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>Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 13:03:12 -0500 (EST)
>To: Janet Paterson <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Camilla Flintermann <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Please fwd to PIEN for me
>
>Dear listfriends--I have seen *some* of the recent posts Re: Ivan's problem
>with the City of Portland, and I am concerned that the list is perhaps not
>fully aware of some aspects that I am aware of.
>Ivan has perhaps not stated the following (unless in a post that was not
>forwarded to me) :
>
>--at the City has already given him an 80% reduction of the tax lien
>
>--that he also has an atty. in Maine who will help him
>
>--that  his "informal legal advisor" (a PWP who is not licensed in
>Maine as he lives and practices in another state) believes he is in
>no danger of losing his home, has helped him before, and WILL HELP NOW
>IF Ivan requests it
>
>--that, as Hilary said, people cannot send Ivan $$$$ without jeopardizing
>his welfare income.
>
>As of this writing, I believe Ivan has not made contact with the attorney
>who has been his "informal legal advisor" for several years. It is my
>understanding that if he would do so, he would again receive the help he
>needs.  I regret that I have to be the one to explain this --  I would have
>preferred that Ivan would do so -- but I feel it is inappropriate that the
>list be used in this way .  If there have been explanations of these facts
>from Ivan that I'm not aware of, that is good, but regretfully, none have
>come to my attention..
>
>Camilla Flintermann,
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>             "  Knowing when to insist, and when to let be,
>               is,perhaps, a lifetime learning experience  ."
>                              --Mary McCurry