COMMUNIT-E
May 14, 2004



REMINDER: TURTLE PARK MAY FAIR
From: Katherine Martin <katherinehmartin@hotmail.com>

This year's Mayfair will be held on Saturday, May 15 (raindate - Sunday the
16th). This is the park's largest fundraiser (keeping all that equipment
safe, fun, and up-to-date) and aside from all that...its just a lot of fun.
There are pony rides, moonbounces, an obstacle course and climbing wall for
slightly older kids, games, face painting, food, and more. It runs from
10am-3pm on the 15th.

As always, we are in need of several adult (or even teen or pre-teen)
volunteers to help make the event a success. It only involves a 2-hour
time commitment, and there
are lots of times and jobs to choose from to make it convenient for you &
your family. (What has worked well for a lot of families in the past is for
the whole family to come down, and have one adult volunteer).
If you can help out, we'd certainly appreciate your time. And if you can't
volunteer, maybe you could bake something for the bake sale (cookies, brownies,
cupcakes, etc).
Just send an email indicating your availability (i.e., morning or afternoon)
or if you can bake something. Even if you can't volunteer this year, please
consider coming out to support the park and enjoy the day.
Web Site: www.turtlepark.org or you can call Katy Reilly at (202) 244-1784
to volunteer/bake.
Thanks.






LECTURE ON GEOGRAPHY OF TENLEYTOWN
From: Tenleytown Historical Society <tenleytownhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com>
The Tenleytown Historical Society
Presents Richard R. Randall, PhD speaking on
The Geography of Tenleytown: Hills and Valleys

Tuesday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.
Tenley Friendship Library
4450 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
at the Tenleytown Metro Stop

Tenleytown’s history is largely a function of its
geography. The original settlement, astride Wisconsin
Avenue (once known as Rockville Pike), occupied the
high point of a ridge where traffic headed north from
Washington over 200 years ago. During the Civil War,
a section of current-day Tenleytown was called Fort
Reno, and its elevation gave Union troops a strong
strategic advantage.

Dr. Randall discusses how the hills and valleys of
Tenleytown and adjacent areas have shaped Tenleytown
past and present. He describes basic natural features
of this area, using diagrams of early geologic
structures --- some of which may still be seen – and
their causes.
_________________________________________

Richard R. Randall, PhD is a long-time resident of
Northwest Washington. He attended Tenleytown’s Deal
Junior High School and Wilson High School. He has a
PhD in Geography from Clark University in
Massachusetts, and has traveled widely to many
countries in his work for Federal agencies and private
industry. Dr. Randall is a member of several
professional societies, including the Explorers Club.
Currently, he is directing a program to officially
define and mark the highest point of natural ground in
Washington, which is on the grounds of Fort Reno.
_________________________
Questions? tenleytownhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com






CRIMES IN THE ‘HOOD

**** May 13, about 5 pm a woman was robbed in the Mazza Gallerie parking garage. She was
hit with a brick and an ambulance was called. If I get more on this, I’ll publish it in the next
COMMUNIT-E.

**** RE: STOLEN PURSES
From: tholleman@webtv.net
My wallet was stolen at the exact time Friday night. Same exact story
about the black man that came to my door. My purse was sitting right
out on my kitchen counter and my wallet was stolen from my back door
while putting my kids to bed. I too reported the incident to the
police. Thanks-Tina Holleman





4D COURT REPORT FOR APRIL NOW AVAILABLE
From: Michelle.McIver@usdoj.gov <Michelle.McIver@usdoj.gov>
Please call 202-576-5255 if you have questions regarding this report.







GETTING A CROSSWALK BACK
From: ckurtz@odonoghuelaw.com
There used to be two crosswalks across Wisconsin Avenue at Davenport
Street. When the road construction was completed in the fall, only one
crosswalk was marked. Can we get back the other one on the south side of
Davenport? I'd been using that one for over ten years; especially during
incliment weather. Thanks.






