6/14/01:

Salon Cielo (by Aveda) under construction in old 
Kulturas spot, 1941 Conn Ave, just north of the Lucky
Jeans store which opened two months ago. An 
independent clothing store is rumored to be coming to
the corner spot on S.

Acropolis, a nightclub with a live DJ, being built at
1337 Conn Ave, where Vertigo Books once was (and years
before stood the Republican National Headquarters).

WP Entertainment editors take a quick peek at Gazuza:
http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0048/00/66/cs1.html

Proposal to rename P St Bridge in honor of investor
William Calomiris was rejected by ANC 2B, thank God.

DCCA's board reiterated its support on 6/11 in favor
of underwater lights for the Dupont fountain. The 
National Park Service, sadly, opposes this proposal.

The Roosevelt (16th St between V and Florida) is on 
track to open in late '02, in its original 1920s 
grandeur, with luxury studio, 1- and 2-bedroom 
apartments. Amenities will include an indoor pool (!),
fitness center, resident library (!!) and a dry 
cleaning service. 
   Developer is Summit Properties, the same company
doing the Summit Grand Parc at 15th & I, which looks
fabulous. It overlooks McPherson Square, but is blocks
away from any other residential buildings.

See pictures from Sunday's gay pride parade at 
http://151.200.20.55/pride-2001/index.html

See WP story "Metro Assailant Sought: Residents' Help
Solicited in Officer's Shooting at U Street Station,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53773-2001Jun11.html
   See also "Wounded Metro Police Officer Dies:
Rookie Was Shot Trying to Stop Fare Evader at U St.,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63958-2001Jun13.html
   See also http://www.mpdc.org/English/news/2001/0106/010611f.htm

Back in March, the old Trios near 18th and Columbia 
was transformed into the Adams Mill Bar and Grill. See
http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0047/94/24/cs1.html

Adams Morgan ANC 1C's funding has been cut off by the 
city due to findings of audit. See [1] below.

I've always thought that the smaller the jurisdiction
of a political entity the better, but also that the 
ability to spend other people's money is the root of 
all evil. DC seems to bear this out, with the city's 
ANCs running the gamut from democratic role model to 
kindergarten kleptocracy.

WP story on John Bailey's Monroe mural at Conn Ave and
Calvert: "Touch-Up Keeps Marilyn Looking Marvelous,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61189-2001Jun13.html

Update on the Tivoli: "Tivoli Site Plan Close to Final
Approvals; Graham Acts to Ensure Construction Start,"
http://www.intowner.com/fr/issue/stories/story1.htm

WP covers protest over floating restaurant planned for
Georgetown Waterfront Park, pending report from Army 
Corps of Engineers. Note world's worst slogan, "We 
want oars, not hors d'oeuvres." See "Boaters in a Row 
With Clyde's Over Eatery: Planned Restaurant-Barge 
Would Take River Space, Endanger Users, Foes Say,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38873-2001Jun7.html

Georgetown now has a second comic book shop, Big 
Planet Comics, at 3145 Dumbarton St.

7300 block of Georgia will soon get a face lift. See 
"Georgia Avenue on their mind: District officials and
merchants think about ways to revitalize the area,"
http://washington.bcentral.com/washington/stories/2001/06/11/focus1.html

Democratic National Committee makes unsolicted bid for
501 4th SW. See "DNC wants vacant DC lot for new HQ,"
http://washington.bcentral.com/washington/stories/2001/06/11/story2.html

I know I promised not to cover the WWII memorial, but
here's a neat link: http://www.savethemall.org/

The Urban Institute looked at distribution of shops.
See "D.C.'s Image Keeps Away Retailers, Study Finds,"
http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48863-2001Jun10.html

This is cool: "Metro Set To Provide E-Mails on Rail 
Delays: Service to Be a First By Subway System,"
http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45933-2001Jun9.html

Interesting background on Anacostia market: "What's 
Cooking in Anacostia? Food From the Farmers Market,"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61186-2001Jun13.html

NYT covers changes in what's called the best farmers'
market in the U.S. (and reminds us that "chickens 
don't take the R train"). See "Trees vs. Produce:  
Clashing Greens in Union Square,"
http://nytimes.com/2001/06/06/living/06GREE.html

DC's snack tax was repealed, effective yesterday.

