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V OLUME X X V I / I SSUE 4 / A PRIL 2 0 1 2 WWW . CAGTOWN . ORG Carl Colby Speaks about The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster

arl Colby will be our became a major force in featured speaker at American history, paving Cthe CAG meeting on the way for today’s Tuesday April 17. He will tell provocative questions the fascinating back stories about security and secre- behind the film he made cy versus liberty and about his father, Georgetown morality. The film forges resident and former Director a fascinating mix of rare of the CIA, William E. archival footage, never- Colby: The Man Nobody before-seen photos, and Knew: In Search of My Father, Filmmaker Carl Colby interviews with the CIA Spymaster William “who’s who” of Colby. He recently produced American intelligence, including former and directed this feature- National Security Advisers Brent Scowcroft length documentary film on and , former Secretary of his late father, William E. Defense , former Secretary Colby, former Director of the of Defense and Director of the CIA James CIA, as well as the evolution Schlesinger, as well Pulitzer Prize journalists of the CIA from OSS in Bob Woodward, and Tim WWII to today. The story is Weiner. Through it all, Carl Colby searches a probing history of the CIA as well as a personal mem- for an authentic portrait of the man who remained oir of a family living in clandestine shadows. masked even to those who loved him.

From the beginning of his career as an OSS officer Carl is an award-winning documentary filmmaker parachuting into Nazi-occupied Europe, William Colby whose credits include films about Franz Kline, Willem rose through the ranks of “The Company,” and soon was De Kooning, Bob Marley, Frank Gehry, George Hurrell involved in covert operations in hot spots around the and Franco Zeffirelli (an Emmy Award winner). He was globe. He swayed elections against the Communists in born in Washington, DC, graduated from Georgetown Italy, oversaw the coup against President Diem in Saigon, University and lived in New York and Los Angeles and ran the controversial Phoenix Program in Vietnam, before returning to Washington in 2003 to make The which sparked today’s legacy of counter-insurgency. But Man Nobody Knew. He is a member of the Board of after decades of obediently taking on the ’s Directors of The OSS Society. toughest and dirtiest assignments, and rising to become Director of the CIA, Colby defied the President. Braving The April 17 CAG meeting will be at the Georgetown intense controversy, he opened up to Congress some of Library (R Street and ) where there will the agency’s darkest, most tightly held secrets and extra- be a special display of CIA and intelligence related materi- legal operations. als. Weather permitting, the 7:00 reception will be on the lovely Book Hill terrace; and at 7:30 we will move to the Now, his son asks a series of powerful and relevant main meeting room to enjoy the talk by Carl Colby. questions about the father who was a ghost-like presence in the family home - and the intelligence officer who

