OFFER TO PAINT OLD FIREBOXES
From:  "Jim Holway" <JHolway1@starpower.net>
I read Councilmember Patterson's newsletter about posters and adds on
poles, etc. as being eyesores.  Other eyesores are the old fireboxes.
I'd be happy to volunteer time, if the city would buy the paint.  Some
good Rustoleum in gray and red would work wonders.
 
 

MEETINGS IN THE 'HOOD

**** The 2nd District CAC meetings are being moved to the 4th Tuesday of
each month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:00
pm.
 

****   The next PSA 201 Police/Community meeting is on March 13, 2002,
at 7:30 P.M. at the Chevy Chase Community Center.  Lt. Lockerman is the
PSA lieutenant.  He can be reached on 202-282-0022.
 

**** ANC3E : Thursday, March 14, 2002, 7:30 PM
St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church, 42nd & Fessenden Streets, NW
Agenda includes:
--  Presentation by 2nd District Police
-- Vote on public space permits development at Western and Wisconsin
Avenues, NW (Chevy Chase Land Company site)
--  Discussion with Paul Leby, principal of Georgetown Day School
--  Discussion and vote on approval of proposed plans for former
Hechinger site
--  Discussion of Main Street Project for Friendship Heights.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (202) 244-0800, www.anc3e.org
 

****  ANC3F Meeting - March 18, 2002,  7:30pm
The Washington Home, 3720 Upton Street N. W.
Tentative Agenda:
-- BZA Application - The Washington Home, 3720 Upton Street.  Special
exception to add 4 hospice beds & 98 parking spaces
-- BZA Application - Sears/Hechinger's Building,  Variance on height and
recreation space, Special exception on parking
-- Unveiling of Artwork for Fannie Mae to be displayed in front of 4250
Connecticut Avenue.
-- Discussion with Ms. Clarissa Byrd, Ward 3 Traffic Engineer
Traffic Issues Including: Traffic calming around Sheridan School;
All-way stop sign at 35th and Yuma Streets;  Sidewalks for the 3400
block of Yuma Street;  No left turn sign at Upton Street and Wisconsin
Avenue;  No standing during rush hour signs in the 4400 block of
Connecticut Avenue.
--  Shanghai Garden Liquor License Renewal
For updates phone 202-362-6120 or see our web site: www.anc3f.org

 
 
 
ANC3E - HECHINGER/ANTENNA ISSUE
From: CooperJM@aol.com (Jo Cooper)
Cathy Wiss, ANC3F Commissioner, has called to our attention the
possibility of antennas being placed on the roof of the Hechinger
development, as is becoming common on buildings where there are rented
apartments as opposed to condos.  This would add to the radiation in our
environment.  If you are concerned about this issue, please consider
attending the ANC3E meeting this Thursday to voice your opposition:
 
 
 

CRIMES IN THE 'HOOD FROM MARCH 1 TO 7
(Hundred blocks only; not actual addresses.)
THEFT -- 4
All were in Wisconsin Ave. businesses
THEFT FROM AUTO
4200 Jenifer, 3/7, 1900, street
STOLEN AUTO
5000 Reno, 3/3, 1800, street
4700 Warren, 3/3, 1830, street
4500 40th, 3/4, 0900, street
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
4500 40th St, 3/5, 1400, carport
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE ARREST
5300 Wisconsin, 3/2, 0410, hotel (closed)

According to Commander Newsham, at the March CAC meeting:
-- there has been an 18.5% decrease in crime in 2D and a 10% decrease in
PSA 202.  Robberies and assaults are down, but burglaries are up. More
plain clothes officers have been assigned to PSA 201, 202, 204 at night.
Stolen autos is down.

-- There was a major drug bust on the AU Campus. After a 30-day
investigation, there were six arrests and more are anticipated. A large
amount of drugs and cash were found.

-- The majority of pedestrians struck by cars are jaywalking at the time
of the accident.

-- A parking meter fee moratorium is in place: all day Saturday parking
is free but a car is not supposed to park at a meter for more than three
hours (?); 6:30 pm to 7 am is free every day. (This sounds a bit
sketchy. If anyone can provide more information, I'd be happy to print
it.-- KS)
 
 

OFFENDERS IN 2D
James Berry of the Court Services and Offenders Supervision Agency was a
guest at the CAC. He told us that there are fewer "offenders" (that is,
people on probation or parole) living in all of 2D than are living in
individual PSA's of most other police districts in DC. Many of our
offenders are college students on open container charges - that sort of
thing.  Commander Newsham explained that offenders living in 2D are
brought in to meet the 2D detectives so that the detectives know who the
offenders are.  This is particularly useful in those instances where the
offender is likely to be a recidivist.
 
