"EMAIL SPOOFING"
If you got a strange sounding note from me, it was not from me. There is
a virus/worm that sends notices to addresses that it finds in computers
that it infects and uses those addresses as its "From" address. My
computer is not infected, but many people receive this newsletter and
other mail from me, so that my address is out there.  This is called
e-mail spoofing. There is nothing that I can do about it except keep my
computer clean.  At the end of this newsletter is a more detailed
explanation that I copied from the Norton web site. For more
information, you might want to visit that web site at www.symantec.com.
 
 
 

RE: HOMELESS / MENTALLY ILL IN AREA

**** Some contacts at Friendship Place are:
-- Willa Day Morris, Clinical Director, Community Council for the
Homeless  at Friendship Place, 364-1419, willamorris@cchfp.org
-- Liezl Rebugio, Outreach Coordinator, 369-1419

**** More on man hanging out around 42nd and Warren:
From: Szarfman, Ana
Subject: RE: Friendship Place in AU Park Issue
Thanks Bill. We could meet at my house, if this is OK. I saw "Ira" this
morning around 8:30 walking very briskly and determined towards the park
near Tenley's Sports and Health. He was carrying two huge gray bar
bells. This area of the park is hidden from the street so he quickly
disappeared from my view.

**** From Kathy Smith --  I plan to ask our ANC to invite a
representative from Friendship Place to a future meeting to see if we
cannot get them to place a Johnnie-on-the-spot on their property  to
help resolve situations like the following:

My neighbor observed a homeless individual (the older white male who is
really dirty and who has been around here for a long time) defecating on
a bush in front of Sears/Hechinger's at 11:00 AM. He had diarrhea. My
neighbor was working in the area, planting flowers as part of the
Wisconsin Avenue cleanup project.

Presumably he and others use these bushes and our parks as toilets on a
regular basis. Children and pets play in those areas, and fecal material
can dry and blow around. To say this is disgusting and unhealthy is to
put it mildly. It's also further degrading to this pathetic sick human
being.

I called Friendship Place and spoke to Liezl Rebugio. She said no one
had ever asked them about toilet facilities before and didn't seem to
know what to say. While people can use the toilet at Friendship Place,
they are open on a very limited basis, and never in the evening or at
night.  I told her that I would be sending a letter to the ANC. Clearly,
we (through Friendship Place) need to make some kind of toilet
facilities available to people on the street on a 24-hour basis.
Frankly, I don't want to encourage parasite-ridden guys like the one
mentioned above to use the library or Fresh Fields or other so called
public facilities. It seems to me that we would all benefit from them
having their own facility at one or two central locations near where
they hang out, and probably will continue to do so, for a long time.

****   From:  "Graves, Charlene" <Charlene.T.Graves@usdoj.gov>
Grants Program to Develop Comprehensive Drug/Alcohol and Mental Health
Treatment Systems for Persons Who Are Homeless.  The Department of
Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration announces funds to enable communities to expand and
strengthen their treatment services for homeless individuals with
substance abuse disorders, mental illness, or with co-occurring
substance abuse disorders and mental illness.  Local governments and
nonprofit, faith-based and community-based organizations are eligible.
The deadline is June 19, 2002.  Approximately 15 to 17 awards will be
made for $450,000 to $600,000 per year each.  For more information,
contact Joanne C. Gampel at (301) 443-7945 or jgampel@samhsa.gov
mailto:jgampel@samhsa.gov>.  Also see
<http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grants.html>.  This grant program is
subject to "Intergovernmental Review" under Executive Order 12372.
 
 
 
 

OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE -- THE FIREHOUSE
The Mayor's Agent had said at his hearing that he hoped to make a
decision on issuing a raze permit at the end of last month. I keep
hearing that the negotiations between the fire department and the
representative of the Historic Preservation Review Board are going
nowhere because the HPRB keeps changing its requests and is asking for
some things that the Fire Department considers to be bad engineering.