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President’s letter

Ah Spring! Oh Rats! where they can get a crowd and a small side street in the h, the first day of Spring. middle of the community Cherry blossoms, daffodils, probably isn’t a draw. But strolls along the canal and you never know, so we A asked for the pilot program ... rats. Ugh! As the weather gets warmer we need to be extra vigi- so we aren’t stuck with a lant about rodent control. So here bad situation should one is my Springtime reminder. If you arise. In the meantime, check are not part of the solution then out some fantastic mobile you are part of the problem. It is cuisine at the upcoming DC law that all household trash Concerts in the Parks. Jennifer Altemus, Leslie Lee, Jim Lee, Elizabeth Miller, be placed on the curb for pick up Constance Chatfield Taylor, and Betsy Cooley inside the CAG Meetings in containers with tight fitting lids TD Bank vault at the Concerts in the Parks kick off party One of the many wonder- no earlier than 6:30pm the night ful benefits of membership in before pick up (Tuesdays and Fri- sources and hiding places for our association is our monthly mem- days unless there is a holiday). Resi- rodents. If everyone does their part, bership meetings. We host these events dents who put their trash on the curb the problem can get MUCH better. at different venues around Georgetown in plastic bags are breaking the law and invite speakers to talk on a topic and, more importantly, inviting rats Food Trucks of interest. It’s a terrific opportunity to into the community. The Department With all the work we are putting meet new neighbors and old friends in of Public Works can and will issue into rat abatement we worry about interesting spaces around the Village citations to residents who do not put added litter on the streets. So when and maybe learn something. their trash in cans with tight fitting DCRA asked for comments on their lids. If you do not have a proper new regulations on mobile food ven- Last month the Ritz-Carlton hosted trash can you can call 311 to have dors, CAG weighed in. We stressed us in their gorgeous event space (for- one delivered to your house. that the food trucks need to take any merly the Fahrenheit Restaurant). trash generated with them when they Expert consultant and fellow George- The city has also been working leave. We suggested an 18-month pilot towner, Debbie Weil, talked about the with the Georgetown Business program for the new regulations computer and Smartphone uses that Improvement District on eighteen which we feel is crucial so we can are transforming our lives. She trouble areas, mostly alleys. The busi- revisit the issue and see how things are explained how you can use your com- nesses have hired one central extermi- going. And finally, we asked for severe puter to access the best local informa- nator, Western Pest Services. With just fines for parking too long in a residen- tion (the Georgetown Metropolitan the one contractor, efforts are coordi- tial zone. We didn’t ask that the trucks and Georgetown Dish) and how you nated so rats don’t just move from one be restricted from residential streets can “talk” with your neighbors on spot to another. I highly recommend because we haven’t seen a problem so CAG’s electronic bulletin board - that residents consider using Western far and we like them coming to things www.GeorgetownForum.com. for their homes. Residents having like the kids’ baseball games. problems are also encouraged to give I’m excited for April 17 to hear group consent to the Department of As the Concerts in the Parks Carl Colby talk about his movie on Health rodent control program to “Whodunit?” Kick Off party at TD his father, William Colby, at the exterminate on private property. Bank was winding down the Ball or Georgetown Library. Then in May Nothing food truck pulled into the the will host our Other actions you can take to mit- parking lot and gave all the guests a annual awards ceremony. Hope you igate the problem include picking up delicious meatball nightcap to round can make these, too. your dog droppings and cleaning up out the evening. Really fun idea - and leaves and debris that offer rodent REALLY good meatballs! Our —Jennifer Altemus harborage. We must eliminate food thoughts are that the trucks go to

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Aspects of Georgetown

Treats and Treasures

ecently this column featured People: Kristin at the UPS Store on in. Kids break dancing at the Water- — perhaps one should say N Street. She is unfailingly patient, front Park. The labyrinth there, it Rgave in to — venting and kind and helpful. Ditto Ozra at the challenges you to find the right path, kvetching. This was, of course, just a New York Cleaners on , kind of a metaphor for life? temporary sinking spell, and will be another one of nature’s noblewomen. corrected right now. There are many Barry at Morgan’s Pharmacy. He is The echoing domes at the drop treasures in our lives here, some amusing, unboring and helpful, a solid dead gorgeous little museum at Dum- obvious, some hidden. plus in our community. Bob at the barton Oaks. That’s what domes do, Safeway, that man is a cheerful saint. they echo. The museum itself — don’t When the spacecraft from Pluto overlook it — it lifts us up and takes lands in Georgetown and the small Good things: Baked and Wired — us out of our petty little concerns in green people with pointy ears come it’s just what you want in your neigh- the best possible way. Speaking of the out and want to know what’s going borhood, it is local, well patronized, past, there is Sands of Time on P at on here, tell them. Treats and treas- has personality. Then there is Mr. Lee 30th, it sells antiquities that also give ures, right here, right now. Here are and his everything store on the corner us the long view, we who often seem some useful nuggets of information of N Street and 35th. He fixes lamps, to be obsessed with ephemera. on people and places. he repairs shoes, he cuts keys, he sells hardware. He is a one-man band. Gathering in Rose Park, kids and Places: Leopolds, in Cady’s Alley, their nannies, everybody knows just like being abroad. The stylish jew- The monkey puzzle tree on the everybody, hangs out, it’s cute. It’s a elry store there, Jewelerswerk, interest- corner of 31st and R Streets. We all scene, it’s a neighborhood. We are a ing, imaginative, different. Sixty differ- love it. What is it doing here? It’s an neighborhood. ent artists, all kinds of prices. Note the anomaly, that’s why we love it. irresistible little red rings with devil’s Someone asked if Georgetown was horns. J Chocolatier, which uses sim- The owls sometimes at the bot- dying ... no, there is life in the old ply the best chocolate in the world to tom of Lovers Lane in good weather. girl yet. So eat your hearts out little make their bonbons. Babettes, good The Lantern on P Street, a sweet green people from outer space. stuff, also nearby. All fun. seductive bookstore to lose oneself —Edith Schafer

