Is Great-Grandmother Really Native American?

Friday, April 14, 2017


Many families have the oral history that an ancestor was Native American. How does a family researcher begin to discover if this is true? What federal, state and tribal records are available? The presenter will guide you through these specialized resources.

Presented by Janice Lovelace, PhD and Local Genealogist

Saturday, April 15, 2017, 1pm, Kenmore Library, 6531 NE 181st St, Kenmore 98028.



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Don’t become a Medicare card fraud victim

From the Office of the Insurance Commissioner

If you are on Medicare, have you heard you will soon receive your new Medicare card? Are you wondering when you will get it and why the change? It isn’t happening until April 2018, but scammers are already taking advantage of the confusion as a way to commit fraud.

The change to the cards will help prevent fraud and protect your identity. Currently, most people’s Social Security number is their Medicare card number, which makes collecting Medicare numbers an easy target for scammers to steal your identity, open new credit cards or take out loans in your name. The new Medicare card number, however, will not be tied to your Social Security number and will provide more security.

How do the scams work?

Some scammers call beneficiaries claiming to be with Medicare and say they must confirm their current Medicare numbers before they can send out a new card. Others call saying there is a charge for the new card and are collecting beneficiaries’ personal information.

There is no charge for the new Medicare card and Medicare will never call you for your information. They already have it.

If you receive any such calls or suspicious solicitations, hang up and call the Washington State Senior Medicare Patrol with our Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program at 1-800-562-6900.

If you need help with your Medicare, you can also call SHIBA and ask to speak with a SHIBA advisor in your local area. Call us at 1-800-562-6900.



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Sunrise Easter Services and Breakfast at St Dunstan’s Episcopal Church Sunday

Our Sunrise Great Vigil of Easter starts with a bonfire outside and then moves directly indoors where we hear the great stories of salvation by candle light as the sun rises, culminating in baptisms and the celebration of Easter. Bring a bell to ring at the proclamation of the resurrection!

We are, after all the Church that feeds people, so we are once again offering an Easter Breakfast at 8:30am. Whether you stay after to Sunrise Vigil or come early for the 10:00am service, you won’t want to miss this delicious meal offered by our feeding ministries.

The main celebration of Easter at 10:00am will be bursting with joyful music, beautiful flowers, and wonderful prayers. This is one of the most joyful services of the year and we are looking forward to seeing you there. Stay for the festive coffee hour after the service.



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Photo: Track teams compete with the weather

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Photo by Vollie Berry


Members of the Kellogg Middle School track and field team walk across the wet field with steam evaporating in the sunshine around them and a shaft of sunlight illuminating them from above.

They were participating in the annual cross-town track meet, Kellogg v. Einstein where over 400 students compete in all events.

This year, we fought the weather too!


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Public Art City of Shoreline #7: The Ponies

Photo by Steven H. Robinson


City of Shoreline Public Art Collection
2301 N 175th St.
Anonymous Donation 1998

Ponies  Artist Unknown. Cast bronze

The ponies were donated to the City with the stipulation that they be placed in a highly traveled, but park-like location. Ronald Bog Park as a passive-use, natural environment along a busy thoroughfare is the perfect place for the public to view this artwork.

--Text courtesy City of Shoreline



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Photo enforcement cameras in Lake Forest Park to be removed for analysis

LFP Traffic camera
Photo courtesy City of LFP
The City of Lake Forest Park currently operates Traffic Safety Enforcement Camera Systems around its schools, and at two locations on SR 522/Bothell Way NE.

These systems are a safety measure designed to reduce and prevent speeding and collisions.

Since its beginning in 2009, the goal of the program has been pedestrian safety in our school zones and collision reduction on SR 522.

The program is used as a force-multiplier, adding to the good behavior of drivers and enforcement capacity of the Police Department.

The system enables Police Department staff, which is typically running at minimum levels, to perform other functions that address a wide range of public safety tasks.

The photo enforcement cameras at Bothell Way NE and NE 170th Street have been removed while the City reviews data collected over the past year since the system has been in operation at that location, collision information, and also pedestrian safety. 

Additionally, the City is looking at the SR 522 corridor as a whole, which may include adding an additional system at the intersection of Ballinger Way NE and Bothell Way NE (SR 104 and SR 522).

Once the information has been gathered, it will be reported to the City Council for its action. 

Pedestrian and traffic safety are extremely important to the City, it is our goal to ensure we have systems in place that provide the best possible outcome for our citizens.

For more information about LFP’s Traffic Safety Enforcement Camera Systems, click here.

--City of Lake Forest Park



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Easter Pancake Breakfast at Richmond Beach Congregational UCC

Easter Sunday pancake breakfast at Richmond Beach Congregational UCC.

6:30 - 9:30 am Free Pancake Breakfast at the church hosted by RBCC Youth 

Richmond Beach UCC - 1512 NW 195th St. Shoreline, WA 98177

corner or NW Richmond Beach Rd and 15th Ave NW

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Death Cafe discussion on Monday

Death Café will meet On Monday April 17th, from 4pm to 6pm.

The location is Lake Forest Park library on the lower level of LFP Towne Center.

Join us for a casual conversation about death and dying. Bring your questions and your experiences.

Because talking about death won't kill you.



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Richmond Beach's orca whale art project to be celebrated at City Hall Artists' Reception April 27

Kim McCarthy - orca in progress

Inspired by the ongoing survival of resident Salish Sea orcas, the Richmond Beach Community Association (RBCA) has commissioned 22 artists from around the region to modify a series of orca whale sculpture blanks for outdoor display.