My hope is that the Fire Department will go back to the Mayor's Agent
and tell him that they acted in good faith (which they did); could not
come to an agreement with HPRB; and that they plan to stick to the plans
that were approved by the Tenleytown Historical Society and the Fine
Arts Commission.

If the Mayor's Agent does not issue the raze order, then I hope that
Councilmember Patterson will submit legislation to exempt public safety
facilities from the historic preservation process. While they are at it,
the City Council should examine the HPRB's process and see how it can be
streamlined and forced to deal with fiscal reality. From what I have
seen of the process, money and time are no object to the HPRB. However,
they are a reality to anyone who must secure contracts under specific
time frames. Each time an architect makes a change, the cash register
goes kaching! Each time a contractor pulls out of a project or the
project must be rebid, the cash register goes KACHING! KACHING!

The Fire Department has spent more than a half million dollars of our
tax dollars on this project so far. They were issued a raze order in
2000 and we probably would have had a new, state of the art firehouse by
now if they had been allowed to go forward.
 
 
 

ANC3E MEETING NOTICE
From: "Polly King" <pking@lldhhome.org>
Thursday, May 9, 2002, 7:30 PM, St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church,
42nd & Fessenden Streets. Agenda Includes:
1.Open Forum - opportunity for members of the community to raise issues
of
concern or importance to the 3E neighborhood.
2.Presentation by 2nd District Police
3.Presentation by Applicants for Spring 2002 ANC 3E Grants
4.Discussion of the Mayor's budget proposal with Leslie Hotaling,
Director,  DPW
5.Announcement of Small Area Planning Study for the Friendship Heights/
Tenleytown/Wisconsin Avenue corridor with Robert Collins, Ward 3
planner,  assigned to the Office of Planning
6.Presentation of plans for a sidewalk café in front of Cheesecake
Factory,  (tentative)
7.Presentation by Jorge Abud, American University's Assistant Vice
President for Facilities, on installing a bus shelter behind the
Washington College of Law and plans to remove the current structure at
the site of the Katzen Arts Center.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL (202) 244-0800
 www.anc3e.org
 
 
 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISPOSAL
There's another opportunity this Saturday at Deal Junior High, 9 am - 3
pm, to get rid of batteries, paints, household chemicals, etc.
 
 

FT.  BAYARD SPRUCE UP
From: "Maria Alonso-Vazquez" <malonso@pf.com>
Friends of Ft. Bayard Park, Inc.  will sponsor a Third Annual Spruce Up
at the park on Saturday, May 18 from 9 to 11 am.  Please bring work
gloves. Refreshments will be provided.  Please contact Tad DiBiase or
Maria Vazquez
(966-5633) for further information.  See you there!
 
 
 

CRIMES IN THE 'HOOD -- April 1 to April 28
SEX ABUSE
4300 Military, 4/26, 0200, hotel  (closed)
ROBBERY
4300 Jenifer, gun, 4/8, 2345, sidewalk
4600 Windom, gun, 4/2, 2007, sidewalk
5200 44th, gun, 4/2, 2030, street
5300 Wisconsin, PBS (purse snatch), 4/12, 1945, restaurant
BURGLARY
4900 Butterworth, 4/25, 0755, house
3700 Albemarle, 4/16, 1400, house
3700  (different house than above) Albemarle, 4/16, 1400, house
4400 Davenport, 4/3, 1000, house
4500 Chesapeake, 4/6, 2030, house
THEFT -- 15 (2 closed)
THEFT FROM AUTO -- 10 (1 closed)
STOLEN AUTO
4900 Butterworth, 4/22, 1915,  street
4700 Belt, 4/15, 1900, street
4400 Jenifer, 4/6, 2230, parking lot
4200 39th, 4/5, 1730, street
4500 Davenport, street
SIMPLE ASSAULT
4200 Military, 4/23, 1840, street  (closed)
5300 Wisconsin, 4/6, 0005, theater
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
4600 Tilden, 4/12, 1000, park area
4600 Massachusetts, 4/6, 2330, house
5000 Wisconsin, 4/1, 1700, office

Some of the plants put in by volunteers along Wisconsin Avenue were
stolen. It's a pity there were no cameras on the street to catch whoever
took them.

