[LincolnTalk] ISO: Contractor(s) Recommendation for historic home - clapboard, windows, and insulation

[Kim Jalet]

Does anyone know a good place that can do clapboard restoration on an
historic home?  They would also need to be knowledgeable about window
restoration and ways to properly insulate sections of an old home that are
not well insulated.

Thank you, Kim, Brooks Road
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[LincolnTalk] Use for styrofoam cooler

[Kim Jalet]

Can anyone make use of a styrofoam cooler?  Someone sent me a gift, and it
came in one.

It’s around a foot wide and high.

Pickup 19 North Lincoln, but I might be willing to deliver.

Best, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] 2 Tickets Available to Harry Connick Jr. w/BSO Tonight 7:30, Keith Lockhart Conducting

[Kim Jalet]

Good Morning,

Unfortunately, my husband has gotten sick, and we will be unable to use the
tickets I got for his birthday.  I have TWO tickets to TONIGHT'S 7:30 show
at Symphony Hall with Keith Lockhart conducting the BSO with Harry Connick
Jr.  The show is sold out, and I'm looking to recoup what I paid for them.

Seats are first balcony right, row c, seats 39 and 40.  The cost is $216.
I can email the buyer the tickets.

Please let me know if you would like them - it looks like it will be a
wonderful show!

Best, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Family coming to town? College student want own space? Home Available for Week in Summer

[Kim Jalet]

Dear LT,

If you have family coming to town this summer who would like free lodging
in exchange for caring for two cats and some watering, please let me know.
We will be away for about a week and would love to have someone here to use
our home.  We would also be open to paying a college student who is home
for the summer and would like their own space for a week.  If interested,
please respond directly to me and tell me what dates would work for you.
If they line up with our travel dates, hopefully we can work something out!

Sincerely, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Lots of Bargains to be had - Come on down!

[Kim Jalet]

With less than 2 hours left to the Holiday Green Market, there are still
lots of great items at bargain prices!  Until 3pm, visit the Reed Gym at
the Lincoln School and get some sustainable shopping done, support PTO and
the Student Council and tables selling for charity.

Thank you, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] TODAY Dec. 3! Holiday Green Market 11-3

[Kim Jalet]

Looking for something to do this rainy day?  Need some great holiday
gifts?  Come to the First Annual Holiday Green Market sponsored by the
LPTO!  We have legos, dress-up clothing, home goods, jewelry,
chair massages, and more!

It's at the school (6 Ballfield Rd.) in the Reed Gym from 11-3 today!

 Check out some of the great items people will be selling
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lincolngreenmarket/?mibextid=c7yyfP.

Save some green while shopping green!

Hope to see you there!

Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Sustainably This Sunday

[Kim Jalet]

Save some green while shopping green at the LPTO's (Lincoln Parent Teacher
Organization) First Annual Holiday Green Market on Sunday, Dec. 3, from
11-3 in the Reed Gym at the Lincoln Public Schools (6 Ballfield Rd.).  We
will have LEGO sets, honey, vintage jewelry, children's clothing, books,
games, puzzles, and so much more!

This is a community yard sale where you will be able to find unique gifts,
new-to-you toys, home goods, and gadgets at a great price.  Check out some
of the great items vendors will be selling at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lincolngreenmarket/?mibextid=c7yyfP.
Vendors will accept cash and, in some cases, Venmo.  One lucky shopper will
win a chair massage from Jai Kaur Healing Arts who will also be selling her
Transcendent T-shirt.

There is so much opportunity to do good here!  Normalize second-hand giving
while saving items from landfills, support the charities some vendors are
selling items to benefit, and bring any winter coats, snow pants, or boots
to place in the bin at the Market for LPS students in need.

After you stop by the Holiday Green Market, don't forget to stop by First
Parish Lincoln for their Touch of Christmas Fair from 12 - 3 for
wreaths, handmade crafts, baked goods and more!

We hope you'll join us!

Best, Kim Jalet (LPTO & Brooks Rd.)
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[LincolnTalk] Still Need Student Volunteers for Community Service Credit

[Kim Jalet]

Dear LT,

Join us for the Holiday Green Market, hosted by the Lincoln PTO on December
3 at Lincoln Public School's Reed Gym from 11 AM to 3 PM. *We're seeking
student volunteers for shifts from 10 AM-4 PM *to assist with various tasks
such as setup, cleanup, assisting vendors, and greeting guests. Shifts are
available from 10 AM-1 PM or 1-4 PM. We will be happy to sign the necessary
paperwork and the Community Service Coordinators have approved this event.
To volunteer, please reach out to confirm your three-hour slot.

Even if you're not volunteering, don't miss this chance to do your holiday
shopping with us!

Sincerely, Kim (LPTO & Brooks Rd.)
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[LincolnTalk] Pet Insurance Recommendations

[Kim Jalet]

Good Afternoon,

We are likely about to adopt a kitten and his mother soon.  Does anyone
have a pet insurer that they have used and liked?  Looking for
recommendations.

Thank you, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Forget Black Friday – Green Sunday is IN - Shop Local Holiday Green Market

[Kim Jalet]

No need to look for deals on Black Friday.  Save some green while shopping
green at the LPTO's (Lincoln Parent Teacher Organization) First Annual
Holiday Green Market on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 11-3 in the Reed Gym at the
Lincoln Public Schools (6 Ballfield Rd).



This is a community yard sale just in time for the holidays!  Socialize
with neighbors and come find unique gifts at this multi-table, indoor
market.  Discover new-to-you toys, home goods, and gadgets at a great price
while normalizing second-hand giving and saving items from landfills.  One
lucky shopper will win a chair massage from Jai Kaur Healing Arts.  Check
out some of the great items people will be selling
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lincolngreenmarket/?mibextid=c7yyfP  Green
is the new black!  (Also, bring some green, as all vendors are accepting
cash; some will also accept Venmo).

Thank you, Kim Jalet (LPTO & Brooks Rd.)
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[LincolnTalk] Needed: LS Students in need of Community Service Hours

[Kim Jalet]

Dear LT,

Join us for the Holiday Green Market, hosted by the Lincoln PTO on December
3 at Lincoln Public School's Reed Gym from 11 AM to 3 PM. *We're seeking
student volunteers for shifts from 10 AM-4 PM *to assist with various tasks
such as setup, cleanup, assisting vendors, and greeting guests. Shifts are
available from 10 AM-1 PM or 1-4 PM. We will be happy to sign the necessary
paperwork and have been in touch with the Community Service Coordinators to
make sure students can receive credit.  To volunteer, please reach out to
confirm your three-hour slot.

Even if you're not volunteering, don't miss this chance to complete your
holiday shopping with us!

Sincerely, Kim (LPTO & Brooks Rd.)
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[LincolnTalk] Moving Boxes Needed & Save the Date - Lincoln Holiday Green Market

[Kim Jalet]

Dear LT,

The LPTO is excited to hold its First Annual Lincoln Holiday Green Market
on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 11 - 3 in the Reed Gym at LPS.  Please save the
date and SAVE SOME GREEN WHILE SHOPPING GREEN.  More details below for
shoppers and potential vendors (there's still room!)

We need quite a few broken down moving boxes ideally, 18-24" cubes, for the
event.  If anyone has some to donate to the cause, please let me know.

This is a community yard sale just in time for the holidays!  Socialize
with neighbors and come find unique gifts at this multi-table, indoor
market.  Discover new-to-you toys, home goods, and gadgets at a great price
while normalizing second-hand giving and saving items from landfills.
Check out some of the great items people will be selling
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lincolngreenmarket/?mibextid=c7yyfP.

Interested in selling?  There are still spaces available.  Fill out the the
form at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe21onQcVRspD1FTD7Vk4iEbE_Lvnph-F95-kYreLDd2dIPKg/viewform?usp=sf_link.
Tables are $20-25 with proceeds benefiting the LPTO, but once you purchase
a space, you keep the profits from whatever you sell!

Thank you, Kim (Brooks Road)
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[LincolnTalk] Help Area Families with Children Experiencing Homelessness this Holiday Season

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Lincoln Talk,



If you're seeking a meaningful way to contribute this holiday season,
consider a donation to assist families in our community who are
experiencing homelessness.  This is my 10th year organizing a Holiday Drive
for Heading Home, an organization located in Boston dedicated to ending
homelessness.  With an ever-increasing need due to the housing crisis,
rising costs, and growing numbers of migrants, your help is more crucial
than ever.



