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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello
Neighbors!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>There are a lot of
things going on right now in our lovely hamlet, some good and others
better!</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial
size=2> Let's start from the top!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Fleetwood
Neighborhood Association, Fleetwood Business Council and Chamber of Commerce
have a meeting with the Mayor and key city representatives next week. (For
those whom I had told about the meeting earlier this week, the meeting was
changed to February 27.) Our goal with these monthly meetings is to
improve communication between the community and the city and to address issues
that are in the forefront of our minds. This month, we will be focusing on
certain social events that are creating unsafe situations in our neighborhood,
as well as any updates regarding grocery stores....Stay tuned for minutes of
that meeting!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Fleetwood
Neighborhood Association has spearheaded the "Shop Fleetwood and Save" circular
development. Representatives have gone to all the stores in and around
Fleetwood, and are compiling information on products they carry, services they
offer, their phone numbers and great discounts they offer. This
information will be printed in an easy to read format for all of the
community. We are waiting for information from a few stores, and we
hope to be distributing the "Unofficial Business Directory" as early as
March. Many thanks to Pat Monahan, Tricia Fraser and Teppie
Lampros for walking the streets and gathering all of the information.
We have a lot more stores and merchants than we thought! If you are a
merchant in Fleetwood, and have not received a survey form yet, please contact
me ASAP so we can include you in the first printing.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Planning is under
way for the <STRONG>Annual Talkin' Trash Spring Planting</STRONG> event,
scheduled for <STRONG>May 15, 2009</STRONG>. <FONT
color=#ff0000>Volunteers are needed</FONT> and <FONT color=#ff0000>adored</FONT>
for this transforming event! There is no better way to give back to our
community in spring than to get dirty! Instant gratification awaits those who
participate! <STRONG>Participants should meet at the Fleetwood Deli-Cafe
starting at 8:30 am</STRONG>. We will plant all day, usually finishing by
around 3:00 pm. (Just in time to pick the kids up from school!) Then after
we clean up, we head to a local watering hole to nurse our calluses and
congratulate ourselves on a job well done! Only have an hour to spare?
That's no problem! Even an hour is a huge help to the cause, and it really does
create a welcoming environment for everyone. Teppie Lampros is looking for
signs to lace in the tree wells to remind our community who does all the hard
work, and we are asking all dog owners to curb their pets while the flowers are
in the wells - it is truly discouraging to watch a canine pee all over our hard
work.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=975261616-20022009><SPAN class=975261616-20022009>Don't forget to take a
ride on the<STRONG> "FoodTown Ferry"! </STRONG> <STRONG>Shuttle
Buses</STRONG> provided by the <STRONG>City of Mount Vernon</STRONG> depart from
the A&P parking lot to FoodTown every <STRONG>Wednesday and Friday from 10am
- 12pm</STRONG>, leaving on the half hour. I hear from Pat and Teppie that
it's a fun ride to and from the store, and shopping for groceries is ALWAYS more
fun when you go with a friend! <STRONG>Hop on and Shop
on</STRONG>!</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial color=#00ff00
size=4><STRONG>Membership</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bob would like to
remind EVERYONE that <STRONG>membership dues</STRONG> are well, due! The
FNA has moved a calendar year program, so everyone becomes due in January of
each new year. There are, of course, exceptions to every rule.
Anyone who signed up for the FNA in September 2008 or later has valid membership
until December 31, 2009. Just a reminder that Individual dues are $25.00,
Family is $40.00 and Business is $50.00. You may be asking yourself - why
join? I get these lovely newsletters for FREE! There are MANY reasons to
join the FNA, and I'm not just talking tax write-off. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<UL>
<LI><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>FNA
Membership Discount</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<UL>
<LI><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>As a member of
the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association, you are privy to exclusive discounts
at select Fleetwood merchants who display our sign. This includes 10%
off at select stores and delis, as well as free drinks, etc. If you shop in
Fleetwood, you'll more than make back your membership dues within two
months. </FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
<LI><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Raise your
voice!</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></LI>
<UL>
<LI><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>One of our
missions is to increase communication between the city and our
community. By presenting large official membership rolls, we are able
to create greater pressure on the powers that be and therefore have more
presence where and when needed. </FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
<LI><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Help us
Help YOU!</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></LI>
<UL>
<LI><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Even though our
membership fees are small, they add up to a lot of benefits. For
example, the FNA pays for and plants the flowers you see in the business
district each spring. The FNA paid for the rocks that go around the
tree wells to keep the dirt in the right place. The FNA puts together
amazing events for the whole family right here in Fleetwood, but we can't do
it without the support - fiscal and otherwise - of
our community.</FONT></SPAN></LI><SPAN class=975261616-20022009></UL>
<LI><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>FNA
Re-useable Grocery Bag!</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></LI>
<UL>
<LI><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2>When you join the
FNA (or re-join) you get a wonderful, useful, ecologically responsible "GO
BAG". This amazing bag has 101 uses, from ferrying groceries to toting
library books. Carrying lunch for the family to the zoo, toys to a
meeting, papers for work, or just to carry around because it's
beautiful! Best of all, it folds flat for easy storage! Already have
one? Let me know how you use it, so I can flesh out the list of amazing
uses...!</FONT></SPAN></LI></SPAN></UL></UL>
<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009> <FONT face=Arial size=2>If you are
unsure of your current status with the FNA, please feel free to call Bob at
914-668-9514 or email him at <A
href="mailto:bob@fleetwoodneighbors.org">bob@fleetwoodneighbors.org</A> and he
will be happy to assist you!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial color=#00ff00 size=4><STRONG>Meetings
& Events</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=4><SPAN
class=975261616-20022009><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Spring is in the air and events are popping up like my crocuses!
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=4><SPAN
class=975261616-20022009><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial
size=2>The Department of Recreation has announced that there will be a
<STRONG>Bocce Tournament</STRONG> at <STRONG>Hartley Park</STRONG> on Saturday,
February 21 starting at 8:00am. Everyone is welcome to play this fun and
frustrating lawn bowling game. Bring the whole family!
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=975261616-20022009><SPAN class=975261616-20022009>The <STRONG>Next General
Meeting of the FNA </STRONG>is on <STRONG>Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 7:30
pm</STRONG> at the Riverside Memorial Chapel. We will be discussing our
meeting with the city administration, Relay for Life at Memorial Field, and
Sunrise Assisted Living. Come and hear about what is going on throughout
the community! This is also a great opportunity to renew your FNA
membership!!</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=975261616-20022009><SPAN class=975261616-20022009>Annual <STRONG>Talkin'
Trash and Spring Planting </STRONG>event is on May 15, 2009 from 8:30a -
3p. Help us beautify the neighborhood and welcome spring in big
style! </SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=975261616-20022009><SPAN class=975261616-20022009>Don't forget to take a
ride on the "Foodtown Ferry"! </SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=975261616-20022009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=975261616-20022009><SPAN class=975261616-20022009>Thanks to everyone for
helping the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association continue to succeed and
thrive! Happy Spring!</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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