MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS AT THE DOOR
From: <Marthans@aol.com>
While I am in no way endorsing these people who come door to door
selling magazine subscriptions, I do want to say that I was approached
last summer by one of these people as I was on my front porch.  I
decided to conduct my own little experiment and actually ordered an
inexpensive magazine for my kids.  Low and Behold about 6 weeks later,
we started receiving the magazine.  Again, I am not suggesting that
these people be encouraged, but I just wanted to let folks know that it
does seem to be somewhat legitimate.  Of course, I have no idea how this
company makes its money, how these sales people are paid or if they are
even telling the truth about the life stories.  Perhaps some
investigative soul should do some research into these groups...
Martha Saccocio
 
 
 

USED BOOK SALE AT PALISADES LIBRARY
Friends of the Palisades Library are holding a used book sale this
Saturday, May 10 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palisades Library, 4901 V Street, 2nd floor.
Proceeds will benefit  programs and collections of the Palisades Branch
Library. For additional information: Elinor Tucker (202) 966-2873 or
Sarah Ely (202) 244-4724.
 
 
 

ZONING PUBLIC HEARING FOR DC LIBRARY
From:  "Kim Green" <kim.green@dc.gov>
The public hearing for the rezoning of the District of Columbia Public
Library is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2003 @ 6:30 p.m. at the
Office of Zoning, 441 4th Street, N.W., Rm. 220S.  The Office of Zoning
is located at the Judiciary Square Metro stop.
DCPL requested the rezoning of the libraries because several are
improperly zoned as residential.  They should be zoned as commercial
properties.
If you have any question, I can be reached at 202/727-2340.
Kim Green, Project Coordinator, Capital Construction, District of
Columbia Public Library (DCPL), 202/727-2340
 
 
 

REGARDING PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING
From:  "Elinor Green and Joel Hunter" <greenhunter@starpower.net>
Kathy: thanks so much for printing our Library Alert. Since it was
written, the Council postponed its budget decision until Tuesday, May 6,
and I understand that it might even be postponed again. So it's not too
late for COMMUNIT-E readers phone, fax, or e-mail the Council to tell
them to transfer ALL of the $1,500 to the DC Public Library's budget, as
recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on
Government Operations.
 
 
 

REPEAT OF GOOD IDEA FOR HELPING SAVE TREES IN 'HOOD
From: "Patrick G. Talmon" patrick.talmon@verizon.net
I have a suggestion to make to our neighbors:  When going for walks in
the neighborhood I have noticed a number of trees partially, or in some
cases, completely, covered with ivy.  While this may be pleasing to the
eye, ivy is a parasitical plant and will eventually kill a tree.  What
to do? Carefully cut the ivy vines in a manner not to injure the tree
bark and pull away; what you cannot reach to pull down will eventually
die so long as you cut below.  This will help preserve our dwindling
number of trees.  Thank you.
 
 
 

MAY COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN GLOVER PARK AND CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS
From: <anc3b@aol.com>
----- Thursday, May 8, 7 p.m. Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3B, Guy
Mason
Recreation Center
----- Wednesday, May 28, 7 p.m. Citizens Adivsory Committee, 2nd
District MPD
Headquarters, Community Room
 
 
 

SCHOOL EXPANSION IN ANC3F
From: <schools@anc3f.org>
Te Sheridan School, 4400 36th Street, N.W. and the Edmund Burke School,
2955 Upton Street, N.W. have filed separate applications with the BZA
for special exceptions seeking permission to expand their facilities and
modify their operations.  These schools are located in ANC3F. The
Sheridan School application was filed on December 4, 2002 and revised
this month.  A transportation plan was filed with the revision. The
Edmund Burke School application was filed on April 15, 2003. The BZA
will conduct hearings on these applications this year.

