COMMUNIT-E
February 3, 2005



CRIME IN THE ‘HOOD AND NEAR ‘HOOD

**** From: Mary Jo Shackelford <mjshacks.ex@verizon.net>
I was a little dismayed a few days ago, talking with a resident of Somerset,
MD. She mentioned that there have been several instances of muggings and
attacks on Western Ave, behind Hecht's. When the victim's have called 911,
it seems that there is some confusion between DC and Maryland, so help is
greatly delayed or never arrives. I was surprised that no mention of this
problem has ever been made in the newsletter. Granted, the attacks have
taken place on the Maryland side of the line, but certainly this is a
concern for all of us living in the Friendship Heights area. Do you have
any info on the situation and if it is being solved?

From KS – Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I’ll make sure that
Commander Robert Contee <Robert.Contee@DC.gov> at 2D sees this.


**** From: Robert Hyman <roberthyman@erols.com>
CELL PHONES WHILE DRIVING
DC Law now requires that drivers use a “Hands Free” device while driving
in the District. Failure to do so could result in a $100 fine and 2 points on
your license. Please drive safely and use a hands free device, Metropolitan
Police are actively enforcing this new law.




FROM: REPORTS@CRIMEREPORTS.COM

**** PSA 202 1/21/2005 1600 Hours ROBBERY - PBS
5200 Block Western Ave. R1 reports for c1 that s1 snatched c1's purse
off her shoulder as she approached the rear alley of her house. S1 fled
the scene in a burgundy suv. C1 was not injured.

**** PSA 204 1/24/2005 2200 Hours DISORDER - PEEPING TOM
2700 Block Porter St
c1 and c2 report that s1 was seen looking into the rear bedroom window, as the
complainants approached the window, s1 fled. A short time later s1 returned
and was again looking into the window.

**** PSA 201 1/30/2005 1800 Hours STOLEN AUTO -
3100 Block Patterson St C1 reports unnkown person(s) entered the auto via
unlocked front drivers side door and attempted to steal it. The auto was
recovered three blocks away, because it was equipped with a security
mechanism which cut the gas supply.

**** PSA 201 1/28/2005 1600 Hours THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
6900 Block 32nd St. C1 reports the tag was stolen off the auto by unknown
person(s).

From KS – good reminder to check our tags from time to time to make sure
they are still on the auto. We don’t want to find out when a police officer
pulls us over and gives us a ticket..


UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE ‘HOOD

**** From: patsull <patricia.sullivan@dc.gov>
DON'T MISS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO HELP DESIGN
TENLEY LIBRARY! – TONIGHT, FEBRUARY 3.

Tell us what you think about the new Tenley Library. There have been
some exterior changes and we would love to have your input.
By attending this final design community meeting you will have an
opportunity to weigh in on the architectural elements of your new
library. This is your chance to come hear from and meet with the architect and
give feedback on the new design of your library at 100% completion.

The date is Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will
be held at the Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Avenue, NW.
If you have any question, please call (202)442-6069.
Patricia Sullivan
Branch Manager
Tenley Library


**** From: Esmklewis@aol.com
JOB FAIR AT FRIENDSHIP TERRACE
February 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Senior Job Fair
2nd Annual Job Fair for Senior Citizens Employers including Hecht’s,
Best Buy, The Container Store, Lord & Taylors’, CVS, 40+, and the
Washington DC Office on Aging will be accepting applications at the
event. Job seekers should bring a current resume (if available) and be
ready to be interviewed. The fair will be held at Friendship Terrace
Retirement Community, 4201 Butterworth Place, NW, Washington,
DC 20016. For more information call (202) 244-7400, ext. 13
Director, Community Relations & Services
Episcopal Senior Ministries
(301) 938-5520
(202) 414-6312


