WHERE TO SEND AFRICAN SCAM E-MAILS
From: "Kathleen McLynn" <[email protected]>
Just received this scam Email.  If anyone else gets one of these West
African emails the place to report it is: by email:
[email protected] (assuming it isn't upper/lower case sensitive) by
FAX: 202/406-5031 per instructions on the voice mail of Tom Freesmeier,
Secret Service at 406-5850. I hope no one is tricked by it, but it seems
pretty blatant.

[ I didn't print the e-mail, but the gist of it is that an African
official/resident is coming to the US and needs a place to send his
funds. If you provide help, he'll split the money with you, etc., etc.
There's usually some military takeover mentioned and individual and
family are fleeing, etc, etc. They're asking you, the recipient of the
e-mail, for an account number. Needless to say, if you were so foolish
as to provide them with your bank account number, they will clean out
your account. I receive these e-mails from time to time but figure no
one would be naive enough to get involved. It would be a good idea
though to forward such an e-mail to the investigative address listed
above. I appreciate Kathleen McLynn's sending this information. --  KS]
 
 
 

REGARDING OLD COMPUTERS  FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
From: "Laura Akgulian" <[email protected]>
[In response to a question from me as to whether they could use more --
KS]:
As many as they've got, we can use. So yes, by all means, keep them
coming. We're waiting for one person to deliver her computer so we can
attempt to fix the modem before presenting the system to Dwayne, the
student in need at Wilson. I'd like to  thank the half a dozen neighbors
who've responded thus far with computers or offers of $ for repairs.
We're finding other students who need them,  at Alice Deal as well.
Thank you for helping to make it all happen!
 
 
 

THE LISNER HOME CHRISTMAS BAKE AND BOOK SALE AND SILENT AUCTION
From: "Polly King" <[email protected]>
Thursday, December 20th, 11:00am until 7:00pm
The Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home, 5425 Western Avenue NW
Profits will be used to benefit the residents of the Home.
 
 
 

MANY THANKS TO COUNCILMEMBERS KATHY PATTERSON AND CAROL SCHWARTZ ON
THEIR RECENT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROBLEM WITH TOW COMPANIES IN DC. The
tow company problem has been going on for more than a decade. It was
ignored until the insurance industry went to the Mayor for help. There
has been a joint committee operating for more than a year to fix it.
They are waiting for a computer tracking system to be completed. In the
meantime, the hearing record is still open if you wish to submit any
comments to either Councilmember Patterson or Schwartz. A spotlight like
this hearing is useful to keep this work moving along. There is a very
informative Inspector General's report with  his recommendations on the
IG's web page at www.dcig.org.
 
 
 

FAREWELL FROM RAJ AND NIKKI OF  RAJ DESIGN STUDIO
From:  [email protected]
We have a shop  "RAJ DESIGN STUDIO" at 4904 Wisconsin Ave (at the corner
of Ellicott & Wisconsin Ave).  After 10 years, we are closing our doors.
My husband & I have decided to slow down our hectic pace & start
enjoying some of the lovely people and places in the Washington area. We
just wanted to extend a thank you to all the neighbors and local
business for helping our 10 years to be a great experience.  This
neighborhood is very special in its friendliness and comraderie, it has
been a real pleasure to be here.  We hope everyone will stop by before
we leave at the end of January 2002 and say goodbye.  We are having a
big going out of business sale and maybe they will find that special
gift or something just right for themselves. Anyway, thanks for being
great neighbors and supporting us all these years.
Raj and Nikki
 
 
 

THANKS FOR THE SUPERCANS
From: [email protected]
I want to thank everyone who responded to my  request for a Supercan for
my composting operation.  I  ended up getting 4 cans.  I'm using 3 of
them to store leaves and other future composting materials and I gave
one to a neighbor who is has a similar composting operation.  Thanks
again.  John
 
 
 

ANC3F VACANCY
From: "Kogan, Phil (HHS/OS)" <[email protected]>
ANC 3F Commissioner Lyn Oglesby recently resigned from her position.
Commissioner Oglesby represented Single Member District 3F07 which
roughly covers the area from Connecticut and Porter north to Melvin
Hazen Park, west to Tilden and Reno, east to Beach Drive, south to
Williamsburg and Porter, and west to Connecticut and Porter.  Nominating
petitions can be picked up between December 10 and December 31 at the
Board of Elections and Ethics, 441 4th Street NW, Suite 250N.  ANC 3F
will vote to select a Commissioner from among qualified candidates.
 
