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myBonneyLake Summer 2018 Issue:
Recreation Guide p. 4
City News p. 14
Your new guide for recreation and city news
Lake Tapps
Robert Miller Gym
Sumner High School and
Performing Arts Center
Bill Heath Lake Debra Jane
Sports Complex
Allan Yorke Park
Lake Bonney
Bonney Lake
INAUGURAL Justice Municipal Center
ISSUE
SUMMER 2018
Bonney Lake
High School
City Information
Mayor’s Corner
Welcome to the inaugural issue of By expanding the recreation guide, we are able to deliver city news
myBonneyLake! I am thrilled to bring and information to your doorstep. Starting on page 14, you can
you this expanded version of the quarterly find articles on utilities including a reminder about summer water
recreation guide highlighting the recreation rates, swimming safety tips from the Marine Unit, kayak and
program offerings, city news, utility news, paddleboard rentals at Allan Yorke Park, Costco update, senior
events and more. If you live in Bonney Lake, center activities, and others. You’ll also find announcements about
drink Bonney Lake water, or live within the each of our summer events, including the new Taste @ Tapps.
recreation program area, you will receive
the latest myBonneyLake each quarter. I hope you enjoy the I am looking forward to all the outdoor activities in our
publication. community this summer and hope you find something that fits
you. For more information on what’s happening around the city
The recreation program, jointly operated with the Sumner please follow us on Facebook and Twitter or sign up to receive
School District, offers a wide array of activities for youth and City Council agendas and notifications with our city clerk at
adults. Starting on page 4 you can scope out over 30 different cityclerk@ci.bonney-lake.wa.us.
programs ranging from youth classes including babysitting and
home safety, non-sports camps including chess and theatre, If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at
youth sports camps including football and softball, and adult mayor@ci.bonney-lake.wa.us.
sports and activities including coed soccer and yoga. We also
offer a popular before and after school activities program Neil Johnson, Jr.
serving all elementary schools in the Sumner School District. Mayor
Meet Your City Council
Randy McKibbin Jim Rackley Tom Watson
Deputy Mayor Councilmember Councilmember
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City Information
Website: www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us
General Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Mon – Fri
City Mailing Address: PO Box 7380, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Phone: 253-862-8602
Justice &
Municipal Center: 9002 Main Street East
Public Works Center: 19306 Bonney Lake Boulevard
Public Safety Building: 18421 Veterans Memorial Drive East
Senior Center: 19304 Bonney Lake Boulevard
Council or Commission Meeting Time
Meetings are held at the Justice & Municipal Center
9002 Main Street East
Council Workshop 6:00 p.m. – 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Fireworks regulations: Have a safe
Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. – 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Council Finance Committee 5:00 p.m. – 2nd & 4th Tuesday
and sane 4th of July
Council Community Development 4:30 p.m. – 1st & 3rd Tuesday Based on fireworks code changes made in 2016 by the Bonney
Committee Lake City Council, safe and sane legal fireworks can only be set
Council Public Safety Committee 3:30 p.m. – 2nd Tuesday off on New Year’s and the 4th of July. For the 4th, fireworks can
only be set off between the hours of 9 a.m. to midnight. (BLMC
Arts Commission 6:00 p.m. – 4th Wednesday 5.14.110). If you have any questions before purchasing or lighting
Civil Service Commission 5:30 p.m. – 4th Monday your fireworks, please contact the police department at 253-863-
Design Commission 6:00 p.m. – 2nd & 4th 2218.
Thursday
Property owners are responsible for their own property and if an
Park Commission 6:00 p.m. – 2nd Monday illegal firework is set off on private property, the property owner
Planning Commission 6:30 p.m. – 1st & 3rd may be cited, regardless of who set off the firework. A police
Wednesday officer does not need to catch the firework ignitor in the act. If
you are concerned for the safety of yourself or others, feel free to
contact the non-emergency police line at 253-841-5431.
Also, possession of illegal fireworks is against state law (RCW
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These changes were a compromise between those who prefer an
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Recreation Programs Youth Classes & Non-Sports Camps
Kidz Love Soccer Classes Babysitting Classes Miss Robin’s Preschool
Ages 2–10 Ages 11–16 September 2018–June 2019
Learn the fundamentals of soccer through Boys and girls, come for a day of fun while Come join us for some fun! The alphabet,
age-appropriate, imagery-based play in a earning your Super Sitters certificate! This numbers and Sign Language will be
recreational format. Develop large motor class will cover leadership and the business introduced. We will play games, read
skills and socialization skills. Please note of babysitting, basic care of children, stories, make crafts, have circle time and
this is a skills class and not a league with understanding children of different age show-n-tell. Children must be 4 years old
games. Parent participation required for groups, safety and first aid. Boys can be by October 1 and toilet trained. Children
Mommy/Daddy & Me class. Soccer 1 and babysitters too! Instructor, Jaquelyn Ball, need to bring a lunch each day. Tuition
2 classes will focus on game fundamentals, has a BA in Communications with an payments made after the first of the month
offensive and defensive positions and team emphasis on early childhood education, incur a $25 late fee. Min. 6 Max. 12
work. Shin guards required after first class is a mother of 6, and has been teaching
for all classes except Mommy/Daddy & Me. this class for 12 years. Bring a sack lunch Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Classes taught by Kidz Love Soccer staff. and snack to class. Min. 10 Max. 30 Dates: September 17, 19, 24, 26
Dates: Sundays, June 24 – August 19 You must pre-register for this class, Times: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(No class July 1) no registrations accepted at the door. Cost: September tuition $68
Time: Mommy/Daddy/Me Date: Saturday, August 11 Site: Robert Miller Gymnasium
(Ages 2 to 3.5) 2:00 – 2:30 PM
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Checkmate! Chess and
Tot Soccer (Ages 3.5 to 4)
2:40 – 3:10 PM Cost: $65 Strategy Games Camp
Site: Daffodil Valley Elementary, Ages 9–14
Pre-Soccer (Ages 4 to 5)
3:10 – 3:45 PM Room 404
We are in the golden age of board games
Soccer 1 Techniques/Teamwork Safe at Home Class and it’s a great time to learn new games
(Ages 5 to 6) and strategies! Join Dr. Lysne with this
Ages 8–12
3:45 – 4:30 PM fun introduction to strategy board games.
