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<DIV>This is a busy season for firefighters; people are using fireplaces, space heaters, etc.; please, if you use any flame/heat producing device, use it carefully and according to directions. AND have an adequate number of working smoke detectors in your home. We don't need any more tragedies like the one in Hyattsville. <BR></DIV>
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<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B> Vernon Archer <varcher@gmail.com><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> TownTalk <TownTalk@riverdale-park.org><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Thu, January 20, 2011 8:20:55 AM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [RP TownTalk] Tragedy for a neighboring family<BR></FONT><BR>
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<DIV>I received this request for assistance from our delegate Justin Ross, just as my daughter was telling me of the tragedy that struck the Zelaya family in Hyattsville. I ask that you all please consider joining me in sending what assistance you can to this family in their hour of need.</DIV>
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<DIV>Best wishes,</DIV>
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<DIV>Vern</DIV>
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<DIV>Dear Vernon, <BR> <BR>This morning in Hyattsville, the Zelaya Family lost their 9-year-old daughter, Kimberly, to a fire that destroyed their home in the 4700 block of 40th Ave. Her three siblings were also injured in the fire; two are currently in stable condition at Children's Hospital, while the other is in critical condition. <BR> <BR>The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation is collecting donations on behalf of the family. They are requesting that donations be sent or dropped off at their main office: <BR> <BR>Hyattsville Community Development Corporation<BR>5004 42nd Ave<BR>Hyattsville, MD 20781 <BR> <BR>I know I have frequently called upon your generosity, but each time I have been touched by the outpouring of kind inquiries and donations. I thank you for all that you have done for your neighbors and for helping the Zelaya Family in their time of need.<BR> <BR>Thank you,<BR> <BR>Justin
Ross <BR>(301)-858-3652<BR clear=all><BR>-- <BR>Vernon Archer, Mayor<BR>Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland<BR></DIV></DIV></DIV></div><br>
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