Happy Valentine's Day.
 

CORRECTION TO ANC3E AGENDA
From: "Polly King" <pking@lldhhome.org>
I mistakenly put the wrong house number on item 6 of the ANC 3E Meeting
Notice I sent last week. It should have read:  Discussion of and vote on
a special exception permit for an accessory apartment at 4336 Garrison
Street .
 
 

AFTERNOON WALKERS
From:  <Jah824@aol.com> (Judy Horowitz )
The "Afternoon Walkers" will be meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4
p.m. at 4455 Springdale St. (near Turtle Park).  There is ample parking
on the street.  Eight people have already shown interest and we welcome
more.  It is completely voluntary, so we need more participants to
insure we have company along the way.  The only obligation is to enjoy
walking and good company.  We plan to walk about 3 miles in an hour, up
45th Street to River Road and back, probably on 43rd to Van Ness to 45th
and then finish at Springdale.  Some may choose a shorter alternative of
about 2 miles, back down 45th Street.  These plans are of course subject
to review.  We look forward to growing in numbers so please spread the
word to your neighbors!
 
 

WANTED: ESTABLISHED WRITERS (any genre)
From:  andrea dean <aodean@erols.com>
For a monthly lunchtime respite from the  tyranny of the keyboard.
Relieve your isolation with us, a small group of longtime writers. We
support each other while generously sharing resources and experiences.
We meet the third Thursday of each month at 11:45 at Krupin's
Restaurant, 4620 Wisconsin Ave, NW. 686-1989. There's parking in  the
rear beneath the building.
Thanks,
Andrea O. Dean
 
 
 

DID ANYONE SEE ANYTHING?
From: Name Withheld
Please be aware of the following incident. My home in the 4800 block of
41st Street was burglarized during the day, on Tuesday, January 28th.
The person (s) used my emptied recycling bin to scale the tall fence;
proceeded to take apart the wooden frame of the basement door (since
they could not breech the deadbolt lock or security glass); and broke
the lock on the door to the first floor. They took musical instruments
and sentimental jewelry. Other neighbors have mentioned that they
noticed their rear gates opened in the past two weeks. If you saw or
heard anything that may be related, please reply via the newsletter.
Thank you.
 
 
 

SEVERAL SCAMS

**** (a prelue to a robbery)
From: "Carolyn Long" <carolynlong@earthlink.net>
This happened to an elderly friend of mine who lives in upper
Georgetown: She and her neighbor were returning home from shopping when
a white male driver with a black female passenger pulled over to the
curb and asked for directions to Chantilly. My friend was trying to help
him, looking at some directions he had scrawled on a piece of paper,
when he reached out the window, grabbed her purse, and sped off. The
saddest thing about this is that, not only did my friend lose her money,
credit cards, and all her ID, she lost her faith in people, saying "I
was just trying to be nice." So watch out for these rats. I always carry
a purse with a long strap and wear it across my chest, not on my
shoulder--harder to rip off.

**** From: <edw3qc@att.net> (Ed McCauley)
 I received a telephone call last evening from an individual
identifying himself as an AT&T Service technician who was  conducting a
test on telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test I should
touch nine(9), zero(0), the pound  sign (#), and then hang up. Luckily,
I was suspicious and refused.  Upon contacting the telephone company, I
was informed that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual
full access to your telephone line, which enables them to place long
distance calls billed to your home phone number. I was further informed
that this scam has been originating from many local jails/prisons. I
have also verified this  information with UCB Telecom,Pacific Bell, MCI,
Bell Atlantic  and GTE. Please beware.
DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.

**** From: <Rubacats@aol.com> (Kelly Rubenstein)
RE: Questions  posed last week: The young "Russian" woman came to our
house as well (near 44th and River).  I opened the door (sometimes I
forget I'm not in the Midwest anymore).  She seemed to have an accent to
me, but I'm no expert.  Anyway, she was selling Russian/Ukrainian
trinkets and politely and promptly took no for answer.
 
