http://dc.gov/mayor/pdf/dcmayor.pdf

COMMUNIT-E
February 1, 2002

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY TOMORROW!


UPCOMING MEETINGS IN THE 'HOOD

**** AUPCA Meeting Notification
From:  Donald E McMullin <dmcmullin@...>
The next AU Park Citizens Association meeting will be held on Tuesday, 5
February, at 7:30 PM at the Tenley Library (2nd floor), Wisconsin and
Albemarle.  The agenda will include an update on the AU Campus Plan and
a discussion on the possible presence of  arsenic in the soil in AU
Park, including Turtle Park.
This notice is being sent only via e-mail to active AUPCA members, so
please pass the word to friends and neighbors.  See you on Tuesday!!


**** 2D Citizens Advisory Council
2D CAC will meet at 7 pm on Wednesday, February 6. All residents are
welcome. Chief Charles Ramsey was the guest speaker at the last meeting.
This is held at 3320 Idaho Avenue (Newark & Idaho).




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if you would print out the item below, between the *'s  and distribute a
copy of this small blurb to each house on your block. Although my
distribution list is nearly 1,000, many residents still are not aware of
COMMUNIT-E. The better our network, the better informed we can all be.
Thank you.
Kathy Smith

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serves as a rapid alert by the police or other neighbors if a serious
threat occurs.

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Thank you.
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VIRUS ALERT
If you receive an e-mail with the subject line "new photos from my
party" - don't open it.  It is a Russian virus that was discovered in
Singapore on 01/29/02 and deploys when you open the e-mail.



WARNING AND REQUEST FOR HELP FROM 2D POLICE
From: Pavukmatt@...
Some of the members of Tenleytown Neighbors Assn. have had bushes and
trees vandalized by someone tearing their limbs off.   The reports come
from the following areas:  Reno Road, Albemarle and 39th (2 incidents),
4400 block of 38th (2 incidents), 39th and Yuma, 3700 block of  Alton
Place (at least 3 incidents), 3800 block of Warren, and someone reported
that some newly-planted trees in Fort Reno Park had been severed at the
base and pushed over to the ground.  One person believes it is a man
living on Yuma Street.  Another person reported that their housepainter
caught this man in the act and that he said the bushes were infringing
on
public space.
Cheryl Browning, President, Tenleytown Neighbors Association
------------

From KS -- Were the above incidents reported to the police? If not, I
would urge the victims to do so and make sure to contact Lt. Mark Carter
at MPDCPSA202@....



MORE ON CHECK AND FRAUD
From:  "Radack, Jesselyn A" <Jesselyn.A.Radack@...>
Today I called the MPD Check and Fraud Unit  and somebody actually
answered the phone!  I dealt with Officer Treadwell, who explained that
I was not really the victim of "fraud," but was the victim of "identity
theft." Technically, MB&A (A bank that issues credit cards) is the
victim of fraud because it's the one that would bear the cost if someone
improperly opened an account with my personal info.  In any event, I
told him I wanted to do a report, so he wrote up an Incident Report for
me.  I called MB&A with this, and they are faxing the relevant
information to the police.

Kathy, you may want to tell your readers that you can place a "fraud
security alert" on your credit file if this happens to you.  That means
that you must be called any time someone tries to open a line of credit
in your name.  The numbers are:
Equifax (1-800) 525-6285
Experian (1-888) 397-3742
Transunion (1-800) 680-7289

-------------------
From KS: If you are unable to reach the MPD Check and Fraud Unit, here
are some police officials to call in addition to the 2D officials I
mentioned several issues ago:
Lt. Eugene Bentley -- 727-9020
Captain Victor Brito -- 727-7003 or 724-4340
They are directly responsible for the Check and Fraud Unit.




REGARDING DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION

**** From: Kathryn Ray <kcrdlb@...>
Do you know if it is true that anyone who solicits money door-to-door
must have a solicitation permit with him/her at the time of
solicitation?

**** From: "tsilv@..." <tsilv@...> (Tina Silverman)
There have been these door knockers on my street. I never open so I
can't describe anyone. I am in the 5300 block of 43rd Street.




MORE ON THE U.S. MAIL

**** From: "Landis Vance" <lmvance@...>
Re: mail problems. I have had similar problems and have gotten bills 6-8
weeks after they were mailed and AFTER I missed the payments. Of course,
the creditors don't believe my story about not getting the bills.

****From:  FJHDCME@...
I read with interest and a little relief that I am not the only resident
experiencing long delays in receiving mail.  Some of the delays cause
real problems.  My DC auto registration and parking sticker was mailed
by DMV on January 15.  Both expire today, January 28.  To save the
hassle of tickets, I had to go to the bank this morning, get a copy of
my cancelled check (my bank statement and checks have not yet arrived as
they should have five days ago), go down to DMV in Georgetown and wait
for 45 mins to get the stickers.  Merck Medco sent me two prescriptions
and told me they should arrive on January 11.  I got them January 23,
the day that both ran out.  And on January 21 we received a Christmas
card mailed in DC on December 13.  I appreciate that the anthrax scare
caused serious problems for USPS but isn't it about time that they have
figured out a way to correct them?  Frank Haendler

**** From: "Jim Derstine" <jrderstine@...>
I, too have received at least 8-10 pieces of U.S. Mail within the last 3
weeks or so postmarked in early December.  Most were first class and
about 2 were publications that were a month to 7 weeks late.  One of the
post cards was so brittle that it actually broke like "peanut brittle"
candy in clear cut lines.  Other mail was simply very "yellowed".

**** From: look4me@... (Vicki Lambert)
I, too, have been getting 1st class mail postmarked in early November. I
have had many bills delivered at least 6 weeks late and I have had to
buy from newsstands journals I subscribe to (and need to read as they
come out) since they do not arrive at my house until the next issue is
already stale.  I have friends in other zips who are receiving them when
they should.  Nobody at Friendship cares.  It is hard not to believe
they have a major problem with management over there.  I don't know how
we go about getting something done about it but it is imperative that we
do.  All manner of important documents are being misdelivered and lost.
Where can we turn?




RESPONSE TO QUESTION ABOUT AIRPLANES

**** From: Carolmath@... (Carol Cameron)
What you are hearing are the military planes that have been flying over
all major US cities on a regular basis (but especially heavily over DC
and NYC) since the Sept. 11 attack. These flights may sound commercial,
but if you listen carefully you will hear the sound of two planes
together. They fly in duos. There has been some discussion of cutting
back on these military overflights, but so far no change has been
decided upon.

**** From KS: Today's Washington Post Metro Section has a story about
airplane noise in the area. Much of the story deals with National
Airport, but it also mentions the military planes and a local
organization called "Citizens for the Abatement of Aircraft Noise Inc."



ADDITIONAL NOTICE FROM U.S. ARMY RE: AU PARK
From: "Henry, Theodore J NAB02" <Theodore.J.Henry@...>
AU Park and Fort Gaines residents please note that the remedial
activities associated with the Spring Valley project do extend into your
neighborhoods. In turn, the existing community RAB members are
particularly interested in receiving applications from residents of
these neighborhoods, as the RAB is currently lacking representation from
this area. Please give serious consideration to applying for one of the
two RAB vacancies. Please do not hesitate to contact the Corps of
Engineers if you have any questions or need an extension for submitting
your application.
Sincerely
Ted Henry
Baltimore District
Public Affairs Office
(410) 962-7522




COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: "Marci Nielsen" <Mnielsen@...>
My husband and I are moving back to the Midwest to be near our family
after the birth of our twin daughters.  We currently have  two wonderful
cats (ages 6 & 7 years, all shots updated) _ in fact, one of them is
more like a dog than a cat he is so friendly.  The other is very sweet
and she is a bit shy.  Unfortunately, most of my husband's family is
very allergic to cats, making it difficult  for them to come to our home
to help us w/ the twins.  We would like to leave them w/ a good home
here before we move (I  will not be able to give them to a shelter).  Is
there anybody out there who wants two sweet, well-behaved, loving
kitties?  Please e-mail me at mnielsen@... or call 202-637-5157.
Thanks.

**** From: AmandaHoya@...
Could you please post a request for recommendations on a good furniture
refinisher?  Thank you!

**** From: Hahagerty@... (Herb Hagerty)
For furnace repair and new furnace installation, I wholeheartedly
recommend the firm of Mindte Furnace and Air Conditioning in Rockville
at 301-424 8786.

**** From: Jacoby@... (Mary Jacoby)
Like the anonymous neighbor who complained about Delbe Home Services, I
also had a terrible experience with them. I asked them to send a plumber
to fix a leaky upstairs bathtub drain. The plumbers did not come on the
appointed day, nor did they call to explain why. Instead, they showed up
on a Saturday morning while I was still asleep with a newborn. My
husband let them in. When I woke up, I discovered the plumbers had put a
temporary fix on the drain and charged me something like $375. They said
a permanent fix would require replacing the whole pipe, which they
assumed I would not want to do because it required tearing out the
ceiling in the bathroom below to get at it. In fact, the bathroom below
was scheduled to be completely ripped apart in a renovation a few weeks
later - which they would have know about, had they kept their original
appointment. I did in fact end up completely replacing the pipe just
weeks later. I explained all this to Delbe and they knocked off $50 for
the missed appointment but insisted I pay the rest. In short, a very
aggravating experience.




LETTER FROM RESIDENT RE:  REZONING WASHINGTON CLINIC
From: "Ellis, Susan" <sellis@...>
January 28, 2002
To DC Council members, ANC commissioners. Stonebridge Associates, and
others concerned with rezoning the Washington Clinic

Subject: Opposition to rezoning Washington Clinic site

I am opposed to rezoning the Washington Clinic property and the adjacent
part of the Lisner Home site (Western Ave. and Military Rd., NW)to
permit the building of a large apartment building.

I live at  42nd Street and Military Road -- near the proposed rezoning
site.

The proposed apartment building is out of proportion with the
residential nature of the neighborhood and would exacerbate the serious
traffic problems that already exist on Military Road as exemplified by
an estimated one collision a week at Military and 42nd St., many of
which I have witnessed.

It would also impact very negatively on residential parking.  I rarely
find parking in front of my house now, and that is a great
inconvenience, particularly as I have a knee replacement and other
physical disabilities due to arthritis.

The proposed apartment building would also obliterate one of the only
open spaces in the neighborhood, the area between the Washington Clinic
and the Lisner Home, an area used by Metro commuters, dog-walkers and
families.

Much of the development in our area since I moved here in 1974 is
welcome as we can walk to shopping, but enough is enough!  The charm of
Chevy Chase, D.C. is that it is a small, friendly neighborhood only 20
minutes or so from downtown.  Let's not destroy this rare quality and
put in its place high density rezoning for no other reason than economic
profit for a few.

Thank you for considering my objection to the rezoning of this site.
Susan Ellis




AND FINALLY . . .
Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time,  which
produced an  impressive set of calluses on his feet.  He also ate very
little, which  made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered
from bad breath.  This made him:
A super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.


--END--

WARNING AND REQUEST FOR HELP FROM 2D POLICE
From: "Detective Neil W. Jones" <nwj2813@...>


TO: PSA 202 Residents:
This area has been plagued with burglaries recently.  The 4500 block of
Van Ness St. NW was targeted the first week of the new year.  You have
some criminals out there who think they can out-smart us.

Anyone living in the area of 45th & Van Ness who had some teenagers
knock on their door 12/31/01 or 1/1/02 -- I'd like to hear from you.

Here are some tips I think can help deter crime in your neighborhood:
Knocking on doors to ascertain if someone is home is a tactic used by
most burglars.  First, most burglars do not want a confrontation.
Second, the career criminals know that breaking into a house that is
unoccupied means that if caught and convicted they will serve less time
in prison. In addition, some of these guys have been working your area
for a while.  They know just what to say to win the citizen's trust.

In my opinion, the best way to deter the "bad element" from taking
advantage of trusting citizens is to put all of PSA 202 on alert.  Any
neighbor who has someone knock on their door during the daytime hours or
sees anyone going door to door should contact the police immediately.
Report this as suspicious behavior since most homes are unoccupied
during the day! Also, give the dispatcher a physical & clothing
description, last known direction of travel, and mode of travel (foot,
bike, car, etc.).  You should especially
be wary of men with backpacks and teenagers during school hours.  Any
person going door to door for legitimate reasons should not mind being
identified by the police.

I hope this bit of information helps. To rid the PSA of potential
burglars we must work as a team: increased patrols in the residential
neighborhoods during the day as well as citizens reporting suspicious
behavior.  If your calls go unanswered, or police officers
are not seen in the neighborhoods, contact your PSA Lieutenant.

Det. Neil Jones  202-282-0043 or nwj2813@...

COMMUNIT-E
January 28, 2002


CRIMES IN THE 'HOOD - Jan 1 to Jan 24
(Address by 100 block; not actual address)
SEX ABUSE A1 (RAPE)
4200 Wisconsin, 1/6, 0001, hospital
ASSAULT
4800 Wisconsin, knife, 1/21, 0230, sidewalk
BURGLARY
4300 Windom, 1/21, 0230, house
4400 Alton, 1/1, 1800, house
4500 41st, 1/2, 0830, house
4200 Jenifer, 1/9, 1100, house
4500 Van Ness, 1/1, 0014, house
4100 Fessenden 1/6, 1715, church
4600 River, 1/1, 1600, storage area
4000 Brandywine, 1/19, 1810, office (closed)
4000 Yuma, attempt, 1/6, 2300, church
THEFT - 13  (3 closed)
THEFT FROM AUTO - 6
STOLEN AUTO
3800 Windom, 1/12, 0100, street
3700 Van Ness, 1/15, 0001, street
3700 Yuma, 1/13, 2145, street
4500 Van Ness, attempt, 1/3, 0015, carport
SIMPLE ASSAULT
3900 Chesapeake, 1/18, 0930, school
4500 Wisconsin, 1/8, 2215, street
THREATS - 3900 Chesapeake, 1/9, 1430, school
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY - 5300 Wisconsin, 1/6, 0642, hotel
FRAUD - 5300 Wisconsin, 1/8, 1630, department store (closed)

TOTAL  -- 39



E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR 2D POLICE OFFICIALS
Recently a resident asked how to get in touch with several 2D officials.
I thought this an odd request since their addresses were on the CC: line
of a memo I sent him.  I have since learned that only the name shows up
in the CC: line, not the whole address.

To get hold of the following people via e-mail:

Lt. Mark Carter -- MPDCPSA202@...
Capt. Anthony Poteat -- Apoteat@...
Commander Peter Newsham (head of 2D) -- MPDC2DCMDR@...



MORE ON DEALING WITH CREDIT CARD FRAUD

**** From:  MPDC2DCMDR@... (Peter Newsham)
I will bring these issues regarding Check and Fraud to that attention of
Cmdr. Barret and A/Chief Broadbent.  This is not the first time that I
have heard this complaint.

**** From: Kathy Smith <Ksmith1804@...>
  To: MPDC2DCMDR@...
  Commander Newsham,  I'm glad you're bringing it to their attention. I
have a gut feeling, however, that it may be too few detectives chasing
too many cases -- the problem with wanting most officers on the street.

The larger issue here is that I want residents to understand that there
are other options than just waiting for a phone call that doesn't come.
I believe that if most people understand where to call when the first
call doesn't get results, there will be a more efficient flow of
information and people will not feel so helpless waiting...
But please do bring it to their attention.

RESPONSE TO ABOVE :
From: MPDC2DCMDR@...
I agree, and I have seen that many people are reluctant to talk to an
officer's supervisor.  There is a certain fear in dealing with the
police. I continuously push that same message, and I do agree with you.

