HOUSE ON 42ND STREET FINALLY BOARDED UP
The initial request for boarding up this house was made last summer and it
has finally happened. I don't know who pounded in the silver nail that did
the trick, but the following all got involved and deserve our thanks:
>From DCRA:  Neighborhood Stabilization Officers James Hauser and Roger
Lovett, as well as  Hubert Johnson and Victor Brown, and Ronald Duke from
DCRA enforcement.
>From 2D Police:  Vice Sergeant Regina Funk
>From U.S. Attorney's Office:  Charlene Graves
 
 

HOME PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
If you live in AU Park you should have received a property assessment in the
past three years. If you did not receive one in the mail, as I did not, you
might want to check it out on the web. That's where I learned that mine had
gone up. The web site is at www.washingtondc.gov
 
 

ANC3E GRANT APPLICATIONS
If your organization would like to request a grant from ANC3E, that request
should be submitted, along with a presentation, at the May ANC meeting.
 
 

CONSUMER QUESTION   From: WTBreer@aol.com
This resident had a problem with a toy store and would like to know if others
in this area have also had a problem. She said that she ordered an outdoor
play set and it took an extremely long time for the set to be delivered and
installed. If you have had a problem with this type of store, she would like
to hear from you.
 
 

CORPORATION COUNSEL
Michael Stern, who is in charge of the Criminal Branch of Corp. Counsel, can
be reached on Mstern@occ.dcgov.org.  Corporation Counsel handles traffic
citations, juvenile arrests, and a whole host of other issues not handled by
the U.S. Attorney's Office.
 
 

WARD 3 DEMOCRAT EVENTS COMING UP
From:   Spozen@aol.com (Thorn Pozen)

First, we are co-hosting a special meeting with the Ward Two Democratic
Committee to discuss development and DCRA-related issues.  Deputy Mayor
Norman Dong will be there as will DCRA Director Lloyd Jordon and Building and
Land Regulation Administration Director Armando Lourenco.  The meeting will
be held April 26th at 7:30 at the Guy Mason Recreation Center (3600 Calvert
Street, N.W., just east of Wisconsin).  This meeting is free and open to the
public.

Second, we are hosting an awards and meet-the-candidates fundraiser on April
30th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hunan Gallery Chinese Restaurant
(3308 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., next to G.C. Murphy).  Candidates on the May 2nd
D.C. Primary ballot will be there, as will good food and good cheer.  This
event is $20 per person and open to the public.

I would also like to remind people of the primary election on May 2nd.  Not
only will presidential candidates and our Delegate to Congress be on the
ballot, but so will candidates for delegate to the national party conventions
and delegates to the Democratic and Republican State Committees.
 
 

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT IN PSA 202 AND NEIGHBORING PSAs
If there are some intersections that you would like Lieutenant Mark Carter to
focus on for enforcement, he can be reached on MPDCPSA202@netscape.net.  This
is one of those areas where squeaky gears have a good chance of getting
oiled, so I encourage you to bring problem intersections to his attention.
 
 

REGARDING RED LIGHT CAMERAS
The red light cameras are on everyone's wish list. Here are some
intersections that have made it on to the wish list of  2D PSA lieutenants:
Wisconsin & Jenifer; Wisconsin & Van Ness; Western & River; Military &
Nebraska; Massachusetts & Nebraska.