Come learn how to be responsible and Participants will learn, play and develop
Soccer 2 Skillz & Scrimmages
safe in any situation. We will cover family strategies for current and contemporary
(Ages 7 to 10)
communication, first aid, internet, gun, classic board games. Games available for play
4:30 – 5:15 PM
phone and door safety. Learn how to be and coaching include: Chess, Ticket to Ride,
Cost: $97 Includes jersey safe, comfortable and confident when Azul, Splendor, Catan, Quest for El Dorado,
Site: Bill Heath Sports Complex staying home alone. Instructor, Jaquelyn Patchwork and more. Min. 10 Max. 32
(Formerly Daffodil Valley Sports Ball, has a BA in Communications with
Date: June 25 – 28
Complex) an emphasis on early childhood education,
is a mother of 6, and has been teaching Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
this class for 12 years. Min. 10 Max. 30 Cost: $35
You must pre-register for this class, Site: Lakeridge Middle School
no registrations accepted at the door.
Date: Saturday, August 11
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost: $30
Site: Daffodil Valley Elementary,
Room 404
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Recreation Programs
Off Broadway Musicals Off Broadway Play ManeStage Theatre Camp
Ages 6–11 Ages 9–14 Ages 6–18
Join the cast of a mini-musical! All Join the cast of this one act comedy. Join Jay and Brenda Henson, along with some
participants will, sing, act and dance on All participants will act on stage in full special guests during Summer Theatre Camp!
stage in full costume. A final performance costume. A final performance occurs We are excited to partner with ManeStage
occurs the last 30 minutes of the last day the last 50 minutes of the last day of Theatre Company to offer theatre intensive
of the session. Instructor, Judy Shufelt, the session. Instructor, Judy Shufelt, has training in acting, improv, performance,
has a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and is a a Bachelors degree in Theatre and is a voice, dance and auditions. This unique
certified K-12 teacher. Please bring a blank certified K-12 teacher. Min. 15 Max. 25 camp will assist developing and improving
CD to the first class. Min. 12 Max. 25 the skills and techniques needed for quality
Session 1: Princess Who? musical theatre. Campers will be divided
Session 1: The Hundred Year Snooze by age; “A” Camp for ages 6-11 and “B”
A girl wakes up in the forest and has no
In this delightful story, there lives a memory of her past. She can’t remember Camp for ages 12-18. Class is for beginning
princess who possesses gifts bestowed where she is from or how she got there. She through advanced students! For additional
upon her by the kingdom’s Seven Graces: can’t even remember her own name! As she information, please call ManeStage Theatre
beauty, wit and charm, grace and elegance, makes her way through the Misty Forest, she 253-447-7645. Camp fills very quickly.
song, dance and good math skills. Join meets several fairy tale characters – Hansel Registration deadline:
in the story and see how it all ends. and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, Goldilocks and First 50 registrations per camp
the Three Bears, Snow White and the Seven
Days: Monday – Friday, July 9 – 13 Dwarves, Cinderella and Rapunzel to name Days: Monday through Thursday
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 PM a few. Some are helpful and some dangerous, Dates: July 23 – August 11
Cost: $75 per session yet all have information that helps our fair
maiden recall her own story, eventually Times: 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Site: Bonney Lake High School revealing her true identity as a princess. Cost: $250, additional siblings $225
Commons each Includes T-shirt
Days: Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27
Session 2: Granny Awards Site: Sumner Performing Arts Center
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
It is the big night when, Granny, who “A” Camp performances:
has retired from show business, honors Cost: $125 August 11, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
those fairy tale characters who have Site: Lakeridge Middle School “B” Camp performances:
given memorable performances in the Commons August 10, 7:00 PM &
categories of Best Female and Male
August 11, 4:30 PM
Vocalist, Best Dramatic Scene, Best
Choreography, Best Rap and Best Villain.
Days: Monday – Friday, July 16 – 20
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 PM
Cost: $75 per session
Site: Bonney Lake High School
Commons
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Recreation Programs Youth Sports Camps
Gymnastics Classes Panther Youth Football Camp Spartan Junior Cheer &
Ages 1–12 Grades 2–8 Stunt Camp
Grades K–8
Coaches instruct gymnasts through various Join Bonney Lake High School Head
skills in a safe and fun manner. Gymnasts Football Coach, Jason Silbaugh, the Panther Join Spartan Cheer Coach, Cyndee Meek, and
will also learn strength, flexibility, coaching staff along with past Panther the Spartan Cheer Squad to learn cheerleading
balance, and positive self-image. Attire: Football Alumni in this great instructional basics! This fun camp includes routines,
flexible clothes free of zippers, buttons camp. Learn the fundamentals and jumps, chanting, stunting and tumbling.
and snaps. All classes: Min. 5 Max. 8 skills needed to play football and most A routine will be taught and performed
importantly, the “winning attitude” during the last day of camp (July 19th).
