The Lincoln Squirrel – News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.

Winter Carnival set for Feb. 4–6

Lincoln’s annual winter carnival sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Committee takes place from Friday to Sunday, February 4–6 this year. All events are sponsored by local organizations. Please check individual event descriptions for admission details and fees, registration information, etc.

All weekend 

Take & Make a Craft (Lincoln Public Library) — Come to the Children’s Desk anytime for a free Winter Carnival craft kit. Best for ages 5 and up.

“Art on the Trails”  Scavenger Hunt — Search Lincoln’s trails for nature-themed art installations created by students at Birches School. Take a selfie at each location and submit your photos for a prize. Information & clues will be posted at www.lincolnconservation.org. Sponsored by Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and the Birches School.

Skating — The rink is open for daytime skating from dawn until dusk and under the lights from 5–8 p.m. NOTE: the rink will be closed from noon–1 p.m. on Saturday for maintenance.

Friday, February 4

Winter Carnival Kickoff Night
6–7 p.m., ice rink at the Pierce House
Join the Lincoln PTO to kick off Winter Carnival Weekend! Bring your skates for night skating and enjoy s’mores around the fire. Don’t forget to purchase your PTO scavenger hunt bingo card. The scavenger hunt will be conducted by collecting stamps at each participating Winter Carnival event. Cards are $5 and prizes will be awarded.

Winter Shrub & Tree ID Walk
Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.–noon (Codman Estate)
Join Conservation Department staff for a rousing winter walk through the woods as we talk about how to identify woody plants (no leaves necessary)! Participants should wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes. Each walk is limited to 15 people. Email the Conservation Department at conservation@lincolntown.org to sign up.

Family Night Hike & Owl Prowl
6:30–8 p.m., Drumlin Farm
Join us for a winter night hike through field and forest. You’ll learn about owl calls, behavior, and habitat as we search and listen for our resident screech, barred and great horned owls. Pre-registration required ($17 for members, $21 for non-members). Click here to register.

Saturday, Feb. 5

Winter Shrub & Tree ID Walk
Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.–noon (Codman Estate)
Join Conservation Department staff for a rousing winter walk through the woods as we talk about how to identify woody plants (no leaves necessary)! Participants should wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes. Each walk is limited to 15 people. Email the Conservation Department at conservation@lincolntown.org to sign up.

Pierce House/rink activities (1–2:30 p.m.):

  • Touch a Truck — Kids of all ages will enjoy touching, climbing, exploring, and learning about big trucks and emergency vehicles at this free community event.
  • Curling demonstration — Join folks from the Broomstones Curling club at 1 p.m. to learn all about this fun Olympic sport.
  • Skating — Bring your skates and take a spin around the community ice rink.
  • LincFam will offer hot cocoa to help you warm up.
  • Demonstrations:
    • The Green Energy Committee will show you ways to make your home more energy-efficient.
    • The Lincoln Conservation will host an Enviroscape tabletop display.

Snow Bowling
10 a.m.–noon, Town Hall field
Have you ever bowled in the snow and catapulted floppy fish and slid down a snow luge while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies? Join the METCO Coordinating Committee for some winter fun! Appropriate for all ages. Free.

Need for Speed — STEM Ice Challenge
11 a.m. – noon, Town Hall field
Test your knowledge of gravity, friction, and the variables of heat and cold and race different items on a speedy track provided by LincFam. Free.

Valentines for Teachers
(1–2 p.m., Pierce House)
Join the Lincoln School Foundation to create cards to celebrate and thank the teachers and staff at Lincoln Public Schools. Take your card with you to deliver it yourself, or leave it with us and we’ll make sure it gets to the right person. Card-making supplies and coffee for the grown-ups provided. Free.

Snow Soccer/Human Foosball
2:30 p.m., Pierce Park
Grab your friends and come join the fun in Lincoln’s First Snow Soccer Tournament. Teams of 7 will compete together to win the coveted Lincoln Snowball Cup. This event is free and all ages and abilities are welcome. If there isn’t enough snow cover for snow soccer, the format will change to Human Foosball. Please register in advance by contacting Craig Nicholson with Lincoln Youth Soccer at craigmnicholson@gmail.com. Free.

