REMINDER OF UPCOMING EVENTS
**** FALL CLEANUP – WISCONSIN AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
From: <KColombant@aol.com>
Saturday November 8 1 pm - 6 pm
**** BENEFIT FOR FRIENDSHIP PLACE FOR HOMELESS
From: <Elizindc@aol.com>
Liz Siegel, Exec. Dir. of Comm. Council for the Homeless at
Friendship Place
THRIFT MARKET
Nov. 7 (9-6:00) & Nov. 8 (9-4:00)
Arabic Church of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church
4420 River Rd. NW (at Fessenden)
All proceeds to benefit the homeless of Ward 3
(Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place)
**** PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO BENEFIT ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
From: Carolyn.Donnelly@mail.house.gov
Pancake breakfast to benefit the Washington Animal Rescue League
Tickets: $15 each or $50 for Family 4-pack Saturday, November
15, 8:30–11:30 am
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church
3401 Nebraska Avenue, NW (across from American University)
**** NOVEMBER 15 – CITIZEN SUMMIT III
From: Floto, Mary Ann (EOM) <MaryAnn.Floto@dc.gov>
The doors for the Citizen Summit III will open at 8:00 a.m.
The program is
scheduled to begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.
**** ANC 3E MEETING NOTICE
From: Polly King <pking@lldhhome.org>
Thursday, November 13 7:30 PM
St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church 42nd & Fessenden Streets,
NW
1. Announcements
2. Open Forum - opportunity for members of the community to
raise issues of
concern or importance to the 3E neighborhood
3. Presentation by 2nd District Police
4. Update on the Hechinger building site
5. Discussion of and possible vote on Bon Secours Convent (Tentative)
6. Discussion of and possible vote on Tenleytown Firehouse
7. Discussion of and possible vote on current D.C. Property
Tax Proposals
8. ANC Business
* Adoption of Minutes of October 9, 2003 Meeting
* Approval of Treasurer's Report
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (202) 244-0800
www.anc3e.org
**** TREE DC MTG. TO DISCUSS TREE BILL REGULATIONS
From: Connie Grandmason <CGrandmason@specialolympics.org>
D.C. Tree Activists:
On November 13th @ 1:30 PM, Friends of the Earth and Sierra
Club will
host a meeting to discuss the recently DRAFTED Tree Bill regulations
-
see below. (Please let me know if you would like me to send
you a word
file of the regulations.) Your participation would be greatly
appreciated.
Friends of the Earth is located at 1025 Vermont Avenue NW. We
are on
the third floor.
Chris Weiss
Director
D.C. Environmental Network
202-783-7400 x120
SIGN UP FOR THE U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE COURT REPORT!
From: Michelle.McIver@usdoj.gov <Michelle.McIver@usdoj.gov>
Dear Community Members:
Each month the U.S. Attorney's Office Community Prosecution
Staff publishes a report
containing a summary of significant cases in your community.
These Court Reports discuss
crimes that have occurred in your neighborhood, and provide
updates on criminal convictions
and arrests for the month.
If you are interested in receiving the monthly Court Report by
mail or email, please respond
to this email with your name and contact information and I will
forward your request to the
main office. Thanks!
Michelle S. McIver
Community Outreach Specialist
Second District Community Prosecution Office
3320 Idaho Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-282-0584 phone
202-282-0576 fax
MPD HANDBOOK FOR STALKING VICTIMS
I mentioned this in the last issue. At least one neighbor had
trouble getting a copy. I just
received a call from Sgt. Giles at 2D to say that the booklets
are now available on the
counter at 2D at 3320 Idaho Avenue. It still would be a good
idea to call there first, to
make sure they still have copies before you go over. The phone
number is 282-0070. Let me
know if you have trouble getting a copy. – KS
CRIMES OF INTEREST IN THE ‘HOOD
**** There are a lot of autos broken into. If this happens to
you, check to make sure that
your Vin number plate hasn’t been stolen. That’s the number
on the inside, under the
windshield. There’s a hot illegal trade in these. Sometimes
thieves will break into the car
just to get this item. They then put it on a stolen car.
**** PSA 202 9/25/2003 1200 Hours
THEFT - 2
4500 Block 40TH ST NW [Whole Foods]
C1 reports that unknown person(s) stole various property from
her purse when it was left
unsecured as c1 was shopping.
[From KS – NEVER place a purse or wallet in a shopping cart or
basket, not even if the basket
is on your arm.]
**** If you believe that a towing company has taken your car
without proper authorization, or
has held it without notifying you or the police, the MPD Detective
to contact is: Perry
Soares at 724-6566. If you can't reach him, call Det. Danny
Straub at 724-1359. They are in
the MPD Auto Theft Unit.
**** From: Bette Land <betteland@hotmail.com>
Someone tried to steal my very old Honda Accord early this morning,
By the total grace of God
my nextdoor neighbor spotted them at 4 a.m., turned her porch
light on and frightened them
off. All they succeeded in doing was to steal small change and
break the handle off of my
fortunately locked glove comaprtment.
