Calling All Vendors & Crafters!!! (Updated Application)

Dear Vendor,

You may be wondering why the vendor application for Rainier.  I sent out applications in May or so but since then, for various reasons we have turned over sponsorship to the City of Rainier, which this application reflects.  If you have already sent in your application - would you mind filling this one out and bringing it when you come?  If you haven't yet filled it out we still have plenty of room to get you in.  Things will still be handled pretty much the same.  I will still be in the trailer to oversee so you are looking at the same setting and still the fourth weekend at the Round Up.  Hope to see you there.

Thank you,
Karen Creamer
jkcream@fairpoint.net
253-370-4410

Rainier Roundup Days Vendor Applications Being Accepted

Dear Vendor,

Rainier Roundup is just around the corner from August 26th to 28th  with the main parade day being on the 27th.  We will again have vendors  row.  Setup on the evening of the 25th or morning of the 26th.  

 Application attached.  (Below)

I have attempted to set a fill in application that you can fill in, print off, sign, add check drop in the mail.

City permit is only if you don't have a business permit with the city of Rainier.  You will need a temporary business permit with the city but just add it to the vendor permit and we take care of it for you.

Hope this application works.  For now it is only in Microsoft word.  Hope to have it in Adobe in the next couple of days.  Let me know if you have  trouble with it.

Thank You,
Karen Creamer
352-370-4410
Rainier Historical Society
P O Box 1024
Rainier WA 98576

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Welcome To Rainier Signs

We were driving to the Rainier Senior Center to have lunch, when we caught the city doing something good today!!!!  The Public Works crew had put the "WELCOME TO RAINIER" signs back and were painting the sign holders!!!  The signs and sign holders look beautiful!!!!  Linda

The “Welcome to Rainier” signs were taken down this Spring because of excess weathering. The general consensus was that they were way beyond being salvaged and could not be put back up.

 

Driving into town this morning, I noticed Ron and his public works crew were putting the signs back up. The city did it, the mayor, council, public works and city hall staff all managed somehow to bring those signs back to life and they look great. A job very well done. Make sure you thank them all when traveling through town.

 

George

Thank you CITY of RAINIER!!!!

Coffee with a Cop Tonight Jan 21, 2014

Do you want to talk about crime prevention in your neighborhood??  

Your Sheriff's Office works for YOU!  They want to get to know you.  Come visit with Sheriff John Snaza over a cup of java at Sonja's tonight!  

Bring your questions and concerns to discuss with John.

Rainier City Council Meeting October 22, 2013

George & I attended tonight's City Council Meeting at the Rainier City Hall. 

There will be a Christmas Tree Lighting at the Olympia State Capital at 6:00 PM on Dec. 6.

The Rainier Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 7th at 6 PM.

• The Soccer Field has been moved to the end of the year & they will be addressing the concerns to the top at Thurston County.
• The office staff went to training on their software in Wenachee, WA.  They benefited greatly from the training.  The staff was glad that training and health benefits will be kept in next years budget.  
• There will be a survey for parks that will be taken around to the area businesses and citizens.  
• There is an opening for a City Council Member.  You can find out more about this position on the City of Rainier website:  http://cityofrainierwa.org/
• There will be a public hearing at 6:30 PM prior to the December 10th City Council meeting.
• Senior civil engineering students from St. Martin's College will be helping the City of Rainier with a street & park project.  They will be doing feasibility studies, design and all the things that are required to bring the projects into fruition.  This will help the City of Rainier as well as help the students meet their graduation requirements - of working on a civil engineering project.  The council members and mayor - as well as the Ron, from Public Works and Fred, the City Planner - are very excited about working with these students.
• Council Member Winslow went on a police ride-along.  The first three hours were boring.  Nothing happened.  Just as she was getting ready to leave, the Sheriff received a call.  He asked her if she wanted to stay and go with him.  She said, "Yes."  They went to that call with sirens blaring.  That's when things got exciting.  She said the ride-along was a good experience.  It was boring & exciting,  fascinating & scary.  She'd like to do it again.

Zoning revisions that will be altered:

1. There are three areas where the housing developments were built less that 40 years ago.  These existing areas do not need any zoning changes, so they will remain the same.  (These are the newer developments.)
2. Tipsoo Loop area - will be rezoned for 6 - 8 units per acre - providing there is a common ground area and the housing is centralized.  (Making it easier for sewers.)
3. The downtown area will go from 6 - 8 units to 8 - 28 units per acre.

These zoning changes will only take effect AFTER sewers are put in.  There will be conditional use in agreement for things like fire stations on major roads into town like Hubbard.

The planning commission website has had 90 hits.  Check it out through the City of Rainier website at:  http://cityofrainierwa.org/.  The zoning changes are for information only & will be voted on by the city council at the next regular meeting.  (Second Tuesday of November.)

Questions?  Contact City Planner - Fred Evander

There was a brief discussion on marijuana.  Apparently the State Liquor Board will be in charge of both medical and recreational marijuana.  No one has applied to sell it in Rainier.  One person came in, but did not have a UBI  (Unified Business Identification #).  They did not return with a UBI.  

Other items were discussed & voted on & the meeting was adjourned.  All in all - I'm glad we attended the meeting at the City Hall.  The meetings are productive and handled in a professional and respectful manner.  I was amazed at how much was done in just over an hour. I recommend attending.  

NEW: RAINIER PRIDE BLOG

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Welcome to RAINIER PRIDE Blog

The Rainier Pride Blog is for the citizens of Rainier, WA and the surrounding area. You can find the Rainier Pride Blog at:  http://rainierpride.blogspot.com/. We will post information on social activities, local businesses and civic organizations.  

If you want an article or information posted about your group, please email:  
George & Linda Johnson @ rainierlionsclub@gmail.com.

The upcoming Rainier Lions Club activity is a fundraiser for Fuji Apples.  They're selling 40# boxes of top quality Fuji Apples for $30.00.  The apples will be delivered the second or third Saturday in October.