Winter Farm Chores
3:30–5 p.m., Drumlin Farm
There’s so much to do to settle our farm animals in for the cold winter nights. You’ll feed chickens and then bring hay to the sheep, goats, and cows. Lend a hand to the farmers and join the fun! Pre-registration required ($14 for members, $17 for non-members. Click here to register.

Candlemas: An Ancient Christian Celebration
6–6:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Church
Join St Joseph’s Church/St. Julia’s Parish, for a 30-minute ceremony including music and an explanation of Candlemas Day/Feast. Candles will also be available to take home. All are welcome. Free.

Sunday, February 6

Take-Home Herb Gardens
10–11:30 a.m., Lincoln Nursery School courtyard
Use your imagination to create a take-home herb garden. Plant an herb and adorn the pot with pinecones, acorns, sticks and yarn. Outdoor event appropriate for all ages. Free.

Family Life in Lincoln at the Time of the Revolution
12–2 p.m., Bemis Hall
Come join the Lincoln Minute Men to talk about life in Lincoln during 1775, and try your own hand at the tasks, the skills, and amusements of 18th-century life. Hands-on activities for the entire family. True Patriots preferred, but Redcoat spies and Loyalists are welcome too! Free.

Magic of Winter Gardens
2–3 p.m. (virtual)
This richly illustrated lecture by Jana Milbocker will provides inspiration and tips on designing your garden for winter interest, choosing the best trees, shrubs, and perennials, and grouping them to create arresting vignettes. Free. Click here to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

Singing & S’mores
3:30–4:30 p.m., First Parish Church
All are invited to join First Parish in Lincoln for singing and s’mores. Fun, familiar songs and s’mores will be offered. Bring your noisemakers and blankets. Free.

Police log for Jan. 17–23, 2022

January 17

Reports of trees or large branches down starting at 6:56 a.m. on South Great Road, Old Sudbury Road, Winter Street, Baker Bridge Road.

Donelan’s Supermarket (2:33 a.m.) — Donelan’s reported that a pipe had burst and the store manager asked police to notify the Water Department that they’re done pumping out the basement. The information was passed along to the Water Department.

Langley Road, Hanscom AFB (4:23 p.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested assistance at a residence regarding a dispute. An officer responded and assisted.

Short Hill Road (6:30 p.m.) — Caller said they lost their wallet and was looking to see if it was turned in.

January 18

Conant Road (10:20 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance with a civil matter. An officer spoke to the party and provided legal options.

Hanscom AFB (1:48 p.m.) — An officer responded to Hanscom Security Forces regarding firearms that were seized as part of a protection-from-abuse order.

Mary’s Way (3:05 p.m.) — Caller asked to speak to an officer regarding a possible violation of a civil order. An officer spoke to the party; no violation found.

Old Sudbury Road (6:28 p.m.) — Caller reported striking a deer. An officer responded and found no damage to the vehicle. The DPW was contacted to remove the deer from the side of the roadway.

Langley Road, Hanscom AFB (9:47 p.m.) — Caller asked an officer to respond to a residence on base for assistance. An officer responded along with Security Forces.

January 19

Ridge Road (8:43 a.m.) — Caller reported a fire inside a locked oven. Fire Department responded and handled the incident.

Sandy Pond Road (3:22 p.m.) — Two-car motor vehicle crash. No injuries, one vehicle towed from the scene.

January 20

Concord Road (12:32 p.m.) — Caller reported hitting a deer. No injuries, no damage to the vehicle; the deer ran off.

Weston Road (12:32 p.m.) — Delivery driver reported the homeowner had parked behind the delivery vehicle and was refusing to move. An officer responded and spoke with the homeowner and advised them if they have a complaint to contact the delivery company. The delivery driver left the area.

January 21

Langley Road, Hanscom AFB (11:42 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance regarding an ongoing civil matter. An officer spoke to the party and advised them of their legal options.

Indian Camp Lane (4:23 p.m.) — Caller reported a minor crash involving a company vehicle. An officer responded and assisted parties with exchanging information.