Each fiberglass blank measures 43 inches wide x 20 inches tall, and after completion will be mounted on 8 ft. stands in a series of pods around the community of Richmond Beach.

Display will occur for about six months annually, from May through October. They will then head indoors for a well-deserved rest until next spring's coming out party.

The artwork features a wide variety of styles, from collage to sculptural embellishment; from paint to mosaic and enamel.

This is what the artists were given
Photo by Jerry Patterson


With artists nearing completion, the RBCA and the City of Shoreline invite the public to attend an opening reception of the finished orca artwork on Thursday, April 27, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, in the lobby of City Hall at 17500 Midvale Ave N in Shoreline.

Artists will be in attendance along with all 22 orcas arranged so you can view them up close. Refreshments and musical accompaniment provided; welcoming remarks about 6pm by city officials.


Orca artists: Karien Balluff, David Bloomfield, Melissa Cole, Amanda de Silver, Emily Eng, Amy Ferron, Barry Johnson, Melissa Koch, Susan Lally-Chi, Ted Larson, Fred Lisaius, Jane Mayer, Kim McCarthy, Greta Musland, Heather Peteroy, Eric Robertson, Harro Scharbau, Geoff Sherwood, Kristie Smith, Z.Z. Wei, Leah Welch, Susan Will / Alex Danford-Rincon.



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Talk-Back Friday at Seattle Musical Theatre's Kiss Me Kate

Seattle Musical Theatre (SMT), will be hosting a talkback session with members of the cast and crew of our critically-acclaimed production of Kiss Me Kate this Friday, April 14th, following the show.
 
The discussion is free and will be an opportunity for our patrons to ask questions of our team, as well as to focus in on the theme for our 39th Season, Identity, and how it is viewed through the lens of theatre.

SMT hosted one talkback session opening weekend and it was an engaging and enlightening discussion for all involved.
We hope you will join us to both enjoy this wonderful production, as well as to share your thoughts on this thought-provoking topic!

Kiss Me Kate runs through April 30th (Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30pm, Sundays @ 2pm, with a special Thursday performance @ 7:30pm on April 27th).

Secure Your Seats by Clicking Here! Keep up with all things SMT at our website!

Also, Check Out our Latest Review by Clicking Here!

Purchase Four Tickets at Our Website for KISS ME KATE and get them for the Cost of Three! Bring a friend and share SMT with them!



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Tulips are blooming - tips for getting there

Rainbow rows of tulips 2015
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

From WSDOT

We’re about halfway through this year’s Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, and the tulips are finally here. According to the Festival, more tulips are blooming each day! With the weather on tap to be decent this weekend, this might be as good a time as any to head up to Skagit County.

Now that color is popping, expect the roads to be busy.
  • Come early, before 10am on the weekends (especially sunny ones) to avoid backup.
  • Consider SR 20 instead of the exit direction into Mount Vernon city streets.
  • SR 9 is another northbound alternate into Skagit County.
  • Remember these tulip fields are along two lane county highways and when you’re out there:
    • keep moving
    • don’t stop in the road (including parking over the white line)
    • obey the 'no parking' signs
    • don’t block driveways
    • be cautious if walking/taking pictures along the road
    • Consider stopping at a WSDOT safety rest area to use the restroom before you hit the fields.

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Shorewood, Edmonds-Woodway, Stanwood track meet Thursday

SHOREWOOD-EDMONDS-WOODWAY-STANWOOD - 4/13/2017

SHORELINE STADIUM

Dual Meet Scores - Through Event 35

Men

Stanwood 92.00 48.00 Shorewood

Stanwood 72.00 72.00 Edmonds-Woodway

Edmonds-Woodway 101.00 44.00 Shorewood

Women

Stanwood 104.50 41.50 Shorewood

Edmonds-Woodway 83.00 66.00 Stanwood

Edmonds-Woodway 110.00 31.00 Shorewood





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Bitter Lake Community Center Spring Egg Hunt Saturday

Saturday, April 15, 2017, 9:45am
Bitter Lake Community Center Annex
13040 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle 98133


Join your neighbors and friends for the quickest special event of the year; the Spring Egg Hunt!

Bring a basket or bag to put all of your goodies in. Children will be divided into appropriate age groups to ensure a fun and fair hunt.

Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early. The hunt begins at 10am sharp and will run rain or shine!



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Celebrate Easter with Richmond Beach Congregational UCC


Celebrate Easter with Richmond Beach Congregational UCC

6:00 am Sunrise Service - held at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park at the beach shelter

6:30 - 9:30 am Free Pancake Breakfast at the church hosted by RBCC Youth 

10:00 am Traditional Worship Service 

- everyone is invited to bring a flower to bring our Easter cross to Life!

- all are invited to join with our choir to sing the Alleluia Chorus 


Richmond Beach UCC - 1512 NW 195th St. Shoreline, WA 98177

corner or NW Richmond Beach Rd and 15th Ave NW




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Shoreline Fire calls week April 3-9

Shoreline Fire calls
for the week of April 3-9, 2017

Aid - 79
Aid Non Emergency - 15
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) - 5
CMT (Community Medicine Team) - 11
Medic - 35
Cardiac Arrest - 3
AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 6
Appliance Fire - 1
Extinguished Fire - 1
Service Call - 1
Smoke/Haze in the Area - 1
Smoke in a Residence - 1
Smoke/Burn Complaint - 1
Vehicle Fire - 1

See you at the Easter Egg Hunt at Salt Water Park in Richmond Beach on Saturday at 1pm.

Kiddos up to age 10!



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Road closure in LFP for investigation

NE 162nd St in Lake Forest Park was closed between 36th Ave NE and 37th Ave NE, for about an hour this afternoon while police investigated an accident.

