http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest posts by Community Sat, 18 May 2013 08:05:30 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 08:05:30 PDT en-us Copyright 2011 Beacon Publishing, Inc http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/veterans-memorial-park/1003651?source=rss Editor: The city is presenting a park renaming opportunity for the public to rename the little park down by the ferry dock known as SR104. The VFW the Chamber of commerce and many citizens are willing to contribute to a memorial on that site honoring our veteran's. Please sign an entry form renaming this park to Veteran's Memorial Park. You may email to Parknaming@edmondswa.gov. You can pick up a form at city ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/veterans-memorial-park/1003651 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31:17 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Dave Page) General http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/drunk-drivers-take-the-bus/1003606?source=rss Editor: We’ve been reading of two interesting and important issues coming up before the legislature: a comprehensive transportation bill, listed by Governor Inslee as a top priority for the Special Session – and a movement to lower the percentage of blood alcohol permissible for drivers, together with increased penalties for drunk driving. Especially for Edmonds, the two bills have a relationship, which I have ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/drunk-drivers-take-the-bus/1003606 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:27:45 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Nathaniel Brown) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/coal-train-protest/1002894?source=rss Cartoon by Lee Champagne http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/coal-train-protest/1002894 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:44:32 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Staff) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/maybe-it-s-a-grant-crisis/1002298?source=rss Editor: Street Crisis? I read with interest the article in the May 9, edition of the Becon, written by Phil Williams outlining what he describes as the growing "crisis" that is the condition of our streets. He points out that there are not enough funds available to maintain the streets, much less improve them. Does anyone remember the Main Street project from last year, it cost not only a great deal of money but ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/maybe-it-s-a-grant-crisis/1002298 Tue, 14 May 2013 20:18:47 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Wally Bergquist) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/the-constitution-provides-those-rights/1002297?source=rss Editor: John Pierre wants elimination of Miranda Rights given to "some miscreant because under certain circumstances the required delivery of the "rights" is ludicrous." The fact is Mr. Pierre, the Constitution of the United States allows for one to have such a right under the fifth and sixth amendments. Does Mr. Pierre want to eliminate those amendments and any other parts of the Constitution that he doesn't ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/the-constitution-provides-those-rights/1002297 Tue, 14 May 2013 20:15:53 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (James Clark) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/to-whom-it-may-concern/999887?source=rss Editor: I would like to sing praises to "Frannie" the un-sung hero of Edmonds who in the past eleven years has circulated the streets of Edmonds picking up litter along with doggie droppings in our beautiful town. May your kindness and generosity bring joy to others! Thank you from your new friend on Sunset Avenue. Diane Shrewsbury http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/to-whom-it-may-concern/999887 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:35:10 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Diane Shrewsbury) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/thanks-for-supporting-plant-sale/999884?source=rss Editor: The Floretum Garden Club wants to thank the community which supported our May 4, Plant Sale. Our club sold many plants on a beautiful day. We will use the proceeds for horticultural scholarships. Now keep us in mind for next year on the Saturday a week before Mother's Day, a tradition for many years of Edmonds Floretum Garden Club's history. Floretum Garden Club http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/thanks-for-supporting-plant-sale/999884 Thu, 09 May 2013 08:33:32 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Floretum Garden Club) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/yuk-on-coal/997908?source=rss Editor: I have not weighed in on the debacle about coal trains because whatever I say probably won't change any minds. All anyone has to do is see the results of what massive coal pollutants do to the environment. If there is only one thing that the so-called greenies have right this is it. Just look at the pictures from Beijing. Most of the population ware masks over their face and nostrils. The sky is a dark ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/yuk-on-coal/997908 Sun, 05 May 2013 09:24:40 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Dave Page) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/the-21st-century/996667?source=rss Editor: The continuing rant by our foremost authority on the coal train issue; non-other than the "Constant Curmudgeon" is so telling it is almost humorous. John Pierre is not against coal trains. He is (and always has been) against ENVIRONMENTALISTS! Better known to him as "Greenies"! What did this group ever do that caused them to be so despised by Mr. Pierre? All they want is clean air, clean soil, clean ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/the-21st-century/996667 