January 22

Twin Pond Lane (10:26 a.m.) — Caller requested assistance from the Fire Department regarding an issue with their smoke detector. Fire Department responded to assist the resident.

January 23

Wells Road (12:39 a.m.) — Caller reported that a neighbor was making loud noises. An officer responded and was unable to hear any noise.

Police station (4:47 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station reported that someone rang the doorbell between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. the previous evening.

News acorns

Film examines work of Modern teacher/artist

FoMA/Lincoln (Friends of Modern Architecture) will present “Laszlo Moholy-Nagy: The New Bauhaus” on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. This film traces the life of one of the most influential artists and teachers of the Modern movement. With a focus on the New Bauhaus, a school he started in Chicago in 1937, the film captures the infectious enthusiasm he brought to his work and to his students, and his broad impact on the proliferation of Modernist creativity and design sensibility.

Click here to view the film (either ahead of time or on Thursday). Photographer Susan Arthur Whitson share her impressions of M-N’s impact with a focus on his contributions to the world of photography and participate in a Q&A as part of a brief discussion after the film starting at 8:30 pm. on Zoom (click here to participate).

Film on Boston-area redlining

“Undesign the Redline” with Braden Crooks will be presented via Zoom on  Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. “Redlining” is a shorthand reference to maps that create racial boundaries that define neighborhoods and are used in discriminatory ways to determine ownership and access to resources and services. How has redlining shaped residential patterns in greater Boston, and how does Boston’s history of redlining continue to impact our lives? An interactive exhibit, “Undesign the Redline” connects the deliberate and systematic racial housing segregation of the 1930s to political and social issues of today. Hosted by the First Parish in Lincoln and co-sponsored by the  Lincoln Public Library. Click here for Zoom information.

Peskin to discuss nature photography

The Lincoln Land Conservation Trust is sponsoring “Photographing Moments in Nature” with Barbara Peskin on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom. Whatever the season, there are many special moments to capture. Composing a photo involves both observation and understanding of the subject’s behavior as well as being prepared for an unexpected opportunity. In this program, Barbara will share what was behind the scenes of some of her favorite images from Lincoln and nearby. She will also demonstrate some of the Photoshop work that goes into editing her images. Attendance is limited; click here to register.

Town offices, library are reopening

Town buildings will reopen to the public on Monday, Jan. 24, and the library reopens on Saturday, Jan. 22 after a two-week pause in service in response to the post-holiday surge in Covid-19 infections. Public health data, as well as the town’s internal testing program, indicate that cases have slowed down sufficiently to resume normal (“COVID-normal”) operations. Those using town facilities must still wear a mask in all indoor spaces. Public programming may also resume, so long as it complies with current public health protocols. 

Property sales in November 2021

26 Morningside Lane — Alexander J. Nichols to Lauren Miller and Michael Brundage for $1,005,000 (November 30)

148 South Great Rd. — Stephen A. Fairfax to Jun Wang and He Qiong for $730,000 (November 23)

225 Aspen Circle — James J. Faran Jr. to Kathleen and John R. Edmondston for $850,000 (November 17)

324 Hemlock Circle — Patricia Lewis Trust to Arthur J. Gleiner Trust for $346,000 (family sale) (November 15)

9 Wheeler Rd. — Peter J. Watkinson to Alexander J. Nichols and Ann Feng Cheung for $1,950,000 (November 12)

354 Hemlock Circle — Susan M. Burt Trust to Sandra N. Bradlee Trust and Henry G. Bradlee III Trust for $705,000 (November 10)

51 Todd Pond Rd. — Howard M. Wiles to Janet and Steve Niemi for $560,000 (November 5)

64 Baker Bridge Rd. — Jonathan B. Ammen to Meghan K. Lytton for $2,050,000 (November 5)

115 Trapelo Rd. plus adjoining lot — Brian A. Byrne to Jesse A. Lefkowitz and Rachel A. Neurath for $1,760,000 (November 3)

34 Round Hill Rd. — Melissa M. Brooks to Clara A. and William R. Broughton for $2,000,000 (November 3)

Not complying with multifamily housing requirement could risk millions in potential state grants

(Editor’s note: This article includes a correction to the map supplied to the Lincoln Squirrel that appeared with the January 9 story headlined “New rules ask town to permit 750 housing units in South Lincoln.” The original map misidentified the amount of land that would be subject to multifamily zoning under the new state rules; it has been corrected in that story and also appears below.)

