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Classic rock cover band “The Great Pretenders” closed out Bonney Lake’s summer Tunes @ Tapps concert series Wednesday night. The Pierce County native group has played with a rotating group of musicians since New Year’s Eve 1970. Photo by Daniel Nash
Bonney Lake city employees raised nearly $1,800 for the Shop With A Cop program, presented in part to Chief Dana Powers Wednesday at the opening of Tunes @ Tapps. Team Bonney Lake — led by Administrative Specialists Carol Paul and Debbie McDonald, Judicial Specialist Helen Williams, and Tabitha McDonald — raised the money selling hot dogs and soft drinks at the city’s summer concert series, as well as popcorn at the Kid’s Club and Friday Night Flix.
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Stafford prepares for City budget online Sumner doctor’s 90th By Theresa De Lay Staff Writer
By Daniel Nash Staff Writer
A Sumner retirement community will hold an open house Sept. 27 to celebrate the 90th birthday of retired physician Dr. Patrick Duffy. Stafford Suites is seeking baby photos from anyone delivered by the doctor.
Duffy is believed to have delivered nearly 2,500 children during his 52 years of family practice in the city. Stafford is inviting the doctor’s friends and former patients to attend the celebration, which will take place from 2 to 4 p.m.
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The city of Sumner 2013 to 2014 budget is currently available for online viewing. Many questions about the prioritization of projects can be answered by reading the two year budget. The purpose of the budget is to ensure city money is allocated properly to meet program goals and objec-
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tives. Communications Director Carmen Palmer said the online budget was developed with the intent to provide clear information for curious citizens, but it is also in-depth enough to act as a guide for administrators and city council. “People frequently ask us why we do one project over
See budget, Page 4