COMMUNIT-E
March 2, 2006

MY RESIGNATION FROM ANC 3E
From: Chapman Todd <chapmantodd@yahoo.com>

It is with great regret that I have decided to resign
my position on ANC 3E. I have determined that a firm
currently associated with my employer, though not with
me directly, is also part of the team working on the
potential development at 5220 Wisconsin Avenue that
was presented at last Thursday night’s ANC 3E
meeting. Given this relationship, I am concerned that
my participation in discussions, deliberations or
possible ANC 3E votes about this development issue may
give the appearance of a conflict of interest. I
considered simply recusing myself from discussions on
this proposed development, but feel that this
particular issue is of such importance that the
residents of my Single Member District deserve to have
a representative who can be fully involved throughout
the process. I am therefore stepping aside
immediately so that the process of determining a
successor for me on ANC 3E can begin as quickly as
possible.

MORE ON SAFETY TIPS
From: Lawrence M. Miller <lawrence.miller@starpower.net>
The safety tips from edw3qc in the February 15th COMMUNIT-E
are a variation on a chain e-mail that has been circulating on the
Internet for five years. There is a very thoughtful analysis of it at
http://www.snopes.com/crime/prevent/ninetips.asp, showing that
it is a mixture of good, bad, and dangerous advice.

PROPERTY TAXES

**** From: julie slattery, bloomberg<jslattery@bloomberg.net>
I am writing in because we received our property tax bill over the
weekend and were shocked to see the proposed value for 2007. Especially
considering the housing market is cooling. Can somebody point me in
the right direction to contest this bill? I seem to remember some traffic not
too long ago about a class action lawsuit.
Thanks.

**** From: Laura Gonzales@tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
The appeal form is available online at www.dc.gov.
Click on Visit Taxpayer Services at the very bottom of the page. It is
in the Real Property Service Center.

ZONING QUESTION
From: FDs3987649@aol.com

Very recently, my neighbors sold their house (which is right
opposite to my house) to two young guys. At that time, everything seemed
to be normal, until a few weeks into their occupancy. They have almost
converted that house of 3 bedrooms and full basement into a sort of
apartment complex. They have rented it out to a quite few of their
friends. It wouldn't matter too much, but from Mon-Friday, in the days,
all of their friends have 7 cars parking on the street with 3 zone stickers
on them. They have converted a residential street into a parking garage.
My question is--can they do that? Is it permissible....because with the
heavy flow of traffic in this area and additional cars, it is a nightmare.
Recently two of my neighbors’ car side mirrors got chopped off without
any notes left behind. Can someone give me any suggestions and answer
my question?.
Thank you.
Francis D'silva.

CONCERTS AND ART IN THE HOOD

**** From Bill Harwood @ tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
THE SHANGHAI STRING QUARTET
Neighbors--This should be an excellent concert. My wife and I
are students at the Conservatory.
The Washington Conservatory of Music cordially invites all
classical music-lovers to a free concert by the Shanghai String Quartet
Saturday, March 4 at 8 PM

"If there is a string quartet currently in circulation that produces
a more beautiful sound than the Shanghai Quartet, the name doesn't
immediately come to mind." -- The New York Times

Westmoreland Congregational UCC Church
One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816
(on Mass. Ave – the boundary of DC and Bethesda.)

Weigang Li, violin - Yi-Wen Jiang, violin
Honggang Li, viola - Nicholas Tzavaras, cello
Haydn Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3 --- Dvorak Quartet in A flat Major,
Op. 105 - Arrangement of Chinese folk songs
FREE – donations gratefully accepted - All are welcome!
For information: 301-320-2770 or www.washingtonconservatory.org

**** From: semoyer@comcast.net
CONCERT AND ART SHOW OPENING
Sunday, March 5 - 4 pm The 24-voice Sidwell Friends
Chamber Choir, under the direction of John Touchton, will
present the program they will perform at the international
Mozart festival in Vienna, Austria, later in March. The
students will sing works by Mozart, along with works by
other composers. A free-will offering will be lifted to help
defray expenses for the trip to Vienna. Metropolitan Memorial
United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Avenue, NW.
Ample parking. 202-363-4900
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5 pm - 6:30 pm An art exhibit opening and reception of
Lenten paintings by Rev. Csaba Osvath, doctoral candidate in
arts and theology at Wesley Theological Seminary. The exhibit is
entitled "We Are Going Up To Jerusalem." Exhibit hours:
M-F 9am-5pm and Sundays 9am - 12:30 pm. Senior groups and
others are welcome during the week by appointment. The exhibit
closes on Sunday, April 16, 2006. 202-363-4900.

