Education funding debate shifts control to local districts
In a discussion on graduation requirements and funding, legislators consider letting districts charge fees for night courses and diversify funding beyond state support. Proposals include two graduation certificates, local decision making, and potential constitutional changes to grant more school autonomy while preserving teachers' bargaining rights.
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Mike McManus
Edmonds
Shoreline
Nancy Rust
Seattle
Long
R-Bothell
Bill Kiskaddon
Mountlake Terrace
Kiskaddon
Terrace
Vandalized Road Signs Bring Halloween Night Danger
Snohomish County reports about 400 sign vandalism incidents monthly with low arrest rates. Stan and Jewel Babcock narrowly escaped serious injury when a knocked down stop sign crashed into their car on Halloween. Public Works urges residents to report fallen signs and license plates to aid sheriff investigations and prevent further incidents.
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Stan
Jewel Babcock
Babcock
Snohomish County
Scott Stensen
Stensen
Snohomish
Local Staff and Advertising Team Credits
The listing names Jack E Underwood Rex Allison Jr Lyle Olmsted as news staff with Greg Farrar Andra Marhefka and advertising staff Rose Brown LaNelle Spahr Mary Ellen Trainor. Publisher Manager and Managing Editor roles noted with circulation manager Joe Sullivan.
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Jack E. Underwood AlHal
Rex Allison Jr
Lyle Olmsted
Greg Farrar
Andra Marhefka
Rose Brown
LaNelle Spahr
Mary Ellen Trainor
Purposeful homework urged by Edmonds school board
The Edmonds School Board reviewed recommendations from national studies to boost learning. Topics included using tests to verify achievement, standardized testing by subject, reducing busy work, and promoting purposeful homework with parent workshops. The group favored career ladders, better graduation standards, and private sector leadership to strengthen education.
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Edmonds
National Commission On Excellence In Education
The
Education Commission of the States
Hal Reasley
Jerry Janacek
Shirley Betham
Beasley
Bob Ledford
Zoning hearings planned for Lynnwood annexation
Two zoning hearings will address the proposed 90 acre annexation north of Lynnwood between Spruce Way and 44th Ave. W. The first is set for next Monday at the city council meeting with a second on January 23. Prospective annexation requires 75 percent of property valuation signatures and acceptance of Lynnwood's debt bond and lower tax valuation.
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Lynnwood
Spruce Way
44Th Ave
164Th Ave
Mike Partridge
Partridge
Notice to readers about voluntary carrier payments
The Enterprise is delivered by carriers who may request voluntary payments of 1.15 per month for service. The paper is free and carriers may be paid or not. If undelivered or issues arise, call the Circulation Department at 715 7521.
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Howard Holbrook
Edmonds
Moon
D-Snohomish
Donn Charnely
Dseattle
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Houge
Fifth and Bell
Diana Covey
Greg Farrar
Let's Go to the Races Potluck Party Idea
Holiday guide suggests a Let's Go to the Races Potluck watched on KIRO TV Saturdays at 7 30 p.m. Guests can win up to 2000 weekly by picking up game cards at Associated Grocers stores. Cards relate to five races and include The Daily Double.
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Kiro TV
Associated Grocers
Fanny
Washington
Oregon
Alaska
Hawaii
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Rosalynn Sumners
South County
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King County
Ed Heckard
Steve Ahlin
Stan Woody
Barbara Blackmon
Marlene Weimer
Phyllis Madsen
Helen Preston
Mary Wike
Linda Aas
Courier
Joe Sullivan
Washington State School Directors’ Association
Janacek
Pian
Grocers
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