A Home Town Homerun – a message from Mayor Hayden:

Nothing says small-town charm like a community softball game on a summer evening. And, we had a very special game held here in Sumner last week. The Titans are a local softball team for people of differing abilities that is coached by Retired Sumner PD Sergeant Matt Kurle. Last night, they played a team of local police officers, including Sumner’s own Rodney Allensworth, coached by Puyallup Chief Scott Engle (who also grew up in Sumner and was previously a Sumner PD Officer). I’m not even sure what the ending score was – I don’t know if anyone knew. The point is that everyone won, and not in that participation-trophy kind of way. You could feel the joy and the fun radiating from the field. The Titans and officers were having so much fun together. Softball skills may have improved a bit, but the joking, the laughter and even the smack-talk has come a long way, indicating a level of camaraderie you only get when you feel totally comfortable and are simply having a blast.

I’m proud our officers participated this year and in past years to keep developing this connection. It’s not a single example. Through their support of Special Olympics, Camp Possible, Badges and Boxing, Badges and Barbells and so much more, our officers continue to find ways to connect with people in the community, especially our youth, in different ways. You can learn more about these programs and how they’re supported outside taxpayer funding through the non-profit Police Activities League of Sumner.

Speaking of connections, National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, August 5. We don’t hold a big event in Sumner because the point is to get you outside to know your neighbors better. It doesn’t have to be fancy—share some hot dogs, root beer floats or rhubarb pie and just chat. If you’d like police to stop by your party (in a good way), let us know. Email Lauren Wallin to get on the schedule. Use a summer night to try something new yourself; get more comfortable with your neighbors and police. It’s a simple step to increase your block’s safety with the camaraderie and comfort that works so well in Sumner.

-Mayor Kathy Hayden

A message from the City:

After the last two hot days, our water levels remain lower than we’d like. With cooler weather ahead this weekend, we hope they recover, and we’d like your help to get us there. Please follow a few simple steps to reduce your water use this weekend.

You Should
• Take showers instead of baths & use the 4-minute playlist to time your shower.
• Run wash, laundry and dishes, only when loads are full.
• Reuse water when possible i.e. buckets in showers to water plants.
• Suspend watering the lawn this weekend.
• Wash cars on lawns.
• Sweep driveways/sidewalks instead of wash.

We Will
• Increase leak detection & repair.
• Reduce watering in parks.
• Suspend system maintenance that uses a lot of water.
• Limit hydrant use to fires only.

For more tips, visit the EPA’s WaterSense program at https://www.epa.gov/watersense/start-saving. Hopefully, these steps will help us avoid further watering restrictions later.

Thank you and have a good weekend!

Look at us! We are the cutest litter of kittens that are ready to be adopted, after our buddies at the shelter made sure that all of our shots were done and our spay/neuters were complete.

Back in April, our mom was living out on the streets of Puyallup when all of us kittens were born. A nice lady brought us into her home, and lovingly cared for us as a foster until we were old enough to be adopted out of the shelter to our forever homes. Our foster was so amazing, she even adopted our mom! …Now we are 3 months old, happy and healthy, and at the shelter awaiting adoption. We are the best mix of snuggly, playful, curious, and silly — so you are sure to find a perfect match! Come visit us Tuesday through Saturday at the Metro Animal Shelter in the City of Puyallup.

https://metroanimalservices.org/search-pets/

🎶 Get ready, Sumner! 🎶

Join us Friday, July 18th for Music Off Main featuring Brian James Was Here!

📅 When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 ON the baseball field at Bill Heath Sports Complex, 5500 Graham Ave, Sumner, WA
🎤 Stage set up just below the scoreboard on the warning track—prime viewing for everyone!

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and your favorite people for a FREE summer concert under the stars! ✨
👥 Tag the friend you’re bringing
🍔 Food trucks on-site and family-friendly vibes
🔗 Learn more & add to your calendar: [https://sumnerwa.gov/event/music-off-main-featuring-brian-james-was-here/]

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Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave, let’s honor our nation with gratitude, unity, and safety.

Wishing you all a festive and patriotic 4th of July!

A reminder about fireworks and reporting firework related complaints in the City of Sumner.