CRIME ALERT FROM LT. LOCKERMAN
Date:  Sun, 05 May 2002 14:22:27 -0400
From:  anc3f@anc3f.org  (Lt. Lockerman, District 2, MPD)
Crime Alert- We are experiencing a number of robberies in the area.
One- 3400 block of Livingston on 4-30-02 at 7:10 pm
Second- 3700 block of Jenifer St. 5-02-02 at 9:30 pm
Third- 3600 block of Cumberland St. 5-04-02 at 7:00 am

These crimes are within walking distance of one another. Please be on
the lookout for two black males dark complexion Approx. 19 yrs. old slim
build and driving a small tan or light brown vehicle.

These suspects are considered armed and dangerous so Please call 911 if
you see any matching this lookout in the area.

The victims are fine, but shaken.  They were walking alone at the time
of  the robbery.  One victim was an elderly female, one male and one
female. The females were knocked down and their purses were taken and
the male was robbed at gun point.
 
 
 
 

TREE PLANTING REQUEST DEADLINE
From: "Richard Abbott" <abbott1229@erols.com>
Readers of this newsletter will remember my piece of a few weeks ago
about the Casey Tree Endowment program for D.C. and the call for
volunteers to take part in the Citizen Forester training program, which
leads up to the city-wide tree inventory planned for this summer.
Twelve people responded to that call and should now be going through the
training program which Casey Tree is putting on this month together with
the Urban Forestry Administration (formerly Tree and Landscape
Division).  At the field trip for volunteers around Tenleytown today
(April 27) it was announced that all requests from residents for tree
planting have to be in to the city no later than July 15 if the tree is
to be planted this year.
 

MORE ON STREET PARKING AND ENFORCEMENT

**** From: "Harrison, Barbara" <Barbara.Harrison@usdoj.gov>
Re: parking issues.  I live in Glover Park and agree with Robert Hyman's
comments about the need for parking enforcement in the neighborhood.  I
definitely don't agree with the proposal to have 4 spaces per block set
aside for caregivers, cleaning people, babysitters, and so on.  You know
who will end up parking in those 4 spots! - those with residential
stickers from other areas, or with no stickers at all (i.e., those
registered out of state).  There should be a special permit available
for each residential area that residents could get for their long-term
caregivers, babysitters, etc.  Otherwise, it is up to the resident to
advise visitors that they should move their cars after two hours.

I also wonder what method of parking enforcement is in use, if any.  If
the police used some type of random but saturated roving enforcement,
where several blocks were enforced for several days, that should
discourage nonresidential parkers.

**** From: "Robert Hyman" <roberthyman@erols.com>
Hi Carol, I felt it necessary to speak up in defense of the Mayors call
for increased parking fines. Believe it or not many residents are
focused on the problem and NOT the increased revenue derived from
issuing tickets. Solving the parking problems that continue to generate
many complaints means using enforcement as well as education. How many
of the drivers interviewed yesterday live here in the District? If 50%
of the interviewed drivers where "Scofflaws" don't you think that 50%
would be against raising parking violation fines? We are asking that the
current laws be enforced aggressively and that the fines be large enough
to be a deterrent. In response to Janice Reaves, she states "The
emphasis should be on important things like education", obeying the
Districts parking laws and helping the environment by commuting and
leaving her car in Annapolis would be a good educational start for her.
How can she educate young people if she is setting such a bad example?
Robert Hyman  - Glover Park
 
 
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: Kathryn Taylor <taylorkl@georgetown.edu>
Lots of great stuff for your baby and toddler!  The Chevy Chase Plaza
Children's Center, a non-profit child care center and preschool program,
is holding a sale of gently used strollers, bassinets, portable cribs,
toys, books, and clothing, donated from 25 families.  CCPCC is located
at 5310 43rd St., NW, Washington DC, behind Borders and the Chevy Chase
Pavilion. Saturday, May  18, 9am-1pm.  Rain date May 19.

