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Newspaper
Edmonds Enterprise
Location
Edmonds, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1986
Page
4
Randall M. Dodd warns readers during the holiday season to avoid drinking and driving and to use designated drivers or non alcoholic options. He details penalties including jail time and fines, insurance impacts, and potential injuries or fatalities, urging responsible hosting and alternatives to drinking.
A critic warns aspiring writers about vanity presses and the vanity press industry. The piece explains how vanity publishing works, including unethical practices, costs, and the slim chance of real profit. It cautions hopeful authors to guard their wallets.
Nadine McCray of Lynnwood denounces a front page piece by Michael Homans titled Sale of knives at school bazaar raises parents ire. She defends Beverly and Lynndale schools, highlights transfers, enrollment growth, and community unity while criticizing coverage of local school successes.
Roxanne M. Morrison defends Lynndale Elementary against a front page critique by Michael Homans and Cathy Avery. She cites eight years as a parent and volunteer to argue events like the bazaar are well supervised and innocent and calls for fair reporting and better treatment of the school community.
A new resident laments two Christmas trees cut from their yard and wonders who took them. The letter expresses disappointment at the loss of holiday spirit and imagines the trees finding new lives as decorations in another home. The writer remains hopeful for better yuletide cheer.
Second grade pupils at Woodside Elementary list Christmas wishes including Cabbage Patch Kids a bluebird uniform and a pony among toys bikes games and sewing kits. First graders at Silver Lake Elementary write asking about reindeer and express good behavior with a mix of playful, misspelled requests.
Matt Dillon of the PUD Board of Commissioners commends Amory Lovins visit and the Enterprise coverage for its clear treatment of a complex topic. He believes Lovins ideas could reshape local energy and economic development policies.
A reader voices disappointment with Edmonds Tree Lighting noting a broken sound system and chaotic event. Performers were inaudible, Santa arrived late and quiet, and trolley bell and treats were missing. Call for better sound testing and nostalgia with Santa on the fire engine.
A Wade James Theatre season ticket holder criticizes advance reservations and late arrival rules after a large group, Western Washington, bought 75 percent of seats for an Annie performance. The writer, who prepaid in June, and friends were denied entry despite arriving by 7:45 p.m. and argues the policy harms loyal subscribers.
The Enterprise is delivered door to door free of charge. Carriers may request a voluntary monthly donation of 1.15 for delivery in a dry place. If undesired, carriers will still deliver. If you have delivery issues or want delivery, call the Circulation Department at 775-7521.
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