COMMUNIT-E
June 24, 2004




NOTE: Get your items to me as early as possible. COMMUNIT-E
will miss some weeks, from time to time, over the rest of the
Summer – KS.





RE: PREVIOUS QUESTION ABOUT KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEMS IN THIS AREA
From: Lawrence M. Miller <lawrence.miller@starpower.net>

Many keyless entry systems do not work well in the Tenleytown area, or
at all within a block or two of the towers. Radio frequency
interference is one of the prices for living here. We had to buy three
kitchen phones before getting one that does not receive WTOP. When our
son was a baby, Fisher-Price had to install a special circuit in our
baby monitor to trap out interference. Weather radios don't work here.
Two-way radios with an advertised two-mile range have a one-block
range. We need special antennas to get decent FM reception on more than
a few stations.

I doubt that your keyless entry system is a lemon. Our Chevy system
barely works here, but works great everywhere else we travel. Our Acura
system works fine in front of our house on Verplanck Place, but not at
Whole Foods. Many neighbors have commented about the problem. Which
systems work around here is likely a function of the frequency they
happen to use; your loaner car was probably on a different frequency
than your own car, not as susceptible to the interfering frequencies.
If your keyless system works well elsewhere and only fails in
Tenleytown/AU Park, welcome to the club.






ANC3E VOTES AT MAY 13 MEETING
From: Polly King <pking@lldhhome.org>
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Commissioners Amy McVey,
Chapman Todd, Lucy Eldridge and Amy Hoang Wrona were present.

ANC Business/Actions:
* The Commission voted unanimously not to oppose the application to
extended hours of operation of Mediterranean Café
* The Commission voted unanimously to pass a resolution opposing the
historic landmark designation of DC Firehouses
* The Commission voted unanimously to authorize payment up to $2500
to hire an architect/consultant to create alternate ideas for Friendship
Heights as it pertains to the Upper Wisconsin Corridor Study






SUMMER EXERCISE CLASS
From Kelly D’Angelo

Do you want to keep fit this summer? We are
starting an exercise class that will meet from
6:30 to 7:30 pm, every Thursday for six more weeks,
ending July 29. Carolyn Gichner will teach the
class at the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist
Church, corner of New Mexico and Nebraska Avenues,
across from A.U. To sign up and get more information:
Kelly D’Angelo, coordinator, at 219-3015, or Carolyn
Gichner at 362-4393. There is a small fee.







TENLEYTOWN BI-MONTHLY OUTDOOR COMMUNITY FLEA
MARKET SAT. JUNE 26
From: ckurtz@odonoghuelaw.com

Bring your yard sale here! The first one was a big success! We now have a
table for donation of unwanted items which will be sold during the flea
market and these proceeds also going to the church. The next Flea Market
will be Saturday June 26th from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Eldebrook Church
Parking Lot located at 4100 River Road (next to Best Buy/Container Store on
River Road near Wisconsin Avenue). Reserved Sellers spaces are $15.00
each (church donation and to cover costs) and are limited in number. You
supply your own table. First come, first served basis. Reserved venders
may begin setting up at 6:30 - 7:30 am. Unreserved spaces given at 7:30.
Call (202) 966-3976 to reserve your spot! If you can't come June 26th,
there will be another one July 10th!!







HEADS UP RE: USING CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING
From: Pagano, Penny (COUNCIL) <ppagano@dccouncil.us>
Councilmember Kathy Patterson would like residents to know that a new cell
phone law will take effect July 1 in the District that will require drivers
to use a hands-free accessory with their cell phones while operating a
moving vehicle. The Council also passed emergency legislation that will
allow the Metropolitan Police Department to issue warnings for one month.
After one month, drivers can be fined $100. Emergency calls, including 911
and 311, are exempt from the law.






CAT IN NEED OF HOME
From: Polly <pdean@highstream.net>

Our beautiful tortoiseshell cat needs a new home. She is very loving with
us, but cannot get along with our original cat, also a female. She is
spayed and has had all her shots including rabies.. 363-9139, or
pdean@highstream.net if you are interested.






SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES PROGRAM
From: Dick Randall <r3randall@starpower.net>

Traveling to Extremes: Adventures of a Lifetime!
Tuesday, July 6 - Aug. 10, 7 p.m.
A Series Presented by The Smithsonian Associates in Collaboration
with The Explorers Club Washington Group, Inc.

