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Who's Who in Albany: Lynell Lemon

Every weekday we'll feature a brief chat with someone who lives or works in Albany.

Name: Lynell Lemon

Age: 44

Occupation: Right now, I'm just a student and a mother.

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What are you studying? I'm trying to get into a dental hygiene program. I'm taking science, math, anatomy.

How long have you lived in Albany? We've lived in Albany almost three years. We moved here from Florida; my husband works for Cal. We chose Albany because it's a small town and has good schools for kids.

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What were your first impressions, coming from Florida? It's socially similar to the neighborhood in Florida where we lived, but the weather's very different. I like the proximity to everything. We have all the perks of living in a big city without having to live in a big city.

How was the move for your kids? My kids are in middle school and high school, but even though the other kids have known one another their whole lives, everyone's been very welcoming and friendly to them. It didn't take long for them to adapt to living here.

Has Albany surprised you in any way? I've been impressed, in a time of budget cuts, by how much people will pull together in order to keep recreational and social activities and other school programs in place. . . . What can you not like? There's pretty much everything here!

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