Around 4:30pm Thursday, Lake Forest Park police were called to an injury accident being handled by Northshore Fire.

When they arrived they learned that a person doing tree removal had fallen from a bucket truck onto the roadway and sustained what appeared to be serious injuries.

Capt. Paul Armbrust said that "Out of an abundance of caution we closed the road and I had detectives respond to take statements from those on scene, along with photo documentation."

The victim was transported to the hospital and his condition is not known.

updated with map 4/14/17

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Photo: The Brothers

The Brothers in the Olympic range
Photo by Jan Hansen

Did you ever think how amazing it is that we get not one, but two snow covered mountain ranges? And on very special days you can see both of them. With a few bodies of water thrown in for good measure.

Just makes me happy.

DKH


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Australian and New Zealanders gather at dawn Apr 23 to honor Fallen Soldiers

The Australian and New Zealand communities of Seattle will gather for their Traditional ANZAC Day Dawn Service 5:30am, Sunday April 23rd at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Avenue (near the MOHAI), Seattle, followed by coffee and light breakfast courtesy of Kangaroo and Kiwi.

200 members of the Australian and New Zealand community are expected to gather to lay a wreath while a bugler plays The Last Post.
 
ANZAC Day, traditionally April 25th, is one of the most significant national days of pride for Australian and New Zealanders, wherever they live across world.

This traditional Dawn Service aims to remember the fateful morning in 1915 when Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers landed to fierce opposition on the Gallipoli (Turkey) coast during World War I.

With a vibrant and growing Australian and New Zealand community in Seattle, the Service provides a unique opportunity, while living away from home shores, to celebrate the “ANZAC Spirit”, pay respect to the 8000 men killed in the Gallipoli campaign, and also remember the sacrifices made by all armed forces.

Event Sponsors: Logic20/20ANZAS Organization, and Kangaroo and Kiwi

More information here and on Facebook



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Council Process for considering Mayor’s proposal to contract with King County for City court service

From LFP Deputy Mayor / Council Chair, Catherine Stanford

On March 30, 2017, City Council held a special meeting of the LFP Committee of the Whole (COW) to hear from Mayor Johnson regarding his proposal to contract out our Court services to the King County Court system located in Shoreline. Click here to link to the Mayor’s memo.

At that meeting, we heard the Mayor’s rationale for his proposal. The Council had many questions, such as: Would a new service provider be able to provide the same or better innovations that our current court has brought, such as Youth Court? What would be the impact on our Police if the court moved? How many LFP citizens does the Court directly serve? What are the costs to the City under both scenarios?

The Council is the policy body of the City, and it is our responsibility to approve changes, if any, to our Court system. 
We are going to approach the Mayor’s proposal methodically and will make our decision based on verified facts and what we believe is in the best interests of our community, evaluating both the tangible and intangible benefits of our Municipal Court. 
As with all our decisions, discussions and deliberations will be made in public meetings.

I reached out to the Court and asked them to present their thoughts on the proposal and to respond to Council questions. Judge Portnoy and others will be meeting with us at our Work Session this Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 6:00pm in City Hall. The Community is welcome to attend this meeting and to make public comment at our regular meeting that begins at 7:00pm.

I am expecting the Mayor to bring back thorough answers to the Council’s questions during our regular business meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2017, beginning at 7:00pm. Council will require additional time to review these answers and to hear from the community before we make a final decision.

The Council appreciates hearing your thoughts on the matter. Please feel free to take advantage of the Public Comment time at each of our Regular Business Meetings, and/or contact us directly via e-mail at citycouncil@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us.



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Continuing Ed: Create a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business

Marketing is essential to survival and growth of any business, but creating a marketing plan can seem overwhelming. Join Paula Ward, MBA and former business owner on April 22 from 9-12pm at Edmonds Community College to learn how to identify simple, low-cost steps to market your small business.

A marketing plan doesn't have to be complicated to be effective. Some of the best marketing tactics are the simplest.  The class information will include a range of marketing activities available and how to choose among them to create a simple, effective plan to grow your business.

The bewildering array of online social platforms will be discussed, and how to craft a marketing calendar to help you integrate marketing into your other business-building tasks. Take home some action steps to get started on your own marketing.

Edmonds Community College, Snoqualmie Hall  203, 20000 68th Ave W Lynnwood, 98036
Saturday April 22,  Fee: $39.00

Learn more here




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Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Easter events Thursday - Friday begin with contemplative experiences



Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church invites all to a self-guided contemplative experience involving the Stations of the Cross, Thursday evening, April 13 from 6pm – 9pm held in their Sanctuary.

All are welcome to use the prayer labyrinth as part of their contemplation. It is located immediately adjacent to the Sanctuary and is part of the “Stations” experience.

All are welcome to a Good Friday Service beginning at 7pm. This will be a service of shadows with readings, song, and choir guided by the 7 words of Jesus from the Cross.

We welcome all to celebrate Easter with a Sunrise Service beginning at 7am at the Lake Forest Park Civic Club. Two identical worship services celebrating Easter will be offered in our Sanctuary — the first will begin at 9am the second at 11am. Children’s programming and nursery care are available at both services.

The church is located at 17440 Brookside Blvd NE in Lake Forest Park. More information can be found on their website. Come celebrate the new beginnings Easter offers!



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Shorewood softball pitcher Paulson hits home run in Wednesday home loss to Pilchuck

Shorewood softball pitcher Bonnie Paulson hit a home run but was the losing pitcher in a 7-3 home loss to Marysville-Pilchuck Wednesday.

Teammate Bella Hotham hit a double, and Sophie Feise had two hits in three at-bats.

