COMMUNIT-E
August 10, 2005
RE: TENLEYTOWN LIBRARY
**** From: Ronald J. Lefrancois
I would like to urge residents to contact Councilwoman Patterson,
Chair of the Education and Libraries Committee, as well as the Mayor
and members of the Library Board of Directors, to urge that the
demolition of the Tenley Library Building proceed without delay. The
building is turning into a magnet for bulk waste, litter, and the
homeless.
There is no good reason to delay the demolition permit and demolition
of
the building, even if a 'new idea' for a replacement building is
chosen.
The existing building comes down in any case. For once, we could be
ahead of the curve. Thanks, Ron
**** From KS
While we’re at it, let’s ask that the whole plan and contract be
reconsidered.
Maybe we’d end up with a better library, paid for by a developer, and
some
additional revenue for the city from better development on top of the
Metro.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
**** From: <j.clear@rcn.com>
LOST AND FOUND:
Found Sunday August 7, 2005 on sidewalk at 46th and Davenport St.
CD carrying case containing many discs.
Call 202 363 3503 to claim
**** From: McNamara, Chris <cmcnamara@WBBINC.COM>
My residence is undergoing major renovation in late Aug and Sep.
So, if anyone needs house-sitting services during that time frame,
I'd be happy to oblige. I own a home in AU Park, know the area,
and how to contact emergency and repair services should the
situation warrant. Plus, I'm able to do minor home maintenance
stuff on my own. Interested parties can contact me at
cmcnamara@wbbinc.com.
Thanks.
Chris
**** From: Alpona Banerji <alpona@gmail.com>
Since we renovated are kitchen has been plagued by small mice. We
have tried everything (that we know off ) to get rid of them, but of
no avail. We would welcome recommendations of vendors who are
specialist of some sort and can help. Thanks for any help in advance.
Alpona Banerji
**** From: KD McLynn <kdmclynn@starpower.net>
Going on vacation? Or does your lawn need mowing? Neighborhood
teen with experience caring for pets, mowing lawns, watering, etc. is
looking for work. Please call Zack Hullinger 202/966-9837 or email
parents kdmclynn@starpower.net.
**** From: ANDREW STRASFOGEL <squasher@starpower.net>
FOR SALE
8 drawer Scan teak valet/dresser in good condition. Has four
small drawers at top (2X2) plus four lfull-width large clothes
drawers. Approximately 40" X 40" X 22". Asking $125.00
Email me for photos. squasher@starpower.net (AU
Park)
**** From: Spilsbury, Gail <G-Spilsbury@NGA.GOV>
Baldwin spinnet piano for sale, $825. Ideal for small space and
up-and-coming piano student or veteran player. Call Gail:
202-686-7708 (evening) or 202-842-6498 (days).
**** From: Wendy Maiorana <wendymaiorana@hotmail.com>
Wendy Maiorana (44th and Fessenden) offers gentle yoga classes
in her home (Thursdays, 7:00am and 9:30am, and Saturday, 10:00am)
and at Iona House on Mondays (2:15pm) and Wednesdays (9:30 am) to
people between the ages of 50 and 80+ years of age. Wendy has studied
yoga for 37 years and has been teaching now for about 13 years. She is
RYT, 500 (Registered Yoga Teacher, 500 hours, with the Yoga Alliance,
an organization dedicated to excellence in the teaching of yoga through
extensive training and continuing education).
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For further information e-mail wendymaiorana@hotmail.com
or call 202
686-5471 after September 6, or call Iona House, 202 966-1055. Spaces
are
limited and will be reserved for first e-mailers or callers. I have had
some interest displayed in an evening class (3 people); if another 5
want
one, I will consider the idea. Namaste (which means "I bow to the
spirit
within you" and is the conclusion of all yoga classes).
Wendy
**** From: Serena Fossi <rsanse@verizon.net>
Local Gardener available for gentle redesign and all types of
aintenance of your garden. Plan now to make improvements
to your yard that will really pay off next spring and summer.
Fall is the right time to add many perennials, shrubs, trees;
create new beds for spring planting of annuals/herbs/vegetables;
some types of pruning; preparing beds for planting of bulbs in
late fall. I would love to help you rethink your outdoor spaces
and make them more useful and pleasing.
I work primarily during the school day and would be happy to
let a friendly pet outside while I work.
$100/session (3-4 hours of work). Insured and pay all taxes.
epending on the size of your yard, one, two or three sessions
plus the cost of materials will make a substantial difference.
Contact Serena: RSANSE@verizon.net or
301-664-6461.
**** From: Kathryn Ray & Dennis Beaufort <kcrdlb@verizon.net>
If you are considering purchasing a Prius, I recommend Mr. Tony Carr
(yes, his real name!) at Darcars Toyota, 12210 Cherry Hill Road in
Silver Spring. Our friends bought 2 Prius from him and we purchased
ours in July. He is a friendly and accommodating and there was no
"additional dealer markup." They had several Prius on the lot (all
with the most expensive features.) He will order the car to your
specifications if you do not want the extra bells & whistles. On
our
first tank of gas, we averaged 45 miles per gallon. That included
driving around town and a trip to Richmond. The car is amazingly roomy
and very easy to drive. If you drive a non-hybrid Toyota, we recommend
having it serviced at Charles Toyota. It's near a metro & we always
received excellent service.
**** From: Spilsbury, Gail <G-Spilsbury@NGA.GOV>
For sale: 3900 Yuma St., NW, a great family home, well-cared for,
corner
lot with Smithsonian landscaping. Quick walk to Whole Foods, Metro,
Politics & Prose, and a simply unmatchable location; your teens
will stay
near home. House will go on the market mid-October. Basement unit
brings
$920/mon. $830,000. Taxes @$3,000. More pre-sale info call:
202-686-7708.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TENLEYTOWN LISTSERVE
tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
**** I wanted to share the name of a really good plumber. He used to be
with a large company and has now started his own. He has solved many
plumbing "issues" for us in the past. His name is Matt Wilson and
the company is Flowright @ 202-543-8232. Very dependable, pleasant,
neat and affordable.
Ann Schweitzer
**** We use a lawn service which is very good. The guy's name is Paul
Stadtler and his prices are very good. He mows for basically everyone
on our block. Phone (301) 460-0719. Real nice guy and dependable.
Ann Schweitzer
**** I highly recommend Ben Hansen as a piano teacher. He comes to
my home to teach my two kids but has several adult students as well. He
plays for a chorale, was classically trained at Yale and is a lovely
guy.
FYI, he will give a trial lesson for free too. He can be reached at
benhansen00@hotmail.com.
Carla Koppell
REGARDING SOME YARD WORK RECOMMENDATIONS
From: Mary P, Haney <mhaney@bigplanet.com>
Just though I should tell you that I tried three of the lawn/yard work
people recommended in the report on handymen and all proved
problematic – Mr. Larry Williams wrote back that he does not do yard
work,
Keven, whom I sort of know from the 'hood, was very hard to pin down
and
then in the end never turned up when we was supposed to and did not and
has
not called, and Hernandez and Daughters' number has been disconnected.
Sorry
to have to report this but thought you might want to know.
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