IN REMEMBRANCE OF OLIVER MURRAY
From:  Shari Pfleeger <pfleeger@rand.org>
The holidays won't be the same without Murray.  When we moved to
Davenport Street 15 years ago, Oliver Murray ("Murray" to his friends
and neighbors) held a party to introduce us to the neighborhood.  And
Murray delivered a huge bouquet of flowers to our house when I finished
my PhD.  Murray gave life and color and cohesion to our neighborhood.
He always decorated his house for the seasons -- a pumpkin-headed ghost
for Halloween, a colored-egg-laden tree for Easter, and spectacular
lights for Christmas. And he always filled his yard with trees and
flowers -- even realistic fake flowers when he was too tired to plant
the real thing!  Before he retired, Murray was Paul Mellon's butler.
Often our doorbell would ring, and Murray would deliver cream to us from
the Mellons' Virginia farm, so that my husband the amateur pastry chef
could whip up something yummy for all of us to share.  In warm weather,
Murray and Esther were always sitting out on the porch, waving to those
who walked by and welcoming those who wanted to join them for a cold
drink and a chat.

Our neighborhood won't be the same without him.  Murray died on the last
Sunday in October, leaving a legacy of warmth and friendship that
enriches us all.
Shari Lawrence Pfleeger
 
 
 
 

PRESENTATION ON TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT - NOVEMBER 13
From: Gina Mirigliano  <pgb@tidalwave.net>
I'm forwarding an e-mail from Robert Collins, DC Office of Planning,
that announces an informational session to be held on 11/13/02
regarding:
1.  Transit Oriented Design
2.  Upper Wisconsin Avenue Plan
The Planning Office is currently underway with the selection of a vendor
to develop a strategic plan to guide development of Wisconsin Avenue
between Fannie Mae and Western Avenue. The 11/13/02 discussion will
inform citizens about one objective (transit oriented design) that the
Office of Planning has for inclusion in the strategic plan.  Citizens
will also be informed about the status of the planning project itself.
 
 
 

REGARDING DELIVERY AND OTHER THEFTS

**** From: Carolyn M Parr <jerryparr@iopener.net>
A UPS package was stolen from the front porch of a house in the 3700
block of Brandywine about a month ago.  This was reported to the police.

**** From: "Maren Handler Siegel" <marenhs@hotmail.com>
I just wanted to notify your readers that my son's bike was stolen off
our porch the other night.  We live on Yuma St., b'twn 42ed and 43ed.
Our neighbors dog woke them barking at about 2 in the morning, and when
they looked out the window they saw a couple of hooded figures riding on
a red bike.  I'm betting it was my son's.  Other people on our block
have had things like scooters taken as well, some of which have later
been spotted and found elsewhere in the neighborhood.  I tried to file a
police report, but did not have the serial # of the bike.  If anyone
sees a kid's red 2 wheeler in the area, please let me know.  My son
(who's 7) was pretty broken up about it.

[From KS -- It's a really good idea to get your bike registered at 2D.
If it's stolen and later found, the police will be able to return it to
you. In this case, I would suggest that Maren contact Lt. Mark Carter
and ask him to check any recovered  bikes that might be in storage at 2D
to see if her son's bike is there. He can be reached on
MPDCPSA202@netscape.net.]

WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CREW CAR WASH
From: Bonlevin@aol.com
While the Wilson Crew is cleaning the competition, why not clean up with
the Wilson Crew?  The Crew will hold a carwash at Chevy Chase Chevrolet,
7725 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, from 10 AM to 2 M  this Saturday,
November 9. Chevy Chase Chevrolet is located on the east side of
Wisconsin Avenue about two blocks north of the intersection of Wisconsin
and East-West Highway.  You need to be driving north on Wisconsin, and
turn right into the car wash after Middleton Lane.
Questions?  Contact Morgan Downey at 202-966-0484 or MorgDowney@aol.com.
 