Join Robert Hyman (vice chairman of the Glover Park Citizens
Association)and five other explorers of the Washington area for an
in-depth look at the process and adventure of exploration around the
globe. This illustrated 6-week course includes a tour of newly discovered
petroglyphs (Robert Hyman's discovery in Panama), the Titanic wreck site,
the astonishingly deep Marianas Trench and other exotic places.

The series takes place on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. from July 6 through
August 10, at the Smithsonian's S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr.,
S.W. (adjacent to the Smithsonian Castle). Call 202-357-3030 for tickets.







AUTOMATED POSTAL CENTER GOES INTO SERVICE
AT FRIENDSHIP POST OFFICE
From: Richard Abbott <abbott1229@erols.com>

The Friendship Post Office has gone hi-tech! An Automated Postal Center
(APC) was recently installed in the lobby. One of the first such
installations in D.C., the self-service kiosk provides easy access to
postal products in the same way that Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
operate at banks, but charges no fee. The APC lets customers weigh and
mail letters and parcels and purchase stamps using credit or debit
cards. During busy periods at the Post Office counters, it should be a
real time-saver. Following a 30-day test at Friendship and other post
offices in major metropolitan areas, the Postal Service expects to
deploy 2500 of these machines across the country. The APC is accessible
at all times when the lobby is open: 6 AM to 7 PM Monday through
Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays, and 9 AM to 4 PM on Sundays. The
Customer Advisory Council for the Friendship Station invites comments on
this new service from postal customers. The Council can be reached by
e-mail at friendshippcac@aol.com or by fax at 202-523-2016.





NEWS FROM FRIENDSHIP TERRCE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
OUR STUDIO APARTMENTS JUST GOT EVEN MORE AFFORDABLE
From: Ftadmissions@aol.com

During July and August, 2004 we have a special offer on studio apartments for
active seniors. Move-in during July and August and get one month free of
rent. New residents pay $245 for dinner and $546 security deposit. In
September, it's back to the regular fee of $791 which includes dinner, utilities,
shuttle bus and most activities. We hope this special offer makes it easier for
out-of-town relatives and family friends to move to Washington.
For more information and the complete schedule, phone Elizabeth Eby,
202/ 244-7400, Ext. 18.




SOME CRIMES IN THE ‘HOOD
From: Crimereports.com <reports@crimereports.com>

** 5/20/2004
800 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
4600 Block 44TH ST NW
C1 reports the home was entered by unknown person(s) forcing the side
window and various property was stolen.

** 6/16/2004
900 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
3700 Block CUMBERLAND ST NW
C1 reports unknown person(s) entered his home by pushing the unlocked
rear door Opened. The interior was ransacked and several items were
disturbed, but nothing appeared to be stolen.

** 6/18/2004
2200 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
4300 Block VAN NESS ST NW
Reports for c1 that, while the auto was parked in c1's driveway,
Both tags were stolen off the auto by unknown person(s).

** 6/20/2004
2100 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
5300 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 reports the tag was stolen off the auto by unknown person(s).





WHAT HAPPENED TO HOMELESS MAN?
From: Philip Bogdonoff <pbogdonoff@igc.org>
Does anyone know what may have happened to the
homeless man named "Bill" who used to be seen in the
neighborhoods near Rodman's / Fox TV? He slept on a cot near
the top of the hill on 41st (near Ingomar, I think). We haven't seen
him in a few weeks and my wife reports that she hasn't seen his
cot and SuperCan at their usual location?





JAZZ IN THE GARDEN
From: anc3b@aol.com
3rd Annual Jazz in the Garden Concert Series at St. Luke's continues
Friday, July 9. Hear Kyan Johnson and “Pie” from 6:30 to 8:30 in the
garden. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket to sit on (no alcohol, please;
children and dogs welcome ). Free and open to all. Cancelled in the event
of rain. St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3655 Calvert Street, NW,
Washington DC 20007, 202-333-4949, www.saintlukesmethodist.org






COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: Elizabeth Schickedanz <elizabeth_haile@hotmail.com>
Has anyone used Residential Renovators before? We are looking to renovate
our basement and I got a flyer from Bob Nunes at Residential Renovators,
on Irving Street. Has anyone used him before? Any other recommendations?
(I have pulled others from the archives).