 
 

MPD NEWS
From: <anc3b@aol.com>
In late February, the MPDC will phase out its seven-digit non-emergency
telephone number - 727-1010 - and will instead direct all non-emergency
calls to the 3-1-1 number.  For more information about 9-1-1, 3-1-1 and
other MPDC hotline, log on to:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/info/phone/phone.shtm
FOOTNOTE: Both 9-1-1 and 3-1-1 are toll-free calls that can be made from
wireless and pay phones.
 

 
NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING WITH MPD ON FEBRUARY 20TH
From:  <anc3b@aol.com>
Dear Community Stakeholder:  The Metropolitan Police Department holds
monthly community meetings in each Police Service Area (PSA) to address
issues and problems that impact
residents, visitors, employees and commercial establishments throughout
the District of Columbia. Please check the MPD website: WWW.MPDC.dc.gov,
for information on the next
meeting in your community.

PSA 205, serving Glover Park, Burleith, Upper Georgetown, Massachusetts
Avenue Heights, and part of Cathedral Heights will be holding its next
meeting on:
February 20, 2003
St. Luke's Church
3655 Calvert Street, NW
6:30 PM - Wesley Room
Currently, PSA 205 has developed action plans to address the following
issues:
1. Motor Vehicle Registration requirements for out of state automobiles
2. Theft From Auto
3. Late Night Noise
I hope you can attend and look forward to meeting you and your
neighbors.
Lieutenant Brian S. Bray, PSA 205
 
 

 
PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT RE: FIRE RESCUE
From: <Dennismcvey@aol.com> (Dennis McVey)
Please help us, your local firefighters, to help you!
There are a few things that each homeowner can do to help ensure that we
get to you as soon as
possible.
1. Be sure that your home address is obvious from the street, using
contrasting numbers...Also, number the back of your house because unless
there is fire showing from the back - we cannot easily tell which house
is in need of assistance.
2. Do not park in the alley or close to the corners of the alley. I
cannot tell you how many times that we have been unable to get to the
back of an address because someone had parked in the alley.  Fire
companies are dispatched to the front of a building as well as the back
and each company has it's assigned duties.
3. Be sure to remove your trash cans from the alley.  The firetrucks are
much wider than your cars and need every bit of space.  We have had to
send a fireman ahead of the truck to move each trashcan.  This slows
response times.
4. Be sure to trim back all brush and tree branches to your yard line or
as high as 12 feet.  Our firetrucks are very tall!
5. Don't landscape around fire hydrants and be sure to shovel around
them so they can be seen in a heavy snow.
And as always...smoke detectors save lives...change those batteries!
Dennis McVey, DCFD, T-12
 
 

SMALL BUSINESS QUESTION
From:  Joyce Burnett <georgiegirl96@mailwire.net>
I'm interested in opening my own small business in the neighborhood and
am looking at a variety of funding sources.  If neighbors are familiar
with sources please let me know about them and what the experience has
been with the source. Thank you.
 
 

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
From: "Robert Hyman" <RobertHyman@erols.com>
There are advertising opportunities available in the "Glover Park
Gazette" that is hand delivered to 4,000 homes and 10,000 readers! call
Ariadne at 202-965-8800 or 202-337-3466
 
 

TREES FOR TATE PARK
From:  Jan & Aldo Benini <abenini@starpower.net>
I heard today on the news that DC was going to spend several hundred
thousand dollars on new trees. They even have a new "forester" for DC!
I was wondering if we could get some for "Tate Park"? I'd be willing to
make a few phone calls, if you could point me in the right direction.
Does anyone know where to start?
 
 

FABRIC SCRAPS
Last week I mentioned that I had several bags of fabric scraps to give
away. I received about eight requests. I gave them to the first person
who asked for them. But the demand for scraps is so high that if anyone
else wants to get rid of fabric, please let the community know.
 
