THEFT NOTICES

**** PSA 202 Lt. Robert Aiello stopped me on the street to tell me that
here has been a rash of burglaries of garages and sheds in the area.
This is fairly common in the 'Hood in the spring. They seem to be after
tools and bicycles. Regarding the bicycles, he said they could be kids
who are doing it, possibly local kids. Some prevention tactics include
making sure the building is locked even if you are working in the yard
and  placing something over the garage or shed windows to prevent
"window shopping."

**** From:  Aijacelbl@aol.com
I just want to report that there was a theft at my son's house in the
4300
block of Fessenden Street after midnight of Saturday to Sunday.  Two
vans
in front of his house were broken into and only whatever change and some
dollars were taken, but they also broke into his garage at the back of
his back
yard and took a brand new power washer.  He called the police on Sunday
morning.
They did not even take fingerprints from the garage and were not
terribly
interested in doing anything since it was the garage and not the house
that
was broken into.  My son has no idea who it could have been.  He was at
home but heard nothing.
Aija Blitte
 
 
 

ANC3F MEETING TONIGHT --  APRIL 21, at 7:30 pm
From:  <4-21@anc3f.org>
Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church,  3920 Alton Place, N.W.
Tentative Agenda
-- THE TENLEY-FRIENDSHIP LIBRARY
Consideration of plans to rebuild the library at 4450 Wisconsin Avenue
-- THE SHERIDAN SCHOOL
Request for a continuance of the May 20, BZA hearing
-- 4600 WISCONSIN AVENUE, N.W. (BABE'S BILLIARDS SITE)
Presentation and discussion of a planned unit development and zoning map
amendment
-- 3017 AND 3031 GATES ROAD, N.W. Consideration of raze permit
applications
-- 2800 CHESTERFIELD PLACE, N.W.
consideration of final plans for one house
-- SECOND READING OF AMENDMENT TO ANC BYLAWS FOR CO-SIGNING CHECKS
-- COMPLETION OF ANC BUDGET FOR FY 2003
-- ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ANC SAVINGS ACCOUNT
NOTE:      Place of meeting - Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church
 
 

TENLEYTOWN NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION
From:  <Pavukmatt@aol.com> (Cheryl Browning)
Tenleytown Neighbors Association will hold its regular monthly meeting
on Thursday, May 1, 7 pm, at the Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450
Wisconsin Avenue, NW.  A panel discussion is scheduled with area
commercial property owners to discuss retail issues in Tenleytown.
 
 

EVENT AT FT. BAYARD
From:  "DiBiase, Thomas" <Thomas.DiBiase@usdoj.gov>
Join the Friends of Fort Bayard Park and your neighbors on April 26,
2003 (rain date April 27th) for a fundraising kickoff and celebration
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  The celebration will include participation of
the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry, Company F, a DC-based Civil War
reenactment unit.  A short program on the history of the park will be
presented and the unit will also bring along 'enlistment papers'.  There
will be other activities for kids of all ages and food.  It's all free,
so come and learn about the history of this park and the efforts to
bring new and improved playground equipment. (The design for the new
playground will be displayed.)  It  promises to be a lot of fun! (Ft.
Bayard Park is in Washington, D.C., bounded by Western Avenue, River
Road, Fessenden Street and 46th and 47th Streets, N.W.)
 
 
 

JUNE 5 GARDEN LECTURE
From:  "Tommy Tomlinson and Penni St. Hilaire" <tommyt@erols.com>
Garden expert Franziska Reed Huxley will be this year's speaker at the
annual garden lecture sponsored by the Friends of Tenley Library in
memory of Henry Mitchell.  This year's topic is pruning.  The lecture
begins at 7 P.M. at the Library, 4450 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.  The event
is free.

Ms. Huxley leads garden tours for the Smithsonian and has served as a
horticultural consultant and writer for Garden Design Magazine.  For 10
years she produced a half hour call in show for WAMU-FM called
"Gardening for Everyone."
 
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: <AmyBNHoang@aol.com>
>From my previous posting on Communit-E, several people have asked me to
pass along the name of  good deck power-washers to them. I recently used
Mardecks, who are located in Alexandria. They were efficient, tidy and
nice although I do recommend that you bargain with them on the price. We
knocked off $50 off their initial quote after doing so.

**** From:  "Phillips, Ann" <APhillips@usaid.gov>
My daughter is looking for a guitar teacher.  She is a beginner.
Recommendations welcome. Please indicate cost per lesson. Tel:
202-686-1351  Thanks.