Shorewood takes a 0-9 Wesco 3A/2A record (0-11 overall) into a Friday 4pm game at Marysville-Getchell.


Score for game: Shorewood vs. Pilchuck at Meridian Park


The Shorewood junior varsity lost to Snohomish 15-3 Tuesday and took a 3-2 Wesco 3A record (5-2 overall) into its Wednesday home game with Pilchuck and a Friday 4 p.m. game at Getchell.

Coach Paul Jensen



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Third Place Commons Seeking LFP Farmers Market Set-up Assistant



Spread the word! Third Place Commons is seeking a Farmers Market Set-up Assistant for the 2017 Lake Forest Park Farmers Market season. The farmers market is a valuable and cherished part of our community, and now it needs someone special to make that market magic possible.

This is a seasonal, contract position for the full market season, beginning Sunday, May 14th through Sunday, October 15th.

Weekly Set-Up and Take-Down Responsibilities Include:
  • Set-up and take-down of Community and Information/Welcome booths. Typical configuration of these booths includes:
    • Two adjacent Community Tents (canopies) with four 6’ tables and approximately 12-15 chairs; 
    • One Information/Welcome Tent (canopy) with one 6’ table, 3 chairs, several storage boxes of materials, two A-frame signs, and assorted other booth supplies.
    • Additional canopies, set-up needs, or booth materials may occasionally be required.
  • Set-up and take-down of large, A-Frame signs in 4 designated and permitted locations around Lake Forest Park Town Center parking perimeter (suitable vehicle required to load and transport signs to and from each location).
  • Set-up and removal of designated trash bins.
Required Experience, Skills, and Qualities:
  • Candidate must be extremely reliable with demonstrated history of highly dependable performance in a role with personal accountability.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40-50 lbs. (e.g. collapsible tent/canopies)
  • Enthusiasm for farmers markets and sustainable, local food communities a plus.

Workplace

Market materials are currently stored in a secured storefront immediately adjacent to the market space. Therefore canopies and booth materials will typically need to be carried / transported approximately 120 feet or less (subject to possible, though unlikely change). Transportation and set-up of A-frame signs around the Town Center parking perimeter requires weekly access to car/truck or otherwise suitable mode of transportation.

Work Schedule: Weekly, every Sunday (rain or shine) from May 14, 2017 through October 15, 2017. Set-up must be completed each Sunday by 8:15 AM and take-down must begin at 3:00 PM.

Pay: $75 per market day set-up/takedown throughout season. An additional 1-3 special Fall markets may be added in November and December and would be paid at same rate if added.

Get full position description here.

To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three references (at least one professional and/or supervisory) via email to jobs@thirdplacecommons.org. No phone calls, please.

Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled, however priority consideration will be given to applications received by Sunday, April 23rd.

This is a terrific opportunity for someone hard-working and responsible to get involved with our beloved community market while helping to make healthy, locally grown and produced foods accessible to our larger community. Please pass it on and help make our local LFP Farmers Market great for another season!



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Neighborhood meeting to discuss redevelopment of church property for NC Water District

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

North City Water District owns a church
Photo courtesy NCWD


On Tuesday April 25, North City Water District is holding a public / neighborhood meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the old Northwest Church Property into their new District Maintenance Facility.

Come share your thoughts, comments, and tell them what you’d like to see:

7:00 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at North City Water District
1519 NE 177th St in Shoreline 98155

Project Background:

In 2014, North City Water District purchased The Northwest Church property — a 3.2 acre site located just southwest of Hamlin Park, at 15555 15th Ave NE in Shoreline.

At that time, the District applied for and received a Special Use Permit to reuse the existing structures on the site for their new Maintenance Facility.

After extensive site and facility analysis, the District is now in the process of redesigning the site, which will identify their long range vision for the property.

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New band at Grinders Saturday

CC Adams and Mary Ellen Lykins at Grinders
Grinders is excited to welcome the CC Adams band and Mary Ellen Lykins to the Grinders family. 

Here is a little about the band:

The CC Adams Band featuring Mary Ellen Lykins performs with passion and Mary Ellen is the icing on the cake. 
There’s no mistaking the voice ….  Mary Ellen Lykins is a powerhouse best typified as the power of Etta James with a bit of Janis Joplin grit thrown in.
 The band’s roots are in the Blues with a funky bit of R/B and a dash of tasty rock mixed in for flavor. Thwarting the conventional, the band thrives on unique arrangements.

Seating starts at 7pm, music starts at 8pm. Modest $10 cover to be added to your bill at the end of the night. Please call the restaurant and make a reservation to secure your seats. 206-542-0627. They play Saturday only.

Grinders Hot Sands is located at 19811 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133 and serves a menu of giant, hot sandwiches.



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Exploring the Arts in Shoreline at the Echo Lake Neighborhood Assn Tuesday

Detail from Echo Lake Mural by Andy Eccleshall
Drivers have been known to politely wait for the
bicyclist to cross the road.
City of Shoreline Public Art Coordinator David Francis and Lorie Hoffman, Executive Director of the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council will be the speakers at the April 18 meeting of the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association.

The Arts Council's biggest event is the Shoreline Arts Festival but they have classes, workshops, exhibits, and events year round.

David Francis coordinates City public art, as explained in the City webpage:

Monument sculpture, contemporary installations, integrated design, temporary exhibits … it’s really out there in Shoreline! 
And, it’s inside, too. Find permanent and temporary art and art happenings at City Hall, Park at Town Center, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Shoreline Community College and other sometimes unexpected spots. 