Heading Home encourages donors to contribute to online gift cards and
children’s books, allowing parents to select gifts that best suit the needs
of their children.



Giving online is easy!  You have two options:


   - If you’d like to make a quick donation, simply go to our Somerville
   Moms and Beyond <https://www.justgiving.com/team/somervillemoms-beyond> page
   and click “Donate to a team member” to make the donation in the amount that
   is right for you.
   - However, if you’d like to fundraise with your co-workers, friends,
   and/or family, you can join our team and set up your own fundraising team.
   Explicit directions for doing that are below.

Whatever you choose, please make your donation by November 30th.



Please also consider purchasing children's books for Heading Home through
wish lists at Amazon
<https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12SXSNL0Z5AUV?ref_=wl_share> or Porter
Square Books <https://www.portersquarebooks.com/wishlist/2987> (PSB) by
November 20th.  At PSB, you can use the code HEADINGHOME2023 for a 10%
discount.  Amazon books will ship directly to me, and I will pick up books
from PSB.  If you choose to buy from another vendor, please ship them to me
(email me for address).  I will deliver all books to Heading Home.



To understand the leading role Heading Home plays in helping people get
back on their feet for the long-term, and for a chance to engage with the
development team, please sign up for a virtual presentation and Q session
via this Google form <https://forms.gle/bBzT9mDFxxqw71vg6>.  I will
determine the most popular timeslot and send out an invite.



Please consider making the holidays a little brighter for individuals in
our community.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact
me, and if you give, please send me your email address (jale...@gmail.com)
so I can send an annual notification of the Drive.



Sincerely,

Kim Jalet (Brooks Rd.)



P.S. Please like our Facebook page
<https://www.facebook.com/somervillemomsheadinghomeholidaydrive/>.



P.P.S. A note about receipts for taxes.  I will notify you when I receive
children’s books if you include a gift receipt with your name or email me
your confirmation.  If you buy children’s books, at the end of the Drive, I
will send out an in-kind receipt for your tax records.  If you donate via
the Heading Home website, you will get a donor receipt from them.


*ABOUT HEADING HOME:*

Heading Home is dedicated to eradicating homelessness in Greater Boston,
offering comprehensive support that includes housing, life skills training,
financial literacy, and job training. They serve low-income, homeless, and
formerly homeless individuals and families across various Boston
communities, offering emergency to permanent housing solutions.



Amidst Massachusetts' severe housing crisis, Heading Home is a beacon of
hope, especially for single-parent families, predominantly led by mothers,
and children averaging eight years old. In 2023, they assisted 2,070
clients, 1,128 children, and facilitated transitions for 150 households
from shelters to stable homes—with a remarkable 95% remaining in permanent
housing after a year.



*Setting Up Your Own Fundraising Team:*


   1. Click the link to the “Somerville Moms and Beyond” page
   <https://www.justgiving.com/team/somervillemoms-beyond>.
   2. If you already have an account with Just Giving, login with your
   credentials and skip to step 5.  Otherwise, Click “Sign up” in the top
   right corner of the page.
   3. Enter your name and email address, create a password, and click “sign
   up.”
   4. You will be brought back to the “Somerville Moms and Beyond” page.
   5. Choose “Join the team” in the top right corner of the page.
   6. Click “Create your fundraising page.”
   7. Answer the prompt and click “Next.”
   8. On the “Are you taking part in an activity” page, choose “Just
   fundraising” and click “Next.”
   9. On the “Are you fundraising for an occasion?” page, you can choose
   “No occasion” or choose an occasion (some donors have opted to ask family
   to donate to this in lieu of holiday gifts for them).  Once you’ve decided,
   click “Next.”
   10. Choose your fundraising goal and click next.
   11. Personalize your page as you wish and click “Next: Page cover.”
   12. Click “Next: Finalise.”
   13. Click “Launch my page.”
   14. Click “Check out my page.”  This will take you to your own personal
   page, and you will show up on our main page as a team member

[LincolnTalk] Tomorrow - Last Day of Diaper Drive

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Lincoln Talk:

Tomorrow is the last day of the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive (mbdiapers.org).
If you have loose diapers, you can drop them at my North Lincoln home
(email for my address) or at the bin in the Lincoln Library. You can also
make a donation to be delivered directly to WIC Somerville, which also
serves Lincoln, at our Amazon (https://amzn.to/48y09Cj) or Target (
https://bit.ly/3ZC9mFy) registries.

Thank you to those who have donated already! So far almost 30,000 diapers
have been collected, but according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a
child will go through 8,000 diaper changes before potty training (3,000 in
the first year alone!), so many more are needed to help families receiving
WIC assistance.

Thank you,
Kim Jalet, Brooks Rd.
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[LincolnTalk] Last Week of Annual Diaper Drive - Can Take Loose Diapers Too!

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Lincoln Talk,


If you haven't had a chance to donate diapers to the annual Metro-Boston
Diaper Drive, which I co-coordinate, please do so by Oct. 28. If you’re
able, please donate via our Amazon
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F48y09Cj%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0NIEoB1yM5V4oC0vGZW8Wfqj0A_WU-qMoX68dAk7h6Gq3GxUtux6FKb_Y=AT1h8NXK0D2xZCOrix2YQRCOxgHifoY7_KjqdnmqxgYwsQYJUdt4EXIDHlq-JldkUnFTdYsZtk6HcGQfFJKRRhG49HqmDrVwpyGozqEeJzwDZIP0p4gln05m2-UeYVFgT6IXjrM&__tn__=-UK-R[0]=AT2o8BaWL9dao5oCJptnZMLl8uw3mruRGpiNL4ddYEm4oUUW7H0Tv6H30OAkbIagj8V9gPev-9PPjk8PI3OSUzeIGZEIFOnZizSclPfXnXbtOHnDcpQ05jgZ6R-Qx7vsQ3MQNGD2SILMRh5nMABa7gIjjmw8FeTL2eZSqQ8>
 or Target
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3ZC9mFy%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR16KZkSEdcCROugqZlKy6Bm94BEoRWHT1KpfcFWWcOjnvrwV5aj8i5iBf4=AT350G6USHmWxm2HRT0qQDi8iNMUD1f4-9Td3mwAqw9b4PWKAZdmBK8SMf6ImAmH2qeWhlK47X51ASc96mXKwo4XVUlyoH-PBgbmautrVwwqEmeFaOUxpoGKfW79Gb76RF4-iGg&__tn__=-UK-R[0]=AT2o8BaWL9dao5oCJptnZMLl8uw3mruRGpiNL4ddYEm4oUUW7H0Tv6H30OAkbIagj8V9gPev-9PPjk8PI3OSUzeIGZEIFOnZizSclPfXnXbtOHnDcpQ05jgZ6R-Qx7vsQ3MQNGD2SILMRh5nMABa7gIjjmw8FeTL2eZSqQ8>
registries,
or visit https://www.mbdiapers.org/
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbdiapers.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1VKnb5k6sISTYtFihcpmg5JftiK08vS9jsKlaQLdHDpzTKRMuBV87Pzmo=AT0Rmi9fQscGBBIw93F7qFQTQp6WZ_HOqANDh01PpX4taLf6SvQwnc6YmUec4dHKDBksxwldzyg-SGmAxumya2EldE5c-j9kWRWiy39XTHsaKoa-ANVsGQAzvTPqoKWr_u4FipU&__tn__=-UK-R[0]=AT2o8BaWL9dao5oCJptnZMLl8uw3mruRGpiNL4ddYEm4oUUW7H0Tv6H30OAkbIagj8V9gPev-9PPjk8PI3OSUzeIGZEIFOnZizSclPfXnXbtOHnDcpQ05jgZ6R-Qx7vsQ3MQNGD2SILMRh5nMABa7gIjjmw8FeTL2eZSqQ8>
to
help the 1 in 3 MA families struggling to afford enough diapers for their
children.


Have loose diapers? There is a box in the foyer of the Lincoln Library, and
I can take them at my home.


All diapers go directly to the Somerville WIC office, which serves Lincoln,
Somerville, Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Belmont, Lexington, and
Bedford.