**** From: Polly King Evans <pkingevans@lldhhome.org>
ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 3E
www.anc3e.org
Thursday, February 10, 2005 :30 pm
St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church
42nd and Fessenden Streets, NW
7:30 - 7:35 Announcements
7:35 - 7:45 Open Forum
7:45 - 7:55 Presentation by 2nd District Police
7:55 - 8:10 Update on Georgetown Day School with Wes Gibson
8:10 8:15 Introduction: Melissa Bird, Office of Planning
8:15-8:35 Discussion of the opening of a World Market Store at
Chevy Chase Pavillion
8:35-8:50 Discussion of DDOT implementation of reconstruction /
redesign of Tenley Circle with John Bullock
8:50-9:05 Discussion of traffic calming at River Road/ Fessenden St /45th St.
9:05 - 9:15 ANC Business
For additional information contact Commissioner Amy McVey at: 202-966-7074
or e-mail: amybmcvey@msn.com.


**** From: anc3b@yahoo.com
ANC3B MEETING
Thursday, February 10th, 2005, 7 p.m.
Guy Mason Recreation Center
3600 Calvert Street, N.W.
– 2nd DISTRICT POLICE REPORT
– NATIONAL PARK POLICE REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
+ Enforcement of Vacant Property Law: 2028 37th Street
+ Proposed Tree Removal on Fulton Street, NW
+ Update on UWACS Transportation Study
NEW BUSINESS
+ Saveur Restaurant Plans
+ Melissa Bird, Ward 3 Planner, D.C. Office of Planning
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, March 10th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
To place items on the agenda contact the ANC-3B Commission at
anc3b@aol.com


**** From: MMoverman@aol.com
"PAGLIACCI" will be performed at the Eldbrooke Church on Friday, Feb 11
at 7:30 and Sunday, Feb 13 at 2 pm. Sterling is directing and singing in
this one. There are at least a few other neighborhood residents in it as well,
including me.
Thanks, Mark Moverman


OTHER EVENTS AT FRIENDSHIP TERRACE
From: Ftadmissions@aol.com
Call Elizabeth Eby at 202/ 244-7400, X 18 for more information.

**** WINTER SPECIAL, Now through April 1, 2005
Residents who move into studio apartments before April 1, 2005
get one month of free rent. Move in costs are $834 covering dinner
and security deposit. Cost of dinner will be prorated for
mid-month move-ins. Studio apartments have floor to ceiling windows,
walk-in closet, full bath and new kitchens. Open house dates are
Thursday, February 7, from 130-3:30 and Sunday, February 27 from 1-3.

**** DOWNSIZING THE FAMILY HOME, March 5 from 9AM-noon
This seminar is designed to guide anyone contemplating a move to a
smaller home or homeowners preparing to clean out the garage or
the cellar. Janet Hulstrand, co-author of Moving On: A Practical
Guide to Downsizing the Family Home will talk about her own
experience. Mary Ann Buckley, geriatric care manager at ESM
Cares will talk about her work with seniors and their families
as they manage this process. Register for this free seminar by
March 1, contact sfarrar@esm.org or phone (202) 414-6315.

**** WINE TASTING AND SILENT AUCTION , Saturday,
April 16 from 5-7:30 Taste some wonderful wines, delicious foods.
Relax and enjoy, you can walk home.
Elizabeth Salzman Eby
Admissions Coordinator


CAR KEY FOUND
From: Mandrake <pezdrake@yahoo.com>
I found a car key on January 27 near the intersection of Fessenden and
Connecticut Ave. If you think it may be yours please email me to identify.
Mandrake Sumners

DC GOVERNMENT SERVICE REQUEST CENTER
From: Strigel, David (OCTO) <David.Strigel@dc.gov>
Washington DC city residents can access city services more quickly and
easily than ever before. The Service Request Center, a service built by the
District of Columbia Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), is
now available at dc.gov. The center is designed to make it easy to submit
requests online (i.e., pot-hole repairs, trash pick-up, report a broken traffic
signal...). Residents receive a tracking number for every completed request
and then can check back at any time to see when a DC government agency
expects to investigate or take care of the problem. The Service Request Center
(SRC) was launched in October 2004. Residents can still call the cities call
center at 202-727-1000 to request services.
Go to http://www.src.dc.gov
David Strigel
Project Manager - Service Request Center
District of Columbia Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO)
441 4th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-727-5267
Cell: 202-375-1719
Email: David.Strigel@dc.gov


SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE IN BILL IN DC COUNCIL
From: Peter Shields <pgs2@georgetown.edu>
A bill is in the city council to make DC a smoke-free workplace, like
Montgomery County. This would ban smoking from day care centers,
offices, bars and restaurants. Eric Marshall of the American Cancer
Society can provide you with a brief summary, and periodic updates.
Signs are starting to appear in the hood about the issue.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: Schwartz and Stonner <alschwartz@verizon.net>
Does anyone know of a good piano tuner?

From KS – I strongly recommend Rick Von Behren, who has tuned
pianos for several decades and also fixes and refurbishes them. He can
be reached on 301-262-7092.

**** From: ANDERSENAN@aol.com
Give-away: Big green trash Can from City. Great condition.
We have two and only need one.

**** From Michael Hodgson <michaelhodgson@starpower.net>
Last string quartet fell prey to the usual Washington diseases (politics/moves,
pregnancy/babies...). Cellist seeking two violins and a viola for informal
playing. Please contact me at michaelhodgson@starpower.net or
(202)966-6624.

**** From: Lee Coykendall <lee.coyk@verizon.net>
We are creating stained glass mosaic windows in 3rd Grace at Janney and I am
in need of old windows with panes. Do you have a pair in your basement and
wish to donate them? The children have been studying biographies and have
seen the windows at the Cathedral. They are going to create their own
reflections with stained glass mosaics for the upcoming auction. If you
have a pair or know of a renovation in progress with windows coming out,
please contact me. Many thanks. Lee 966-0119 lee.coyk@verizon.net

**** From: Rpalacios@worldbank.org
I am looking for a good furniture repair person to rehabilitate several
mission style dining room chairs that have become creaky.
Robert

**** From: Mmalhotra1@worldbank.org
Hello, our wonderful trust-worthy nanny of 7 years and cleaning-lady of 8
years is available for cleaning a home in the friendship heights/AU park
neighbourhood either on friday afternoons or saturdays. Please call me on
202-686-7374 and leave your name and number and I’d be glad to provide
a reference. She has many other satisfied customers as references in the
AU park neighborhood.

**** From: Monettedds@aol.com
White Bellini Crib for sale. Also non-allergenic mattress. Crib has two
storage drawers beneath. Excellent condition. pls. call Monette
202-364-9873 if interested.

**** From: andrea dean <aodean@erols.com>
I'm looking for someone to remove the rotting linoleum and underfloor
in our basement, paint the underlying concrete, diagnose and eliminate
water infiltration. Maybe to tall and order for one human, but I'd be
grateful for recommendations.
Andrea Dean

**** From: ANDERSENAN@aol.com
For sale:
Ultronic TS-320
32K Memory Touch Screen Databank
$ 5,--, never used
Angela Andersen

**** From: Deborah Dougherty <deborahd@cpcug.org>
YOGA FOR YOUR BONES CLASS at St. Columbas Episcopal Church
(we meet in the Great Hall)
Tuesday February 15th - March 22nd 9:15 – 10:45AM Series Fee $75
Single class fee $17
This program is designed for those diagnosed with or at risk for osteoporosis.
Participants will work with resistance bands, free weights, pilates-style
core-building, yoga body balls as well as the more traditional yoga weight
bearing, balance and joint flexibility poses. Suitable for new and experienced
yoga students interested in building stronger bones / muscles. Class handouts
provided. Please bring a yoga mat and hand weights to class.
For further information on this bone building class contact deborahd@cpcug.org

