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Bonney Lake facing big shortfall for 2013 By Brian Beckley Staff Writer
After several years of cutting it close but getting by, it appears the city of Bonney Lake is facing a major budget deficit for 2013. According to City Administrator Don Morrison, the city’s revenues are expected to come up nearly $900,000 short next year, primarily due to debt service, though the drop threatens even basic services. “The revenues we project for next year will not quite cover basic operations,” Morrison told the council during the Oct. 2 workshop. “It’s going to be a challenge.” “It’s a little bit lower than we thought,” agreed Mayor Neil Johnson. “We have to look at it and figure out a game plan.” Morrison said revenues are declining in two major ways: Sales tax revenues are “flat” compared to last year, sales tax on construction is still “way down” due to the recession. In addi-
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Our beautiful fall continues today, Wednesday, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-60s with overnight lows falling into thee mid-40s. The pattern repeats on Thursday, but clouds begin to roll over night and rain is expected all weekend.
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Robyn Martin and Laurie Christina cheer during the Come Walk With Me 5K breast cancer awareness fundraiser Saturday in Sumner. The event encourages women and men, such as Chris Britt, Josh Steinthal, and Charlie Britt, right, to dress in their finest pink to raise awareness and money for the Good Samaritan Foundation. Please see Page 3 for additional coverage or visit www.blscourierherald.com to see a slideshow. Photos by Dennis Box
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Emerald Hills students join Walk to School Day By Brian Beckley Staff Writer
With the sun shining high and warm, Wednesday morning was a beautiful time for walk. And walk they did, with dozens of students arriving at Emerald Hills and Liberty
Ridge Elementary Schools by foot, bike, with parents, with dogs and with siblings, all part of International Walk to School Day. “It was nice,” said Jameson Farmer, 6, of his 1.5-mile walk to Emerald Hills.
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Noah Hill, 9, Trevor Wise, 10 and Ethan Hill, 9, walk to Emerald Hills Elementary Oct. 3 . Photo by Brian Beckley
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