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City of Sumner newSletter June 2007--Summer funiSSue 49

I love going to Sumner’s parks, especially in the summer. In so many cities,

residents don’t use the parks and it’s a shame. Not so in Sumner. Here, when

the weather is nice, we don’t just fence ourselves into our own backyards--we

go to the park. Whether we go to listen to music in Heritage Park, celebrate a

birthday in Loyalty Park or play in Siebenthaler, we see Sumner in our parks.

Now, we have a new park. As a resident of the east side of town, I’m cheering

loudly with you now that this area shares our City’s outstanding park system.

And what a park it is! With views of the mountain, new picnic facilities, play-

ground equipment and beautiful mosaic artwork, Rainier View Park is a great

place. And, like the other parks, this one is ours too. You, the citizens, had a

big hand in designing the park, building the park, and, of course, paying for the

park. So, I hope like all the others, you’ll use this park day in and day out to

celebrate the magic of ordinary summer days.

So while summer is still technically a set amount of days between June and Sep-

tember, I’d say our summer just got bigger because we get one more beautiful

place to enjoy it. See you at Rainier View...!

Summer Just Got “Bigger” and Better

Summer

Fun edition!

Sometimes, you see them so often that

you forget to look at the flags that fly

proudly throughout the city. As we

approach the 4th of July, it’s a great

time to take a moment and look up at

our flags, many of which are donated

by citizens.

The flagpole at City Hall was pur-

chased by Shell Oil Co. in honor of

Monty Stromburg, long-time Coun-

cilman and Shell Oil dealer. And, a

citizen recently donated money for a

flagpole at the entrance sign on Traffic

Avenue.

The Sumner Rotary Club purchases

the flag every year for the Daffodil

Valley Sports Complex and the Sum-

ner VFW Post pays for and raises the

US flag and MIA / POW Flag at the

Cemetery for every Memorial Day.

So, next time you see the Stars and

Stripes waving in the breeze, say thank

you to those who made it happen.

Flags Wave Proudly

Artists put the finishing touches on the park’s central medallion.

inSide Summer Fun: Calendar • Rainy Day Idea • National Night Out • Free Classes • Music Off Main

City of Sumner1104 Maple Street

Sumner, WA 98390253-863-8300

253-863-2850 FAXMAYOR

Dave Enslow 299-5790

CITY COUNCILSteve Allsop 299-5793Curt Brown 299-5796Mike Connor 299-5795Randy Hynek 299-5792Ed Hannus 299-5791Leroy Goff 299-5797Matt Richardson 299-5794

CITY STAFFJohn Doan,City Administrator 299-5501

Diane Supler,Deputy City Administrator 299-5502

Carmen Palmer, Communications Director 299-5503

Brett Vinson,City Attorney 299-5611

Susan Clary,City Clerk 299-5500

Paul Rogerson, Community Development Director 299-5521

Colleen Wilson,Police Chief 299-5641

Bill Shoemaker, Public Works Director 299-5701

Lee Anderson, Parks and Facilities Manager 299-5631

CITY OFFICES

Administration/Finance 863-8300 FAX 863-2850Cemetery 299-5510Fire (non-emergency) 863-1800Golf Course 863-8198Inspection Line 299-5530Parks and Recreation 891-6500Permit Center 299-5523Police (non-emergency) 863-6384Senior Center 863-2910

MUNICIPAL COURT

Judge Stephen R. SheltonCourt Offices 863-7635

Cathy Pashon, Court Administrator 299-5621

EAST PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE

Main Number 863-1800Dan Packer, Fire Chief 863-5451

Sumner Community ConneCtion2 June 2007--Summer fun

All Ages

Go right from Sumner to the Mariners’ game with Sound Transit’s Home Run Service. When a weekend game starts at 1:05 pm, the Sounder train will pick you up in Sumner at 11:17 am and drop you off near Safeco Field at noon. To come home, the train departs Seattle’s King Street Station 30 min-utes after the game ends.