 
 

HOLIDAY SALE TO BENEFIT Community Council for the Homeless At Friendship
Place - November 9 and 10
LOCATION OF SALE: 2700 36th Street NW (on the corner of 36th & Edmunds
St.)
From: "sarahbarnett" <sarahbarnett1@starpower.net>
Jean Duff and Marianne Lubkin invite you to a  Holiday Sale of Wearable
and Decorative Art from the East  Bali - Indonesia - India - Kashmir
Saturday, November 9th, 10-5   &  Sunday, November 10th, 11-4 pm
2700 36th Street NW (on the corner of 36th & Edmunds St.)
All items in the collection are hand and range from $2 - $1000.
Gold & Semiprecious jewelry - Beaded Bags & Belts - Mirrorwork
Bedspreads & Batik Pillows Shawls & Scarves - Brass & Lacquerware
Objects - Sterling Boxes & Containers
Christmas Ornaments & Gifts - Fabric Hangings & Rugs - Wood Carvings &
Masks
 
 

 
ANC 3E MEETING NOTICE
From: "Polly King" <pking@lldhhome.org>
Novemeber 14.
AGENDA:
   1.Announcements
   2.ANC Business
          Adoption of Minutes of September 12, 2002 Meeting and October
10, 2002 Meeting
          Approval of Treasurer's Report
          Approval of the 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 2002 Report
   3.Open Forum - opportunity for members of the community to raise
issues of concern or
     importance to the 3E neighborhood.
   4.Presentation by 2nd District Police
   5.Presentation of Fall 2002 grant applications
   6.Discussion with Liz Siegel, Co-President, and Willa Morris,
Director, Clinic Services, Friendship
     Place
   7.Consideration of and vote on Georgetown Day School's zoning
variance, Dr. Peter Branch,  Headmaster
 
 
 

FALL CLEAN UP --  WISCONSIN AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
From:  KColombant@aol.com
Saturday November 23,  1 pm - 6 pm
Celebrate Fall! Join with your neighbors to week, plant, cut back
perennials, mulch and pick up litter along Wisconsin Ave. We will meet
at the Fessenden block.

Bring your family and friends, gloves  and favorite gardening tools:
weeder, trowel, clippers or strong scissors, rake, broom. Come for the
whole afternoon or just an hour, each minute of work will help make
Wisconsin avenue greener and cleaner.
Any questions: call Kersti at 966 8837 or Ralph at 686 9550

The Wisconsin Avenue Beautification Project is a partnership effort
among local residents, businesses, and institutions to relandscape
Wisconsin Avenue between Tenley Circle and Fessenden Street.
 
 
 

BURMESE CATS NEED HOME
From:  Darnot@aol.com
Pair of "mature" purebred Burmese in need of loving home. Owner died and
these shy twins are declawed (must be indoor only), spayed/neutered and
UTD on shots. Please consider opening your heart and home to this very
needy pair. Call Feline Urban Rescue (F.U.R) 202 244-0556.
 
 
 

UPDATES ON VEHICLE REGISTRATION ON THE WEB

**** From:  "Wexler, Mike" <Wexler@innocon.com>
Last time I checked on the web in August, you could not renew ON-line if
you have not received the renewal notice!  How is that for a catch-22?
I had to stand IN-line for 2 hours at the Georgetown office.
-----
From:  "Pagano, Penny (COUNCIL)" <Ppagano@dccouncil.washington.dc.us>
Update on vehicle registration renewals...
...DMV's web site says that you can renew a vehicle registration on line
if your registration "expires within 60 days but is not less than 10
days from expiration."
-----
Mike, I saw your email about online vehicle registration and needing a
renewal notice.
This may not have been on the DMV web site earlier when you tried to use
it, but currently the online vehicle registration renewal site says that
if you don't have the control number from your renewal notice, you can
provide the last 4 characters of your Vehicle Identification Number and
your plate (tag) number.
Penny

**** From: "Robert Hyman" <RobertHyman@erols.com>
To Penny Pagano, Indeed people are not being notified of impending
expiration of their DC vehicle inspection and sometimes registration. In
many cases residents prefer to try and get away with not doing so for a
variety of reasons, tinted windows being one of them. I have observed
cars with 2 year old expired inspection and six month old tags. Even
when tickets are issued to these scofflaws they delay by hiding or
parking off the street. To some extent it is the responsibility of the
vehicle owner to make sure the car is in compliance with DC motor
vehicle law themselves.