The red circle shows land within a half-mile radius of the Lincoln commuter rail station. Wetlands and buffers are indicated in shades of blue, conservation land is in green, and the beige area in the southwest quadrant is the Mass Audubon Society. The town would have to allow 750 units of multifamily housing within that area to comply with the Housing Choice Act. (Map courtesy of Margaret Olson; click to enlarge.)

Lincoln has not received grants from any of the three state funds for which it may lose eligibility under new state zoning rules, but it stands to lose out on significant amounts of money that one of the funds has already bestowed on other area towns.

The Housing Choice Act requires towns that are designated as MBTA communities to change their zoning to allow multifamily housing with a half-mile of MBTA stops or lose eligibility for grants from the Housing Choice Initiative, the Local Capital Projects Fund, or the MassWorks Infrastructure Program. The act asks Lincoln to zone 50 acres within that radius of the MBTA commuter rail station at 15 units per acre. While the town technically has enough land to comply, “the problem is that the South Lincoln overlay district doesn’t have enough buildable land for 750 units,” Planning Board Chair Margaret Olson said.

Lincoln has never applied for a grant from any of the three specified funds, though it has received funding in the past from other state programs including Green Communities, Complete Streets, a variety of regional planning grants, and most recently $400,000 under the Rural and Small Towns Grant Program for engineering and design of expanded capacity and longevity of the Lincoln Woods wastewater treatment plant, according to Town Administrator Tim Higgins. 

The MassWorks program is the largest grant program for infrastructure improvements, and unlike most other programs, it does not have minimum or maximum award amounts. The following nearby towns have recently received MassWorks funds:

  • Acton  — $2.75 million in 2020 for affordable housing infrastructure improvements 
  • Harvard — $1 million in 2020 for road safety and drainage improvements
  • Marlborough — $2 million in 2019 for improvements to Lincoln Street in support of a $25 million mixed-use development 
  • Wayland — $2.2 million in 2020 to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility and connect it to the 218-unit Alta River’s Edge housing development at 490 Boston Post Rd. 

If eligible, Higgins said Lincoln could conceivably apply for future MassWorks funds to support projects including stormwater improvements that will be required to meet new federal and state requirements, septic system improvements to support whatever South Lincoln redevelopment vision the voters decide to support; Ballfield Road septic improvements (if needed) in support of a community center; water main replacements; MBTA station upgrades; and potentially roadway and roadside path improvements.

Under current state regulations, if Lincoln maintained its current zoning, it would not appear to make the town ineligible for money from Chapter 90, Complete Streets, and a number of other grant programs, Higgins said. (The Chapter 90 program provides funding each year to municipalities for capital improvements to local public roads (usually resurfacing); Lincoln is slated to receive $266,000 in fiscal 2022 from this source.)

The bigger question, Higgins noted,  “is whether the town believes its vision is in reasonable alignment with the goals and criteria of the state’s [Housing Choice] program. If the town determines that the density and other requirements of the Housing Choice Act are out of alignment with town values and makes the decision to forego participation in MassWorks, we will need to find alternative funding sources to create/upgrade necessary infrastructure.”

Police log for January 9–16, 2022

January 9

Old County Road (1:09 a.m.) — Waltham police reported they had a vehicle stopped on Trapelo Road that was involved in a domestic incident. A Lincoln officer responded; Waltham police handled the matter.

Bypass Road (8:57 .m.) — One-car crash at Route 2A and Brooks Road. The vehicle was towed from the scene; no injuries.

Police Department (3:30 p.m.) — A walk-in to the station found money in town and turned it in.

Lincoln Road (6:02 p.m.) — Caller reported that the railroad gates were stuck down. Officers responded and stood by. Keolis notified to handle.

January 10

Page Road (7:11 p.m.) — Report of credit card fraud. Report taken; investigation ongoing.

Police Department (9:45 p.m.) — A walk-in reported their vehicle was broken down in the parking lot of the station. AAA was contacted to handle.

