ATTENTION: ANC3E WILL NOT HAVE A JULY 11TH MEETING.
From: "DiBiase, Thomas" <Thomas.DiBiase@usdoj.gov>
MEETING OF THE FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS ORGANIZATION FOR REASONABLE
DEVELOPMENT
From: "Martin Rojas" <MRojas@trucking.org>
Who: Friendship Heights Organization for Reasonable Development (FhORD)
What: Hear about a proposed development of a huge high rise rental
apartment building in the site currently occupied by the Washington
Clinic. If this plan concerns you, please come and learn what you can
do!! Where: Chevy Chase Room, 3rd level, Embassy Suites at Chevy Chase
Pavillion
When: Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
From: <toddandjean@netzero.net> ( Jean Kintisch)
Friends of Friendship Park is hosting the second annual Ice Cream Social
and Summer Concert on Tuesday, July 16 at 7 pm on the basketball courts
at Friendship "Turtle" Park. Oh Susannah will perform children's
songs
and ice cream will be served following the concert. The event
is "fair
weather only" and free for all. The park is located at 45th and
Van
Ness Streets NW.
Jean Kintisch, Vice President - Events, Friends of Friendship Park
WAZZ UP ON ALBEMARLE?
From: "Kathleen McLynn" <kdmclynn@starpower.net>
"No Parking" Notices (effective July 1st) were just posted on the 4300
block of Albemarle St. The sidewalks are already done.
What is next?
No little courtesy letters of explanation to the residents this time.
Is
it going to be the street? Puzzled, Kate McLynn
SWITCHING ELECTRICITY SUPPLIERS
From: "Tommy Tomlinson and Penni St. Hilaire" <tommyt@erols.com>
Does anyone have experience/opinions about switching electricity
suppliers from Pepco to, among other alternatives, Washington Gas
Energy? They (WGE) have been calling with a very high pressure
sales
approach offering 3% and 6% seasonally adjusted savings over Pepco's
prices guaranteed for two years. Comments are solicited.
CRIMES IN THE HOOD -- June 1 - 23
(Listed by block, not actual address)
ROBBERY
4800 Massachusetts, 6/13, 1540, gun, armored car
3900 Nebraska, attempt, 6/14, 0225, sidewalk
BURGLARY
4400 River, attempt, 6/12, 1800, church
4200 Albemarle, 6/19, 0420, church
THEFT -- 8
THEFT FROM AUTO -- 10
STOLEN AUTO -- 6
SIMPLE ASSAULT
5300 Wisconsin, 6/2, 1530, department store
5300 Wisconsin, 6/21, 0200, sidewalk
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY - 4
MARIJUANA DRUG ARREST -- 1
GUN ARREST - Carrying pistol with license - 1 - 4300 Jenifer, 6/14,
0300, sidewalk
MORE ON PRESCRIPTIONS AND LOCAL DRUG STORES
**** From: "Johanna Turner" <joturner@speakeasy.net>
We have received two wrong Rxs from the CVS at Wisconsin/Brandywine.
We've had a good
experience at the Safeway, although they carry a smaller stock and
a
couple times things have had to be ordered overnight.
**** From: Rubacats@aol.com (Kelly Rubenstein)
I'm glad you've had good experiences with the Safeway pharmacy.
They
have never made a mistake with my Rxs, but things are often not ready
when they say they will be. I've turned to Tschiffely's
From:
Rubacats@aol.com (Kelly Rubenstein)downtown, and am v. impressed.
**** From: "Jim Holway" <JHolway1@starpower.net>
I've been using Rodmans for years and have never had a problem.
**** From: Tombethell@aol.com
Strongly recommend Chevy Chase Pharmacy (3812 Northampton St.,
off
Conn. Ave., 966-8600). Very conscientious pharmacists. And they deliver.
**** From: "Tommy Tomlinson and Penni St. Hilaire" <tommyt@erols.com>
I used Davenport St. Safeway pharmacy for a long time then closed my
account when the following event occurred. I asked that a prescription
for a new asthma inhaler be filled. The retail inhaler contains
a 30
day supply. I was given an inhaler with a 15 day supply, and,
when I
called it to their attention, they insisted it was the correct version.
I pointed out that the inhaler keeps count on the number of puffs and
that at two a day there was only enough for 15 days. They belligerently
insisted that I did not know that for sure and that I should take the
inhaler and use it until the 15 days were up and then see if there
was
any left. The inhalant is clear and invisible. The only
way to know
whether it was empty, other than the zero on the counter, was to begin
to experience an asthma problem as a consequence; not exactly a
responsible position.