So that the community will be fully aware of what the schools are
seeking ANC3F has posted both of the applications on its web site at:
www.anc3f.org.   Your comments on these applications are welcome and may
be sent by e-mail to:  schools@anc3f.org  or by postal service to:
ANC3F
4401-A Connecticut Avenue, N.W. #244
Washington, D.C. 20008-2322
 
 
 
 
 

 
CAT LOOKING FOR A HOME
From: <Michele.Wolin@nlrb.gov>
I'm posting this for a friend I work with.
The cat is wonderful, doesn't claw furniture, and has never even had a
hairball!  World's sweetest cat available for adoption to loving home.
Small, almost 7 year old Calico, answers to the name "Cindy," short for
Cinderella--don't blame me, my daughter named her.  Spayed, all shots
and tests up-to-date. Owner has developed severe allergies and,
reluctantly, but necessarily, must find Cindy new home.  Interested?
Call Nancy at (202) 273-1858 (days) or (703) 522-1548 (evenings).
 
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

****  Needed: person with excellent proofreading and copy editing
services on an occasional basis by a marketing consultant and a terrible
proofreader. Seeking person with professional editing background for
occasional work. Must have an eye for detail and ability to work
occasionally on a tight schedule. Must be able to send Word documents
via e-mail. Perfect for retired person or stay at home mom. Wesley
Heights or AU preferred location. Send resume or details, including
hourly rate, to ancillary@mindspring.com

**** From:  "Lenkin, Dona (NIH)" <donal@nih.gov>
I am looking for a calligrapher - preferably in the neighborhood.  Does
anyone know one they would recommend?

**** From: "Guss, Phyllis " <phyllis.guss@acs-inc.com>
A number of households on Van Ness and Veasy Streets are in need of a
lawn mowing service since our person has left the business.  I have
tried a number on the resources list and phone numbers no longer work or
other problems.  Would appreciate hearing recommendations with phone
numbers.  Grass is pretty tall so a quick response will be appreciated!
E-mail to phyllis.guss@acs-inc.com.  Thanks.

****   From: "Ellis, Susan" <sellis@pd.state.gov>
I desperately need someone to cut my grass - VERY SMALL YARD every other
week
on 42nd St.  The grass is knee-high. Phone: 202-244-8013 or
202-619-4080.

**** From: "Paula & Will" <paulawill@erols.com>
Babysitter/Mother's Helper Sought for Summer.  We're looking for an
enthusiastic high school or college student with childcare experience to
be a babysitter/mother's helper twice a week this summer (hours and days
are flexible).  We have a toddler girl (almost 3) and a 4 month old boy
and live in Tenleytown (near the Chipotle restaurant).  Email or call
Paula O'Brien
at 202-362-6841.

****  From: <jciw-centernet@erols.com>(Jane Waldmann)
For sale:  2 tickets to Dance Theatre of Harlem performance, Wednesday,
May 21st, 8 pm, Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, Orchestra S5 and S7
(left side), $ 45. each.

**** From: "Schwartz and Stonner" <aschwartz@sysnet.net>
For sale:  Burley bicycle trailer.  $175 or best offer.  Rarely used,
this trailer is in great shape.  Reply to aschwartz@sysnet.net or by
phone to 202 244-6039.

**** From: Rebecca Epstein <REpstein@tlpj.org>
FURNITURE FOR SALE:   Small wooden bookcase; architect's drawing table
(table top can be locked flat or at an angle for drawing purposes);
black metal TV/VCR cart on casters; black halogen torch lamp.  All in
fine condition (we just don't have the room!).

**** From:  Shirley Moyer <smoyer@erols.com>
RECITAL -- Rachael Goldman, soprano; Lonel Woods, tenor; Mimi Youkeles,
pianist; and Bruce Caviness, organ will present a voice and organ
recital featuring opera, musical comedy, and spirituals on  Sunday, May
18 - 4 p.m. Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska
Avenue, Washington, DC 20016 - Free will offering to benefit  music
programs of the church.  202-363-4900.
 