Round-trip fare is $8.50 for adults, $6 for ages 6-18 and $4 for ages 65 and up. For more information, visit www.soundtransit.org.

ride the rails to mariners

August 7, 6-9 PMSk8 Park

Join the Sumner Police Department in spending a night out with your neigh-bors. Have dinner at the barbecue while meeting McGruff the Crime Dog® and members of the Sumner Police Department. Not only will you have a fun time, but just by participat-ing, you help increase our commu-nity’s safety. Plus, the Old Cannery is providing train rides and Windmill Gardens and McLendon’s Hardware will also be present, with rumors of raffles and prizes!

Construction work on northbound I-5 between Spokane Street and I-90 in Seattle is expected to require around-the-clock lane closures August 10-29. The closures will have significant effects on traffic. When making travel plans, be aware. We also anticipate the Sounder trains to be much busier during this construction time.

Find construction details at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I5/SpokaneStreetBridgeRepair/

i-5 Construction Alert

TrAnsiT & TrAvel

Summer Youth Pass offers Great deal

As always, it’s the best deal for getting around: $36 for unlimited local rides all summer long. The Summer Youth Pass is available at Pierce Transit’s e-store and all PT pass outlets.

Call 253-581-8000 for details, or pur-chase online at www.piercetransit.org.

582 Will now Wait The 582 bus now has trips that link Sounder from the Sumner Station with the Bonney Lake Park and Ride. On these runs, the bus will wait for the train--even if it’s late--before shuttling passengers up the hill. Tell your fel-low commuters from the Plateau about this great way to save even more gas and avoid the parking struggle!

Route details at www.soundtransit.org

Sumner Community ConneCtionJune 2007--Summer fun 3

All Ages

A World of music Comes to music off main

July 1 (Sunday), 2 PM Touch of Class at Rainier View ParkThis special concert follows the dedication of Sumner’s new park. Celebrate with the swinging sounds of big band.

July 6, 6:30 PMKosher Red Hots at Heritage ParkEnjoy the rich treasury of Jewish mu-sic from the whirlwind klezmer dance music of Eastern Europe to Yiddish musical theater and swing to Spanish-flavored love songs of the Sephardim. July 13, 6:30 PM Gypsy Soul at Heritage ParkEnjoy acoustic rock with Celtic and Americana roots that “stirs the soul and moves the spirit,” says People magazine.

July 20, 6:30 PM Tingstad & Rumbel at Heritage ParkTingstad’s distinctive guitar technique harkens from a Segovian tradi-tion while Rumbel is one of the few performers in the world on double ocarina, oboe and English horn. This rare, Grammy Award-winning combi-nation creates a sound that is unusual and unexpected.

July 27, 6:30 PMBochinche at Heritage ParkBochinche (bo CHIN chay), a Spanish noun, refers to light-hearted gossip, or the noise of a party. Their perfor-mances of new and traditional Latin-dance rhythms from the Caribbean and South America have earned them loyal audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Art Festival returns

This year starts with a special Sunday concert in Rainier View Park before returning to Heritage Park for warm summer evenings.

Whatever your travel plans this summer, Music Off Main takes you on a musical tour of the world. From the haunting strains of Gypsy music to the classic sounds of big band, you won’t want to miss any part of this musical journey.

See You downtownThe flower baskets are up, the sun is out, and it’s a great time to celebrate downtown. Sumner Downtown As-sociation has given us many reasons to spend some time downtown.

Surfin’ the Sales, June 22-23Citizens and stores are cleaning out forgotten treasures to sell to you!

Mutts Off Main, July 7Register your dog for the contests, agility course or Dashing Doxie Race and receive a souvenir pin and partici-pate in the Mutt Parade at High Noon.

Vintage Motorcycle Show, July 15Enjoy the historical and artistic progression of motorcycle technology.

Classy Chassis, August 26If you prefer four wheels to two, come to this classic car, rod, and truck show.www.sumnerdowntown.com

On August 3 and 4, the art of Sumner returns for the annual Sumner Arts Festival.