ELNA meets on April 18, 7-9pm at Shoreline City Hall Room 301, 17500 Midvale Ave N 98155. Free parking in City garage. Email for more information.



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Theater review: Kiss Me Kate is a treat ... with a twist


Review by Jim Anderson

Seattle Musical Theater presents a treat in 'Kiss Me Kate'. Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' was recreated as 'Kiss Me Kate' in the late 1940's by Samuel and Bella Spewack with the music of Cole Porter. However, this Spewack re-creation has a twist, in that our actors are portraying other actors performing 'The Taming of the Shrew'. The main storyline, in place of Shakespeare's man pursuing a rich bride, sees an estranged couple trying to work together on stage ... while being 'babysat' by mobsters.

Offered to the stage of Seattle Musical Theater in Seattle at Magnuson Community Center through April, 'Kiss Me Kate' showcases talented leads, fabulous music and fantastic choreography by an enjoyable chorus. Truly memorable scenes with strong vocal performances almost make the instrumentalists disappear - if that were possible. The orchestra was fantastic and another means by which Seattle Musical Theater continues to grow.

By the third song, 'Wunderbar', lead actors Tae Phoenix and Jimmi Cook had the audience wrapped up in the story line as they portrayed with tangible believability that the relationship of these estranged lovers deserved to be mended.

Then we had the gangsters, portrayed by Anna Vizzare and John Han, who nearly stole the show with quirky antics and lines that continually found unanticipated comical timing. Their tune, 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare', besides making a transition to the last two scenes is memorable. If they were seen as talented before, this tune made them cute and perhaps endearing.

Watch the dancers and chorus for smiles and timing and staying naturally in tune with their characters, not just their songs. They are a delight to watch and enjoyable.

Not only is this performance G-rated, 'Kiss Me Kate' is another step in the right direction for Seattle Musical Theater and a fitting teaser for their 40th anniversary season coming next year. Look for 'My Fair Lady', 'Annie', 'Ain't Misbehavin'' and 'The Producers' next year. The inclusion of 'Annie' in this 40th anniversary season is a tip of the hat to its original Broadway release the same year, 1977, that Seattle Musical Theater began as Civic Light Opera.

At Seattle Musical Theater, the growth of talent and the way it is presented is art. It is always good for civil society to have art growing and developing in its midst. 'Kiss Me Kate' displays a commitment by SMT to have their craft developing and growing here in our community. We can only hope that Seattle Parks will grow in its commitment to keep them in this venue, so these improvements both in the art and in the art facility may go on.

Running all April at the Warren Magnuson Park Community Center on Sand Point Way, 'Kiss Me Kate' tells Seattle that this company is a worthy and affordable complement to our community. 

Showings are Thursday through Saturday through April 30 with 7:30pm performances and 2pm Sunday matinees. 7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115



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Photo: Here comes the sun

Photo by Mike Remarcke


Considering that most of our recent mornings have been clouded over and raining, this morning was a real treat.

If you have a view to the east, the morning sky was vivid shades of rose, orange, and red - quite dramatic.

You can see glimpses of Lake Washington through the trees.


DKH



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Mayor Johnson proposes contracting for court services

Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson, at the March 30 Committee of the Whole, asked the City Council to consider contracting with King County for court services.

Lake Forest Park has had its own court and judge since incorporation over fifty years ago. However, they are at a logical break point right now. The judge's contract is up on December 31, 2017. The long-time court administrator is retiring this spring. The half-time cashier position has not been filled.

Mayor Johnson's preliminary figures show that contracting would be less expensive.

He cited safety concerns with the current city hall, which was built before current needs for safety and security.

He said that offerings were comparable for many services with King County and that they have programs to deal with veterans / substance abuse, relicensing, and modern computerized services.

LFP would be able to repurpose city hall space.

The council has this on their agenda for discussion at the Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, April 13. They will hear from Kelley Gradwohl, Court Administrator; Judge Linda Portnoy, Lake Forest Park Municipal Court; Judge David Larson, Federal Way Municipal Court.

The council will be releasing a statement about their planned process for considering this and will be meeting with the Mayor on the 27th.

Also on the agenda, they will also be reviewing recommendations from the Parks task force.

The meeting is held at City Hall 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Room, at 6pm.

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Ask the Bird Lady: do hawks chirp?

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Osprey in Hamlin Park
Photo by Steve Schneider
A reader Asks the Bird Lady:

Two birds were too high for me to see what they were. but one was calling / chirping - do hawks make noise when flying??

Chris Southwick, the Bird Lady responds:

During mating season they do -- which is now. Also, the Osprey, at least at Shorecrest, has returned, and they are being very vocal.



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Book review by Aarene Storms: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
by Ryan North and Erica Henderson

Who is the cutest, awesomest, most fun superhero who talks to squirrels? Who eats nuts and kicks butts and hates injustice and jerks? It's The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl!

She has the proportionate strength and agility of a squirrel and she (mostly) looks like a girl (the tail tucked into her jeans gives her a big, awesome bum). She bumps shoulders (and sometimes knocks heads) with Iron Man and Hulk, but mostly hangs out with other college student heros like Chipmunk Hunk and Koi Boy.

What's not to love?

If you've read all the Zita the Spacegirl books and are looking for more, here's your series!

No cussing ("butts" is not a cuss word), no kissing (so far), and no balloon boobs. Extra points for diversity without tokenism and for macadamia nuts, those things are awesome.


The events may not have happened; still, the story is true.  --R. Silvern

Aarene Storms, youth services librarian
Richmond Beach and Lake Forest Park Libraries, KCLS



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Donate your Shorewood graduation caps & gowns

Donate your Shorewood cap and gown
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
If you have any Shorewood High School graduation caps and gowns hanging in your closet that you don’t know what to do with, Shorewood High School would love to take them off your hands.