AFTERNOON OF STORYTELLING
From: Kathryn Ray <kcrdlb@verizon.net>

You are invited to spend an entertaining afternoon of storytelling
dramatizing the lives of African-Americans who served in the Union
Army and The all Black cavalry units, (nicknamed "Buffalo Soldiers" by
the Cheyenne and Comanche), who served on the American Frontier.
"HONORING THE BUFFALO SOLDIER"
Storyteller Johnnie Lockett Thomas brings Civil War tales and frontier
experiences to life in her dramatic portrayal of Nineteenth Century
African American soldiers.

Saturday, May 22, 2004
2:30-5:00
People’s Congregational Church
4704 13th Street, Nw

Benefit for the Dc League of Women Voters Education Fund
Tickets $25.00 ($20 Tax Deductible)
For More Information Call 202 347-3020
Or Email Kcrdlb@verizon.net






WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE AT CHEVY CHASE PAVILION?
From: mjsimon524 <msimon@fcc.gov>
Thru: tenleytown@yahoogroups.com

Most of you already know that Chevy Chase Pavilion will not be
leasing its Metro-level space to Total Wine & More, and the
Pavilion's management company, Lowe Enterprises, would be interested
in determining what types of businesses the neighbors would most like
to see at the Pavilion. The Association of Friendship Citizens
is conducting a survey to collect the community's responses. Your
input will help the Pavilion management to contact desirable
potential tenants, and it will help them to convince such tenants
that their business would be supported here. We will provide the
Pavilion management with a complete set of responses by the end of
May.

If you have an opinion about what type of retail would be appropriate
for the vacant space at the Pavilion, please send an e-mail message
to us at opposetotalwine@yahoo.com. The space is approximately
18,000-20,000 square feet on the Metro Level and consists of the
space that had been occupied by B. Dalton Books, Sam Goody Records
and the Footlocker [later, the Jewish Council on the Aging Computer
Learning Center] as well as much of the food court. This area can be
occupied by one or more tenants, and include food court seating. You
might indicate your preference by describing the retail category or
categories that you would like to see, or by listing specific
retailers.
It would be useful if you indicate the importance to you of
maintaining the current size and number of vendors at the food
court. At the end of this message, I have included a list of some
retail categories, but responses should not be limited to categories
on that list and you can describe categories more specifically than
the examples below, or provide specific retailers as examples.
In providing this information to Lowe Enterprises, we will remove all
names and e-mail addresses unless you indicate that you would like it
included. However, you might want to include some information about
your home or work address: a neighborhood, such as Friendship
Heights, Tenleytown, Chevy Chase or AU Park, or an approximate
address, such as the 5200 block of 43rd Street.

Marilyn Simon
43rd Street, NW

Sample Retail Categories: Antiques; Art Dealers; Bakeries; Beauty
Supplies, & Perfume; Books; Camera, Photo Supply; Candy & Nuts;
Collectors' Items & Supplies; Cosmetics; Men's Clothing; Women's
Clothing; Children's Clothing; Clothing Accessories; Computer &
Software; Drug Stores/Pharmacies; Floor Coverings; Florists;
Furniture; Garden Supplies; Gift/Novelty/Souvenir Stores; Grocery
Stores, including those with large Prepared Food sections; Hardware;
Health Food Supplements; Health & Personal Care; Home Furnishings;
Household Appliances; Jewelry; Luggage & Leatherwork; Window
Treatments; Music; Optical Stores; Pet Supplies;
Radio/TV/Electronics; Record/CD/Tapes/Videos; Full-Service
Restaurants; Food Court Restaurants; Office Supply/Stationers; Paint
& Wallpaper; Sewing, Needlework; Shoes; Sporting Goods; Toys &
Hobbies; Hair Salons; and Dry Cleaning
Categories can be more or less detailed. Examples or recommendations
for particular retailers can also be provided.


[From KS – This might be our last chance to get a hardware store in the ‘Hood.]






