COMMUNIT-E GOES DOWN FOR A WHILE
Next week I plan to switch from AOL to Starpower. I will need to learn a
whole new way of sending and receiving e-mail, so I would ask that you not
send anything to me until I put out the next issue of COMMUNIT-E under my new
address. Many thanks to all of you who shared your thoughts on e-mail
providers with me. They were very helpful suggestions and I looked at a
number of servers before I decided to go with Starpower. In the end, I
selected it because of the cable TV and the high speed internet components.

As before, the end of this newsletter is marked. Let me know if you didn't
get all of it.
 
 

ESCAPEE CAUGHT
The juvenile whom I mentioned in the last issue of COMMUNIT-E has been caught
by the DC Police. This is the young man who was arrested for two rapes and
robbery and then escaped. The police were allowed to show his picture but not
give out his name or other information that might  have helped the community
help the police to catch him sooner.  This situation suggests that it might
be time to rethink some of the secrecy laws and regulations surrounding some
juveniles who commit violent and vicious crimes.
 
 

UPCOMING MEETINGS
****  American University Park Citizens Association -- Tuesday, April 3 at
Tenley Library at 7:30 pm.

****  2nd District Police Citizens Advisory Council -- Wednesday, April 4 at
2D Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Avenue at 7:00 pm.

**** Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E -- Thursday, April 12 at St. Mary's
Armenian Church near Fessenden and Wisconsin at 7:30 pm.
From:  Jdiskan@worldnet.att.net (Jill Diskan):   Please change your address
books.  I look forward to hearing from you at my new address when the spirit
moves you.

**** From: robert.collins@dc.gov (Robert Collins)
Neighborhood Planning Workshop For Neighborhood Cluster 14:
Cluster 14 includes the neighborhoods of Glover Park,  Mass. Avenue Heights,
Cathedral Heights, and McLean Gardens
Saturday, April 21, 9:00am to 12:00pm, Savoy Suites Hotel, 2505 Wisconsin
Avenue, NW

Mayor Williams invites all community members including residents, business
owners, students, and seniors to attend a Neighborhood Visioning Workshop
to:
-- share YOUR vision for YOUR neighborhood
-- define YOUR essential ingredients for a livable neighborhood
-- and, most importantly, contribute to a strategic neighborhood action plan
which will impact future budget decision for the District!

Continental breakfast will be served at the start of the Workshop. Workshops
for other Clusters in Ward 3 coming soon. Please call Robert Collins, the
Neighborhood Planning coordinator for Ward 3 for more information at
202.442.7617.
 
 
 

HERE'S THE SATURDAY NIGHT DATE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!!
From:   nicmich@starpower.net (Lefrancois/DC)
Plan now to join us at the Bernard Janney Elementary School-Anne Beers
Elementary School Auction on SATURDAY, MARCH 31 at the World Bank Building,
1818 H Street, NW [near Farragut West Metro].    Dinner Buffet; Open Bar;
Dancing 'til Midnight.   Festive Attire.   Doors open at 5:30 PM and guests
arriving before 6 PM will be entered in a drawing for a special door prize.
Tickets are $35 and WILL NOT be available at the door.   Silent auction will
feature all kinds of useful items, from gift certificates for meals and
merchandise to art work and books.  LIVE AUCTION items include a Disneyworld
trip, a week each at two faraway vacation homes, etc.   Over 500 items in
all!   Please contact Barbara Maguire-Sloss on 686-0951 or Juan Thompson on
583-0348 for information or go to www.BJauction.homestead.com or
www.hillcrestdc.com
 
 

NEW PLANS FOR THE TENLEY  LIBRARY?
From: Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library:
Mary Raphael, Director of the DC Public Library System, will discuss the
latest plans for the Tenley Branch at 7 pm, Thursday, April 12.
 
 

WINDOM PLACE CLEANUP A SUCCESS
From:   abbott1229@erols.com (Richard Abbott)
The clean-up of Windom Place on Saturday March 24, announced in Communit-E
and also in the NW Current, was a big success.  Ten people living in the area
turned out with rakes, shovels, and plastic bags to pick up the quantities of
trash which had accumulated in the 3900 block, just east of the 7-11 on
Wisconsin.