Tiny Stars: (Coed – Ages 1 to 3) Tiny required to become the best individual Boys and girls are welcome! Includes T-shirt.
Stars is a parent participation class and team player possible. The goal is to
designed to introduce coordination, provide a fun and exciting week of football! Attire: Tennis shoes, shorts or athletic
physical development and socialization. Campers should dress for the weather, pants and hair tied back in a pony tail.
wear tennis shoes or turf shoes and bring Please bring a daily snack and water.
Mini Stars: (Coed – Age 4) Gymnasts
are introduced to the basic concepts of a water bottle. Includes camp T-shirt.
Dates: July 16 – 19
gymnastics, balance and strength, in Dates: June 25, 27 & 28 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
a fun filled challenging environment.
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Cost: $65 Includes T-Shirt
Mighty Stars: (Coed – Ages 5 & 6) Gymnasts Cost: $75 first camper,
are challenged with more advanced Site: Sumner Middle School Gym
$50 additional siblings
concepts in a fun and positive environment.
Site: Bonney Lake High School Spartan Soccer Camp
Girls Beginner: (Ages 7 to 12) In our Panther Stadium for Boys & Girls
introductory school aged program, gymnasts Ages 5–12
learn the basics on all four apparatus
in a positive and safe environment. This camp is run by Sumner High School
Gymnasts learn Level I routines. Head Girls Soccer Coach, Robi Turley,
her assistant coaches and current Sumner
Please select Session when registering. High School soccer players. Coach Turley
just finished her 13th year as Head Coach
Days: Saturdays
for the Sumner Spartans and has been All-
Dates: Session 1: June 16, 23, 30, July 7 Spartans Youth Football Camp Area Coach of the Year. The Lady Sparts
Grades K–6 have won SPSL championships and State
Session 2: July 14, 21, 28,
August 4 Championships with Coach Turley. The
Boys and girls entering grades K through
camp goal is to help each player improve
Session 3: August 11, 18, 25, 6th can join Sumner High School Head
their soccer abilities through individual and
September 1 Football Coach Keith Ross, his staff and
group instruction while having fun! Players
current Spartan football players to learn
Times: Tiny Stars: 9:00 – 9:40 AM are grouped by age and ability. Please wear
proper techniques and valuable leadership
Mini Stars: 9:00 – 9:45 AM cleats or running shoes, dress for the weather
skills. Positive, enthusiastic instruction
Mighty Stars & Girls Beginner: and bring a snack and water. T-shirt included!
provided for all levels of athletes. For campers
9:00 – 10:00 AM
with more experience, coaches will work on Dates: July 23 – 26
Cost: Tiny & Mini Stars: more advanced training on both offense and
$45 per 4-week session Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
defense. Includes camp T-shirt and football.
Mighty Stars & Girls Beginner: Cost: $75
Dates: July 16 – 19
$60 per 4-week session
Site: Sumner High School
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Site: Auburn Gymnastics – Sumner Sunset Stadium
Cost: $70
Site: Sumner High School
Sunset Stadium
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Recreation Programs
8th Annual Lacrosse Camp Panther Volleyball Camp 4th Annual — “Grapple on the
Ages 5–12 Girls in Grades 5–8 Green” Tournament
Grades 9–12
Join Camp Director/Instructor, Maddie Join Bonney Lake High School Varsity
Lancaster, and learn to play the fastest Volleyball Coach, Danielle Stroud, her Come wrestle under the lights. Open to
growing sport in the country! In this five- assistant coaches and players from the all levels currently in grades 9 through
day camp, players will learn and improve BLHS Volleyball team for a great volleyball 12. Weigh-ins are Thursday, June 22
on the fundamentals of Lacrosse, such as experience. The youngest players will receive from 4:00 to 5:00 PM or Friday, June
how to cradle, scoop, pass, catch and shoot. personalized instruction in the fundamental 22 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the Sumner
Kids will be divided into groups based on skills of passing, setting and serving. More High School Locker Room. Don’t
age and skill level. Bring a water bottle and advanced players will build on these skills, in miss this night of fun! Bring a water
wear weather appropriate clothing. Lacrosse addition to an introduction to higher levels of bottle, wear shorts and wrestling shoes.
sticks, balls and a full set of equipment
offensive and defensive systems. The primary
will be provided for use during class for Date: Friday, June 22
goal of the camp is to have fun while receiving
$10 (paid directly to Coach Lancaster).
expert instruction that will help all players Time: Tournament begins at 6:00 PM
Dates: Camp 1: July 23 – 27 advance to the next level of competition.
Cost: $25
Camp 2: August 6 – 10
Days: Wednesdays Site: Sumner High School
Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dates: May 30, June 6, and 13 Sunset Stadium
Cost: $75 per camp (T-shirt included)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM **Must pre-register on www.trackwrestling.com
Site: Bill Heath Sports Complex
Cost: $80 Includes T-shirt
(Formerly Daffodil Valley
Sports Complex) Site: Bonney Lake High School Gym
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Recreation Programs Youth Sports Camps
Sumner Spartan Basketball Camp BLHS Panther Boys & Girls Raise A Racquet Tennis Camp!