As always, there will be dozens of artists displaying and selling their creations, as well as lots of great food and entertainment.

All artists must produce all of their own artwork. There is no mass pro-duced items allowed. This means the artwork at the festival is quality, hand-crafted items that are unique in design. A wide range of food is available from one of the many vendors, all of which are non-profit groups from the greater Sumner area.

Admission is free. See you there!

www.sumnerartsfestival.org


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9 am-5 pm Surfin’ the Sales Downtown

10 am-5 pm Surfin’ the Sales Downtown

Father’s Day

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1 pm Dedication2 pm Music Off Main Touch of Class Rainier View Park

9 am-5 pm Mutts Off Main Downtown

4th of July

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6:30 pm Music Off Main Kosher Red HotsHeritage Park

6:30 pm Music Off Main Gypsy Soul Heritage Park

10 am-3 pm Vintage Motorcycle Show Downtown 6:30 pm

Music Off Main Tingstad & RumbelHeritage Park

6:30 pm Music Off Main BochincheHeritage Park

10:30 am Discover SummerSumner Pierce County Library(SPCL)

10:30 am Discover SummerSPCL

9 am Trip to Pike Place MarketSenior Center $ PRE

9:30 am Red Wing Casino Senior Center $ PRE

10 am Wild Waves Rec Dept $ PRE

10 am Gameworks Rec Dept $ PRE

7-9:30 pm Sat. Night Fever Dance Rec Dept $

10 am-4:30 pm Skate AwayRec Dept $ PRE

For more inFormAtion: City of Sumner: 253-863-8300 www.ci.sumner.wa.us Sumner/Bonney Lake Recreation Dept: 253-891-6500 www.sumner.wednet.eduSumner Meadows: 253-863-8198 www.golfsumnermeadows.comSumner Pierce County Library: 253-863-0441 www.piercecountylibrary.orgSumner Downtown Association: 253-720-9846 www.sumnerdowntown.com

WEDNESDAYTUESDAY

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7:30 am Trip to Sequim Lavender FestivalSenior Center $ PRE

12 pm Operation PaintballRec Dept $ PRE



9 am-3 pm (age 11-16) 3-5 pm (ages 8-12)Baby-sitting ClassRec Dept $ PRE

11 am-2 pm Men in Blue BBQCity Hall

1:30 pm Film Fest SPCL

1:30 pm Hitchcock Film Fest SPCL



10:30 am Discover Summer SPCL

11:30 am Harry Potter SPCL

7 pm Solve It! SPCL

1:30 pm Solve a CrimeSPCL

11 am & 1 pm Puppet TheaterSPCL

11 am Puppet TheaterSPCL

2 pm TournamentSumner Meadows

Through July 12 Jr. Golf CampSumner Meadows

1 pm Didgeridoo WalkaboutRobert Miller Gymnasium


August 2007SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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10 am-9 pmArts FestivalDowntown

6 pm Relay for Life Sunset Stadium

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2 pmRelay for Life EndsSunset Stadium

8 am Leavenworth TripSenior Center $ PRE

Ride Sounder from Sumner to Safeco Field

LeGendAll ages

Children/Youth

Senior Citizens

Golf Course

SPCL -- Sumner Pierce County Library

Rec Dept -- Sumner/Bonney Lake Rec. Dept.

MiSSiOn: To provide needed and valued services that promote our sense of community.

ViSiOn: Sumner will set the standard of

excellence for a progressive small city.

VAlueS: We are collaborative & professional.

We are innovative & visionary. We are responsive & accountable.We serve with respect & integrity.

8:45 am-9:30 pm River RaftingRec Dept $ PRE


Teens

$ -- Fee

PRE -- Preregistration required

6-9 pmNational Night Out Sk8 Park

10 am-7 pm Arts FestivalDowntown

2 pm TournamentSumner Meadows

10 am-3 pmClassy Chassis Car ShowDowntown

8:30 am Trip to Oyster FeedSenior Center $ PRE

8 am-6 pmWestport SurfingRec Dept $ PRE

11 am-3 pm Pizza & BowlingRec Dept $ PRE





11:30 am Bilingual Story-telling withJoe HayesSPCL

Through Aug 9Jr. Golf CampSumner Meadows

1 pm Reptile ManRobert Miller Gymnasium


especiAlly for Kids

Sumner Pierce County Library gives teens and children great summer ad-ventures.