 

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
There is a financial compensation program, based on need, for victims of
crimes. This is run through the police and the US Attorney's (USA)
Office.  The Advocate for the USA is Yvonne Bryant on 305-4524. Victims
may receive case status information by calling 514-7130.
Some things provided are:
-- travel and hotel reservations for out-of-town witnesses
-- language interpreters for witness conferences and court proceedings
-- assist in timely return of property
-- assist elderly and handicapped victims with transportation to and
from the courthouse
-- provide information on court proceedings and case status
-- provide speakers to community organizations on topics such as
victim/witness services and the criminal justice system.
 
 

YOUTH CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
High school sophomores and juniors are invited to join a Youth Citizens
Advisory Council that meets every other month with 2D Commander Peter
Newsham to discuss various police-youth issues. The police would like to
hear about what concerns young residents and would like to explain to
them why police do what they do. For anyone interested in public safety
issues and looking for a future in government, policy-making, law
enforcement, etc., this would be a good opportunity to gather some
insight into the law enforcement world.  It is hoped that it would also
strengthen police-youth relations. Interested students in the 15 to 17
age range should contact Officer Malecia Woodland at 282-0032.
 
 

STOLEN VEHICLES
From: Donald E McMullin <dmcmullin@juno.com>
Unfortunately, we can provide more information on the motorcycle/Jeep
incident reported in Communit-E on 26 Feb.  On Feb. 6th, at about 8 AM,
an abandoned, apparently stolen, Jeep was reported in an alley off 49th
Street by a 49th Street resident.  Along with the abandoned Jeep were
two child safety seats, two mini-van bench seats from an unidentified
vehicle, and a pile of miscellaneous personal items.  Through the
efforts of the 49th Street neighbor, the bench seats and personal items
were determined to have come from a Dodge Caravan that had been stolen
the night before from 47th Street.  It was later determined that the
Jeep had also been stolen the night before from its home on 41st
Street.  In addition, during the same night, a motorcycle had been
stolen from along the sidewalk on 49th street, directly across from the
alley where the
abandoned Jeep had been discovered.

On Feb. 13th , the Dodge Caravan was recovered by the MPD on Ellicott
St., just east of Connecticut Ave.  From the smell inside the Caravan,
it had obviously been used to carry something that had gasoline in it.
So, the following fits:  The Jeep was stolen for the purpose of
transporting the motorcycle; the motorcycle would not fit in the Jeep so
they stole the Dodge Caravan from a few blocks away; brought the Caravan
to the 49th St. alley and removed the bench seats to make room for the
motorcycle;  stole the motorcycle.  All of this took place without a
single witness.  They must have been very efficient.  If there is a
lesson here, it is, even if your vehicle is old, it still may be of
value for parts or in the commission of another crime.
 
 

INTEREST IN FORMING A SAFETY COMMITTEE
From:  "Thurston, Alice" <Alice.Thurston@usdoj.gov>
Hi there -- I'm a neighbor who lives on Connecticut and Chesapeake
Street. In the past few months, we've seen a sharp upsurge of crime over
here, both car breakins and personal assaults.  I'm wondering if the
Tenleytown residents are in the same boat -- and if there is a forum for
discussing this, or any ongoing activity directed toward enhancing
neighborhood security?  We're forming a safety committee in our
apartment building and are interested in cooperating with others.  Many
thanks!
 
 

ST. COLUMBA'S BZA APPLICATION
From:  Mullandoty@aol.com
Does anyone know exactly what St. Columba's BZA application is about?
The only info I have is that they want to change the time that child
development center classes and programs can operate. This change may be
very minor, but with all the zoning issues affecting AU Park right now,
I'm feeling a little paranoid. Also, neighborhood pre-school children
use St. Columba's playground on weekday afternoons.  Would this change
mean that the playground would no longer be available to the
neighborhood in the afternoon?
 
 

FUNDRAISING FOR WISCONSIN BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
From:  Kcolombant@aol.com (Kersti Colombant)
March is fund raising month for the Wisconsin Avenue Beautification
Project. You have surely enjoyed the improvement along Wisconsin Avenue
from within Tenley Circle to Fessenden street: more trees, more plants,
more flowers,  less trash! We need donations to  continue maintaining
and planting this area.  Please make a contribution. Checks should be
made out to WABP and sent to 4439 Davenport St. NW Washington DC 20016.
We also accept donations of the following plants: liriope, rudebeckia,
russian sage, pink cone flowers, and daylilies. Call 202- 966-8839 for
more information. We also need volunteers to weed and water during the
summer months. Many thanks for your support.
 
