COMMUNIT-E
September 13, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO
ALL THE WINNERS OF TUESDAY’S PRIMARY.
MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO RAN BUT DIDN’T
WIN. YOU GAVE US CHOICES – ESSENTIAL FOR
TRUE DEMOCRACY.
YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED THAT THE TOWER
IS FINALLY COMING DOWN!
OTHER LIST SERVES IN THE ‘HOOD
I urge everyone to subscribe to the other list serves
that pertain to our neighborhood as well as to
COMMUNIT-E. There may be some duplication
but you’ll get a good picture of the events and
issues of interest to this ‘Hood. Also, some of the
information will get to you long before the next
COMMUNIT-E comes out. Some of them are
the following. If you know of others that may be
relevant, please let me know. – Kathy Smith
**** MPD-2d@yahoogroups.com. This one
relates to 2nd District Police information and
local crime.
**** americanuniversitypark@yahoogroups.com
**** tenleytown@yahoogroups.com This
group is posting crime maps for Commander Andy
Solberg. The maps are at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tenleytown/files/PSA_Crime_Maps/2006-08/
but to view them you have to sign up at
tenleytown-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
The maps show the PSA, and where each type of crime
has occurred. This mapping of crime in a new program from
Commander Solberg and the location for map-viewing
is being fine-tuned as I write this. Other list serves might also
be carrying them. I believe that remains to be determined.
**** Cleveland-Park@yahoogroups.com
I urge you to subscribe to at least the first three list serves as well
as COMMUNIT-E if you live in PSA 202.
IN ADDITION TO THE MAPS:
From: Solberg, Andrew (MPD) <Andrew.Solberg@dc.gov>
Beginning Monday we will also send out weekly reports, in narrative
format, of the crimes that occurred the previous week, as some of you
have asked for. These will be rather generic, and will not include
specific addresses, victim or known suspect information, and any other
information that may compromise our investigations.
Thanks,
Andy Solberg
Second District
FULL CIRCLE
From : Kathy Smith
STREET SMART, the paper newsletter that preceded
COMMUNIT-E, was founded to give the community
information about crimes throughout what is now PSA 202.
Thanks to Commander Solberg and Chief Ramsey, crime information
will now be readily available from 2D. I may mention an occasional
incident but, from now on, crime data will be available from the list
serves carrying Andy’s maps and lists. There’s no longer a need for me
to publish that information in COMMUNIT-E.
ART EVENT IN THE ‘HOOD
From: semoyer@comcast.net
Art exhibit entitled "Every Green Herb" featuring drawings
and paintings by students from Art Enables, a DC-based arts
and enterprise program for adults with developmental and/or
mental disabilities. The exhibit will close on Sunday,
October 8, 2006. Hours: M-F 9am - 5 pm;
Sunday 9am - 12:30 pm. Senior groups, school groups, and
others are welcome during the week by appointment.
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church,
3401 Nebraska Avenue, DC 20016. 202-363-4900.
Shirley E. Moyer
1-410-721-8523
QUESTION ABOUT AU PROPERTY
From: MGBPA@aol.com
I was surprised to learn that the parking lot at Balduccis on
New Mexico Avenue is owned by American University.
Does anyone know how much property AU own in our
neighborhood? Can we expect to have the same problems
that Foggy Bottom residents have continually with GW ?
It has been my impression that AU to date has not been the
most cooperative of neighbors.
Margaret Beveridge
MOMS CLUB
From: Jennifer Fischer <jennifer_a_fischer@yahoo.com>
Moms Club 'Kick-off' Meeting to be held Sunday, September 17th
from 4-5:30pm at 4815 41st Street, NW. All moms are invited to
attend a casual social gathering to meet other moms in the
neighborhood. Please bring a friend and RSVP to Jen at
jennifer_a_fischer@yahoo.com or (202) 465-4826.
ART PHOTOGRAPHY
From: Joanne Levine <joannelevine@earthlink.net>
I am selling fine-art photographs though my web site, www.gillcreek.com.