****  From: <ANDERSENAN@aol.com>
For sale:
--- i.Link Port Peplicator for sony Vaio PCG-Z505 Series hooks up to
screen, keyboard, mouse, internet brandnew, in box      was $ 125
Best offer???
--- IBM Laptop   thinkPad 560 Computer runs great, but screen is a
little dim, cannot be adjusted Best offer?
--- Fitness Abdoer, midsection workout plus 3 instruction videos, new  $
90
--- Vacuum cleaner, Eureka Powerline, white 5.0 horsepower  $ 30
--- Faxphone, Canon, black  $ 20
--- Rabbit/guinea pig cage, white with feeder and wooden hut  4 x 2 ft
$ 40
--- Food Processor, small Cuisinart white. chops vegetables, orange
juice etc. $ 20
Interested? Please write andersenan@aol.com or call: Angela Andersen
202-744 8629

**** From: <StarAKA4U@aol.com>
The Pavilion Health & Swim Club is Offering a Summer Membership. May -
July. No enrollment fee. No long term contract for $159. We are located
in the Embassy Suites Hotel in the Chevy Chase Pavilion.
Tonya Walton, General Manager, tel: 202-362-9300 ext. 262
 
 
 

COUNCIL POSTPONES ACTION ON MASTER BUSINESS
LICENSE/REGISTRATION PROGRAM
From: anc3b@aol.com>
In legislative action yesterday, the D.C. City Council delayed until
June 3
a decision on whether to amend or abolish the Master Business
License/Registration program, a controversial effort by the Williams
administration to have a comprehensive record of all businesses,
including
home-based consulting and writing businesses and community
organizations.
Tuesday's Council action also delayed the deadline for businesses to
have a
Master Business License/Registration from May 31 to June 30. Patterson
has
co-sponsored legislation introduced by Councilmember Jack Evans to
eliminate the program.
 
 
 

ROCK CREEK PARKWAY MEETINGS MAY 20 AND 22
From: <anc3b@aol.com>
The National Park Service has four proposals on Rock Creek Parkway.  You
can view them at
http://planning.nps.gov/parkweb/default.cfm?RecordID=135.
On Tuesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 22, the National Park Service will
hold public meetings from 6-10 pm in the auditorium at the University of
the District of Columbia. The public will be able to comment on the
final draft of Rock Creek Park's General Management Plan.  The NPS
contact is: Adrienne Coleman, Superintendent, 3545  Williamsburg Lane
NW, Washington, D.C. 20008-1207  202/282-1063.
 
 
 

ANC3B MEETING, MAY 8TH, 2003
From: <anc3b@aol.com>
Old Business:
I.      Update on parking meter placement on Wisconsin Avenue next to
Holyrood Cemetery
New Business:
I.      Briefing and discussion on local fire safety and fire department
issues (Battalion Fire Chief Timothy Gerhart, Battalion 5, DC Fire
Department)
II.     Saint Luke's Condominium Project Construction Agreement
III.    Consideration of curb cut request at 2136 Wisconsin Avenue
IV.     Trash removal problems and solutions for Austin Grill, Facia
Luna Restaurant, and Heritage India Restaurant (participation pending
scheduling availability)
V.      Upcoming liquor license renewals for "Wide World of Wines" and
"Plain Old Pearsons"
2nd District Police Report:
I.      DC MPD Representative

Next Meeting:
Thursday, June 12, 2003 - 7:00 pm
 
 
 

AN INTERESTING ALTERNATIVE FOR THE PROPOSED UPPER WISCONSIN AVENUE
CORRIDOR COMMUNITY CENTER
From: <TROINC@aol.com>
Home-based workers seeking community?  Start-up, step-up entrepreneurs
seeking support and "safety in numbers" opportunities?  A place for the
learning community and community learners to congregate?  Retail space
for brainpower freelancers?  An "open space" building for whatever the
community needs it to be?  Open university?  Enterprise center?  Town
hall?  Public forum?

As an outgrowth of the Upper Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Study, there's
been some preliminary discussion about creating a community center (as
well as an architectural and metaphorical center of the community) in
the "Middle Wisconsin" section (bounded by Chesapeake and Harrison
Streets). Those discussions took several directions âÇ" a traditional
multi-use center (like the Chevy Chase Community Center), a creative
arts center (like Alexandria's Torpedo Factory), a traditional community
small-town "town hall" (like Glen Echo's), etc.