Discover Summer Wed. Jun 27–Aug. 1, 10:30 am Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. For ages 3-6 with an adult.

Alfred Hitchcock Film FestJuly 11, 18, 25, Aug 1 at 1:30 pmScare yourself silly with some classic movies. For teens & tweens.

Anime ClubJun 28, Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 at 3:30 pmFor teens & tweens.

You never Know What Fun a Library Holds

YnK @ Your libraryJune 23-Aug 4Your mission, should you choose to accept it: you never know who you’ll help by reading...money will be donated for every hour you read this summer to buy books for others in need. For ages 12-18.

Storytellers, Puppets & More!There are special events throughout the year. Check the calendars on pag-es 4-5 for more events at the library.

Some programs may require regis-tration. Contact the Sumner Pierce County Library at 253-863-0441 or www.piercecountylibrary.org.

ciTy HAll cAlendAr

June18 ....City Council meeting, 7 pm25 ....City Council study session, 6 pm

July2 ......City Council meeting, 7 pm4 ... Independence Day, City Hall Closed9 ......City Council study session, 6 pm16 ....City Council meeting, 7 pm23 ....City Council study session, 6 pm

August6 ......City Council meeting, 7 pm13 ....City Council study session, 6 pm20 ....City Council meeting, 7 pm27 ....City Council study session, 6 pm

Visiting mount rainier After the FloodIn Sumner, Mount Rainier presides over us all, especially on sunny days. Some of us can even see “The Mountain” from our windows. The park was hit hard this winter. Because of that, we may hesitate to visit, but this is actually a great summer to go. Here are some ideas for a visit...or two.

Head to the ParkWhile a lot of roads and trails are closed, a lot are open! Go to the National Park Service web site at www.nps.gov/mora for the latest news on what trails and roads are open.

Coffee and a CarpoolIf you have guests or friends coming from Seattle, Bellevue or Tacoma, encourage them to meet in Sumner for

breakfast and combine vehicles to go up the mountain. You’ll save on gas, reduce congestion and have a tasty start to your day!

Visit a neighborMany fear this will be a slow year for neighboring towns that depend on Mount Rainier’s tourists. So, take a day trip to communities like Wilkeson and Eatonville for a fun visit.

especiAlly for Kids

All Ages

destination Adventure!Didgeridoo WalkaboutJuly 26, 1 pmGo on a musical expedition to the land Down Under as John Groves performs an assortment of didgeridoos. Discover the musical history and art traditions of the Australian Aborigines.

Reptile ManAugust 21, 1 pmGet close to snakes, lizards and all things reptile as the Reptile Man dispels myths of our cold-blooded friends!

In the Robert Miller Gymnasium behind Daffodil Elementary. For all ages, free of charge. Sponsored by the

Sumner Arts Commission, in partnership with the Sumner-Bonney Lake Parks & Recreation

Department. Contact City of Sumner at 253-863-8300 or

www.ci.sumner.wa.us


Excellent question! I suggest going to one or more of Tacoma’s museums. Odds are, you haven’t been since Tacoma became quite a city for museums.

At the Washington State History Museum, the Great Hall of History takes you across the state and through time--my favorite was going into Roslyn Mine No. 3.

Tacoma Art Museum gives you a distinctly Northwest experience of art. I enjoyed Sparkle Then Fade, an exhibit through Sept. 3, that uses light as metaphor!

Then, it’s just a short walk to the Museum of Glass. You can enjoy the work of world-renowned contempo-rary artists. I really liked the hot shop; since my doctorate doesn’t include glass, I settled to watch professional artists at work.