Thu, 02 May 2013 07:51:39 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (James Clark) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/port-of-edmonds-withdrawal-of-land-use-application/996664?source=rss Editor: I was relieved and entertained by the Port of Edmonds’ withdrawal of its Land Use Application to have the City adopt the Port's Harbor Square Master Plan as a Comprehensive Plan Amendment or Sub Area Plan. While the Port Commission states it “stands ready to work with the City to achieve a true partnership and to discuss the future of Harbor Square, we have not seen much evidence of this during the ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/port-of-edmonds-withdrawal-of-land-use-application/996664 Thu, 02 May 2013 07:48:15 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Renate M. Haberpointner) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/you-want-proof-you-got-it/996140?source=rss Editor: Mr. Pierre’s column “Complaining about the Railroads” came to my attention last week when a friend emailed me a link to it. After reading it a few times I began to think Mr. Pierre, in his folksy charming way, was just trying to get a raise out some of the readers. Seeing who might rise to the bait, so to speak. He went so far as to toss a gauntlet asking for proof that coal dust “might cause any damage ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/you-want-proof-you-got-it/996140 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:57:21 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Eric Livingston) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/curmudgeon-is-spot-on/996137?source=rss Editor: Thank you for John Pierre’s “Constant Curmudgeon” article in the Edmonds Beacon, April 25, 2013. He is spot on. It is so easy to jump on the "green" wagon because it is the thing to do. They just take the bits and pieces that suit them. They never look at the scientific evidence. If these "greenies" are so concerned about the coal dust, what about the hazardous wastes that are transported by rail? Thank ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/curmudgeon-is-spot-on/996137 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:48:56 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Susan Bayes) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/missing-the-point/996130?source=rss Editor: Anti-train lobbies? Chronic complainers? Greenies? Strong language in article: “Complaining about the railroads” by The Constant Curmudgeon in the 4/15/13 Edmonds Beacon. That we don’t like trains is a total misconception. It totally misses the point that the real concern is COAL. The proposed coal terminal at Cherry Point provides for a river of coal to move along our beautiful and iconic Columbia River ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/missing-the-point/996130 Wed, 01 May 2013 07:36:08 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Lorna Lowenthal) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/no-not-my-prius/995250?source=rss Editor: In November 2012, our trusty model year 2000 Toyota 4-Runner was consigned to the bone yard. For the last several years, our car was kept on life support by the skilled mechanics at Magic Toyota. But it was time to pull the plug. So we decided to buy a brand new Toyota Prius V. Lo and behold. Our new car was the subject of the cleverly titled letter, “Oh no! Not my Prius”, written by frequent Edmonds ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/no-not-my-prius/995250 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:52:54 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Barbara Tipton) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/ahhh-spring-the-garbage-is-on-the-wing/994912?source=rss Editor: Wait a second, is that how this poem goes? The answer is YES! I am out with my scooper, plastic bag and gloves, as usual on my two/three days of walking down by the waterfront, and I'm finding way too much stuff for one/two bags. I'm picking up after you idiots, and feeling very grumpy with you. Butts, poop, beverage and fast food containers are left everywhere, and the crows are having a picnic. What's ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/ahhh-spring-the-garbage-is-on-the-wing/994912 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:25:30 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Francine Cohen) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/questions-for-mayor-and-councilmembers/993505?source=rss Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: I have serious questions about the process used by the Council during the deliberations regarding the Harbor Square Master Plan. The questions are: 1. Could you please explain how the choice to not accept the Port's Plan but begin drafting a "Council" sub area plan was consistent with the State Growth Management Act specifically, RCW 43.21C.420 which requires the city to prepare a ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/questions-for-mayor-and-councilmembers/993505 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:35:44 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Maggie Fimia) Opinion http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/oh-no-not-my-prius/991962?source=rss Editor: Picture the Edmonds ecos exclaiming “wealthy Republicans are destroying the planet!” when they find their Prius driving next to a ‘one per-center’ in a BMW. Per the EPA, the Toyota Prius ( 2012 ) generates 190 grams (g) of tailpipe CO2 emissions per mile driven (98020.) Try the Atlanta zip of 30303 for your 2012 Prius - 220 g per mile driven. Meanwhile the 2012 Honda Civic = 278 g per mile, 2013 Chevrolet ... http://edmondsbeacon.villagesoup.com/p/oh-no-not-my-prius/991962 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:22:14 PDT edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net (Steven Keeler) Opinion