COMMUNIT-E
November 20, 2006


CHIEF RAMSEY IS STEPPING DOWN
Visit www.mpdc.gov for:
“Chief Ramsey Issues Statement on His Tenure as
Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department”

“On November 20, 2006, Chief of Police Charles
H. Ramsey issued the following statement concerning
his tenure as chief of the Metropolitan Police
Department and the appointment of the MPDC's next
chief, Cathy Lanier:”
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[From KS - I personally think Chief Ramsey has been
a terrific Chief of Police. I thank him for all that he has
done and wish him the best of luck in his next
appointment. They will be lucky to get him.
– Kathy Smith]


MPD ONLINE CRIME MAP
To view this crimemap, go to
http://crimemap.dc.gov/presentation/intro.asp


WHERE TO CALL FOR BURNED OUT STREET LIGHTS
From:     Ann Ingram <anningram@mac.com>
All street light calls should go to 727-1000. I have found them
to be very good at following up!


ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES
From:     Marion Connell <mfconnell@msn.com>

I recently found  www.pepcoenergy.com  a website that
provides information about electricity options offered by
PEPCO which do not rely on fossil fuels.  You can sign up
on line for wind power or a combination of renewable resources
in a “green energy” package (hydroelectric, solar, wind and
biomass) to generate the electricity for your home.  Pricing
is competitive with regular PEPCO service and I am not sure
why these alternatives are not receiving the publicity they
deserve.  I know there are many people who want to do their
bit to help reduce stress on our environment and ensure a healthy
quality of life for future generations.  I signed up for the “green
energy” package and have two friends who opted to go with wind
power.  We are all happy that we did and have the same level of
service continuously available as before.
Marion Connell

[From KS – there was an interesting article about solar energy and
local companies that install, produce the hardware, etc. in the
November 20th Washington Post Business Section. The story is by
Steven Mufson.]


REGARDING GIFTS TO THE FIREHOUSE
From:     jemammen <jemammen@bellatlantic.net>
A gift to a government entity qualifies as a charitable deduction.
Jean Mammen


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP ELDERLY
From:     Aaron Epstein <aajacks@starpower.net>

Volunteers are needed to help nursing home residents at the
Northwest Health Care Center (3333 Wisconsin Ave., across 
from the Giant supermarket).

You can volunteer in any of several of the nursing home's
departments – including recreation, housekeeping, laundry and
nursing.

The scope of activities designed to enrich the daily lives of the r
esidents is expanding every month.

Volunteers are needed to help in such activities as field trips,
arts and crafts, current events, games, poetry readings and
discussions, short story sessions, and socialization groups.

Volunteers also could be asked to transport residents within
the building, conduct men's and women's health groups,  and
help lead exercise classes in yoga, tai chi and low-impact movement.

If you're interested in volunteering, call Gary Bolden, director of
recreation and volunteering at 202-362-5500, extension 1201, or email
him at gary_bolden@beverlycares.com


MAYOR-ELECT FENTY TOWN HALL SERIES
From:     GeoTrees.Com <anjinsan@geotrees.com>
Mayor-elect Fenty is planning a series of Town Hall meetings to hear
directly from residents about what they feel the priorities are for
the District of Columbia. Here are the dates for those closest to
this part of the city.

Ward 4 Dec 4th
Rock North, 801 Sheppard St., 6:30-9pm,
Contact Ron Aston 202-724-4353

Ward 3 Dec 5th UDC,
1400 Connecticut Ave Bldg 47--Gym, 6:30-9pm,
Contact Jason Washington 202-478-9212

Ward 2 Dec 7th
Kennedy Rec Center, 1401 7th St., NW, 6:30-9pm,
Contact Shawn Howard, 202-478-9213

Ward 1 Dec 9th
Garfield Terrace, 2301 11th St NW, 10-12 noon,
Contact Jackie Reeves 202-478-9211
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** FREE PIANO
From:     Lee Coykendall <Lee.Coyk@verizon.net>
A dear friend lent me her piano (upright) which my two boys
played on for several years and now they are on to drums and
guitar.  She is now living overseas and asked that instead of storing
it, I find a good home for it.  It is not a beauty meaning I wouldn’t
make it my livingroom piece but it plays well and our piano
teacher said it was quite well made.  It is a great step between
a keyboard and a huge investment.  For a loving home, it is yours
for the price of moving.