Photos include beautiful landscapes, exotic scenes from foreign
countries,
and interesting designs. My pictures have been shown at the Middle
Street
Gallery in Washington, Virginia -- where one work was awarded third
prize
in a recent competition -- and at the annual Labor Day art show at Glen
Echo Park. Photo prices range from $125 for an unmatted, unframed 8 x 11
photo to $325 for a photo that has been professionally matted and
framed to
an overall size of 17 x 20. COMMUNIT-E readers will receive a 15%
discount
off these prices. Custom sizes are also available.
Jo Levine
MEETINGS IN THE ‘HOOD
**** ANC 3B MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 7 PM
Guy Mason Recreation Center
From: anc3b@yahoo.com
+ Presentation by 2nd District Police
+ Update from DPR on Stoddert Recreation Center
+ Update on Pedestrian Safety Issue at Wisconsin Avenue
and Fulton Street
**** ANC 3E MEETING NOTICE,
Thursday, September 14
7:30 pm, St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church
From: Polly King Evans <PKINGEVANS@LLDHHOME.ORG>
www.anc3e.org
+ Presentation by 2nd District Police
+ Discussion with Julia Berry, director of St. Columbia’s Nursery
School, and possible vote on an application for a special exception
to continue the operation of the school ay 4201 Albemarle Street, NW
+ Discussion of and possible vote on an application for a special
exception to allow additions to an existing single family dwelling
at 3930 Huntington Street, NW
+ Discussion of corrections to the Future Land Use Map to be
included in the Mayor's Draft of the revised Comprehensive Plan
+ Discussion of and possible vote on an application by Chase Point
to install a driveway
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
**** From: sedarmail@aol.com
BICYCLE FOUND
FOUND: A child's bicycle, in alley behind 4300 block
of Ellicott St. If yours is missing please send email with
description to bsedar@aol.com.
Thanks so much!
**** From Kathy Smith
FREE SMALL BOTTLES
I have several dozen small plastic (a few glass) bottles
of various sizes. They are free to anyone who wants them.
They were medicine, vitamin, spice bottles – containers of
that sort. If no one wants them, they will go into the recycle
bin.
**** From: Sarah Horsey <shorsey@erols.com>
Do you have art items, books, CD's, DVD's, videos you no
longer want? The Department of State's "Associates of the
American Foreign Service Worldwide" would love such items
for their annual October sale. Donating is easy (they will pick
up from your front door) and is tax deductible.
Call 202-223-5796 for donation information and pickup scheduling.
**** From: Burchard.Beth@epamail.epa.gov
LOOKING TO BUY BIKE
I'm looking to buy a used hybrid bike (18"-19"), and a used kids
"tag-a-along" bike. If anyone is interested in selling these items,
please call me at 202-549-4496, or email at burchard.beth@epa.gov.
Thanks!
**** From: Steve Kopperud <skopperud@poldir.com>
Does anyone know a really good, reliable cement guy?
**** From: mmoverman@aol.com
Tutor available for Math (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry,
Calculus) and Science (Chemistry, Physics)at the high school
and introductory college levels . I am a highly practiced and
successful certified teacher and tutor with experience teaching
students with learning disabilities. References available.
Contact me at MMoverman@aol.com.
Thanks,
Mark Moverman
**** From: LRol@aol.com
Can anyone recommend someone they have used to put down
new walkways and grade the dirt away from the house. This
would include rebuild a retainer wall and other stone/cement
work. I am also looking for recommendations for architects
and contractors to add an addition and possible bump up the roof.
**** From: Jennifer Ward <mali2name@yahoo.com>
MOVING COMPANY
I have just completed a local move with Mullens
Transfer and Storage Co (202-829-6676 or
202-667-5360), a DC firm that has been around for many
years,) and would like to recommend the company to
others. I did my homework first in the Washington
Checkbook where they were highly rated. The movers
were courteous, competent, well-supervised, and the
price was reasonable. The estimate was accurate and a
representative of the firm came to my home first. I
was impressed.