**** From: Gucurtin@...
This happened to us about 7 years ago and we're still dealing with
it..but only when I apply for a new credit card.  At the time we got in
touch with TRW and they made sure that any new accounts applied for
would be checked by phone with us first.  We never even contacted the
local police. (TRW's a big credit checking company. I think they're
located in Texas.  Any bank or credit card company can get you the phone
number.)

****  From: Joanne Capper  <jcapper71@...>
Your message re: check and fraud prompted me to send you this note re: a
recent incident that I'm quite disturbed about and wonder if anyone else
has had a similar incident and is willing to pursue a collective legal
claim against the offender.

A few months ago I began receiving two magazines that I had not
subscribed to and wondered how they arrived.  I figured that maybe a
relative had subscribed for me, but didn't pay much attention.  After 3
months of receiving these magazines, I noticed two billings on my First
USA Visa card for each magazine, with an 800 number next to each
billing.  I was furious and immediately called the 800 number and of
course it was a recording offering me the option of accepting or
rejecting the charges and continuing the subscription.  I didn't wait
around for a "real person" option, but probably did try the "0" option.
I then called First USA - the number on the credit card statement - and
finally found out that the company that sent the magazines is a
subsidiary of First USA and that they participated in this instance of
what I feel is fraud.  It's also a Marriott collaboration, where you get
Marriott Hotel points with each dollar charged to the card.  Of course
I'm canceling the card and informing Marriott.

I had absolutely no luck with Check and Fraud, although they were polite
and gave me the number of the FBI - who they said was responsible for
this sort of thing.  The FBI gave me to the Secret Service!!  All said
that this activity may not be ethical, but is not against the law!!!  I
asked about a class action suit and the SS person said that that would
be possible.  While this is not an egregious crime - I'd rather have
this than be mugged - it is something that collective action could
probably put a stop to. I'd like to know if anyone else has had this
happen to them and if they'd like to pursue it.




PROBLEMS WITH THE U.S. MAIL
From: "Sally Haskell" <shaskell@...>
Last week we received pieces of mail that were sent in mid-November and
mid-December.  some of them had been through one of the  "sanitizing"
processes which I recognize from processed mail at my government
office.  The sanitizing process causes the mail to yellow and become
brittle. Yet the post office official line does not acknowledge that
this is happening. The USPS website even states that private mail in
Washington is unaffected, under the FAQ menu.  I called the USPS contact
number and was told that my mail is not affected.  I have tried calling
the Friendship post office, but can't even get the phone answered.

An official acknowledgement that our mail is affected would be helpful
when I explain to my daughter's college admissions offices that we
didn't know about January events or missing application items.  I wonder
if others have noticed.

--------
From KS -- We received a piece of mail like this about two or three
weeks ago. Clearly it had been sanitized.




SUPPORT GROUP SPONSORED BY IONA
From: Betsy4801@... (Betsy Mathiasen)
Members of a support group for primary care  takers of the chronically
ill and the demented would welcome new members. The group is sponsored
by Iona Senior Services and meets Thursdays from 10-11:30 at 4125
Albemarle St.,NW.  For further information please call Betsy Mathiasen
at 301-299-9022 or Margaret Johanson at 202-332-9585. Contributions are
welcome, but there is no fee."




GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
**** From: Bkravetz@...
If you are looking for a Golden Retriever, why not try Golden Rescue.
They ALWAYS have dogs that need a good home.  The phone # is
703-620-6593 and the web site is: http://www.grreat.org/



ANOTHER KIND OF PRINTER FIX
From: "Jim Holway" <JHolway1@...>
My new H-P Laser gave me an error message that it was unable to connect
after I'd used it three or four days.  I call them.  They sent a patch
immediately which solved the problem which was caused by Windows 98.



SOME RESPONSES TO "SKIN HEADS" AND WILSON HIGH

**** From: Slam13@...
While I abhor the fact that anyone is being targeted for any reason --
the flags being torn down -- I seriously doubt that "skinheads" at
Tenley are to blame.  First of all, as a Wilson mother who uses the
Tenleytown subway at that time, I know a number of the kids who hang
there.  They are black and white, male and female, and none that I know
are skinheads.  They hang there to pass time before some go home on the
subway while others walk.  I'm not saying its not a student, but unless
you have more proof please don't accuse/attack the kids.

**** From: "Thompson, David"  <David.Thompson@...>
Woodrow Wilson Senior High School takes pride in its diverse student
body. The school has taken great steps to ensure that we are good
neighbors.  Our staff contains several professionals who deal
specifically with hate, and intolerance.  We have several teachers whose
entire job is to deal with local school and community concerns.  Wilson
has several clubs, organizations, and classes that include, Alternatives
to Violence, Peer Mediation, Peer Counseling, Gay, Straight, Bisexual,
Lesbian Parent Teacher Student Alliance, Male and Female Initiative
clubs, and numerous international organizations.

Wilson SHS takes pride in it's academic achievements, with four National
Merit Semi-finalists, high ranking in the Washington Post's most
challenging high schools, and many early acceptances from Ivy-league
schools (including three from Harvard).  We do not take the education of
our students lightly. Last year our school gave 580 Advanced Placement
(AP) exams to 232 students in 21 subjects.  It is unfortunate that
because we are the Public High School in the neighborhood, that we get
blamed for all of the "evil" that occurs here.  As a resident of AU Park
and teacher at Wilson SHS, I take great pride in where I live and work.

I am curious as to how you reached the conclusion that the "skin heads"
congregated outside the Tenley Metro Station, were in fact "skin heads"
and were from Wilson.  I have consulted several of my colleagues,
counselors, administrators, and students, and none of them seem to know
who these "skin heads" are. Is it your conclusion that Wilson is the
home of the "skin heads" due to its proximity to the Tenleytown Metro
station, or do you have some other evidence?  Interestingly enough, many
students from other high schools in the area use the Tenleytown Metro
station and hang out where these "skin heads" do.  Many of these
students, with different personal preferences, attend the Georgetown Day
School, Sidwell Friends, National Cathedral School, and St Albans.  As
you may or may not be aware,  a large number of residents of this
neighborhood do not attend Wilson, but must travel by Subway to reach
their schools.

Wilson is doing all that it can to create a reputation for academics,
for being a good neighbor.  We know that we do fall short at times.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school (282-0120), our principal,
or me when you have concerns.  We here at Wilson would like to work with
you so that something of this kind does not continue or happen again.
We are very proactive and do respond to the communities concerns.
Sincerely,
David G. Thompson
Teacher, Computer Science
282-1176



CLARIFICATION ON RECYCLING MAGAZINES, STYROFOAM, ETC.
From: Michele.Wolin@...
I know they take glossy magazines ("typical" magazines, catalogs, Sunday
paper advertising inserts).  Just put them in paper bags or tie them,
like you do with newspapers.  They can be mixed in with newspapers,
i.e., you don't need to put them in separate bags.  They also take
office paper, so from that I suspect they would take journals
("non-glossy" magazines).
They also take corrugated cardboard.  If you want to call and ask, their
number is 645-8245.
Another recycling tip: most mailing stores, like Mailboxes, will gladly
take styrofoam peanuts.




AIRPLANE NOISE
From: "Gus Mehrdad" <gmehrdad@...>
I have been noticing that after the 9/11 tragedy, AU neighborhood has
been getting a lot of airplane traffic. In addition to the Ronald Reagan
Airport traffic which stops around 11 pm, we are getting airplane
traffic from Dulles Airport usually about 2 am to 7 am. This is getting
really annoying. I was wondering if you knew who to write to or if
anybody else has been taking any action on this issue also. Please let
me know.
Thanks, Gus Mehrdad.



COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: "Anthony/Barbara Chowney" <chowney@...>
  We are looking to replace our old natural gas furnace with a new,
energy-efficient one and would appreciate suggestions as to the most
efficient, energy-saving gas furnace as well as the names of reliable
contractors to remove our old furnace and install the new one.

**** From: "kayandpaul" <kayandpaul@...>
  Can anyone recommend someone to shovel snow; youth are fine.  Phone us
at 202-363-4581  or notify by e-mail kayandpaul@....  Thanks Kay
McClenon.

**** From: <aeichenberger@...>
SEEKING FREELANCE PERSON WITH EXCELLENT PHOTOSHOP SKILLS.
I am starting a business and am need of someone skilled in PhotoShop for
occasional projects. This person must have design skills and an
excellent sense of color. Must live in AU, Tenleytown, Friendship
Heights, Dupont Circle or Georgetown.  Must have a portfolio. Pay
commensurate with skills. Ann Eichenberger

**** From: "Maren Handler Siegel" <marenhs@...>
I'd like to announce the location and phone number of my new office in
Woodley Park?  I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years
of experience providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy to
adolescents and adults.  I have a Masters Degree in clinical social
work, and post graduate training in family and couples therapy.  My
licensure allows for insurance reimbursement, and I have day, evening
and weekend office hours. If anyone wants to contact me or learn more
about my practice, they can reach me at the information listed below.
Thanks.
Maren Handler Siegel, LICSW
2607 Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington D.C., 20008
(202) 320-5935  or  marenhsiegel@...

**** From: "G. Richard Reed" <DickReed@...>
My son Michael is back here from California and working in the
construction industry. Among many of his talents is building wood
radiator covers. Five years ago he  made six for our home.  It is
amazing how it changed the appearance of our home.  The hot water
heating systems are quite efficient, but the big iron radiators can be a
bit ugly.  In addition he has built home theater systems and small
computer networks, including "in wall" wiring for those systems. You can
contact him on  202-362-9029.

**** From: RedSage2@...  (Will Critzman)
Computer: Free to Good Home
We are in the possession of a fully functioning Macintosh Quandra 650:
keyboard, drivers, wires and all.  If you or anyone you know can provide
a warm and happy environment for our beloved computer, please email Will
at RedSage2@....

**** From: Andrew Strasfogel <squasher@...>
Free - Decent used men's and women's clothing, including business suits
and many T shirts and a used 286  computer and monitor (with
WordPerfect) for donation to a charitable cause.  Please call or email
me if you know to whom I can donate these.  Andrew Strasfogel,
squasher@..., 966-6194.

Northwest Voucher (1 or 2) - Good for RT travel anywhere in continental
Canada and US (including Alaska), Mexico, and Caribbean where NW
Airlines flies, through 12/20/2002.  Book your flight and the voucher is
transferrable when the ticket is issued.  W class (same as frequent
flier miles).  Asking $500 each.

**** From: Resident
Thank you for your exhaustive list of tradespeople.  I have to tell you
that we had a bad experience with Delbe company.  They sent a handyman
who was not qualified to do the work we specified, and then fought us
hard when we did not want to pay for his inadequate work.  They no
longer use this handyman, but we were still out a lot more money than we
thought we owed.  Please withhold my name.

**** From:  themail@...
From: David Sobelsohn, dsobelso@...
You can buy coupons for movie tickets for $5.25 per ticket plus 50 cents
per order postage and handling, good for one year from date of purchase
except for the first ten days of the run, by calling the Department of
Agriculture at 720-ESRA. I think other federal agencies (e.g. the FCC)
have the same deal, and you needn't have any connection to the federal
government to buy
these coupons.

**** From:  themail@...
From: Bill Adler, billonline@...
I thought I'd let you know that there's a new, local flying club based
at Maryland Airport (2W5). Club members share a 2001 Cessna 172SP, fully
loaded with all the latest avionics, including a 2-axis autopilot
coupled to the GPS. I've just joined. If you're interested, there's more
information at http://www.lrn2fly.com. Or you can call ATC at
301-248-1480. The club and plane will move back to Potomac Airfield
(VKX) when Potomac reopens, which will be very soon.





PARKING GARAGE
From:   Donald E McMullin <dmcmullin@...>
FROM THE DESK OF FATHER HART (From St. Ann's Church Bulletin - 20 Jan
'02)
"  _  it appears that American University is planning to build a 250
space parking garage and an expanded ground parking lot on the south
side of Yuma Street and the east side of 42nd Street. The Zoning Board
has given the University permission to build in spite of the fact that
an agreement by which American University obtained the property from
Immaculata High School, strictly forbade them from building any new
structures on the site. It seems that the Zoning Board has decided to
ignore this contingency clause by which American University is legally
bound. The entrance to the garage will be on Yuma Street, almost
directly opposite the alley by which our children enter and exit St.
Ann's Academy. If you have had the misfortune to be on Yuma Street when
school lets out, you know well the bottleneck that is created by the
buses and cars that must  come to a standstill when the children are
dismissed. My concern, and a concern that is shared by our Parish
Pastoral Council, is 250 and more cars entering and exiting the proposed
garage will only exacerbate this problem and prove more dangerous to our
children. Several of our parishioners and neighbors have been actively
fighting this proposal. In view of our defeat in terms of the Zoning
Board ruling, we are turning directly to you to enlist your support
against American University's refusal to abide by the legal agreement
between them and the citizens of Tenleytown. If you are willing to go on
record as opposing the building of a parking garage on Yuma Street, or
to see how you can help in this serious problem, I urge you to contact
Mr. Tony Byrne, 4205 Warren Street, NW, telephone: 202-966-8759. He and
AI Peter, one of our parishioners, are well acquainted with the
development and status of American University's proposal. In appealing
this ruling we have to be able to demonstrate that a large portion of
our parish is opposing the parking garage. It would also be of great
help to generate some publicity about this proposal. If you have any
"ins" with people in the DC Government or in the news media, I would
appreciate very much your informing them of this situation.  _  "




PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE U.S. ARMY
"Henry, Theodore J NAB02" <Theodore.J.Henry@...>
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District
Spring Valley Restoration Advisory Board
Membership Solicitation

The Department of the Army recognizes the importance of stakeholder
participation in the Defense Environmental Restoration Program.
Therefore, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District
established the Spring Valley Restoration Advisory Board (RAB).  The RAB
was created to improve public participation in the environmental
restoration of the Formerly Used Defense Site property at Spring Valley.

The RAB currently has two vacancies.  Let this notice serve as
solicitation for applications to fill those vacancies.

The RAB includes community members who reflect the diverse interests of
the local community.  RAB members are asked to review and comment on
plans and technical documents relating to the ongoing environmental
studies and restoration activities at Spring Valley.  RAB members have
the opportunity to provide comments that may accelerate the
restoration.  Members also serve as liaisons between the community and
the Baltimore District and need to be available to meet with community
members and/or groups.  Community RAB members receive no compensation
for their service.  RAB meetings are open to the public.

Application forms can be obtained by calling the Baltimore District
Public Affairs Office at 410-962-2809 or logging onto the Spring Valley
Website at:
http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/projects/WashingtonDC/springvalley.htm
Once on the web site "click" the Restoration Advisory Board button and
then the RAB Application Form button.

Members will be expected to serve one or two-year terms and attend
monthly RAB meetings.  Forms will be reviewed by the RAB Selection
Committee, which consists of Spring Valley residents. This committee
will then make recommendations to the Col. Charles J. Fiala, Jr.,
Commander of the Baltimore District, who will review and approve the
list in consultation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
the Washington DC Department of Health.

Applications must be received no later than February 6, 2002 to be
considered for selection.


--END--

COMMUNIT-E
January 18, 2002


PROBLEM WITH CONTACTING MPD'S CHECK & FRAUD UNIT

In the issue of COMMUNIT-E that I put out today, I suggested calling
MPD's Check and Fraud Unit at 727-4159. This was in response to the
question of how to report credit card fraud, identity theft, etc. This
issue came up because a resident had attempted to report such an
incident via phone, presumably to Police Communications, and said she
got the run-around.

I just got a second e-mail from the same resident's husband:
"Hi Kathy.  My wife called the number you suggested and left two
messages. No one has returned her call." (I had given him this phone
number several days ago, before this newsletter came out, but I don't
know when she tried to call Check & Fraud.)