I am beginning to wonder, as I read more and more of these incidences,
plus, this is the
third time this has happened to me alone, if neighbors shouldn't
discourage these theft attempts by perhaps banding together
and leaving porch lights lit
during the night.
[From KS – This is an excellent suggestion. I have front and
back outdoor lights on all
night. It is definitely a deterrent to thieves, who prefer to
work in the dark.]
MORE ON THE MAGAZINE VENDORS
From: Carolyn Long <carolynlong@earthlink.net>
The check that I wrote to the young magazine vendor on September
25 was deposited to the
account of Great Lakes Circulation, Evergreen National Bank.
No city indicated. In my
estimation, this indicates that this was not a scam, that the
magazine sales were legitimate,
and that the funds weren't going directly into the pockets of
the young vendors.
[From Kathy Smith – Regardless of the legal status of these vendors,
I think it’s generally a
bad idea to buy things from strangers who come to the door.
There are a lot of scams out
there and the consumer has to be especially wary. Officer Adrian
Sanders warns against buying
candy from the kids who come around and are not from this area.
He says that older guys use
the kids to gather information about who’s home, who appears
to not be too sharp, etc. He
also reminds us that we don’t have to open our doors to anyone.]
WHATS NEW IN THE MPDC
From: Crimereports.com <reports@crimereports.com>
To help make it easier for DC residents to commend outstanding
police
officers and civilian employees, the MPDC has added an on-line
Commendation Form
to the Department’s website. Access this new feature at:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/serv/citizencomplaints/file_commendation.shtm
NEW PARKING SIGNS ON HARRISON STREET
From: Carol Lynn Calomiris, Esquire <ccalomiris@calomirislaw.com>
There are new parking signs on the South side of Harrison Street
by Fox
Channel 5. Previously, there were no parking signs. These new
signs do not
have the Permit 3 exception on them. Since we are the first
block off
Wisconsin Avenue, many patrons of the stores and restaurants
on Wisconsin
use our street to park. This transient use drastically limits
the
residential street parking on our block. We residents frequently
need to
park our cars for more than two hours and were previously able
to use both
sides of the street. Now, we can only use the North side which
is half as
long as the South side of the block. If we use the South side
for more than
two hours we get ticketed. Although I understand the need to
have parking
limits on the South side of Harrison Street, I believe that
the signs should
have the Permit 3 exception.
Does anyone know who I can contact regarding this matter? I would
really
appreciate your help. Thanks.
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
**** From: Janet Stern Solomon <dr.j@erols.com>
Any recommendations for a roofer? Since Isabel, I've got major
problems
with a leaking roof and 2 of the 3 roofers I've contacted haven't
even set
up an appointment to come out and look at it. Help!
**** From: m.freedman <qalyunji@yahoo.com>
Dog groomer needed - Can anyone recommend a local,
independent, reasonably priced person? Thanks. Moses
Freedman 363-5821.
**** From: Tien Pasco <tpasco@pbs.org>
LOOKING FOR BABYSITTER/NANNY REFERRALS
We're looking for referrals for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy
nanny to do afternoon
pick-up for our 2nd grader a few days a week and possible full-time
care for our 2 1/2 year
old.
In addition, any recommendations for babysitters (at least middle
school age) would be
helpful, too! Also wondering if anyone might be interested in
sharing a nanny.
Any referrals are very much appreciated.
Thanks, Tien Pasco
202/249-9810 (home)
703/739-7527 (work)
**** From: www.DataOverTheWeb.com <david@dataovertheweb.com>
HOUSE CLEANING: We are looking for someone to clean house 2x
per month
from now to mid January. If you know of anyone interested, please
let us
know. Thank you. David Schmucker
**** Paul Fekete <pfekete@aol.com>
Our thorough and energetic housecleaner is seeking customers
in the
greater Friendship Heights, Tenleytown neighbourhood. Antonio
can be
reached at 240-304-0147 or via email at execprod@aol.com
<mailto:execprod@aol.com>. For reference call Carol at 202-712-0848.
**** From: <Browningcb@aol.com>
A young male cat named Smoky needs a good home. He is black
and gray with a
white chin and green eyes, smart as the dickens, and with the
friendliest and
most loving personality seen in cat or dog. This cat cuddles
with you in the
bed, kisses, and immediately begins purring when you touch him.
He is totally
outstanding and everyone who has met him really likes him. The
problem is
that he has feline HIV. Friendship says he must be an indoor
cat, will probably
live a long time, but he can't be in a household with other
cats. They said
it does not transmit to other species, including people. Smoky
would be
perfect in a one-cat household with someone who has and wants
to receive a lot of
love. Even my husband (definitely not a cat person) loves Smoky.
**** From: andrea dean <aodean@erols.com>
A step-nephew from Boston needs a rented room near Metro on
an
internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital from November 17-March
28. He's a
good guy, 25 and married, but will be here alone, working long
hours.