SNAP and WIC benefits do not cover diapers leaving many families to make
difficult decisions between food, diapers, and other needs. Last year,
donations declined for the first time in the history of the Drive, and yet
need continues to grow. Please give if you can and share the Drive with
other families

Thank you!


Sincerely, Kim Jalet, Brooks Road
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[LincolnTalk] Seeking Small Jars

[Kim Jalet]

Hi LT,

I need some small jars with tops (think bigger than a baby food jar,
smaller than a pasta sauce jar) for a kids' project.  Small jelly or ball
jars would be ideal. Does anyone have a bunch that I could pick up?  I'd
need 18-20 of them.  They do not need to be the same size.

Thank you!
Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Help Local Babies Get Diapers

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Lincoln Talk,


If you're a parent, you know how expensive diapers are! The annual
Metro-Boston Diaper Drive that I co-coordinate runs from today through Oct.
28. If you’re able, please donate via our Amazon
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F48y09Cj%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0NIEoB1yM5V4oC0vGZW8Wfqj0A_WU-qMoX68dAk7h6Gq3GxUtux6FKb_Y=AT1h8NXK0D2xZCOrix2YQRCOxgHifoY7_KjqdnmqxgYwsQYJUdt4EXIDHlq-JldkUnFTdYsZtk6HcGQfFJKRRhG49HqmDrVwpyGozqEeJzwDZIP0p4gln05m2-UeYVFgT6IXjrM&__tn__=-UK-R[0]=AT2o8BaWL9dao5oCJptnZMLl8uw3mruRGpiNL4ddYEm4oUUW7H0Tv6H30OAkbIagj8V9gPev-9PPjk8PI3OSUzeIGZEIFOnZizSclPfXnXbtOHnDcpQ05jgZ6R-Qx7vsQ3MQNGD2SILMRh5nMABa7gIjjmw8FeTL2eZSqQ8>
or Target
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3ZC9mFy%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR16KZkSEdcCROugqZlKy6Bm94BEoRWHT1KpfcFWWcOjnvrwV5aj8i5iBf4=AT350G6USHmWxm2HRT0qQDi8iNMUD1f4-9Td3mwAqw9b4PWKAZdmBK8SMf6ImAmH2qeWhlK47X51ASc96mXKwo4XVUlyoH-PBgbmautrVwwqEmeFaOUxpoGKfW79Gb76RF4-iGg&__tn__=-UK-R[0]=AT2o8BaWL9dao5oCJptnZMLl8uw3mruRGpiNL4ddYEm4oUUW7H0Tv6H30OAkbIagj8V9gPev-9PPjk8PI3OSUzeIGZEIFOnZizSclPfXnXbtOHnDcpQ05jgZ6R-Qx7vsQ3MQNGD2SILMRh5nMABa7gIjjmw8FeTL2eZSqQ8>
registries, or visit https://www.mbdiapers.org/
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbdiapers.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1VKnb5k6sISTYtFihcpmg5JftiK08vS9jsKlaQLdHDpzTKRMuBV87Pzmo=AT0Rmi9fQscGBBIw93F7qFQTQp6WZ_HOqANDh01PpX4taLf6SvQwnc6YmUec4dHKDBksxwldzyg-SGmAxumya2EldE5c-j9kWRWiy39XTHsaKoa-ANVsGQAzvTPqoKWr_u4FipU&__tn__=-UK-R[0]=AT2o8BaWL9dao5oCJptnZMLl8uw3mruRGpiNL4ddYEm4oUUW7H0Tv6H30OAkbIagj8V9gPev-9PPjk8PI3OSUzeIGZEIFOnZizSclPfXnXbtOHnDcpQ05jgZ6R-Qx7vsQ3MQNGD2SILMRh5nMABa7gIjjmw8FeTL2eZSqQ8>
to help the 1 in 3 MA families struggling to afford enough diapers for
their children. Have loose diapers? Contact me to find out where you can
drop them. All diapers go directly to the Somerville WIC office, which
serves Lincoln, Somerville, Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Belmont,
Lexington, and Bedford.


SNAP and WIC benefits do not cover diapers leaving many families to make
difficult decisions between food, diapers, and other needs. Last year,
donations declined for the first time in the history of the Drive, and yet
need continues to grow. We get it. Donor fatigue is real, and there is no
shortage of good causes. We continue to believe that ensuring that local
babies have enough diapers is a high priority and fundamental need, and we
can achieve it with your help! Whether or not you can donate, please share
about the Drive widely.

Thank you!


Sincerely, Kim Jalet, Brooks Road
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[LincolnTalk] 2 Tickets Available for the Full Program at Concord Museum

[Kim Jalet]

I have two free reserved tickets that I'll be unable to use for
the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Family Program with the Wampanoag Nation
Singers and Dancers at the Concord Museum.  It's at 10am tomorrow.  Let me
know if you'd like them.

Best, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] AD: House Cleaner Recommendation

[Kim Jalet]

In case anyone is looking for a cleaner, I’d like to recommend ours.  Extreme
Cleaning is a small, woman-owned business.  They are very thorough and
reliable, and they communicate well with us.  When we were considering
moving from Somerville to Lincoln, we put the concern that they might not
come out to Lincoln as a con of moving, but happily they did, and we have
used them for the past 12 years.  They are sweet with our child, love our
pets, and I trust them entirely!  If I can provide any other information,
please feel free to ask me.  You can reach the owner, Lucyana DaSilva at
617-838-6520.
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[LincolnTalk] Ear Piercing for Child

[Kim Jalet]

Hi LT,

Does anyone have a recommendation for getting a 10 year old's ears
pierced?  I think my preference would be without a gun and with a needle.

Any thoughts?

Thanks, Kim
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Re: [LincolnTalk] piano teacher

[Kim Jalet]

Hi Tom,

I recommend Colleen Katatsuki.  Both my daughter and I (a novice) started
taking lessons with Colleen last fall, and we have both come so far in just
a year under her guidance.  She meets students where they're at, and she is
patient and talented.  Over the summer, my daughter willingly practiced
almost daily despite not having scheduled lessons.  You can text her at
718-775-8239, and her email is coll...@shadowtracks.org.

Best, Kim Jalet
Brooks Rd.

On Sat, Sep 23, 2023 at 10:16 AM Tom  wrote:

> Hi - Can anyone recommend a piano teacher for younger kids?
>
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[LincolnTalk] Opened Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Urinary SO & Cat Treats

[Kim Jalet]

Dear LT,

Our kitty recently passed, and we had recently bought a bag of his Royal
Canin Urinary SO food.  Since it's opened, we can't donate it to a shelter,
but this stuff is pricey, so if you have a cat on this diet and would like
the food please let me know.  We are happy for the rest of it to get
eaten.  We also have some opened cat treats (Temptations Seafood Medley).

Let me know if you're interested, and when you would be available for
pickup in North Lincoln.

Best, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Recommendation for Instrument Rental

[Kim Jalet]

My fifth grader will need to rent an instrument this year (specifically a
violin).  The school sent along a short vendor list, but I'd be interested
to know which companies have the best service and value for the price.

Thank you for your suggestions!

Best, Kim (Brooks Rd.)
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[LincolnTalk] Kids' Haircut

[Kim Jalet]

Where do people who aren't talented enough to cut their kid's hair go
around here for a good trim?

Thanks!
Kim, Brooks Rd.
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Travel agent for Disney cruise

[Kim Jalet]

I highly recommend Kaitlyn Kelley (info below). She organized a trip to
Universal for my family, but I know she does Disney and other travel as
well. She was communicative, listened to our budget, offered options, and
provided lots of tips and ideas. She was really wonderful to work with!

Kaitlyn Kelley

*https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynwithsecondstorytravel/
<https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynwithsecondstorytravel/>*

 www.secondstorytravel.com <http://secondstorytravel.com/>

617-785-3608

*Independent Travel Planner*

Second Story Travel LLC

Best, Kim Jalet, Brooks Rd.

On Mon, Jul 31, 2023 at 9:36 PM Cynthia Faulkner 
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>
> Hi. Does anyone know a reliable agent who will call me back and help
> answer some of my questions?  Thank you.
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Piano lessons?

[Kim Jalet]

I second Colleen!  Both my daughter and I (a novice) started taking lessons
with Colleen last fall, and she has been great!  She meets students where
they're at, and she is patient and talented.  You can text her at
718-775-8239, and her email is coll...@shadowtracks.org.