Montgomery County held its first "Safe Neighborhood 
Day." See "Montgomery promotes pedestrian safety,"
http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20010611-22126832.htm

Please help out with Kinetik's (the Kitchen[K] people)
insider's survey.  Cut, paste & complete the survey in
[2] below, and send to ali@kinetikcom.com by tomorrow!

WABA is seeking volunteers to help out with Bike DC,
the region's largest car-free bike ride, scheduled for
September 23. Contact waba@waba.org if interested. See
http://www.waba.org/new/ride_with/bikedc2001.php

Through June 30: "Bel Age," from the Capitol Hill Arts
Workshop's "Gay Plays for Grownups Series," in SE. See
http://www.chaw.org/theater.htm#belage

Saturday, June 16: Pride of Pets in Dupont Circle
plaza, 3-6. See http://www.petsdc.org/

June 16: June Play Day in Kalorama Park, 10-3, to 
celebrate the improvements in the Park. See [3] below.
   See also http://www.adamsmorgan.net/kaloramapark/

June 16: LCCA sponsors picnic at Pepco Park, 12th & O.
RSVP info at Web site, http://www.logancircle.org/ 

June 16 & 17: Discount rug sale in front of JR's, 9 to
4, benefitting Washington Wetskins (gay water polo).

Tuesday, June 19: PSA 306 "Partnerships for Problem-
Solving" meeting at the The Whitelaw. See [4] below.

Best regards,
Michael
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[1] 
   Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 20:33:06 EDT
   From: elevy98089@aol.com
Subject: Re: Digest Number 200

From the Columbia Buzz:

DC Orders Halt to Funding of Adams Morgan ANC
 
Culminating a regular review of Adams Morgan Advisory 
Neighborhood Commission 1C's books, Deborah K. Nichols
in the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, has
terminated all funds to the body effective May 7.  
Scores of irregularities were disclosed in the report
available to the public. The Auditor noted that over 
80% of all disbursements did not comply with the 
minimum requirements for documentation. The audit also
notes that "the Commission's officers, particularly 
the chairperson and treasurer, improperly used the 
quarterly financial report approval process as a 
method of obtaining Commissioner's approval of 
expenditures after the fact and without apparent 
deliberation.[Auditor's Emphasis]"  The District 
requires that "expenditures shall be specifically 
approved by the Commission at a public meeting prior 
to the disbursement [ Auditor's Emphasis]."  Andrew 
Miscuk is the current ANC chairman and served as 
Treasurer following Carolyn Llorente. Josh Gibson is 
the current Treasurer.  Former Chairwoman Linda Softli
was the Chairwoman at the time.

Threatening collection action, the Auditor has noted 
that there are $2,000 for which "ANC 1C's treasurer 
and chairperson responsible for authorizing these 
disbursements must repay ANC 1C" unless properly 
approved and documented.

The Auditor also noted that the treasurer had not 
filed the "fourth quarter financial report which was 
due December 1, 2000" and is now six months over due. 

Question was also raised over the expenditure of a 
considerable amount of District money without public 
notice to bid on the contract or for solicitation of 
competitive bids. The DC Auditor will not restore 
funding to the Adams Morgan ANC until their quarterly
financial reports have been received, reviewed and 
approved. 
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[2] - [Responses due by 6/15/01]
From: ali@kinetikcom.com

We need your VOICE added to the mix!

Here's your chance to prove that there is life in 
Washington!