Grades K–8th Basketball Camp Boys & Girls Ages 5–18
Grades K–8
Join Sumner High School Head Boys Tennis anyone? Here is a great opportunity
Basketball Coach, Jake Jackson, Sumner Bonney Lake High School Boys Head Coach, to learn the basics of tennis. Turn out
High School girls Head Coach, Jordan Sam Oliver, will be conducting the camp this summer with former Sumner High
Moog, assistant coaches, and your favorite along with coaches and current BLHS high School Varsity Boys Coach Chris Heacox.
Sumner High School players from the boys school players of the boys and girls basketball Coach Heacox has been honored as Coach
and girls teams for this terrific basketball teams. Both the Boys and Girls Varsity teams of the Year and has won multiple league
camp! Our camp objective is to have are coming off consecutive playoff seasons! championships. Previously Chris was a
fun and spread passion for the sport of Coach Oliver and his staff are committed private instructor at the Sprinker Tennis
basketball by teaching basic fundamentals to teaching players the fundamentals of the Center and has extensive experience working
of defense and offense. Primary shooting game while making it a fun experience. with players of all ages and levels. Camp is
mechanics, passing techniques, ball- Campers will learn and develop skills, for players of all levels. Please bring a tennis
handling, rebounding and our 10 make new friends and deepen their love of racquet and water bottle. T-shirt included.
Defensive Commandments will be taught. basketball. It’s a great day to be a Panther!
Dates: Lessons – July 16, 18, 23, 25
Camp is an exciting week of contests, Bring non-marking gym shoes, snack and Match play day – July 20
competition and skill instruction. a water bottle. Includes camp T-shirt and Tournament – July 26
Campers will get to experience playing a basketball.
Times: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Ages 7-11)
in both the main high school gym and
Dates: June 25 – 27 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Ages 12-14)
auxillary gym – just like the current
Sumner players! Players will learn Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Ages 15-18)
special basketball skills, as well as the Cost: $65 Cost: $65 (Ages 7-11)
Sumner High Eight Essentials: patience,
Site: Bonney Lake High School Gym $80 (Ages 12-18)
kindness, humility, respect, selflessness,
forgiveness, honesty and commitment. $15 discount for additional child
7th Annual Spartan Skills &
in same household
Campers will be grouped by age and ability. Drills Wrestling Camp
Please join us for four days of absolute fun! Grades 1–6 Site: Sumner High School
Tennis Courts
Camp includes a basketball and T-shirt. Off season is the best time to refine your
wrestling skills! Wrestlers entering grades Sumner Tennis Academy
Please bring water and snack daily to camp. 1-6 can join Sumner High School Head Ages 5–11
Please, Do NOT bring your own Wrestling Coach, Matt Harshman, and
Tennis anyone? Join Chris Heacox, former
basketball to camp. his staff to learn new techniques and
Sumner High School Varsity Tennis Coach,
perfect old ones, gain knowledge and skills
and learn the fundamentals of tennis or
Dates: July 9 – 12 of the basic fundamentals of high school
just improve your skills. Chris has extensive
Times: BOYS: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM wrestling. Camp is for all levels; beginners
experience working with players of all ages
will be introduced to the sport and advanced
GIRLS: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM and levels. Lessons are for players of all
wrestlers will have the opportunity for more
levels. Please bring a tennis racquet and
Cost: $75 mat time. Athletes will also be introduced to
water bottle to class. T-shirt included.
strength training and conditioning. Attire:
Site: Lakeridge Middle School Gym Please select session when registering.
shorts, T-shirt and wrestling shoes, if possible.
Dates: August 6 – 10
Register by June 11 for guaranteed T-shirt.
Times: Session 1 – 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Dates: June 18 – 21
Session 2 – 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Cost: $50 per session
Cost: $50 Includes T-shirt and Grapple
on the Green Tournament Site: Sumner High School
Tennis Courts
Site: Sumner High School Gym B
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Recreation Programs Youth Team Sports
Summer Select Basketball for Pee Wee Baseball YOUTH SPORTS
Boys & Girls (modified T-ball/Coach Pitch)
Grades 5–8 Ages 3–6
OFFICIALS NEEDED!
The Recreation Department is
Coaches form their own teams for this This fun program for boys and girls ages hiring Youth Sports Officials for our
competitive summer basketball league 3-6 is in its 16th year! Two divisions are upcoming basketball season. If you are
for students in grades 5-8 (2018-19 offered: ages 3/4 and ages 5/6. Boys and interested in joining our team, apply
school year). League is combined with girls are grouped together. Score is not online today at www.citybonneylake.
the Puyallup Recreation Department. kept and the emphasis of this program org/employment.