Another discussion direction focused on an emerging model that responds
to the increasing number of independent workers (writers, editors,
consultants, project staffers, designers, financial planners, etc.) in
the national economy in general and in the Washington area in
particular, including our little part of the Realm.  It's an interesting
and rapidly-growing crowd.  A goodly number of those have expressed in
interest in support of one kind or another âÇ" shared workspace,
schedulable conference and meeting rooms, access to business expertise
and resources, informal intellectual and social networking
opportunities, insurance and purchasing programs, learning facilities
and opportunities, performance, display or demonstration spaces, and
others.  Congregating this range of interests, needs, and opportunities
could create a very interesting mix and could become an innovative and
stimulating community resource, unique in the area.

Would you, or someone you know in the area, be interested in being a
part of such a venture?  In what ways?  What kinds of things from above
(or something else?) attracted your interest?  What kind of work do you
do (or are considering)?  We're interested in getting a quick read on
the subject by anybody interested in taking advantage of a resource like
the one this might become.

To help this discussion along, I've agreed to accumulate and summarize
the responses from the community and to forward them to Robert Collins
at the DC Office of Planning, and to the HOK/StreetSense team.   Send
your interests, ideas, name & email to Chip Levy, TROINC@aol.com in the
next couple of weeks (by May 15?).  Thanks.
From: <TROINC@aol.com>
 
 
 

FEDERAL COURT DECISION REGARDING ZEKE'S HOUSE
From: <Elizindc@aol.com>Liz Siegel, Executive Director, CCH/FP
Here is the press release from Community Council for the Homeless at
Friendship Place which describes the recent federal court decision
regarding Zeke's House, our home on Western Ave. for 5 formerly
homeless, mentally ill men.  The city (the Zoning Administrator) was
found to have discriminated against our residents under the Fair Housing
Act.
----------
Federal Court Decision
Favors Zeke's House: City Law and Agency
Actions Held to be Discriminatory

        The federal court for the District of Columbia has held that the
city's zoning ordinance discriminates against people with disabilities,
and that the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)
violated the rights of a non-profit agency and five formerly homeless
men when it tried to prevent the opening of Zeke's House in Northwest
Washington.

        The lengthy ruling, handed down by U.S. District Judge Henry
Kennedy on April 16, 2003, completely vindicates the position of the
Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place (CCH/FP), which
sought to establish a permanent home for five formerly homeless men near
Chevy Chase Circle.  CCH/FP claimed that city officials, in an attempt
to placate neighborhood opponents, improperly classified the house as a
social services facility requiring a certificate of occupancy and
extensive inspections.  Judge Kennedy agreed, finding that:

·    The District's ordinance clearly discriminates against people with
disabilities by requiring them to comply with stricter and more invasive
requirements than apply to people without disabilities;

·    Without justification, DCRA asked invasive questions about Zeke's
House and its residents that it never would have asked of people without
disabilities;

·    The discriminatory treatment of CCH/FP and residents of Zeke's
House was based, in part, on the active and hostile opposition by a
small number of neighbors.

        With legal liability now determined, CCH/FP has asked Judge Kennedy
to assess the amount of damages CCH/FP suffered.

        CCH/FP is delighted to assure the five men of Zeke's House that
they are safe from discrimination by District agencies and can go on
living their lives as the good neighbors they have proved themselves to
be over the last 18 months.

        CCH/FP established a Neighborhood Advisory Committee to meet
regularly to address any issues that might arise.  In these 18 months
there has been one complaint about parking behind the house, but no
complaints that concern the residents.
 
 
 
 

