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The Seattle Seahawks faced off against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, coming out with a 23-15 win. Sumnerites gathered the night before at Midtown Station in Sumner to cheer the team on with the 12th man spirit the region is known for. The 12th man tailgate rally was sponsored by the Sumner Downtown Association (SDA) and Midtown Station. The fan activities included a hotdog sale and raffle, with proceeds donated directly to the Sumner Food Bank. Every Hawks’ fan that walked in the door received a free drink, courtesy of Sunset Chevrolet. “We’re all 12th men showing our support for the Seahawks and supporting our community at the same time,” Midtown Station owner Kristi Kildare said. Sumner’s official 12th man tailgate rally will be held at a different local business this week. Fans that missed out on the
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fun, and those who are ready for round two, can join SDA from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Urban Timber Coffee, 6621 166th Ave. E. Proceeds from the raff le will benefit the SDA. Executive Director Laurie Miller said the association received a drop in funds this year and in order to provide the community services, it will need to raise some money. One of the big ticket items this week includes an autographed Richard Sherman jersey, donated by Sunset
Midtown Station hosts a 12th man tailgate rally Friday night. Above, Jim Bergen and Brian Bussard enjoy the fun. At right, Kym Schodron holds her raffle prize. Photos by Theresa De Lay
Chevrolet. Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers will be a big one. The division rivals have faced off twice this season, with a
win and loss on each side. Sumner fans will gather once again with their craziest Seahawks gear and get the party started early at Urban Timber Coffee.
Understanding the role of a police officer Annual citizen’s academy offers hands on opportunities By Theresa De Lay Staff Writer
Those who live or work within the city of Bonney
Lake have a unique opportunity to delve inside the local police department and criminal justice system. The Bonney Lake Police Department’s 20th annual Citizen’s Academy will begin March 18 at the Public Safety Building,
18421 Veterans Memorial should plan on attending Drive. Registration twice weekly, from is open now. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bonney The seven week Tuesdays and Lake Police Thursdays, plus course is intended to provide an Department one Saturday. understanding The curricuof police services lum includes demto the general pubonstrations by Metro lic. Those participating SWAT and K-9 units.
The region is suffering from a widespread flu season, according to the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department, and it still hasn’t peaked. Dozens across the state have been hospit a l i z e d , includ ing Health and close to 30 Wellness in Pierce Count y. Eight suspected f lu-related deaths have been reported statewide. In order to protect residents from illness and the possibility of severe complications, the department is sponsoring free vaccines for children and low cost ones for adults. “People are coming down with Inf luenza A 2009H1N1, the virus that caused the inf luenza pandemic of 2009,” said Nigel Turner, Communicable Disease Control Division director
See flu, Page 16 Classes will cover criminal law, patrol procedures, driving under the inf luence enforcement, violence, narcotics and more. An emphasis on student participation will provide hands-on learning with mock scenes, firearms simulators and emergency vehicle operations. Notebooks will be pro-
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