HOME DEPOT  HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS
At last night's ANC meeting, Commissioner Tad DiBiase said that Home Depot
was concerned about the Hechinger site and the fact that it would be their
only two-story store (their others are all one-story high). They were
concerned that hardware shoppers would not like using elevators and
escalators.  He urged interested residents to call or write Home Depot
officials to try to encourage them to open a store here. He thought it could
make a difference if Home Depot heard directly from residents. The relevant
phone numbers and addresses are:

Bernard Marcus, Chairman
The Home Depot
2455 Paces Ferry Road
Building C17
Atlanta, GA 30339
770-433-8211 ext. 12722

Arthur M. Blank
President CEO
Same address as above.
770-433-8211 ext.12733

Bryan Fields
Same address as above.
Senior Vice President for Real Estate
770-384-2979

This last name was given to me by Mr. Marcus's secretary who said he (Bryan
Fields) was directly working with the site issue and would be a good person
to contact.
 
 

NEXT MEETING ON FIREHOUSE CANCELLED
The meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, on the Firehouse, has been
cancelled.
 

UPDATE ON HUGE TOWER
Because it is going to be 756 feet high; may be in violation of the Federal
Height Act; and there was no environmental impact statement done, the ANC3E
is asking that:
1.) BZA (zoning) hold a hearing
2.) That an Environmental Impact Statement be done and sent to the Department
of Health
3.) That the stop-work order not be lifted until the environmental impact
statement has been completed.

Concerns were raised at the ANC meeting about high levels of radiation on the
ground in this area and the possible impact of that radiation on our health.
One resident at the meeting reported that radiation levels on the ground at
Fessenden and Wisconsin are 5,000 times the background radiation for DC.
Another reported her physician brother's concern about being around 41st and
Chesapeake for even a short period of time.

I would like to see an epidemiological report, if one exists, on the number
of cancers and cataracts in this area compared to the rest of the
metropolitan area. Does anyone out there know how to get such a report or
such an epidemiological study done?

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I will save the AU Student and the Roundtable bar items from the ANC meeting
for the next issue of  COMMUNIT-E.
 
 

CRIMES IN PSA 202,  August 1 to August 20 and September 1 to
September 10
(I will fill in the gap when I get the crime report for late August)

ROBBERY
-- 4300 Yuma,  armed,  8/15,  0030,  sidewalk
-- 5000 Wisconsin,  F&V,  8/12, 1400,  sidewalk
BURGLARY
-- 3800 Albemarle,  8/12,  1200,  house
-- 5200 42nd,  8/9,  1150,  house
-- 4400 Fessenden,  8/10, 1030,  house
-- 5100 44th,  8/10,  2100,  house
-- 4600 Chesapeake,  9/9,  1645,  house
-- 4200 39th St.,  9/3,  1500,  other ?
ASSAULT
-- 4500 Ellicott,  8/2,  1930,  house  (closed)
-- 4300 Wisconsin,  knife,  8/16,  1830, sidewalk (closed)
THEFT
There were 22  reported thefts.  Locations were in stores and  restaurants,
office, houses, sidewalk, garage,  government building,  (4 closed)
THEFT FROM AUTO
-- 3800 Veazey, street
-- 5300 Wisconsin, garage
-- 4500 Alton, street
-- 4700 Belt, street
-- 4900 Belt, street
-- 4000 Chesapeake, parking lot (two different incidents)
-- 5300 Reno, street
-- 4200 38th, street (two different incidents)
-- 3800 Van Ness, street
-- 4700 42nd St., street
-- 5300 Wisconsin, parking lot
-- 4800 Brandywine, street
STOLEN AUTO
-- 4200 Warren, street  (closed)
-- 4200 Harrison, street
-- 4800 Howard, street
SIMPLE ASSAULT
-- 4200 Jenifer, house (closed)
-- 3900 Jenifer, house (closed)
THREATS
-- 4500 Wisconsin,  street (closed)
-- 4500 Van Ness, house
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
-- 4500 Wisconsin, vacant building
-- 3900 Chesapeake,  school
-- 5300 Wisconsin,  department store (closed)

Summary will be tallied in next issue showing reported crimes.
 