Dumbarton Oaks Conservancy Celebration at the Embassy of Italy Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero and Mrs. Bisogniero will host a reception Thursday, April 19 from 6-8pm at the Embassy of Italy to celebrate the 71st Birthday of the Park as well as to honor the Conservancy’s efforts to restore . Writer and lecturer, Elizabeth Rogers — the founder of the Central Park Conservancy — will be the speaker for the evening. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and advance RSVP is required: [email protected] or visit www.dopark.org.

NEWSBYTES A second Café Tu-O-Tu is now open at 3421 M Street (beside Pie Sisters) and offers express delivery... It might not be what you thought would move in, but Edible Arrangements is set to open on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Q Street... Joining the stores on Book Hill, The Dandelion Patch moved to 1663 Wisconsin Avenue from their spot in The Shops at ... The Boathouse Study continued at a 4-hour workshop where many different groups brainstormed on their basic needs of the waterfront, NPS will complete its study and set another meeting probably in late September... The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved S&R Foundation’s request to use as its head- quarters, the group is also set to purchase soon...reports have it that Eastbanc intends to go through the design approval and construction drawing phase for residential condos at the Key Bridge Exxon site in the next 18 months, with a projected groundbreaking in the third quarter of 2013.

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Spotlight on CAG Staffer Elizabeth Maloy

pete in the Olympic Trials in June in through the Eugene, Oregon. A runner since high NYAC — he school days in Albany, NY, she ran at ran for the club as an under- in the 1950s graduate and graduate student where and competed she was a four-time All-American and in the presti- four-time Big East Champion. After gious Millrose college she ran for the New York Games in Athletic Club, before signing a profes- Madison sional contract with New Balance Square Garden. Elizabeth Maloy before a race in Albany, NY (note her colorful NB gear!). Elizabeth com- peted in the lizabeth Maloy is the super She has since travelled across the Racing in Liege Millrose competent, cheerful Program country and in Europe (Ireland, Italy, Belgium Games in this Assistant at CAG who coordi- Belgium, and Finland) racing in major past February! E competitions. She trains under GU nates many of our programs, such as Oral History interviews, writes for the Coach Chris Miltenberg and still finds When asked if she has any super- newsletter, composes great email time to assist with the women’s track stitions related to competing, she says “blasts” about meetings and events — team. She has the Olympic “A” stan- “I need to have my pearl earrings!” not to mention fielding multiple ques- dard and ranks among the top 10 in She also says the best advice she has tions from residents. She covers so the country in the 5000 meters. With been given is “Always to take a step many bases, you almost don’t notice her red ponytail, “Liz,” as she is back and enjoy the moment. Every she is part-time in the CAG office. known in the running world, works day is an experience — take it or out at the Duke Ellington track at leave it but always learn from it.” But she also has a career as an elite 38th and R Streets and on the tow We are lucky to have Elizabeth at athlete racing the mile and the 5000 path and in . CAG — we all benefit from her excel- meters in national and international lent skills and sunny disposition. competitions. She has her sights set on When interviewing Kevin Delany the London Olympics and will com- for the Oral History project, she dis- —Betsy Cooley covered they were teammates