Since much of the trash appears to come from the 7-11, we had written to the
owner of the franchise, Abraham Habte, asking for his cooperation.  After
some further phone calls to the 7-11 Regional Office, Mr. Habte responded in
fine style by contributing the time of one of his employees to help in the
cleanup, then inviting us to have lunch at his store.  He pointed out that
people discard wrappers and cups despite the fact that there are some six
trash cans in and around his store, including four which he had purchased.
Mr. Habte agreed to have an employee check the area outside the store
periodically and pick up discarded trash, and to be sure that the cans were
emptied regularly.  He also pointed out that the prevailing wind blows paper
into Windom from the convenience store across Wisconsin and from along the
avenue.  It is the hope of our little band of volunteers that passersby will
be less inclined to trash the area now that it is clean, and that residents
of the block will pick up trash as it (inevitably) appears.  Thanks to all
who participated in this community action!
Richard Abbott
 
 

ROBBERY ON KANAWHA STREET
From:   maudlin@alum.mit.edu (Robert V. Maudlin)
The following report is from Lt. Eaves, Commander PSA 201, 2nd District,
MPD: At about 6:00pm on March 21, 2001, a 63 year old female was about enter
her home in the 2800 block of Kanawha St NW, when she heard the sound of
someone running behind her. As she turned to see who it was, she was
immediately
grabbed by a subject who snatched her purse and fled in a waiting
vehicle. The Suspect is described as a Black male, 6', 180 lbs, in his late
20's.
At the time of the offense he was wearing a blue sweater, dark colored
pants and brown frame glasses. The suspect fled in a light blue mini van. No
further description is available at this time.

There is some good news to report, at about 7:50PM, the Second District
received a call for a suspicious subject in the 2800 block of 28th St
NW. The caller had heard of the robberies in the area and believed that the
person matched the description. The suspect was stopped and a records
check revealed that he was wanted in Fairfax County. Upon being searched,
officers recovered a pellet pistol from the suspects waistband and several
credit
cards in the names of recent robbery victims in his pocket. Once
interviewed at the Second District, the suspect confessed to 4 robberies along
Connecticut Avenue. Additionally, the suspect matches the description
given in several more robberies.
Lt. Eaves
 
 

ANIMALS IN THE 'HOOD
**** From: Darnot@aol.com
One last thought to go along with the wandering pets... it is vital to have
all pets up to date on their shots! rabies and distemper (Feline
Panleukopenia Virus (FPV)) most importantly. The latter is a killer and the
inoculation is full-proof. shots for feline aids (fiv) and feline leukemia;
(felv) should also be considered for outside cats.

**** From: Bkravetz@aol.com
Re the deer --- they live in Rock Creek Park --- there are a zillion there
and come up through the Glover Archbold park and through Battery Kemble Park.
We have seen deer on 42nd Street, behind Janney School!

**** From: Millhuang@aol.com (Lois Miller)
I was wondering if anyone could identify the source of the Pet signs in our
neighborhood regarding "Scoop your Pet's Poop $50.00 fine?" I have seen them
on several streets and have wondered how to get some on our street.  I almost
step in poop every day in front of my house and am getting tired of this.
(4300 Block of  43rd Street)  We have a dog and are always conscientious of
other people's property. I think however that some people need a reminder.
 
 

PARKING IN THE 'HOOD
From:   Kathleen.Reilly@westgroup.com
I seem to recall reading in Communit-E a while back about a plan to provide
temporary parking permits for the Tenleytown/AU Park area for housecleaners,
nannies, and other household help who visit frequently and stay for more
than two hours. Did anything ever come of this, and if not, do you have any
suggestions for me on how to get a parking permit for my nanny?
 
 

HELP NEEDED FROM THE CITY
**** From: CRABLE@nmb.gov  (Stephen&Deborah Crable)
Could someone help us find the correct person to contact about getting a kerb
installed on the west side of 43rd street N.W.? We have never had a kerb, and
now that the street is dug up from the gas works we know they will repave, so
we thought it would be an opportune time to get one installed. I have called
the Mayor's city assistance number and been referred to another department,
(Investigations and Inspections), and left a message for a John Flemming but
have not heard back. I was referred to his office I believe by the
Transportation and Construction dept. Anyway, I know it's not a quick process
but thought while the gas works were still going on we might have time to
organize this. Any help would be appreciated.

