Does anyone know of a Mary Kay sales rep in the area?

The National Park Service has informed our office that soil and
handheld testing has confirmed that there are NOT dangerous levels
of arsenic at Fort Reno Park. The National Park Service, along with
Federal and District partners, is preparing a press release to
announce the results of the arsenic testing. Our office expects the
National Park Service to open the majority of the park by the end of
the week; however, during the testing, one small area tested
positive for lead. That area will remain closed until the lead has
been removed. Health officials have informed us that the lead
levels are low enough that there is no health risk even if people or
dogs did inadvertently play in that area.

More information will be posted on our website as soon as it becomes
available.

Best regards,

Asher Corson
Director of Communications
Office of Councilmember Mary M. Cheh
Council of the District of Columbia
(202) 741-0932
http://www.marycheh.com

DDOT School Transit Subsidy Program Information
Summer School 2008 Applications Now Available

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) would like to remind DC residents of the following with regard to the School Transit Subsidy Program.

District law mandates that in order for students to receive discounted travel on Metrobus and Metrorail they must meet all of the following three qualifications:


Be under 19 years of age with the exception of student with disabilities who are eligible until 22 years of age;
Be a resident of the District of Columbia ; and
Be enrolled in an elementary or secondary public, charter, private or parochial school that is located in the District of Columbia .

All students and/or parents must obtain a Student Travel Application from their school before coming to DDOT. (Travel Card Applications are no longer given at DDOT’s School Transit Subsidy Office.)

Have your Student Travel Application signed, dated and stamped by your school principal before you arrive at DDOT, Mass Transit Administration.

Bring all completed applications to the following address for processing:

DDOT, Mass Transit Administration
2217 14th Street NW 2nd Floor
(Near the intersection of U Street and Florida Avenue NW )
202-673-1740
Monday – Friday 8:15 am – 4:45 pm
Wednesdays 8:15 am – 7:00 pm (June-July)

Students who are working Summer Jobs are not qualified to use the School Transit Subsidy Program during the summer months.

If you meet the above criteria, please follow the steps above and bring your signed, dated and stamped application to DDOT’s School Transit Subsidy Office. If you have questions or concerns please contact Ms. Nancy Green-Johnson at 202-673-1742.


Karyn G. Le Blanc | Director of Communications | Office of the Director | District Department of Transportation | desk 202-671-3490 | fax 202-671-0650 | cell 202-497-4572 | www.ddot.dc.gov
Serving with Integrity and Excellence
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Posted by Samantha Nolan

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Councilmember Cheh is leading a bike tour of Ward 3 that will focus
on issues related to trees on Saturday, May 31st at 10 am. The
riders will meet at Wisconsin Avenue and Albermarle Street, NW next
to the east exit of the Tenleytown Metro station. The tour will last
for approximately 6 miles with stops for discussion on topics such
as dead or missing trees, trees and power lines, tree planting, the
need for residential stewardship of trees, and informational
resources for residents who care about trees.

All participants are encouraged to wear a helmet and bring a bike
lock.

If you'd like to participate or for more information, please contact
our office at (202) 724-8062.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Asher Corson
Director of Communications
Office of Councilmember Mary M. Cheh
Council of the District of Columbia
202-741-0932
http://www.marycheh.com