 

ITEMS FROM POLICE
Burglary
From:   nwj2813@lycos.com (Detective Neil W Jones)
Roger (Willie) Dews and Kim Weston were arrested last week.  Both men were
charged with burglary.  If either of these two men have been in your home
performing any type of home maintenance, you are encouraged to do two things:
(1) Find other handyman  (2) contact the Second District Detective's Unit
@ 202-282-0043.

In reply to an earlier question:
From:   nwj2813@lycos.com (Detective Neil W Jones)
Kim Weston has a very light complexion.  He does have pigmentation on his
face and forehead.  It looks like freckles.

Child Safety Seats
Lt. Philip Lanciano at 282-0050 is the expert on child safety seats and would
be happy to make sure yours are installed correctly. Call him for an
appointment.

Rude Treatment or Other Problems
If you are treated rudely by a police officer, Commander Peter Newsham asks
that you bring the matter to his attention directly. He can be reached at
282-0042 or at: MPDC2DCMDR@aol.com

Remember that the pager number for Lt. Mark Carter or Sgt. Rick Davis (when
Carter is away) is 886-5892. Don't hesitate to contact any of these people if
you are having difficulty dealing with a police officer or detective.
 

CALL FOR TUTORING HELP!
From:   s.pfleeger@ieee.org (Shari Lawrence Pfleeger)

Many thanks to all of you for your support of Urban Rangers.  Some of
you have donated computer equipment, and others have helped out with
tutoring the kids in Adams-Morgan/Columbia Heights to whom Urban Rangers
provides help.  And as a neighborhood, you were terrific in supporting us
on our Fresh Fields 5% day last month -- we raised over $2600!

Now I am writing to see if you are interested in tutoring a student during
the school year.  Many of the kids need help with their homework, and some
need a lot more:  help in learning to read, or in understanding math
concepts, for example.  If you can spare an hour or two a week to meet
with a student in Adams-Morgan, please let me know.  You can reach me at
202 244-3740, or at s.pfleeger@ieee.org.
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Garden Lecture at Library
From:   tommyt@erols.com (Penni St. Hilaire)
The Fifth Annual Henry Mitchell lecture will be presented Tuesday, September
19
at 7 p.m. at the Tenley Library.  This year's speaker is Peter J. Hatch,
Director
of Gardens and Grounds for the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation.
Mr. Hatch has been responsible for the maintenance, interpretation, and
restoration of the landscape at Monticello since 1977.  At 6:30 there
will be an informal reception, during which time copies of The Fruits
and Trees of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson and the Origins of American
Horticulture,
a selection of the Garden Book Club, will be on hand for sale and signing.
 

Ward Three Dems Meeting
From:   Thorn_Pozen@aporter.com
A reminder that the Ward Three Democratic Committee will hold its next regular
meeting on Tuesday, September 19th at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in
the Fellowship Hall of St. Luke's Church on the northeast corner of
Wisconsin Avenue and Calvert Street, N.W.  Access to the Fellowship Hall is
downstairs off the parking lot.  Enter the parking lot on Calvert Street. As
always, the meeting is open to all.
 

Cat Sitter Wanted
From:    Lberger728@aol.com  (Lisa Berger)
I'm looking for a neighborly cat-lover: My neighbors and cat sitters, with
whom I swapped cat sitting duties, they doing mine when I was gone, and vice
versa, have moved.  Does anybody around 41st and Garrison have cats and want
to swap cat sitting with me when we're away?  Send me a note:
LBerger728@aol.com.  //Lisa Berger
 

Sound of Gunshots?
From:   Jcapper@worldbank.org
I recently heard what sounded like shots in the neighborhood - 2 nights
within a
week.  Several shots each time.  The first time I called 911 to report it.
Does
anyone know if these were real gunshots, and, if so,  what was going on?  Is
there any way to find this out?  Certainly didn't sound like a car backfiring.
I live on Van Ness near Wisconsin.
 