COUNCILMEMBER KATHY PATTERSON'S E-NEWSLETTER MAY 7, 2004
From: Pagano, Penny (COUNCIL) <ppagano@dccouncil.us>
Website: <http://www.kathypatterson.org/> www.kathypatterson.org
Email: <mailto:kpatterson@dccouncil.us> kpatterson@dccouncil.us
For more information, contact:
Penny Pagano (202) 724-8062
Email: <mailto:ppagano@dccouncil.us> ppagano@dccouncil.us

DIRECTORY OF TOPICS
– Board of Education Schedules Special Public Meeting
– Zinc Orthophosphate Pilot Project in Ward 3 Begins June 1
– Mayor's Proposal to Tax Out-of-State Municipal Bonds Scrapped
– Judiciary Committee Approves FY 2005 Budget; Holds Spending Growth to 3.5%
Increase
– FY 2005 Budget Includes New Projects for Ward 3
– Patterson Introduces Legislation to Curb Excessive MPD Overtime
– Tree Regulations Republished for More Comment
– Additional Playing Fields at Ft. Reno
– Grady Bunch Bone Marrow Drive
– Did You Know?
– MPD Develops Crime Victim's Rights/Referral Card








COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: DrHuzzard@aol.com
Please announce - The Eldbrooke Artists Series presents "Muis Man" on Friday,
May 21 and Saturday, May 22 at Eldbrooke UM Church, 4100 River Road, NW. The
musical is sung and acted by youth in the community. For more information,
tickets, call Sterling Scroggins at (202)996.4975.

**** From: starrkopper <starrkop@starpower.net>
I have a furnished one bedroom apartment to rent starting july 1 until dec.1
in McLean Gardens, all amenities, lovely sunny quiet apartment, good
parking. 202-244-5559 starr kopper

**** From: Sebsow, Helen D <SebsowHD@state.gov>
I have a small front and back garden and am looking for someone who can
plant and cut back pyracantha's and a holly tree. Please send suggestions
to sebsow@hotmail.com. Many thanks.

**** From: Ruttenberg, Charles <Ruttenberg.Charles@ARENTFOX.COM>
I'm trying to find someone to do lawn regrading. Any suggestions? Thanks.

**** From: Leslie Page in AU Park (leslieandben@verizon.net)
Free corner computer desk ("The Cockpit" by O'Sullivan) for anyone who
is willing to haul it away. (We will have to partially disassemble it).
Light colored wood veneer, purchased from Staples about 5 years ago
after I saw it written up in Consumer Reports. Email me and I can
respond back with a photo.

**** From: Bruce Maliken <bmaliken@verizon.net>
UP and RUNNING(tm) Computer Services
“High tech assistance with High touch service”(c)
Personal & Business computer consulting and repair. First-rate service;
Reasonable rates. Work done in your home or business. No job is too
small.
Patient and seasoned computer professional with 20 years “IT”
experience. Allow me to troubleshoot for you. Help is only a phone call
or e-mail away.
Contact: Bruce S. Maliken
Telephone: (240) 475-4193
E-mail: upandrunning@verizon.com

**** From: Melvin Blecher <MBiplaw@comcast.net>
EXPERT TAILOR: Mr Kim of Tenley Men's Wear, on Wisconsin
in the white building next door to Babe's Billiard Café.

**** From: James Greene <jpgreene@erols.com>
PRICE REDUCED to $ 300 or offer. Classic queen size brass bed. Will
deliver. Jim Greene (202) 966-0731 jpgreene@erols.com

**** From: AS <vze2ww92@verizon.net>
Recommendations needed for:
1) Someone to design/install a patio.
2) Someone to grind a very large tree stump.
3) Someone to clean my rain gutters.
4) Someone to paint a porch and finish/seal a deck.
Thanks.


**** From: jenifer bland <jcrabland@hotmail.com>
A friend who lives in Herndon is moving and wants to sell her circa 1940
Chickering upright piano. She says she is not aware of any problems (it does
need tuning) and is attractive in appearance. Price is $350 but negotiable.
Her home number is 703 242 8183.