I insisted that they give me the correct 30 day supply and they then
claimed that the size I had was the only size available, and that I
should leave so that they could serve the rest of the customers.
I went
to the manager who had me wait alone in full view of the customers
in
her inner office as though I was a shop lifter (no place else available
she said), while she looked into the issue. The pharmacists repeated
their claims. She called the Connecticut Ave. pharmacy and they
said
that the standard inhaler was a 30 day supply, that the 15 day inhaler,
which they weren't even supposed to possess, was a sample only.
The
manager returned, apologized, and personally went to the Connecticut
Ave
store to get the correct inhaler and delivered it to me. The
two
pharmacists were temporaries. One was very young and a pharmacy
student
at Howard and was being supervised by an older fellow. The young
pharmacist was the belligerent and insulting one, but the old fellow
joined right in and supported his claim that they were right and I
was
wrong. There were still there two weeks later. Safeway's
pharmacy
manager called in a couple of weeks and wanted my version, but seemed
skeptical of my account until I told her that they had charged me the
price of the 30 day inhaler and given me the 15 day version.
That, and
that alone, seemed to upset her. I closed my account. Lately
I've
simply gone to Merck-Medco by mail.
None of the pharmacies should be trusted. They are all short
handed
because there is a shortage of pharmacists and what we see is untrained
people serving the public that probably should still be in class or
at
least being taught how to relate to customer complaints with something
other than defensive belligerence.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
**** From: Rubacats@aol.com (Kelly Rubenstein)
I wanted to respond to Richard Abbott's question about ductless
air-conditioning systems. We had a ductless high velocity system
installed for our whole house (which lacks space for ducts.)
Kensington
Heating and Cooling did the job, and we are delighted with the results.
The system required very little space, and cools wonderfully.
**** From: Tracy_Hauser_Scarrow@cadc.uscourts.gov
LOOKING FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Does anyone know of a good general contractor that works in AU park
that
you would recommend for doing a small addition (enclosing a front porch
and adding a bathroom)? If so, please call me at 202-364-3636.
I am
interested to find out what kind of experiences folks have had with
local contractors. Thanks.
**** From: "Phalen, Jan" <jan.phalen@AoA.gov>
Kathy, I am looking for a good yard man, who can come on a regular
basis
to weed, trim tall hedges, edge, cut down big bushes, etc. In
other
words, heavy work. Can you help?
**** From: "David M. Winn" <dmwinn@starpower.net>
Can anyone recommend someone to install molding ("crown molding") around
the top of a living room and dining room? Painters usually do
this, but
it so happens that our very good painter does not. We already
have the
molding. David Winn (dmwinn@starpower.net)
**** From: Spilsbury <spilsbury@erols.com> (Gail Spilsbury)
Gail Spilsbury is looking for a recommended floor sander. Also, has
anyone used Tenleytown Painters? Do they do a good job for a fair price?
Thanks.
**** From: "Hillary Legrain" <hillarylegrain@hotmail.com>
BABYSITTER AVAILABLE -- I am a 23-year old responsible (french-speaking)
first year law student at American University who is available for
occasional or regular babysitting during July and August (possibly
during school year also). I have experience with children ranging in
age
from newborn to pre-teen years. References available upon request.
I may
be contacted via e-mail at hillarylegrain@hotmail.com .
**** From: "dcgaspar" <dcgaspar@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
My Housemate has put her car up for sale. It's a 1996 Ford Aspire,
5
speed, metallic blue. It's in great condition, and she has all
maintenance records available. It would be a great student car
(very
inexpensive.) Located off Jenifer Street near Friendship Heights
Metro.
Call Beatrice at 202-364-5809 for more info or to see the car.
**** From: "Esther Washington" <WashingtonEJ@npm.si.edu>
For Sale/Never Used:
*Hampton Bay 52" polished shiny brass ceiling fan, five reversible
oak
or walnut blades - $20
*Pottery Barn wall shelf, cherry stain (33W x 9D x 6 H). Mounting
hardware included - $10
*Pottery Barn wall shelves, cherry stain (18W x 6D x 6 H). Mounting
hardware included - two at $5 each
Also, Container Store Elfa, white, wire closet storage unit. Seven
deep
and shallow drawers. White laminate surface top. $250 new, asking $100.
You haul. Please call Jackie (202) 362-8598.
HOUSING IN THE 'HOOD
**** From: JSWashDC@aol.com (Jeff Stein)
SHARE IN 46TH STREET HOUSE -- Room in 3-BR Dutch Colonial, A.U.