**** From: "Lenkin, Dona (NIH)" <donal@nih.gov>
DECK RESTAINER -- looking for someone to strip and restain deck.  anyone
have
good experience with someone?  Dona Lenkin

**** From: Connie Kurihara <jerry_kurihara@yahoo.com>
I'd like to ask the neibs if they know of a good re-upholsterer.
Thanks

**** From: "John A McCarthy" <john.a.mccarthy@starpower.net>
I'm looking for someone to clear an attic.  Can anyone make a
recommendation?  It will take a good sized truck and at least 2 workers.
Tel 202-966-2870

**** From: <tsilv@earthlink.net>
I have  a one bedroom english basement apt. for rent at friendship
heights metro.  It is completely modern, furnished and fully equipped.
It is available for short or long term lease and cable t.v., telephone
and utilities are all included in rent which is $1450 per month. Please
contact Tsilv@earthlink.net if interested.

**** From: Rebecca Epstein <REpstein@tlpj.org>
SEEKING A GLIDER/OTTOMAN.  We're looking to purchase a glider and
ottoman
for a baby's room.  Please contact us at repstein@tlpj.org.  Thanks!

[From KS: One of  the best gliders I ever sat on was at the Amish
Connection showroom on Georgia Avenue in Olney. You might want to check
it out.]

**** From: "Spiegel, Kathy" <kspiegel@pd.state.gov>
We are looking to install central air conditioning in a row house that
presently has no duct work.  A couple of years ago, we got several bids
from contractors but never followed through because there was a fairly
sizable difference, not so much in price, but in design and size of
compressor. Since we've heard that a system that is either too big or
too small causes problems, albeit different ones, we are trying to find
a contractor who can help us figure this all out.  We'd also like to
know if anyone has experience with installing the narrow ducts, rather
than the standard size, that apparently take up less (closet) space.

**** From: Amy at ajablin@yahoo.com
Help!  I need someone to take over my lease!  An amazing junior one
bedroom in the heart of Dupont circle walking distance from the metro,
Georgetown.  Large (@ 650 square feet), huge walk in closet, additional
closet, lots of light, great kitchen and new parquet floors (August
2002).  There is also a great pool for your use in the summer on the
roof.  Street parking takes less than five minutes (I'll show you secret
spots).
 
 
 

LIBRARY NEWS

**** From: Dennis Beaufort and Kathryn Ray" <kcrdlb@bellatlantic.net>
During the month of May, the DC Public Library is encouraging all
residents to read and discuss the book, FATHERING WORDS:  THE MAKING OF
AN AFRICAN AMERICAN WRITER, the recent memoir of  E. Ethelbert Miller,
the award-winning DC poet and literary activist.  The goal of  the
project, "DC WE READ," is to get the citizens of Washington, D.C.
reading the same book at the same time. If your book club has not yet
made a selection for May, please consider selecting Miller's book.  The
Tenley Library will hold a discussion of the book on May 28 from 2-3.
All are  welcome.

**** From: Martin <martinrothfield@his.com>
Friends of the Library (Montgomery County) accept used books, magazines,
CD's, and records.  The have drop off locations at the Wheaton library
and Westfield Shoppingtown Wheaton (formerly Wheaton Plaza)  Telephone
240.777.0021 Web http://www.mont.lib.md.us/getinvolved/brbooks.asp
Thanks,  Martin Rothfield

**** DCPL Budget
From: "Kim Green" <kim.green@dc.gov>
We are pleased to inform you that the Council Committee on Education,
Libraries, and Recreation just concluded marking up the DCPL FY 2004
budget.
The Committee added $1 million to the Mayor's proposed budget to cover
the funding we need to keep our libraries open.  Special thanks is due
particularly to Chairman Chavous for leading the effort.  He had full
support from the Committee Members (Ambrose, Fenty, Mendelson, and
Schwartz), all of whom praised Chavous publicly for his leadership on
this important matter.  Chavous and the others also publicly thanked
Council Member Kathy Patterson, Chair of the Judiciary Committee, and
Council Member Orange, Chair of the Government Operations Committee.
These two committees each gave up $500,000 from the budgets under their
authority to make the $1 million.
We'd like to thank you for submitting testimony, attending the hearing
or any other means by which you demonstrated your support of DCPL.
We encourage you to let the Committee Members know that what they did
for the good of the library system is appreciated.
Thanks for you continued support of the DCPL.
Kim S. Green
Project Coordinator,  Capital Construction, District of Columbia Public
Library (DCPL)
 
 
 

IDENTITY THEFT LEGISLATION
From:  "Pagano, Penny (COUNCIL)" <Ppagano@dccouncil.washington.dc.us>
Phone: (202) 724-8062   Fax: (202) 724-8118

E-Newsletter
Vol. III - April 4, 2003
DIRECTORY OF TOPICS
Capital Budget and Ward 3
Private School Task Force Public Meeting
Legislation Proposed to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes
Emergency Legislation Passed to Require D.C. Jail Inspections
Final Passage of Health-Care Decisions Act
Hearing on Growing Problem of Identity Theft
Council Approves Emergency Pay Differential Legislation
Update on Master Business Registration Program
Emergency Siren System Under Consideration for DC
Community Information