I again called 2D and spoke to Lt. Joseph  Trippi, who is in charge of
the 2D Detectives. His solution, for the time being until this problem
is fixed, is the following:

First, try to contact Check & Fraud Unit on 727-4159. If you don't reach
anyone and if you live in 2D, call the 2D Detectives office on 282-0043
and ask to speak to "an official".  It is important that you ask for "an
official"; don't try to give a report to the first person who answers
the phone, even if he or she is a detective. Explain that you already
tried to contact Check and Fraud and no one answered or returned you
call.

I would add that if you still don't get a response, contact any or all
of the following in 2D:
1.) Lt. Mark Carter, 282-0038, MPDCPSA202@...
2.) One of the 2D Captains on 282-0032, whoever's on duty.  If you send
an e-mail, send it to Captain Anthony Poteat on Apoteat @aol.com
3.) Commander Peter Newsham on 282-0042, MPDC2DCMDR@...

It may take a little while to get connected to a Check & Fraud
detective, but hopefully you won't be left in limbo until someone
answers your call if you try these other routes when you can't reach
Check & Fraud.


--END--

COMMUNIT-E
January 18, 2002



DEALING WITH IDENTITY THEFT
From:  Daniel Radack <radack@...>
Recently, someone tried to apply for a credit card using my wife's
maiden name and her social security number. They did this twice and
listed an address in SW DC/. The credit card companies contacted my wife
to verify - that's how we found out. My wife tried to file a police
report but got the run around on the phone. Where should she file a
police report in DC?

ANSWER FROM KS: Dan, I spoke to one of the detectives at 2D and he
suggested you call the MPD's Check and Fraud Unit at 727-4159. Speak to
one of this unit's detectives.

Also, you might want to check out the website of the Identity Theft
Resource Center at www.idtheftcenter.org. Linda Foley is the Executive
Director. Identity theft is a growing crime and we all need to be
careful about what we toss in the trash or tell anyone over the phone. I
have heard of  instances where car thieves used identity theft to obtain
duplicate keys to cars from car dealerships. They then went to those
cars where they were parked on the street  and drove them away.

I'd also suggest: Don't carry your checkbook with you. Just put a few
checks in your wallet and have the numbers of those checks noted
somewhere else. Don't leave checkbooks in plain sight in your house when
workmen or other visitors are around. I've heard of people stealing one
or two checks from the back of a checkbook. The owner didn't know until
they were cashed.

Check monthly credit card bills very carefully to make sure every
purchase is legit. Strangers all over the place see our credit card
numbers. The system works because of general honesty  but mostly because
of extreme vigilance on the part of the credit card owner.




IF YOU DON'T WANT PEOPLE COMING TO YOUR DOOR, SOLICITING . . .
From time to time I hear about or observe strangers at our doors asking
for money for various causes. They keep coming back because they are
encouraged by being rewarded for their efforts. There's nothing wrong
with saying "NO".  In fact, most of these folks expect that the answer
will be NO. They are pleasantly surprised when we give them something. I
encourage you to consistently say NO and to give only to those causes
that you choose and initiate contact with. You'd be doing your neighbors
a favor.




LAST BOOK SALE AT TENLEY LIBRARY BEFORE REBUILDING
COMMUNITY INPUT ON REBUILD TO BE REQUESTED
From:  Marthans@...
The Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library announce their LAST
semi-annual used book sale, Saturday, April 20 from 12-4pm (as always,
special preview sale from 11-12 for members of the Friends).  The Tenley
Branch has been slated to be rebuilt, so this will be our last sale
until after construction has been complete (the library will remain open
until construction begins, probably sometime in early 2004).  We are
accepting book donations at the library the first Saturday of every
month (10am-2pm) until the sale. Anyone interested in volunteering,
please contact Martha Saccocio at MarthaNS@....  Community input
meetings for the rebuild will be held in April or May.




RESPONSE REGARDING THEFTS AND VANDALISM ON ALBEMARLE
From:  "V. Ploumpis" <vploumpis@...> (Valerie Ploumpis)
Thanks for including information about our flag thefts (8 so far) in the
most recent newsletter.

But the most significant element of our problem was left  -- we are a
two-mom, two-child family who lives at the corner of Reno and Albemarle
and it is our rainbow flags (a symbol of gay freedom) that keep getting
stolen.  There is nothing random about these thefts at all -- neighbors
up and down the street have American flags, Santa flags, etc., and
theirs are never stolen.

Last night, by latest example, I got home at 11:30 pm and our flag
(still on the pole) had been ripped out of the bracket and thrown on the
lawn.  My partner and I firmly believe that the skinheads are targeting
us because we are a gay family -- no one else is being harassed except
others they don't like (diplomats, for example).

The reason that the wide sidewalk in front of the Tenleytown Metro is a
huge and informal hang-out for skinheads is because many attend Wilson
High School.




HELP FOR A DESERVING COLLEGE STUDENT
From: "Stephen Posniak" <sposniak@...>
Alexios Monopolis, a Junior at Dartmouth College, is working on an
internship at the National Geographic Society through the end of March.
Alexios is an experienced outdoorsman and camper, so, as he puts it, "I
(i.e. his family) live outside Baltimore and plan on going back there
most weekends, so basically all I'm looking for is a floor to sleep on
and a roof over my head from mid January to the end of March." (He is
hoping to find place near the Van Ness UDC, Tenleytown, or Friendship
Heights Metrorail stations.)

On September 11, Alexios was driving to Dulles Airport to depart for a
fall term conservation project in the Greek and (former) Yugoslav
wilderness when he heard about the attacks on the radio. His flight was
cancelled, so Alexios decided to take a train up to New York and try to
help.

When he got to the World Trade Center site, Alexios was quickly enlisted
in one of the ad-hoc rescue teams. As described in the Dartmouth
newspaper, "the manner in which the buildings fell created many pockets
and open spaces where survivors could have been,..To investigate these
pockets, volunteers first removed buckets of debris, and when they could
remove no more, someone would be lowered into the caves caused by the
wreckage. His lean physique meant that Monopolis was often the one sent
on one of these dangerous searches. `Since I always happened to be the
skinniest individual on the scene, I was the one that they would tie a
lifeline to and lower into the rubble." You can read the complete
article about Alexios's experience at:
http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?aid=200110080104
Alexios can be contacted at:  Alexios.N.Monopolis@...




FREE PRINTER FIX
My HP LazerJet printer was feeding multiple sheets of paper into the
slot at one time. I was about to spend major bucks to get it fixed or
replaced when I discovered on the HP web site that they would, if
requested, send me a free device that fixes the problem. It's easy to
install and did the trick, at no cost to me. If you're having a similar
problem, the HP web address is www.hp.com -- KS




ANC3F 2002 OFFICERS AND MEETING SCHEDULE
From:  webmaster@...
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3F --  North Cleveland Park and Forest
Hills
Officers for 2002:
Chair - Cathy Wiss
Vice Chair - Phil Kogan
Secretary - David J. Bardin
Treasurer - Doug Mitchell

Meeting Schedule 2002
Meetings  at 7:30pm
February 19 (Tuesday) - Social Room, Van Ness South, 3003 Van Ness
Street. N.W.
March 18 - Washington Home and Hospice, 3720 Upton Street, N.W.
April 15 - Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, 3920 Alton Place, N.W.
May 20 - Capital Memorial Church, 3150 Chesapeake Street, N.W.
June 17 - Capital Memorial Church, 3150 Chesapeake Street, N.W.
July 15 - meeting if necessary
August 19 - meeting if necessary
September 17 (Tuesday) - Capital Memorial Church, 3150 Chesapeake
Street, N.W.
October 21 - Capital Memorial Church, 3150 Chesapeake Street, N.W.
November 18 - Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, N.W., 3920 Alton Place,
N.W.
December 16 - meeting if necessary

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3F, Post Office Box 39290,  Washington,
D.C. 20016
202 362-6120,  Fax 202 686-7237,  e-mail: anc3f@...,
www.anc3f.org




COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** FREE: Several year's worth of  "The American Economic Review" and
"The Journal of Economic Perspectives".   I'll even deliver them to your
door.  Otherwise,  they go in the trash -- KS

**** From: Fds3987649@...  (Francis D'silva)
My Mother, who just retired from Sibley Hospital as a Nursing Assistant,
is looking for a job in  Elderly/Home Care on part-time/or on call basis
when required,  (full-time if required in NorthWest area). She is
available right away, she could be reached at 202-244-7532. Her name is:
Lina Dsilva.

**** From: "Ciccone, Anthony" <Anthony.Ciccone@...>
We're looking for a new dog (preferably Golden) but haven't seen any
puppy stuff in your column recently.  If you hear of anything along
those lines, please pass it along.

**** From: "Jane G. Mahaffie" <jjmahaffie@...>
Great opportunity for teen needing community service hours!
The Jubilee Support Alliance is a non-profit organization that raises
funds for Jubilee Housing.  Jubilee Housing provides 284 apartments for
rent at reduced rent in Adams Morgan neighborhood.  JSA needs a
volunteer (4-6 hours per week) to help with administrative duties
(update database, assist with notices, invoices, etc.) under direction
of Executive Director. Office on Columbia Road in Adams Morgan.  If
would like to volunteer call Stephanie Sheldon at 328-2498.

**** From: "kayandpaul" <kayandpaul@...> (Kay McClenon)
For anyone whose trees need work or removal, I recommend M&M Tree
Service, owned by David Merritt, Jr.  His rates are reasonable, his work
is professional, he and his crew are polite and punctual.  Phone free
877-520-1515.

**** From: Karen & Dan Rosenthal <kdrofwdc@...>
From:  tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
On Tree movers:  we used Ace Tree Movers, 301-258-0008, to remove a 20
ft Holly tree from our yard.  They did an incredible job, very quick &
cleaned up well.  And, the best part, is they did it for free, because
they then turn around & sell the tree.  Highly recommended.

**** From: Andrew S. Huang <vze2wk69@...>
Reply-To: ashuang@...
Does anybody know of a good service to install water heaters?  Also, do
we need to get some sort of permit to have an installation done?

**** From: "Ghita Levine" <ghita@...>
  CC: "Buchanan, Joan" <jbuchanan@...>
If you or anyone you know is looking for a housesitter, friends of folks
in this community are looking for a place for three or four nights a
week. They live in Annapolis and work part-time in N.Virginia, so they
would be very easy on the house, and of course, willing to pay. Contact
Ghita@... or call (703) 528-1902, ext. 3039 daytime or (410)
544-4181 evenings.

**** From: "otterboystanley" <s.weiser@...>
From:  tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
I am contemplating putting a home theater system into my house, which
would involve putting some new speaker up on my walls.  I think I will
need some advice and also help with running of speaker wires and
mounting of speakers.  Can any of you recommend someone who specializes
in such work, or at least is good at it?  If that person can also offer
some advice on equipment, that would be a plus.




SAVE THE AVALON THEATER

**** From:  "Hazard, Katherine" <Katherine.Hazard@...>
I thought people in the neighborhood might be interested in the attached
online petition to:  "Save The Avalon Theater" hosted on the web by
PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition service, at:
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/ATP/

**** From: "Bob Zich" <bzich@...>
The Avalon Theater Project (ATP) is making progress towards its goal of
reopening the Avalon Theater as a vibrant film and arts center. It has
begun lease negotiations with Douglas Development Corporation.  ATP
incorporated on November 14, 2001 as a non-profit and submitted a IRS
501(c)3  application in December. It has drafted a business plan,
secured endorsements and support from both organizations and individuals
and begun forging ties with other local arts groups. It is beginning to
apply to foundations for seed money and anticipates expanding its fund
raising efforts as lease negotiations move forward. If all goes well,
the Avalon could re-open around year's end.




OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE OF WASHINGTON CLINIC SITE
From:  "Betsey Kuhn" <bkuhn@...>
We live at 4211 Military Rd. NW and our property abuts the proposed
development of the Washington Clinic by Stonebridge Associates. We would
like to register our opposition to the proposed zoning change.  We agree
with the reasons cited by our neighbors, Elinor Green and Joel Hunter.
The proposed apartment building is out of proportion with residential
character of the neighborhood, the serious traffic problems that
currently exist on Military Rd. will only be exacerbated, and the
Maryland-side development needs to be considered.

We would also like to mention another issue.  The proposed apartment
house will destroy one of the only open spaces in the neighborhood, the
area between the Washington Clinic and the Lisner Home and the abandoned
Belt Road.  This area is heavily used by people going to the Metro,
dog-walkers and families.  It also supports the commercial development
in the area.  I often see husbands and wives with children waiting for
their spouses who are shopping in the area.  This area functions as a
refuge for many people.

For all these reasons, we oppose the massive apartment being proposed to
replace the Washington Clinic and hope zoning officials will not approve
the change in zoning.

Sincerely,
Betsey and Steven Kuhn




EXCERPTS FROM HAROLD BRAZIL'S NEWSLETTER
For entire newsletter, contact:
"White, Jessica (COUNCIL)" <JWHITE@...>
EMAIL: hbrazil@... or visit our website:
www.haroldbrazil.com

Restaurant Week Returns!  January 14-27, 2002. Over 70 restaurants are
participating in the event, and will offer special lunch and dinner
menus priced at $20.02 and $30.02 for three-course meals.  A complete
list of restaurants participating in Restaurant Week is available at
www.haroldbrazil.com.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation launched a scholarship program that will
benefit local, deserving college seniors.  College seniors who are
residents of DC, Maryland and Virginia and intend to pursue professional
degrees are eligible to receive up to $50,000 a year for up to six
years.  Applications for the 2002-2003 academic year must be received by
February 1, 2002.  The forms can be downloaded at
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org.  More information is also available at
1-800-498-6478.



FOR ANAGRAMFANS
An Anagram, as you know, is a word or phrase made by transposing or
rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Dormitory --  Dirty Room
Desperation --  A Rope Ends It
The Morse Code -- Here Come Dots
Slot Machines -- Cash Lost in 'em
Animosity -- Is No Amity
Snooze Alarms  -- Alas! No More Z's
Alec Guinness -- Genuine Class
The Public Art Galleries --  Large Picture Halls, I Bet
A Decimal Point -- I'm a Dot in Place
The Earthquakes  --  That Queer Shake
Eleven plus two  --  Twelve plus one
Contradiction   --  Accord not in it

To be or not to be: that is the question, whether tis  nobler in the
mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous  fortune."

The Anagram: "In one of the Bard's best-thought-of tragedies, our
insistent hero, Hamlet, queries on two fronts about how life turns
rotten."

And for the grand finale:
"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."   - Neil
Armstrong

The Anagram:  "A thin man ran; makes a large stride, left planet, pins
flag on moon!  On to Mars!"


--END--

On Tree movers:  we used Ace Tree Movers, 301-258-0008, to remove a 20
ft Holly tree from our yard.  They did an incredible job, very quick &
cleaned up well.  And, the best part, is they did it for free, because
they then turn around & sell the tree.  Highly recommended.

On home theater, I know that Myer-Emco on Wisconsin does this sort of
custom installation, though they're probably expensive.  Graffitti
probably does as well.



On Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at 01:20 AM, tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
wrote:

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> Topics in this digest:
>
>       1. Re: Digest Number 5 - christmas decorations??
>            From: Anji Henderson <vual7@...>
>       2. Help for a Deserving College Student
>            From: "buddydc1" <buddydc1@...>
>       3. Home theater advice?
>            From: "otterboystanley" <s.weiser@...>
>       4. Tree trimming/removal
>            From: "otters4u" <otters4u@...>
>       5. Re: Help for a Deserving College Student
>            From: "steveposniak" <sposniak@...>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 1
>    Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 21:55:35 -0800 (PST)
>    From: Anji Henderson <vual7@...>
> Subject: Re: Digest Number 5 - christmas decorations??
>
> ________________________________
>> Subject: COMMUNIT-E -- January 14, 2002
>>
>> HAVE YOU HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM OR KNOW ANYTHING
>> ABOUT THIS
>> SITUATION?
>> Lately a lot of stealing has been going in the
>> neighborhood (3700-3800
>> block of Albemarle St). Someone is going around
>> stealing flags from
>> houses and stole large Christmas decorations.
>
> Does anyone know what type of "large Christmas
> decorations"??
>
> Anji
> ________________________________
>
> =====
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> Message: 2
>    Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 14:26:18 -0000
>    From: "buddydc1" <buddydc1@...>
> Subject: Help for a Deserving College Student
>
> From:
> Steve Posniak
> sposniak@...
> (Former ANC-3E-01 Commissioner)
>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Alexios Monopolis, a Junior at Dartmouth College, is working on an
> internship at theNational Geographic Society through the end of
> March. Alexios is an experienced outdoorsman and camper, so, as he
> puts it, "I (i.e. his family) live outside Baltimore and plan on
> going back there most weekends, so basically all I'm looking for is a
> floor to sleep on and a roof over my head from mid January to the end
> of March." (He is hoping to find place near the Van Ness UDC,
> Tenleytown, or Friendship Heights Metrorail stations.)
>
> On September 11, Alexios was driving to Dulles Airport to depart for
> a fall term conservation project in the Greek and (former) Yugoslav
> wilderness when he heard about the attacks on the radio. His flight
> was cancelled, so Alexios decided to take a train up to New York and
> try to help.
>
> When he got to the World Trade Center site, Alexios was quickly
> enlisted in one of the ad-hoc rescue teams. As described in the
> Dartmouth newspaper, "the manner in which the buildings fell created
> many pockets and open spaces where survivors could have been,..To
> investigate these pockets, volunteers first removed buckets of
> debris, and when they could remove no more, someone would be lowered
> into the caves caused by the wreckage. His lean physique meant that
> Monopolis was often the one sent on one of these dangerous
> searches. `Since I always happened to be the skinniest individual on
> the scene, I was the one that they would tie a lifeline to and lower
> into the rubble." You can read the complete article about Alexios's
> experience at:  http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?
> aid=200110080104
>
> .
>
> Alexios can be contacted at: . Alexios.N.Monopolis@...    .
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 3
>    Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:29:15 -0000
>    From: "otterboystanley" <s.weiser@...>
> Subject: Home theater advice?
>
> I am contemplating putting a home theater system into my house, which
> would involve putting some new speaker up on my walls.  I think I will
> need some advice and also help with running of speaker wires and
> mounting of speakers.  Can any of you recommend someone who
> specializes in such work, or at least is good at it?  If that person
> can also offer some advice on equipment, that would be a plus.
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 4
>    Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 20:48:53 -0000
>    From: "otters4u" <otters4u@...>
> Subject: Tree trimming/removal
>
> Any recommendations for arborists on tree trimming and removal
> services?
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
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> Message: 5
>    Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 00:22:03 -0000
>    From: "steveposniak" <sposniak@...>
> Subject: Re: Help for a Deserving College Student
>
> The complete URL for viewing the article referenced below is:
> < http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?aid=200110080104 >
>
> Alexios's complete e-mail address is:
> < alexios.n.monopolis@... >
> --- In tenleytown@y..., "buddydc1" <buddydc1@m...> wrote:
>> From:
>> Steve Posniak
>> sposniak@e...
>> (Former ANC-3E-01 Commissioner)
>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>> Alexios Monopolis, a Junior at Dartmouth College, is working on an
>> internship at theNational Geographic Society through the end of
>> March. Alexios is an experienced outdoorsman and camper, so, as he
>> puts it, "I (i.e. his family) live outside Baltimore and plan on
>> going back there most weekends, so basically all I'm looking for is
> a
>> floor to sleep on and a roof over my head from mid January to the
> end
>> of March." (He is hoping to find place near the Van Ness UDC,
>> Tenleytown, or Friendship Heights Metrorail stations.)
>>
>> On September 11, Alexios was driving to Dulles Airport to depart for
>> a fall term conservation project in the Greek and (former) Yugoslav
>> wilderness when he heard about the attacks on the radio. His flight
>> was cancelled, so Alexios decided to take a train up to New York and
>> try to help.
>>
>> When he got to the World Trade Center site, Alexios was quickly
>> enlisted in one of the ad-hoc rescue teams. As described in the
>> Dartmouth newspaper, "the manner in which the buildings fell created
>> many pockets and open spaces where survivors could have been,..To
>> investigate these pockets, volunteers first removed buckets of
>> debris, and when they could remove no more, someone would be lowered
>> into the caves caused by the wreckage. His lean physique meant that
>> Monopolis was often the one sent on one of these dangerous
>> searches. `Since I always happened to be the skinniest individual on
>> the scene, I was the one that they would tie a lifeline to and lower
>> into the rubble." You can read the complete article about Alexios's
>> experience at:  http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?
>> aid=200110080104
>>
>> .
>>
>> Alexios can be contacted at: . Alexios.N.Monopolis@d...    .
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http://www.crimereports.com/states/dc/d2/Jnry_4_9.html

January 4 - 9, 2002 Report
**Reports are considered preliminary and are not intended as final
data until verified**