Best, Kim Jalet
Brooks Rd.

On Thu, May 18, 2023 at 6:33 AM Sarah Killick  wrote:

> Colleen Katsuki, right here in Lincoln, is marvelous!
>
> On Wed, May 17, 2023 at 9:48 PM Rob Haslinger 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Everyone
>>
>> We just moved to Lincoln and are looking for a local piano teacher for
>> our 8 year old. She’s a relative beginner with about 8 months of Suzuki
>> book one under her belt. Any recommendations are most appreciated .. our
>> current teacher is great but going back and forth to the city is already
>> becoming wearisome.
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>> Rob
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Mandatory Water Conservation Level 1 Enacted as of May 1st

[Kim Jalet]

I would also be curious to know how much of our overuse is caused by people
watering their established lawns with sprinklers, and I would like to know
how the town plans to reduce this unnecessary water use.

Thank you, Kim Jalet
Brooks Road

On Tue, May 16, 2023 at 8:44 AM LaFalam, Darin 
wrote:

> Ursula,
>
>
>
> Thanks for the question.
>
>
>
> In the past, we have violated our water permit in multiple ways. By
> exceeding our permit allowed 0.53 mgd (million gallon per day) average
> withdrawal from the Charles River Watershed, by exceeding the state goal of
> <10% unaccounted for water and by exceeding the 65 gallons per capita per
> day target.
>
>
>
> We have been working hard to reduce our unaccounted-for water. This is
> water lost through leaks and non-metered use. We have gone to leak
> detection surveys twice a year, compared to the industry standard of once
> every two years. Our unaccounted-for water dropped from 26% in 2021, to a
> preliminary 5% in 2022 (the DEP is still reviewing that report and may
> rebuke some of our leak estimations, though we believe them to be
> accurate).  In 2022, our water use met our limit of 0.53 mgd.
>
>
>
> Obviously, unaccounted for water, average mgd of water withdrawn from the
> watershed and average residential gallons per capita per day (rgpcd) are
> all tied together. The better we do on the unaccounted-for water, the lower
> the average daily water use will be and the lower rgpcd will be.
>
>
>
> To finally answer your question, last years residential gallons per capita
> per day was 73, compared to the DEP goal of 65. We did find some large
> leaks in 2022 and expect this number to be lower in the future.
> Particularly with the towns resident’s cooperation with water conservation.
>
>
>
> Appreciatively,
>
>
>
> Darin
>
>
>
> *From:* Ursula Nowak 
> *Sent:* Monday, May 15, 2023 12:47 PM
> *To:* LaFalam, Darin 
> *Cc:* lincoln@lincolntalk.org
> *Subject:* Re: [LincolnTalk] Water Dept Alert: Mandatory Water
> Conservation Level 1 Enacted as of May 1st
>
>
>
> Thanks, Darin. I would be interested to learn what our per capita usage
> was last year and whether the unusual restrictions last summer brought that
> number down in comparison to previous years.
>
> Ursula
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 15, 2023 at 10:51 AM LaFalam, Darin 
> wrote:
>
> The mandatory seasonal water use restrictions are in effect from May 1st
> until September 30. We are currently in stage 1 water conservation level.
>
>
>
> a)  *Level 1 (Mild Drought): All nonessential outdoor water uses are
> restricted to no more than one day per week, before 9 a.m. and after 5
> p.m., except that watering of ornamentals and flower gardens with drip
> irrigation, hand-held house or watering cans may be permitted.*
>
>
>
> Though the State of Massachusetts has currently not declared a drought, we
> are forced in our Water Management Act Water Permit to be one level more
> strict that the State drought declaration. This is because we exceeded the
> residential gallons per capita per day target of 65 gallons in previous
> years, including 2022.
>
>
>
> Thank you for your attention and compliance in this matter.
>
>
>
> Appreciatively,
>
>
>
> Darin LaFalam
>
> Water Superintendent
>
>
>
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[LincolnTalk] Short Poll to Help Student

[Kim Jalet]

For a project, my daughter is researching women in sports, specifically
soccer.  If you identified as female in high school, please consider
filling out this quick three-question poll to help her with her project.  *You
do not need to have played sports to take the poll*, as the questions ask
whether or not you were ENCOURAGED to play sports and in what year you
graduated.  She is hoping for responses from people of all ages.  No email
or contact information is being collected when you fill out the form, and
the information will only be used in aggregate.

Thank you in advance to everyone who completes the poll!  You'll find it
here: https://forms.gle/GNHm4nTLo8Aw8euR8

All the best, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Anyone Know a David Rogers?

[Kim Jalet]

We received a package for a David Rogers to our address.  No one by that
name loves here. Does anyone know him?

Best, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] ISO: House Sitter Mid-Jan

[Kim Jalet]

Hi LT,

We will be traveling in mid-January and would love to have someone stay
with our older cat at our house during this time.  He doesn't have special
needs, but we'd prefer someone to be here more than just stopping in once
or twice per day.

Ideally, we'd love to pay a commuting college student to have their own
place for about a week, but we would consider other people. If you know
someone, have them reach out.

Best, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Help Area Families with Children Experiencing Homelessness this Holiday Season

[Kim Jalet]

Dear LT,



Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back this holiday season?
Consider donating so that a family in the Boston area experiencing
homelessness or transitioning from homelessness can buy gifts for their
family. This is my 9th year organizing a Holiday Drive for Heading Home, an
organization located in Boston dedicated to ending homelessness.  With the
pandemic and soaring prices, the need is greater than ever.



Heading Home would like to give parents the dignity of choosing gifts for
their children and households.  Therefore, there are three ways to provide
holiday cheer to families with children:


   1.

   Visit
   
https://www.headinghomeinc.org/take-action/volunteer/seasonal-opportunities/heading-home-for-the-holidays/
   to access this year’s Heading Home for the Holidays options, including gift
   card purchasing and holiday card-making.  Please make your donation by
   December 4th.
   2.

   Buy PHYSICAL Stop & Shop gift cards ONLINE in $25 increments OR Venmo
   money to me (@jaletk) by November 19th.  Please follow these buying
   directions
   
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AniinjtCd0yCTmWbdkbP38196ZvjLb0mjlY5tsHIneI/edit?usp=sharing>.
   The Lexington Stop & Shop donates 5% of whatever we buy.  I will deliver
   all the cards to Heading Home.
   3.

   Buy children's books by November 19th that I will deliver to Heading
   Home via the wishlists at Amazon
   <https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/12SXSNL0Z5AUV?ref_=wl_share>
or Porter
   Square Books <https://www.portersquarebooks.com/wishlist/2605> (PSB).
   Use the code HOME2022 at PSB to get 10% off of any of the books on the
   Heading Home wishlist.  Books will ship directly to me.  If you choose to
   buy from a different vendor, please ship them to me (19 Brooks Road,
   Lincoln, MA 01773).



Please consider making the holidays a little brighter for individuals in
our community.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact
me and if you do give, please send me your email address (jale...@gmail.com)
so I can send you a tax receipt and send an annual notification of the
Drive.



Sincerely,

Kim Jalet



P.S. For updates, follow us on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/somervillemomsheadinghomeholidaydrive.



P.P.S. A note about receipts for taxes.  I will notify you when I receive
children’s books.  If you buy Stop & Shop gift cards and/or children’s
books, at the end of the Drive, I will send out an in-kind receipt for your
tax records.  If you donate via the Heading Home website, you will get a
donor receipt from them.

ABOUT HEADING HOME:

Heading Home is an impressive organization that considers the big picture
as they work to fulfill their mission to “end homelessness in Greater
Boston by providing a supported pathway to self-sufficiency that begins
with a home, together with critical services such as life skills, financial
literacy, and job training.”



According to their website, Heading Home “provides emergency, transitional
and permanent housing, and support services, to low-income homeless and
formerly homeless families and individuals in the communities of Boston,
Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Chelsea, Malden, Everett Lawrence, Revere,
and Quincy.”