Eight league games are played weeknight is on fun. Players play a modified t-ball/
evenings starting the week of June 25. coach pitch format. Cleats and gloves not After completing your online
Teams must provide their own uniforms. provided. Practices are held on Saturdays, application, contact Recreation
6/16 & 6/23. Practice times are typically Coordinator Laura Zerr by email
Registration is by team only, no individual between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM and will at zerrl@ci.bonney-lake.wa.us to
registrations. be determined by coaches. Six games are schedule an appointment to discuss/
Registration deadline: May 30 played on Saturdays between 7/7 and 8/18. interview for this position. If you have
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 31 any questions, call the Recreation
Cost: $480 Sumner School District Cost: $45 per participant Department at 253-891-6500.
teams
Site: Bill Heath Sports Complex
$530 Out of district teams (Formerly Daffodil Valley Sports
Complex)
6th Annual Girls Fastpitch
Softball League 11th Annual Coach Pitch League A big THANK YOU! to all our
Grades 3–8 Grades 1 and 2 volunteers. You give your time to the
children of our community so that
This program is for girls currently in grades This is a coed program for players currently they may play and grow in a safe and
3 through 8 for the 2017-18 school year. in first and second grades (2017-18 school encouraging atmosphere. Way to go!
Grades 3-4 will be grouped as Minors year). Coaches pitch to their own players.
Teams are grouped by request and by
and grades 5-6 will be grouped as Majors
school as much as possible. Eight games
VOLUNTEERS MAKE
and grades 7-8 will be grouped as Juniors.
Teams are grouped by request and by will be played on local fields (within the A DIFFERENCE
school as much as possible. Games will Sumner School District) on week nights
with 5:00 PM or 6:45 PM start times. Please consider volunteering to coach
be played on local fields on week nights
Games begin in early July. Practices your child’s team. We are always looking
with 5:15 PM or 7:00 PM start times.
begin in late June with days and times for volunteer coaches to coach our pee
Practice schedule will be determined
determined by the coach. Cleats and gloves wee and youth sports. You can make a
by coach. Teams will play eight games
not provided. No metal cleats allowed. difference in the lives of the children in
between July 11 and August 31. Leagues
Interested in sponsoring a team? Sponsors your community as well as make some
may be combined with Auburn Parks
are needed at a cost of $150 per team. great memories for your child at the
& Recreation; depending on program
same time. Please contact the Recreation
numbers. Cleats and gloves not provided.
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 1 Department at 253-891-6500 for
Interested in sponsoring a team? Sponsors
further information or make a notation
are needed at a cost of $150 per team. Cost: $50 per participant on your registration form that you are
Registration deadline: June 1 interested in coaching your child’s team.
Cost: $50 per participant
10Recreation Programs Adult Sports & Activities
Adult Summer Rec Coed Soccer Prenatal Yoga BEFORE/AFTER
Six weeks of fun playing in the sun! Enjoy this gentle practice created to address SCHOOL ACTIVITES
Come enjoy a relaxed and fun, short the physical and emotional demands
summer season and stay in shape for of motherhood while experiencing
PROGRAM 2018/2019
the fall season. Games will be held stress reduction, rebuilding muscle tone Enroll your child(ren) in our activities
mid-week so all can enjoy the summer and relieving tension. Please register program for this fall! This program is
weekends. Games begin the first week at least one week prior to start of class. designed for children Grades K-5 (full
of July. Limited to the first 10 teams to time Kindergarten only) and serves
register. Players must be over 18 and out Days: Sundays
all elementary schools in the Sumner-
of high school. Team registration only. Dates: Session 1: June 17 – July 29 (No Bonney Lake School District. It is a
class on July 1) fun and safe environment for children
Registration Deadline for fees & roster:
Session 2: August 12 – before and/or after school that focuses
June 8
September 23 (No class on on arts & crafts, organized group
League Fee: $425 September 2) games, cooperative play, homework/
study time, and many other activities.
Friday Night Coed Beach Time: 7:00 – 8:15 PM
Afternoon snack provided. Hours
Volleyball 4 x 4 League Cost: $55 are 6:30 AM to school start &
Site: Henschell Chiropractic school dismissal to 6:30 PM.
This is an extension of our popular indoor
“Call Your Own” league. Teams will Registration opens May 24th.
consist of 2 men and 2 women (you may Download forms at:
have up to 12 players on your roster). www.citybonneylake.org/recreation.
Teams will play 12 matches (typically two
per night). Games will be to 21 with players THANK YOU &
switching sides every 7 points. Space is
limited to the first four teams to register.
SPONSORSHIPS
Registration deadline is Friday, June 22
Days: Weeknights, mid July through
mid September We would like to give a special thank
you to Land O’ Frost Youth Sports
Cost: $150 – 80% or more
for their generous sponsorship
Bonney Lake residents Mom & Baby Yoga of our youth sports leagues.
$175 – 20% or less
Bonney Lake residents In this yoga class for infants to crawlers, Please visit the Web site noted below,
you will bond with your baby, experience as each visit enables the City of
Site: Bill Heath Sports Complex – stress reduction and build muscle tone. Bonney Lake/Sumner School District
outdoor sand court (Formerly
Recreation Department to receive
Daffodil Valley Sports Complex) Days: Fridays sponsorship from Land O’Frost.
Dates: June 15 – July 27
(No class on July 6) Please visit the Land O’Frost Web site for
additional information on Land O’Frost
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Youth Sports and to download special
Cost: $55 savings opportunities and coupons.