Hearing on Growing Problem of Identity Theft
The Judiciary Committee which I chair held a hearing this week on the
growing nationwide problem of identity theft that now affects as many as
500,000-700,000 people annually in this country. The problem now costs
banks, merchants, credit card companies and consumers an estimated $5
billion a year. Today, 45 states have laws addressing identity theft.
But the District of Columbia, which is ranked number one by the Federal
Trade Commission in terms of the number of complaints per 100,000
people, has no statutes making identity theft a crime. Two versions of
identify theft legislation have been introduced. Bill 15-36, the
"Identity Theft Amendment Act of 2003," which Councilmember Adrian Fenty
and I introduced, amends the District of Columbia White Collar Crime Act
of 1982 to establish the offense of identity theft, and to provide
penalties, including stiffer penalties for thefts that victimize
individuals 60 years of age and older. Bill 15-38, the "Identity Theft
Prevention Act of 2003," introduced by Councilmember Sharon Ambrose,
will similarly criminalize identity theft in the District of Columbia.
Today it is difficult to pursue those guilty of identify theft because
of jurisdictional concerns, and the legislation, which I expect the
Council will pass before the end of the year, will enable local law
enforcement officials to investigate and prosecute identity theft
crimes.
 
 
 

DC BICYCLE MASTER PLAN; BIKE RIDES AND PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
From: <anc3b@aol.com>
The District Department of Transportation is undertaking a comprehensive
update of the city's 30-year-old bike plan. They want to know where you
travel and how they can make your trip safer and more convenient by
bike.

At the public workshops, DDOT and its consultants will describe the bike
plan methodology; then will break into smaller groups to mark up maps
with origins, destinations, and areas that need improvement.  On the
rides, DDOT will explore the best and worst bicycling in each ward in
preparation for the workshops.

WARD 3 Meetings -- Bike Ride:  Saturday, April 26, 1-4 pm
Public Workshop: Tuesday, April 29, 7-9 pm, 2nd District Police
Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Avenue, NW

For the latest updates, see www.bikemap.com/dcbikeplan or contact Jim
Sebastian, DC Bicycle Program Manager at jim.sebastian@dc.gov
202.671.2331.  To sign up for the rides contact Eric Gilliland at
gill@waba.org 202.628.2500.
 
 
 

WISCONSIN AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
From:  <KColombant@aol.com>
Spring Clean Up  Saturday April 26  --  1 pm - 6 pm
Celebrate Spring and Earth Day! Join with your neighbors to weed,
plant,  mulch and pick up litter along Wisconsin avenue. We will meet at
the Fessenden block ( the park at  the corner of Fessenden street and
Wisconsin avenue).
Bring your family and friends, gloves  and favorite gardening tools:
weeder,  trowel, clippers or strong scissors, rake, broom. Come for the
whole afternoon or just an hour, each minute of work will help make
Wisconsin  avenue greener and cleaner.
Any questions: call Kersti at 966-8837 or Ralph at 686-9550
The Wisconsin Avenue Beautification Project is a partnership effort
among local residents, businesses, and institutions to relandscape
Wisconsin Avenue between Tenley Circle and Fessenden Street.
 
 
 
 

THE REAL POOP
**** From: <Thechevychaser@aol.com>
I would like to respond to Susan Jacquet's post about the problem of dog
owners and dog walkers taking responsibility to clean up after their
pets. As the owner of a petsitting business, I am amazed at how many dog
owners fail to clean up after their pets in their own neighborhood.
Particularly inconsiderate are those owners who think that it is okay to
leave poop in a back alley, on Deal Hill or on the grounds of Fort Reno
and the schools.  These locations are the very routes where I walk and
clean up after my clients' dogs.  The residents of Brookmont, MD, just
south of Glen Echo, have chosen to deal with the problem by displaying
plastic bag dispensers and extra trash cans.  Perhaps spoon feeding our
neighbors with plastic bags might actually make a difference.  Only the
poop scooper knows for sure !
Thanks for everyone's help.
R. M. Mayers
PETSITTING by THE CHEVYCHASER --  Specializing in Personalized Care for
the Stay-At-Home Pet
in NW, Chevy Chase & Bethesda (Bonded & Insured)
Robin Morse Mayers
Give a BARK at:   202-966-2213
Give a SCRATCH at:   Thechevychaser@aol.com