Jennifer Ward
**** From: Nelson Jacobsen <nelsonjacobsen@yahoo.com>
ANOTHER GOOD MOVER
Metropolitan Moving and Storage LLC 301-279-0090 ask for Jon he
is one of the co-owners they moved us and did a great job and he
and generations of Neal's are from Cleveland Park.
**** From: Anne M Novak <novakamj@msn.com>
ACCOUNTANT NEEDED
I have a small business and am looking for an accountant.
Does anyone in the community has a recommendation?
I can be contacted at this e-mail address. Thanks.
**** From: amandahoya@aol.com
LOOKING TO SHARE NANNY
We live in AU Park and are eager to find another family
in Upper NW for a nanny share. Ideally, we'd like to
find a family with an existing and trusted nanny that we
can join. Our daughter is nearly 1 and is a very easygoing
little girl, and so are we. We'll need care Monday-Thursday
during business hours and are flexible in terms of location
and start date. If you're interested in talking further, write
me at awood@tfgnet.com
**** From: Truscott, Michael (USADC) <michael.truscott2@usdoj.gov>
BRICK MASONS
I used a company called Alfredo's Construction (703-698-0060) to
do some brick mason, and I was very pleased.
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I would highly recommend A. Volpe & Sons. They did a great job on
my slate
walkway. (And that of three neighbors as well). They were very
reasonable
as well. 301-345-7743
Beth Kravetz
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Call Stefan Martin, a local guy who lives in Woodley Park. Mr. Martin
has received many awards for his outstanding abilities. He is best
reached by cell phone at: (240) 645-9480.
Deborah Jane
**** From: wharw32487@aol.com
VHS TAPES TRANSFERRED TO DVD
I recommend David at Transvideo
_david@transvideo.net_ (mailto:david@transvideo.net)
919 North Kenmore Street, Arlington 22201. 703-525-0297.
Highly recommended. Works out of his house.
Bill Harwood
**** From: Patricia Cummings <pmc20015@yahoo.com>
TIMESHARE
My husband and I own two weeks of a timeshare near
Malaga, Spain. It is a very nice one bedroom (sleeps
four) at gold crown resort one block from the beach.
Our two weeks are the first two weeks in July. We
would like to rent these weeks to someone for $600 a
week. These weeks can also be exchanged for two weeks
at any time of the year in many different locations
throughout the world. (Examples, Orlando, Hilton Head,
Arizona, Colorado, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, South
American etc) The farther ahead of time you put in a
search, the better your chances of getting what you
want. Contact me if interested.
**** From: Kathryn Ray and Dennis Beaufort <kcrdlb@gmail.com>
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
AFS Student Exchange Program is looking for two families NOW to host a
boy from Germany and a girl from Indonesia. They will be juniors at
Wilson. If you've been thinking about hosting a student or know
someone else who might, this is your BIG OPPORTUNITY to jump right
into this fantastic program. Make a difference in a young foreign
studen'ts life, show them the real America, get to know their country,
contribute to world peace (!!!yes!!!), the advantages are endless.
Please contact the AFS DC Coordinator, Chana Hays at FHays1835@aol.com
or 202-265-8744.
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I am also happy to answer questions. Capie Polk Baily, host mom of
Alvaro Bilbao-Diez
202-966-2166 or capiepolk@hotmail.com
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(P.S. My family just returned from a wonderful visit to Japan where
we stayed with our former AFS student's family. It's just another
benefit of being host family. Kathryn Ray)
**** From: Cindy Diggs <estherbuddy2003@yahoo.com>
HOUSING NEEDED FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
Responsible, 29-year old female professional seeking a studio,
1 bedroom or room with kitchen priveleges in a metro-accessbile,
DC location. Non-smoking, quiet, no pets. Willing to sign 1 year
lease. Able to move in early to late September. Please contact,
Cindy Diggs at 202-546-7873 or estherbuddy2003@yahoo.com
LOCAL COMPUTER EQUIPMENT/ELECTRONICS
RECYCLING PROGRAM
From: Nick Morgan <nmorgan@maret.org>
Please help reduce e-waste by recycling your electronics &
computers!! Minimize the toxic lead, mercury, cadmium,
arsenic & PBCs that end up in your local landfills & leach
into groundwater! Take advantage of a FREE, ongoing
student-run recycling program, recently featured in
The Northwest Current, which accepts:
- Fax/Copier/Printer Ink Cartridges
- Laser and Inkjet Cartridges
- Used Cell Phones
- Laptops (w/ power cord)
- PDAs (any type)
- Computers/CPUs
- Monitors, Printers, Keyboards
- Computer Speakers & Peripherals
- Scanners, Small Fax & Copiers
All items collected will be refurbished/recycled for reuse.