On September 23-26, 2001, thousands of designers will 
descend on DC for "VOICE: AIGA National Design 
Conference 2001" ! You can help 
them enjoy our city with a contribution to the AIGA's 
handy-dandy, insider's to-do guide!

Just take a moment to complete this questionnaire and 
help us fill in your cohorts on all the cool stuff to 
do, see, eat, and buy!

So, share your secrets ... and we'll mail you a 
completed guide once it's done. (If you can try to 
include not only the name but also an approximate 
address or phone, it will help us track the place 
down!)

1) Where do you go to get:

* cheap eats:
* fancy-schmancy eats:
* brunch eats:
* sweet eats:
* vegetarian eats:
* late-nights eats:

2) Where do you go to buy:

* hip stuff:
* periodicals and newspapers:
* shoes:
* cool house-wares:
* vintage clothing:
* fleas:

3) Where do you go if you're a big:

* coffee drinker:
* disco dancer:
* pool player:
* theater goer:
* late nighter:
* museum lover:
* beer drinker:
* band junkie:
* book reader:
* pizza eater:
* jazz lover:
 
4) Tell us your secrets ... what's your favorite place
you'd like to share with out-of-town visitors?

5) If a person could visit only one place in DC which
place would you recommend?

6) Danger! Danger! What tourist traps must our friends
avoid?
 
7) And how about tips (eg, "stand to the left on Metro
escalators because I need to get to work!")?

8) Can we attribute a quote to you if we really love 
the way you've described something?

9) What your mailing address (so we can send you a 
guide once it's done)?
 
Thanks for your help! Hope to see you at the 
conference and/or on the streets of DC!

Ali Kooistra
Gallery Manager

KINETIK Communication Graphics, Inc.
1436 U Street NW
Suite 404
Washington, DC 20009
202 797-0605
202-387-2848 FAX

http://www.kinetikcom.com/
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[3] 
Kalorama Park to Celebrate!

The Advisory Board and the Fund for Kalorama Park are
organizing a June Play Day in Kalorama Park on 
Saturday, June 16 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm to 
celebrate the improvements in the Park. Mayor Anthony
Williams, Councilman Jim Graham and Park Director Neil
Albert have been invited to speak briefly at 1:00 pm. 
There will musical entertainment, children's 
activities, health screening and picnicking in the 
Park. Come bring a picnic and celebrate with your 
neighbors. The improvements the Park are the result of
greatly strengthened relations between the community 
and the Department of Parks and Recreation. In the 
last year, the Department has put in new lights, fixed
the 19th Street Walk, moved and replaced the horrible
dumpster in the middle of the Park and is now 
replacing old playground equipment. The Fund for 
Kalorama has received contributions from individuals 
in the community amounting to about $30,000. These 
funds have been used to purchase game tables and a 
bulletin board for the Recreation Center; 30 new 
trees, new hoses and other garden equipment and 
rehabilitation of the main entrance of the Park on 
Columbia Road including creation of a plaza for the 
commemorative bricks of park contributors. The Fund is
also awaiting a decision on a $12,000 grant request 
from the Urban Forest Council that would fund four new
benches, five new trashcans, 10 new trees, gater bags
to ensure proper watering of trees and equipment and 
planting materials for a children's garden as part of
the recreation program. The next meeting of the Fund 
for Kalorama Park will be Monday, June 11 at 7:00 pm
at the Recreation Center. All are welcome. 
-- Mike Gould

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[4] 
Metropolitan Police Department of the District of 
Columbia

PSA 306 Partnerships for Problem-Solving

Meeting for Neighborhood Problem-Solving

Tuesday, June 19, 2001

7PM

The Whitelaw
1839 13th Street, NW

An opportunity for citizens to target problems of 
utmost concern and to create a plan for action and 
review.

Help improve our quality of life. Work with PSA 306 
and neighbors for a safe, healthy, vibrant community.

Come with your list of target problems:
-  crimes/disorder problems
-  situations harmful to the community
-  issues that have been the subject of repeated calls
   for service