**** From : Ann
I am just curious if ANYONE has received mailed auto registrations.
Last June, one of the DMV workers told me when I called that they were
"behind" in their mailings.  When I spoke to a supervisor in the
Director's office, he said that wasn't true, but had no information on
when my registration was mailed. Only then did I hear about registration
on the Web.  That's how I avoided a penalty.  But, I truly do not think
that the DMV is doing the mailings.
 
 
 

CAMPBELL SOUP
From:  edw3qc@att.net
From:    "Deanna Hoppel" <dmhoppel@attbi.com>
Campbell's is donating a can of soup (up to 5 million) to area food
banks just by clicking on a helmet at their website. It's quick, easy
and can be done once a day.
http://www.chunky.com/click_for_cans.asp
 
 
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

****  From: "Lenkin, Dona (NIH)" <donal@nih.gov>
FIREWOOD: Could anyone recommend a good person to buy firewood from?

**** From: "Maren Handler Siegel" <marenhs@hotmail.com>
My terrific baby sitter is looking for work 1 day a week.  She is legal,
speaks English, but does not have a car.  If interested please contact
me, Maren Siegel, at (202)362-9926 or e-mail me.

**** From: "Andrew W. Cohen & Nicola O. Goren" <acohen@erols.com>
For Sale: Scandinavian style teak dining table, with two leaves expands
to
seat 10, and 6 chairs.  Fair condition -- $400;
Love seat (with fold out bed) and matching arm-chair, cloth upholstery,
firm cushions -- $200;
GE Profile Gas cooktop -- $115;
GE Profile 30" wall oven -- $150
GE Profile above the range convection microwave oven -- $150
All appliances are white, 6 years old, and in very good condition.
Email acohen@erols.com, or call (202) 237-8562.

**** From: "Sue Folliard" <sjfolliard@erols.com>
For Sale: 1985 Olds, $2,500, Delta 88, 4 dr, Gray, 107,000 mi, full
power, CD player.  Call 202-338-2264 (Glover Park) or email
sjfolliard@erols.com
 
**** Pavilion Health and Swim Club
From: StarAKA4U@aol.com
Give the Gift of Health. Come join the Pavilion Health & Swim Club. NO
DUES UNTIL JANUARY. Enrollment fees still apply. Special ends November
30, 2002.
Tonya Walton
General Manager
tel: 202-362-9300 ext. 262

**** From: Thechevychaser@aol.com
PETSITTING by THE CHEVYCHASER specializes in personalized care for the
stay-at-home pet in our 'hood--NW, Chevy Chase, and Bethesda.  Gift
certificates make perfect stocking stuffers, birthday and special
occasion gifts  Additionally, church fundraisers or non-profit silent
auctions are eligible for donated gift certificates.  For more info,
please contact:
PETSITTING by THE CHEVYCHASER -- Specializing in Personalized Care for
the Stay-At-Home Pet in NW, Chevy Chase & Bethesda (Bonded & Insured)
Give a BARK at:   202-966-2213
Give a SCRATCH at:   Thechevychaser@aol.com
 
 
 

CRICKET CURE
From: "John A. Moody" <johnamoodydc@att.net>
'Tis the season of the cricket.  They prefer warmth to cold and will
find their way in, almost invariably at ground or basement level.  Then
for reasons of curiosity or instinct, they will find their way up into
the upper floors, and even then will further gain altitude by jumping up
onto bathroom basins or toilet lids.  The equipment which wins this war
of man vs beast is simplicity itself.   Just lay a foot long piece of
duct tape, sticky side up on the basement floor and you will be
surprised at what you will find the next morning.  It is not known
whether curiosity, random leaping about with joy and excess energy, or
that they believe duct tape is their idea of filet mignon is what leads
to their doom. In any case, it works. Continue as necessary.
 