**** Community Council for the Homeless
CONCERT – BENEFIT FOR HOMELESS
Sing Out for Shelter
14th Annual S.O.S. Benefit Concert sponsored by
The Augmented 8
Saturday, March 11, 8pm
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church
3401 Nebraska Ave. NW
free parking available
This year’s featured a cappella groups:
The Augmented 8
The Johns Hopkins Sirens
University of Maryland Faux Paz
University of Maryland at Baltimore County Mama’s Boys
All proceeds benefit Community Council for the Homeless at
Friendship Place, Christ House, and Metropolitan House. Tickets at t
he door, or call (202) 364-1419. Basic Donation $25; Patron $50;
Student $10; kids under 12 free. Admission donations are 100% tax deductible.
Support your homeless neighbors and enjoy great music at the same time!


COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: Marla Mitnick <marla.mitnick@verizon.net>
Narti Suwadi, who I consider part of my family, is seeking a
full time job as a nanny. Over the past ten years she has
worked for my family as a nanny, then kidsitter, and then
provided eldercare as our needs changed. She is one of
those elite nannies who has worked for several prominent
Washington families (and for a few of us who are not so
prominent). It’s hard to put into words how good she really
is. She has a gift with children, excellent judgment and is
driven to make her families completely happy. I could go
on and on, and will gladly do so if you would like to contact
me for a reference. I can be reached at
marla.mitnick@verizon.net. Narti can be reached at
301-681-6486 or 301-792-0572. The other thing I should
add is that with Narti you get what you pay for and she
commands a top salary.

**** From: Hahagerty@aol.com
GUTTER CLEANING
We use Winston's; they have both DC and Maryland phone
numbers. Herb Hagerty

**** From: Robert Hyman <roberthyman@erols.com>
Original 1920’s era furniture for sale from Glover Park row house!
Made in Pennsylvania and retailed here in DC. Complete dining
room set; table, chairs two sideboards and china cabinet. Bedroom
dressers and other small tables. Please call Robert at 202-270-1757
to see.

**** From: erica barnes <elbarnes94@yahoo.com>
Selling 1994 Acura Integra, 3 door, 166k, runs well. Perfect for
high school/college student to get around town. Asking 1,750.00.
Call Erica @ 202-362-0944 or email @ elbarnes94@yahoo.com.

**** From: Carol Barth <carolbarth@starpower.net>
For Sale - Baldwin 5’8” model “R” Grand piano.
Walnut finish, built in 1981. One owner, meticulously maintained.
Bench not included. (202) 244-1615


MIDDLE C GRAND OPENING
From: Ricebill@aol.com
Doubles Space for Sheet Music, Instruments, Teaching, Gifts

Just four years ago, Middle C Music, the District’s only
full-service music store, was minutes away from closing.
On Sunday, March 12th , Middle C will celebrate the doubling
of its floor space with a day of performances, musical
demonstrations, sales, prizes and more.

What: Grand Opening, Middle C Music’s New Space
When: Sunday, March 12th, 12 noon-5 pm
Where: 4530 Wisconsin Ave, NW, (202/244-7326) just north
of Best Buy, Tenleytown Metro Station
The day-long Opening will feature performances by:
–The Fillmore Arts Center Jazz Ensemble,
–Mark Noone, singer and guitarist and triple 2005 Wammie Winner,
–Esther Haynes, vocalist and double 2005 Wammie Winner,
–Middle C students,
–Fred Yonnet, harmonica legend,
–Candidates for Mayor, Council Chairman, Council-at-large (invited)
–and sales, prizes and more.

Middle C’s hours are: Mon-Thur. 10 am - 8 pm, Fri., Sat. 10 am- 6 pm,
Sun. noon-5 pm.
Myrna Sislen 202/244-7326


CALENDAR OF 2D CAC MEETINGS
From: Cromer, Barbara (MPD) <barbara.cromer@dc.gov>
The following is a tentative schedule for the 2D CAC meetings
for 2006. Please note them in your calendar and join us for the
meetings. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 pm in the meeting
room at 2D unless otherwise notified.
Thanks, Samantha Nolan
March 22
March 29 (Special Meeting for Chairs of ANC and CAC
Executive Board only - off site)
April 26
May 24

June 28
July 26
August 23
September 27
October 25
November 16 on Thursday (One week early: Not the fourth
Wednesday due to Thanksgiving) If there is a conflict with
other ANC or Association Meetings on this night, please let
me know. I was told that the third Thursday was clear.
No December Meeting, but a holiday party will be announced.


