COMMUNIT-E
February 6, 2006

SOME CRIMES IN THE ‘HOOD

**** From: Tom Bartman <tombartman@att.net>
On January 23, a tire of a friend's SUV was slashed
around 2:00 in the parking lot of the Safeway on
Davenport. (Flattened the tire.) A Safeway customer
saw teens busy near the car; when they saw they were
being observed, they ran away.

**** From: Hdwinell@aol.com
A footnote on the terrible attack on Gramercy : I read that
he victim was wearing a headset. I would never listen to a
headset at night. When vision is limited, one must rely more
on the sense of hearing to warn one of impending danger.
Furthermore, it's easy to become absorbed in whatever one is
listening to. Unfortunately, one needs to be fully alert when
out on the streets. When the sun goes down, my headset
comes off.
Harriet Dwinell

**** Some additional crimes are listed at the end of this newsletter.

LOST DOG
From: Michael & Linda Wiessler-Hughes <michaelinda88@hotmail.com>
A neighbor came to the door this evening (2-5-06) with a little tan
long-haired dog with green bandana that she found while walking her dog.
It was in the 4800 block of the alley between Alton and Albemarle.
She is taking it home for safe keeping. If you have any information,
please contact her at 537-1382 or rappapoj@georgetown.edu.

ANC3E MEETING
From: Polly King Evans <PKINGEVANS@LLDHHOME.ORG>
ANC 3E Agenda
(subject to change)
Thursday, February 9, 7:30 pm
St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church
42nd and Fessenden Streets, NW
www.anc3e.org <http://www.anc3e.org>
7:30 - 7:35 Announcements
7:35 - 7:45 Open Forum
7:45 - 7:55 Presentation by 2nd District Police
7:55 - 8:00 A preliminary discussion with Karen Strimple
of a BZA renewal of the special exemption for the St. Columba's
child care center
8:00 - 8:10 Presentation by CSTO of their vision for the
Upper Wisconsin Corridor
8:10 - 8:30 Application for a special exception to allow
a three story rear addition to an existing single-family detached
dwelling located at 4508 Van Ness Street NW
8:30 - 9:00 Presentation of plans for Friendship Motors
(former Buick lot)
9:00 - 9:10 Update of Fort Reno
For additional information contact Chairperson Amy McVey
t: 202-966-7047 or e-mail: amybmcvey@msn.com
<mailto:amybmcvey@msn.com>. Comments on these
matters may be submitted to ANC-3E by e-mail prior to
the meeting at: pkingevans@lldhhome.org
<mailto:pkingevans@lldhhome.org> with copy to:
amybmcvey@msn.com <mailto:amybmcvey@msn.com>
Polly King Evans
Development Office
Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home
202-966-6667 x 3361

SCHOOL BUDGET HEARING
From: Victor Reinoso <dcpsdistrict2@gmail.com>
D.C. Board of Education Announces a Public Hearing
On the FY 2007 Budget for
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 , 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at 825 North Capitol
Street, NE, 5th Floor Board Room.
The District of Columbia Board of Education extends an invitation to
the public to testify at this Public Hearing. Those who wish to
testify should contact Heather Reynolds (202) 442-4289 by the close
of business, February 13, 2006 . Witnesses should bring 10 copies
of their written testimony to the Public Hearing. Public testimony
will be limited to two (2) minutes for oral presentations.
If you are unable to testify at the Public Hearing, written
statements are encouraged and will be part of the official record.
Copies of written statements should be submitted to Russell Smith,
D.C. Board of Education , 825 North Capitol Street, N.E. ,
Washington , DC 20002.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WARD CIRCLE/
AU-GEORGETOWN MEALS ON WHEELS
From: Serena Fossi <rsanse@verizon.net>
There is a need for volunteers for two hours a week for
delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound clients in nearby
NW DC. Hours are weekdays 10 AM -12 Noon. Help is needed
on ANY WEEK DAY morning. Monday and Friday volunteers
are especially urgently needed right now.
The Ward Circle-Georgetown Meals on Wheels is based in a space
donated by the National Presbyterian Church at Van Ness and
Nebraska Avenues. It serves homes in neighborhoods around
Georgetown, Mac Arthur Blvd., upper Wisconsin Ave., AU Park,
Spring Valley and upper Connecticut Ave.(above Calvert St.). A
driver and a visitor is the typical team - delivering meals to a
route of 8-10 homes.
Clients are very appreciative and value this service that helps them
manage to stay in their apartments or houses, despite disabilities.
For information please call me at 301-656-4986 or call the Ward Circle-
Georgetown Meals on Wheels at 202-966-8111.
Many thanks, Patty