They are especially in need of these sizes:
  • 5”1”- 5’3”
  • 5”4”-5’6”
  • 5’7”-5’9”
  • but will happily accept all sizes.

Drop them off at either the main office or the counseling office at Shorewood High School during school hours 7am to 3:30pm.

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The future of Ronald Bog - meeting Thursday

Ronald Bog meadow
Photo by Martin deGrazia


Thursday Meeting About Future of Ronald Bog Park, N 175th and Meridian

This Thursday, April 13, 7pm-8:30pm, in Shoreline City Council Chambers at City Hall, the Shoreline Parks Recreation and Cultural Services and Sound Transit will present plans for transforming a portion of Ronald Bog Park into protected wetlands.

The public is encouraged to attend and give comment.

Potential plans could include

  • closing most of the grass meadow to foot traffic
  • relocating the “Kiss” sculpture
  • removing, rebuilding, and relocating the shelter by the lake
  • possibly building footpaths running parallel to I-5 running north/south.


The proposed change to Ronald Bog Park is due to Sound Transit locating wetland mitigation there to replace wetlands being disturbed / removed near the fire station on 155th related to the elevated guideway.

Shoreline City Hall is located at 17500 Midvale Ave. N. For more information see the Sound Transit webpage or email Juniper Nammi at jnammi@shorelinewa.gov.



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Shorewood tennis loses tough match to Edmonds-Woodway

Wesco South Girls Tennis
Shorewood 1  Edmonds- Woodway 6

Singles

1. Sasha Gaeth SW def. Nicole Ung EW 6-0, 6-0

2. Olivia Olson EW def. Bretta Petersen SW 6-2, 6-3

3. Leona Aklipi EW def. Emily McDowell SW 6-2, 6-3

4. Christabel Jamison EW def. Tessa Galey SW 6-1, 6-2

Doubles

1. Hailey Rehnfeldt / Alexi Huffman EW def. Marin Counter / Maddie Bong SW 6-3, 7-5

2. Madey Ruenanen / Mari Cekrezi / EW def. Anna Soper / Summer Cornell SW 6-4, 6-0

3. Noor Momi / Aqhia Liu EW def. Nicole Nelson / Michelle Yang SW 6-3, 6-3

Shorewood lost a tough match to Edmonds-Woodway with the Warriors winning 6-1.


The Thunderbirds WesCo South league record is 1-2 and 3-5 overall.

Sasha Gaeth won her eighth straight set match over her Edmonds-Woodway opponent to remain undefeated.

Shorewood travels to cross town rival Shorecrest Wednesday April 12th with matches starting at 3:30pm.

Coach Arnie Moreno



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Food, dance, music, & fun: Culture Share - Bosnia & Herzegovina

 

Culture Share:  BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA

Saturday, April 29, 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Shoreline City Hall
17500 Midvale Ave N 98133

Free event!  Bring a potluck dish to share.


There will be music, dancing, and food for all to enjoy!  Come meet your neighbors and learn about different cultures.

The Culture Share on Saturday, April 29 will focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina, in partnership with Kud Ljiljan, the youth program of the Islamic Community of Bosniaks in Washington (ICBW).

The City of Shoreline is committed to ensuring a welcoming and safe community for all.



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Importance of individual testing for ADHD

Eastside CHADD: Support and information for families and individuals living with ADHD

Meeting Tuesday, April 18, 2017. 
7 – 9pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Why do We Test Individual Skills and Abilities?

Julie Quamma, Ph.D., Associate Director of the UW Learn Clinic, returns to explain the importance of individual testing to aid in learning, accommodations, and special education.

She will discuss cognitive and educational tests and what they measure. What role do questionnaires play in the diagnosis of ADHD, anxiety, and depression? How do we assess memory, executive function, and processing speed? When should we seek an evaluation?

Eastside CHADD is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. Donations accepted to help defray costs. Members – Free; Non-Members: Suggested Donation - $5

CHADD does not endorse or represent any product, service, publication, medication or treatment.

Note that construction is taking place near Evergreen Healthcare. See the webpage for detour information.



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Last day to order Veteran's Bricks is Friday, April 28

Photo by Shari Winstead
Friday, April 28, 2017 is the deadline for ordering Veteran’s Recognition Bricks for Shoreline's Veterans' Memorial next door to City Hall.

This brochure has all the information and an order form.

If you have any questions regarding the brick sales, contact Dwight Stevens at 206-546-2894.




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Firefighters' Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at Saltwater Park

The Campbell boys cash in
from left Corban, Declan, and Arlan
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg


The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Shoreline Firefighters is this Saturday, April 15 at 1pm.

There will be separate age categories UP to age 10.

It will be held in the lower parking lot of Saltwater Park. Parking will be scarce so try to park up top and walk down.

See you there rain or shine!



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Garden beds available at Ballinger Community Garden



Six 4x8 garden beds are available at the Ballinger Community Garden behind Aldercrest Elementary, 2800 NE 200th St, Shoreline 98155

Beautiful sunny spot, well-established garden with a friendly community of gardeners.

In addition, volunteers are needed to plant and harvest gardens that grow produce for Hopelink.

Email Joyce Lingerfelt if you are interested and she will arrange a tour.

Correction: original article listed the wrong elementary school
Updated 4/11/2917

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Gratitude for 9-1-1 and the dispatchers



April 9-15, 2017 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week -- a week to celebrate the hard working men and women behind the scenes keeping our community safe.