January 11

Boyce Farm Road (11:22 a.m. and 4:35 p.m.) — Office delivered court paperwork to a resident who was not at home on the first attempt.

January 12

Hanscom Drive (7:48 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces reported a party with an active warrant attempting to get on the base. David Hulbert, 31, of Plymouth was arrested on a warrant from Lawrence District Court for traffic offenses. He was brought to Concord District Court.

Boyce Farm Road (9:50 a.m.) — A party came to the station to speak with an officer regarding a civil matter. An officer explained their legal options.

January 13

Hanscom Vandenberg Gate (1:05 a.m.) — Hanscom Security Forces requested an officer to assist them with a possible intoxicated driver. Security Forces had the party in custody and wanted to use Lincoln PD’s breath test instrument.

Lexington Road (12:59 p.m.) — Caller reported a dog being aggressive in the area of Flint’s Field. Officer responded but the dog was no longer in the area. Message left for the dog officer.

January 14

Twisted Tree Café (2:36 p.m.) — Caller reported employees were dumping trash into the Wells Road dumpster. Officer responded and spoke to the manager and advised them of the complaint. It was a training issue with the staff.

January 15

Nothing of note.

January 16

Nothing of note.

Correction

In the January 18 News Acorns, the Zoom registration link for the LincFam dance party was incorrect. The correct link is here. The original post has been updated.

News acorns

Free Covid-19 PCR testing available

The Town of Lincoln will continue to provide free Covid-19 PCR drive-through testing at the Pierce House on Wednesday, Jan. 19:

  • 3:30–4 p.m. — seniors (age 60+). Please call the Council on Aging & Human Services at 781-259-8811 to schedule a time.
  • 4– 6 p.m. — all ages. Advance registration is required; registrations can be completed online here.

More testing dates will be added as needed. This testing program is not for those already diagnosed with COVID (even a positive home rapid test). Please follow public health isolation protocols and the guidance of your primary care physician. This program is for Lincoln residents, employees, and school children who: 

  • have symptoms concerning for COVID-19 
  • have been identified as a close contact of someone with COVID-19
  • may have been exposed to COVID-19
  • have traveled recently

At your scheduled time, please pull up to the main entrance to the Pierce House on the back circular driveway). Clinic volunteers will pass materials through your car window for you to self-swab and package your sample for collection. Results are normally available within 36 hours via email. If you have special needs or require assistance, please email Fire Chief Brian Young at brian.young@lincolntown.org.

Virtual concert/dance party for young kids

Join LincFam (the Lincoln Family Association) and Kat Chapman for a virtual concert and dance party on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. Click here to register for the event. To join LincFam, follow these directions to create a profile on the Tinyhood platform, which offers parenting classes and information. If finances prevent you from joining, please log into your Tinyhood account and click the “Pay as You May” membership option.

Mass Audubon names new regional director

Mass Audubon has named Scott McCue as its new Metro West Regional Director, where he will have oversight of the wildlife sanctuaries Broadmoor in Natick, Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, Habitat Education Center in Belmont, and Waseeka in Hopkinton. He succeeds Renata Pomponi, who has been promoted to Senior Regional Director for the statewide conservation organization’s Metro Boston wildlife sanctuaries and programs.

McCue brings substantial experience in nonprofit management and education leadership to his role with Mass Audubon. He served as Chief Operating Officer and Dean of the Sposato Graduate School of Education until 2020 and, before that, he led a grade 6–12 grade public school in Boston. He’s also worked with New England Forestry Foundation.

“Opera for Everyone” on Saturday

Watch the comic opera “Don Pasquale” by Gaetano Donizetti on Saturday, Jan. 22  at 2 p.m. via Zoom with opera lecturer Erika Reitshamer. Click here to join the Zoom meeting (meeting ID: 859 3645 9225, passcode: 958308). Sponsored by the Friends of the Lincoln Public Library.