 
 

ANC3B MONTHLY PUBLIC MEETING
From:  [email protected]
Thursday, December 13th, 7:30pm at Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600
Calvert Street
ADGENDA:
-- 2ND DISTRICT POLICE REPORT
Lt. Brian Bray, PSA 205
-- OLD BUSINESS
Approval of FY 2002 ANC 3B Budget
Ward Three Traffic Issues, New Stop Signs at 39th and Klingle and 39th
and Edmunds
-- NEW BUSINESS
Announcement of Liquor License Renewals
Food Town Market: 4000 Tunlaw Road/ 4000 M Market: 4000 Massachusetts
Ave./Glover Park Market: 2411 37th Street/ Colonnade Deli and Wine: 2801
New Mexico Ave.
Parking Proposal Legislation Update and Review of ANC3C Resolution on
Reciprocity Proposed Resolution Advocating Installation of Fare Meters
in DC Taxicabs
-- PRESENTATIONS
Gloria Shelby, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, on polices
and procedures for housing inspections
-- Helen Hagerty, Guy Mason Baseball, on plans for the renovation of the
Guy
Mason Ball Field
For more information, visit ANC 3B's website at:
www.dcneighborhoods.net/anc/3b
 
 
 

MECHANICAL STREET SWEEPERS HIBERNATE
From: [email protected]
District of Columbia Department of Public Works
For Immediate Release
Contact: Mary Myers, DPW
(202) 671-2375
The DC Department of Public Works announces that scheduled mechanical
street cleaning operations will be suspended this winter from January 4
until March 18, 2002.  Street cleaning stops temporarily every year
during January, February and the first part of March, traditionally the
coldest months of the year.  DPW officials explain that the
street-sweeping machinery spreads a thin layer of water under their
rotating brushes, creating potentially hazardous, icy, road conditions
during winter months.

Residents and visitors who park along designated alternate-side street
sweeping routes, will not be required to move their cars to the
alternate side of the street during the 10-week sweeper hiatus.  No
parking citations will be issued to vehicles parked during normal,
street-sweeping hours in areas posted with "No Parking/Street Cleaning"
signs.  However, other parking infractions will be enforced as usual.

The city will take advantage of any fair-weather days during the winter
to catch up on street cleaning.  The sweepers will operate on an
unscheduled basis without parking restrictions when weather conditions
permit between January 4th and March 18th.  For more information on
Street and Ally Cleaning or Parking Enforcement in the District, visit
the Department of Public Works website - www.dpw.dc.gov
 
 
 

SOUND OFF ON CITY SERVICES

**** From:  [email protected]
Wouldn't it be better to repave Tenley Circle than bother with Albemarle
St.?  I have never been able to figure out why my priorities are always
different from the authorities'.  But, Tenley Circle is in MUCH worse
condition than Albemarle - and has much more traffic.

****From: [email protected]
Parking Meter Peril
Dan (not a happy) Parker, [email protected]
A few years ago I groused about how so many parking meters had been
beheaded, putting into question the safety of parking in such locations,
no matter how central to town and well traveled. The city responded (not
due to me) with a fancy contract and new meters all around -- superior
meters that take all sorts of  silver change -- Happy days!

My work has me constantly on the road. I try to park legally. I carry
lots of change and I always pay my parking tickets. I rely on parking
meters. Of late, however, I've been annoyed at the number of broken
meters. I thought they were repaired under a contract with some big
Lockheed-like company. At least twice a week I lose my money in a meter.
I have the "broken meter" department on speed dial and have to listen to
their long, long  message before leaving my pertinent information. Are
there any city officials who can do a little better out there? Oversight
should be easy and we deserve better.
 
 
 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

**** From: [email protected]
Does anyone know of a handyman with carpentry experience? I need someone
to  replace a pillar on my garage.  Diane Conk

****From: "Ruttenberg, Charles" <[email protected]>
I need a good  plumber. Any recommendations?

****From: Steven Gross <[email protected]>
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 <[email protected]>
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...

