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<DIV><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello
Neighbors!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial size=2>News and Updates
from the Underground!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial size=2>The
<STRONG>Fleetwood Unofficial Business Directory</STRONG> is undergoing final
revisions, and (hopefully) will be sent to the printer tomorrow! We are
hopeful that copies will be made in time for the meeting on
<STRONG>Thursday</STRONG>! Get yours while it is still hot off the press!
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<DIV><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>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
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<DIV><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN><SPAN class=172254703-15032009><FONT face=Arial
size=2><STRONG>The City of Mount Vernon</STRONG> is pleased to announce that a
new technology called "<STRONG>Shot Spotter</STRONG>" will be installed in
our city. </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>Officials in Mount Vernon and
Yonkers are hoping that <STRONG>$3 million worth of sophisticated sound and
video technology provided by Westchester County</STRONG> will help cops use the
sound of gunfire to their advantage. County Executive Andy Spano today
announced that the county will buy and install a network of sound sensors in
both cities that can detect gunfire, pinpoint its location and relay the
information to police within seconds. The gunshot detection technology
alerts police almost immediately that shots have been fired and where.
Once the sound is picked up by the sensors, a video camera automatically
activates and focuses on the area it came from. The information is immediately
transmitted to police headquarters, allowing cops to respond quickly to gunshot
incidents.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#00ff00
size=4><STRONG>Meetings</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN><SPAN><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<LI></STRONG></FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial
size=2><STRONG>Next Meeting! Thursday, March 19, 7:30, Riverside
Memorial Chapel</STRONG>. I've attached the flyer to this email - please
print it out and give it to a neighbor, or post it in your buildings...We have
a lot on the agenda, so come early and get a great seat!</FONT></SPAN>
<UL>
<LI><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Speaking of the
agenda...<STRONG>Jeff Williams</STRONG> from the <STRONG>Planning
Department</STRONG> will be on hand to discuss the <STRONG>Mount Vernon
Comprehensive Plan</STRONG>. He has specially extended the deadline
for Community Surveys to accommodate this meeting, and for that, we thank
him! If you haven't submitted your survey yet, do it now! You can do
it online at <A href="http://www.planmv.com">www.planmv.com</A>; or pick one
up at your local elementary school or city hall. The survey is a great
way for you to express your vision and hopes for Mount Vernon!</FONT></SPAN>
<LI><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>Mary
Harris, Relay for Life</STRONG>, will be discussing the exciting activities
and events planned around this very important fundraiser. Last year,
Mount Vernon raised a record amount of funds and had a record amount of FUN
at the Relay for Life! Hear how you can participate, host your own team, or
join a team!</FONT></SPAN>
<LI><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><STRONG>Abby G.
Peretz</STRONG></SPAN><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><STRONG>
</STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>of Sunrise Assisted Living</STRONG>
will be coming to talk about the many programs and services offered at their
facility on Columbus Avenue.</FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
<LI><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT size=2><SPAN><SPAN><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN><SPAN>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></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></LI></UL>
<DIV><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT size=2><SPAN><SPAN><FONT face=Arial
color=#00ff00 size=4><SPAN><SPAN>Events</SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial>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><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>Free Ice
Skating at the Ice Hutch!</STRONG> Every Saturday, from 1:00 PM - 3:30
PM, the City of Mount Vernon Recreation Department hosts a <STRONG>Family
Skating Program</STRONG>! <STRONG>The Ice Hutch</STRONG> is located
right behind Target across from the Animal Shelter. Take the family -
lessons are only $20.00, including skate rental! You must register - so call
<STRONG>Mount Vernon Recreation at 914-665-2420</STRONG> to sign up! See you
all there next week! (Please note, children under 4 must wear a helmet -
a bike helmet is sufficient.)</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>Bookmobile
Spring Schedule</STRONG>! The <STRONG>Mount Vernon Public
Library</STRONG> is bringing the books to you! The
<STRONG>Bookmobile</STRONG> enables patrons to pick up library cards, surf the
net (and check out the website <A
href="http://www.fleetwoodneighbors.org">www.fleetwoodneighbors.org</A>) put
selections on hold, reserve DVDs, Audiobooks, CDs, and vacation loans.
In fact, the list is ENDLESS! Meet the <STRONG>Bookmobile</STRONG> at
the following locations and dates:</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial>Sunrise Senior
Living (500 Columbus Avenue) from 10 a.m. - 11:30
a.m.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial>Wartburg Home for
the Aged (300 Bradley Avenue) from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45
p.m.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>A&P
Parking Lot (Fleetwood) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00
p.m.</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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<LI><SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial>March
18</FONT></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI><SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial>April
8</FONT></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI><SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial>April
29</FONT></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI><SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial>May
20</FONT></SPAN></SPAN>
<LI><SPAN><SPAN class=117584302-15032009><FONT face=Arial>June
10</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></LI></UL>
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face=Arial> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN><FONT face=Arial color=#00ff00
size=4><STRONG>Membership</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bob would like to remind
<STRONG><U>EVERYONE</U></STRONG> 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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<LI><FONT face=Arial><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>FNA Membership
Discount</STRONG></FONT></SPAN> </FONT>
<UL>
<LI><SPAN><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><FONT face=Arial><SPAN><STRONG><FONT size=2>Raise your
voice!</FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </FONT>
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<LI><SPAN><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><FONT face=Arial><SPAN><STRONG><FONT size=2>Help us Help
YOU!</FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </FONT>
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<LI><FONT face=Arial><SPAN><FONT 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> <SPAN></SPAN></FONT></LI></UL>
<LI><FONT face=Arial><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>FNA Re-useable Grocery
Bag!</STRONG></FONT></SPAN> </FONT>
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<LI><FONT face=Arial><SPAN><FONT 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> </FONT></LI></UL></LI></UL>
<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial> <FONT 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 title=mailto:bob@fleetwoodneighbors.org
href="mailto:bob@fleetwoodneighbors.org"
target=_blank>bob@fleetwoodneighbors.org</A> and he will be happy to assist
you!</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN><SPAN>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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