FRIENDSHIP TERRACE SENIOR JOB FAIR
From: Ftservicecoor@aol.com
Friendship Terrace's 2006 Senior Job Fair will be on Feb. 14th
from 10am-2pm. Exhibitors are accepting applications from
qualified persons seeking employment in the technical,
administrative, custodial field, retail, fast food industry. Call
202/244-7400 ext.13 for more information.
4201 Butterworth Place NW
Shiree Fenelon
Friendship Terrace Retirement Community
Email:ftservicecoor@aol.com

HELP FROM IONA ON MEDICARE
PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN.
From: iona_senior_services <ctdeyoung@hotmail.com>
IONA Senior Services, a nonprofit community organization, is providing
free one-on-one counseling for older adults (or caregivers) who need
assistance with comparing and/or enrolling in a Medicare Prescription
Drug Plan. Download a copy of IONA's `Medicare Drug Benefit
Toolkit' to prepare the information that you will need- Then call
IONA to arrange a time to meet with a volunteer counselor.
The Drug Benefit Toolkit is linked to IONA's homepage
(www.iona.org<http://www.iona.org/> ) or can be accessed directly at
[http://iona.org/pdfs/Part%20D%20Toolkit.pdf
<http://iona.org/pdfs/Part%20D%20Toolkit.pdf> ].

D.C. DEMOCRATIC MAYORAL DEBATE
From: Kathryn Ray <kcrdlb@gmail.com>
Wednesday, February 8
7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.)
Kay Spiritual Life Center - American University
Come hear candidates: Michael A. Brown , Linda Cropp ,
Adrian Fenty , Marie Johns , and Vincent Orange . Moderated
by: Bruce DePuyt, NewsTalk host, NewsChannel 8. Panelists include:
Vanessa Williams, reporter, The Washington Post; Sam Ford,
reporter, WJLA ABC7; and Lisa Nurnberger, reporter, WAMU 88.5 FM.
Find out what these five District of Columbia democratic mayoral
candidates have to say in this 90-minute debate. This is one of several
debates leading up to the September 2006 D.C. mayoral primary.
After opening remarks from the host committee, DePuyt will
facilitate an open discussion with the candidates. The debate will
close with three-minute statements from each candidate. Students
and audience members will have an opportunity to submit questions
via index card prior to the debate.

This event is free and open to the public . Sponsored by the
National Pan-Hellenic Council of AU as part of their social
action campaign. Parking is available at the Nebraska Avenue
Parking Lot. For maps and directions go to:
http://www.american.edu/maps . For more information, contact
AU Media Relations, 202-885-5950 or aumedia@american.edu.

* * *
THE WEST WING ACTOR BRADLEY WHITFORD
(Josh Lyman) to Speak on "The Role of Fiction in the Search for Truth"
Monday, Feb. 13, 7:30 PM
Bender Arena, AU
Bradley Whitford , is a classically trained stage actor whose
repertoire includes roles in theatre, film, and television. Appearing
on NBC's The West Wing since its inaugural season in 1999, he
quickly gained fame as the sarcastic yet vulnerable Josh Lyman.
Whitford grew up in Madison, Wisc.; graduated from Wesleyan
University; and also attended the Juilliard Theater Center. His
performance as Josh Lyman earned him a 2001 Emmy Award
as well as Golden Globe Award nominations in 2001 and 2002.
He appeared in the title role of Caius Marcius in "Coriolanus" at
D.C.'s own Folger Shakespeare Theatre in 1991.
Sponsored by AU's Kennedy Political Union , Democratic Women
and Friends, College Democrats, and The Graduate Leadership Council.
Admission is free for AU students with an ID; all others are $7.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: CHAK321@aol.com
I have a collection of about 75 records (LPs) dating from
the 1950s which I want to give away. Includes Broadway
musicals, operas, symphonies, folk, calypso, and more.
Prefer to give to someone who will take the whole collection.
Charles Kreidler, chak321@aol.com or 202-244-6589.