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

****  From: <Abauer4600@aol.com> (Amy McVey )
CORRECTION:  One item in last week's newsletter  has an incorrect phone
number.  Ms. Andrews-Sachs posted a number for Officer Wilson who offers
driving lessons but the number has been changed.  I contacted Officer
Wilson at 202-581-6256 after Ms. Andrews-Sachs was so kind as to track
down his number for me.

**** From: <jbhelm@enter.net>(Judy Helm)
Tenleytown author looking to come back!  Judy Helm has retired in
Pennsylvania and wishes to return to Tenleytown this year.  Does anyone
know of a 2-bedroom apartment to rent, on the first floor or accessible
by elevator, that accepts 2 cats, AND is less than $1,000 a month to
rent?  Is this possible?  Let me know by e-mail or phone (610)
965-5839.

**** From: "Aaron Epstein" <aajacks@starpower.net>
I have kept track of all the handymen and technicians recommended by
neighbors -- but have not heard of anyone who mends fences. Any
recommendations?

**** From: <look4me@earthlink.net>
To the person who has used books to give away: Stone Ridge School next
to Naval Medical takes donations all year. You can leave them off at any
time. Vassar used to have a place but I'm not sure if they still do. So
did Bryn Mawr.

**** From:  "Barbara Harrison" <barbaraemma1@msn.com>
The Montgomery Shelter has a thrift shop near the shelter which benefits
the shelter.  It's a ways to drive but they take anything and welcome
books.  It's called Wagging Tails Thrifts, 301-279-0345.  open tues. -
sat., 10 - 4.00.  I must warn you that every time I go there I end up
buying stuff!

**** From: "David J. Leviss" <dleviss@starpower.net>
Someone wanted a recommendation for firewood.  We've had good
experiences
with a guy named Kent Ashe, who lives out in West Virginia.  He doesn't
come to DC a lot, but if he's available, he's honest, his wood is dry
and a relatively good deal.  The number is 304-754-7641.

[From KS --  Did all you Name Collectors catch this one?  -- Mr. Ashe
sells firewood.]

**** From: "Lenkin, Dona (NIH)" <donal@nih.gov>
Cleaning Person Looking for Additional Work -- My cleaning person, Ana,
would like to get some more work in our area.  Ana has been working for
us for just a couple of months.  We have been very pleased with her.
I'm sure she could supply other references.  If you are in need of a
cleaning person, please call Ana on 703.491.6588.

**** From: "Karen Hopfl Harris" <karen@hopflharris.com>
Thru:  tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
My nanny is looking for health insurance for herself and asked for my
advice.  Knowing nothing about how to obtain an individual policy, but
assuming there are many folks in the area with nannies, I thought I
would pose the question to the listserve.  Please let me know if you
have any ideas.
 

**** From: "Dorcas Adkins" <dorcas.adkins@wap.org>
I am looking for several kinds of help on my house and thought you might
know of some recommendations: a good plumber, a good electrician,
someone to help me with hand digging and building retaining walls (I
will supervise), and a place to dump clean fill (dirt from this
digging). Any ideas? Thanks for your help.

**** From: <Music4s@aol.com> (Stephanie )
Has anyone ever had a curb cut and driveway built on their property?  I
would appreciate any recommendations for contractors who have done this
in the area and are familiar with the DC permit process, etc.  If anyone
can provide me with further information on what a project such as this
entails, as well as any personal experiences -- I'd be very grateful.
Thank you.

**** From: Sharlene Kranz <skranz_99@yahoo.com>
FOR SALE: 1992 Honda Accord. 4-door, Burgundy.  A/C, tape player.
Current DC Inspection and Ward 3 RPP.  New battery; old tires.  B/O:
202-363-7910 after 6pm.