All toxics will be disposed of according to EPA guidelines!
This is a ZERO LANDFILL program! Drop donations on the
porch at 3630 Everett Street, NW (a small one-way street off
the intersection of Nebraska Avenue & Reno Road)
Questions? Contact Nick Morgan at nmorgan@maret.org
Thank you for reducing toxic, NON-biodegradable e-waste in DC-MD area!
5 WEEKS TO HAPPIER NECK AND SHOULDERS
From: deborah dougherty <deborahd100@verizon.net>
Date: Saturday September 23rd
Time: 9:00-noon.
Location: Rosemount Center, 2000 Rosemount Ave. NW
Are you tired of having stiff neck and shoulder muscles and
tension headaches? If so, this is the workshop for you. With
attention to posture, regular stretching and massage you can
free your neck and shoulders from pain and tension.
During this workshop you will:
* Learn the best stretches (handout provided)
* Experience how massage releases the tightest muscles
* Learn a simple program to feel better in just 5 weeks
* Work with a partner to open the neck and shoulder areas
* Receive a 15 minute neck and shoulder massage
Join us at the beautiful Rosemount center. Space is limited
(12 participants); the workshop fills quickly so register today.
Pre-registration is required. Contact Deborah Dougherty at
ThaiYogaMassage@verizon.net
Workshop leaders: Deborah Dougherty MS, RYT, certified
Thai Yoga Massage has helped many clients through yoga
therapy and massage. Kitty Southworth is a nationally licensed
therapist practicing Swedish, deep tissue and cranial-sacral massage.
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
From: SusanDrobis@aol.com
An 8 week class to learn and practice some basic
meditation techniques. Meditation is a tool that can help:
• Reduce stress and manage anxiety
• Quiet self-criticism and develop self-acceptance
• Facilitate transitions and change
• Clarify internal conflicts and reduce suffering
• Enhance ability to live in the moment
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 6:15-7:15 PM . Began October 12.
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 thirteen years.
TO GET A LIVE PERSON ON THE PHONE
From: edw3qc@comcast.net
Check out www.gethuman.com.
To find the toll-free phone number for any US-based company,
try calling 1-800-555-1212 or search Google for company name
plus "phone numbers". Or maybe even searching for the company
name and "president office" or "investor relations".
Tip: did you know that your phone company charges $1.49 or
more each time you call 411? Instead, try using 1-800-FREE-411.
For companies who try to hide their phone numbers, many
times the Google search will find a page from a disgruntled
customer who exposes the phone numbers for that company.
For example, see these gripe pages about Amazon.com and
PayPal and these for eBay.
For a public company, you could also try searching EDGAR.
The "10K" report includes information about corporate officers
and the official company mailing address.
You could also try looking up their contact information
via a "whois" database: internic, godaddy, whois.net, etc.
Once you have a phone number, here are some tips to try to
get through the computer to get to a live human:
1. Interrupt. Press 0 (or 0# or #0 or 0* or *0) repeatedly,
sometimes quickly. Unfortunately the same keystroke does
not always work for each company. Many IVRs will connect
to a human after a few "invalid entries", although some IVRs
will hangup.
2. Talk. Say "get human" (or "agent" or "representative") or
raise your voice, or just mumble. :) The IVR might connect
you to a human after one of these key or unknown phrases.
3. Just hold, pretending you have only an old rotary phone.
4. Connect to account collections or sales or account
cancellation; they always seem to answer quickly. First ask
them for their name and rep number (so they know you are
writing it down, and thus so they are more likely to help you.)
Then ask them to transfer you to the department you need.