**** From: Copingptnr@aol.com
We hired a house cleaner about three months ago, whose work
and personality we like a lot. Today, she told me her daughter
is looking for work. The only thing I know about this daughter
is that her mother is a good house cleaner. The one looking for
work is Claudia, (703) 945-0210.
Susan Beale

**** From: Dave <davidvmartin@hotmail.com>
LOOKING FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL
My In-Laws will be in town for 2-3 weeks starting in mid-February.
Wanted to know if anyone has any ideas where I might be able to
find a short term rental. That way they can cook their own meals, etc.
and not be reliant on a hotel. Any ideas would be great.
E-mail: Katherinehmartin@hotmail.com
Thanks!

**** From: kayoss <kayoss@starpower.net>
I would like to get in touch with a few people who might like to
meet maybe twice a week speak and study French. I am an
intermediate speaker.
Francesca Adams, 202 362 1819.

**** From: Judith Downey <jydowney@hotmail.com>
I am looking for someone in the AU neighborhood who would like
to share excellent cleaning "team" on once every 4 week basis.
With our family for 10 years, impeccable integrity, reliability,
thoroughness. Send email to jydowney@hotmail.com.

**** From: andrea dean <aodean@erols.com>
We are a small group of writers who meet once a month to
compare notes and escape the isolation that comes with
working alone. We lunch together the third Thursday of
each month at Murasaki, a Japanese eatery on upper
Wisconsin Avenue, and we'd welcome new members.
We'd love you to come no matter what your specialty or
level of experience. 12:15 third Thursday at Murasaki.
Hope to see you there.
Andrea O. Dean

**** From: Kimberly Stern <kds012@yahoo.com>
TEMPORARY NANNY
This may be a long shot but it is worth a try. I am
trying to help my cousin find a temporary nanny. She
is due in May but has been put on bed rest until then.
She also has a 19 month old daughter. She would need
someone, M,Tu, and Th. However, she lives in
Clarksburg, MD off of 270. If anyone knows of a nanny
or if there nanny knows of anyone, please email me.
Thank you.
Kim

**** From: Marla Mitnick <marla.mitnick@verizon.net>
I would like to highly recommend Josephina Lorenzo for childcare
or eldercare. She has been a companion and aid to my elderly,
disabled mother for two years and she is wonderfully compassionate,
kind and devoted. She has also worked in a pre-school and has a
certificate in child development. As my mother’s constant companion,
she drove, helped with shopping, ran errands, did the laundry, light
cooking, oversaw medications and did whatever it took to keep my
mother safe and satisfied (and it took a lot). She speaks English well
and is legal. She can be reached at 301-466-4362. I will gladly
provide references if you contact me by email.

**** From: hawkinsrb@comcast.net
We've just finished a renovation that has left our backyard in need
of help. We are looking for a creative and dependable landscape
company that can help us with a flagstone patio & walkway, as well
as help with creating new flower and bush beds. I'm anxious to hear
recommendations from others in the neighborhood who have had
success in this area.
Many thanks, Janette

**** From: Barbara Chowney <chowney@sprynet.com>
I am looking for a reliable company to provide duct cleaning.
Thank you for any suggestions.

**** From: StarAKA4U@aol.com
Krucial Fitness for Women Classes are being held Monday thru
Thursday at 6am - 6:50am. Our program is designed to increase
your cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, balance, core and
muscular strength, and endurance. All fitness levels welcomed.
The cost for the 4 week session is $200 for 4 days a week or $100
for 2 days a week. For more information and to register, contact
Tonya at 240-403-4084 or email twalton@upisa.com.

**** From: SusanDrobis@aol.com
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
An 8 week class to learn and practice some basic meditation
techniques.The focus of this course will primarily be on
mindfulness and vipassana meditation techniques. Each class
will be experiential with a chance to practice new skills each
week.
Time: Thursdays 6-7:15 PM . Begins March 2, 2006.
(No class March 30 or April 13)
Place: Tenleytown, DC. One block from the Metro.
Fee: $195; 8 hours
Optional Equipment: Bring a cushion or pillow for sitting.
Chairs available. For More Information: Call Susan Drobis at
202-686-9005 or SusanDrobis@aol.com
Space is limited
Teacher: Susan Drobis, LICSW is a Diplomate in clinical social
work with over twenty-five years of experience as a psychotherapist.
She teaches courses in imagery and relaxation and has been
practicing meditation for twelve years.