In this day of cell phones, instant messaging, and Wi-Fi available even at the local coffee shop, it’s important that we all take a moment and appreciate how technology has influenced our daily lives.

It wasn’t that long ago (before 1969 in fact) that if you had an emergency and needed assistance from the local police or fire station, you had to know or look up their phone number (or have it written down somewhere handy).

Thankfully, in 1967, the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended that a nationwide, “single number be established” for reporting emergency situations.

A month later, 911 became available for the first time.

9-1-1 call receivers and dispatchers are a critical part of public safety.

“The first person a citizen usually has contact with in a crisis is the person who answers the phone when they call 9-1-1,” said King County Sheriff John Urquhart.  “Additionally our dispatchers are a life line for our deputies.  9-1-1 call receivers and dispatchers are a critical part of public safety.”

The King County Sheriff’s Office proudly supports the men and women who answer the calls and dispatch our deputies.  They are an invaluable resource for the Sheriff’s Office and we proudly recognize these professionals who are committed to excellence.



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Dances of Universal Peace on Friday

Dances of Universal Peace are a group of simple dances to live music.

The focus of each dance is in the singing of a particular sacred phrase or phrases inspired by a large variety of religious and spiritual traditions from around the world.

No experience necessary. All dances are taught.

Friday, April 14 at 7:30pm (every second Friday) at Shoreline Community Acupuncture - 18505 Firlands Ave N, Shoreline 98133.

Small donation accepted but no one turned away for lack of funds. Fragrance free please.

For more information, contact David Matthews at 206-272-0580.



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Shorewood tennis player named Athlete of the Week

Sasha Gaeth, WIAA Female Tennis Player of the Week
Photo by Arnie Moreno
Sasha Gaeth, a Sophomore from Shorewood High School, was nominated by a community member and selected by WIAA staff as one of the Athletes of the Week for achievements in Tennis.

Gaeth won her seventh straight set match, helping her team knock off Meadowdale last week.

In recognition of the accomplishment, each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director, Mike Colbrese; a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week t-shirt; and a certificate. Winners are also posted to the WIAA website.



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Sculptors Workshop spring studio sale in Edmonds

Sculptors Workshop is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. Join us at our spring studio sale and support the local arts.
Decorative and functional pottery handcrafted by Sculptors' Workshop members include garden art, vases, platters, mugs, plates and bowls.

The Spring sale will be held May 5 and 6 (one week earlier than previous years). During the sale and throughout the month of May, see numerous interpretations from Sculptors Workshop as we explore the simple yet complex subject of “Black and White” in a show at the Anderson Center's gallery.

For more information about the sale and show, visit the Sculptors Workshop's Facebook page
Friday and Saturday, May 5-6 (Friday 1 - 8 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm)
Frances Anderson Center (Rm. 210) at 700 Dayton St., Edmonds



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46th Democrats candidate forum for Seattle Mayor and City Council


General Meeting - April 20, 2017
Refreshments and Socializing - 6:30 PM
Meeting Begins - 7:00 PM 

Seattle Mennonite Church
3200 NE 125th St Seattle, WA 98125 


46th District Democrats will hold their membership meeting on April 20th. They'll be joined by the Seattle Mayoral and City Council candidates to discuss their plans for the city and answer questions. 

This is the best opportunity before the 46th's endorsement meeting on May 25 to meet and hear from the candidates in person.

Email any questions you'd like the moderator to ask by Tuesday, April 18th.

Following the forum, PCO's will finish approving the Endorsement Rules for the 2017-2019 biennium.

The 46th District Democrats includes Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and northeast Seattle.



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Female veterans from five branches of service tell their stories at American Legion meeting

From left are Larry Fischer, Sgt. Edith Kehrer, Major Bridget Guerrero, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathy Nylen, Staff Sergeant Christina Frappier, and Commander Jillian Malzone.


Text and photos by Jerry Pickard

On Tuesday April 4, 2017 female veterans representing all five branches of the service related their time in service to members and guests of the American Legion Post 227 in Shoreline. 

Sgt. Edith Kehrer represented the U.S. Army. Her Military Occupational Specialty was 98c Radio Operator/Intel. After her husband died, leaving her a single mother, she joined the Army in 1973. She was sent to Missouri for Basic Training. It got down to 50 below zero during the winter she was there.

After completing Basic Training she was sent to Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas for her 98c Advanced Individual Training. She remembers the base as being dry and hot with lots of rattlesnakes. While there she also studied Cryptology.

After Advanced Individual Training she was sent to Ft. Hood Texas as her first permanent duty station. While at Ft. Hood she was assigned as a 2 1/2 Ton truck driver towing an equipment trailer. 

She was offered a post in Germany if she would extend her enlistment by four years. She agreed and she and her daughter left for Germany.

Edith spent much time in the field exercises on strategic assignments. While in the field she left her daughter with a family on base. She was a jeep driver towing a trailer with their radios, antennas, and field equipment. In the field, sleeping quarters were in a large tent or two to a jeep. She helped set up the long range radio antenna system which extended above the tree tops for the Tactical Operating Center (TOC). 

She trained to drive an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) but was never assigned to drive one. To pass her required Physical Training (PT) test she ran a Marathon and got a pass for it. While in Germany she was able to vacation in Rome, Paris, and Norway. She went to London with a base Girl Scout Troop.

Commander White with Major Bridget Guerrero


Major Bridget Guerrero represented the U.S. Marines. She said that she was a tomboy growing up and enjoyed competing with the boys. In college she joined the Marine ROTC and graduated as a Marine Officer. She ran marathons with a mostly male running team.

