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The Sandy Post p in io n Backbiting is unproductive Is anybody getting tired of the backbiting going on at budget hearings and school board meetings? At the Sandy Elementary School D istrict’s budget commit tee meeting last week, the subject of how much administration the district needs came up Some people agreed that a prin cipal is needed at each building in the district. Someone else said there was not a principal at Sandy High School, but then it was pointed out that Roberta Hutton is superintendent- principal. Another person mentioned that there are two vice principals at Sandy High School. The rumbling that followed had a definite "w e’re lean but they’re not” tone to it. One budget committee member, in defending a Cedar Ridge counselor, said that this particular counselor is hard at work every time she visits the school. Motioning her head toward the high school, she added that we all know of some districts where all the counselors do is drink coffee. Budget committee members, like other public officials, would do well to remember that they are in a leadership role, which occasionally means showing some restraint. We much prefer the example set by Arthur Lowery, who went into last week’s budget committee meeting with a list of good questions. The people attending Sandy High School meetings, likewise, are not exempt from criticism. When SUHS’s administration offered a zero-growth budget at the January meeting of the board of directors, the grumbling was loud and mean-spirited. It went something like this: " I f the grade school had thought of this last year maybe the schools wouldn’t have closed.” Regardless of the validity of any of the above arguments, it is easy to criticize when there is no one present to give the op posing point of view. The people representing both districts — administrators and board members — have enough of a challenge defending their own programs; we wouldn’t expect — or even want — them defending the other district. There is plenty of misinformation to go around. The backbiting simply gets in the way of intelligent dialogue Both districts are seeking a tax base in May, which could add stability to the entire educational process in Sandy. We are going to be hearing a lot more about these districts’ budgets and abilities to perform in the coming months. Let’s keep the dialogue on a rational level. The backbiting won’t save anyone a dime on their property taxes, and it adds to the volumes of misunderstanding. H onor gains by a s s o c ia tio n ^ ^ The Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce began naming a Citizen of the Year 20 years ago, and we wonder if the business leaders at the time had any idea how much of an honor the award would become. It has become an honor because of the people who are together on the list. Every year, from a seemingly endless list of active citizens, the group finds someone else who deserves a public con gratulations. Consider the award winners: Lyle Seaman, 1965; M ike Paluck and Bob Smith (posthumously), 1966; Ivan Barker, 1967; Hazel Murray, 1968; Don Deming, 1969; Clyde Sutherland, 1970; Howard Berger, 1971; Olin Bignall, 1972; Phil Jonsrud, 1973; George Morgan, 1974; Dale Nicholls, 1975; Florence Schmitz, 1976; Mel Haneberg, 1977; Pete Sulzbach, 1978; M arjory Hoffman, 1979; Darrell Dempster, 1980; Ruth Loundree, 1981; Ann Fenwick, 1982; Marcy Brader and Pat Spradling, 1983; Jim Duff, 1984; and Sandra Potter Marquardt, 1985. The Chamber’s business may be business, but the people they are honoring are contributing to the community’s spirit and livability. L etters to the editor Sandy fire department saves husband’s life We want to thank the Sandy Fire D e p a rtm e n t fo r the w onderful response they gave Sunday evening, Jan. 26 when my husband had a car diac arrest. They are to be commended on their speed and efficiency If it hadn't been for them, m y husband would not be here today. Thank you, thank you. Mrs H.J. Dupuis Sandy Scott Newton, editor Kimberly Nelson, advertising representative Ì A (C I 2 /lz /fó ? A look at th e past 1903 — Boring is now a town by MILES Al'BIN Eagle Creek. Feb. 20, 1890 - Mr. Ben Forester has sold his saloon and all the appendages to M r. Jaques who intends to change it to a Young Man's Christian Association or a granery. Dr. C B. Smith is kept busy and has hitherto succeeded in beating off the grippe (flu J in this vicinity, while Professor M arker of dental notoriety is placing pearls in the mouths of our Eagle Creek belles making them things of beauty that w ill last forever. Succession Slough between Jack-knife and Sandy, always for dable, is now impossible Im passable roads, in te rm itte n t cyclones, and continuous rains have been the order. A chess and checker tourna ment is a great relief while waiting for the sight of land. The honors are equal among Messrs. Fostor, Yokum and Reed while Dr. A.C. Smith, a Johnny come lately in those games, steps in and beats them all. Although the price of merchan dise has gone up since the storm commenced, Mr. W ilberns Em porium s till sells at regular prices The honest yeoman can get as much tobacco for two bits now as he could three months ago. Sandy, Ju ly 4, 1890 — In dependence Day was celebrated in Meinig's Park with much ex uberance and dignity. The pro prietor