Reply to DC Animal Control Item
From:   Bkravetz (Beth Kravetz)
This is in response to the person whose cat was put to sleep by DC Animal
Control.  I am sorry to hear of the loss, but why didn't the cat have a
collar and ID tag?  Even indoor cats sometimes get out, which is why ALL pets
should have an ID with the owners name, address and telephone numbers.
 

Reply to Item on Possible School Expansion
From:   kayandpaul@erols.com (Kay McClenon)
To the person concerned about the Georgetown Day School possible expansion.
Both Georgetown Day School and the Safeway are built on what, many years
ago, was known as Harrys' Field, because it belonged to the Harry family.
When the Safeway built at that location, it was my belief that the Safeway
had a longterm lease on the property, and I assumed that Georgetown Day
School did also.  Before anyone starts accusing the school, it would be good
to find out who actually owns the land.  There are still many members of the
Harry family and their relatives.
 

Bee Removal
From:   Rubacats@aol.com (Kelly Rubenstein)
Recently, we had wasps colonizing our house and garage.  We used Bio-Logical
Pest Management (202-237-7509).  Alan Cohen came, and did a great job getting
rid of our problem quickly and reasonably.  I was a bit concerned whether the
more "organic" approach would be effective, but Alan was really knowledgeable
and we've been wasp-free ever since.
 

Carpenter and Free Firewood
From:   sellis@pd.state.gov (Ellis, Susan)
EXPERTISE WANTED: I have found a place from which to order home dumbwaiters.
They say a carpenter and helper can do it in one day or less.  Has anyone
had one put in their home and do they have a suggestion for carpenter?
Home phone: 202-244-8013

FREE FIREWOOD:  I had a tree stump cut down in back of my house at 5340 42nd
 
St. (on the alley) and am offering it free to anyone who wants it.  Just take
it.  There are rather large chunks.

From:   alethiabess@yahoo.com (Alethia Bess)
I am looking for a good carpenter to do some wood work
in my basement.  Any suggestions?
 

Babysitter
From:   Darnot
"looking to share our wonderful babysitter. we can alternate days or we can
use her in the afternoons since our daughter is in school until 3 o'clock.
please email darnot@aol.com or call 202 537-1331"
 

Concrete Worker
From:   willie@his.com (Willie Schatz)
I need a handyperson to fix concrete steps and to patch a bathroom wall. Any
suggestions? Please call me at 986-9323 (o) or 387-0953 (h).
 

Tree Trimmer
From:   howcroft@msn.com (David Howcroft)
Have you run across any good tree trimming companies?
 

Items for Sale and for Free
From:   CLUTCH3906@aol.com  (Jim Holway)
I have a Maytag Heavy Duty Dryer, lightly used, for $200.  Buyer  picks it up.
I have a 7' Oak coat and hat tree, free if someone takes it away.
(202) 537-7262    Fax:  (707) 667-7584

TREE REMOVAL / REPLACEMENT IN AU PARK
From:   CarranoC@howrey.com
I sent the foregoing letter to Mayor Williams regarding the
District's tree removal/replacement policy. Pls feel free to post the letter
in your next email and ask members of the community to voice their concerns.
Thank you. Cono
******

Dear Mayor Williams,

This morning District workers marked a tree (one larger than you can get
your arms around) in my front yard, and then with unparalleled efficiency
cut down it down to the ground. While I am told that tree at issue may have
been diseased, the District's policy (or execution thereof) is alarming.
Homeowners/taxpayers are entitled to have notice and a genuine opportunity
be heard on issues that substantively affect the character and value of
their homes and community. In addition, our proactive and responsible
communities simply ought to be afforded greater respect.

If notice were provided in this instance, we would have gladly shouldered
the costs of exploring a second option and a less severe remedy, if one were
available. Why wasn't our community given an opportunity to save the tree?
Moreover, the District's tree replacement record is questionable and it may
take over a year before a replacement tree is planted.  Why is this so?

We appreciate that this isn't the District's highest priority, but ask that
you find the time to help us with this issue as you have notably and
successfully done with other matters throughout your administration.  Thank
you in advance.

Cono Carrano
4540 Yuma Street, NW
202.244.5827