**** From: "Ruttenberg, Charles" <[email protected]>
This is to inform you of the poor service I received recently from
District Safe and Lock. About a week ago I requested the company to
repair and replace several locks at our home I was told that they would
be able to come on Dec.6 at 10A.M. I advised them that I would not go to
the office that morning but would await their arrival. When no one
arrived by 10:15 I called the company and was advised that they had an
appointment ticket with no date on it, clearly an error on their part. I
then requested the manager to send someone out that day since I was at
home. They refused and said that Tuesday Dec.11 would be the earliest. I
then refused to deal with them any further. I do not recommend this
company for lock work. Charles Ruttenberg

**** From: "Deirdre Gaffney" <[email protected]>
FOR SALE: 2 years new office furniture: 1 desk, 1 credenza w. Pull out
keyboard,  1 Swivel office chair.  Asking $600 ( paid 1280 for all 3 two
years ago)
1 tall chest of drawers...lingerie chest I think it is called.  Needs
knobs.  $75
2 pottery  Barn green wooden bar stools w. Cushions.  $100
1 green sofa less than 3 years old. Hardly used $300

**** From: [email protected]
 FREE - Contact Joanne at 202-537-1620 or [email protected]
TV
Polyblend sanded tile grout
Joint compound (28kg container about 1/2 full)

****  From: Jennifer Rose <[email protected]>
I had a terrific experience in a local business.  This was the second
time I had entered the shop of Bacchus Wine Cellar. Bassam the shops
owner was terrific. He told me that he just purchased the wine store
recently.  I found the selection great and the prices were better than
advertised in the Wine stores in VA.  Keep the businesses busy in our
neighborhood. Bacchus is at 1635 Wisconsin Ave.

**** From: "Kathleen McLynn" <[email protected]>
COMMUNITY TOY COLLECTION
There is still time if you wish to make a donation before the Thursday,
December 13th Deadline! Collecting NEW & GENTLY USED toys, dolls, sports
gear, bikes, helmets, books, stuffed animals, art supplies,
clothing..... Do your kids have toys that they have outgrown?  In the
spirit of the season, please consider donating them to Mt. Rona Baptist
Church.
 
Our community has supported the Mt. Rona toy drive for 11 years.
Families from Stoddert School in Glover Park, where Bernice McCallum
taught for 13 years, first adopted the program and continue to support
this most worthy cause.  Over the years this grass roots effort has
gained support in adjoining neighborhoods. Over 100 children received
presents last year thanks to your generosity.  If you would like to make
a contribution, please drop toys off at the front porch of any of these
locations 24/7:
Betsy Hawkings, 4332 Albemarle Street, NW;
Lisa Oakley, 3386 Stephenson Place, NW;
Susan Phillips, 3801 W Street, NW
Please make your donation no later than December 13.

If you have questions, please call: Bernice McCallum  (202) 726-5852
Mt. Rona Baptist Church  Kate McLynn (202) 966-9837 St. Columba's
 
 
 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE CORCORAN!
Come One, Come All! Holiday Gift Ideas for Corcoran Members
From: "cgamem" <[email protected]>
Member Day in the Museum Shop
Members will receive an additional 10% discount on all purchases in the
Shop on Saturday, December 15th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Receive a
total of 20% off books, cards, clothing, jewelry, and much more.  Free
gift-wrapping too!

Gift Memberships to the Corcoran: A Gift that Keeps on Giving! Gift
memberships to the Corcoran are now available!  Purchase one today for
friends and family and they too will enjoy discounts in the Museum Shop
and cafe, free general admission to the museum, two free tickets to the
Jacqueline Kennedy exhibition coming in April (a value of $28), and much
more!  Purchase a Supporting level gift membership, and they will
receive reciprocal benefits at more than 90 museums nationwide and four
free tickets to the Jacqueline Kennedy exhibition (a value of $56) -
perfect for travelers and college students!  Please call our Membership
Office at 202.639.1753 or visit our website at www.corcoran.org to
purchase one today.
Corcoran Membership Department
500 17th Street, NW
www.corcoran.org
Tel:  (202) 639-1753
Fax: (202) 639-1750
Email: [email protected]
 
 
 
 

AND FINALLY . . .
From: [email protected] (Ed McCauley)
From:    "James H Leonard" <[email protected]>
A group of 8 guys at the pub led by  O'Riley phoned Osama bin Laden and
told him the 8 of them are at war with him.  We're 8 Irish men strong;
so look out.
 
Bin Laden told them that he was 500,000 men strong, along with many
weapons of  war and were they sure they wanted to go through with this.
 
O'Riley  said that he would get back to him.  Sure enough, next day he
called Osama and told him the war was still on.  We now have 20 men, a
hay wagon, some knives, and 2 rifles.
 
Bin Laden said he now had 2 million men and 10,000 tanks, many
laser-type weapons, helicopters, and fighter planes.
 
O'Riley said he would get back to him.  Sure enough, next day he called
Osama and told him the war was off.
 
Bin Laden asked him why they had changed their minds.
 
Oh, said O'Riley,  we just don't see how we can possibly feed 2 million
prisoners.
 
 

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