Sometimes they will put you ahead of the queue, although
sometimes they will send you to the end (and thus in those
cases this tip is useless).
5. Toll call. For credit cards, if the expected wait time is too
long, hangup and try to call back on their non-toll-free number,
as they often have shorter queues.
6. Selecting the option for Spanish will sometimes get you
a bilingual human more quickly than if you just waited for an
English-only operator.
When you do finally find a human, ask them how to connect
directly the next time (in case your call gets disconnnected etc),
and be sure to tell us so we can then list their number here. :-).
If one of the above does not work, see the gethuman database.
PETS IN THE ‘HOOD
**** From: Steve Kopperud <skopperud@poldir.com>
DOGS
A recent poll by a major pet supply association shows nearly 80%
of us consider our dogs to be "part of the family." This is
heartwarming, but when was the last time you allowed a member
of your family to relieve him/herself on someone else's property?
Living on a T-alley between Windom and Warren, I enjoy encounters
with neighbors as they walk their dogs. I also enjoy dogs. What I
don't enjoy is looking at the burned-out patches in my lawn or
cleaning up after those who allow their dogs to roam off-leash, do
their business, and then just wander on without performing the proper
"follow-up" with their pets. I've observed folks who watch their animal
go up onto someone's lawn, then turn their back as if to give the animal
privacy, then stroll on down the alley. I can only imagine these
folks figure if they didn't see the deed, they're not responsible.
I've had folks tell me "it's natural" for their dog to go wherever
it chooses, yet I'm guessing that naturalness does not extend to
their yards. I've had folks tell me their dog is too old be leashed,
whatever that means, and I've had folks, who when caught allowing
their off-leash animal to go on someone's lawn, just stare
incomprehensibly when confronted. The bottom line is this:
It is illegal in the District to allow a dog to roam off-leash, no
matter how much control you think you have of the animal or
how close you are to the animal as it wanders across private
property. It's also a potential danger to the toddlers and young
kids playing in our neighborhood and the presence of dog
droppings presents a health hazard, as well. It is inconsiderate
in the extreme to allow your dog to relieve itself on someone
else's property because this makes the act of dog walking easier
for you. A pet is a responsibility that carries legal obligations.
You are responsible for the damage the animal does. Please take
dog walking seriously, keep your animal leashed and off private
property and make sure you clean up after pet by carrying the
souvenirs of your walk home with you, rather than tossing them
in someone else's trash can.
Thanks for letting me vent.
Steve Kopperud
**** From: Darnot@aol.com
THREE FABULOUS CATS ISO LOVING HOMES
"June" is a beautiful, petite tortie with the sweetest, most
demure disposition. She was rescued from a trailer park
when her owners moved and left her behind. She had a litter
of kittens in the bushes and managed to survive on trash by the
dumpster. What a wonderful little soul. She has a funny tail that
curls like a husky. Seems OK with other gentle cats. Please
consider this special young cat.
"Kitkat" is a lovely blue cream tortie. She has emerald green
eyes and will turn herself inside out for a little attention. She loves
to be brushed. She has been stuck in a cage for soooooo long and is
so overdue for a home to call her own. She was rescued from a high
kill shelter where she was left due to an allergic grandkid! She has
not allowed this rejection to get her down. She is playful and loves
to bat around furry toy mice. This cat is a total doll! She does not
do very well at adoption fairs which has been working against her.
Please come meet Kitkat, she WILL charm you.
"Audrey" is a gorgeous Maine Coon mix. She has a thick lush
black coat and golden eyes. Like June, she and her kittens (a pair of
Maine Coons who are identical to mom and are also available for
adoption) were left behind to fend for themselves at a trailer park.
Now they are safe, with a steady supply of food and warm places to
snuggle. Their problems will REALLY be behind them after they
find their forever homes. Audrey is about a year old. She has a
very intelligent expression and looks very deeply into your eyes.
I think she cannot believe her luck at being out of the dumpster!
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All these cats are spayed, up-to-date on vaccines and tested negative
for feline leukemia and feline aids. Contact darnot@aol.com for more
info and for pictures!
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