Massachusetts is the third most expensive place to live in the country.  To
afford a two-bedroom apartment, a parent must work 40 hours a week, 52
weeks a year, and make more than double the minimum wage.  Yet, the average
household income of Heading Home clients is under $14,000 per year.  Ninety
percent of their families are led by a single mother, and the average age
of a child in Heading Home programs is 8 years old.  In fiscal year 2022,
Heading Home served 1,311 clients, 691 children, and helped people in 86
households move out of shelters. By providing both housing and services to
clients, 97% of households remained in permanent housing one year after
leaving a shelter.
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[LincolnTalk] ISO: Vase Filler Marbles

[Kim Jalet]

Hi LT,

We are re-doing our 9-year-old's room and have a craft project for which I
will need a lot of vase filler marbles (the kind that are flat on one
side).  Color does not matter, as they will be spray painted.

I know from my own craft projects that I often have supplies left over, so
I thought I'd ask if anyone had some lying around.  Happy to pay, but I'd
rather not buy new.

Thanks! Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Please Donate Diapers to Help Area Families in Need

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Neighbors,

There's still time to donate to the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive. Help us
reach our goal of getting 70,000 diapers onto local babies!
https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/kerstin-sinkevicius-kim-jalet-october-2022-medford/1CT4U7NV15QUK.
You can also give via mbdiapers.org. Thank you to everyone who has already
given (at last count, we had 20,938 diapers), and please spread the word!

All the best, Kim Jalet, Brooks Road
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[LincolnTalk] Help the 1 in 3 MA families struggling to buy enough diapers for their children

[Kim Jalet]

Dear LT:

Did you know that SNAP and WIC benefits do not cover diapers?  With Kerstin
Sinkevicius, another Lincoln mom, I coordinate the annual Metro-Boston
Diaper Drive.  Please consider donating to help the 1 in 3 MA families
struggling to buy enough diapers for their children.  All diapers are
donated to the Somerville WIC office, which serves Lincoln, Somerville,
Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Lexington, Bedford, and Belmont.
Currently this WIC office serves almost 4650 mothers and their young
children.

Please visit mbdiapers.org to make a donation, or click directly on these
links to the Amazon
<https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/kerstin-sinkevicius-kim-jalet-october-2022-medford/1CT4U7NV15QUK>
and Target
<https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=2de736d0-3f29-11ed-86a3-f95b49ea0e05=BABY>
registries.  You can read more about why diaper drives like the
Metro-Boston Diaper Drive are so important HERE
<https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/06/01/diaper-banks-inflation-parents-babies-expensive>.
Please share the Drive widely. I also have a flyer I can send to anyone who
would like to post it at a local business. This year’s Drive will be from
October 16 - 29.  Help us get 70,000 diapers onto the bottoms of babies in
the Metro-Boston area!

Thank you for your support,
Kim Jalet (Brooks Road)
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[LincolnTalk] ISO: Battery-powered tea lights

[Kim Jalet]

Hi LT: Does anyone have a bunch of those battery-powered tea lights laying
around?   Happy to buy them from someone; I just prefer not to buy them
new.  I need them to make some Harry Potter hanging candles for an upcoming
Halloween-themed party.  I need a minimum of 12, but can use more.

Thank you!

(like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Flameless-Tealight-Candles-Celebration/dp/B09K7MPKY9/ref=asc_df_B09K7MPKY9/?tag=hyprod-20=df0=563646982923==g=798120422039057730c===9001876=pla-1540422989496=1
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[LincolnTalk] Want to Borrow Items for Harry Potter-Themed Halloween Party

[Kim Jalet]

Hi everyone,


We are having a Harry Potter-themed Halloween party for my HP-obsessed
9-year-old and some of her equally obsessed friends.


To that end, I would love to borrow the following items:


   1. An empty bird cage (we will be putting a stuffed owl inside)
   2. Fancy, but not valuable, candelabras to add Hogwarts atmosphere
   3. A light-up Christmas deer (to look like Harry Potter's patronus)
   4. Any fun Harry Potter stuff that you'd be willing to lend.

Thank you!

Kim Jalet
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[LincolnTalk] All set on wheelchair

[Kim Jalet]

Thank you everyone for the generous offers and for the information about
the COA.

I so appreciate the help!

Warmly, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] ISO: Wheelchair to Borrow

[Kim Jalet]

Good Evening,

I have an older family member experiencing a bad case of sciatica and we
are scheduled to go see a play next Tuesday evening.  I'm wondering if
anyone knows of a way to get a loaner if the condition persists and we
should need it.

Thanks for any leads!

Best, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] ISO: Diving rings/sticks/toys

[Kim Jalet]

My daughter has asked for some diving rings to play with at the pool
(sticks or other diving toys will do too).  I thought I'd ask here to see
if anyone had some they were ready to sell before buying new.

Thanks, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] FS: LEGO Friends Sets - With Manuels - Mostly Complete

[Kim Jalet]

Hi LT,
I have three LEGO Friends sets that my daughter would like to sell to pay
for new LEGO sets. All have manuals, but no boxes. Take all for $115 or buy
individually.

They are:
$35 LEGO Friends Snow Resort Chalet 41323: Features a 2-story log cabin
with outdoor hot tub, kitchen, lounge area with fireplace, dining area with
table and chairs, upstairs bedroom with 3 beds and a snowmobile. There are
about 5 non-essential pieces missing and a couple of pieces for which we
substituted a different color.
$55 Lego Friends Mia Snow Resort Ski Lift 41324 - With Manual: Build your
own Snow Resort Ski Life, featuring ski lift with winch function, ski slope
with slide function, mountaintop restaurant, and more. 1 piece missing, and
two pieces were substituted in a different color. No box. 1 minor piece
missing, and two pieces have substituted colors.
$35 LEGO Friends Beach House 41037 - With Manuel - missing wind surf board
and a few minor pieces: Two-story building features a terrace with
swiveling chairs, kitchen with a bar, jetty, outside stairs leading to the
upper floor. Also features a bedroom with TV, radio, bunk/sofa bed,
bathroom with toilet and shower with a palm leaf and a balcony with a
telescope, and more. No box.
x-posted

Thanks, Kim Jalet
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Re: [LincolnTalk] ALERT: COMPLETE OUTDOOR WATERING BAN

[Kim Jalet]

Can someone clarify what this means for those of us with vegetable
gardens?  Also, I assume if we have annual flowers we are to let them die?

Thank you, Kim

On Sun, Jul 24, 2022 at 9:32 PM Ruth Ann Hendrickson 
wrote:

> *OUTDOOR WATERING BAN CALLED BY STATE: LINCOLN GOES TO STAGE 4 WATERING
> RESTRICTION*
>
> On July 21, with the majority of the state currently experiencing elevated
> temperatures and forecasts predicting little to no meaningful
> precipitation, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card
> today declared a Level 3-Critical Drought in the Northeast and Central
> Regions of the state.
>
> *This means Lincoln Water Department is moving to Lincoln’s Stage 4*
> Drought Protocol, our highest level. We revised our Stage 4 this spring to
> bring it into compliance with the state protocols. Stage 4 now stipulates:
>
> >>>* NO NON-ESSENTIAL OUTDOOR WATERING, NOT EVEN HAND WATERING<<<*
>
> NOTE: Agricultural watering for commercial farming is considered essential
>
> *Don’t panic, an established lawn can handle a drought* like this. Below
> Is a link to a treatise on managing your lawn during a drought. It’s an ad
> I found on-line, but it’s very well written:
>
>
> https://theturfgrassgroup.com/turf-care/caring-for-your-lawn-before-during-and-after-a-drought/
>
> Key points:
>
> 1.   An established lawn can survive without water for 2 -3 weeks. It
> is better to let it go dormant than to keep it going with too little water.
>
> 2.   A dormant lawn requires only ¼ to ½ inch of water every 2 – 4
> weeks to keep it alive. Check the white area at the base of the plant. If
> it still off-white, it is OK. If it is starting to turn brown, time to give
> it a light watering as above so as to preserve it without bringing it out
> of dormancy
>
> 3.   Stay off the grass while it is dormant.
>
> *Most established shrubs can also survive a drought.* A heavy mulch helps
> to preserve moisture.
>
> This will be a difficult time for all of us, but these actions are
> essential to save the rivers, streams, ground water, and native flora and
> fauna.
>
>
>
> *Summary of Restrictions *
>
> *Allowed Activity*
>
> *Time of day*
>
> *Stage 1*
>
>
> *Stage 2 *(2 days per week)
>
>
> *Stage 3 *(1 day per week)
>
> *Stage 4*
>
> *Handheld watering*
>
> 6PM-9AM
>
> Any day
>
> Any day
>
> Any day
>
> Not allowed
>
>
> *Above-ground/ in-ground sprinklers*
>
> 7PM-7AM
>
> Every
>
> By house number
> Even = Tues/Sat
> Odd = Wed/Sun
>
> By house number
> Even = Sat
> Odd = Sun
>
> Not allowed
>
> *Soaker hoses*
>
> Any time
>
>
>
> 2 days per week
>
> I day per week
>
> Not allowed
>
> *Drip irrigation*
>
> Any time
>
>
>
> 2 days per week
>
> I day per week
>
> I day per week
>
> *New lawns*
>
> Install
>
>
>
> Watering
>
> Any time
>
>
>
> Any time
>
> June, Sep only+20 days of daily watering
>
> Then 2 days per week only
>
> June, Sep only
>
> I day per week
>
> Not allowed
>
> *Washing vehicles*
>
> Any time
>
> Allowed
>
> Use commercial
>
> Use commercial
>
> Use commercial
>
> *Washing buildings, pavement*
>
> Any time
>
> Allowed
>
> Not allowed
>
> Not allowed
>
> Not allowed
>
> *Swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, Jacuzzis*
>
> Any time
>
> Allowed
>
> One fill per season for new or repair
>
> Topping off only
> 3” per month
>
> Topping off or refill
> Not Allowed
>
> *Car wash fundraisers*
>
> Any time
>
> Allowed
>
> Allowed
>
> Not allowed
>
> Not allowed
>
> *Games or toys with continuous water *
>
> Any time
>
> Allowed
>
> Allowed 30 mins/day on the assigned watering day
>
> Allowed 30 mins/day on the assigned watering day
>
> Not allowed
>
> *Lincoln Water Department*
>
> *Released by Ruth Ann Hendrickson, Water Commission Chair*
>
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[LincolnTalk] FS: Dolls and accessories