Site: Henschell Chiropractic www.landofrost.com/youthsports
Choose Area: “Tacoma”
Choose League: “Sumner Parks and
Recreation”
12Utilities
Higher summer water rates are starting soon — Plan now to conserve
Did you know that a family of four uses 400 gallons of water Think to turn off the sink
every day in the United States, according to WaterSense. You
could take up to 10 baths with that much water—but who Just by turning off the tap while you brush your teeth in the
would want to do that? Fortunately, there are many things we morning and before bedtime, you can save up to 8 gallons of
can do to save. water. That adds up to more than 200 gallons a month, enough
to fill a huge fish tank that holds 6 small sharks! The same is
Bonney Lake water rates are set to encourage water conservation true when you wash dishes. Turn off the tap! Scrape your
and excessive water use can result in higher water bills, especially dirty dishes into the trash—then put them in the dishwasher.
during the summer months when summer rates go into effect.
For Bonney Lake water customers, the Water Availability Skip the Tub
Charge (base rate) will remain the same, but to encourage water
conservation the Water Consumption Rate increases once you Taking a shower uses much less
use over 10 CCF (7,480 gallons) per month. The following chart water than filling up a bathtub. A
outlines the summer Water Consumption Rates. shower only uses 10 to 25 gallons,
while a bath takes up to 70 gallons.
If you do take a bath, be sure to
Water Consumption Rates (BLMC Chapter 13.04.100) plug the drain right away and adjust
Water consumption is recorded by water meters in cubic the temperature as you fill the tub.
feet (7.48 gallons = 1 cubic foot). Water meters are read in To save even more water, keep your shower under five minutes
hundreds of cubic feet (CCF). long—try timing yourself with a clock next time you hop in.
Summer Inside City Outside City Fix That Leak
Limits Limits
Fixing a toilet leak is a great way
0 – 10 CCF per month $1.41 $2.04 to reduce household water use
11 – 20 CCF per month $3.05 $4.27 and boost water conservation.
21 – 30 CCF per month $4.27 $5.99 If your toilet has a leak, you
could be wasting about 200
31 or more CCF per month $5.49 $8.37
gallons of water every day. That
would be like flushing your
For customers inside the city limits, the June 30th and September toilet more than 50 times for no reason. You can check your
30th billing statements will reflect the summer rates. For toilet for a leak by placing a drop of food coloring in the toilet
customers outside of the city limits, the July 31st and October tank. If the color appears in your toilet bowl after 10 minutes,
31st billing statements will reflect the summer rates. you have a leak. Don’t forget to flush after this experiment.
Although the current City water supplies are sufficient to feed Who Needs a Hose?
the City all year, during times of extreme, prolonged hot or dry
periods the City has to purchase outside water, currently from Next time you wash your car
Tacoma Public Utilities. or bicycle, use a bucket and
sponge instead of a hose. Leaving
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a hose running can waste 6
WaterSense share the following simple tips on what you can do gallons of water per minute, but
to conserve water. using a bucket and sponge uses
only a few gallons. If you are
planning to visit a car wash, find out if it recycles its water.
Are you thirsty for more water-saving information and activities?
Visit www.epa.gov/watersense. For additional information
on the City’s utility billing and consumer education, visit
www.citybonneylake.org/utilities.
14Open house shared insight
into Bonney Lake’s water
system
On March 3, 2018, the City hosted a Water System
Open House to share an overview on what goes into
providing safe, clean water to the community. Thank
you to residents and staff for attending.
The presentations provided an overview of how Bonney
Lake’s water system works, what water rates pay for,
regulatory requirements, and the utility rate study
process and recommendations that were presented
to City Council in 2017. The presenters included
representatives from RH2 Engineering, Neptune
Technology Group, Washington State Department of
Health, and FCS Group.
The presentations are available to view on the City’s
website at www.citybonneylake.org/utilities under
Infographic reprinted with courtesy from the EPA WaterSense Program. Consumer Education.City News
Before you make a splash, check out these swimming safety tips from the
Bonney Lake Marine Service Unit
The Bonney Lake Marine Service Before setting out to swim, ensure everyone has a properly fitted
Unit works hard every year to life vest, evaluate the air temperature, water temperate and check
educate the community, and to to see if the water is moving. It is important to know your swim
keep a safe, fun environment partners swimming capabilities and to share your strengths/
on and around Lake Tapps. weaknesses with each other.
Working with various partners,
the Marine Service Unit hosts Watch each other for the sign of cold water incapacitation,
several boating education courses which is chattering teeth, blue lips, slurred speech, acting
and reaches approximately 7,000 disoriented and body shivers. If you notice the symptoms of cold
students during water safety water incapacitation, let the individual or someone else know and
assemblies every year. begin treating the symptoms as soon as possible. You can treat the
symptoms taking the following steps: wrap the victim in a dry towel
With our officers training and community education, we found a or blanket, sit the victim somewhere warm, and monitor them
noticeable decrease in drownings and boating fatalities on Lake until the shivering subsides. If the symptoms continue or become
Tapps. Historically, Lake Tapps has experienced a drowning more exaggerated, seek immediate medical assistance/call 911.
or boating fatality each year from 2001 to 2012. From 2013 to
2016, there were no fatalities. Unfortunately last year (2017), a Always be aware of your surroundings while swimming, waves
young man lost his life at Allan Yorke Park while swimming back may hide you from passing boats and may cause you to lose
to shore. track of land and/or your friend(s). If you are having difficulty
We encourage everyone to enjoy the beauty of what swimming, stay calm, roll onto to your back and float, yell for
Washington State has to offer. We ask that everyone take a help and wave your arms.
moment, and think before getting into any body of water. If you are on land, and cannot find your friend, be sure to shout
Lake Tapps, for example, is supplied by the White River, their name, look and point where you last saw them. Stay on point
which is a very cold glacier fed river. Although Lake Tapps until you have confirmed they are ok. In the instance they are in
may warm up a bit in the summer months, it is generally very distress, continue pointing where you last saw them, so assistance
cold (50–60 degrees) in the months of May, June and July. can be quickly rendered.