 

STORM DRAINS AND STREET CLEANING
From: WTBreer@aol.com (William T. Breer)
There are two PWD issues that have been bothering me for a long time:
storm drains and street cleaning.  I believe the city has a large number
of street cleaning machines, yet one never sees them in use.  As a
consequence it appears that at least half of the storm drains in the
city are unworkable.  These should be cleaned on a regular basis.  It
appears they never are.  Incidentally, non-functioning storm drains
(because of no maintenance) were probably a major cause of the
disastrous flooding on the east side of the city last year, but this
fact was never mentioned.
 
 

ANIMALS IN THE 'HOOD
From:   Darnot@aol.com  (Denise Arnot)
I was just walking my dog and came across two cats fighting--one a young
unfixed, mite-ridden, filthy coated male. I am horrified that my
neighbors in AU Park would allow a cat to be so neglected. I have a good
mind to round up this sweet cat and get him vetted.  Please alert
neighbors, if they have an orange tabby with lots of white on his legs,
belly, neck to notify darnot@aol.com or call 202/537-1331.  [I am
refraining from giving exact location just in case someone sends animal
control to round him up!  Animals caught by the WHS don't usually have a
happy ending and my goal is only happy endings!]
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: "Maren Handler Siegel" <marenhs@hotmail.com>
I am still looking for a part time babysitter if anyone knows of
somebody who might be interested.  I need somebody 2 days a week. One of
the days must be Mondays.  I have 2 boys, ages 1 and 6.  We are very
close to Metro and buses, and my older son's school is right around the
corner from our house.  If  interested, please call Maren at (202)362-
9926 or e-mail me.

**** From:  Sarose61@aol.com (Susan R.)
Can anyone suggest a reliable local moving company in the DC area? I
need to move office furnishings to a third floor office.

**** From:  Steven Gross and Micki Chen <gross2@phil.upenn.edu>
We very highly recommend Elmer Herrera, both for plastering and for
painting. Elmer did major work for us this past Fall. He's hard-working,
friendly, neat, and an artist when it comes to plaster. His home number
is (301)962-8936. His cell phone is (240)508-2873.

**** From: "Lotte Lent" <lottelent@starpower.net>
For sale: A circa 1930s dark wood formal dining set including one table
with 5 chairs and 1 carver as well as a sideboard with leaded glass in
middle section.  Chairs are newly covered with a sage green and white
design, and are easily recovered.  There are surface scratches on the
table and sideboard; the inside back of the carver is slightly
discolored.  $850.00 or best offer.  Please contact if you'd like photos
via email.  Phone: 202-237-7119.

**** From:  equiknox@juno.com (Alex Knox)
Spacious, furnished duplex available to share with one professional in
Chevy Chase DC area.  Apt. has hardwood floors, lots of light, privacy,
fireplace, one bathroom, three porches. Bedroom available has sizeable
closet; can be furnished or unfurnished.  Yard, on street unlimited
parking, close to shops, buses, Friendship Heights metro.  I have a well
behaved cat; however, no additional pets or smokers.  $650/mo plus
utilities.  Please e-mail if possible: quiknox@juno.com. Phone:
202-244-4488.
 
 
 

RECYCLING CARDBOARD CONTINUED. . .

**** From: Mullandoty@aol.com  (Pat Mullan)
Response to complaints of cardboard not being picked up by recyclers:
This happened to me a couple of times last year.  I called the DC govt
at 727-1000 and the person I spoke with was very responsive.  A truck
came either later that day or the next morning (I forget which) and took
all the cardboard.  The person I spoke with indicated that Eagle has to
take the cardboard to be in compliance with their contract with the
city, and was pretty upset to hear  that they had not taken it.  Has
anyone tried calling the 727-1000 number about this lately?

**** From:  "Bond, Michele T" <BondMT2@state.gov>
I have to say I have been astonished at the number of messages from
neighbors who apparently are willing to believe the trash collectors are
swiping cardboard left for recycling.  According to what has been
reported lately in our Communit-E messages, the recycling firm is not
collecting the cardboard, for reasons unknown.  Yet when the trash
collectors take the stuff, some immediately assume they are doing it for
their own profit.