[Kim Jalet]

Everything a doll-loving child could need. $30 or best offer.

Included:
2 dolls (one older and a bit worn, another in good shape that can take
batteries to make sounds but doesn’t have to)
Stroller
High chair
Wooden cradle
Assorted outfits
Baby carrier
Assorted blankets, bibs, and feeding supplies
Crocheted mermaid tail
Diaper bag
Even a seat that attaches to a bike with a helmet (but without mounting
hardware)

Willing to deliver in town.
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[LincolnTalk] FS: Books for the Young Unicorn Lover

[Kim Jalet]

We are cleaning out my daughter's bookshelves to make room for a run to the
used book store to replenish for the summer.  She has read, loved, and
outgrown the unicorn books below.

There are 6 series (in some cases she stopped reading before the series
ended, so we may not have the final book/s) and one first book in a series
for *a total of 58 books*.  All books are in excellent-to-good used
condition, and almost all are paperback.

Where I could find them, I included the recommended grades and ages, but in
several cases my daughter read them a bit earlier than recommended, and I
can imagine an older child enjoying them for light reading, so it just
depends on your reader.

*Buy a series for the prices listed below or take all for $140.  If you buy
them all, I'm willing to deliver anywhere in Lincoln this week.  Otherwise,
pickup in North Lincoln.*

*Fairy Unicorns*, books 1-6 [recommended for ages 5-7] $15

*Fairy Ponies*, books 1-5 [recommended for ages 5-7] $13

*My Secret Unicorn* series, books 1-14 [recommended for grades 1-4, ages
6-8] $35

*Unicorn Academy*, books 1-16  (recommended for grades 1-4, ages 6-8) Note:
Some of these are the British version and have some British spellings. $40

*Unicorn Princesses*, books 1-10 [recommended for grades 3-4, ages 7-10] $25

*Unicorn Island*, hardcover book 1 [recommended for grades 4-6, ages 8-12]
$3

*Unicorn School*, books 1-6 [recommended for ages 8-12] $15
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[LincolnTalk] Thank You SAGA for a Wonderful Pride Celebration

[Kim Jalet]

I just wanted to give a shout-out to SAGA, the Sexuality & Gender Alliance
at Lincoln Schools and their advisors for the wonderful Pride celebration
they hosted today.  The students were so well-spoken, the guest speaker
from BAGLY (The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
Youth)  had a powerful story to tell, and the STEP team was very
entertaining.  It was clear how much care and thought went into everything;
the students and their advisors should be very proud!

It was also nice to see so many come out to be part of the Caregiver Wall
of Support and to see that the event was well-attended.  My daughter and
her friend had a great time!

We look forward to this being an annual event in town.

Sincerely, Kim and Brian Jalet
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[LincolnTalk] Furniture Disassembly

[Kim Jalet]

We bought a chair that we would like to get through the narrow doorways of
our very old home.  Has anyone used a furniture disassembly service
for this purpose that they can recommend?

Thanks, Kim
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Recycle old rags?

[Kim Jalet]

There are textile bins at the school and at the transfer station.

Best, Kim

On Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 12:22 PM Nicholas Ribush 
wrote:

> We have quite a large amount of old towels, sheets etc, unusable for
> anything much. Is there someplace that recycles such or do we just chuck
> them into the landfill?
>
> Thank you,
>
> n.
>
> Dr. Nicholas Ribush
> 6 Goose Pond Rd.
> Lincoln MA 01773
> USA
> (617) 877-1610
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[LincolnTalk] Update on Malagasy Boy Arrested for Stealing Food

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Neighbors,

I got word today that, after being held since Sunday, the boy I wrote about
yesterday has been released.  He has to appear again in court on 2/24 so
the judge can assess his progress, and then he will be monitored for 6
months.  He has two adult sisters who will have to help more, but they are
both struggling too.  Ony, my contact at Ankizy Gasy, has decided that they
will use the money sent from Lincoln to buy rice for the family on the
weekends for those six months to help ensure that the boy can stay out of
trouble.  During the week, the boys will get food at school, which should
reopen soon.  Ankizy Gasy feeds students at three schools.  Any additional
funds will go to feed the many children they support who are currently in
crisis following the two devastating cyclones that hit the island.

My deepest gratitude to those who have already made a donation.  If you
would still like to donate, the need is tremendous.  The link is
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HLBH42YE64TV2.  Donations
are in Euros, and are not tax deductible since it is not a US charity, but
I can personally vouch for the woman distributing the aid.

Warmly, Kim Jalet (Brooks Road)
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[LincolnTalk] 13-Year-Old in Madagascar Arrested for Stealing Food after Devastating Cyclone

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Neighbors,



In 2005, I had the privilege to teach for a month in Madagascar, and I met
a woman named Ony who now works for an NGO called Ankizy Gasy, fighting
hunger and illiteracy in Madagascar.



Since Madagascar rarely makes the news in the US, you may not know that
Madagascar has suffered two disastrous cyclones recently (see:
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/madagascar-death-toll-cyclone-batsirai-rises-80-state-agency-2022-02-09/)
.  Normally Ankizy Gasy feeds 440 children that the foundation helps
support with school fees and meals, plus children at 3 different schools
where they often receive their only full meal of the day.  With schools
closed, Ankizy Gasy finds themselves trying to get food to the families of
these approximately 1000 children.  Some families are coming to Ony’s
office to receive rice, and she and the foundation’s social worker are
traveling to the homes of farther flung families.



Yesterday, she learned that two of the children the foundation supports
were arrested, accused of stealing 18 kg. of rice and a cooking pot.  One
of the children (pictured below) is 13 years old, an orphan, and has
siblings to help.  Therefore, I feel compelled to write asking you to make
a donation in ANY amount.  Even $5 will go a long way to helping feed these
children and their families at this very difficult time.



You can donate quickly at
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HLBH42YE64TV2 using PayPal
or a credit or debit card.  Please be aware that this is an overseas NGO,
so your donation will not be tax deductible, and the amounts are in Euros (
xe.com is a handy conversion site).



I know we all have causes near and dear to our hearts, but if you can make
even a small donation to this worthy cause, I would be so grateful.  Please
feel free to reach out with any questions.



Warmly, Kim



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Re: [LincolnTalk] Textiles recycling

[Kim Jalet]

Do both textile bins help the school, or only the one actually on school
grounds.