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Bank Stick Up for Concerts in the Parks a Success

carrying mysterious backpacks, luggage, and guitar cases. National Conserva- tory of Dramatic Arts president Ray Ficca, who played the detective all evening, asked the important question: Whodunit? It turned out to be (encour- Concerts Co chairs Renee Esfandiary Crupi and Hosts of the evening Christian Videla, Christina Vinson aged by cheers and Elizabeth Miller, with event organizers Amy and Brian Monday of TD Bank. applause from the Kuhnert and Kelly Doolan, and Jennifer Altemus crowd): CAG presi- dent Jennifer Alte- he mystery of the missing art- Contemporary, and a Dianna Brous- mus, who had tried to hide the loot in work was solved March 3 as sard necklace, donated by Hu’s Wear. her vintage suitcase. Georgetowners gathered at The suspects in the case included T Music by DJ Anders pulsed TD Bank to support CAG’s 10th Carol Joynt, Jack and Michele Evans, Annual Summer Concerts in the John and Kristen Lever, Topher Math- throughout the evening, Sprinkles Parks series. At the event, masterfully ews, Nancy Taylor Bubes, and Jen- cupcakes were a special take home created by Kelly Doolan and Amy nifer Altemus. All acted a bit shady favor, and, an added bonus, compli- Kuhnert, guests enjoyed a Thomas mentary meatballs from the Crown Affair themed evening com- food truck Ball or Nothing plete with intrigue, mystery, and style. were waiting outside as guests left the party. The teller counters were trans- formed into a bar as guests enjoyed A special champagne cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while toast, accompanied by divine piecing together clues of who stole the Fleurir chocolate caramels, to Katherine Sable print. The bank’s celebrate the ten years of fab- vault was wide open to accept guest ulous concerts was offered to bids on the print, donated by Heiner- specially honor concerts founder Elizabeth Miller.

Kelly Doolan, event co-host, and husband Greg The 2012 concerts are slat- inspect in the TD Bank vault ed for May 20th, June 17th (the Fathers Day celebra- tion), and July 4th (complete with a patriotic parade). The Concerts in the Parks thanks TD Bank for hosting and catering the party. And thanks also to Concerts sponsors: Sprinkles, Nancy Taylor Bubes — Washington Fine Properties, and George- town Floorcoverings.

—Elizabeth Maloy

“Detective” Ray Ficca, president of the Nancy Taylor Bubes along with Leslie Lee and National Conservatory, questions Constance Chatfield Taylor suspect Topher Mathews 5 G EORGETOWN C ITIZENS / A PRIL 2 0 1 2

Donors to the 2012 Public Safety Program (As of March 15, 2012)

Thanks to the generosity of the following people, CAG has raised over half of the required revenue for the 2012 Public Safety Program. We urge everyone else to contribute soon. Detailed information is on the website: www.cagtown.org. You can donate online or simply send your check to CAG made out to CAG Public Safety. All donations are tax deductible.

