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Newspaper
Edmonds Enterprise
Location
Edmonds, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1986
Page
4
A skeptical piece argues non-profits share blame for fundraising abuses citing a personal fraud experience with a film coupon book scheme. It criticizes lazy or ignorant charity groups, notes aggressive missing children drives that turned exploitative, and urges donors and groups to question and verify fundraisers.
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce expresses sincere appreciation to residents merchants and the city for a successful Taste of Edmonds. Proceeds support chamber projects including Fourth of July fireworks and Christmas tree lighting, while attendees left the city with a positive impression and plans for a better event next year.
Residents along Olympic View Drive in Edmonds report multiple cat disappearances over recent months. Three nearby homes have lost pets, some with identification. Despite signs and standard search efforts, cats remain missing, with disappearances mainly at night and on weekends.
A longtime resident describes decades of involvement in music and art in South Snohomish County and Edmonds since 1955. He recalls enriching experiences with students and adults and notes various performance venues including an old post office and a senior center attic.
Studio crew prepares Richard Kiley for a bicycle riding shot on the set of A Year in the Life when Kiley and two riders toppled Monday, delaying location shooting in Edmonds for a day.
A Mountlake Terrace letter argues city hall’s mail complaint clearinghouse doubles as a drive to restore a full post office, funded by taxpayers, and critiques a shift to Lynnwood as costly. The writer urges support for Proposition I, the Centennial Center at Edmonds Community College, as a first class arts facility for South Snohomish County.
The piece argues Reagan violated his oath by pushing voluntary federal employee drug tests and claims broad civilian searches mirror colonial King George tactics. It notes armed departments conducted tests since 1983 and that 25 percent of major U S firms adopted similar programs, questioning public safety gains.
A reader argues the Kool aid stand embodies Americana and urges reforms to cut crime. He details probation failures, advocates costly fines, long prison terms for violent and child crimes, and mandatory public service to fund and protect community youth spaces.
Reader laments Edmonds edition coverage of two big events. The Taste of Edmonds drew thousands and boosted spending, but reports focused on photos and minor details while other event coverage received blow by blow descriptions. The commenter urges stronger city promotion year round.
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