Sumner's truck routes are designed not only to limit truck traffic on residential roads but also to give your drivers a guide to which of Sumner's streets can handle large trucks for easy access. 

 

Just a reminder, you can use any street to make local deliveries but for getting through town, your drivers need to use the designated truck routes.  Be sure to familiarize your drivers and stick to the truck routes.  If found violating the route, a driver can receive a civil infraction with a maximum penalty of $550.  By the way, the biggest surprise to unfamiliar drivers is that Valley Avenue between Puyallup St. and Highway 410 is not a truck route!

 

As many of you know all too well, in January, the White River spilled over its banks, affecting many businesses, especially those that use Stewart Road.  Right after it happened, the Army Corps of Engineers was great very responsive to questions and comments.  Since they had released the same amount of water from the dam as in 2006, it was obvious something in the river had changed. Since then, we've heard little from the Corps, but we'll keep reminding them to not forget about Sumner! 

 

One thing that helped is that we had many of your e-mail addresses from the transit survey to send you quick warnings and updates during the flood.  This e-newsletter and list is the more formal evolution of that system.  If you're have already signed up to receive these e-mails, forward this on to your colleagues in Sumner and encourage them to sign up directly. 

 

Looking for a way to enjoy spring outdoors without going far?  Try Sumner Meadows Golf Links.  Did you know that this Scottish-style links course measures close to 6,800 yards and features 5 sets of tees, making it playable for golfers of all skill levels? Also unique to Sumner Meadows: it is one of Washington's longest golf holes - a 628 yard, par 5 - where par is a good score! 

 

Check online at golfsumnermeadows.com.  You can schedule tee times, find out more about earning free golf through the Players Card, or look into taking your first lesson with Dave Kendall.  Whether you hit a bucket of balls or play the entire 18 holes, we'll see you out on the links!

We realize that many non-profit and service organizations help make this a wonderful community to live and work.  Here are a few local efforts that the City is proud to participate in; if you'd like to join us, click on each link to learn more!

 

Daffodil Festival

On May 29, the Sumner Police Department is participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run through Sumner's industrial area to raise money for Special Olympics.