>From KS - This might be a job for Phil Heinrich, City Services Coordinator,
at  phil.heinrich@dc.gov.
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
**** From: Lberger728@aol.com  (Lisa Berger)
GARDENER RECOMMENDED: Great Gardener/Spring Cleaner: I've just had my spring
garden cleaning done by Evaristo Hernandez (trade name: Hernandez and
Daughters; reachable by cell phone at 202/421-3442) and recommend him highly.
 He did an expert job of pruning, mulching and clean-up.  Plus, his fee was
reasonable and he was immediately available.

**** From: lenkind@od.nih.gov (Dona Lenkin)
Hi!  My cleaning lady is looking for work in the AU Park area.  She has
worked for me for about a year. She is very reliable and does a good job.
If you are interested you may contact her directly.  Her name is Hanna and
her cell phone# is (703) 244-0940.  If you have any questions, please let me
know.

**** From: apg@alphatecpc.com (Anthoula P. Gianniotis)
1.) I highly recommend a licensed and bonded painting company called Gut
Painters, specializing in residential work, plaster and drywall repair,
wallpaper removal, interior and exterior painting, power wash of siding and
decks, cleaning gutters.  They are honest, reasonable and very hardworking.
Call Willie Gutierrez (410)381-4699 or (410)381-4658, or email at
gutsan09@netscape.net.

2.) Aquarium for sale: 55 gallon "tall" tank with 2 Eheim biological filters,
light canopy, and black metal stand.  Asking $400.  Call Pano Gianniotis at
(202) 364-0074 or email at psg@alphatecpc.com.

****  From: KOSTYACK@nwf.org (John Kostyack)
We're looking for a contractor to renovate our basement.  The job will
involve plumbing and electrical work in addition to drywalling, carpeting,
etc.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Send an email to the
address above or call 202-966-6437.

**** From: dmerenstein@yahoo.com (Dan Merenstein)
 I have been looking for someone to redo the steps to my house, and have been
having a real hard time finding anyone that does this kind of work. Any
Suggestions? I need someone, desperately.

**** From: akrs@mindspring.com
We are interested in winterizing the screened-in porch on the side of our
house.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a good contractor for this kind
of job?  Please email us at akrs@mindspring.com if you do.

**** From: Shosh4Prog@aol.com (Susan Hoechstetter)
I am looking for someone (reliable and fairly priced) to clean ducts and
vents in my house.  Does anyone on the list have recommendations?

**** From: Petirrojo@aol.com (Robin)
1) Does anyone know of a good, local company/person who can remove the caulk
lining my bathtub and shower--and recaulk it?
2) Anyone know of a local , reliable, not too expensive TV repair place?

**** From: equiknox@juno.com (Alex Knox)
OFFICE SPACE NEEDED:  professional acupuncturist with successful practice
seeks D.C. office space, preferably between Woodley Park and Friendship
Heights.  Requirements: (1)  One quiet room with window available Mon, Tue,
Thurs, and Fri. (2)  Waiting area, (3) easy access to bathroom and (4)
storage space for supplies and patient charts.  Must move practice by May 15.
 Please phone 202-462-5810 or e-mail: Equiknox@juno.com

ROOM IN LARGE CHEVY CHASE DUPLEX available for rent as of May 1. Share
all common spaces with friendly professional.  Duplex is fully furnished
(bedroom can come unfurnished), has 2 porches, hardwood floors, large yard.
Space for office in home, parking available. Located 3 blocks from bus; 6
blocks from metro. $700 unfurnished, $800 furnished.  Short-term okay
(2-month minimum). Some utilities included. Non-smokers only. 202-244-4488 or
Equiknox@juno.com.
 
 

HECHINGER / SEARS REVISITED
From:   carolynlong@earthlink.net (Caroline Long)
I know the topic of the Sears/Hechingers building is supposed to be closed,
but I have one more comment. Do we REALLY want a mega-hardware store
there--Home Depot or Lowes? Having heard such great things about Lowes, we
drove out to the one in Gaithersburg and found it to be a big ugly box,
surrounded by a vast
parking lot, having pretty much the same stuff as our former Hechingers, and
staff that wasn't a bit better trained or knowledgeable.

I would much rather see a smaller, high-quality hardware store like
Strosniders occupying part of the building, and the rest of it made into a
mini-mall with lots of shops and restaurants. A creative architect can work
with
that building and make it look great and still be within the Historic
Preservation guidelines.
 

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