Sentinel Pletcher John & Corbin Harwood Shelly & Bruce Ross-Larson The Bernstein Companies Nicholas & Nancy Robert Helen Henderson Barbara & Charles Rossotti Afzaal Akhtar & Sarah Bhutta Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Schiffman Michael Higgins Kathleen Ryan I. Townsend Burden, III Clyde E. Shorey Harry & Monika Holmgren Carl Golob & Elsa Santoyo Georgetown University Hospi- William Plante & Robin Smith Shannon T. Hunt Ruth MacKenzie Saxe tal/Regina Knox Woods Anne & Milton Thompson James & Nancy Hurd John & Edith Schafer R.W.L. Management c/o Candy Richard Thompson Michele Jacobson Ann Schnare Hale Catherine & Tom Tinsley Allen Purvis & Jan Johnson Charles Silverman Diane Colasanto & Andrew Yoshine & Kazuko Uchimura Richard C. & Suzanne M. Johnson Richard & Susan Silverman Kohut Bea van Roijen Joanne Kaufman Carol & James Springer Drs. Ryuji Ueno & Sachiko Kuno John Walda Sue Kohler Mr. Nicholas B. Scheetz Gail McKee Jeff & Lauri Zell Kenny Kraft Victoria Stack Steven Rales Custodian Pierre J. LaForce Emily Stampiglia Vicki & Roger Sant Anonymous Bob & Susanne Lang Robert & Christine Steiner Protector Debra & Lyndon Abell Mark & Barabara Leddy Thomas Steinmetz Tom Carver Les Silverman & Patty Abramson Ron & Anne Lewis Thomas Sweet Bob & Andy Dodds Nancy Margaret & Andrew Adler Mimsy & Rusty Lindner Carolyn S. Tager John & Karen Ferguson Ms. Alexandra Armstrong Sharon Lockwood Peggy Tomlinson Zsyzsanna Karasz & John Lipsky Sally & Dennis Bechara Dr. & Mrs. John Lynch Elena & Bob Tompkins Defender Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barnes Elizabeth Krentzman & Mark Jill & Rock Tonkel Anonymous Edith Bralove Lysne Rev. Mary Kay Totty Peter & Cherry Baumbusch Stephen & Joanna Breyer John D. Macomber Laura & Peter Unger Michael & Denise Bloomfield Ms. Frida F. Burling Mr. William McGreevey Robert Laycock & Thomas Vogt Myrna Bustani William Burns Patricia A. McLagan Jeronne Walker Charley, Bev, and Shannon Casserly Chet & Elizabeth Burrell Carolina Mederos Edward Weidenfeld John & Lynn Dickey Bradford R. Clark Nella S. Mehlman Eileen Shields West & Robin West John Fahey, Jr. Claire & Warren Cox Larry & Candice Mendenhall Carol & Tom Wheeler Karen & Baruch Fellner Charles & Laura Curran Caroline & John Merriam Mr. & Mrs. Thacher W. White Stephen Kurzman & Patricia BJ & Carol Cutler Mary Starke Meyer Steve Wells & Jane Wilson Goldman Michael J. Perkins & Shoshana R. Clare Kristin Miller Other Julie Goodell Danon Pamla & Powell Moore Anonymous Alan S. Helfer Mrs. Sally Davidson Sara Hope Franks & Mike Moore Kiki Bill Richard & Pam Hinds Kevin & Joan Delany Dr. & Mrs. W. Tabb Moore Domnica E. Bottea Jim Hoagland Paul W. Dennett Helena Moynihan Angie & John Bradshaw Ann & Chad Holliday Dumbarton United Methodist Rick & Karen Murphy Louise Brodnitz Nancy S. Itteilag Church John & Rula Norregaard Jay & Margaret Costan Felix Jakob Mr. & Mrs. Edward L Emes, Jr. Susan Spencer & Tom Oliphant Sonia F. Crow Helen & David Kenney Jack Evans Teel Oliver Guy & Martine de Lusignan Arlene & Martin Klepper Michael Chiacehieri, Filomena Malcolm & Pamela Peabody Joy C. Denman Kathryn Langdon Ristorante Steven Phillips Mrs. Marcia K. Dreisbach Thomas F. Lantry Dr. Catherine B. Freedberg Phillips School Condominium Peter & Kay Dunkley Herb & Dianne Lerner Elizabeth & Paul L. Friedman Elisabeth Scott Porter Fischer Family Foundation June & Jerry Libin David Farrell & Laura Frigenti Ruthi Postow Betsy Hanlon Robert E. Lighthizer Richard H. Levy & Lorraine Gal- John A. Prince Penelope Fay Heavner Kathi Loughlin lard Peter Schechter & Rosa Puech Harry L. Hogan Mr. Edward J. Mathias Sarah Geisler Mrs. Eben W. Pyne Lois & Dr. Dirk C. Jecklin Timothy & Jane Matz Georgetown Baptist Church Gerald & Eden Rafshoon Louise Lynch Patrick H. McGettigan Sally Gillespie Michael Reilly Sally & Bill Meadows E. Allan Wendt & Que D. Kay G. Glenday Sandra & Bill Renfro Philip & Karen Morrison Nguyen Melissa Glynn John D. Richardson Greg Myer Northridge Capital, LLC Antonia & Robert Gordon Avice Meehan & Barbara Roberts The Phoenix Carl Leubsdorf & Susan Page Nelse L. Greenway Herb & Fran Rosenbleeth Rosemary Segalla George & Dina Perry Harold Ickes & Laura Handman Elizabeth Ross Charles Eisen & Jacqueline Mavis A. Walters 6 A PRIL 2 0 1 2 / G EORGETOWN C ITIZENS