**** From: StarAKA4U@aol.com
OUTDOOR FITNESS TRAINING CAMP
Give yourself the gift of FITNESS! Krucial Fitness Outdoor Fitness
Training program will give you a jump start on the summer. The program
begins in April and continues thru October at LaFayette Park (Broad Branch
Rd) , and Palisades Recreation Center(5200 Sherier Pl, NW). Sessions are
4 weeks, Monday-Thursday, 50 minute classes which focuses on strength t
raining, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and agility.
PRE-REGISTRATION SPECIAL: SIGN-UP BY FEBRUARY 18TH, and
your name will be entered into a drawing at a chance to win ONE MONTH
FREE. To register: contact Tonya at 240-403-4084 or email
twalton@UPISA.com


NEW RECYCLING BINS
From: amybnhoang@aol.com
I just got this on my ANC email. Any questions,
please direct to 727-1000.
Amy Hoang Wrona
ANC3E

IT'S NEW, IT'S BLUE
Your New Recycling Cart Is Coming!
Dear Residents:
If you receive city trash and recyclables collection, you will
soon see something new and blue on your doorstep! The
Department of Public Works (DPW) has begun delivering new
blue recycling carts to District households. Working from east
to west, approximately 3,500 carts will be delivered every week.

Full distribution citywide should be completed by late May.
These new carts will make it easier and more convenient for you
to recycle. You will be able to put all your recyclables in your blue
cart. No more separating. Plus, since it has wheels, there will be no
more lifting and lugging bins.

You have told us that you want better recycling service. That is what
we intend to deliver! After you receive your blue recycling cart, just
fill it with clean recyclables and roll it out to the same place you put
your supercans on collection day. We'll do the rest!

If you have not been recycling, then we urge you to give it a try. If you
have been recycling, we encourage you to recycle more. The more we
recycle, the less trash we have to throw away. Less trash means the District
spends less on disposal fees. It all adds up to a cleaner city and a greener
environment. So, think recycling...think blue.
Your Public Works Department Employees


RIVER ROAD BARRIERS – MORE COMMENTS

Since this will be a topic of discussion at next week’s ANC3E
meeting, this is the last time I’ll be printing comments here.
All who are interested in this should go to the meeting and
express your concerns and ideas – KS.

**** From: Judith Morrill <Judith.Morrill@verizon.net>
I've lived at the corner of Fessenden Street for seven years and have
watched and heard (seemingly weekly) accidents at the River Road
intersection. I believe the barriers are a great improvement and would
be even more effective if police would ticket the motorists who refuse
to obey the new traffic patterns. Although the barriers are
unattractive, we have been informed that they are temporary and will be
replaced with more attractive permanent barriers. I believe the
barriers are working and are necessary.

**** From: Flaggs <flagg@erols.com>
Here's a possible compromise to consider: Remove barriers and allow
traffic already on River Rd. to turn left onto side streets. However,
through the use of signs, prohibit traffic on 45th and on Fessenden to
cross River Rd. or to do anything other than make a right turn onto
River (what the barriers currently force one to do). That way, while
some traffic will continue to be diverted onto Ellicott, some of the
traffic, i.e., those cars already on River Rd., can go back to using
Fessenden. I realize some people will inevitably violate signs, but
hopefully most will follow the stated prohibitions.
Patti Flagg

**** From: Rubacats@aol.com
Count in another 44th St. resident echoing the concerns about the changes
at River Road and Fessenden. I'm all in favor of making the Fessenden
intersection safer, but improvements do seem to be coming at the expense
of other streets' safety. The increase in traffic on both 44th and Ellicott
streets is disturbing. Many of the cars racing through have MD plates - I
suspect this has become a popular way to avoid the traffic holdups at
Garrison or 43rd, depending on your direction. (Eliminating the parking
on River Road west of Garrison would help some - the collective costs do
seem to outweigh the benefits of one or two cars having parking there.)
More importantly, from both directions, people turn off of River Road
(where the traffic is too fast to begin with) and can go on to Ellicott or 44th
without stopping. At the very least, a 4-way stop at Ellicott and 44th is
needed desperately. There are lots of small children in this area who need
safer streets near which they can play. As it is, it is daunting enough as an
adult to get out of your car during commuting hours.
Thanks, Kelly Rubenstein


