So Where are We now with the Park Tax?

no park tax, summary of park tax problems, park tax, no tax

A Survivor's Journey

A breast cancer survivor shares her journey.

What is a Back Up Offer?

Liz Johnson, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, explains what a back up offer is for buyers and for sellers in this changing real estate market.

Board Members Sought for the Sumner Downtown Association

Sumner Downtown Association Seeks Replacements for Vacating Board Seats.

White River Wolverines Junior Football and Cheer

White River Wolverines Junior Football and Cheer Sponsorship Program

Where will the Current Budget go if the MPD Tax Passes?

Where will the current budget money go if the MPD tax passes?

Vote YES for the Bonney Lake Metropolitan Park District (MPD) on April 23, 2013 - Part 9

Ballots our in the mail - Vote YES for the Metropolitan Park District. Thanks

Lots of springing going on.

interest in the arts East Pierce County area

Play Ball!

Seattle Mariners 2013 season opens in Oakland.

Vote YES for the Bonney Lake Metropolitan Park District (MPD) on April 23, 2013 - Part 8

It was encouraging to hear all of the positive comments from people at the Easter egg hunt in regards to voting YES for an MPD. Thanks!.

"But the Sign Said..."

The park tax signs suggest something that isn't true. The city hasn't been legally committed to building trails of a community center.

Cancer Through The Eyes Of A Daughter

Cancer survivors, caregivers, family, friends and loved-ones share their stories about why they Relay.

The park tax. Let’s take a popular project and see what the costs are.

A look at one project and how the park tax can't pay for it.

Vote YES for the Bonney Lake Metropolitan Park District (MPD) on April 23, 2013 - Part 7b

Response to factoids and misstatements!

Vote YES for the Bonney Lake Metropolitan Park District (MPD) on April 23, 2013 - Part 7a

Responses to opposition factoids and misstatements!

Rhubarb Days vs. the Sumner Art Festival

Rhubarb Days and the Art Festival (2012 Sumner Art and Rhubarb Pie Festival)...We're just so confused!

My Sports Vacation Part 3

Last stops on our vacation Mariner's Spring Training and then L.A. Kings Hockey game.

Register NOW for White River Wolverines Football and Cheer

Join the White River Wolverines Football and Cheer Program.

Metro Parks District: raising your taxes again, and again, and again, and again, and again, ...

The MPD creates a tax that will not go away—it’s forever. Less than 45% of this tax- increase builds parks. Families continue to struggle financially.

"Plan, plan, everywhere a plan" and the Park Tax

Comments on the Bonney Lake park element of the city master plan; the 38 million dollar cost and 15 years to complete

My Sports Vacation Part 2

NASCAR Cup race and Zags win their conference title.

My Sports Vacation Part 1

In Las Vegas for NASCAR and Zags basketball.

Vote YES for the Bonney Lake Metropolitan Park District (MPD) on April 23, 2013 - Part 6

Why I will vote YES for the Metropolitan Park District on April 23, 2013.

Not Your Typical Semi-Pro Team

The South King County Colts are not your typical Semi-Pro football team. In it’s 5th year the Colts football program has landed former local collegiate athletes

Why Don't the Numbers Add Up?

While the park tax is claimed to be only "44 cents," it can quickly be raised to 75 cents. What's your house worth?

My Life On The Run - By Beverly R

My Life On The Run - By Beverly R

What this is about questions that are raised?

This is a blog against the park tax. It will explore how much the tax will cost, where the money will go, what has happened in other communities

Vote YES for the Bonney Lake Metropolitan Park District (MPD) on April 23, 2013 - Part 5

Bonney Lake needs trails and fields - vote Yes for the Metropolitan Park District on April 23, 2013

SDA Seeks Sponsors for Sumner Events

Sumner Downtown Association Seeks Major Sponsors for Summer Events

All You Can Eat Crab and Oyster Stew Feed March 22

Invitation to the Puyallup Rotary All You Can Eat Crab and Oyster Stew Feed

This Gal Can Run ..... and Push A Stroller Too!

This Gal Can Run .... and Push A Stroller Too!

NO BO or GO! Say's Beth

Fleet Feet Bonney Lake and Tacoma NoBoundaries 5k Training starts February 25! It's not too late to sign up!

HOKA One One's Coming Soon!

What's all the hype about HOKA? Fleet Feet Bonney Lake and Tacoma have the answer....

Vote YES for the Bonney Lake Metropolitan Park District (MPD) on April 23, 2013 - Part 4

Parks have become the backyard that was readily available 100 years ago. Vote YES for the MPD on April 23, 2013.

Founder's Day Sale + Coupon at Ben Franklin Crafts!

Founder's Day Sale + 40% off Coupon at Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Shop!

Get Ready to Party!

On Saturday, February 23rd, from 10am - 5pm, Ben Franklin Crafts will be hosting a Party, Wedding, and Event Expo.

Vote YES for the Bonney Lake Metropolitan Park District (MPD) on April 23, 2013 - Part 3

Bonney Lake is deficient in parks.

Up Date: Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act.

Contact your representatives and let them know that we want our Military Working Dogs to be reclassified to Canine Members of the Armed Forces and we won’t accept anything less.

Call to Artists - Rhubarb Days 2013

Rhubarb Days seeks Handcrafters to Fill 30 Booth Spaces.

Call to Artists - Sumner Fine Arts Festival 2013

Call to Artists interested in being a part of the Sumner Fine Arts Festival. Getting back to grass roots for 2013.