Park.
Friendship Heights Metro close by. DR, LR w/frplce, shady back yard.
Ideal a like-minded journalist -- busy, serious, but sociable -- or
other professional, or someone just needing a DC pied-a-terre.
I work
at home, travel often. I smoke, but only in my home-office or outside.
I've been known to have a sociable cocktail. Share is â%¥
$900 for one,
$1250/cpl. Available July 1. Some furniture is welcome, incl
your
bed/dresser. Ledewriter@aol.com or 202-244-1841.
**** From: niki.kuckes@bakerbotts.com
Reply-To: tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
Dear Tenleytown Group Members - I need to rent my lovely four-bedroom
house in nearby Chevy Chase, D.C. for one-year starting in mid-August.
The house is conveniently located on a beautiful section of Jenifer
Street between Connecticut and Reno, in walking distance to Friendship
Heights metro, the Starbucks on Connecticut Avenue, Politics &
Prose,
and the Marvelous Market. It is in Murch School district, and
there are
many nearby playgrounds. The rent is $4,000 a month, and I would
also
consider a
furnished rental. If you would like to find out more, please
call me at
(202) 966-1318
at home, and (202) 639-7754 at work. Thanks.
CHEMICALS IN THE 'HOOD
From: "Garman, Doug NAB02" <Doug.Garman@nab02.usace.army.mil>
Enclosed is a copy of our latest news release on the Spring Valley
investigation.
Public Affairs Office, P.O. Box 1715, Baltimore, MD 21203
, (410)
962-2809
Fax: (410) 962-3660
For Release: June 24, 2002
Phone: 410-962-2809
or 410-962-6784
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BEGINS CLEANUP OF CONTAMINATED SOIL AT AMERICAN
UNIVERSITY
Baltimore - The Army Corps of Engineers will begin this week to remove
contaminated soil from portions of the American University campus as
part of the Army's ongoing investigation and cleanup of World War I
activities in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Tests conducted last
year
identified elevated levels of arsenic in the soil next to the
University's Child Development Center and on portions of the adjacent
intramural fields.
In all, 1.5 to 2 acres of soil will be excavated to a depth of two
feet.
Confirmation testing will be done to ensure no elevated levels of
arsenic remain. The excavated soil will be transported off-site in
covered trucks to a permitted non-hazardous waste facility in Virginia.
The excavated area will be filled with clean soil. During the work
dust
control measures will be used, such as wetting the soil and monitoring
equipment setup to check air quality. The soil removal is expected
to
take several months to complete and will cost an estimated $1.5 million.
These funds have been provided as part of the 2002 fiscal year budget.
Last month, the Corps conducted a geophysical survey of these areas
and
detected several metal items. During the soil removal, these items
will
be further investigated to determine their identity. If any of these
items are ordnance-related, experts will be present to identify and
remove them. The Corps will take safety precautions to protect people
on
the campus.
"The Corps of Engineers is committed to aggressively pursuing the
identification and remediation of all hazards associated with past
military activities in the Spring Valley neighborhood. The soil removal
at American University is an important step toward achieving this goal,"
said Maj. Michael Peloquin, Deputy District Engineer for the Spring
Valley project.
Later this summer, the Corps, in close coordination with the community
and project partners, the Environmental Protection Agency and the D.C.
Department of Health, will begin similar removal actions at seven
residential properties in the AU Park and Spring Valley neighborhoods.
In the months ahead, additional residential properties will be scheduled
for remediation.
Following the discovery of arsenic at the Child Development Center,
American University officials relocated the center until all nearby
excavation is completed. Last year, the playground area was remediated.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry conducted an
exposure investigation last year on children and staff at the center.
Investigation results did not show an exposure to elevated arsenic
in
either group. American University also arranged for testing of the
center children and staff, rugby players, and grounds and maintenance
workers. None of those tested had elevated levels of arsenic.
Historical records indicate that portions of the Spring Valley
neighborhood were once used by military personnel assigned to the former
American University Experiment Station from 1917-1919, to conduct
research and testing on World War I chemical warfare materials. In
the
same period, portions of AU Park were used as a soldier training area
known as Camp Leach. Records indicate that Camp Leach was independent
of
the American University Experiment Station, and not used for chemical
research or testing.
http://www.nab.usace.army.mil
A TEST FOR MENTAL ACTIVITY!
From: edw3qc@att.net
From: Jeff Dibler <dibler@comcast.net>
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> >> > >98% of the folks would answer a "red hammer"
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> >> > > If you do not believe this, pass it around
and you'll see.
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