Program offers choice for welfare recipients
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis champions the Employment and Training Choices ET program. Cheryl Liberatore, a single mother, moved from welfare to full time work at Massachusetts General Hospital after completing a 16 week training, illustrating ETs aim to provide real wages, childcare, and transport support while reducing welfare costs. Since 1983 ET has helped over 18,000 welfare recipients gain employment, saving taxpayers millions, with 85 percent of placements remaining employed after 30 days.
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Michael S. Dukakis
Cheryl Liberatore
Massachusetts General Hospital
Cheryl
Massachusetts
E.T
Massachusetts Division of Employment Security
Department of Public Welfare
Cape Cod
Scrap 180th Street plan
Alderwood Manor residents oppose the 180th Street corridor proposing reduced rural habitats and greater commercialization. They urge Snohomish County Planning Commission and Council to drop the project, citing democracy and minority voices against an unelected Public Works stance. Additionally a personal note thanks Japanese hosts and praises cross cultural camaraderie.
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Alderwood Manor
Snohomish County
South County
Alderwood
180Th Street
Planning Commission
Public Works Department
T. R. Bardue
Officials hail visit by Japanese leaders
A reader expresses warmth over the front page showing smiles of visiting Japanese leaders, noting Washington as home and reflecting on the sense of peace and technology. The message highlights national pride and a hopeful tone amid travel and diplomatic ties.
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Washington
Teaching Rewards in Public Education Debate
The letter argues teaching is economically rewarding despite concerns about administrative staffing. It cites a local average teacher salary of 27 000 for nine months, 150 per day for in service days, principals at 45 000 for ten months, and admin roles from 35 000 to 55 000. A poll suggests one in three teachers would leave if they could find equivalently paid work. Despite negative public image, many in education find the field rewarding financially.
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Hal Zack
Seven
Hal Reasy
Jude Petrie
The
Enterprise
Board of Education
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Surpasses 48000 Packages
Local community thanks volunteers and shoppers for support in recent Girl Scout Cookie Sale. over 48,000 packages sold, enabling troop activities and a Jubilee trip for 2,500 girls from the Western region. Also notes taxpayer criticisms of school district budget, travel spending, and administration costs.
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Idaho
Marilyn Bream
Linda Otto Cedar
Sound Girl Scouts
Request Clarification on Reducing Administrators Pay
Letter to the Lynnwood Enterprise corrects misread claims that the author sought teacher pay cuts. The writer says only administrator salaries, from $40,000 to $60,000, should be reviewed to reduce tax burdens and protect teacher wages. The author supplied 14 district coordinator and manager salaries from the Edmonds School District budget and urges publication of those figures.
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Lynnwood Enterprise
Edmonds
Mountlake Terrace Library Renovation Sparks Debate
A reader critiques the proposed renovation cost as excessive, noting the library is tied to a school. The writer argues for a total library system and questions the plan to reposition the building’s entrance. They also point to unused city property and admire the library's small town charm.
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Mountlake Terrace
Terrace
Meadowdale Band fundraiser features listed ensemble performers
Meadowdale Band hosts a fundraiser with ensemble players Christopher Magnusson Robert Weight and Michelle Fisher joined by guest artists Nancy Dobbs Helen Maronek and Cami Winthers. Reservations and information can be obtained by calling 771 3558 or 259 2448.
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Christopher Magnusson
Robert Weight
Michelle Fisher
Nancy Dobbs
Helen Maronek
Cami Winthers
James Bush
Notice to readers on voluntary delivery donations for The Enterprise
The Enterprise is delivered free door to door by carriers who may request a voluntary donation of 1.15 dollars per month for service. If you do not wish to donate, delivery continues. If not receiving or having issues, call the Circulation Department at 775-7521.
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