**** From: Donna Gregory <donnagregory77@hotmail.com>
ST. MICHAELS, Maryland - Lovely rental vacation home. Private sandy beach,
pool, dock, sunsets, 3 acres, hammocks.
4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Sleeps 10. Weekly, monthly. www.stmichaelsrental.com;
email: stmichaelsrental@comcast.net
phone: 703-534-9155.

**** From: LesliRose@aol.com
In response to someone's request for a yoga class in A.U. Park my husband and
I attended a very good yoga class which is held on Wednesday's at 6:30 pm at
a place that faces the 7-11 on Wisconsin Ave. Its $15 for drop-ins. The
windows are large arched in a yellow brick building and its a relatively new
place. Leslie Rose

**** From: Brinda Hollywood <bhollywood@erols.com>
We are MOVING to condo. Must part with fully coordinated living room
furniture:
Three cushion paisley upholstered sofa, matching upholstered chair,
additional coordinating sofa with
pair of solid maple end tables, one pair of cutglass lamps and marble
coffeetable. ALL FOR $650!
Prefer to sell all but will consider reasonable separate offers. All in good
shape. Write or call for an
appointment: bhollywood@erols.com or 202-966-1395. Thanks!

**** From: Carolyn Long <carolynlong@earthlink.net>
I received a free digital camera for signing up with Earthlink as my Internet provider.
It doesn't produce high quality images--you get what you pay for--but it might be fun
for somebody to play around with. I will give it to anybody who wants to come and
get it Send me an e-mail to arrange pick-up.

**** From: Polly King <pking@lldhhome.org>
PLANT SALE - MAY 22
"On Saturday, May 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the
Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home, 5425 Western Avenue NW will host a PLANT
SALE. The proceeds will benefit the residents of the Home. We will be
selling bedding plants, shrubs, potting plants and herbs. Bring your own pot
and we will plant it for you or just come and browse through our selection.
For more information please contact Polly King at pking@lldhhome.org or call
(202) 9766-6667 x 3361. We look forward to seeing you then.

-----------
ZOO DAY
Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home
and Chevy Chase Plaza Children's Center
will be hosting their:
Annual Zoo Day
Saturday, June 5
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pony Rides
Face Painting
Petting Zoo
Music .....and much, much more
5425 Western Avenue NW
Washington DC 20015
For further information call Polly King at (202) 966-6667 x 3361 or e-mail
PKING@LLDHHOME.ORG

**** From: Lisa Carvealle <lcarveal@levineschool.org>
MUSIC RECITAL
Levine School of Music presents a special event for adults on Saturday May 15, 2004
at 7:30 pm. This event will be held at the Jane Lang Recital Hall located at Levine's
NW DC site at 2801 Upton Street. The night will feature a recital by some of the
dult students as well as a cello-piano performance by Levine faculty- artists Ralitza
Patcheva and Vasily Popv. Following this performance there will be a wine and
cheese reception featuring another Levine faculty-artist, jazz pianist Bob Sykes. Free.
Space is limited, so please call (202) 686-8000 ext. 0 by May 14, for reservations.
Please RSVP for acceptances only.







LOCAL YARD SALES

**** From: Virginia Record <virginia.record@verizon.net>
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND ... IT’S THE PARKER HOUSE SPRING YARD SALE!!!
The Parker House Condominium Association will hold its semi-annual
Multi-Family Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Parker House residents will display for sale a wide variety of "gently used"
items in the parking area behind the building – 4700 Connecticut Avenue.
(Street Parking on Cumberland, Chesapeake, Connecticut Avenue, and other
surrounding streets will be available – we hope.)
Our treasures can be yours when you visit us for the sale. From books,
videos and compact discs, to clothing, jewelry, household items, small
appliances, and furniture – it’s all happening at The Parker House.

New this year: Our house staff will be firing up the grill and selling
burgers and hot dogs. Beverages and chips will also be available.
Hope to see you on May 22nd. The earlier you arrive, the better your
chances of taking some of OUR treasures home with you.
Questions? Send an e-mail to: virginia.record@verizon.net.