She went to the Amphibious Warfare School where she was an outstanding student. While at the school she was approached and recruited to an Army Special Forces unit. She spent four years with them doing many highly dangerous jobs. She is credited with 110 jumps while in jump school. She competed in a military decathlon and won.

She served in Bosnia and after 9/11 she was sent to Washington D.C. to set up an Operations Center. She was awarded Intelligence Officer Of The Year for her performance there. She is married and has three sons, two in the Marines and one in the FBI.

Petty Officer 2nd. Class Kathy Nylen represented the U.S. Navy. Kathy grew up in Edmonds and was urged to join the Navy after graduation from high school. The Navy offered her three career options: Storekeeper, Hull Technician, or Dental Technician. She selected the Navy's Dental Technician School. After Naval Basic Training she was sent to Naval Training Center San Diego for the Dental Technician school.

After completing Dental Technician school she was sent to her first duty station at USMCTC Parris Island. After Parris Island she was reassigned to Newfoundland where she met and married her husband. While in Newfoundland her father was diagnosed with cancer. Kathy applied for and was reassigned to Naval Station Bremerton to be close to her father. Her husband was reassigned to nearby Naval Station Bangor. While in Bremerton she got divorced and became a single mother.

After her father died she was assigned to TAH20 U.S. Hospital ship Comfort. In June through August of 1994 she participated in Operation Sea Signal, the first ever U.S. Afloat Migrant Processing Center after the Haitian earthquake. The Navy provided basic support services, food and housing to the refugees. Her department had one operating room and a fifty bed Inpatient Unit. She also deployed in Operation Uphold Democracy from September to October of 1994. This assignment required her to sign an agreement as to where and who her children would be living with while she was deployed. She signed and made one deployment. When she returned to port she picked up her children from Indiana and took them to her base. The day after she picked up her children she got new orders to deploy again immediately. She didn't have time to find long term child care so she was forced to retire from the Navy. She retired in October of 1994.

Staff Sgt. Christina Frappier represented the U.S. Air Force. Christina was an Air Force Brat. Her Father served 25 years before retiring. He was working as a recruiter when she joined on the Delayed Enlistment Program. She graduated from high school in 1987. In January of 1988 she went to Basic Training at Lackland AFB in Texas for six weeks. After completing Basic she went to Lowry AFB in Denver, Colorado for eight weeks of electronics training and then on to Cannon AFB in New Mexico for another six weeks of training on the F-111 Airframe Avionics. The F-111 is capable of speeds of Mach 2.5 or more. Mach 1 is the speed of sound and takes 4.689 seconds to travel one mile. In June of 1988 she arrived at her first permanent duty station at Pease AFB in New Hampshire. She had spent her first three years in high school at Pease so she met with old school friends while there. 

The base was under Strategic Air Command rules with Nuclear capabilities. Everyone had to contend with the Alert Facility with its NO-LONE ZONE rule. This meant that at NO time whatsoever can you be alone in this area. This made for some interesting working conditions. 

In August of 1990 she was reassigned to RAF Upper Heyford in England. Then Desert Storm happened and her unit flew almost 1800 missions dropping 4700 tons of munitions in a month. She went to numerous Temporary Duty Assignments during this time such as Nellis AFB in Las Vegas Nv., Zaragoza, Spain and Mountain Home, Idaho.

In August of 1994 she was assigned to Cannon AFB in New Mexico still working on the F-111 airframe. Here she also got many temporary assignments to Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Eglin AFB in Florida, and to RAF Lakenheath in England.

In September of 1994 she was sent to Kadena AFB in Okinawa, Japan to work on F-15's, a smaller aircraft with smaller munitions and fuel loads. She got a few temporary duty assignments to Malaysia and upper Japan. While on assignment to upper Japan, Christina was notified that her father had suffered a massive heart attack and she had to go home. Unfortunately he did not survive. She soon left the Air Force and used her skills working on automobiles.

Commander White and Commander Jillian Malzone

Lastly, Commander Jillian Malzone represented the U.S. Coast Guard. Commander Malzone currently serves as Chief of the Contingency Plans and Force Readiness Branch at Sector Puget Sound. She is responsible for ensuring Sector Puget Sound is ready to respond to all emergencies, ranging from earthquakes to large scale oil spills to mass personnel rescue operations, with updated, tested, and proven contingency plans. She is also responsible for the readiness for operations and mobilization of Sector Puget Sound's small boats, eight cutters, and its 180 person work force.

Prior to her assignment at Sector Puget Sound, Commander Malzone was assigned to the White House from 2014 to 2016. As the U.S. Coast Guard Military Aide to the President she performed a wide array of functions that ensured that the President was able to execute duties as Commander in Chief, Head of State, and Chief Executive. Previous assignments also include Office of Personnel Management from 2011to 2014, where she was responsible for managing the careers of more than a thousand officers across various specialties and paygrades.

Commander Malzone is an experienced cutterman, having earned her designation as a Deck Watch Officer in 2001. She has served underway in support of numerous search and rescue missions, drug and alien interdiction missions throughout the Caribbean, fisheries patrols among the outlaying Pacific islands, icebreaking support along the New England coast, and waterways management throughout vital shipping lanes. She served as the Executive Officer onboard USCGC Kukui (WLB 203) in Honolulu, Hawaii, Operations Officer on USCGC Willow (WLB 202) in Newport, Rhode Island and Combat Information Center Officer onboard USCGC Gallatin (WHEC 721).

Commander Malzone is a native of New Jersey and was commissioned through the United States Coast Guard Academy, graduating with Honors in 2000. Her military awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (1 Gold Star). Commander Malzone holds a Master's Degree in Computational Operations Research from The College of William and Mary.



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