PSA 201
1/4/2002
1100 Hours
THEFT - 1
5100 Block CONNECTICUT AVE NW
C1 REPORTS S2 APPROACHED HER WITH A BAG OF MONEY AND S1 CONVINCED C1
TO GIVE THEM THE LISTED MONEY AND THEY WOULD SPLIT THE BAG MONEY WITH
C1.
$347
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--
PSA 201
1/7/2002
1230 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
5400 Block CONNECTICUT AVE NW
C1 REPORTS FOR LEGUM & NORMAN INC, THAT THE AUTO WAS ENTERED BY
PRYING THE SIDE DOOR AND THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN.
DEWALT PWR DRILLS,SAW,HILTE ROTARY HAM
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--
PSA 201
1/8/2002
0945 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
2900 Block ALBEMARLE ST NW
C1 REPORTS THE HOME WAS ENTERED BY UNKNOWN PERSON PRYING THE REAR
DOOR AND THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN.
IBM LAPTOP COMPUTER SER#78C2220
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--
PSA 201
1/8/2002
1145 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 1
3800 Block LEGATION ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR STEPHEN PALMER ELECTRIC THAT THE AUTO WAS ENTERED BY
PRYING THE DOOR LOCK AND THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN.
HAMMER DRILL, SAW
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--
PSA 201
1/8/2002
1500 Hours
THEFT - 2
5500 Block CONNECTICUT AVE NW
CLOSED CASE:
S1: WM 48 YRS./ THEFT-2
PERSONAL HYGEINE PRODUCTS
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--
PSA 201
1/8/2002
1800 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
6900 Block 32ND ST NW
C1 REPORTS THE AUTO WAS ENTERED BY BREAKING THE RIGHT REAR VENT
WINDOW AND THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN.
ASHTRAY W/$3 CASH (COINS)
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--
PSA 202
1/2/2002
1900 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
4000 Block BRANDYWINE ST NW
C1 REPORT THE AUTO WAS ENTERED IN AN UNKNOWNN0WN MANNER AND THE
LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN.
WALLET, $65 CASH, ID, ATM/CR.CARDS
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--
PSA 202
1/3/2002
0700 Hours
THEFT - 2
4300 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS FOR D.C. GOV'T FIRE DEPARTMENT, THAT THE LISTED PROPERTY
WAS STOLEN FROM THE BASEMENT OF THE FIRE HOUSE BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S).
FACE SHIELD/ HELMET
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--
PSA 202
1/4/2002
0700 Hours
Assault With A Deadly Weapon - OTHER
5300 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 AND C2 REPORTS THAT S1 GOT INTO HIS VEHICLE AND STEERED THE
VEHICLE TOWARD C1. C1 RAN UP ONTO THE SIDEWALK TO AVOID BEING STRUCK.
C1 AND C2 FEARED S1 AND BELIEVED HE WILL DO THEM HARM. (ADW CAR)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--
PSA 202
1/4/2002
1915 Hours
THEFT - 2
5300 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THAT UNKNOWN PERSON STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY OFF THE REAR
OF C1'S CHAIR.
FANNY PACK, $120 CASH, KEYS, WALLET
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--
PSA 202
1/5/2002
2230 Hours
BURGLARY - 1
4300 Block WINDOM PL NW
C1 REPORTS HE DISCOVERED A MISSING WINDOW PANE AND THE FRONT DOOR
UNLOCKED AND OPEN. NOTHING REPORTED MISSING.
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--
PSA 202
1/6/2002
1715 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
4100 Block FESSENDEN ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR ST.MARY'S ARMENIAN CHURCH, THAT THE PREMISES WERE
ENTERED W/O FORCE THRU THE REAR DOOR. OFFICES WERE PRIED OPENED &
RANSACKED. THE SAFE WAS ALSO PRIED OPENED & THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS
STOLEN.
UNKNOWN AMT CASH
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--
PSA 202
1/6/2002
2300 Hours
BURGLARY - ATTEMPT
4000 Block YUMA ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR ST.ANNE'S CHURCH, THAT UNKNOWN PERSON(S) ATTEMPTED TO
ENTER THE RECTORY BY BREAKING THE GLASS ON THE SIDE DOOR. C1 WAS
UPSTAIRS, ASLEEP AT THE TIME.
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--
PSA 202
1/8/2002
120000 Hours
THEFT - 1
4600 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS S1 AND S2 TRICKED HER INTO WITHDRAWING AND GIVING THEM THE
LISTED PROPERTY. (THEFT/TRICK)
$13,500.
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--
PSA 202
1/9/2002
1100 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
4200 Block JENIFER ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR C2..C5, THAT THE HOME WAS ENTERED BY FORCING THE
BASEMENT WINDOW AND THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN. S1/S2 FLED IN A
RED CAB W/WHT LTRS.
32"TV,COMPUTERS,KENWD STEREO,DVD PLYRS
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--
PSA 203
1/5/2002
0900 Hours
FRAUD - -
5300 Block ARIZONA AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THAT S1 RECEIVED A CREDIT CARD IN HIS NAME, BUT ON C1'S
ACCONT NUMBER, WITHOUT C1'S PERSMISSION AND USED SAME TO MAKE
CHARGES.
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--
PSA 203
1/7/2002
1500 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
4500 Block MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
C1 REPORTS FOR WESLEY THEOLOGICAL THAT THE PREMISES WERE ENTERED BY
UNKNOWN PERSON PRYING THE REAR WINDOW. THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN
FROM AN UNLOCKED OFFICE.
$25
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--
PSA 203
1/7/2002
2300 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
4600 Block SEDGWICK ST NW
C1 REPORTS THE AUTO WAS ENTERED THROUGH AN UNLOCKED DOOR AND THE
LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN. THE FRONT FOG LIGHT WAS ALSO BROKEN.
ASSORTED KEYS
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--
PSA 203
1/8/2002
2000 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
4500 Block MACARTHUR BLVD NW
C1 REPORTS FOR PALISADE MARKET, THAT THE PREMISES WERE ENTERED BY
UNKNOWN PERSON(S) BREAKING THE FRONT DOOR GLASS AND THE LISTED
PROPERTY WAS STOLEN.
$30 CASH,BEER,CIGARETTES,DETERGENT
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--
PSA 204
1/3/2002
2200 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
3000 Block MACOMB ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR C2, THAT THE LISTED TAGS WERE STOLEN OFF THE AUTO BY
UNKNOWN PERSON(S).
(2) TAGS  MD/JSZ-620
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--
PSA 204
1/4/2002
1800 Hours
THEFT - 1
2500 Block CALVERT ST NW
C1 REPORTS UNKNOWN PERSON STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY WHEN IT WAS LEFT
UNATTENDED. C1 HAD SEVERAL GUEST AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE.
(TELEPHONE REPORTING UNIT REPORT)
EARRINGS
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--
PSA 204
1/4/2002
2030 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
3000 Block SEDGWICK ST NW
C1 REPORTS THAT UNKNOWN PERSON SMASHES THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW  OF
HIS VEHICLE,AND STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY.
AIR BAG, (PASSENGER SIDE)
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--
PSA 204
1/4/2002
2300 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
3000 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THAT UNKNOWN PERSON ENTERED HER PREMISE IN AN UNKNOWN
MANNER AND STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY.THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF FORCE
ENTRY.
PLAYSTATION, (SONY) GAMES (4)
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--
PSA 204
1/5/2002
1700 Hours
STOLEN AUTO - -
2700 Block 29TH ST NW
C1 REPORTS THAT UNKNOWN PERSON STOLE THE LISTED VEHICLE. C1 LOST THE
VEHICLE KEYS PRIOR TO THE THEFT.
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--
PSA 204
1/6/2002
0100 Hours
BURGLARY - 1
3400 Block 30TH ST NW
C1 REPORTS THAT WHILE SLEEPING IN THE LOWER LEVEL, UNKNOWN PERSON(S)
ENTERED THE HOME VIA UNSECURED SECOND FLOOR WINDOW. NOTHING APPEARED
TO BE STOLEN.
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--
PSA 204
1/6/2002
1810 Hours
THEFT - 2
3500 Block CONNECTICUT AVE NW
CLOSED CASE:
S1: BM 11-15-59/THEFT-2
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--
PSA 204
1/8/2002
1145 Hours
THEFT - 2
2600 Block WOODLEY RD NW
C1 REPORTS THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN WHEN LEFT UNATTENDED UNDER
A TABLE IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM.
CART, CELLPHONE, COMPUTER DISKS
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--
PSA 204
1/9/2002
1130 Hours
SIMPLE ASSAULT - ASSAULT
4100 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 AND C2 BOTH REPORT THAT ONE PUSHED THE OTHER AS WELL AS THREW
COFFEE. (CRISS-CROSS, WARRANT TO BE APPLIED FOR)
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--
PSA 204
12/12/2001
1230 Hours
THEFT - 2
3900 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN FROM HER PURSE WHEN IT WAS
LEFT UNATTENDED BENEATH THE DESK IN THE COMPUTER ROOM.
$60 CASH
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--
PSA 204
12/21/2001
1500 Hours
THEFT - 2
3900 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS FOR SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL, THAT THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS
STOLEN FROM THE CLASSROOM BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S).
SCALE
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--
PSA 204
12/28/2001
1820 Hours
STOLEN AUTO - -
3300 Block CONNECTICUT AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THE LISTED AUTO WAS STOLEN BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S). (1D)
89 TOYT CORO SIL 4D  MD/413AFS
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--
PSA 204
5/24/2001
1400 Hours
THEFT - 1
3900 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS FOR SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL, THAT THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS
STOLEN FROM THE CLASSROOM BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S).
STEREO CASS/PLYR
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--
PSA 205
1/5/2002
2240 Hours
BURGLARY - 1 ARMED
2900 Block Q ST NW
C1 REPORTS GOING TO THE KITCHEN WHEN S1 CAME UP BEHIND HER AND PUT A
HAND OVER HER MOUTH. C1 OFFERED MONEY AND S1 TOOK THE LISTED
PROPERTY. S1 FLED. S1 SMASHED A WINDOW TO GAIN ENTRY.
CAMERA, $100 CASH, ASSORTED JEWELRY
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--
PSA 205
1/6/2002
1845 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
1600 Block 28TH ST NW
C1 REPORTS THAT UNKNOWN PERSON PRIED OPEN THE PASSENGER WINDOW TO HIS
VEHICLE AND STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY.
SONY CD PLAYER, 22-ASSORTED CDs
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--
PSA 205
1/6/2002
2300 Hours
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY (DAMAGE COSTS UNDER $200) - PROPERTY
2300 Block P ST NW
C1 REPORTS THAT UNKNOWN PERSON(S) BROKE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW
OF HER AUTO (98 FORD EXPL) WITH A ROCK.
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--
PSA 206
1/4/2002
1200 Hours
THEFT - 2
3000 Block M ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR APOTHECARY SPA THAT S1 AND S2 PLACED THE LISTED ITEMS
IN A BLACK BAG AND FLED THE STORE.
5-PERFUMES
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--
PSA 206
1/4/2002
1547 Hours
FRAUD - -
1300 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS FOR ALLFIRST BANK, THAT UNKNOWN PERSON(S) OBTAINED THE
VISA DEBIT CARD NUMBER AND MADE UNAUTHORIZED PURCHASES.
$500 PURCHASE (UNKNOWN ITEMS)
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--
PSA 206
1/4/2002
1915 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
1200 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THAT UNKNOWN PERSON SMASHED THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW OF HIS
VEHICLE, ENTERED AND STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY. (TELEPHONE REPORTING
UNIT REPORT)
CD CHANGER, $15, SHOES, DVD, AUTO B
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--
PSA 206
1/5/2002
1548 Hours
ROBBERY - FEAR
1300 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS FOR COOGI STORE THAT 4 SUSPECTS ENTERED THE STORE, S1
STATED HE HAD A GUN WHILE THE OTHER 3 SUSPECTS GRABBED AN UNKNOWN
AMOUNT OF CLOTHING. THE SUSPECTS RAN TO THE LISTED VEHICLE AND FLED.
UNKNOWN. AMOUNT ASSORTED CLOTHES
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--
PSA 206
1/5/2002
2000 Hours
THEFT - 2
1300 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THAT WHILE SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM OF THE LISTED
LOCATION, UNKNOWN PERSON(S) STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY FROM THE ARM OF
HER CHAIR. (TELEPHONE REPORTING UNIT REPORT)
PURSE,WALLET,$50 CASH,CELL PHN,CR.CDS
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--
PSA 206
1/6/2002
2110 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
3000 Block K ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR FOLEY & LARDNER, THAT THE OFFICE WAS ENTERED BY
UNKNOWN PERSON(S) PRYING THE REAR DOOR. PROPERTY STOLEN, IS
UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME.
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--
PSA 206
1/7/2002
0355 Hours
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY (DAMAGE COSTS UNDER $200) - PROPERTY
1200 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS FOR COACH STORE, THAT UNKNOWN PERSON(S) BROKE THE FIRST
GLASS PANE OF THE DOUBLE PANE DISPLAY WINDOW. NO ENTRY WAS GAINED.
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--
PSA 206
1/7/2002
1350 Hours
THEFT - 1
1400 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS FOR PRINCE & PRINCESS THAT S1..S3 TOOK THE LISTED PROPERTY
AND FLED WITHOUT PAYING. S3 STRUCK C2 (EMPLOYEE) IN THE FACE SEVERAL
TIMES PRIOR TO FLEEING.
2-LEATHER JACKETS, 1-PAIR BOOTS
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--
PSA 206
1/7/2002
2019 Hours
THEFT - 1
3200 Block M ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR BEBE THAT S1 CONCEALED THE LISTED PROPERTY IN A BAG
AND FLED THE STORE WITHOUT PAYING FOR SAME.
5PR. JEANS
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--
PSA 206
1/9/2002
1530 Hours
THEFT - 1
1200 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
CASE CLOSED:
S1: OF NO FIXED ADDRESS. BM 1-12-69.
WOMENS BLK LTHR JKT
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--
PSA 206
1/9/2002
1915 Hours
SIMPLE ASSAULT - ASSAULT
1000 Block WISCONSIN AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THAT WHEN SHE INFORMED S1 THAT HE WAS NOT ALLOWED IN THE
STORE AND THAT HE HAD TO LEAVE, S1 BECAME UPSET AND PUSHED C1. S1
PUSHED C1 THREE TIMES BEFORE FINALLY LEAVING THE STORE.
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--
PSA 206
11/9/2001
2200 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
2800 Block M ST NW
C1 REPORTS THE LISTED TAGS WERE STOLEN OFF THE AUTO BY UNKNOWN PERSON
(S). (1D)
(2) TAGS  DC/AL-2879
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--
PSA 207
1/4/2002
1700 Hours
THEFT - 2
2300 Block I ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR G.W.UNIVERSITY, THAT THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN
FROM THE OFFICE BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S).
HP PRINTER
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--
PSA 207
1/5/2002
1509 Hours
POSSESSION - MARIJUANA - DRUG
2300 Block PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
CLOSED CASE:
S1: 02-11-55/BM/ UCSA-MARIJUANA
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--
PSA 207
1/7/2002
0800 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 1
2200 Block H ST NW
C1 REPORTS THE AUTO WAS ENTERED BY FORCING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW
AND THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN FROM THE TRUNKNOWN.
GOLF BAG, CLUBS
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--
PSA 207
12/12/2001
1900 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
Unit Block WASHINGTON CIR NW
C1 REPORTS FOR THE THREE WASHINGTON CIRCLE AND HIMSELF, THAT UNKNOWN
PERSON(S) ENTERED THE GARAGE LEVEL STORAGE ROOM BY PRYING THE DOOR.
SUSPECT(S) THEN CUT THE LOCK TO A STORAGE BIN AND STOLE THE LISTED
PROPERTY.
BIKES,(TREK #WTUF0132725 SIL,TREK BLK)
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--
PSA 207
12/26/2001
1400 Hours
THEFT - 2
1100 Block 22ND ST NW
C1 REPORTS THAT UNKNOWN PERSON STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY FROM A
SECURED LOCKER, THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF FORCED ENTRY.
CREDIT CARDS
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--
PSA 208
1/3/2002
1700 Hours
THEFT - 1
2000 Block K ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR DOCTORS, THAT THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN BY
UNKNOWN PERSON(S).
$480 CASH
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--
PSA 208
1/4/2002
1000 Hours
THEFT - 2
800 Block 22ND ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR G.W. UNIVERSITY, THAT THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN
FROM THE CLASSROOM BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S).
DELL COMPUTER
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--
PSA 208
1/4/2002
1330 Hours
THEFT - 2
2100 Block G ST NW
C1 REPORTS THAT AN UNKNOWN PERSON STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY
(TELEPHONE REPORTING UNIT REPORT)
TOTE BAG,CELLPHONE, GLOVES,L
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--
PSA 208
1/4/2002
1515 Hours
THEFT - 2
2000 Block PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
CLOSED CASE:
S1: BF 39 YRS./ THEFT-2
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--
PSA 208
1/5/2002
1600 Hours
THEFT - 1
800 Block 22ND ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR G.W. UNIVERSITY, THAT THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN
FROM THE 4TH FLOOR CLASSROOMS BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S).
(4) DVD/VCR PLYRS
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--
PSA 208
1/6/2002
0100 Hours
Assault With A Deadly Weapon - OTHER
1200 Block 21ST ST NW
CLOSED CASE:
S1: BM 3-18-67/ADW GLASS
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--
PSA 208
1/6/2002
0100 Hours
BURGLARY - 1
2000 Block N ST NW
C1 REPORTS THAT UNKNOWN PERSON ENTERED THE ROOM WHILE C1 WAS SLEEPING
AND STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY.
WALLET, CREDIT CARDS, HOTEL KEY, PERMI
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--
PSA 208
1/6/2002
0200 Hours
THEFT - 2
1200 Block 22ND ST NW
CLOSED CASE:
S1: WM 23 YRS./THEFT-2
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--
PSA 208
1/6/2002
1615 Hours
ROBBERY - GUN
2000 Block M ST NW
CLOSED CASE:
S1: BM 11-12-74/ROBBERY-GUN AND
S2: BM 8-13-72/ROBBERY-GUN
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--
PSA 208
1/7/2002
0500 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
1200 Block 19TH ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR JOS.A.BANK CLOTHIERS, THAT THE PREMISES WERE ENTERED
BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S) BREAKING THE FRONT GLASS WITH A BRICK AND THE
LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN.
(4) RAINCOATS (BLK)
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--
PSA 208
1/7/2002
1500 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
2100 Block PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THE AUTO WAS ENTERED VIA UNLOCKED DOOR AND THE LISTED
PROPERTY WAS STOLEN.
KENWOOD STEREO
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--
PSA 208
1/7/2002
1755 Hours
THEFT - 2
2000 Block L ST NW
C1 REPORTS THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN WHEN LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE
STORE.
MENS COAT (BROWN W/ FUR COLLAR)
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PSA 208
1/8/2002
1630 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
1100 Block 19TH ST NW
C1 REPORTS THE AUTO WAS ENTERED BY BREAKING THE WINDOW AND THE LISTED
PROPERTY WAS STOLEN.
CELLPHONE, CDs
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--
PSA 208
12/20/2001
1300 Hours
THEFT - 1
2000 Block L ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR VERIZON, THAT THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN BY
UNKNOWN PERSON(S).
COMPAQ COMP,PALM PILOT,DVD PLY,BOOM BX
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PSA 209
1/4/2002
1800 Hours
THEFT - 1
1700 Block I ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR VETERANS OF AMERICA THAT UNKNOWN PERSON STOLE THE
LISTED PROPERTY WHEN LEFT UNATTENDED AND UNSECURED UNDER R1'S DESK.
IBM LAPTOP COMPUTER W/ BAG
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PSA 209
1/4/2002
1900 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
1000 Block CONNECTICUT AVE NW
CALLAHAN & ASSOCIATES RPT UNKNOWN PERSON(S) ENTERED THE LISTED
LOCATION BY PRYING OPEN THE FRONT DOOR OF SUITE 1001. AFTER GAINING
ENTRY, THE UNKNOWN PERSON(S) BROKE OPEN THE DOOR TO THE COMPUTER
SERVER ROOM.
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PSA 209
1/6/2002
1100 Hours
THEFT FROM AUTO - 2
1700 Block L ST NW
C1 REPORTS THE AUTO WAS ENTERED BY BREAKING THE WINDOW AND THE LISTED
PROPERTY WAS STOLEN. (TELEPHONE REPORTING UNIT REPORT)
DELL LAPTOP COMPUTER
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PSA 209
1/7/2002
1000 Hours
BURGLARY - 2
1800 Block M ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR OZIO, THAT UNKNOWN PERSON(S) PRIED THE SIDE DOOR AND
STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY.
ASSORTED LIQUOR
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--
PSA 209
1/7/2002
1500 Hours
THEFT - 1
1100 Block CONNECTICUT AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S) WHEN
IT WAS LEFT SECURED TO A BIKE STAND. (TELEPHONE REPORTING UNIT
REPORT)
BIKE, (GIANT BLK/GRN FRAME ONLY)
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--
PSA 209
1/8/2002
0130 Hours
THEFT - 2
1200 Block CONNECTICUT AVE NW
C1 REPORTS THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN BY UNKNOWN PERSON(S) WHEN
IT WAS LEFT UNATTENDED. (TELEPHONE REPORTING UNIT REPORT)
PURSE, ID, CELL PHN, KEYS
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--
PSA 209
11/5/2001
0001 Hours
THEFT - 1
1800 Block I ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR MILBANK,TWEED,HADLEY & MCCOY THAT UNKNOWN PERSONS
STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY FROM THE STORAGE AREA.
COMPUTER
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PSA 209
11/5/2001
0001 Hours
THEFT - 1
1800 Block I ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR MILBANK,TWEED,HADLEY & MCCOY THAT UNKNOWN PERSONS
STOLE THE LISTED PROPERTY FROM THE STORAGE AREA.
COMPUTER,THINKPADS
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--
PSA 209
9/19/2001
0830 Hours
THEFT - 2
1700 Block L ST NW
C1 REPORTS FOR RITZ CAMERA THAT THE LISTED PROPERTY WAS STOLEN FROM
ITS BOX BY UNKNOWN PERSON.
PENTAX 17-28MM CAMERA LENS

This is a recommendation for a competent tree service.  M&M Tree Servoce.
David Merritt, owner, just worked on our trees. He is punctual and his
prices are reasonable.  The work was fine.  phone 877-520-1515 or pager
540-399-2021.
Kay McClenon

The complete URL for viewing the article referenced below is:
< http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?aid=200110080104 >

Alexios's complete e-mail address is:
< alexios.n.monopolis@... >
--- In tenleytown@y..., "buddydc1" <buddydc1@m...> wrote:
> From:
> Steve Posniak
> sposniak@e...
> (Former ANC-3E-01 Commissioner)
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> Alexios Monopolis, a Junior at Dartmouth College, is working on an
> internship at theNational Geographic Society through the end of
> March. Alexios is an experienced outdoorsman and camper, so, as he
> puts it, "I (i.e. his family) live outside Baltimore and plan on
> going back there most weekends, so basically all I'm looking for is
a
> floor to sleep on and a roof over my head from mid January to the
end
> of March." (He is hoping to find place near the Van Ness UDC,
> Tenleytown, or Friendship Heights Metrorail stations.)
>
> On September 11, Alexios was driving to Dulles Airport to depart for
> a fall term conservation project in the Greek and (former) Yugoslav
> wilderness when he heard about the attacks on the radio. His flight
> was cancelled, so Alexios decided to take a train up to New York and
> try to help.
>
> When he got to the World Trade Center site, Alexios was quickly
> enlisted in one of the ad-hoc rescue teams. As described in the
> Dartmouth newspaper, "the manner in which the buildings fell created
> many pockets and open spaces where survivors could have been,..To
> investigate these pockets, volunteers first removed buckets of
> debris, and when they could remove no more, someone would be lowered
> into the caves caused by the wreckage. His lean physique meant that
> Monopolis was often the one sent on one of these dangerous
> searches. `Since I always happened to be the skinniest individual on
> the scene, I was the one that they would tie a lifeline to and lower
> into the rubble." You can read the complete article about Alexios's
> experience at:  http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?
> aid=200110080104
>
> .
>
> Alexios can be contacted at: . Alexios.N.Monopolis@d...    .

Any recommendations for arborists on tree trimming and removal
services?

I am contemplating putting a home theater system into my house, which
would involve putting some new speaker up on my walls.  I think I will
need some advice and also help with running of speaker wires and
mounting of speakers.  Can any of you recommend someone who
specializes in such work, or at least is good at it?  If that person
can also offer some advice on equipment, that would be a plus.

From:
Steve Posniak
sposniak@...
(Former ANC-3E-01 Commissioner)

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Alexios Monopolis, a Junior at Dartmouth College, is working on an
internship at theNational Geographic Society through the end of
March. Alexios is an experienced outdoorsman and camper, so, as he
puts it, "I (i.e. his family) live outside Baltimore and plan on
going back there most weekends, so basically all I'm looking for is a
floor to sleep on and a roof over my head from mid January to the end
of March." (He is hoping to find place near the Van Ness UDC,
Tenleytown, or Friendship Heights Metrorail stations.)

On September 11, Alexios was driving to Dulles Airport to depart for
a fall term conservation project in the Greek and (former) Yugoslav
wilderness when he heard about the attacks on the radio. His flight
was cancelled, so Alexios decided to take a train up to New York and
try to help.

When he got to the World Trade Center site, Alexios was quickly
enlisted in one of the ad-hoc rescue teams. As described in the
Dartmouth newspaper, "the manner in which the buildings fell created
many pockets and open spaces where survivors could have been,..To
investigate these pockets, volunteers first removed buckets of
debris, and when they could remove no more, someone would be lowered
into the caves caused by the wreckage. His lean physique meant that
Monopolis was often the one sent on one of these dangerous
searches. `Since I always happened to be the skinniest individual on
the scene, I was the one that they would tie a lifeline to and lower
into the rubble." You can read the complete article about Alexios's
experience at:  http://www.thedartmouth.com/article.php?
aid=200110080104

.