WASHINGTON CITY MUSEUM EVENTS, MAY 12-18
From:   wharw32487@aol.com  (Bill Harwood)
Thru:  tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
The following is a schedule of events for the opening of the Washington
City  Museum, May 12-18, 2003.
Monday, May 12
*Daimler Chrysler Lunchtime Music Series:Bertell Knox "Hot Jazz" 12-1
p.m.
Tuesday, May 13
*Daimler Chrysler Lunchtime Music Series:Sweet Saludos "Latin Jazz" 12-1
p.m.
Opening Celebration 6-10 p.m. Fundraiser event with live music, food and
drink. Tickets required.
Wednesday, May 14
*Daimler Chrysler Lunchtime Music Series: to be announced 12-1 p.m.
Members Preview 4-7 p.m. Free preview for Historical Society members.
Reservations required. Reserve your spot now email
reservations@hswdc.org or register online
Thursday, May 15
Ribbon Cutting 10 a.m. Dedication and opening ceremonies!
Friday, May 16
Museum is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Daimler Chrysler Lunchtime Music Series: Drum Summit 12-1 p.m.
Saturday, May 17
Museum is open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Scavenger Hunt
Kickoff of citywide scavenger hunt co-sponsored by the Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Participants start at the Museum
and ride Metro to reach points of interest throughout D.C., ending at
RFK Stadium just in time for the Washington Freedom/DC United
double-header soccer games at 5 p.m.
*Daimler Chrysler Lunchtime Music Series: East of the River Steelband
12-1 p.m.
Sunday, May 18
Museum is open to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Admission Day Free
exhibit admission in celebration of International Museum Day. The Museum
will hold special programs for families and visitors of all ages.
*Daimler Chrysler Lunchtime Music Series: Madison Sunrises Band 12-1
p.m.

*Daimler Chrysler Lunchtime Music Series
Music performances on the City Museum steps. Bring your lunch and listen
to
Washington's music.

http://www.hswdc.org/City_Museum/City_Museum_index.asp
 
 
 
 

AND THE POOP GOES ON
From: <Bkravetz@aol.com>
Re: Amy Bauer's Comments in the last issue of COMMUNIT-E:
As a former ANC commissioner and a very long time dog owner and dog
lover, I can chime in on both fronts.  First, this is NOT an ANC issue,
nor, I am sorry to say, one that any organization can deal with.  As a
dog owner, when I walk my dog, I pick up her poop, and carry it with me
until I find a public garbage can or bring it home to put it my own
separate waste disposal unit, that I keep to avoid having it with my
regular garbage.

That being said, many years ago, when I was on the ANC, and this issue
arose (which it does all the time), the we purchased "Please Scoop Your
Pet's Poop" signs and made them available for neighbors to buy.  We got
them from an organization in Duponty Circle, I recall, and they cost $5
and we sold them for $5.  I am sure something like that is available now
and it might be something that this ANC could do as well as a community
project --- or another community organization (AU Park Citizens,
Tenley-Friendship Citizens, etc) could provide.

However, nasty and inconsiderate people are nasty and inconsiderate
people.  What I have done in the past, is when I see a dog poop on my
property or thereabouts, and not be picked up, I go out and offer the
owner a bag to do so.  If they still refuse, I have surreptitously
followed them home, found out where they live and then later, deposited
the poop (out of the bag) at their front door, with a note attached
"this belongs to you."  That has solved my personal problem --- the
offender never left a deposit by me again!  This works only if you catch
them in the act!

It is this irresponsible behavior by a very few that makes it hard on
the rest of us responsible dog owners --- but isn't that true for
everything?
Beth Kravetz
 

**** From: <Thechevychaser@aol.com>
Response to Amy McVey's post about the continuing dog poop saga . . . .
In a previous issue of  OMMUNIT-E, I had referred to our neighbors down
MacArthur in Brookmont who have "waste stations" conveniently located in
the areas where many dogs are walked.  To the Powers Who Be out there,
what would be involved in requisitioning these stations for select spots
in Ward 3?  (Pleasea review the attached link about these stations:
http://www.yuckos.com/dogipot_junior.html
Let's look at possible solutions here.  Thanks !
 
 
 

AND FINALLY ...
From:  william asbury <wasbury@bellatlantic.net>

A passenger in a taxi tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him
something.
The driver screamed, lost control of the cab, nearly hit a bus, drove up
over the curb, and stopped just inches from a large plate glass window.
For a few moments, everything was silent in the cab, then the driver
said, "please, don't ever do that again. You scared the daylights out of
me."
The passenger, who was also frightened, apologized and said he didn't
realize that a tap on the shoulder could frighten him so much.
To which the driver replied,  "I'm very sorry, it's really not your
fault. Today is my first day driving a cab.
I've been driving a hearse for the last 25 years."
 
 

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