COMBATTING COMPUTER VIRUSES
From: Nelson Jacobsen <nelsonjacobsen@yahoo.com>
As many of us have been reading about the threat of a
virus I wanted to let everyone know about a couple of
free online scanning services that should be used
whenever one feels that their computer may be infected
by a virus.
http://safety.live.com
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com
Both are free and pretty straight forward to use.
Nelson

FREE CHILD SAFETY INSPECTIONS
AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 12-18
From: Rice, Bill (DDOT) <Bill.Rice@dc.gov>
D.C. Government agencies are offering inspections of
child passenger car seats by certified Child Passenger Safety
Technicians. The emphasis will be on training parents and caregivers to
install and adjust their car seats correctly. The locations for the free
inspections are:
Monday, February 13 --Bell Multicultural Senior High School,
3145 Hiatt Pl., NW, 3 pm - 8 pm,
Tuesday, February, 14 --La Petite Day Care Center, 1 Michigan Ave., NW,
3 pm - 9 pm
Friday, February 17, --Nebraska Ave & Chesapeake Sts, NW, 9 am - 1 pm
--Associates for Renewal in Education, 45 P St, NW, 2 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, February 18
--Engine 24, 5101 Georgia Ave., NW, 11 am - 3 pm
--Curtis Chevrolet, 5929 Georgia Ave., NW, 3 pm - 8 pm
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
approximately 73 percent of all child passenger restraints - more than 80
percent of car seats and about 40 percent of booster seats - are used
incorrectly. In a crash, a child restrained incorrectly is 3.5 times more
likely to be seriously injured than a child who is properly restrained.
Bill Rice
Spokesperson, Dist. Department of Transportation
202/671-2004
202/437-7787/cell
202/671-0127/f

SOME ADDITIONAL CRIMES IN THE ‘HOOD
From: kaylin.junge@dc.gov
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PSA 201
1/19/2006
7:00:00 PM
5000 B/O NEBRASKA AVE NW
Burglary
"C1 REPORTS THAT S1 BROKE THE FRONT DOOR
PANEL WINDOW TO HIS HOME, ENTERED THE
PREMISES AND STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY.
S1 WAS SEEN BY A NEIGHBOR LEAVING THE
HOME WITH TWO LARGE SHOPPING BAGS.”
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PSA 202
1/22/2006
12:01:00 AM
4700 B/O ASBURY PL NW
"C1 REPORTS WHILE ASLEEP UPSTAIRS, UNKNOWN
PERSON(S) GAINED ENTRY THRU AN UNLOCKED
BASEMENT WINDOW, RANSACKED THE INTERIOR AND
STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY."
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PSA 2011/23/2006
12:00:00 PM
"C1 REPORTS, THAT THE HOME WAS ENTERED BY UNKNOWN
PERSON(S) FORCING THE REAR BASEMENT DOOR AND THE
LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN."
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PSA 202
1/23/2006
9:20:00 PM
3800 B/O VAN NESS ST NW
"C1 REPORTS WHILE INVESTIGATING A NOISE, SHE RAN INTO
S1 IN HER KITCHEN, WHO HAD APPARENTLY ENTERED SAME
VIA UNLOCKED REAR DOOR. S1 DEMANDED CASH. C1 COMPLIED
& ASKED S1 TO LEAVE. S1 FLED OUT THE REAR DOOR."
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FAMILY WATCHDOG / Sex Offenders
From: David <howcroft@msn.com>
HTTP://WWW.FAMILYWATCHDOG.US/
This isn’t the Virginia State Police Web Site, but rather one that
covers the whole country. John Walsh applauds it… Type in
your home address. The web site will bring up a map of your
neighborhood with small colored boxes on it. The small house
icon represents your address; the colored boxes represent the
location of sex offenders in your area.
Click on the colored boxes and it will bring up the offender's
photograph and the address.

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