Alexios can be contacted at: . Alexios.N.Monopolis@...    .

________________________________
> Subject: COMMUNIT-E -- January 14, 2002
>
> HAVE YOU HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM OR KNOW ANYTHING
> ABOUT THIS
> SITUATION?
> Lately a lot of stealing has been going in the
> neighborhood (3700-3800
> block of Albemarle St). Someone is going around
> stealing flags from
> houses and stole large Christmas decorations.

Does anyone know what type of "large Christmas
decorations"??

Anji
________________________________

=====
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The Mayor has a new electronic newsletter.  Personally, I wasn't
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COMMUNIT-E
January 14, 2002


NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

****  From:  webmaster@...
ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 3F
Tonight -- January 14, 2002 - 7:30 PM
Capitol Memorial Church, 3150 Chesapeake Street
Tentative Agenda:
-- Election of ANC3F Officers for 2002
-- Traffic Issues
-- Candidates for SMD 3F07 - Duane Fitzgerald and Todd Strauss
-- Levine School of Music, 2801 Upton Street, N.W. :  BZA application
to
increase number of students
-- Alcoholic Beverage Control license, Clover Market, 5014 Connecticut
Avenue
-- Demonstration of new DC voting machines
For additional information and updates, see our web site:
www.anc3f.org

****  From: anc3b@...
ANC3B --  NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2002 7:30 PM
Guy Mason Recreation Center
3600 Calvert Street
7:30 PM




REMINDER:
COMMUNIT-E comes out about once a week. If  you want a notice to be
published before a particular date, please send it to me at least two
weeks before the date to make sure it gets in the newsletter in time.





TURTLE PARK STORY TIME
From: <toddandjean@...>
Friends of Friendship Park is sponsoring our third annual winter story
time on Saturday mornings from now through March 16.  This free drop-
in
program will run from 10:30-11:15 am and will take place in the Turtle
Park recreation center.  The story time will be programmed by the
host-of-the-week, but will likely include books, songs, finger plays,
lap rides, dancing and snack time. Please join us and tell a friend!
Jean Kintisch
VP Events
Friends of Friendship Park





HAVE YOU HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM OR KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS
SITUATION?
Lately a lot of stealing has been going in the neighborhood (3700-3800
block of Albemarle St). Someone is going around stealing flags from
houses and stole large Christmas decorations. Eight flags were stolen
over time from one house. Someone also damaged a tree in the front
yard
of a house on the 3700 block.

There is suspicion that the thefts and damage is being done by a
resident (possibly several) of the 3600 block of Alton Street. This
same
individual has been associated with graffiti and other vandalism in
the
area.

If you have had a problem with theft or vandalism or know anything
about
these situations or this individual(s), please send your information
to
Captain Anthony Poteat
(Apoteat@...) and Lieutenant Mark Carter
(MPDCPSA202@...).
If you'd like to send me a copy, I'll make sure that it reached
Captain
Poteat and Lt. Carter.





COMMENTS REGARDING HOMELESS BEING DROPPED OFF

**** From: Anji Henderson <vual7@...>
Well I know that Montgomery County is only required to attempt pick up
homeless if there is a winter storm warning or below freezing
weather...
I would assume if they took the people out of there area that they
would
either drop them back or give them bus tokens to get back to the
"natural" area...

It has peeked my curiosity I shall e-mail a friend of mine that works
at
a homeless help center in the district..

**** From: "kayandpaul" <kayandpaul@...>
I suggest you call the Community Council for the Homeless at
Friendship
Place, 364-1419.  They do have contact with the DC, and the police
about
such things, and drive around picking up homeless people every
evening.




BUDDY YINGLING'S TENLEYTOWN YAHOO GROUP LISTSERVE
From:  "buddydc1" <buddydc1@...>
Thanks to all for joining.
Please don't be afraid to post items of interest to the Tenleytown
area
like yard sale notices, opinions of businesses, local politics,
announcements, etc.  And please spread the word!
I realize a lot of folks are new to this.  So, let me know if you have
questions on how this works.
Here's one tip:
If you do not have a Yahoo ID you can subscribe to this list and have
messages emailed to you, but you will not be able to view the messages
on the web site or use the other features of the group like bookmarks,
photos, polls, etc.
Getting a Yahoo ID is easy and they don't ask for a lot of info.  You
can get one by clicking on the "Register" link on the Tenleytown group
home page which can be reached at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tenleytown/
-Buddy Yingling


[TENLEYTOWN] LOCAL RESIDENTS HOT ON THE TRAIL OF PURSE SNATCHER
From: "buddydc1" <buddydc1@...>
Reply-To:  tenleytown@yahoogroups.com
In today's Washington Post there is a story about the purse snatcher
who has been active in the Friendship Hts/Chevy Chase area.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40696-2002Jan13.html
"They say she hits unattended handbags at churches and schools in
Chevy
Chase, both in the District and Maryland, then uses stolen credit
cards
and checkbooks to race through thousands of dollars in posh spending."





COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: "Ellis, Susan" <sellis@...>
Re: COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS --  Jaime Barrera (carpenter) cell phone
has changed to: 301-509-2675 Thanks for including my recommendations
in
your newsletter.

**** From:  "Pinder, Joe" <Joe.Pinder@...>
Does  anyone know of a good, reliable and properly priced
reupholsterer/slipcovering person? I have a particularly nice sofa
that
I'd hate to part with, but have painted the room. Thanks.

**** From: Dennis Beaufort and Kathryn Ray <kcrdlb@...>
I  recommend Ecker's Clock and Watch Repair located at 8010 Norfolk
Ave., Bethesda, 301-652-0549.  Mr. Ecker retired, but the young man
who
took over has repaired several antique watches for me.  It doesn't
happen quickly, but he does very good work.

**** From: "Hager, Todd" <THager@...>
We would like to know if your readers know of a careful, loving,
responsible nanny who is looking for part-time work.  We are two
families in the Tenley/North Cleveland Park neighborhood who plan to
share a nanny to care for two 2 1/2 year old girls.  Our needs are for
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm, starting in as soon
as
possible with some driving required (we live near the metro and will
provide the car, if necessary).  Thanks.

**** From: Fds3987649@... (Francis D'silva)
A Locksmith who is extremely good, experienced and AAA rated:
Name: Maye's Home-Auto Locksmith (Tech-Owner:Gerry)
Phone: Office: 703-551-4109; Home: 703-271-1970.
I hope this will be useful to the person who was in search for a
Locksmith.

**** From: "Donna Gregory" <donnagregory77@...>
Could I ask the community for recommendations for two services that I
have not seen included?
---- Window Replacements!  We need both type of window and installer
recommendations.
---- Photographer!  We would like to have professional photos of our
kids done soon.





IF THE STREET LIGHTS GO OUT
Street lights were out for over a week in North Woodley Park. The
event
was chronicalled by Sally MacDonald, Sn3macd@... in
themail@.... In the item she listed several  names and phone
numbers to call when this happens. They are:
The City-DPW engineers, Mr. Jama Abdi (671-2710) and Mr. Mike Dorsey
(671-2829).
Mr. Charles Dickerson (872-5470) of Pepco Customer Operations.
For a single streetlight repair, call the DC nighttime number, 269-
0855.
That is Unity  Construction, subcontractors who do a superb job!

During that time I understand the 2D police did an extra special job
of
patrolling the area, using their top lights to let residents know they
were in the area.

--END--

In today's Washington Post there is a story about the purse snatcher
who has been active in the Friendship Hts/Chevy Chase area.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40696-2002Jan13.html

"They say she hits unattended handbags at churches and schools in
Chevy Chase, both in the District and Maryland, then uses stolen
credit cards and checkbooks to race through thousands of dollars in
posh spending."

I realize a lot of folks are new to this.  So, let me know if you
have questions on how this works.

Here's one tip:

If you do not have a Yahoo ID you can subscribe to this list and have
messages emailed to you, but you will not be able to view the
messages on the web site or use the other features of the group like
bookmarks, photos, polls, etc.

Getting a Yahoo ID is easy and they don't ask for a lot of info.  You
can get one by clicking on the "Register" link on the Tenleytown
group home page.

The following link will get you to the register page too...

http://edit.yahoo.com/config/eval_register?.intl=us&.src=ygrp&new=1&.d
one=http://groups.yahoo.com%2F

-Buddy Yingling

I went to Bagel City on the day the opened but haven't been back
since them (just haven't been back, not because of the restaurant).
I had coffee and some pastry.  I thought the coffee was ok.  But
maybe that was because I went after having a physical at my doctor's
office nearby and because I had to fast before the physical which was
around noon, I really needed coffee!  I didn't try the bagels, and of
course, that's the most important thing.  I needed bagels the day
after Thanksgiving, but they were closed so I had to drive to
Georgetown bagels on River Road.

Two years ago there were two bagel stores in Tenleytown, Chesapeake
Bagels and Manhatten Bagels.  Now they're both gone.  I miss being
about to buy a dozen good bagels at a store that I can walk to. Maybe
this weekend I'll walk to Bagel City and buy a dozen.

Thanks to all for joining.

Please don't be afraid to post items of interest to the Tenleytown
area like yard sale notices, opinions of businesses, local politics,
announcements, etc.  And please spread the word!

Thanks again.

Buddy Yingling
Tenleytown group moderator

--- In tenleytown@y..., "buddydc1" <buddydc1@m...> wrote:
> You didn't say how the bagels were!  The free internet access
sounds
> cool, but they don't have any PCs?
>

The bagels aren't bad, although I got a bit of a surprise when I
ordered an everything bagel -- they include lots of salt in the
toppings on their everything bagels. This is not what I've tasted in
other everything bagels.

True, they don't have PCs. Maybe they're aiming the service at AU Law
students.

I'd really like to see Bagel City improve and survive. I occasionally
work from home and would love to be able to sit with a good cup of
coffee, a bagel and a connected laptop.

doug

You didn't say how the bagels were!  The free internet access sounds
cool, but they don't have any PCs?

Buddy

--- In tenleytown@y..., "wemmickdc" <wemmickdc@y...> wrote:
> (It's probably on the wrong side of Mass. Ave. to be considered
part
> of Tenleytown or AU Park... but let's get things going here!)
>
> I've been to Bagel City a few times now and I'm truly torn about
it.
> I like the space. I like the big, comfortable chairs. I've been
> fairly pleased with the service too.
>
> But... I don't like their coffee. I don't like their egg sandwiches
> (microwaved eggs). I don't like the absence of big signs showing
> prices.
>
> Oh, lest I forget one of the big things going for them... they have
a
> fast internet access which they offer free for their customers. You
> need to bring your own laptop with and ethernet card and cable. But
> it works and it's faster than my dialup connection at home.
>
> So, is the fast, free internet access in a comfortable chair worth
> bad coffee?
>
> I don't know.
>
> doug

(It's probably on the wrong side of Mass. Ave. to be considered part
of Tenleytown or AU Park... but let's get things going here!)

I've been to Bagel City a few times now and I'm truly torn about it.
I like the space. I like the big, comfortable chairs. I've been
fairly pleased with the service too.

But... I don't like their coffee. I don't like their egg sandwiches
(microwaved eggs). I don't like the absence of big signs showing
prices.

Oh, lest I forget one of the big things going for them... they have a
fast internet access which they offer free for their customers. You
need to bring your own laptop with and ethernet card and cable. But
it works and it's faster than my dialup connection at home.

So, is the fast, free internet access in a comfortable chair worth
bad coffee?

I don't know.

doug

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
tenleytown group:

Mayor Williams wants to do away with
the zone system and go to meters for
taxicabs.  What do you think?

   o Stay with current zone system
   o Switch to meter system


To vote, please visit the following web page:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tenleytown/polls

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

Troop & Pack 100

Celebrating

84 years of Scouting

1918-2002

Troop 100
Boy Scouts of America
Requests the honor of your presence
at an

Eagle Court of Honor

for


Robert Craig Bond

Saturday January 12, 2002

4:00 PM

River Road Presbyterian Church
4420 River Road NW
Washington DC

COMMUNIT-E --  January 5, 2002
BY POPULAR DEMAND:  COMMUNITY RECOMMENDATIONS

The following are recommendations sent in by readers of COMMUNIT-E.
Because of the many requests I receive, I'm rerunning the community
recommendations that have appeared in COMMUNIT-E since Winter, 2000.
Some [**]  were edited because of space limitations when they were
published in STREET SMART. Others [****] appeared after Winter 2000
and
may contain more detail.  Feel free to send additional
recommendations.

ABOUT THESE RECOMMENDATIONS: Since different customers can have
different experiences, it would be a good idea to ask the individual
you
want to hire for several references. Then check those references. NONE
OF THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE GUARANTEED.

AS THE POLICE TELL US OFTEN: IT'S A BAD IDEA TO HIRE SOMEONE WHO COMES
TO YOUR DOOR, LOOKING FOR WORK. PROFESSIONAL TRADESMEN DON'T DO THAT
BUT
SCAMMERS AND THIEVES DO IT FREQUENTLY.

THE RECOMMENDATIONS:

ARCHITECT:
**** From: Bkravetz@...
In response to Lorie Leavy's request for an architect --- I would
highly
recommend Bill Feeney --- an AU Park resident (45th & Chesapeake
Streets) and fabulous guy!  I have used him for two projects (one
really
major one) and he is great to work with.  I have also recommended him
to
many other people in the area.  He can be reached at 202-537-0397.

AUTO BODY WORK:
** From: Judie Guy, gpgazed@... -- I recommend Petrovitch at 14th
&
Florida.

BABYSITTER:
**** From: Jennifer Rose <jenrose1@...>
If you need a Babysitter Monday-Thursday for a evening out call my
former co-worker at 301-996-5854.  She lives in Bethesda and would
like
to earn some extra cash. She is a former High School Counselor and is
wonderful with children. She charges $10.00 per hour. Available time
is
after 5:30pm.

BICYCLE REPAIR:
** Hudson Trail Outfitters at Brandywine and Wisconsin.

**** From: Sgtwear1 (Sgt. Mike Wear)
The Pro Shop on M. Street, near Key Bridge) has an excellent
mechanic --
Courtney. One of the best mechanics in the area, he does most of the
instructors repairs that we cannot do in MPD. Another shop -
Revolutions, just a few doors down, has excellent service, has always
been helpful.  There are other shops in DC but these are in 2D.

BRICK & CONCRETE WORK:
** From: sellis@... (Ellis, Susan) -- Alphonso Gibbs,
301-499-0259.

** C. L. Williams at 301-397-4692 (beeper) or 301-856-4967.  He does
painting,
cement, driveways, sidewalks, block & brick work, and hauling.

**** From: "Bachman, Janet" <jbachman@...>
Masonry Contractor:  I've had a lot of brick work done over the years,
and always used Virnel Allen.  He does great work, though he's not
cheap.  He's also a grumpy old man, but the quality of his work makes
up
for it.  Mr. Allen's phone is (202) 429-0324.

**** From: MGBPA@...
Thanks to the kind neighbour who provided the name of Virnel Allen. He
was great. Came when he said he would, did an excellent job, was
courteous, and even gave me a plant!
I highly recommend him. He is elderly and has help to do the heavy
work
but the actual bricklaying he does himself. His number is 202 429 0324
or 202 396 9556.

CABINET MAKER:
** Jeff Seeley at 363-4151 or 882-8001.

CARPENTER,  CONTRACTOR,  HANDYMAN:
** From: mark@... (Mark DeSimone) -- Dwight Peters
(drywall,
woodwork, etc.)  301-802-2236

** From: Deborah C. Fort, FortsKDC@... -- carpenter and handyman
Marcotulio Orellana and his company 'The Home Doctor.' 301-942-7768.
Cell phone:  240- 604-4742.