**** From: "Polly King" <pking@lldhhome.org>
PLANT SALE:  Get an early start on your garden and help to raise money
for the residents of the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home, 5425 Western
Avenue, Saturday, May 11,  rain or shine, 10AM until  4:00PM.  An
unusual selection of annuals and perennials, hanging baskets. Bring or
buy a container and we will plant the flowers of your choice. Also a
book sale, hot dogs, sodas, popcorn, and much, much more.

**** From: Gary <garym@his.com>
I am looking for public or private swimming pools in a reasonable radius
from Tenleytown. The cost of membership must be reasonable however. I
have a health condition and my doctor  has recommended swimming as the
best form of aerobic exercise for me to rebuild stamina and strength.
Driving distance can be as far as Bethesda (or possibly Rockville). The
pool can be at a church, health or exercise center, school or
university, centers for aging, etc. I have identified two in health
clubs but the cost per month ranges from $80 - $90 just to use the pool
during the day on a regular basis. If any of your readers have any
suggestions, they would be appreciated.
Gary Melickian; <garym@his.com> 202-364-8848

**** From:  GSReb@aol.com
 Does anyone know of a reliable company for cleaning central heating and
air conditioning ducts?

**** From: "Tina Silverman" <tsilv@earthlink.net>
Can anyone recommend a window washer? Thanks.

**** From: "Phalen, Jan" <jan.phalen@AoA.gov>
Does anyone have a good exterior power wash person for cleaning decks
and siding?
Thanks, JanPhalen,  (202) 619-0768 (h) 202-363-8998

**** From: Jamila Bey <JBey@npr.org>
I'm looking for a 1 bedroom apartment near the Tenleytown Metro.  I'm a
non-smoking, petless person who likes space and quiet.  I'm looking to
move July 1.  If anyone is renting in the area, please contact me.
Jamila Bey  202-513-2157. Thanks!

**** From: Stephanie <yoffeest@usa.net>
I am sorry to have to announce that Artwares has closed its location at
4904 Wisconsin Ave., NW 2nd Floor. Due to rising cost of rent, I cannot
continue to run the business from this location. I have made every
effort to negotiate with the building owner, but with no success. I have
enjoyed the two years running the business in this neighborhood, and
hope to transfer whatever "look and feel" of the neighborhood I can onto
a web site at www.artwares.biz. If anyone in the community would like to
be part of our e-mail list, they can send their e-mail address to
artwares@usa.net. In addition, the 12 instructors who have been teaching
workshops to children and adults will be making every effort, as a
group, to find an alternative space to hold workshops somewhere in the
area, hopefully within the neighborhood. If anyone knows of a space that
can be rented on a part-time basis, please have them e-mail me. Again,
thanks to all of the people in the neighborhood for your enthusiasm and
interest in Artwares during the last two years. I will sorely miss being
part of the neighborhood.
Stephanie Yoffee

**** From: "Elissa Blake Free" <elissabill@erols.com>
Giving away:
1) Blue plastic Little Tykes toddler pool, with "slides". Good
condition. A little dirty from being stored in garage.
 2) Plastic Little Tykes girl's tri-cycle. Good condition. Also a little
dirty from being stored in garage.
Both have been washed and hosed off. With a brush, a little elbow grease
and Ajax, they should be good as new. Free to whomever would like to
pick them up (near Turtle Park)  Elissa Free, 202-537-1434

