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August 2010- Vol 2, Issue 6
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Review Orton Junction's impacts
Businesses support Chief for a Day
Golf for Life raises $8,500
Public Notices
Tell us about Orton Junction
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on August 30 at 7 pm in City Hall to hear what you think about the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments. 
 
The main amendment explores the possibility of expanding the city's Urban Growth Area (UGA) to the south to include commercial and low-density land uses in a proposed development called Orton Junction.  This development is also the location for Sumner's YMCA. 
 
The Planning Commission wants to hear reactions and thoughts from you.  The City Council will also be present to listen.  Come on in and share your thoughts! 
Reviewing the Proposed Orton Junction's Impacts

Before people comment on the proposed UGA amendment and/or Orton Junction, they often ask how it will affect Sumner and the current area.  What about traffic?  What about water quality?  How will it affect existing businesses? 

The answers are all available for you to view.  It's called a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), and believe it or not, it's over 1000 pages of answering just such questions!  Rather than be alarmed at the size, take a look.  It's available in hard copy to browse at City Hall or at the Sumner Pierce County Library.  It's also available online, divided by chapters, so you can quickly get to the parts that primarily interest you. 
 
The document is called "Draft" because this is the stage when you can not only look at it but also comment.  Is something missing?  Do you disagree or agree with the report's assessment?  Send your comments to Ryan Windish, Planning Manager, AICP at  Fax: 253-299-5539 or [email protected] or Ryan Windish, City of Sumner, 1104 Maple Street, Suite 250, Sumner WA 98390. Ryan must receive your comments by 5:00 pm on October 8 in order for them to be included for the final Environmental Impact Statement. 
 
Businesses support Chief for a Day
 
Nicci from Bank fo America presents Ethan with donations raised at the bank for his family.
On August 18, Sumner had a different police chief.  Ethan Delarme, a student at Sumner Middle School, served as Sumner's Chief for a Day as part of a state-wide event through which law enforcement celebrates the lives of children who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness. 
 
The local business community joined forces with the Sumner Police Department to really honor and contribute to Ethan's family for a special day and special event.  Thank you to the following businesses who contributed:
Bank of America in Sumner
Dillanos Coffee Roasters
Farrelli's Pizza
Starbucks in Sumner
Unified Grocers
Walmart in Bonney Lake
Golf for Life raises $8,500 for American Cancer Society

Once again, citizens and businesses gathered for the second annual Golf for Life tournament.  In addition to simply having fun, you helped raise $8,500 for Relay for Life through the City of Sumner team--that's $1,000 more than last year!  Thank you to everyone who had fun and contributed.  Now, all that's left to do is start working on your putting for next year.
 
Presenting Sponsors: Denny's Valley Autobody and DM Disposal 
Dinner Sponsor: Branks BBQ
Toast for Life Sponsor:The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse
 
Hole Sponsors:
Jay Lee's Honda of Sumner
Parametrix
Dan Roach
Top Foods of Lakeland Hills
 
In-Kind Sponsors:

American Hardware Mutual Insurance Co.
Derek and Marylee Barry
Bella Balls of Tacoma
Grant Bullo
Cascade Ice
Patty Denny
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.
High Cedars
Ted & Erin Hill
The Home Course
JLV Photography
Keller Williams
KPG
Midtown Station
Outdoor Creations
Peterson Brothers
Bill Pugh
Sorci's Italian Cafe & Enoteca
Specialty Home Design
Starbucks
Jeff Steffens
Sumner Lawn & Saw
Sumner Meadows Golf Links
Tacoma Rainiers
Top Foods Lakeland Hills
Toysmith
U.S. Amateurs at Chambers Bay
Vision Quest Sports and Fitness
Ross Widner
Public Notices
 
Ever see a yellow Notice sign around town and not get the chance to read it fully?  Public notices are also posted online, which may be an easier (and drier) option for keeping up to date on the latest public notices.
 
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