Please call 240-687-4111, my stepdaughter Becky's home, or contact
her
at horganclass@hotmail.com. Many thanks, Andrea O. Dean
**** From: SDrobis@aol.com
Help Wanted:
Administrative support services needed on an occasional part-time
basis for
data entry, maintaining email lists, sending out mailings and
other misc.
office support services. Hours flexible and not required to
be on premises. Access
to computer, printer and Microsoft Excel (or Access) and Microsoft
publisher
are ideal.
I am a clinical social worker in private practice of psychotherapy
and
coaching. I also am a trainer and teach classes and workshops.
If interested
please contact me at www.SusanDrobis@aol.com .
*** From: <Petirrojo@aol.com>
Brand new 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in a small restored luxury
building in
the Penn Quarter area of downtown DC (9th & G Streets, NW)
for rent:
* brick exposed wall in living room, large windows with southern
and western
exposures
* W/D, stainless steel appliances including microwave, stove,
and d/w
* granite counters, backsplash and workstation; marble bathroom
vanity
* cable/DSL ready, satellite TV ready, alarm system, gas heat
* steps away from Gallery Place and Metro Center metros, across
from the
library, right next to YM/WCA; close to museums and theatre
* short walking distance to great restaurants such as Zaytinya,
Jaleo, Zola,
Poste, and Cafe Atlantico plus the Spy Museum, Monaco Hotel,
and MCI Center
* lobby concierge
* artist cooperative downstairs
* annual lease; available November
**** From: <StarAKA4U@aol.com>
Join the Pavilion Health & Swim Club for $99 for the Month
of November and
pay no dues until January. Pavilion Health and Swim Club is
a full fitness
facility located in the Embassy Suites Hotel in the Chevy Chase
Pavilion.
Tonya Walton
General Manager
(202) 362-9300 ext. 262
twaltonprofit@aol.com
LOOKING FOR HOWARD DEAN SUPPORTERS
From: Dennis Beaufort and Kathryn Ray <kcrdlb@bellatlantic.net>
If you a Howard Dean supporter, or are interested in knowing
more about Howard Dean as a
candidate for President, please send us an e-mail kcrdlb@verizon.net.
"We are the great
grassroots campaign of the modern era, made of mouse pads, shoe
leather and hope."--Governor
Howard Dean, M.D. Thanks. Kathryn & Dennis
UPPER WISCONSIN AVENUE CORRIDOR STUDY - STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PLAN
From: Petkac, Cindy (OP) <cindy.petkac@dc.gov>
The draft "Upper Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Study - Strategic
Framework Plan"
will be completed next week. It will be available for review
at the Office
of Planning (801 N. Capitol St, NE) and at the Tenley-Friendship
Branch
Library (4450 Wisconsin Ave, NW) and will be distributed to
Councilmember
Patterson as well as ANCs 3E, 3F and 3C. The draft Plan will
also be
available on the OP website at www.planning.dc.gov. There will
be a public
meeting to present the draft Plan on Monday, December 8, 2003
from 7:00 -
9:00 p.m. at a location to be determined. This will allow the
public three
weeks to review the draft Plan before the public meeting.
The release of the draft Plan will kick-off the 90-day public
review and
comment period after which the final Plan will be considered
by the D.C.
Council. The Office of Planning will continue its approach not
to set down
any planned unit development (PUD) applications in the Corridor
until the
draft Plan is presented to the public.
Cindy Petkac, AICP
Neighborhood Planning Coordinator, Wards 6 and 3
DC Office of Planning
801 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 4000
Washington, D.C. 20002
p. 202 / 442.7617
f. 202 / 442.7638
e. cindy.petkac@dc.gov
HIWAY JOB APPRENTICESHIPS OPEN TO DC RESIDENTS
From: Rice, Bill (DDOT) <Bill.Rice@dc.gov>
CONTACT: BILL RICE, 202-671-2004, 202-437-7787/cell
The District of Columbia Department of Transportation announces
that D.C.
residents may apply next week for enrollment to DDOT's Progressive
Partners'
Program (PPP) - a comprehensive pre-employment/pre-apprenticeship
training
program for highway construction jobs.
What: Apply for pre-employment/pre-apprenticeship training for
highway
construction jobs for D.C. residents;
Where: 600 W St., NE (walking distance from the Red Line Rhode
Island Ave. Metro Station);
When: 9 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2003;
Call: 202/238-4710 to pre-register (required).
All applicants must: 1) pre-register to attend 2) be interested
in highway
construction jobs, 3) submit to a physical and drug-screening
test and 4)
have proof of residency and a current police clearance.
The Progressive Partners' Program is a comprehensive 16-week
pre-employment
/ pre-apprenticeship training program for highway construction
jobs. Woman,
minorities, TANF recipients, and unemployed DC residents are
encouraged to
apply. Services include assistance with housing, health care,
childcare,
transportation and job placement. DDOT's Progressive Partners'
Program is
supported by a $170,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration
and is
administered by the United Planning Organization (UPO), in partnership
with
the Center for Empowerment and Employment Training (CEET) in
Washington, DC.
For more information applicants may call: UPO 202/238-4710 or
DDOT
202/671-3494.
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