**** From:  <Topspindc@aol.com> (Laurie England)
For sale: One gallon of Benjamin Moore paint, color naivete (pretty,
bright pink), unopened. Orginally $26, asking $13 or best offer. E-mail:
Topspindc@aol.com

**** From: Rebecca Epstein <REpstein@tlpj.org>
MICROWAVE.   We are selling a white Sanyo Carousel Microwave, bought
approx.
5 years ago.  Great condition.  $25.

**** From: "Rice, Bill (DDOT)" <Bill.Rice@dc.gov>
Traffic Advisory : Because of structural deficiencies, the roadway on
the 31st Street bridge over the C&O Canal in Georgetown has been
narrowed by installing concrete traffic barriers to prevent vehicles
from driving or parking near the curb. An engineering inspection showed
that the steel beams under the curb lanes have deteriorated.  With these
limits, the bridge is safe. The Department of Transportation is planning
to expedite the full replacement of the bridge.

****  From: Alex G Dias & Silvana Pagano-Dias <alexdias@juno.com>
Spring is just around the corner and many people in our neighborhood are
looking forward to remodeling and creating new additions to their
homes.  My father is a Civil Engineer with over 35 years of experience
in the field of home remodeling. The following is a brief  description
of his business and services:
Pagano Professional Corporation, 16531 Redland Road, Rockville, Maryland
20855-1946
Tel: 301-670-5885, E-mail: apagano@mail.com
Augusto Pagano, P. E. who brings over 35 years of experience in the
design and construction management of a variety of projects worldwide,
heads the Corporation. Augusto Pagano is a licensed professional
engineer in many States including Maryland, Virginia, and District of
Columbia.

Specific services provided include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Customized design of new construction as well as modifications to
existing structures.
Construction Drawings.
Construction Specifications.
Construction Management:
     Feasibility Studies.
     Structural Consulting.
     Structural Design.
     Stress Analysis.
     Reports.
     Inspection and Evaluation of Existing Buildings or Structures:
 
 
 
 

COOPERATIVE PLAY PROGRAM
From: Dan Radack <dan@radack.net>
Information Night for registering for the DC DPR Cooperative Play
Program:
There will be an information night on Wednesday February 26th at 7pm at
the    Chevy Chase Community Center. DCDPR staff, and parents and
teachers from the seven different cooperatives will be available for
questions. Registration packets will be made available.

Registration itself will be held at the Van Ness office of DCDPR OES
Returning Families - 3/3 through 3/14 New Families - 3/31 through 4/11
(on a first come first serve basis)

What is a returning family? Any family who has a child currently
enrolled in the Coop Play Program who will be sending the child or a
sibling of the child back to the Coop Play Program in the 2003-2004
school year. Preference is given to these families in order to insure
the continuity of the cooperative program.

The dates for the 2003-2004 School Year are as follows:
September 15, 2003 - May 28, 2004, 9 am - 12 pm daily, Monday-Friday
(follows the 2003-2004 DCPS Schedule for holidays and vacations)

Cooperative Play will be available at the following centers:
Benning-Stoddart (3900 E. Capitol St SE)
Chevy Chase Community Center (5601 Connecticut Av NW)
Chevy Chase Playground (41st & Livingston St NW)
Friendship (45th & Van Ness St NW)
Hardy (Q & 45th St NW)
Landgon Park (20th & Franklin St NE)
Langston* (650 26th St NE)
Palisades (Edmunds & Sherrier Pl, NW)
Stoddert (3900 Calvert St. NW)
* being considered for full time daycare
 
 
 

MORE COMMENTS ON SEARS / HECHINGER BUILDING

**** From: "Aaron Epstein" <aajacks@starpower.net>
Do you know who did those cakes for the Sears/Hechinger ceremony?

**** From: "Brian Gore" <scoregore@yahoo.com>
If the Best Buy falls through for the Sears/Hechinger building, how
about a Barnes & Noble or other book store?
 
