Mayor Cooper’s Inaugural Address
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Mike Cooper was sworn in as Mayor of Edmonds on Friday, July 23 at 4 p.m. in the council chambers room. His remarks to the citizens of Edmonds are printed here. – Ed.
Paul Akers – a different way of thinking
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Paul Akers is in a tough race for the Senate seat held by Patty Murray. It’s a four-way primary battle between Democrat Murray and Republicans Dino Rossi, Clint Didier and Akers. The Bellingham resident recently drove down to Edmonds to tell The Beacon just why he thinks Edmonds voters ought to consider his candidacy.
Wilson moves to fill Cooper’s seat
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
DJ Wilson, Edmonds City Council member, has announced he will seek appointment to the Snohomish County Council District 3 to fill the remainder of Mike Cooper’s term. Cooper resigned the post last Friday to become mayor of Edmonds.
After 82-year delay woman’s flight takes off
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
In 1928, as seven-year-old Alice Eakle Marks sat inside the tiny wood-paneled passenger compartment of a Boeing 40 bi-plane, she dreamed of actually flying in one. Alice sat in many open-cockpit biplanes as she grew up along the Transcontinental Air Mail route near Waterman, IL, 40 miles west of Chicago, where her parents managed an emergency airfield for airmail pilots.
The Preservationist
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
The Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission presents historical information on The Schumacher Building: One of the most familiar buildings on Main Street is known simply as Chanterelle’s.
Volunteers get free tickets
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Do you volunteer? If so, there’s a free ticket to the Everett AquaSox game on August 9 waiting for you. United Way of Snohomish County, Cascade Bank and the Everett AquaSox are saying “thanks” to all community volunteers with free tickets to the baseball game on August 9 against the Boise Hawks.
Service-learning program
gives students ways to connect
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Getting students involved in their community increases their commitment to their education too. Edmonds Community College’s Retention Project aims to decrease dropout rates and increase participation in college by providing students with more hands-on opportunities to see how they can make a difference.
Puget Sound Bird Fest slated
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Plan on being in Edmonds Sept.10-12 for the sixth annual Puget Sound Bird Fest. The 3-day event includes speakers, guided walks, land and water-based field trips, exhibits and educational activities for children and adults, and a tour of certified backyard wildlife habitats.
Letters to the Editor for 7-29-10
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Stevens + Swedish: More care closer to home
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Health care in our community is poised to soon take a major step forward. The Stevens Hospital Board of Commissioners in February unanimously approved an agreement for Swedish Medical Center to lease and assume management of Stevens.
Human Services Endowment Fund in honor of Bob Drewel Awards Grants
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
The Human Services Endowment Fund in honor of Bob Drewel, held at the Greater Everett Community Foundation, recently awarded grants totaling $30,000 to 13 nonprofit organizations supporting human services organizations and programs in Snohomish County.
Local SPU students graduate
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
The following local students from your area have graduated from Seattle Pacific University. Seattle Pacific University is a premier Christian university that equips people to engage the culture and change the world.
Late Bloomers
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Ahh… this is the time of the year to be out enjoying the garden. All those early spring and summer hours of weeding have paid off, the planting beds are a riot of color, and the gardener wants to prolong the enjoyment of this color. Here are a few suggestions of plants that continue to bloom throughout those late summer days and even into early fall.
Make a splash at the YMCA
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Summer swim lessons taught by highly trained, certified instructors at the Dale Turner Family YMCA are a fun and effective way to strengthen your swimming skills or begin learning how to swim.
Snohomish County commits to enhancing farms and fish
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
The Snohomish County Council today launched a new initiative to enhance agricultural land and restore habitat for threatened salmon.
PAWS visits Louis Braille School children
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
The Lynnwood, WA-based animal organization "http://www.paws.org/"PAWS has joined up with the "http://louisbrailleschool.org/"Louis Braille School for sight-impaired children for the first time to teach campers an appreciation and understanding of cats, dogs and wildlife during the school’s annual summer camp this month.