Thanks for the clarification, Kim

On Wed, Jan 26, 2022 at 9:29 AM Lisa via Lincoln 
wrote:

> The one that was by the Smith school entrance is now located close to
> the entrance to the Hartwell buildings (Magic Garden, etc.) I believe.
>
> Lisa
>
> -- Original Message --
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> To: "Lincoln Talks" 
> Sent: 1/26/2022 8:39:30 AM
> Subject: [LincolnTalk] Textiles recycling
>
> >Can someone tell me where the textile recycling bins are located? The one
> at the school appears to be gone.  Thanks.
> >
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[LincolnTalk] Liver Anyone?

[Kim Jalet]

We have a kitty who is facing some health problems, so in an effort to give
him a bit of a treat, we bought some liver that he promptly turned his nose
up at.  It’s an odd offer, I know,  but it pains us for it to go to waste,
so if anyone would like it for their family, feline, canine, or human, we’d
be happy to pass it on. It’s beef liver bought this past weekend. Half is
frozen raw, and half is already fried.  Available in North Lincoln.

Best, Kim
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Moving company

[Kim Jalet]

I recommend Precision Moving Company. They haven’t moved us personally, but
for years they have been donating their services to move items I collect
for a holiday drive I run. They are always professional and so nice. And
obviously they care about the community in which they operate.

All the best, Kim

On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 9:42 AM DEBBY ADAMS via Lincoln <
lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote:

> ISO a reputable local moving company for a move within Lincoln.
> Thanks for suggestions!
>
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[LincolnTalk] Free: Hills Science Diet z/d for Cats

[Kim Jalet]

Dear LT:

We lost one of our kitties who was on Hills Science Diet z/d.  Therefore,
we have an opened bag of dry and about a case of wet to give away.  The dry
has been opened for about 4 months, but it's been in a covered container.

Let me know if you can use these.  Pickup in North Lincoln.

Best, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] ISO: Clue Board Game (Complete)

[Kim Jalet]

I'd like to buy a complete Clue board game for my daughter for the
holidays, but we prefer to buy used, where possible.  Before I search eBay
and the like, I thought I'd ask if anyone had one collecting dust that they
wanted to sell.  Please let me know if you have one with all the cards and
pieces in good condition.

Thank you, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Still Time to Sign Up To Support a Family Experiencing Homelessness this Holiday Season

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Families,



It’s not too late to help someone who is experiencing homelessness or
transitioning from homelessness this holiday season.  There are still 40
families, clients of Heading Home, who need donors for full or partial
kits, and the Drive can fit into many budgets.  Read below for more
information and send me an email if you would like to help someone in need
in the Boston area this year.



*ABOUT THE KITS:*

Donors can make a partial (or whole) Kit; an Amazon registry will be
available for easy shopping, but donors who would like other options can
still buy from their favorite retailer.  Each Kit will include:

   - A $25 Stop & Shop gift card (directions for doing this so we can get
   additional cards donated will be in the directions)
   - A bed-in-a-bag (contains comforter and sheet set) for the parent
   - A towel set
   - Gift(s) valued between $25 and $50 for each child in a family.  You
   will choose the size of the family, and I will provide suggestions via an
   Amazon registry.



If you’ve already signed up, thank you; if you haven’t there is still
time!  The Heading Home Holiday Drive is a great opportunity to involve
your children in charitable giving, and I will make giving as easy as
possible.



Sincerely,

Kim Jalet (m.t. 8-y..o. Vivian)



*ABOUT HEADING HOME:*

Heading Home is an impressive organization that considers the big picture
as they work to fulfill their mission to “end homelessness in Greater
Boston by providing a supported pathway to self-sufficiency that begins
with a home, together with critical services such as life skills, financial
literacy, and job training.”



According to their website, Heading Home “provides emergency, transitional
and permanent housing, and support services, to low-income homeless and
formerly homeless families and individuals in the communities of Boston,
Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett and Quincy.”



To be able to afford a 2-bedroom apartment in the Greater Boston area,
families need to earn almost 3 times current minimum wage, yet the average
household income of clients is under $14,000 per year.  Ninety-two percent
of their families are led by a single mother, and the average age of a
child in Heading Home programs is 9 years old.  In fiscal year 2020,
Heading Home served 1,421 clients, 714 children, managed 159 moves out of
shelter, and had a 96% retention rate by providing both housing and
services to clients.
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[LincolnTalk] Help Families with Children Experiencing Homelessness this Holiday Season

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Families,



Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back this holiday season?
Consider buying holiday gifts for a family in the Boston area experiencing
homelessness or transitioning from homelessness. This is my 8th year
organizing this Holiday Drive for Heading Home, an organization located in
Charlestown dedicated to ending homelessness.  With COVID-19, the need is
greater than ever, and I have been asked to find donors for 248 families
this year.



Many donors have reported that past participation has been a meaningful way
to engage their children in giving and demonstrating the importance of
helping others in need.  This year’s Drive will be entirely virtual, and I
aim to make donating as easy as possible.  Please respond to this email if
you would like to do one of the following:

a. buy a full kit for one or more families. (see below for information
about kits)

b. buy a partial kit for one or more families.

c. Not buy for a specific family, but choose bedding, towels, gift cards,
and/or children’s books to buy.



Once I know what you’d like to do, I will send you the appropriate donor
directions and, if you are buying a full or partial kit, the signup sheet
where you will choose your family or families.



Gifts will be due by Friday, December 3 to give me time to process them
before movers pick them up early the following week.



Please consider making the holidays a little brighter for individuals in
our community.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact
me.



Sincerely,

Kim Jalet



P.S. For updates, follow us on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/somervillemomsheadinghomeholidaydrive.

ABOUT THE KITS:

Donors can make a partial (or whole) Kit; an Amazon registry will be
available for easy shopping, but donors who would like other options can
still buy from their favorite retailer.  Each Kit will include:

   -

   A $25 Stop & Shop gift card (directions for doing this so we can get
   additional cards donated will be in the directions)
   -

   A bed-in-a-bag (contains comforter and sheet set) for the parent
   -

   A towel set
   -

   Gift(s) valued between $25 and $50 for each child in a family.  You will
   choose the size of the family, and I will provide suggestions via an Amazon
   registry.


ABOUT HEADING HOME:

Heading Home is an impressive organization that considers the big picture
as they work to fulfill their mission to “end homelessness in Greater
Boston by providing a supported pathway to self-sufficiency that begins
with a home, together with critical services such as life skills, financial
literacy, and job training.”



According to their website, Heading Home “provides emergency, transitional
and permanent housing, and support services, to low-income homeless and
formerly homeless families and individuals in the communities of Boston,
Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett and Quincy.”

To be able to afford a 2-bedroom apartment in the Greater Boston area,
families need to earn almost 3 times current minimum wage, yet the average
household income of clients is under $14,000 per year.  Ninety-two percent
of their families are led by a single mother, and the average age of a
child in Heading Home programs is 9 years old.  In fiscal year 2020,
Heading Home served 1,421 clients, 714 children, managed 159 moves out of
shelter, and had a 96% retention rate by providing both housing and
services to clients.
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[LincolnTalk] Last Call for Loose Diapers or to Buy from Metro-Boston Diaper Drive's Registry

[Kim Jalet]

The Metro-Boston Diaper Drive ends soon, so if you have loose diapers that
you'd like to drop off at my home in North Lincoln, please let me know.
You can also get diapers onto babies who need them by donating via the
Metro-Boston Diaper Drive's Amazon or Target Registries.  Links are below,
or visit mbdiapers.org.

All diapers received are donated to the Somerville WIC office, which serves
Lincoln, Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Watertown, Lexington, Bedford,
and Belmont.

We are about 15,000 diapers away from our goal of 60,000 diapers.  Please
help if you can!

Warmly, Kim Jalet


Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/kerstin-sinkevicius-kim-jalet-november-2020-medford/1CT4U7NV15QUK


Target:

https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=ee6b7900-1ed9-11ec-a271-c1ec990cc2cd=BABY
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[LincolnTalk] Free: Two 50’ heavy duty garden hose segments

[Kim Jalet]

Pickup North Lincoln

Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Free Packing Materials and Boxes Available Starting in Late Oct. Through Early Dec.

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Neighbors,

I run a big holiday drive for a local organization, and, starting later
this month, I will have quite a lot of packing material to give away.  I
will mostly have boxes of all sizes, plastic air pillows, Amazon mailing
envelopes (plastic lined paper and plastic), packing paper.

Please let me know if any of these could be of use to you and you are
willing to pick up in North Lincoln.