****  From:  <nancila@att.net>
I sympathize with the concerns sent in by Susanjaquet@aol.com regarding
dog excrement in the neighborhood.  I have a dog and so walk the
neighborhood and see numerous egregious examples of people's rudeness
(or whatever) in not  picking up after their dogs.  There's poop on even
on sidewalks (people who run with their dogs on a lease and don't
stop??) and on almost every strip of  grass between sidewalk and curb.
I just found a pile on my front lawn, a hilly space a few feet above the
sidewalk!  I purchessed two signs at $8 a piece from Ace Hardware, but,
obviously, people who do not pick up also do not heed the signs.  I
understand that AU Park has a very big dog population so in addition
stepping in excrement it's also a polution concern from runoff.  I  wish
there was something we could do to enforce the law.  Would conversation
with an
ANC delegate do any good?  Any suggestions?  Thanks.
Nancy LeRoy
 
 
 

COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS
From: "Collins, Robert (OP)" <Robert.Collins@dc.gov>
--  1) Friendship Heights - Western to Harrison Street -  Tuesday April
22, 2003
from 7-9pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Chevy Chase  Pavilion
--  2) Harrison Street to Chesapeake Street - Wednesday April 23, 2003
from 7- 9pm (location to be determined)
Everyone is invited to attend one or all of the focus  group meetings,
but discussions will be limited to just the specific areas at each
meeting.
 
 
 

THE BRAZIL BULLETIN
From: "Heilbron, Shana (COUNCIL)" <SHeilbron@dccouncil.washington.dc.us>
In Last Week's Issue:
-Councilmember Brazil Hails Opening of the New Convention Center
-Brazil Opposes Jail Takeover By Council
-Brazil Introduces Affirmative Action Resolution
-Brazil Meets with Tenleytown Neighborhood Association
-Brazil Holds Budget Hearings for Fiscal Year 2004
-Brazil Speaks to Minority Contractors Association-
-Gold Star of the Week: Odie Washington
In This Week's Issue...
- Brazil Holds Hearing on "Shaw Community Development Fund Resolution of
2003"
- Advisory Committee Meets About the Future of the Old Convention Center
- Brazil Conducts Hearing on Downtown Retail
- CRA Committee Approves Brazil-Ambrose Master Business Registration
Modifications
- Other Brazil Sightings
- Brazil and D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission Welcome the Circus
to D.C.
- Gold Star of the Week
 
 
 

PUBLIC WORKPLACE SMOKING BAN IN DC
From:  <smokefreedc@nosmokepacdc.org>
Hey, it's Avi. Just writing to let you know that I have started a new
political action committee in the District of Columbia, NoSmokePacDC.
NoSmokePacDC addresses an issue that I care passionately about, please
read on.

NoSmokePacDC is a grassroots political action committee dedicated to
prohibiting
smoking in public workplaces in the District of Columbia, including bars
and
restaurants.  Second-hand smoke is a health hazard that should not be
allowed in the
workplace.  Bars and restaurants have argued that banning smoking would
decrease
business.  However,  smoking bans in Florida, California, and New York
City have
already been implemented without harm to local bars and restaurants.

NoSmokePacDC will support candidates for public office in the District
that publicly
favor a ban on smoking in public workplaces.  NoSmokePacDC will also
aggressively
lobby the City Council to pass such legislation.  If the City Council
does not enact a
workplace smoking ban, NoSmokePacDC plans on taking the issue directly
to the
voters of the District of Columbia through a referendum campaign.

 Please visit our website at www.nosmokepacdc.org and sign the petition
supporting our effort.  If  you like what's on the website, please
forward it on to people that you think would be interested in this
issue.
Sincerely,
Avi Fechter
 
 
 

FREE APRIL EVENTS AT WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m., Maki Mori, soprano, Artist-in-Residence
Concert, performing works of Handel, Faure, Chausson, Milhaud,
Offenbach, accompanied by pianist Michael Patterson.
 
Washington Conservatory of Music is located in the Briggs Church
Building, 5144 Massachusetts Ave., one block north of Westmoreland
Circle.
For more information please call  Kathy Judd, Director, Washington
Conservatory of Music, (301)320-2770
 
 
 

EVENTS AT METROPOLITAN MEMORIAL
From: Shirley Moyer <smoyer@erols.com>
The following events will be occurring at Metropolitan Memorial on
Sunday, April 27.
******  Lecture - Science and the Ethical Dialogue
Dr. Charles Townes, Nobel Laureate and renowned physicist at the
University of California Berkeley  will speak on "Logic and Uncertainty
in Science and Religion: A Scientist's Perspective."  Coffee will be
served at 10 am and the talk will begin at 10:10 am.

******* Seasonal Impressions Art Opening and Gospel Concert
The Arts Council of Metropolitan Memorial presents "Seasonal
Impressions," an exhibition of watercolors by local artist Mary Goodwin,
beginning Sunday, April 27 - with an opening reception at 3:30 p.m.  The
reception will be followed by a concert by the American University
Gospel Choir at 5 p.m.
The events will take place at Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist
Church,  3401 Nebraska Avenue, Washington, DC 20016.  There is no
charge.  Information:  202-363-4900.
 

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