-us As we near the end of the second week of the new year, the reality of the presidential election cycle has finally sunk in: Iowa has chosen its favorite among the Republican contenders, and New Hampshire made its selection Tuesday, Jan. 10. The field of conservative candidates has gotten smaller ...