**** Subject: Garage Sale for Cuba at St. Luke's: Donate, Sell, or Shop!
From: anc3b@aol.com
Got any clutter that's too good to trash? On Saturday May 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
St. Luke's church in Glover Park is having a charity garage sale. Lighten your load
(and fatten your wallet) by renting a $15 table and selling your stuff.

Too much trouble? Then how about donating your stuff this
Saturday or next? We'll give you a tax receipt.

WHY: A team of 12 volunteers from St. Luke's is traveling to Matanzas, Cuba this
August to do construction work. Each member will pay his own travel expenses, but the
team is also raising cash to carry there for the poverty relief work of the Methodist Church
in Cuba. 100% of table rental fees and proceeds from the sale of donated goods
will go to that cause.
WHERE: St. Luke United Methodist Church, 3655 Calvert Street NW, Washington DC

WHEN: DONATIONS ACCEPTED: Saturday, May 8, and Saturday, May
15, 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

SALE DAY: Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For more information or to rent a table, call 202-333-4949.





MORE ON POTOMAC WATER QUALITY AND FISH
From: Eddie Becker <eddie_becker@yahoo.com>
From: "Matt Berres" <Berres@potomac.org>
Eddie:

The Potomac Conservancy has been working with the Interstate Commission
on the Potomac River Basin, the various National Park Service
jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia, Maryland DNR, and Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries on issues related to fisheries
on the Potomac in the area of Fletchers Boathouse for 6-8 years.
Likewise we have been coordinating river clean-ups with volunteers and
the staff at Fletcher's boathouse (including Paula) for 5-6 years.

The Conservancy is also working closely with NPS and various
jurisdictions on leading a bi-lingual fishing education campaign
focusing on Spanish speaking river users primarily at Fletcher's
Boathouse.

Your interview is correct in pointing out issues of poor water quality
and impacted fisheries resources. There are consumption advisories on a
number of fish species in this stretch. Primarily on carp, catfish, and
eel, though suggested 1/2 pound to 1 pound limits have also been set by
DC Department of Fisheries for largemouth bass and sunfish. The limits
have been set primarily because of concern of PCBs (which are a
bioaccumlative toxin that bottom feeding fish pick up from sediments on
the floor of the river in the DC area) These PCBs are the legacy of
industrial pollution in the Anacostia primarily, however their
distribution is found throughout the Potomac and Anacostia rivers near
DC. (See
http://www.mde.state.md.us/CitizensInfoCenter/FishandShellfish/home/inde
x.asp for more details on restrictions as called for in Maryland and
other Potomac watershed states.)

While I highly respect Paula's history and local knowledge of Fletcher's
Boathouse area, she is not necessarily an imminently reliable source of
information and has been prone to "fish tails" herself. She is correct
in many of her points (the outfall of "sludge" from delcarlia - which is
actually river silt back flushed from the treatment plant and poses no
fish health issues itself, the general decline of floating trash, and
the general improvement of river health since the 1960s.) However, I
believe her assertion about pollution from Carderock and other sources
is unsubstantiated. Also there is a very positive story about the
dramatic improvement in fish stocks for American Shad, hickory shad, and
a number of other fishes on the Potomac in recent years.

I would highly suggest you speak with my colleague Jim Cummins at the
Interstate Commission on the Potomac (jcummins@icprb.org or 301-984-1908
ext.106) for more information about the health of the fisheries on the
Potomac and the rebirth of the shad populations. Jim has been very
active in restocking efforts that have been quite effective. You should
also speak with Marty Gary, Fisheries Ecologist at DNR (410-260-8289)
and Joe Beaman, Aquatic Toxicologist at Maryland Department of
Environment. These guys are real experts on fish and water issues and
can give you the straight talk on what is going on with water quality
and fish health on the Potomac.

Matt Berres
Director of Community Action
Potomac Conservancy
8601 Georgia Ave
Suite 612
Silver Spring, MD 20910
P: 301-608-1188 ext 203
berres@potomac.org



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