Sandy City: Latest News

Don't Become a Victim this Holiday Season

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:15:00 -0700

The Sandy Police Department would like to remind shoppers to take these simple steps to prevent becoming a victim:

1. Lock your car doors.
2. Remove valuable items from plain sight.
3. Secure property in a locked trunk or glove box.
4. Park in a well-lit area.
5. Watch for suspicious people and report them to police or security.

Taking extra precautions this holiday season can help ensure safety to those shopping and traveling. If you do encounter suspicious activity, please call police dispatch at 801-840-4000 or in the event of an immediate emergency, call 9-1-1.

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:31:00 -0700

Sandy Offices, including courts, will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

City offices will re-open Monday, November 30 at 8 a.m.

2009 Fall Leaf Collection

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:01:00 -0700

Sandy City has contracted with Waste Management to conduct a leaf collection program. Please place your leaves in plastic bags with the tops sealed to prevent the wind from blowing them around.

If you live south of 9400 South, place your leaves curbside by 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.

If you live north of 9400 South, place your leaves curbside by 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7.

Your leaves must be placed curbside on Monday to ensure that they are picked up that week. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 801-568-2999.

#8 Snow College faces #3GRCC on January 5 at Top of the Mountains Bowl

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:51:00 -0700

The Zions Bank Top of the Mountains Bowl will feature Snow College and will take place at Rio Tinto Stadium on December 5. The game is one of eight bowl games sanctioned by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). One of the objectives of the bowl game is to showcase talents of local players such as Jordan Betz and Trey Phillips from Sandy.

The event will also provide the opportunity for both colleges to play in a first-class venue and to help raise money for higher education. Celebrating its sixth year, the bowl is the only college bowl game hosted in the State of Utah. Snow College is currently ranked #8 in the nation among all NJCAA teams.

�Having another major sporting event showcase Sandy and provide economic benefit to both our businesses and our citizens is yet another terrific boost to our community in this challenging economy.� said Mayor Tom Dolan.

Tickets are available online at www.riotintostadium.com and www.topofthemountainsbowl.com.

Winter Golf Deals at River Oaks

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:01:00 -0600

Beginning November 1, River Oaks Golf Course located at 9300 South Riverside Drive in Sandy is offering all-day golf for $25 per day including cart. Construction is taking place throughout the course that may affect certain areas so golfers can take advantage through the end of the year on this special deal.

Call 801-568-4653 to reserve your tee time!

Great Buys for Christmas!!

Buy a 10-Round Punch Pass with cart for $150 (savings of $45). No expiration date.
Buy a 10- Round Punch Pass (walking only) for $105 (savings of $25). No expiration date.

Applications for Noal Bateman Award Being Accepted

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:51:00 -0600

In 1986, the Noal Bateman Award was given to, and named after, Noal Bateman, for the many years of dedicated service he performed for Sandy City residents. Every year since, Sandy City has sought after and honored deserving individuals who have also lived this way. The awards committee is currently taking nominations for the 2009 recipient. If you know of someone who has actively been serving the Sandy community for at least seven years, please write a description of this person and send it to the Awards Committee Chairman Bruce Steadman by Jan. 5. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling the committee chairman or by visiting Sandy City Hall, Sandy Senior Center or Parks and Recreation or by clicking here.

Please send nomination forms to:
Bruce Steadman
Award Committee Chairman
10936 South 85 East
Sandy, Utah 84070-5234
Home: 801-571-8116
Work: 801-587-9526

Former recipients include Noal Bateman, Grant Hurst, Bertha Rand, Bruce Steadman, Dick Adair, Clark Stringham, Mike Coulam, Frank Mumford, Andrew Glad, Charles �Chuck� Wright, Jan VanCampen, M. Gordon Johnson, Linda Martinez-Saville, Vern Sweet, Dr. Raymond Whittenburg, Bryant Anderson, Alvin �Babe� Malstrom, Pat Adair, Joe Baker, Peggy Bird, Steve Newton, Nancy Day and Chris McCandless.

Deck the Hall

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:22:00 -0600

The Monday after Thanksgiving, Santa Claus arrives with Mayor Tom Dolan to light up City Hall and its grounds with thousands of beautiful holiday lights that transforms City Hall into a winter wonderland.

The holiday entertainment begins at 6 p.m. along with free hot chocolate. With Jack Frost nipping at your nose, head inside for more fun, including a spectacular old-time village display with a miniature train, candy canes, and, of course, that special visit with Santa Claus.Throughout the month of December visit City Hall and see all the lights and the old-time village.

Holiday Waste Collection

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:18:00 -0600

The Trans-Jordan Landfill will be closed on Thanksgiving Day; regularly scheduled service on Thursday and Friday will be delayed one day.

11400 South Interchange is Under Way

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0600

Commercial and residential growth in the south end of the valley has increased
dramatically over the past few decades. With this growth, impact on local traffic
corridors throughout the city has also increased, resulting in millions of dollars of much-needed improvements to major arterials throughout the city.

11400 South is one of four major construction projects currently taking
place. The project stretches from State Street in Sandy to Bangerter Highway
in South Jordan and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2010. The most
significant portion of the project is the interchange at 11400 South that will allow a third access on I-15 for Sandy residents. UDOT estimates that the 11400 South interchange is currently 20 percent complete with the total project being 33 percent complete.

Other major road construction projects in Sandy:
1300 East Corridor � Information is available online at www.udot.utah.gov/1300east or by calling the construction hotline at 801-904-4013.
9000 South at the intersections of 450
West and 700 East � Information is available by email at 90sintersections(at)orangeconeinfo.com or by calling 1-888-566-0232 or 801-673-0774.
I-15 Auxiliary Lane, 10000 South to 7200 South � Sign up for weekly updates by email at I-15(at)hwlochner.com.

2009 Beautification Awards

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:09:00 -0600

For more than 10 years, the Beautification Committee has been recognizing Sandy residents who take special care in maintaining their homes and landscaping. The committee emphasizes the pride that is displayed through their hard work in beautifying their neighborhood and the community as a whole. Two categories are encouraged: overall beauty and the use of a water-wise theme with one winner from each category chosen each month from April through September. The winner is recognized with a sign to display in their yard, a prize and entry into the grand prize category, which is chosen in October.

The Grand Prize winners for 2009 are Rosemary and Richard Cobbley for overall beauty and James Herlocker for best use of a water-wise theme. The winners were recognized at the city council meeting that took place October 13.

Sandy would like to extend a special thanks to Lowe�s for their partnership in
donations and support in keeping Sandy a beautiful place and to all those who submitted nominations for consideration. To view all the winners, click here.