As a further example of duct tape's usefulness, it has been reported it
will cure warts. (And it has its own website.  Just ask Google.)
 

**** From KS -- AAARRRGGH!!!! --  John, Have a heart!  Why not just use
the old tried and true method of putting a glass over the insect,
sliding a piece of paper under it (or use your hand to cap it) and
escorting the poor "joyful" beast outside where it can die in a manner
less horrifying that being glued to duct tape.
But yeah. Duct tape is amazing. There's even a stickier variety called
marine duct tape that you can use for temporary repair of boats.
 
 
 

TENNISLINK INDOOR "CHALLENGE DOUBLES" SCHEDULE
From: "Daniel Kelly" <TennisLink@aol.com>
From:  tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
Saturday Night "Challenge Doubles"-  7:00pm-11:00pm at Prep
Nov 16 30; Dec 14; Jan 11 25; Feb 8 22; Mar 8 22; Apr 5** 19**
GreatDoubles-Great Refreshments-Drill Sessions  (Bring Partner or
TennisLink will assign you one) $30.00 per person OR $50.00 for a
Doubles Team.  10 Sessions for $250.00
A=Advanced
B=Intermediate
C=Beginner
301.718.8153 or TennisLink@aol.com
 
 
 

EXCERPT FROM HAROLD BRAZIL'S NEWSLETTER
From:         "Heilbron, Shana (COUNCIL)"
<SHeilbron@dccouncil.washington.dc.us>
BROOKINGS INSTITUTION REPORT ON DISTRICT FINANCES
A recent study by the Brookings Institution lays out a number of reasons
why that the
nation's capital should receive more direct funding from the federal
government. Alice
Rivlin and Carol O'Cleireacain, co-authors of the study, argue the
federal government
could: make a payment in lieu of taxes; redirect part of the federal
income tax paid by
non-District residents who work in the District; compensate the District
for state-type
services; restore the federal payment as a per capita grant; and provide
state-type aid
for K-12 education.
 
 
 

DIGITAL SISTERS VOLUNTEER NETWORK
From: "digitalsista" <director@digital-sistas.org>
From: tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
Help build a bridge between women and technology.  Help us close the
digital and gender divide. Join us in educating and empowering our
communities.
Be part of the Digital Sisters Volunteer Network

Come join Digital Sisters and learn about the many possible volunteer
opportunities with Digital Sisters.  Learn how you can become a Virtual
Volunteer and help bridge the digital and gender divide.  Help us build
a support network for young girls and women.  Discover some of the many
benefits of volunteering.

Two Opportunities:

Volunteer Night
November 8, 2002, 6:00pm to 8:00 pm, 1420 Columbia Road, NW, 4th Floor
Register online at:  http://www.idealist.org/en/events/80651/81940

Volunteer Network
November 16, 2002, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sisterspace and Books
1515 U Street NW, Washington DC
> http://www.idealist.org/en/events/80651/81937

Digital Sisters is a non-profit organization focused on providing and
promoting technology education and enrichment for young girls and women
of color.  We provide innovative programs to assist traditionally
underserved communities in creative, expressive and cooperative methods
of learning utilizing technology empowerment strategies.  Our programs
include Girl Tech Clubs, Working Mothers Web Team, Financial Tech
Literacy, the Digital Resource Program, and
GenTech Training.

For more information contact:  Shireen Mitchell,
volunteer@digital-sistas.org
202-722-6881 ext. 8, or visit our website: www.digital-sistas.org
 

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