CAG Gets the Scoop on Social Media

ver ninety people gathered at Jennifer Altemus smart phones (Debbie said studies the Ritz Carlton on the and social media show the youngest generation is more balmy evening of March 19. speaker adept at multitasking and are just as O Debbie Weil Host Jeff Brower, manager of the intelligent as in past years). Another Ritz Carlton, welcomed everyone to person pointed out how helpful the the elegant new meeting space. internet and phones are in caring for elderly relatives — and what a boon Jennifer Altemus introduced Deb- they will be for aging people generally. bie Weil who talked about how social media has developed rapidly She explained the use of CAG’s all on their own as individuals. They over the last few years. Recalling the GeorgetownForum listserv which have also created social revolutions time of slow dial-up connections serves as a community bulletin — to whit, the Arab Spring. She sug- used by relatively few people, she board/discussion site via email. gested people access the local blogs said that the majority of people are (See directions on the CAG website such as the Georgetown Metropoli- connected to multimedia now. A www.cagtown.org.) Debbie has creat- tan. (CAG provided a handout listing show of hands revealed that over ed a special follow-up information the local blogs.) She encouraged 50% of the audience has “Smart page for CAG at CAG to have a full Facebook page Phones” - the cell phones that also http://voxiemedia.com/cag which (in addition to our current Concerts access the internet and provide hand- includes her slides and references. in the Parks Facebook page.) and to held access to email, maps, etc. Deb- start a Twitter account which she bie emphasized that the advent of Debbie closed by pointing out that described as “the source of news broadband and wireless internet has we are living at the time of a truly before it’s in the news.” made information access so fast that profound revolution. A good exam- ple is that a 15-year old kid currently people are increasingly eager to have She amused the crowd by asking if has access to more information than it handy at all times. For example anyone had Googled themselves. the President of the United States did more and more people are making After some laugher, she said that if 15 years ago. restaurant reservations via Open you use Facebook and Twitter, you Table online and reading newspapers gain more control over what people A big thank you to the Ritz Carl- online. Older generations are adopt- glean about you on the internet. ton for hosting the delightful evening ing use of the internet to read and and to Debbie Weil for a lively pres- write blogs on many subjects, and Debbie asked everyone to ask the entation. increasingly using Facebook - espe- person sitting beside them if they were cially to share photos. She explained basically optimistic or pessimistic —Betsy Cooley how the new media has given rise to about the future of technology. “citizen journalists” who have creat- Answers ranged from concern about ed important reports - and photos - the young generation’s obsession with

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Notice of Proposed Amendment to CAG Bylaws

Article 8, Officers, Section 2, Election and Term is amended in part as follows: “The office of President shall not be held by one person for more than four (4) years consecutively.” This has been amended from the original three (3) year term.

Christ Church Georgetown Art Show and Sale

Saturday, April 28 A Georgetown Neighbor and A Favorite 11:00 am. - 4:00 pm of Washingtonians Since 1955 • Featuring Clothing by EILEEN FISHER Sunday, April 29 • Fine Jewelry in Gold, Sterling, and 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Semi-Precious Stone • Folk Art, Home Decor and Fine Art Christ Church Georgetown From Mexico 31st & O Streets 1514 Wisconsin Avenue NW 202-338-4404 www.thephoenixdc.com