Here are some safety tips for a fun and safe Lastly, stay sober when on or in the water. Alcohol and other
water experience. drugs increase the effects of weather, temperature, and wave action.
Just as it is important for us to work with other agencies, it is All lakes look beautiful, especially in the summer. But taking a
equally important to swim with a friend. Having a friend with few minutes to think before you swim will keep you having fun
you, may save your life. and safe.
Borrow or purchase a discounted life jacket through East Pierce Fire & Rescue
To help prevent unintentional drownings and increase life jacket Life jackets can be checked out and returned at
use, East Pierce Fire & Rescue offer life jackets at a discounted the following locations:
price of $14 in sizes infant through adult. Stop by the Headquarters
Station anytime between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. The • East Pierce Fire & Rescue Headquarters
wearer must be present so the firefighters can provide a custom fit. 18421 Veterans Memorial Drive E, Bonney Lake
• Lake Tapps North Park (self-serve kiosk)
Need to borrow a life jacket? East Pierce Fire & Rescue offers free
life jackets for loan. The program provides a simple way for people • Allan Yorke Park (self-serve kiosk)
to borrow a properly-sized life jacket for the day or weekend at For more information, contact East Pierce Fire & Rescue
no-charge. Life jackets are available in infant through adult sizes. at 253-863-1800.
16City News
Summer safety tips for pets
furry friends are barefoot! Consider waiting for a cooler day or
walk before the temperatures soar. Take water for both of you.
Did you know that more pets go missing around the 4th of July
than any other time during the year? Area shelters are inundated
with lost animals as a result of the festivities. As you make plans
for your Independence Day celebration, consider a few simple
safety tips for your four-legged family members:
• If you plan on traveling with your pooch for the holiday,
remember to never leave them unattended in a vehicle.
Summertime means fun, sun, and hopefully lots of play outdoors • Try to avoid large crowds; keep your pet somewhere inside,
for you and your furry companion. With warm temperatures enclosed, safe from the noise. Try to have something familiar
comes potential dangers. Metro Animal Services shares the and soothing in the background, such as music or the television.
following summer tips for pet owners. • Keep fireworks in a safe place, out of reach, to avoid accidental
Vehicle interiors can overheat in only a few minutes when the sun ingestion.
is out. Please do not leave pets in cars, even for a few moments. • In extreme cases, you may consider taking Fido to the vet for
Risking your pet’s life, health or safety is not worth it. Violations a prescribed sedative.
could result in your pet being removed from the vehicle and a Make sure your pet has an identification tag with updated
citation issued as well. It’s best to leave pets home when running contact information and or consider getting them micro-chipped
errands. If you notice an animal left alone in a parked car on a (available at MAS shelter for $30).
sunny day, contact your local law enforcement agency (911) or
Metro Animal Services at 253-299-PETS. Bonney Lake requires pets to be leashed, unless you are
visiting one of the designated off leash dog parks, and licensed.
Remember on your walks with your pets during the “dog days” To purchase a pet license, visit City Hall or go online at
of summer, the sidewalk can be scorching hot in the sun and our https://metroanimalservices.org.
Kayak and paddle board rentals
return to Allan Yorke Park Are you prepared
Adventure around Lake Tapps by renting a kayak or paddle
board at Allan Yorke Park. Ruston Recreational Rentals
to leave your home in the
will return to Allan Yorke Park starting this spring with event of emergency or disaster?
kayaks and paddle boards for rent on a daily basis through
the end of summer for your enjoyment. All required safety Being prepared means having your own food, water
equipment and supplies will be included in the rental price. and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours.
Here’s a link to a series of blogs on how to assemble an
Rental information emergency go-kit. Let’s be prepared!
and hours of
operation are www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/cityblog/
available by calling ?s=be+prepared
Ruston Recreational
Rentals at
253 - 8 8 2 - 4169.
17City News
FAQ: What’s going next to Costco?
That’s a great question we’ve been getting recently. At the time this
publication was sent to the printer, Bonney Lake’s development
services department has not received any permit applications
to develop the site surrounding Costco. This nearly 28 acre
site called Mountain View Marketplace is owned by Visconsi
Companies Ltd. Costco, the anchor tenant, is scheduled to
open this May. Check the Costco website for the announcement
of the official opening date and to view job openings,
www.costco.com. You can view the Mountain View Marketplace
site plan and marketing flyer online at www.visconsi.com/
properties/new-developments/mountain-view-marketplace.php.
Weed abatement spraying Activities, lunch and more! Visit the
program starting soon Bonney Lake Senior Center
The City will begin its Nestled between Lake Tapps and Lake Debra Jane,
annual spraying program the Bonney Lake Senior Center provides a comfortable
during the month of May, and warm atmosphere for the seniors of Bonney Lake
weather permitting. Brush, and the surrounding area. There is no membership fee.
trees, and other vegetation
are chemically controlled Our center, located at
along City roads in the 19304 Bonney Lake
Right-of-Way (ROW). This Boulevard, is open
is accomplished following Monday through
strict application procedures Friday, 8 a.m. to 4
by trained and certified p.m. and offers a
Public Works crew members. variety of programs
for the active senior.
