The following is written by Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow:
Thanksgiving is always a time to count blessings, so here are a few 2014 Sumner points of gratitude:
–Finally defining as a community what “improved station access” means at the Sound Transit Station, including a garage on the site of the existing station and improving the 410 overpass.
–Moving closer on the golf course sale and eliminating an annual $1 million drain on our General Fund, replacing it with a sale that will repay all the outstanding debt.
–Progress on a YMCA that will teach our kids to swim, give our teens healthy activities on the weekend and keep all of us active.
–Designs and plans for replacing the outdated Bridge Street bridge with something that celebrates not only in December, but all year long.
–A busy Senior Center providing services and activities for our senior population.
–Two downtown buildings getting major renovations to prolong their life and welcome new businesses to keep downtown flourishing.
And there are many more including Relay, Come Walk With Me, Music Off Main, downtown decorations for the seasons….I’d bore you if I kept going on. But, I will say, for dessert, don’t forget a helping of rhubarb pie. (We have recipes.)
I don’t know if we always express how good we have it here in Sumner but there is so much to be thankful for. I hope that you and your family enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving full of gratitude, food, laughter, and rhubarb pie.