Fire Sirens for week of July 29
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
COLLISION. At 3:57 a.m., a semi-truck rolled and came to rest on its side on the ramp from southbound Highway 99 to southbound SR 525 north of Lynnwood. Firefighters had to cut apart the truck cab to free the driver from the wreckage. The driver was transported by medics to Harborview Medical Center.
Edmonds Vision Center celebrates 10 years in the Community
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
This summer marks the ten-year anniversary of Edmonds Vision Center in downtown Edmonds. Current owners and husband and wife team, Dr. Art Wong and Dr. Kathy Solum, have brought new style and technology to their clients as well as community programs focused on better eye health for young and old.
Fun and festive competition features local chefs
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Forget “Iron Chef,” “Hell’s Kitchen” or “Top Chef.” The most exciting cooking competition in town will take place during A Taste of Edmonds, Aug. 13-15.
Fair will host 2nd annual wine competition
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Local winemakers have chance to showcase their product
An Edmonds kind of sunset...
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Snohomish County seeks marine resource volunteers
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
A day at the beach in Snohomish County is a day full of possibilities.
Register now for “Write On The Sound”
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
You won’t want to miss the 25th Anniversary Write on the Sound Writers’ Conference presented by the Edmonds Arts Commission on October 1-3.
Eccleshall finishes historic mural
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Andy Eccleshall worked three long days to finish this beautiful addition to the murals of Edmonds. It looks even better in person.
Snohomish County Deputy Executive Gary Haakenson announces endorsement of Vince DeMiero
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Former Edmonds Mayor and newly-appointed Snohomish County Deputy Executive Gary Haakenson announced his formal endorsement of
March in the 4th of July Parade, Yosties!
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Please join other Yost pool supporters at noon on the 4th of July, wearing a swim cap or goggles, and carrying or wearing your sea-serpent “floatie” or any other appropriate swim accessories.
Edmonds Night Out 2010 is back
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Join the Edmonds Police Foundation for A Night Out Against Crime!
Determined family combats down economy with adoption concert
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
To help alleviate the expense of their in-progress Polish adoption, one Seattle couple is staging a unique concert event. On Saturday, July 17th, Chaz and Sherry Lipp will present an evening of live music to help cover the cost of their pending Polish adoption.
Edmonds Bookstore events
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
July 17, Saturday, at 11 a.m., renowned northwest author, Ivan Doig will be at the bookstore to sign copies of his new novel, Work Song.
TOP Food raises $42,283 for Children’s Hospital
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Customers of TOP Food & Drug and Haggen Food & Pharmacy stores recently donated $42,283 to Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Edmonds musician featured in ‘Man of La Mancha’
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Edmonds guitarist Gordon Tibbits will be part of a reworking of the musical portion of “Man of La Mancha,” which opens at Taproot Theatre in an intimate new staging with fresh, acoustic arrangements.
EdCC to offer new Manufacturing Basics class
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Edmonds Community College offers a new Manufacturing Basics class, Materials Science Technology 110, this fall.
County, Senior Services increase veteran, senior housing
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Snohomish County is partnering with Senior Services of Snohomish County to provide 40 affordable housing units to seniors, veterans and their families.
Leadership program accepting applications
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Leadership Snohomish County is currently accepting applications for their Leadership Challenge Program for Young Adults.
Westgate Elementary works to develop schoolyard habitat
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
An undeveloped forest area located on Westgate Elementary school grounds was officially certified as a Schoolyard Habitat in February 2004 through the National Wildlife Federation with the goal of creating an outdoor classroom for students to study our native wildlife.
County art project wins international honor
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
A public art project commissioned by Snohomish County and paid for through the 1-percent-for-the-arts program has been nationally recognized by Americans for the Arts as one of the best public arts projects in the nation.
Local students set sail on a math problem of a lifetime-
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Middle school math students at Brighton School recently took full sized cardboard canoes they designed and engineered and set sail on Lake Washington.
