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Newspaper
Edmonds Enterprise
Location
Edmonds, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1986
Page
4
A May 28 1986 Rise column lampoons official proclamations by imagining National Proclamation Month with absurdized titles and public reactions. It riffs on Better Sleep Month Spinal Examination Month and mocks political ritual while urging reader stance and letters to The Enterprise.
Opinion letter questions proposed Lake Ballinger feed ducks ban amid broader concerns about pollution. The writer condemns restrictors while highlighting chemical runoff into Puget Sound, urges safe water for children, and argues for protecting wildlife and nature. They warn against prioritizing golf over ecosystems and call for action before the ordinance passes.
A Northwest statewide appeal argues Initiative 487 would drain $33 million annually from state coffers, raise liquor outlets from 361 to about 1200, worsen enforcement problems, and harm schools and youth. The author links more stores to higher DWI rates, urging retention of the current liquor system to preserve quality of life.
During National Nursing Home Week, Edmonds Care Center released over 100 helium balloons, each carrying a resident's name and a hug card. A staff photo by James Bush captures residents and staff as the tribute unfolds and the sky fills with bright balloons.
City council debates a proposed ordinance aimed at the golf course matter with stiff penalties. supporters urge swift passage while opponents argue potential overreach and process delays.
The district outlines a 2.6 to 3 million shortfall for 1986 87 due to new state costs and inflation while revenues fall. Enrollment shifts, levy and bond constraints, and cost saving actions are detailed along with program gains in special education and technology.
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