This program is required for several reasons: Enjoy playing games,
crafting, live music
• Avoid creation of vehicle and pedestrian traffic hazards and dancing, bingo, classes, day-trips, special events, and more.
from vegetation that is blocking traffic signs or encroaching
on roadways and sidewalks. We serve a home cooked meal Monday through Thursday
• Avoid the spreading of Tansy Ragwort and other noxious complete with salad bar and dessert for a suggested donation of
weeds. $5.00 for seniors 55 and over and $7.00 for non-seniors under 55.
Friday we offer a home cooked meal with a small green salad for
• Maintain the quality appearance of the City. a suggested donation of $4.00 for seniors 55 and over and $6.00
Occasionally, property owners with City ROW adjacent to for non-seniors under 55.
their property prefer to cut the grass and bushes themselves
as an alternative to the City spraying in front of their homes. Free van service is offered to and from the Senior Center on
To accommodate interested homeowners, an “Owner weekdays. Please call the day prior to your desired pick up.
Responsibility and Maintenance Agreement” may be signed by Messages are checked each day at 8 a.m., so please leave a message
the property owner and submitted at least a week in advance of if you call after hours.
spraying. The agreement form is available on the City’s website at For transportation to our center, day-trips, special events, classes,
www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us/forms.shtml#pw or in-person at the weekend functions, and services, please call us at 253-863-7658.
Public Works Center, 19306 Bonney Lake Blvd. For more information, visit www.citybonneylake.org/seniorcenter.
182018 Summer Registration Form
Mail In Walk In Scan/Fax In
Complete & Return To: Robert Miller Gymnasium: Scan form to: recreation@ci.bonney-lake.wa.us
Bonney Lake/Sumner School District Located behind Daffodil Valley You can call in your Visa/MC information after
Recreation Department Elementary School emailing your form.
PO Box 7380, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 Open 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Mon-Fri Phone 253-891-6500 Fax 253-891-6515
Parent or Guardian Full Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: _____________________________________________ City: _____________________ Zip: _____________
Home Phone: ( _____ ) ______________ Work Phone: (_____ )__________________ Cell Phone: ( _____ )_______________
E-mail (required): ________________________________________________________________________________________
Reside In: Sumner School District Boundaries Bonney Lake City Limits *Other (Add $5)
*Unincorporated Pierce Co. (Add $5)
* $5 must be added to each program fee for all participants who do not attend (or live within) Sumner School
District boundaries or within the City of Bonney Lake.
Participant Name Age Grade School M/F Time/Session # Activity Description Fee
$
$
$
If applicable, would you like to coach? Yes/No Coach/Friend Request: $
Please check appropriate t-shirt size: (if applicable) NOTE: T-shirts tend to run small TOTAL
Youth X-Small (2-4) Youth Small (6-8) Youth Medium (10-12) Youth Large (14-16) *Non-Resident Fee $
Adult Small (34-36) Adult Medium (38-40) Adult Large (42-44) Adult X-Large (46-48) Total Amount Enclosed $
Payment Options: Please select one from the following
Cash Check (Make Checks Payable to: City of Bonney Lake)
I assume all risks and hazards of the conduct of the program and release from responsibility any person providing transportation to and from activities. In case of injury,
I do hereby waive all claims of legal actions, financial or otherwise, against the City of Bonney Lake or the Sumner School District. In absence of signature, payment of
fee and/or participation in the program shall constitute acceptance of the conditions set forth in the release. I grant full permission to use any photographs, video tapes,
motion pictures, recordings, or any other records of this program for promotional purposes. The City of Bonney Lake and Sumner School District do not discriminate on the
basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity,
the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities.
Signature of Participant or Parent/Guardian if Participant is under 18 years of age____________________________________
Registration Information
• Pre-registration and payment of fees in advance is required for all programs. • Classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met. If class
Please put dates/times of all clinics, camps and classes on your calendar and is postponed, rescheduled, or cancelled, a full refund will be made. All other
attend as you will not receive a reminder notification. No refunds issued for refunds incur a $15 processing fee. Refund requests must be in writing to:
missed classes, camps or clinics. League registrations will receive phone recreation@ci.bonney-lake.wa.us.
notification from the coach regarding practice schedules.
• This class schedule is published for information purposes only. The Recreation
• Register by mail, e-mail or walk in your registration. No telephone registrations Department reserves the right to make any necessary changes in the content
accepted. and provision of the class descriptions or schedules without notice.
• Confirmations and/or receipts are not sent. • All program fees include applicable sales taxes.
• Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If the class is *To qualify for a Resident Fee, families & youth must attend Sumner School
full when we receive your registration form, we will call you. District schools, or live within Sumner School District boundaries or within the
City of Bonney Lake.
• Please make checks payable to the City of Bonney Lake. A $35 service fee is
incurred for all checks returned NSF (non-sufficient funds).
Your Recreation Staff:
Registration/information e-mail address:
Rich Hanson, Recreation Manager Holly Tedford, Recreation Coordinator
recreation@ci.bonney-lake-wa.us
Alex Latham, Recreation Coordinator Laura Zerr, Recreation CoordinatorCity of Bonney Lake Prsrt Std
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