Georgetown Village Up and Running

eorgetown Village is a non- One member recently launched a People interested in joining the profit organization established movie club that will meet at Lowe’s Georgetown Village or volunteering Gto help older residents age-in- Georgetown on Tuesday nights (dis- should contact Lynn Golub-Rofrano, place – in both Georgetown and count night for seniors). On their at 202-999-8988 or email Burleith. Since their launch in Decem- first outing they attended the Iron [email protected]. ber, membership has climbed to nearly Lady and discussed the movie over one hundred fifty people, ages fifty- dinner. “We like to help our proac- —Brooke Carnot five to over one hundred! While the tive members drive the services we Village provides its members with provide,” said Golub-Rofrano. transportation and social outings, it benefits us all by creating community. “We provide training for all of our Georgetown Village to Host volunteers,” said Golub-Rofrano, who Book Discussion Executive Director of the George- has already conducted two trainings at town Village, Lynn Golub-Rofrano, Georgetown University. High school The Georgetown Village will said, “Our goal is to meet the needs residents have also volunteered to host a discussion group Thurs- of the seniors in Georgetown. At the help. “And with spring on the way, day, April 19 at 6:30pm at St. moment, key needs are in the area of many residents will need help planting John’s Church, 3240 O Street mobility and socialization.” flowers and weeding their gardens,” NW, to talk about the book On she added. Recent volunteers have Your Own: A Widow’s Passage to Trained Village volunteers drive and purchased and set up computer hard- Emotional and Financial Well- escort members to doctor appoint- ware and solved minor email and tech- Being. Authors Alexandra Arm- ments, on errands and for grocery nical problems; acted as “friendly visi- strong and Mary Donahue will shopping. In addition, the Village tors” for members who are home- be present to discuss their book organizes regular events including bound; and provided household help, and answer any questions. For happy hours, weekly coffee talks at St. including shoveling, organizing, weed- more information contact Lynn John’s Episcopal Rectory, and a book ing, streamlining kitchen cabinets and Golub-Rofrano, Georgetown club. In response to strong attendance changing smoke alarm batteries. For Village Executive Director, at and interest, happy hour will now be the safety and security of its members [email protected]. scheduled twice monthly and a second and their families, the Village conducts Please RSVP (202) 999-8988 book club has been started. background checks on all volunteers. 8 MAARCHPRIL 2 0 1 2 / G EORGETOWN C ITIZENS

Georgetown House Tour April 28 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation of DC he Georgetown House Tour is Prior to the House Tour, there is a celebrating its 81st Anniver- Patrons Party on Thursday, April 26 Georgetown University is host- sary on April 28 as it once to honor homeowners who are kind- ing a program, in conjunction T with the District of Columbia, to again highlights Georgetown’s finest ly opening their homes for the tour. historical, interesting, and unique The Patrons Party is a separate dona- commemorate the Sesquicen- homes. Since 1931, the Georgetown tion which also includes admission to tennial (150th) Anniversary of House Tour has delighted thousands the tour and tea. President Lincoln’s signing of the of neighbors and visitors. “We are Compensated Emancipation Act committed to making the 2012 Tickets for the 2012 tour are $40 of April 16, 1862 which freed Georgetown House Tour the most per person before April 20, $45 per 3,100 enslaved persons in DC. exciting and successful yet,” remarked person after April 20, and $35 per A continental breakfast will be Stephanie Bothwell, principal of person for groups of 20 or more. served from 9-9:30am with the Urban and Landscape Design who, Online ticket sales begin March 5 program immediately following along with renowned Washington and end April 26 at 5pm and can be in Copley Formal Lounge. interior decorator Frank Babb Ran- found at www.georgetownhouse Lectures from GU Professors dolph, is co-chair of this year’s tour. tour.com. For further information Chandra Manning and Maurice about tickets and to be added to the Jackson along with Rev. The tour, from 11am to 5pm, will mailing list, please contact the parish Raymond Kemp will highlight include the Parish Tea in Blake Hall office at 338-1796. Or contact C.C. this historic event. Space is limit- at St. John’s Church (3240 O Street Christakos (703-304-8583) or ed, please RSVP by April 2nd to NW) featuring homemade tea sand- Stephanie Bothwell (202-679-3175). [email protected] or wiches and sweets from 2-5pm. The 687-5677. tour is held rain or shine.