My dream is peace
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
By request, the Edmonds Beacon is reprinting a speech delivered by exchange student Tinus Tuozie, of Ghana, West Africa, at the Meadowdale High School graduation ceremony on June 19.
Experienced human beings wanted!
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Are you over 55 years of age? Do you believe you can make a difference in your community?
Day of Caring
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Thirty-seven people received free dental treatment at Edmonds Woodway Dental Care during the Second Annual Day of Caring
County works extra to prevent July 4th DUIs
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Snohomish County law enforcement will be patrolling roadways on a state-funded overtime grant through July 5 as more travelers hit the roadways for vacations and holidays.
“Edmonds Celebrates America” at the Edmonds Conference Center!
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
Patriotic big band music and free popcorn! The Edmonds Conference Center, in downtown Edmonds, and North Sound Church will be holding a unique 4th of July event open to the public. The Edmonds Conference Center will be open Sunday, July 4th, from 11a.m. to 1p.m. to present “Edmonds Celebrates America”; a production of live big band patriotic music performed by North Sound Church’s Northwest Gospel Jazz Band and singers.
Emotionally Free courses to be offered
Thu, Jul 1, 2010
The Emotionally Free® Course will be held at Embassy Suites, Rainier Room, Lynnwood again this July. You will not want to miss this opportunity. The author of the course, Rita Bennett, M.A., is known internationally for her work in Emotional and Spiritual healing and has authored several best sellers.
Edmonds Class of ’80 reunion planned
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
The Edmonds High School Class of 1980 is holding their 30-year class reunion. It will take place from 7 – 11 p.m. on July 17 at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Dr., Mill Creek.
Restaurant owners beware: Scam & Eggs
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Scam & eggs: False calls to SnoCo food operators threaten fines, caller claims to be Snohomish Health District food inspector
Edmonds Arts Fest enjoyed by all
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Edmonds Arts Festival again proved why it is the best fair in Washington
Plenty of choices to fill council seat
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Seventeen citizens have tossed their hat into the ring to fill the Edmonds City Council position left vacant after Dave Orvis resigned. They say that history repeats itself, and in the case of filling this vacancy, that is ringing true.
Lynndale Elementary struggling? Hardly
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Lynndale Elementary School recently held a “Jungle Jog” fundraiser to “plug the holes in the supply budget.” The school had hoped to raise $5,000 to $7,000, but when totals were tallied, they had raised an amazing $17,437.63.
Red Devils take 2nd in Champions Tourney
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Pacific Little League Red Devils, composed of players from the Edmonds-Lynnwood area, just completed a very successful baseball season. The Devils compiled an 18 and 3 season, which gave them the best overall record in the PLL Juniors Division.
Edmonds In Bloom extends deadline
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Due to the extraordinary wet weather we've been experiencing of late, the Edmonds In Bloom Garden Celebration and Competition is extending the deadline for entering this fun contest and celebration until July 2.
Yost Pool: Envisioning the Future Here one year and gone the next? Part Three
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
This article is the third in a series of four about the future of Yost Park pool, owned and operated by the city of Edmonds. Readers are invited to respond to the information in these articles to help point the city in the direction it should take in preserving or rebuilding the city’s 38 year-old pool for up-coming generations of swimmers.
Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center has new name
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center has changed its name to Edmonds Heights K-12.
Graduation rates on rise for Edmonds schools
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
High school students in the Edmonds School District are graduating at a greater rate than they did in 2005, and the graduating Class of 2010 is likely no exception.
Hazelwood Running Club runs laps for Clothes for Kids
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
During the month of May, the Hazelwood Elementary Running Club in Lynnwood did something very special.
Wenatchee Youth Circus coming to town
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Wenatchee Youth Circus is coming to Edmonds. On July 13, at 7 p.m., and July 14, at 1 and 7 p.m., at the
Edmonds Civic Center at 6th & Bell.