**** From: LB1119@aol.com
We are looking for a cleaning person for one day a week for the summer.
We will appreciate any references.
L. Brenneman

**** Highly recommended upholsterer:
Yi's Custom Upholstery in Rockville - (301) 770-3687, 12200 Parklawn Drive
From: Mitchell, Katherine <katherine.mitchell@USPTO.GOV>
Thru: tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
Absolutely recommended - we have used 3 times, referred people - always happy.
Big warehouse with tons of rolls of fabric, in addition to swatch books. Very good
prices. Fast turn around, pickup & Delivery when they say they will.

**** Recommendation for computer help:
From: Aaron Epstein <aajacks@starpower.net>
Bruce S. Maliken is excellent. I had a problem and he charged $85 an hour
and fixed everything within an hour. He's on 240-475-4193, at
upandrunningsvcs@verizon.net.

**** From: cmbrewer@starpower.net
Plasterer needed for ceiling repair in AU Park. Can
anyone suggest someone, or a firm? Thanks. Brick Brewer
202-244-3538, and/or cmbrewer@starpower.net.

**** From: Hillary Legrain <hl7094a@american.edu>
Responsible, graduate student at American University available for
babysitting weeknights and/or weekends. Please contact
hl7094a@american.edu. References available.

**** What to do with large above fireplace mirror?
From: GABDC61@aol.com
We removed the 1940's wall mirror that was above the fireplace in our home in
AU Park. Other than the four small holes used for mounting the mirror, it is
in excellent shape. I am sure others have removed these large mirrors, has
anyone found an organization, business, artist (anyone?) who is interested in a
free mirror?

**** From: Lowell Weiss <lowellw@gatesfoundation.org>
Furnished 3+ BR AU Park Home Available Mid-July to Mid-September
Sunny, air-conditioned, single-family home on quiet street in AU Park
(Asbury Place) available for rent July 15 to September 15. Home has
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, dining room, living room, nicely
finished basement suite (can be used as a fourth bedroom), front porch.
1-minute walk to Metrobus (N3, N4, N6). 15-min walk to Tenley and
Friendship Heights Red Line stations. Washer/dryer. Central A/C.
Hardwood floors. High ceilings on main level. Spacious, shaded backyard.
Great neighbors. $2300/mo. (includes all utilities, lawn service). For
information, please contact Lowell Weiss, at lowellw@gatesfoundation.org.
--------------------
My husband and I will need to be away for 2 months this summer for
work, so our fabulous nanny, Juliet, is available on Tuesdays and
Fridays during our absence (mid-July to mid-September). She works for
another family Mon, Wed, and Thurs. She doesn't drive, but is great with
public transportation, and she prefers to stay in the AU Park/ Chevy Chase
DC areas. She is full of energy, loves kids, is extremely reliable, punctual
to the minute, legal, English-speaking, and very attentive and responsible.
Please call me if you are interested or would like additional information.
Sara Finkelstein
ph: 202-244-4709
email: sara_f@mindspring.com







REPLY TO COMMENTS RE: GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL
IN LAST ISSUE
From: <anavaro@verizon.net>

Ms. Novak - I felt compelled to respond to your Communit-e posting
in which you are seeking to round up opposition to the proposed
Georgetown Day School construction. I simply cannot fathom how
anyone could be opposed to allowing a school to improve its facilities
in order to continue to attract high quality students and to continue the
utility of its urban campus. I cannot imagine a better neighbor than a
well-maintained private preparatory school that likely attracts families
to its immediate neighborhood. Driving that school away, if that were
the end result of misguided opposition like yours, could only be a
detriment to the neighborhood and the city. Furthermore, it's attitudes
like yours that keep the Wisconsin Avenue Tenleytown strip incredibly
unappealing -- with less community opposition perhaps we'd be so lucky
to have a bit of the great retail and restaurant development that has
happened in downtown Bethesda, for example.

One reason that my husband and I chose AU Park for our home is its
proximity to urban services and to a number of great private schools to
which we hope to send our now very young son. Even if you don't have
children that might like to attend a school like GDS without having to
drive for an hour to the suburbs, surely you can appreciate the happy sight
of teenagers learning and playing sports. If it's traffic that you are concerned
about, I respectfully suggest that you must not drive much if you really think
that a few more cars driven to a school will have any significant impact on our
urban environment. Traffic in Washington is horrendous and that's a fact that
you just have to live with if you want to live in the city. I guess that you and
others like you must have lived in AU Park for many many years, but it long
ago became part of a big and complicated urban environment -- folks who don't
like that should probably consider a move out to where you can enjoy your cup
of coffee without being bothered by the sounds of the city.
Ann Navaro.



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