The Facts on Georgetown Households

went through the recently released It’s not a surprise that 63% of 2000. Six percent of homes have 2010 American Community Sur- Georgetown households were built been occupied by the same occupant Ivey data from the Census to see before 1939 (in fact the only surprise since at least 1979. Four percent what I could find about the “George- is that it’s not higher). A few percent- have been occupied by the same town household.” A household, in age of Georgetown homes were built occupant since at least 1970. Census parlance, is a single living unit. in each decade since then, with the It can be a studio apartment all the exception of the 1980s, when 11% Fewer and fewer Georgetowners way up to Evermay. The ACS uses of Georgetown homes were built. are driving to work; the number of survey data to generate stats on what households with no car inched up the average household in Georgetown The majority of occupied George- from the previous year from 22% to looked like over the past five years. town homes (56%) are owner occu- 25%. One car households stayed Here are the interesting bits: pied. Surprisingly, the West Village steady at 50%, while multi-car has a much higher owner-occupied households fell to 24% from 28%. There are 4,881 households in level at 63%. The East Village has an Georgetown. Of those, 89% are owner-occupied level of 51%. As for rent, the median rent paid occupied, and 11% are vacant. Of all in Georgetown is $1,485 for the East the households, 6.74% are single This next one is tricky: From the Village and over $2,000 for the West family detached homes. A full 49% perspective of the household, a full Village. A total of 36% of rental are single family attached homes (i.e. 46% of homes have been moved into units go for less than $1,500 a a rowhouse). Four percent are part of since 2005. That’s not saying that month. That might be the most sur- a structure with two units, and 3% 46% of people have moved here prising number in this group. are part of a structure with three to since 2005, just that 46% of homes —Topher Mathews four units. Thirty percent of house- have had some form of turnover holds are part of apartment buildings since 2005. That number jumps to with 20 or more units. 68% when you look backwards to 9 G EORGETOWN C ITIZENS / A PRIL 2 0 1 2

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Trees for Georgetown Betsy Emes

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April Community Events and Calendar

Sat. Apr 7 Weeding Party in Dumbarton Oaks Park; 10-2; volunteers work with NPS to remove inva- sive plants from the Park; meet at the top of Lover's Lane and R Street NW, gloves and tools provided; contact Ann Aldrich for more information, [email protected]. Fri. + Sat. Apr. 6-7 Eggstravaganza at ; 10am-12pm; egg roll contest, games, photo ops with the Easter Bunny; 1644 31st Street NW; register at www.tudorplace.org. Tue. Apr. 10 Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration: “Miss Ella’s Playhouse: a Jazzy Story Time;” ideal for elementary school age but all are welcome; 3:30pm; Georgetown Library, 3260 R Street; www.dclibrary.org. Tue. Apr. 17 CAG Meeting: The Man Nobody Knew; Carl Colby talks about his new documentary film about his father, CIA Director William Colby; 7-8:30; Georgetown Library, 3260 R Street NW. Thurs. Apr 19 Celebrate the 71st Birthday of Dumbarton Oaks Park; 6-8pm; Betsy Rogers speaks about her most recent book; hosted by the Italian Embassy, 3000 Whitehaven Street NW; free and open to the public, advance RSVP required; contact [email protected] or visit www.dopark.org. Sat. Apr. 21 5th Annual C&O Canal Pride Days; volunteer event to improve the park. Also on Sat. Apr. 28: advanced registration required at www.canaltrust.org/trust/canal-pride-days.php; for more information contact Becky Curtis at [email protected]. Sat. Apr. 21 Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit: Outside the Lines; in the yards of homes and businesses between 24th & 26th Streets NW and H & K Streets NW; self-guided tours available on the website, artist guided tours third Saturday of each month at I Str. & New Hampshire Ave. NW; www.FoggyBottomAssociation.com. Sat. Apr. 28 Georgetown House Tour; 11am-5pm; www.georgetownhousetour.com. See page 9. Mon. Apr. 30 ANC 2E Public Meeting; 6:30pm; Georgetown Visitation, 35th & Volta St.; www.anc2e.com. Thurs. May 3 Old Georgetown Board Meeting; 9am; National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW, #311; visit www.cfa.gov for more information. — See More Events Inside —