**** From: "Deirdre Gaffney" <dgaffney@starpower.net>
We Are Moving and Have Lots of Stuff for Sale. Including the Following:
1. Two Custom Cut Sisel Rugs. Both Are Approx. 12x9.   One Is in Perfect
Condition. One Has a Slight Stain.  Pair Is $250.00.  Or You Can Buy
Just one.
2. Weber Gas Starting Charcoal Grill. Great Grill.  Gas Starter Does Not
Work but We Have the Parts to Make it Work.  But Still Works as a Great
Charcoal Grill. Has Lots of Storage for Utensils and Charcoal.  $50.00;
3. Antique Oak Roll Top Desk  $250.00
4. Glass Front Oak Library Bookshelves  $75.00;  5. Children's Bureau.
Plain Wood. Lots of Drawers $25.00;  6.  Five Foot Tall Chest of Drawers
$25.00
7. Office Desk Matching Credenza and Chair. 2 Years Old. Great
Condition. $700 for All Pieces;  8. Window Treatments.  Silk Dining Room
Drapes.  For 2 Windows.  Custom.  I Can Provide a Picture and
Measurements If Interested. Also Have Custom Living Room Drapes. Make Me
an Offer;  9. Set of Lenox Eternal China.  Never Used. Service for 8.
Make Me an Offer;  10. Stereo Equipment.  Pioneer 5 Cd Changer.  Tape
Deck. Receiver.  4 Speakers and Stereo Stand.  $100.00 for All;  11.
Massage Table.  Really Works.  $40.00
If Interested Please Call Me. I Can Email Pix If Interested. Thanks.
Deirdre 202-364-6992
 
 
 

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COORDINATOR
From: MERowse@aol.com (Mary Rowse)
Phil Heinrich has left his position as Neighborhood Services Coordinator
for Ward 3 and has moved on to another job with the city.  Patrick
Canavan, Director of Neighborhood Services, has sent me a job
description for this position so that it may be posted to the
community.  The job is classified as a DS-14 and pays something like
$69,000 a year.

Please forward this announcement to your friends and neighbors who might
know someone who would be good in this job and who would be interested
in applying for it.  Resumes should be sent to: Christine Davis at:
Christine.Davis@dc.gov.

[From KS -- I shortened the following description. For the full
description, contact Christime Davis at the above e-mail address.]

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COORDINATOR
Introduction: This position is located in the Office of the City
Administrator, reporting to the Director of Neighborhood Services. The
incumbent is directly  responsible for the coordination and
implementation of Neighborhood Services within a specific ward of the
city.  Neighborhood Services coordinates the response of multiple
District agencies to solve persistent neighborhood problems and tailor
scheduled services to meet the needs of that community. The program is
designed to provide neighborhoods with a coordination of  actions by all
agencies that support the goals of "clean and safe" throughout the ward
as well as "healthy and economically vibrant" in targeted areas of the
ward.  The program addresses neighborhood issues whose resolution
requires multi-agency coordination, and seeks to provide a "pro-active"
individual in each neighborhood through the "team ownership" of specific
geographic areas.  Neighborhood Services provides a comprehensive team
approach to making the neighborhoods of the District of Columbia safe,
clean, healthy and economically vibrant.

Position Controls : The incumbent works under the general supervision of
the Director of
Neighborhood Services. The incumbent works in partnership with the
Office of Planning's Neighborhood Planning Coordinator, the Office of
Community Outreach's Community Outreach Coordinator and the community to
develop broad-range comprehensive neighborhood improvement plans. Also
responsible to establish, monitor and maintain coordination of services
with city agencies.
 
 
 

EMAIL SPOOFING EXPLANATION FROM NORTON WEB SITE
Email spoofing:  Some variants of this worm use a technique known as
"spoofing." If it
does this, it chooses at random an address that it finds on an infected
computer as the "From:" address that it uses when it performs its
mass-mailing routine. Numerous cases have been reported in which users
of uninfected computers receive complaints that they have sent an
infected message to someone else.

For example, Linda Anderson is using a computer that is infected with
W32.Klez.E@mm; W32.Klez.gen@mm performs its emailing routine, it finds
the email address of Harold Logan. It inserts Harold's email address
into the "From:" line of an infected email that it then sends to Janet
Bishop. Janet then contacts Harold and complains that he sent her
infected email, but when Harold scans his computer, Norton AntiVirus
does not find anything--as would be expected--because his computer is
not infected.

If you are using a current version of Norton AntiVirus, have the most
recent virus definitions, and a full system scan with Norton AntiVirus
set to scan all files does not find anything, you can be confident that
your computer is not infected with this worm.
 

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