I don't know why the recyclers aren't picking up the cardboard, and I
don't know why the trash collectors are taking it.  But I know this:
The trash collectors on my route are hard-working, thorough, reliable
and friendly. Whatever we put out there -- bags and bags of leaves and
other yard stuff, boxes of junk when we are getting ready for a move,
old furniture and other stuff we couldn't get rid of at a yard sale, the
Christmas tree...they take it away and they never leave a mess behind.
If I happen to be outside when the trash truck goes by, they always
respond to a wave. They are great guys, and I appreciate the terrific
job they do week after week.  If they are picking up your cardboard, it
may be because they noticed the recyclers aren't taking it.  Whatever
their reason, I'm one who will give them the benefit of the doubt and
believe they are just doing what they usually do -- a great job.
 
 
 

TREES IN THE 'HOOD

**** From: "Richard Abbott" <abbott1229@erols.com>
CITY TREE INVENTORY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Casey Trees Endowment Fund and the D.C. Tree and Landscape Division
will be doing a complete inventory of street trees in the District this
summer.  This is part of the effort to restore the city's much neglected
tree canopy.  Trees are a necessary feature of any urban area because
they reduce energy demand during hot weather, help remove pollution from
the air, reduce storm water runoff and increase property values by
providing an aesthetically pleasing environment.

Three person teams will be doing  the inventory using the latest GIS/GPS
techniques.  Each team will be led by a university forestry student, and
will include a citizen volunteer and a high school summer intern.
Tenleytowners who would like to join the effort will be invited to a
Citizen Forester Training Program in April and May at UDC.  It will
include tree identification, tree biology, tree health, and planting
location analysis.  It should be educational and a lot of fun -- and you
will be making a real contribution to the city and our neighborhood.  If
you're interested, please get in touch with Richard Abbott at
abbott1229@erols.com and you will be put on a mailing list and kept
informed about the program and about dates for the training sessions and
the inventory.
 
 

**** From: BOBWRIN@aol.com (Bob Wrin)
Following is the text of the flyer that the District's Tree Division had
intended to deliver to each residence where trees were recently
planted.
Bob Wrin, President, Chevy Chase Citizens Association
---------
District Division of Transportation

We Planted a Public Space Tree in Front of Your House Today!

Why Did We Plant It? To purify the air you breathe, to give shade in the
summer, to reduce traffic noise, to increase property value.

How Can You Help?

BY WATERING: Watering is critical for the first 3-4 years of a newly
planted tree's life. During the hot summer months, turn your hose on a
low volume and set it approximately 10 inches from the base of the tree.
Allow it to flow for approximately 1-2 hours, or until the water no
longer penetrates the soil. Repeat this procedure two times per week if
conditions are dry. Watering once per week in the spring and fall is
usually sufficient, unless low rainfall conditions are present.

BY MULCHING: Keeping mulch around the tree helps conserve moisture and
prevent the growth of  weeds.

BY WEEDING: Remove any grass or weeds that grow around the newly planted
tree. They will compete with the tree's roots for moisture and
nutrients.

BY REMOVING SUPPORTS AFTER ONE YEAR: After one year has passed, you may
remove the stakes and other supports that were installed with the tree.
Dispose of the material in the regular trash.

BY NOT FEEDING: Do not fertilize. Sufficient slow-release fertilizer was
added at planting time to last five years.

BY PREVENTING VANDALISM: Help prevent vandalism by encouraging neighbors
to appreciate trees.

BY REPORTING PROBLEMS: Call 727-1000 (Citywide Call Center ) to report
damage, death, or loss of the trees.

The Trees and Landscape Division is doing its best to replant empty
planting boxes throughout the city. Any assistance you can provide by
following the instructions above to assure the survival of this tree is
greatly appreciated. Together, we can assure that our Nation's Capitol
is truly a "City of Trees." Thank you for your assistance.

What Is a Public Space Tree?
A Public Space Tree is a Tree that is located between the Sidewalk and
the Curb.  The Tree and Landscape Division is responsible for the
management and maintenance of approximately 116,000 street trees located
between the sidewalk and the curb.

TREE and LANDSCAPE DIVISION
1105 O ST., SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 727-1000
 
 
 

CORRECTION TO A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT
From: "Wexler, Mike" <Wexler@innocon.com>
If you didn't pause at exactly 20:02, 20/02, 2002 and missed the
experience...  YOU DO HAVE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY! just wait 110 years when
it will be  21:12, 21/12, 2112   (9:12pm, DEC.21, 2112).