SMITHSONIAN STORY FOR CHILDREN
National Museum of American History
From: Lotte Lent <lottelent@starpower.net>

HOW DO YOU GET FROM HERE TO THERE?
Our Story: History through Children’s Literature at the
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is
offering a special program for our young friends (2--5 years old)
and their adult companions. Explore transportation themes
while discovering the America on the Move exhibition.
Participants will listen together to Anastasia Suen’s book
Subway, experience what it was like to ride on a Chicago CTA
subway car, and receive a special take-home activity guide.
Participants who complete a brief email survey will receive a free
copy of Subway for their home library.
To register please call (202)633-3707or visit our Web site,
http://americanhistory.si.edu/events/search.cfm?keyword=ourstory
Free Program for Preschoolers
National Museum of American History
March 9, 16, 30 at 10:30 a.m.


PETS IN THE ‘HOOD

**** From: lori rolnick <lrol@aol.com>
Hi, I live here in the neighborhood and last night I took a
foster pup from Homeward Trails. If you are looking for
the sweetest dog to add to your family Indianna (Indie) may
be your guy. He is about 90 pounds of pure love. He has had
all his vet care, and the vet estimates him to be between 1-2 years
old give or take. He is highly intelligent and social. He came into
our multi-animal house and immediately got along with both the
dogs and the cats. He went into his crate like a prince and slept
soundly through the night. Indie does not bark, has no aggression
what-so-ever and is so very handsome. He needs a loving
permanent family so we can move on to help the next one. Indie
would do wonderfully with another dog companion. He is finished
growing..thank god. Give Indie a try. I will gladly take him back
should the match not be the right one.
Lori

**** From: Darnot@aol.com
Owner died; 3 cats need new homes!
Brooke is about 8 years old. She's small and a little shy, but very
sweet once she gets to know you. Grady is a light-colored tabby,
about 5 years old. He's pretty big, and very outgoing. He loves to
be petted and have his belly rubbed. Tigger is also a male tabby, with
more yellowish fur. He's skinny, and has a freakishly long tail. He's
a little more reserved than Grady, but is very friendly once he gets
used to you. Pictures are available.
Thanks,
Timothy Eicher
tke2@law.georgetown.edu
540-270-2527
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BLUE CREAM TORTIES NEED HOME!
Bethany and Sandi are two beautiful blue cream torties who were
rescued from a high kill shelter on the day they were going to be
euthanized. Bethany arrived with a litter of kittens and all but
Sandi were adopted. They are positively adorable--almost bookends.
Both have predominanty blue grey coats with swashes of white and
buff, and emerald green eyes. Bethany, about two years old, is a
gentle and sweet girl. Initially on the shy side, but once she gets to
know you, Bethany will be your faithful friend forever! Sandi is
about a year old and quite petite. She's very outgoing, loves to
play, and like her mom, enjoys talking to the birds from her
window perch. Both girls are spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations,
and tested negative for feline leukemia and feline aids. The
perfect home would be one that would adopt both these beauties
together! These girls have been waiting a very long time for a
home all their own. Could it be yours? Please contact Jill
<grossj@iopener.net> for more info on this lovely pair.
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GSDX PUPPY URGENTLY NEEDS RESCUE
Chip is a GSDx puppy who is a sweet young boy abandoned
on the eastern shore of Maryland. He is about 6 months old and
as sweet as sugar, gets along great with other dogs, not tested
with cats. Vet thinks he may have some chow as he has a blue
tongue and a thick red coat. Chip is UTD on shots, neutered,
heartworm tested (negative). He is living temporarily in an o
utside pen until a rescue can be found. This boy would thrive
in a loving home--especially at this formative time in his young
life. If you can help him find his way, please contact don
<adin113@verizon.net> or denise <darnot@aol.com>. thank you!
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Special kitten needs special home
Jack, a 3 mo old tyke was dumped in someone’s yard along with his
mom, dad and sibling--all have since been placed. Jack is a striking
bullseye tabby coat w/huge eyes that take up most of his face. Sadly,
Jack was born with a congenital heart defect which is inoperable and
will shorten his life. He is currently under the care of a cardiologist
and on daily medication which he takes like a trooper. Jack is an
extraordinary, gentle kitten with a BIG purr. He loves to cuddle and
sit on your lap. You'd never know what lurks inside his little body as
he eats well, plays, enjoys the company of other cats and has perfect
litterbox habits. We are looking for a special someone who will give
him a loving home of his own and the extra care he will need for
however long he has. Can you find it in your heart to help a kitten
with a broken heart? Contact <grossj@iopener.net>.


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