 
 

LATEST ON TENLEYTOWN FIREHOUSE
From: <Abauer4600@aol.com>
A couple of weeks ago, I spent an hour or so talking with the foreman of
the Tenleytown Firehouse project and he told me that they are about 6-7
months behind schedule.  The original estimated time to finish was 14
months which had put the anticipated end date in August 03. (The
firehouse was vacated in early June 02).  He said that they now
anticipate January 04 as a finish date and that was being optimistic!

I was disappointed to see Chief Thompson testify during his confirmation
hearing that the project was on schedule and would be completed by
October 03.  It seems that he has not been recently updated on the
issue.  The Chief stated, during his hearing, that the hold up was due
to the historical issues of the project.

When asked if we would be getting one of the newly delivered engines to
replace the old and leaky Engine 20 he said, yes.  He said the
department had ordered a specially modified engine to fit in the small
doors of E-20.  I cannot figure out why the department would spend the
extra money to modify a standard piece of equipment when the new bays
will have enlarged doors..?..

He also stated that we will be given the new "freightliner" which will
be part light rescue and part advanced life support (no transport).  It
will be interesting to see how he intends to fit that piece of equipment
in the firehouse but at least he did state for the record that we will
be given back our original equipment including Truck 12.  There is also
a plan to locate a "hazmat" pod in Ward 3.  It would be nice if Engine
20 was built large enough to house this also.

In an interesting sidenote - Engine 22, which is located on Georgia
Avenue, just south of Missouri Avenue, has been scheduled to be rebuilt
on another site completely. Chief Thompson stated that to renovate that
old building would cost much more than to build new.
 
 
 

E-NEWSLETTER FROM COUNCILMEMBER KATHY PATTERSON
Vol. III - February 7, 2003
From:  "Pagano, Penny (COUNCIL)" <Ppagano@dccouncil.washington.dc.us>
DIRECTORY OF TOPICS:
Councilmembers approve PSA bill
MPD to use 311 for all non-emergency calls
Confirmation hearing on new fire chief
Legislation introduced by Councilmember Patterson
Homeland Security locates in Ward 3
Tenley Library to be renovated
More playing fields at Ft. Reno
Concerns about Mayor's residence on Foxhall Road
Questions about estate taxes raised
Former staffer to cover education issues
Legislation introduced by Councilmember Patterson
Events of community interest
 
 
 

BRAZIL BULLETIN
From: "Heilbron, Shana (COUNCIL)" <SHeilbron@dccouncil.washington.dc.us>
In This Week's Issue...
- Brazil Introduces Legislation to Spur Economic Development in our
Neighborhoods
- Council Approves Brazil Legislation on Expanding Federal Tax Benefits
for District - Businesses
- DC Central Kitchen Volunteer Luncheon
- Brazil Brings Together Master Business Registration Task Force
- Opinion Polls on the Web
 
 
 

HAVING A BAD DAY?
**** From: <edw3qc@att.net> (Ed McCauley)

The  average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil
spill in Alaska  was $80,000. At a special ceremony, two of the most
expensively saved animals  were being released back into the wild amid
cheers and applause from onlookers.  A minute later, in full view, a
killer whale ate them  both.
====

Still  Having a Bad Day?

A woman  came home to find her husband in the kitchen shaking
frantically, almost in a dancing frenzy, with some kind of wire running
from his waist towards the  electric kettle. Intending to jolt him away
from the deadly current, she whacked  him with a handy plank of wood,
breaking his arm in two places. Up to that  moment, he had been happily
listening to his Sony  Walkman.
=====

Still think you are having a bad day?

Two animal rights protesters were protesting the cruelty of sending pigs
to a  slaughterhouse in Bonn, Germany. Suddenly, all two thousand pigs
broke loose and  escaped through a broken fence, stampeding madly. The
two hopeless protesters were trampled to death.
====

What?!  STILL having a bad day?

Iraqi  terrorist Khay Rahnajet didn't pay enough postage on a letter
bomb. It came back with "return to sender" stamped on it. Forgetting it
was the bomb, he opened it  and was blown to bits.

There  now, feeling better??
 

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