** From:  roths@... (Laura Roth) -- carpenter Dusan Bucany
at
301-933-0203.

** From: Kriegi@... -- Mark Verna at 301-891-2854.

****A police lieutenant told me about a friend of his (retired from
MPD)
whom he has hired himself and who he says does excellent construction
and remodelling work. The man is Daniel Schauf , designer and
installer,
at 914-286-3146 or 941-764-7175. The Company is Dalu Enterprise, Inc.
It's in Florida but Mr. Schauf comes to DC frequently and will come
just
for a particular job.

****From: Karen Schofield-Leca, wes@...
In reply to two recent requests for a painter/carpenter/subcontractor,
I'm pleased to make a strong recommendation for James Adams. Here at
the
Washington Ethical Society this past summer, he and his very able crew
did some rewiring, patching, repairs, and painting, plus basic
plumbing
and installed a sink. We are very pleased with the work and would
happily use his services again. You can reach him at cellular
301-455-5556, office 301-853-9571. Please tell him Karen sent you.

****From: Deborah C. Fort, fortdc@...
I'd like to recommend Marcos Orellana, carpenter, and handyman and his
company "The Home Doctor." 301-942-7768. Cell phone 240-604-4742. E-
mail
marcotulioorellana@.... Marcos and his staff come with
twenty
years of local recommendations; he gives fair, firm estimates free;
his
work is done quickly and well.

**** From: sellis@... (Ellis, Susan)
Excellent home repair, carpentry, painting and plastering.  Jaime
Barrera has worked for me for 10 years, doing everything from
building a
deck over my garage to plastering and painting my hall and upstairs
and
many smaller tasks.  His phone number is: (home) 301/587-2410; cell
phone: 301/442-4138.

****  From: "Kathleen McLynn" <kdmclynn@...
We have a reliable house services name to share with our neighbors:
We have depended upon Mike Reidy of MULTIPLE SERVICES on 342-9356 in
close-by Glover Park for nearly 15 years to take care of both interior
and exterior work.  He handles lawn work, repairs, painting and
remodeling jobs from start to finish for us and his rates are
reasonable. We highly recommend him.

CARPET CLEANER:
**** From: Abauer4600@...
I have a GREAT carpet cleaner.  Banner Carpet 301-353-1217.  It is
owned
and operated by Bruce Johnson who is a Captain at our local
firehouse.
He has cleaned many carpets for me in the last few years and has
always
revitalized them far beyond what any other cleaner has ever done in
the
past.  (Does a great job on Orientals too.)

CATERER:
** From: jenrose1@... (Jennifer Rose) -- Jerry Hollinger of
Jerry's catering. His number is 387-7531.

CHILDBIRTH CLASSES:
** From: Cellia412@... -- Karen van Loon's Birth Works class. She
teaches here in Friendship Heights and can be reached at
KarenvanL@... or 686 6463.

CHIMNEY CLEANING:
****From: Sara Cormeny, sara@...
I have used Winston's Chimney Service in the past. In the Dupont
Circle
area they regularly get the nod from homeowners in the know. I'd
recommend them without reservation. I know nothing of chimney business
but wouldn't be surprised if it takes a while to get on their schedule
at this time of year. Winston's Chimney Service, 4212R Howard Avenue,
Kensington, MD, 301-571-8546.

COMPUTER REPAIRS:
**** From: "Donald E. Graves" <degraves@...>
Hi, My computer-talented son Richard is very good at helping people
with
their computers, both setting up the hardware and software and
operating
problems.  He makes house calls in the neighborhood and has been a
great
help to individuals in the Friendship Heights-Tenleytown area.  He is
19
and graduated from Landon School.  Currently he working part-time as a
web-page designer and is a part-time student at AU.  He can be reached
at 202-362-7917, at degraves@... and rictus@....

****From:  "David W. Schmucker" <david@...>
After reading numerous complaints about the Computer Clinic, an
alternative is to call my one person, home office company here in
AUP.
I've been teaching and developing software applications since 1980.  I
don't fix hardware but feel free to call for a "sanity check." I can
answer most calls at no charge but will bill by the hour if more is
needed.
David Schmucker
DataOverTheWeb
4424 Windom Pl. NW
(202) 276-5100

ELECTRICIANS:
** Kevin Rozier at 841-8021.

** From: mark@... (Mark DeSimone) -- Fairfax Electric (ask
for John) - 301-855-5949

** From: jenrose1@... (Jennifer Rose) -- Evan Bestland at
301-424-0130.

**   From: skodon@... (Emil Skodon) -- Crescent Electric at
363-7100.

FINDING LOST PETS:
**** From: Darnot@...
When a pet is missing, contact D.C. Animal Control (run by Wash
Humane)
at 202/576-6664 and report it missing.  Someone there will check the
log
they keep of "found pets" to see if anyone called in a found report on
the animal. Also try Sherlock Bones (http://sherlockbones.com;
1-800-942-6637) which is highly effective in reuniting pets with
owners.

FURNITURE REFINISHING:
**  From: Dderman527@... (Connie Derman) -- Steve Yoder, S&S
Woodcrafts, Mechanicsville, MD (Southern Maryland, below Waldorf).
Steve is Amish, originally from Lancaster, PA. He does not pick up or
deliver (no car; only horse and buggy);  he also has no telephone in
his
home; but a message can be left for him after 6 at 301-472-4962 - or a
note can be mailed to him at 26759 Thompsons Corner Road,
Mechanicsville, MD  20659. It takes about l-l/2 hours to drive to his
home. His charges are at least one-half of the local rates.

GARDENER:
**** From: Richard Bienvenue <ourhous@...>
The best & most reasonable gardener/ landscaper you will find is a
lady
from College Park:  Janet "Walkin' Dove" Koles at 301-474-2461.  She
is
intelligent, a real worker, and as honest as the day is long.  I've
known her for 25 years, and when she's not working, she's volunteering
for the Boy Scouts, square dance teams, teaching Sunday school, etc.

**** From: Lberger728@...  (Lisa Berger)
Great Gardener/Spring Cleaner: I've just had my spring garden cleaning
done by Evaristo Hernandez (trade name: Hernandez and Daughters;
reachable by cell phone at 202/421-3442) and recommend him highly.  He
did an expert job of pruning, mulching and clean-up.  Plus, his fee
was
reasonable and he was immediately available.

GUTTER CLEANING:
**** From: Brennan.Ross@...
As a result of a request you posted in Communit-E, I got some good
recommendations from neighbors about gutter cleaning services.  I
thought I'd pass along their recommendations for a future issue of
Communit-E. Note that the first three are all for Winstons (but w/
different phone numbers).

**** From: jfkhoury@...
We use Winston's gutter cleaning service twice a year. They're not
cheap
($60 - 80) but they do a good job and fix the gutters as needed as
they
clean them.  301-986-1804

**** From: hier@...:  We've been using Winston's Gutter
Service
for many years.  I call them, they come within 2 weeks, we don't have
to
be home, then they bill us.  They also do windows as a separate
service.  The phone number is 301-986-1804.

**** From: csigler@...:  I use Winston Gutters and they are
very
good.  Their number is (301) 530-8595.  I think they are backed up
right
now as this is their busy season, but it might be worth calling them.

**** From: A Brandywine St. neighbor:  We have been using a guy named
Art Schultz who charges about $120 for the house and garage.  We have
a
lot of trees on the property so we have it done at least twice a
year.
The best part is  that I call him, and he comes and does it and sends
me
a bill-no waiting  at home, etc.  It sometimes takes a week or two for
him to get to the job but he always comes through and does a very neat
and thorough job. He will also trim shrubbery, etc.  It's a very low
tech operation, however, just a message machine, the best bet is to
call
him at home in the evening. (703) 273-7252

****From: JPHIPPARD@...:  We have our gutters cleaned by our lawn
service, which is Wray Bros. in Bethesda, 301-654-5845.  They also do
a
great job on our lawn.

****From: Another neighbor:  Troy at D & M Roofing at 301-948-0100.  I
have found them to be very businesslike and I had tried others before
them.  They work in essentially all weather. They will however want to
use an outside hose tap and probably would love it if you had a hose
out
there. But you can talk to them about that.  They charge 35 bucks to
come and evaluate, and that is charged off against any work they do.

**** From: Another neighbor:  We use "Joe the Roofer" at 301-229-
2673.
He is a retired roofer I think and has done our gutters for years.  He
also does small roof repairs.

****From: A neighbor on Alton Place:  We used a company called
Aerotech
(301) 937-6535.  They were great.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING:
**** From: Esmfriend@... (Dawn Quattlebaum)
Friendship Terrace Retirement Community has used Noyes Air
Conditioning
-- (301) 670-6300 - - for over 13 years for our air conditioning and
heating needs. I have been very pleased with their service and
technicians.

**** From: ldc1@... (L. Carter)
I have a heating and air-conditioning recommendation.  As a landlord,
I
have used a number of different furnace and air conditioning repair
companies, until settling on Beltsville Heating and Air Conditioning.
They have replaced a forced-air furnace, a central a/c, and have
repaired both gas and oil-fueled boilers for me, and have usually been
able to come within a day of calling, sometimes on the same day.  I've
had no complaints about any of their work.

**** From: DBEDC@... (David Epstein)
I am happy with Robinson's Heating and Air-Conditioning.  It's a
family
run business and small enough so that service is good.  They can be
reached at 301-871-8902. Ask for Joset of Marie.

**** From: Bkravetz
I have used Bethesda Heating and Air Conditioning for about 20 years
and
they are VERY good, honest and reasonably priced (as these things
go!).

**** From: Mitnick123
I can recommend F.S. Campbell Co. for heating and Air Conditioning.  I
have used them for years for routine maintenance.  They are honest,
courteous, professional and knowledgeable.  Their phone number is
301-869-1843.

HOUSE CLEANING:
**** From: carol church <carch4330@...>
A neighbor of mine does not have a computer.  Her housekeeper is
looking
for more work. Experienced, with references.  Please call Ruth
Rodriguez
- 202-244-2010 (allergic to cats).

**** From: Andrea Dean <aodean@...>
Our excellent cleaning woman is looking for additional houses to
clean,
Tuesdays and Thursdays, for a start. She is a very pleasant, decent,
and
reliable human being; she cleans thoroughly and intelligently. Her
name
is Irmalinda Chavez and can be reached at 301-728-3185.

**** From: "Bullock, Merry" <MBullock@...>
Want a reliable, honest and efficient house-cleaner? Will do one-time
or
regular work. Please call Silva - 301-564-4348; references.

INTERIOR DECORATOR:
**  From: Lberger728@... (Lisa Berger) --  Shari Daniels in
Bethesda
at 301-654-1654.

JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIR:
**** From: "Aaron Epstein" <aajacks@...>
For excellent jewelry and watch repairs at low prices, I recommend you
see Cory Hyon in the lower floor of Rodman's at 5100 Wisconsin.

LOCKSMITHS:
****From: Steven Gross <gross2@...>
We recently used Bob Lennox of Lennox Lock Service and were very
pleased. We first contacted him on the basis of an excellent rating in
the _Washington Checkbook_ and found that it was well-deserved. His
number is 703-527-2932.

****From: Anji Henderson <vual7@...>
Good locksmith : Liberty lock and security.... I have called on Rick
several times over the many years, simply because his best friend is
my
best mechanic for 15 years... I figured good people stick together...
And so, I was right.. You probably will not see Rick him self, he is
the
big guy... But I am sure the employees are up to his standards of
honesty and customer service...

MOVERS:
**** From: "Kathleen McLynn" <kdmclynn@...>
Subject: nice local mover: We have been pleased with Multiple Services
in Glover Park.  Owner Mike Reidy is honest and nice and has a hard
working crew.  We've depended upon him for years and would be happy to
give him a reference.  Mike Reidy is on 202/342-9356.

PAINTERS:
** From: egreenhunter@... (Elinor Green Hunter) -- Cris
Asimakopoulos of  H&A Paint Inc.--  301-942-1140

** From: jbachman@... (Bachman, Janet) -- John the Painter --
703-560-6659.

** From: roths@... (Laura Roth) -- Danny Rodgers (City &
Suburban
Decorators)

** From: fabullock@... (Fred and Betty Bullock) -- Tenleytown
Painting 244-2325.

** Gray Phillips at Paint-Tech-Solutions, 301-948-3434 or
pgray@....

** From: gators1@... (Michelle & Ren  LeRouzes) -- Alex Santos -
-
Alex & Sons, via the Northwest Current.

**** From: billrogers@... (Bill Rogers)
A great interior painting recommendation:  no wallpaper and no
exterior.  They said they were the best and they'd be the most
expensive.  They are definitely the former and came in cheapest of  4
rather expensive bids. Superb quality:  Washington Painting Company,
7106 Westmoreland Rd., Falls Church, VA  22042-2534  (703) 849-8200
Fax
(703) 849-8211.

**** From:  SidBooth1@... (Sid Booth)
Mike Johnson, a local painter whose name I found in themail a year or
so
ago, has lived up to his strong recommendations.  He made good
suggestions on how we should paint and was considerate of ways to
avoid
excessive costs. Mike can be reached at mhcj1@....

**** From: GSReb@...
I have used Tim Gribbin as a painter for interior and exterior work.
His
phone number is 301-982-9863.

**** From: Lshneier@...  (Lesley Shneier)
I used Edson of E.G. Painting (a one-man show, but he sometimes hires
an
additional helper), last summer and am very satisfied. He painted
inside
and outside, carefully, with good clean-up.  His cell phone number is
240-876-2191. Feel free to tell him I gave you his name.

**** From: Jcapper@...
Painter recommended:  I just used Sun Lin and his crew to paint the
inside of my house.  They did great work -  4 rooms, 2 bathrooms and a
ceiling in just 2 days.  I got two estimates and his was cheapest -
and
compared to what some of my friends paid, much cheaper for all that I
had done. Here's his number: 703-243-3096.

**** From: apg@... (Anthoula P. Gianniotis)
I highly recommend a licensed and bonded painting company called Gut
Painters, specializing in residential work, plaster and drywall
repair,
wallpaper removal, interior and exterior painting, power wash of
siding
and decks, cleaning gutters.  They are honest, reasonable and very
hardworking. Call Willie Gutierrez (410)381-4699 or (410)381-4658, or
email at gutsan09@....

PEST CONTROL:
** From: Rubacats@... (Kelly Rubenstein) -- Alan Cohen of
Bio-Logical Pest Management 237-7509.  Used "organic" approach to
getting rid of wasps.

**  From: NancyLeRoy@... -- I called the DC rat control office and
they sent a guy out with heavy duty rat poison.  If that's a problem,
call the GT exterminating people at 338-KILL.  They can set cages with
bait, etc.  They removed the beavers from the Tidal Basin.

****From: Lshneier@... (Lesley Shneier)
I have used Terminix for years to deal with termites, and found them
very helpful and pleasant to deal with.  Feel free to mention my name
as
a long term customer when dealing with them

PET CARE,  DOG WALKERS & HOUSE SITTERS:
** From a flier delivered to my house: My name is Alex Fossi and I am
willing to take care of pets, get your mail for you, and do other
necessary jobs. I am 13 and going into 8th grade at St. Albans. I have
some past experience with pet and house sitting. I have taken care of
fish for many years and enjoy spending time with pets. If you want
more
information about my services, call me at 364-8106.

**  From:  Lberger728@...  (Lisa Berger) -- I'm looking for a
neighborly cat-lover:  Does anybody around 41st and Garrison have cats
and want to swap cat sitting with me when we're away?  Send me a note:
LBerger728@....

PLUMBERS:
** From: Cristine.A.Romano@... -- John C. Dorsey plumbing, 6100
Rhode Island Ave Riverdale, MD 301-927-7100.

** W.F. Collins at 301-654-9294.

**** From: jbmahaffie@... (John B. Mahaffie)
Jose Bustillos is a plumber I know personally as well as through his
services. I highly recommend him.  He is at: 301-674-6333.