SNOW AND SIDEWALKS
From: hbogorad <hbogorad@comcast.net>
I have just sent a message to Kathy Patterson to ask what can be done
about enforcing the law requiring home owners to clean their sidewalks
after a snowfall. We octogenarians who keep our own sidewalk free of s
now are darn annoyed at our much younger neighbors who do not do the
same. Please remind your readers that it's the law (even though it's not
enforced).
Thanks, H.C.Bogorad


WINTER WEATHER, CHEMICAL DEICERS AND THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY

The following is excerpted from a document by the Maryland
Depart of the Environment that was sent to me by Robert Hyman
<roberthyman@erols.com>:

As snow piles up, the first line of defense should simply be to shovel
sidewalks and plow streets to keep them clear and prevent ice from
forming. When ice does form, salt (sodium chloride) is the most
commonly used deicer. However, because of the adverse effects that
salt can have on the environment, numerous other deicing products
have been tested and used in recent years.

EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES TO SALT
There are many alternatives to salt including potassium chloride,
calcium chloride and magnesium chloride, corn processing byproducts,
and calcium magnesium acetate (CMA). Most can be found in your local
hardware store under various trade names – check labels for chemical
content. When over-applied, all chloride compounds can be harmful to
the environment, similar to salt. Non-chloride corn byproducts recycled
from mills and breweries have been shown to be effective deicers as well.
While they are often advertised as organic or natural, they can have
extremely high phosphorus content, a major Chesapeake Bay pollutant.
Numerous studies have shown calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) to be
the most environmentally benign deicer. Many northern states use CMA
on roads in sensitive areas (wetlands, endangered species’ habitat, drinking
water supply, etc.). A couple of disadvantages with CMA however, is that it
does not work well below 23o Fahrenheit and it is the most expensive deicer.
Because all deicers can be harmful to the environment when applied in excess,
the best strategy is to reduce the use of these chemicals as much as possible.

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR ICE CONTROL
Outlined below are some sensible management strategies that can provide
effective ice control and prevent excess runoff of chemicals to Maryland’s
streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.
----- Avoid use of salt by clearing walkways of snow before it turns to ice
and consider that salt and deicers are not effective when more than 3 inches
have accumulated.
----- Consider the temperature. Salt and CMA have a much slower effect
on melting snow and ice at temperatures below 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
----- Sweep-up any unused material, store, and recycle for the next big storm.
----- Apply deicing products discriminately, focusing on high-use and graded
areas where traction is critical and apply the least amount ecessary to get the
job done. This will save money in product costs and will also help
minimize property damage to paved surfaces, vehicles, and vegetation due to
excessive salt use.

SALT AND THE ENVIRONMENT
---- Soil: Excess salt can saturate and destroy a soil’s natural structure and
result in more erosion and sediment transport to the Chesapeake Bay.
---- Vegetation: High concentrations of salt can damage and kill vegetation.
Healthy vegetation is a vital buffer between land and water, reducing nutrient
exports to the Bay.
---- Wildlife: Salt poses the greatest danger to fresh water ecosystems and
fish. Studies in New York have shown that as salt concentrations increase
in a stream, bio-diversity decreases.
---- Humans: Excess salt can seep into groundwater and runoff into reservoirs
affecting the taste of drinking water. Additionally, sodium chloride can
exacerbate hypertension.
---- Corrosion: Salt is corrosive and can damage exposed rebar, bridges,
and automobiles. Additionally, by increasing the freeze/thaw cycle, salt
can prematurely age cement and asphalt.

For more information on winter weather maintenance and stormwater
management, please call the Maryland Department of the Environment Water
Management Administration at (410) 537-3543.


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