While these three museums, all next door to each other, can fill a day or two...or three, there are a few others in Tacoma. My favorite is the of-ten overlooked (and free!) Karpeles Manuscript Museum, just across from Wright Park at 407 South G St. It might not be flashy, but it houses some of the major documents that have shaped our world. Then, you cross the street to the W.W. Seymour Botani-cal Conservatory (also free) to enjoy flower gardens even on a rainy day!

You can e-mail Dr. Sumner at [email protected].

especiAlly for senior ciTizens

Take up painting! Enjoy live music! Tiptoe through a lavender field. You can do it all at the Sumner Senior Center. Open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, the Center welcomes guests ages 55 and over for activities, services and lunch!

To sign up for a trip (listed pages 4-5), contact Denise Schultz at 253-299-5732. Daily schedules of events at the Senior Center at www.ci.sumner.wa.us.

there’s Summer Fun at Sumner Senior Center

take a Swing at Sumner meadows Golf Links

This is a great summer to pick up a club and try golfing. Sumner Mead-ows has a wide range of activities for every-one from first-timers to youth to aspiring Arnolds and Tigers!

Junior Golf ProgramAges 8-17For $50, Birdie Club Limited Benefits gives young golfers the Junior $7 stand-by rate, allowing them to be called to the tee when an opening be-comes available; club discounts on range balls; and a USGA handicap and rules book. For $80, Eagle Club Full Benefits also includes golf clinics on Tuesday evenings in summer, discounts on clubs and merchandise, entry for the Junior Club Championship Tournament and more!

Junior Golf CampJuly 10-12 or August 7-9Youth ages 8-17 can learn the basics of golf including etiquette, safety rules, swing fundamentals and enjoy putting

and chipping contests. Cost is $60 for Junior Members, $70 for non-mem-

bers.

Tournament SeriesEntry fees for each tournament include 18 holes of golf, golf car, a meal, range balls and prize fund.

June 22, 2 pm start2 Best Balls of 4$75 per player Sign up by June 19

August 13, 2 pm start2 Person Chapman$65 per player Sign up by August 13

Join the Club!As always, there are the Men’s and Women’s Clubs at Sumner Meadows. And, if you really think you’ll be hit-ting the links this summer and fall, you can still purchase the 2007 Player’s Card that helps you start earning free golf and other great discounts.

For details, call 253-863-8198 or go to www.golfsumnermeadows.com.

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“...I see regular people living their plain old lives. But not my family and I because we are going to the

best park in the solar system!” --Dylan

In 2003, children envisioned their perfect park. On July 1, the result of their vision becomes reality when Rainier View Park is offi-cially dedicated with a celebration featuring music and fun activities.

Join us in welcoming the east side’s own dream park.

rainier View Parkdedication

July 1 at 1 pm

Help limit congestion--walk or ride a bike to the dedication if possible.

CelebrateTake advantage of free classes through the Sumner Family Center and learn everything from arts and crafts to sports to being prepared outdoors!

Arts & CraftsJuly 9-13Grades 1-3 at 10-11:30 amGrades 4-6 at 1-2:30 pmMaterials will be provided. Bring your imagination!

Sports ClinicJuly 9-13Grades 1-6 at 1-3 pmEnhance your sports skills! Learn soc-cer and field hockey. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle.

Fun with FoodJuly 16-20Grades 1-6 at 10-11:30 amLearn why nutrition is important, how to make healthy choices, and how to prepare healthy snacks!

DramaJuly 16-25Grades 1-6 at 1-2:30 pmWith a performance on Wednesday, July 25 at 1 pm.

SewingJuly 23-27Grades 1-6 at 10-11:30 am or 1-2:30 pm Choose a session and bring your own materials for pillow cases and shorts. The fashion show will be July 27 at 11 am.

Rei P.e.A.K. ProgramJuly 30-31Grades 1-3 at 10-11:30 amGrades 4-6 at 1-2:30 pmREI’s Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids will help you understand how to be safe and prepared for the outdoors.

For more information, call 253-891-6535 or www.sumner.wednet.edu

Sumner Family Center offers Free ClassesespeciAlly for Kids

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