**** NUTCRAKER TICKETS FOR SALE
From:     Nadine Horenstein & Cliff Johnson <nadineh@mindspring.com>
Start the holiday season off with two tickets for the Joffrey Ballet’s
beautiful performance of the Nutcracker.  Saturday November 25th at
7:30 pm at the Kennedy Center (Thanksgiving weekend).  $ 144.00
for the pair.  Please contact us at nadineh@mindspring.com

**** PLUMBING QUESTION
From:     Wheeler, Heather <Heather.Wheeler@mail.house.gov>
In heavy rains, water backs up from our exterior basement
stairwell drain.  It appears that the trap under the drain has
collapsed.  Has anyone had this problem and, if so, what
was your repair experience? 

**** JAPANESE LANGUAGE CASSETTES
From:     Laura Akgulian <laura@marginata.com>
Learn Japanese in the privacy of your home, car, or office. Two
complete 3-level Japanese-English language courses. "Learn in
Your Car" (6 cassettes + 3 listening and grammar guides). And
"VocabuLearn Instant Vocabulary" (6 cassettes w/accompanying
booklets). Two of the best and most popular programs around. Ideal
for students or travelers. Boxed in durable cases. Excellent condition.
$40. Contact Laura at laura@marginata.com.

**** PLASTERER
From:     barbara dinsmore <barabaradinsmore@msn.com>
I have used a fabulous plasterer, D.J. Cover, for about 30 years - he I
s a first class master plasterer, retired from the Capitol and Library of
Congress.  He does perfect work, is very good to work with and his rates
are reasonable, especially considering the first rate job he performs. 
He can be reached at: 301-627-5032 or 301-627-1363.
Please tell him I recommended him to you.
Many thanks.  Barbara Dinsmore

**** LOOKING FOR FENCE BUILDER
From:     andrea dean <aodean@erols.com>
I'd be grateful for recommendations for fence builders, also
warnings about particular companies. aodean@erols.com
Thank you, Andrea.

**** LOOKING FOR GOOD TREE COMPANY
From:     Don Chen <donchen@mac.com>
Can anyone recommend a good tree company? 
We have to cut down two big ash trees in our backyard.
Thank you. Don

**** CHEVY CHASE/DC--HOUSE FOR RENT
From:     Cris Smith at 202-966-2108
I have a 5-bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath house for rent with CAC,
fireplace, washer & dryer, screened porches. On a family-friendly
block of Morrison Street NW. Easy walk to the Friendship
Heights metro. Murch school. $3450/month + utilities.
Call me at 202-966-2108. --Cris Smith

**** SQUEAKY FLOORS - WHO CAN / WILL REPAIR?
From: betsyshe@rcn.com
I live in old condo bldg on Connecticut Ave and am looking
for a reliable skilled person who can make repairs to floors to
reduce the squeaks. I’ve tried several companies, but they
don’t do this type of work in condo/apt buildings.  Any
recommendations or leads would be greatly appreciated.
OR if you have information about a person or place that
I should avoid, that’s of special interest.
 
**** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY
From:     Mary Beth Bowen <mbbowen@yahoo.com>
I am writing to highly recommend the services of
private duty caregiver Paulette Wynter, who worked for
my elderly mother-in-law for nearly four years at the
Assisted Living facility, "Chevy Chase House" in
Washington, D.C. Many assisted living facilities allow
residents to hire "private duty" caregivers to assist
them and provide companionship. Paulette was a superb
employee; keenly intelligent, hard-working, always on
time and skilled in all nursing duties. She can handle
any situation.  My mother-in-law could be relentlessly
difficult, but Paulette always responded with warmth
and caring. She has such infinite patience that her
co-workers fondly dubbed her "Saint Paulette."
Paulette is looking for a weekday, 9 am to 6 p.m. job
as a caregiver. She could work in an elderly person's
home...or at a facility.  Her charge is $15 per hour.
I enthusiastically recommend her and would be happy to
give you more information. Paulette's phone number is
(301) 559-1162.
Mary Beth Bowen
mbbowen@yahoo.com