**** From: Pavukmatt@... (Cheryl Browning)
A very good plumber we have used for several years is John E. Barry
Co.
They are in the yellow pages.  Good work, fair to the consumer,
reasonable rates and usually right on time.  We have an old house
which
has needed lots of plumbing work (such as replacing water pipes) over
the years.

**** From: BondMT@... (Bond, Michele T)
My family has relied on Thomas E. Clark, Inc. for plumbing and heating
for 40 or 50 years.  It is a fine firm, with reliable, well-trained
staff. Recently the company gave us another reason to praise them:
The
hot water heater at my parents' house in Bethesda conked out.  It is
quite old, so my dad figured it was time to replace it.  He called
Thos.
Clark and asked them to send someone out with a new heater.  When the
plumber examined the old heater, he said there was a "pin-point leak,"
easily repaired at a fraction of the cost of a new hot water heater.
Thomas Clark can be reached at 301-608-0550.

RECYCLING PLASTIC:
**** From: hfrebold@... (Hazel F. Rebold)
You might want to remind everyone that plastic bags are collected in
front of Safeway and Giant for recycling.

REFERRALS AND REPAIR SERVICES:
** From: Robmayers@...  --  HOME CONNECTIONS,  a free referral
service for all kinds of home repairs, etc.  All of their referrals
have
been checked out, (kind of like Washington Consumer Checkbook).
301-565-5902 OR 1-888-POINT-ME.

** From: Kriegi@... (Ethel Kriegsfeld) -- DELBE Home Services.
Whenever anything goes wrong anywhere in or out of the house I call
them
and they send good craftspeople at fair prices.  Phone Number: 237-
0187.

**  From: Robmayers@... --  www.servicemagic.com. I have used a
variety of service/repair people through them.

**** From: "Jeremy Epstein" <jer979@...>
If you need odd job help around the house, take a look at our
SilentFrog  (www.silentfrog.com). Using our database, you can search
for
people in your area who are willing to do many types of jobs including
tutoring, yard work, babysitting, errand running and many more.  With
this system, you can also see feedback and ratings for each person by
other customers, contact one or many online, and do all of your
scheduling with a few clicks.  It's faster, easier, and more
convenient
than any alternative and costs only a few dollars for an annual
subscription...and we guarantee your satisfaction.

ROOFERS:
** Jack's Roofing Company, Inc. 301-585-4985

**** From: Lberger728 (Lisa Berger)
Re roofer: Troy at D&M Roofing has been taking care of my steep slate
roof, and gutters, for years and done good work at acceptable prices.
And he's very reliable.  His number: 301-948-0100.

**** From: howcroft@... (DavidHowcroft)
In response to your request for a  roofer, call John Gwynn on
301-530-6169. He is excellent and very reasonable. E-mail me if you
want
additional info or references - you won't be disappointed.

**** From: jcanon@... (John Canon)
I recommend: Maggio Roofing, 6476 Sligo Mill Rd., Takoma Park, MD
20912,
301-341-4666, Steve Piccirelli

****From: "Jeff Spigel" <jspigel@...>
Roofer Recommendation: We just had Association Management install a
new
flat roof and deck at the rear of our house and were very pleased with
the quality of their job and efficiency of their work (Association
Management also had repaired portions of our slate roof and cleans our
gutters, both of which they have done ably and inexpensively). Call
301/384-5677 and ask for Richard (let him know the Spigel's
recommended
you).

****From: Mary McComb <maryemc@...>
I have another roofer recommendation -- just had mine done by
Tomlinson
Company whose office is in Bethesda, but Tracy Tomlinson is our
neighbor
and he was very helpful.  They do slate roofing as well as fiberglass
(decided I couldn't afford slate, but nice to know they can do it).
Their phone number is 301-913-9111.

**** From: "Pinder, Joe" <Joe.Pinder@...>
Someone on this list recommended D&M Roofing and I have had very good
luck with them. Ask for Troy  301/948.0100

SECURITY SERVICE:
**** From: "Groner, Laurence, , SAF/GCN" <GronerL@...>
For Tom Hier, looking for a security system company: I can recommend
Satellite Industries, Inc. (located in Maryland). Their installation
representative knew what he was talking about,
thoroughly explained the options available, and seemed to have good
common sense about what was really necessary and what was not.  Their
prices were very competitive.

TREE TRIMMING:
**  From: akgulian@... (Laura Akgulian) -- Wayne Anderson at
301-926-6281.

**** From: Lshneier@...  (Lesley Shneier)
Regarding your request for a reasonable tree service, I have found
that
Woodacres does excellent work at very reasonable prices.  Telephone
301-949-4100.

**** From: Richard Bienvenue <ourhous@...>
The best & most reasonable tree man that I've used for many years [I
have a bunch of trees on a double lot and many friends & neighbors who
use him] is Tony Smith of "Smitty's Tree Service."  His number is
1-800-406-7147. He's insured and all that stuff, and his prices are
great.

WINDOW WASHERS:
*** From: Wanda Avila <wavila@...> I would like to recommend
Kirk
Weaver at 301-762-5496 or 301-774-7258.

** From: fabullock@... (Fred and Betty Bullock) -- Window
Washers
at 337-0351.

** From: willie@... (Willie Schatz)-- I use "We do Windows," at
301
946-3697.

WINDOW, FRAME, AND CORD REPAIR:
** Blaines Windows at 301-933-1310 -- for all types of window repairs.

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PLACES TO AVOID:
Computer Clinic Center on Wisconsin Avenue (across from Tenley
Library).
I've received a number of very graphic complaints about this business.

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DEALING WITH PROBLEM AU STUDENT RENTAL HOUSES:
From: kenanddavida@... (Kenneth Giles & Davida Perry)
The following is their suggestions with my edited changes -- KS

If you are disturbed by noise/music/car horns at all hours of the
night
from these rental houses, here are several ways you can respond. It is
especially important to contact  Mr. Taylor, Lt. Carter and an ANC
rep.
Immediately report any problem (noise, drunk behavior, trespassing,
etc.) to:
--- The owner (landlord) of the house.
--- The police at 911; the dispatcher will send a patrol car.
--- The AU "public safety officer" at 885-2527.  That office is open
24/7.

During working hours report  problems to:
--- Dan Kelley, AU Coordinator of Greek Life, at 885-3390.  The house
is
in effect a fraternity house and AU wants us to notify Mr. Kelley of
all
problems.
--- Faith Leonard, AU Dean of Students, at 885-3300.  AU wants us to
notify her also.
--- David Taylor, executive assistant to AU's President (whose name is
Mr. Ladner), at 885- 2121 (taylor@...).  Mr. Taylor is AU's
liaison with the neighborhood; it is his job to placate us so we don't
cause bad publicity for his boss.
--- Our police station at 282-0070 or 727-1010.  A better idea is to
call 311 and request that an officer come to your home to discuss a
neighborhood problem.  Or call the Administrative office at 282-0065
or
Supervisor's office at 282-0038.

These officers handle neighborhood problems:
o   District Commander Peter Newsham at 282-0042 (mpdc2dcmdr@...)
o   the "police service area" leader for PSA 202, Lt. Mark Carter, at
282-0039 or 886-5892 (mpdcpsa202@...)
o   PSA 202 Assistant Leader Sgt. Rick Davis at 282-0050

ANC reps Chris McNamara at 237-9096 (mcnamrus@...) and Leslie
Quynn
(lquynn@...).

Our City Council rep Kathleen Patterson at 724-8062.
(kpatterson@...).


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CALLING THE  POLICE IN ORDER TO HAVE AN OFFICER SENT TO YOUR HOUSE/
BUSINESS

When calling the police for service ALWAYS call 911 (emergency) or 311
(nonemergency). The officers are dispatched via  a central call
center,
not the local police district. Don't bother to call 2D for the initial
call; they'll just refer you to 911 or 311.

If an office arrives but you are unhappy about how he or she is
handling
the matter, here are some ways to reach a police supervisor. I don't
know which will work best, but they all lead to the same place.

1.)  Call Police Communications (311) and say that you need to speak
to
the "Second District Watch Commander" or other 2D official  about  a
police officer who just came to your house.  If the  Communications
call
taker is not responsive, ask to speak to a communications supervisor
and
make the same request. If you still have difficulty, the
Communications
Supervisor's number is 671-2872.

2.) Another approach is to call the 2D desk at 282-0070 and make the
same request. They may give you an additional number to call. There is
always a "Watch Commander" on duty at each District.

3.)  If these don't work, call, in this order: 282-0038 (for PSA
sergeant or lieutenant) or
282-0032 (captains), 282-0042 (2D commander).  What you want to do is
talk to a sergeant (or higher rank if the sergeant can't be reached)
to
resolve your problem with the responding officer.

In the end the police supervisor may agree with the officer and
disagree
with you, but at least you have had the opportunity to run the problem
past a more senior official.  The important thing to remember is  that
if you are uncomfortable with the way that an officer has handled a
situation, the best time to deal with that concern is right then, when
the officer is still on the street and easily available to his or her
supervisors.

It is important to get an officer's name before he leaves your home or
business. This is true even if everything goes well. You may need to
reach him later.  You don't need badge numbers since all radio runs
are
recorded, including the officer's communications with the dispatcher.
The department keeps track of where its officers are sent. But you
need
to tell them the date, time, and officer's name to assist them to
locate
the run on their computer and to make sure you are talking about the
right person.

--END--

COMMUNIT-E
January 7, 2002


CORRECTIONS RE: COMMUNITY MEETING

**** The 2D CAC meeting is this Wednesday, January 9. I had mistakenly
put down the date as September 9. Jim Berry, an astute reader and
Chairman of the CAC, caught the error. Thanks Jim.

**** ANC3E AGENDA
[Polly King had sent me the full agenda but I had edited it. Here it
is
again in its entirety --KS]
From: PollyLKing@...
Thursday, January 10,  7:30 PM
1.  Announcements
2.  ANC Business
·   Adoption of Minutes of December 13, 2001 Meeting
·   Approval of December Treasurer's Report
·   Election of officers
·   Renewal/affirmation of by-laws
·   Passage of 2002 budget
·   Passage of ANC Security Resolution
3.  Open Forum - opportunity for members of the community to raise
issues of  concern or importance to the 3E neighborhood.
4.  Presentation by 2nd District Police.
5.  Discussion and vote of St. Columbia's Episcopal Church request to
change their special exemption that would permit them to have children
on the site until 4:00 p.m.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (202) 244-0800
www.anc3e.org




WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?
Can anyone shed light on the following?  A resident told me that he
saw
a van with city government markings and some homeless agency title
[not
sure what it was] drop off  two homeless men at Tenley Circle this
past
Saturday morning. They were left off on the street, not in front of
any
building. On Sunday night I saw 7 (count them, 7) men sleeping outside
the Tenley Metro. That was about 9:30 pm.




TENLEYTOWN  E-MAIL  LIST AT YAHOO
From: "Buddy Yingling" <RAY@...>
I have created a Tenleytown email list at Yahoo Groups. The web
address
is...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tenleytown/
All COMMUNIT-E recipients and all other area residents are invited to
join. Posting of COMMUNIT-E on the list would be most welcome.
Buddy Yingling
Western Ave.
buddydc1@...




COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: "kayandpaul" <kayandpaul@...> (Kay McClenon)
I think your community recommendation list is a great resource. I have
replied to a couple of queries in communit-e, directly to the
questioners e-mail address, so those do not appear on your list.  I
think a word to your readers might suggest that they also reply to you
as well as to
the asker.

I do want to recommend someone who does small moving and hauling jobs,
whose name I forwarded to a subscriber to communit-e.  Actually, he
can
do handyman jobs as well, or if he can't, he'll recommend a friend who
is reliable.  This man is: Rodney Young, 202-291-5152.  He can put up
curtain rods, etc., and minor carpentry; he recommended a painter and
a
plumber.

**** Rubacats@... (Kelly Rubenstein)
I have an antique clock that needs to be restored and repaired.  It
will
probably be a fairly complex job.  I'd love a recommendation for
someone
who does this sort of work.

**** From: "Barbara R. Bergmann" <bbergman@...>
Is there any young person who would contract to shovel snow for us for
falls over 1 inch? Pay would presumably be by the inch or by time.

**** From: MikeEttner@...
My immediate need, here in Glover Park, is for someone to haul away
from
my garage some
accumulated junk (e.g., lotsa lumber pieces from remodeling).  Didn't
see anyone on the list to fit that bill ?

**** From: "Michael & Linda Wiessler-Hughes"
<michaelinda88@...>
We are installing a railing on a balcony, and are looking for a
recommendation for someone who does cast-aluminum or cast-iron work.

**** From: "Anne Chase" <chase-healy@...>
If people are looking for a weekend babysitter, I can recommend my
daughter, Noel Healy. She is 17, a junior in high school, and polite
and
reliable. She is not in the same category as the high school
counselor,
but your children will be safe with her. You can reach her at
202-966-4252.

**** From: "Cheryl Hanks" <cherylhanks@...>
Vacation Cape Cod! Wicked good summer house available June, August, or
September. 5 BR/2BA; deck, gas grill, out door shower, private cul de
sac with loads of parking, family room, game room. 10 - 15 minute walk
to warm and gentle bay beach with tennis, sailing  lessons and
rentals,
etc. Located in Falmouth, it is close to the Woods Hole ferry to the
Vineyard and Nantucket; about 1 hr 15 minutes from Boston or
Providence.
Rents for $1,500 per week in August, $1,200 other times. For more
information, call Cheryl Hanks at (202) 302- 5770.

**** From: Artwares LLC <artwares@...>
Artwares offers fine art workshops for ages 6 to adult beginning the
week  of January 14, 2002. A variety of art media can be studied
during
2, 4 or 6 session workshops. All workshops are geared toward
beginners,
but students with more experience can work at their own pace since
workshops are limited to a maximum of 8 students. All instructors are
practicing artists who have achieved either an undergraduate or
graduate
degree in their field.

Artwares would also like to extend an invitation to artists in the
Tenley-Friendship neighborhood to participate in teaching workshops.
Please contact Artwares by mail or e-mail with a short resume or
biography and a description of the workshop you would like to teach.
Artwares is
located at 4904 Wisconsin Ave., NW 2nd Floor; e-mail: artwares@usa.
Artwares, LLC
Stephanie Yoffee, Owner/Manager
4904 Wisconsin Ave., NW 2nd Floor
Washington, DC  20016
phone: 202-244-4408
fax: 202-244-4413
e-mail: artwares@...





THIS IS DEDICATED TO MY FELLOW ALUMS IN THE 'HOOD -- KS
From:  edw3qc@... (Ed McCauley)

After former Florida State head football coach Bobby Bowden dies and
enters the pearly gates, God takes him on a tour. He shows Bobby a
little two-bedroom house with a faded F.S.U. banner hanging from the
front porch.  "This is your house, coach. Most people don't get their
own house up here",  God says.

Bobby looks at the house, then turns around and looks at the one
setting
on top of the hill. It's a huge mansion with marble columns and little
patios under all of the windows. Penn State flags line both sides of
the
side walk and a huge blue and white Penn State banner hangs between
the
marble columns.

"Thanks for the house, God. But, let me ask you a question. I get this
little two bedroom house with a faded F.S.U. banner and Paterno gets a
mansion with new Nittany Lion banners and flags flying all over the
place. Why is that?"

God looks at him seriously for a moment and says, "Paterno's not dead.
That's my house.

Welcome to the Tenleytown list serve on Yahoo Groups.  I have created
this group as a community service.  I do not intend to set many
ground rules to start off, so as long as folks post items of interest
to the Tenleytown area everything should be fine.  I do however
reserve the right to moderate at any time.

Buddy Yingling
Western Ave.