http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters Letters RSS Feed http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_the_other_story As I sat in the sunshine down at the harbor watching the people, the boats, and of course the baby blue heron, what I realized was that while we of course gravitate very quickly to report the controversy and politics surrounding those birds, there is a second story that is more subtle but to me more powerful.  Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_the_other_story 2010-07-08T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08__why__a_city_manager_in_edmonds_ Quick on the heels of the Skipper’s property debacle, the Council again tests our patience. This time, a movement comes to change our form of governing; not a small consideration. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08__why__a_city_manager_in_edmonds_ 2010-07-08T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_shades_of_skippers__ When learning about the proposal being considered by the Edmonds city council to change our governance structure from mayor to city manager, my immediate thoughts went to the recent council discussions on the Skippers property. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_shades_of_skippers__ 2010-07-08T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_the_edmonds_angels On June 20, while driving and ferrying from Sequim to Everett to attend our grandson’s family high school graduation party, we had a tire blow out shortly after disembarking the ferry in Edmonds. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_the_edmonds_angels 2010-07-08T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_citizens_need_to_rise_up My wife and I were in, shall we say a state of nirvana when we read your extremely well composed and most salient lead article in that latest Beacon. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_citizens_need_to_rise_up 2010-07-08T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_sent_3_15_2010_to_mayor_and_city_council As a concerned citizen who helped save Yost Pool (2009) I would like you to review your thinking on the future of Yost. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-08_sent_3_15_2010_to_mayor_and_city_council 2010-07-08T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-01_another_tree__another_treasure_lost Edmonds has lost another healthy, strong, majestic, old growth evergreen tree on Walnut St. and 4th Ave. S., the construction location of another new condo. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-01_another_tree__another_treasure_lost 2010-07-01T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-01_edmonds_library_rocks_ My summer has started off with a bang equal to our 4th of July fireworks! I entered Sno-Isle's Adult Reading Contest and won.  Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-07-01_edmonds_library_rocks_ 2010-07-01T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-24_fundraiser_passes_all_expectations_ First let me thank you so much for running the letter regarding Lynndale Elementary! Anytime it's "in the paper," it's exciting and real and important. The power of the press isn't dying, and the boost that some "ink" can give an endeavor like ours shows how much your work is valued by your audience.  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-24_fundraiser_passes_all_expectations_ 2010-06-24T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-24_great_cut__great_price I'd like to give a shout out to Lorrie's Salon, which has recently opened on Olympic View Drive next to Portofino Pizza in Edmonds.  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-24_great_cut__great_price 2010-06-24T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-24_cigarette_butts_drive_me_nuts My wife and I live near City Park and enjoy our walks through Edmonds.  One walk we enjoy in particular takes us down Third Avenue, Dayton to the waterfront, along the waterfront and back.  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-24_cigarette_butts_drive_me_nuts 2010-06-24T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-24_save_our_historic_fire_engine The city of Edmonds is about to give away a prized possession – a possession that was given to it back in 2004 and cannot ever be replaced. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-24_save_our_historic_fire_engine 2010-06-24T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_thanks_to_all We would like to thank all those who suported the Edmonds Food Bank Vintage Car Show and Food Drive on Saturday, June 12, at the Edmonds United Methodist Church, where the food bank is located. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_thanks_to_all 2010-06-17T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_thanks_for_rita I have been reading the Beacon for many years and always make a point of reading Rita Bennett's Worship Column.  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_thanks_for_rita 2010-06-17T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_let_s_find_a_good_mayor I have a problem with the suggested city council-manager form of government, which seems to be in the process of being pushed down our throats.  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_let_s_find_a_good_mayor 2010-06-17T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_that_s_a_great_idea Re: My Vision of Edmonds June 10, 2010. Thank you Barbara Tipton for your beautiful and cogent description of your vision of Edmonds. I love it all. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_that_s_a_great_idea 2010-06-17T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_are_district_15_high_schools_safe_ The answer is not anymore. Starting in 2011, our four local high schools will no longer have the security of an on- campus police officer. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-17_are_district_15_high_schools_safe_ 2010-06-17T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-10_more_kudos_to_haakenson Grief and sadness immediately griped my soul when I heard the Mayor was resigning. He should have been able to finish out his term head held high for the remarkable job he has done. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-10_more_kudos_to_haakenson 2010-06-10T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-10_right_time_for_change Recently I had come out in support of a council-manager form of government for Edmonds. I was willing to put off Council consideration of council-manager form of government because of the need for stability for rest of the year. That premise has been blown out of the water by the mayor's action. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-10_right_time_for_change 2010-06-10T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-10_thank_you__mayor_haakenson I may be only one voice but I firmly believe that I represent the feelings of many of your fellow residents of Edmonds when I say that your prior years of service to our community will be sorely missed. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/letters/article.exm/2010-06-10_thank_you__mayor_haakenson 2010-06-10T05:00:00Z