 
CVS MINUTE CLINIC
From:     Carolyn Long <carolynlong@earthlink.net>
On a recent Sunday, following a suggestion posted on another
neighborhood listserve, I went to the CVS Minute Clinic at
7809 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda. After a wait of only a
few minutes I saw a pleasant and competent nurse-practitioner,
Olanda Hathaway, who diagnosed my ongoing problem as a
sinus infection, wrote me a prescription for an antibiotic, and
printed out a sheet of instructions for treatment of my symptoms.
Because I have a Medicare card the visit cost me nothing.
Yesterday I received a get-well card from Ms. Hathaway.
What service--better than any doctor!

I understand that a Minute Clinic is coming soon to the CVS
in Tenleytown. This is a wonderful idea, and I hope it will
also be implemented at CVS stores in other Northwest
neighborhoods.
--- Carolyn Long


HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAY SHOPPING THAT
BENEFITS ALICE DEAL JHS!
From:     Abbey, Lillian (NIH/NIAID) [E] <LABBEY@niaid.nih.gov>

The annual Alice Deal Magazine Drive is in full swing! 
This terrific Deal fundraiser has been made even easier
this year with all magazine sales being done exclusively
on-line, so you can order new magazines and/or renew
current subscriptions at your convenience. No messy
paperwork!!!

And with the holiday season right around the corner, please
remember that magazines are a great gift. And Deal receives
40% of the sale proceeds with each purchase you make.

To order a magazine, simply visit www.QSP.com, and click
on the yellow "SHOP NOW" link. You will see an orange
box for school/organization # -- please enter 425007047 in
that box to designate Deal (if you misplace the number, you
can always click on the school/organization finder link on that
page and locate Deal's number that way).

This is a great fundraiser and we appreciate your support!!
Deal Magazine Sale Chair: Lilly Abbey -- kostyack@msn.com
or 966-6437.


TREE PLANTING IN ‘HOOD
From:     Richard Abbott <abbott1229@verizon.net>

Casey Trees' RFP (Request for Planting) program is again
taking applications for neighborhood tree planting projects. 
Any group that organizes and is willing to pitch in to help
plant trees along streets, in neighborhood parks or on school
grounds -- and care for them --  is welcome to apply to Casey
Trees.  If an application is submitted by November 30 the
project will be considered for spring planting.  The application
can be downloaded from Casey's web site at:
http://www.caseytrees.org/uploads/RFP%20Phase
1%20Appl%202005-06.doc. 
You can either type information directly into the application,
or download a PDF version and fill it out by hand.  This is
a good program, folks!  Casey has planted thousands of trees
around the city, bringing benefits to neighborhoods in every ward. 
The web site explains the program, but you may also want to
contact Karen Payne of Casey Trees at kpayne@caseytrees.org.
Richard Abbott


PHONE NUMBERS AT 2D-MPD
There are new numbers at 2D. Following is a list of key
personnel in the Second District.

Commander Andrew Solberg (202) 730-1901
Station Desk     (202) 715-7300
Station Fax     (202) 282-0196
Georgetown Community Policing Center (202) 333-1600
George Washington (Foggy Bottom) Community Policing Center (202) 973-1488

PSAs 201, 205, & 206  Capt. Mark Beach  (202) 715-7362
PSAs 202 & 203 Capt. Willie Smith (202) 715-7364
PSAs 204 & 207  (202) 715-7366

PSA 201     Lt. Michael Lockerman  (202) 715-7325
PSA 202     Lt. Robert Aiello  (202) 715-7328
PSA 203     Lt. Ida (George) Houser  (202) 715-7356
PSA 204     Lt. Kelvin Cusick  (202) 715-7326
PSA 205     Lt. Jeannie Sullivan  (202) 715-7348
PSA 206     Lt. Felicia Lucas  (202) 715-7339
PSA 207     Lt. Phillip Lanciano  (202) 715-7340

2nd District Reserve Corps Commander    
    Lt. Richard M. F. Southby (202) 715-7355
Focused Mission Team    
    Lt. Josiah Eaves (202) 715-7361
Detectives -Lt. Brian Harris -    (202) 715-7365
Administrative Unit     Lt. Roland Hoyle - (202) 730-1904
Domestic Violence Unit -  (202) 730-1903

If there is no answer at a lieutenant's number, please leave
a message on (202) 730-1906.

Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)    
Second District Chair  Samantha Nolan   (202) 244-2620      
nolantutor@yahoo.com

Vice Chair     Harry Gates             
Secretary      Ann Haas             
Treasurer      James Lively             
Historian     Janice Hopper        

Community Outreach Coordinator (MPDC)
Marsha Hott - (202) 698-8751 / (202) 497-3307

Community Prosecution/Major Crimes Section
United States Attorney's Office - (202) 715-7374


COMBAT THEFT FROM AUTO
– FROM THE MPD WEB SITE
www.mpdc.gov

While most types of crime continue to decline in DC,
the theft of valuables from automobiles remains a serious
problem. Theft from auto is strictly a crime of opportunity
that can be prevented if you take away the opportunity.
Thieves generally won’t waste their time breaking into autos
that don’t have valuables in plain sight.  Here are some basic
crime prevention tips:

§    Keep Your Valuables “Outta Sight.” The best way to
prevent theft from your auto is to always keep valuables out
of sight. Never leave cell phones, briefcases, suitcases,
computers or other electronic devices (portable music players,
PDAs, etc.) in your car in plain view. Take these items with you,
or secure them—all the time, every time.

§    Use Your Trunk. If your car has a trunk, use it. Put valuables
in there or in a locked glove compartment. Hiding items under seats
is better than leaving them in plain view, but securing them inside
the glove compartment or trunk is a far better deterrent.
   
§    Remove Your Radio Faceplate. If you can unfasten your sound
system and take it with you, or lock it in your trunk, do so. And
don’t forget to do the same with your CDs and tapes.

§    Lock It Up. Also, keep your car doors and windows locked
– all the time!

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GPS THEFTS
From:     Solberg, Andrew (MPD) <Andrew.Solberg@dc.gov>
In the Second District, over the past several months, we have
noticed an increase in car breakins in which portable GPS
navigation devices are stolen.  While many GPS devices are
mounted in the dashboard of the vehicle, we encourage anyone
who uses a portable GPS device to take it with you, along with
any other items of value, when you park the car.  Remember to
lock all doors and close all windows, even when the car is
parked in your garage or driveway.

Most thefts from vehicles can be prevented if owners take
anything of value out of the car when they park, lock the doors,
and leave nothing visible inside.
Andy solberg
Second District


TIP SHEET ON REMOVING ILLEGAL SIGNS
AND POSTERS
From:     Floto, Mary Ann (EOM) <maryann.floto@dc.gov>

DPW, DDOT and the Office of the Clean City are working on
a campaign to rid the city of unsightly posters, signs and stickers.
For more information, please contact the Office of the Clean
City, Executive Office the Mayor, at 202-724-8967 or go to
www.CleanCity.dc.gov <http://www.cleancity.dc.gov/> .


MUSIC IN THE ‘HOOD

**** HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT
From:     Alice.Thurston@usdoj.gov <Alice.Thurston@usdoj.gov>
This year, the Georgetown Chorale's annual holiday concert will
featured Vivaldi's "Gloria" and selections from Handel's "Messiah".
The Chorale is a 501(c)(3) organization, raising funds for community
groups for over twelve years.

The concert will be held Saturday, December 9th at 7pm at the
Georgetown Visitation School's Nolan Performing Arts Center
located at 35th and Volta, NW. Ample parking is available on
the grounds behind the Center. Tickets are $20 for adults and
$10 for students/children and may be purchased at the door or
 through the on-line store at www.georgetownchorale.org.


HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!


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