Thank you, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Opened Diaper Packages Accepted in Diaper Drive

[Kim Jalet]

Just a reminder that the 2021 Metro-Boston Diaper Drive is on.  In addition
to donating via our registries (links below), you can also drop opened
packages of diapers off at my home in North Lincoln, and I will deliver
them to WIC.  This is a great opportunity for families to get rid of
diapers your kids have outgrown and know that they will be put to use by
families in need.  Email me for my address if you have diapers to give.
Regular diapers and pull-ups are welcome!

Thank you for your support of WIC Somerville, which serves Lincoln,
Somerville, Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Lexington, Belmont, and
Bedford.

If you donate online using the following links, diapers will be delivered
directly to WIC.

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/kerstin-sinkevicius-kim-jalet-november-2020-medford/1CT4U7NV15QUK

Target:
https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=ee6b7900-1ed9-11ec-a271-c1ec990cc2cd=BABY
(note, if Target asks you to choose a zip code for delivery, you can choose
any zip code that comes up and then choose to send to the address in the
registry in checkout so that the diapers go directly to WIC.)

Or visit our website, mbdiapers.org.


Your Neighbor, Kim
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[LincolnTalk] Donate Diapers to Families in Need

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Neighbors,

Did you know that SNAP and WIC benefits do not cover diapers?  This leaves
many families to make difficult decisions between food, diapers, and other
needs.  The annual Metro-Boston Diaper Drive, which I coordinate with
Kerstin Sinkevicius, another Lincoln mom, donates all diapers received to
the Somerville WIC office. This office serves Lincoln, Cambridge, Somerville,
Arlington, Watertown, Lexington, Bedford, and Belmont.  This year’s Drive
will be entirely online from October 10 - 24.  Please visit mbdiapers.org
to make a donation, or click directly on the links to the Amazon
<https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/kerstin-sinkevicius-kim-jalet-november-2020-medford/1CT4U7NV15QUK>
and Target
<https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=ee6b7900-1ed9-11ec-a271-c1ec990cc2cd=BABY>
registries.  Please help us get 60,000 diapers onto the babies in the
Metro-Boston area who need them!  Read more about why diaper drives like
the Metro-Boston Diaper Drive are so important HERE
<https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/giving-people-diapers-doesnt-solve-everything-but-it-solves-quite-a-bit?fbclid=IwAR2OGVJ4mtHIA5ymw0ZJlyaC8nZfIe_bElOQNuMBZo0nrey5odeqIYQH0Mo>
.

Thank you for your support,
Kim Jalet, Brooks Road
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[LincolnTalk] Buy Cards Delivered to You from Child to Benefit Local Food Pantry

[Kim Jalet]

If you'd like to buy cards from 8-year-old Vivian to raise money for the
local food pantry.  We will be printing cards Friday for Saturday delivery
direct to your door.  View the card selection by clicking HERE
<https://brian.jalet.org/>.  Thank you to those who have already ordered
cards!  So far, we have raised $243!  To be clear, the website will
continue to be up for all of your blank card needs, but if you would like
Saturday delivery, please order now.



The eco-friendly cards are printed from drawings my daughter created on an
iPad, and every penny spent on cards will be donated to the SVdP of Lincoln
& Weston <https://www.svdplincolnweston.org/>.



These cards will be printed as ordered on an EcoTank printer and on 100%
post-consumer waste paper that are Green Seal Certified
<https://www.greenseal.org/> and produced from wind power.  Each card is $3
and comes with a plain envelope.


The fine print:


   - Every dollar raised will be donated; our family has committed to
   providing the cost of materials and delivery, up to $1000.
   - We will deliver cards within Lincoln once per week (likely on a
   weekend) to maximize the efficiency of our route.  Currently, we can only
   accept orders from within Lincoln.
   - Shout out to Hanna Wang of Hanna’s Sweet Creations (
   https://www.facebook.com/hannasweetcreations) whose yummy treats for
   charity inspired my daughter’s desire to use her talents for good.

Again, go to the site my husband created to buy cards and support the food
pantry here in town:  https://brian.jalet.org/

Thank you for your support, Kim Jalet
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[LincolnTalk] Child Selling Drawn Cards to Benefit Lincoln Food Pantry

[Kim Jalet]

Dear Neighbors,



My 8-year-old daughter, Vivian, would like to raise money for the local
food pantry, SVdP of Lincoln & Weston <https://www.svdplincolnweston.org/>,
by selling eco-friendly cards printed from drawings she created on an
iPad.  View the card selection by clicking HERE <https://brian.jalet.org/>.



These cards will be printed as ordered on an EcoTank printer and on 100%
post-consumer waste paper that are Green Seal Certified
<https://www.greenseal.org/> and produced from wind power.  Each card is $3.


The fine print:


   - Every dollar raised will be donated; our family has committed to
   providing the cost of materials and delivery, up to $1000.
   - We will deliver cards within Lincoln once per week (likely on a
   weekend) to maximize the efficiency of our route.  Currently, we can only
   accept orders from within Lincoln.
   - Shout out to Hanna Wang of Hanna’s Sweet Creations (
   https://www.facebook.com/hannasweetcreations) whose yummy treats for
   charity inspired my daughter’s desire to use her talents for good.

Again, go to the site my husband created to buy cards and support the food
pantry here in town:  https://brian.jalet.org/

All the best, Kim Jalet
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Re: [LincolnTalk] Hannan Healthy Foods Farm Stand open Saturdays 11am-6pm

[Kim Jalet]

Oh, I was so hoping for a farm stand on this side of 2!  We are sorely
lacking over here.

Maybe in the future!

Kim

On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 10:46 AM Anne Warner  wrote:

> Oh, that’s funny. I assumed that the farm stand was where the farm is, off
> 2A!  Guess I was wrong
>
> - Sent from iPhone. Typed by thumb. Excuse misspellings!
>
> On Aug 14, 2021, at 10:40 AM, Debra Daugherty 
> wrote:
>
> 
> Hi all,
>
> I think you mean 117, Anne. Also, should people park on Old Sudbury Road
> in order to access the farm stand? If not, then where?
>
> --Debra
>
> On Sat, Aug 14, 2021 at 10:07 AM Anne Warner 
> wrote:
>
>> Is there any way that he can get a sign on 2A for the farmstand?  It's a
>> hidden gem.and even those looking for it sometimes can't find it.
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 6:02 PM Cindy Sheriff 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I stopped by for vegetables last Saturday and was delighted with the
>>> quality of Mohammed’s produce. Everything was delicious and there was a
>>> nice variety.
>>>
>>> In talking to Mohammed and his family, it was wonderful to hear how he
>>> loves farming and takes it so seriously. He farmed In his native country
>>> before coming to Metro Boston and has learned a lot of new techniques from
>>> a Tufts community program. He even goes to southern MA to get farm fresh
>>> meat for his family.  All this while holding a job in the bio sector in
>>> Cambridge.
>>>
>>> It’s great to be able to support such a devoted farmer new to our
>>> community!
>>>
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>> On Aug 13, 2021, at 9:29 AM, Mohammed Hannan <
>>> mhan...@hannanagrofarms.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> Good morning everyone,
>>>
>>> Our farm stand is open on Saturdays 11am to 6 pm. Please stop by the
>>> stand and support a new farm in Lincoln!
>>>
>>> Where: Umbrello Field (opposite of 275 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773
>>> )
>>> *formerly Blue Heron Farm*
>>>
>>> What is available this Saturday?
>>> Tomatoes (mixed heirloom, cherry, slicing and paste), Tomatillos,
>>> Ground cherry, Watermelon, Yellow squash, Cucumbers, cabbage, cabbage
>>> sprouts, kale, garlic, Dutch Red shallot, Winter squash, carrot, eggplant,
>>> Pepper (bell, sweet, lunch box and hot), kale, lettuce, and more
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Mohammed Hannan
>>> Hannan Agro Farms
>>> Cell: 8572852911
>>> Website 
>>> Facebook 
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[LincolnTalk] Newspapers Needed

[Kim Jalet]

Good Morning,

Our kitty is having some stomach distress and we are hoping to put out some
newspapers for the "packages" we are finding on the floor each morning.  We
don't get a newspaper anymore.  Does anyone have a stack of old papers that
they could donate to the cause?

We would like to pick them up Monday.

Thank you, Kim
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