“Red Alert for the Planet”

On Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m., MetroWest Climate Solutions will host a free webinar, “Red Alert for the Planet,” with Phil Giudice, who has 45 years of experience in the energy industry as a geologist, entrepreneur, executive, board director and energy official in state and federal roles. Most recently, Giudice served as Special Assistant to the President for Climate Policy during the startup of the Biden-Harris administration. He’ll synthesize the results of two weeks of intense negotiations, describe why the UN Climate Change Conference (aka COP26) was important, and discuss where the U.S. will go from here. Click here to register.

Corporate sustainability expert Remke van Zadelhoff will serve as the Q&A moderator. As the founder of Good Clout Consulting, she helps small and medium-sized companies drive and scale positive social and environmental impact. She is also co-founder of the Weston Sustainability Action Group (SWAG).

MetroWest Climate Solutions is a local partnership of organizations and congregations including First Parish in Wayland, First Parish Church in Weston, First Parish in Lincoln, the Congregational Church of Weston, SWAG, and a growing list of communities and individuals.

Donate to gift bag drive for domestic violence roundtable

Each February, the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable collects items for Valentine’s Day and fills gift bags for women, men and children temporarily living in local domestic violence shelters and transitional housing programs: REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence. The bags are decorated by the children from Sudbury Extended Day. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, we will not be inviting donors to join us this year in assembling the gift bags. Gift cards for CVS, Target, Market Basket, gas etc., are appreciated. Other useful items:

  • For mothers and teens — full size bath products, fuzzy socks, cosmetics, nail polish, hair products, journals, etc.
  • For children — playing cards, art supplies, small toys, small stuffed animals, model cars, educational items.
  • For babies — toys, rattles, baby cups, baby socks, bibs, baby body products.

In past years, the Roundtable has provided as many as 125 bags for families in shelter and transitional housing. If you’re interested in contributing to the Valentine’s Day collection and have questions, please email info@dvrt.org. Donations may be left in the collection baskets provided at Sudbury Wine and Spirits in the Rugged Bear Plaza (410 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury) or at Spirits of Maynard (4 Digital Way, Maynard next to Market Basket). Collections will start on January 22 and end on February 5.

My Turn: Jason Lee throws hat in ring for Water Commission

Hello Lincoln neighbors!

My name is Jason Lee and I have lived in Lincoln for one year with my 14-year-old twins. I love the town and would like to volunteer my time, skills, and abilities to keep it a great place for all residents. Thus, I am asking you to vote for me to fill the open position on the Board of Water Commissioners.
 
As you may know, Commissioner Jim Hutchinson has announced he is resigning his seat to run for the Select Board, and Commissioner Ruth Ann Hendrickson’s term is almost complete and she is running to fill Jim’s remaining two years. That leaves a three-year term empty and it needs to be filled.
 
It has been my pleasure to meet with Jim, Ruth Ann, and Commissioner Michelle Barnes to assess the job. I have also attended the last two commission meetings and read minutes from prior meetings. I believe the mission of the commission is important and that I can fill the open seat very well.
 
As you know, the governing functions of the town are performed by volunteers. I am willing to volunteer to be a Water Commissioner, and that is perhaps my most important qualification for the job. Other assets I bring to the task are:
  • A PhD in social psychology from University of Michigan (to give me insight into the social dynamics that are part of any group)
  • A decade working as a researcher and counsel for Congress in Washington, D.C. (back when there was a little more willingness to reach across the aisle for the common good)
  • I have been a senior member of teams that determined and managed funding of health care research supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation of the Department of Health and Human Services (this should help with a significant part of the role, which entails making decisions about scoping and awarding grants and evaluating grantees’ performance to help accomplish mission-driven work).
  • I currently direct a forum of individuals from diverse healthcare companies to develop standards for a global hospital enterprise architecture (“plays well in groups”).

Thank you for your vote! I hope we have a chance to say hello some day.

Sincerely,

Jason Lee
54 Conant Rd.
jasonslee.phd@gmail.com

“My Turn” is a forum for readers to offer their letters to the editor or views on any subject of interest to other Lincolnites. Submissions must be signed with the writer’s name and street address and sent via email to lincolnsquirrelnews@gmail.com. Items will be edited for punctuation, spelling, style, etc., and will be published at the discretion of the editor. Submissions containing personal attacks, errors of fact, or other inappropriate material will not be published.