Subj:    Updated Traffic Camera List
From:   howcroft@msn.com (DavidH)
Red-Light Camera Locations:
  12th St & Constitution Ave, NW
  14th St & U St, NW
  16th St & Colorado Ave, NW
  16th St & Irving St, NW
  16th St & Oak St, NW
  Alabama Ave & Branch, SE
  Benning Ave & Minnesota Ave, NE
  Connecticut Ave & Military Rd, NW
  Connecticut Ave & Nebraska Ave, NW
  Constitution Ave & 15th St, NW
  East Capitol St & Benning Rd, SE
  East Capitol St & Southern Ave, NE
  East Capitol St & Texas Ave, SE
  Georgia Ave & Missouri Ave, NW
  100 block of H St, NE
  Independence Ave & Washington, SW
  Independence Ave & 3rd St, SW
  K St & 25th St, NW
  K St & 27th St, NW
  Mt. Olivet Rd & West Virginia Ave,
  New York Ave & 4th St, NW
  New York Ave & Bladensburg Rd, NE
  New York Ave and New Jersey Ave,
  North Capitol St & Gallatin St, NE
  North Capitol St & Harewood Rd, NW
  North Capitol St & Missouri Ave,
  Pennsylvania & Minnesota Ave, SE
  Rhode Island Ave & 1st St, NW
  Rhode Island Ave & Reed, NE
  South Capitol & Eye ("I") St, SW
  South Dakota & Bladensburg Rd, NE
  Suitland Parkway & Firth Stirling
  Suitland Parkway & Stanton Rd, SE
  Whitehurst Fwy & Canal, NW

  Coming Soon:
  14th St & C St, SW
  Constitution Ave & 17th St, NW
  Massachusetts Ave & 34th St, NW
  New York Ave & Florida Ave, NE
  Wisconsin Ave & Brandywine St, NW
 
Remember.. the camera takes a photo
of the front and the back of  your vehicle!
 

From: Stephanie Faul, steph@intr.net
   (from Themail@DCwatch.com -- Gary Imhoff)
Light cameras use a loop detector in the pavement. When the light turns
red, a loop detector in front of the stop line senses movement and
activates the camera, which takes a picture at that moment and another
picture a split-second later. This shows what the car was actually
doing. Cameras work ONLY when the light is actually red, not yellow --
they won't record a car that enters the intersection on a yellow light.
They also would show that a car was turning if that is what it was
doing.

People go through red lights appallingly often, and the cameras really
do reduce such behavior dramatically. A huge percent of urban crashes
(my numbers are at the office but I can get them if you want) are caused
by red-light running; it's a particularly dangerous violation. It also
slows traffic because people learn to hesitate on the green and don't
make full use of the signal time.
 
 

HUNTIN' FOR A HOME
From: Darnot@aol.com

I am looking for loving homes for a small brood of cats that I helped rescue.
All  have been
spayed/neutered and have their shots and have tested negative for feline aids
and feline leukemia. If you know anyone who might be interested PLEASE have
them call me @ 202/537-1331 or e-mail me at darnot@aol.com. Only serious
takers need apply!

1. AURORA and KASPER
This mother/son duo are completely white with pale yellow eyes. Aurora has a
patch of light grey on her head. They both have a remarkable sense of humor
and are quite chatty. They were living under an abandoned house and appear
to have been someone's pet at one time. However, they have been on their own
for a while and don't trust people but their shyness can be overcome w/alot of
love and patience. They are very attached to each other and would like to
find a home where they can stay together.

2. CHLO
Chlo  comes from a colony that I have been monitoring for over a year. I
placed her two sisters in loving homes (with older male cats) and with a lot
of petting and cuddling, they are thriving! Chlo  is quite shy and would
need someone who is extremely understanding and would have the patience to
build
her trust. She gets along very well with other cats (she loves Aurora--see
above). Chlo  is predominantly grey (along the lines of a Russian Blue) with
bursts of gold and emerald green eyes. Chlo  is the sweetest and once you
get her going has an awesome motor purr.

3. TABITHA
Is a jet black extroverted youngster. Tabitha must have been someone's cat
because she gets along really well with people and children. Tabitha,
however, is not so crazy about other cats. She would do better as the queen
of the roost. Although perfect, Tabitha has funny misshapen pads on her
little paws. She truly has a unique and loving personality. I don't think I
have ever seen such a friendly cat who despite her awful living conditions
managed to maintain a really happy disposition.

Spread the word, maybe my babies will get lucky!