NFNA 2023 Q2 Newsletter

Hey Friends!

First off, we wanted to provide an important update regarding the garage sale date: To avoid conflicting with Mother’s day, the date for the garage sale is shifting to the 6th of May. Also, the date for the dumpster day was misprinted in the last newsletter, and should be the 20th of May, not the 21st.

Our last meeting was an eventful one. Chief Echevarria paid us a visit and after introducing himself, spoke on ways the police department tries to increase engagement with the community. One way is through the Tip411. He finished his time with us answering questions from the attendees.

Councilman Grayeb also spoke, giving his insight and introducing city engineer, Andrea Klopfenstein, who provided a short update on the Merle Lane culvert project.

Assistant City Manager Kimberly Richardson also spoke, encouraging us to visit the newly revamped city website: peoriagov.org

We discussed potentially renaming the neighborhood, but after conducting a Nextdoor poll since the last meeting, the board has decided to let the current name remain.

Quarterly Joke!

What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a tricycle and a well dressed man on a bicycle? Attire.

Joke provided by icanhazdadjoke.com

Quarterly Poem

We never know how high we are (1176)
Emily Dickinson

We never know how high we are
Till we are called to rise;
And then, if we are true to plan,
Our statures touch the skies—

The Heroism we recite
Would be a daily thing,
Did not ourselves the Cubits warp
For fear to be a King—

Around the Blocks

Here is a space where you can thank your neighbors for a helping hand, congratulate someone on a job well done, or give kudos to someone you saw doing a good deed.

If you would like to submit your joke, poem, or feel good story to NFNA Quarterly, please send it to Timothy Albertson at timothy.albertson@proton.me

Note: I reserve the right to review and reject any submission if I find it not in alignment with NFNA objectives.

Upcoming Events

April 18th 2023 - Second Quarterly Association Meeting
When: 6:30PM
Where: St. Paul Episcopal Church

April 22nd, 2023 - Community Cleanup
When: 8:00AM to 12:00PM
Where: St. Paul Episcopal Church Parking Lot
Note: We are planning a community cleanup event for Earth day. A yard waste dumpster will be provided at the church, along with bags and Mulch. We will also have a small truck available to help move Mulch and yard waste between the Church and the neighborhood.

May 6th, 2023 - Spring Garage Sale
When: 8:00AM to 2:00PM
Rain Date: May 21st
Note: We will announce this in The Journal Star. Plan your own sale and install signs if you wish.

May 20th, 2023 - Dumpster Day
When: 8:00AM to 12:00PM
Where: West Parking lot of St. Paul Episcopal Church Parking Lot
Note: Most household items accepted, some items such as TV’s and Electronics may require a disposal fee

Peoria Cares

Call 309-494-2273 or submit online https://www.peoriagov.org/civicalerts.aspx?aid=176

The City of Peoria Community Development Department has a program that is focused on keeping neighborhoods beautiful and safe. If you have concerns about tall grass, crime, graffiti, pot holes, street lights etc. please use this opportunity to contact the city.

Treasurer’s Report as of April 3rd, 2023

Bigelow Balance: 2405.99

Thanks for your dues for NFNA: If you have not turned in your registration for 2023, please do so as soon as possible. It is only $10.00. If you are new to the neighborhood in the last year or are over 75, it is Free. Just send your name and address information to the Treasurer. A registration form is on the NextDoor website for your convenience.

Officer Contacts

Committee Chairs

Welcoming Committee - Mason Rue (406)781-1149
Bigelow Blvd Committee - Colleen Halberg (309)472-5595
Event Coordinator - Karen Yee (309)831-8277

Social Links

Facebook

Nextdoor

NFNA Quarterly Mailbox - timothy.albertson@proton.me