had cleared a grove so large that 600 assembled with room to spare The Declaration of Independence was recited by little Herbert Bosch in a very in vigorating and inspiring manner. The Oregon City band discoursed music seldom excelled in the state of Oregon. After the dinner the revolving swing and dance floor came into use. After dark many nimble feet retired to Meinig's Hall to dance till dawn. Sandy, July 17, 1890 --Muss Eva Rose is closing a four month term at Meinig's School where she has taught with much s u re s t. Up goes another 40’ X 48' barn for the Revenue Hotel Many are passing through San dy on their way to clim b Mount Hood Damascus, Sept. 11, 1890 — Damascus is well supplied with preachers as Reverend Anderson, who just moved in. makes seven. Married recently were Miss Blanch Morton and Mr Ed Siefer of Sandy. Sandy. June 6, 1891 — A daughter was bom to the wife of J E. Siefer. Our young Elder, Mr. T ru ll inger, was made extremely happy by uniting his fortunes with Miss Alice Flynn of Cherryville on June 16 Elder W R. Rich officiated. Sandy. A pril 15, 1892 — Miss Minnie Jagger w ill teach school at M armot Miss Addie Herrick w ill teach a three month term at C liff Side. H attie Sweet w ill take charge of the school at T K W illiam 's Boring. Aug. 15, 1892 — George Welch, one of the first to take up a donation claim in these parts has died. M r O rw iler has sold his Hardup Sawmill to Healy and Company. They are doing a rushing business in cutting railroad ties. Orders are coming in so fast that the Last Chance Sawmill is putting in an edger H illyard brothers have put in a large m ill at Fairview Dlmascus, Dec 12, 1892 — Damascus is situated on the M illw aukie and Foster Roads about ten miles east of Oregon Ci ty and fourteen m iles from Portland. It has two stores, a blacksmith shop, shoe shop, chop m ill, two boarding houses, a church and a schoblhouse. Sandy, Sept. 26. 1896 — Six wagon loads of ¡migrants from Kansas passed through Sandy They were greatly pleased with the country and expect to settle near Oregon City. Sandy, Sept. 26, 1896 — The McKinley and Hobart Club held a grand meeting Saturday night, at Meinig's Hall. It was largely a t tended. and voices of all parties and a great deal of interest was m anifested. At 7:00 o’clock, Chairman Ed Bruns called the meeting to order with a few ap propriate remarks and then in trod uce d the fir s t fe a tu re d speaker. Dr. Charles Pitler, who spoke eloquently and logically on the political issues of the day and was frequently interrupted by cheers and applause. The next speaker was T.G. Jonsrud, who made a good speech on the history o f s ilv e r . The w ords w ere delivered in an effective and in teresting style. Mr. J.H. Revenue th en fo llo w e d w ith a w e ll delivered speech giving his reason for abondoning the democratic party and supporting McKinley and Hobart. The last speaker, L o u is V a e r e tti, a fo rm e r democrat, kept the audience in an uproar w ith a very com ical political speech. Next Saturday another ra lly w ill take place when there w ill be a debate between the republicans and the popocrats. Sandy, Oct. 26, 1896 — The weather is bright and so is the McKinley and Hobart election. One of the most enjoyable events of social m atters was the wedding of Miss M ary Aschoff to Paul Meinig who were united in the Ho ly bond of matrimony Wednesday A grand ball was given to their honor at Meinig's Hall and was at tended by anjmm ence csowd J E An«-« wa»&ts4 launched on the blissful sea of matrimony, and Mrs Seivers of Marmot anil W. De Boin were united October 19 Whose next? Boring, May 29, 1903 — Boring is now a town. The steam shovel is busy making a cut in Boring There has been a postoffice established here with Tony Foster as postmaster. We now have the best of m ail service The Springwater Branch of the O.W.P. and Rw Co. have their new railw ay built as far as Boring and are making regular trips from here and Portland, leaving Boring at 8:35 a m. and 5:45 p.m. The O.W.P and Rw is also building a 600 HP electric plant here With Palmer's M ill cutting 30,000 feet of lumber daily. Boring can fur nish work for 100 men Boring is now a thriving town which rivals all other towns in Clackamas County expect Oregon City. The Sandy P io n e e r and H is to ric a l Association In c o r porated w ill meet on Sunday, Feb 23 in the Melvin Haneberg Com m unity Center. The potluck din ner is set for 1 p.m This meeting takes the place of the Jan 26 meeting, which was postponed due to illness of some of the key members. Following the potluck dinner, a short business meeting w ill be held, which w ill include the elec tion of officers A program w ill follow w ith President M elvin Haneberg the featured speaker New members are welcome The above Item» were compiled from bark copies of the Gresham Outlook and Oregon City Enter prise newspapers. Sandy police, thanks We would like to thank the Sandy police department for their help in our recent burglary Their dedicated service and assistance are greatly appreciated Thanks for a job well done! T erry and Kathy Sladky Sandy The S^ndy Post (USPS 481 180) ******* O -» » c x , N M , i v « p a r F u b U M o A > u < w > « « N e < .o n » i H » w vp. p » . A ,ta c w « H > x a n d U t U S t i 'k a x F r « « . 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