Glover Park MARCH 2013

The Monthly Newsletter of the Glover Park Citizens' Association GPers Happy/Dismayed about Streetscape Project Carol Ryder any people have commented on Glover Park’s listserv regarding Mthe Wisconsin Avenue streetscape project—pro and con. Not everyone in the neighborhood is on the listserv, so we thought it would be edifying to publish some of the comments regarding the project. Comments have been edited for space but not for grammar/typos—it’s here in all of its uncorrected fury and form; identities have been redacted. For more information on the Wisconsin Avenue project, go to: www.wisconsinavenueproject.com.

Since the streetscape lane changes, traffic is frequently at a standstill on Wisconsin Avenue, and on 37th Street south of Benton every morning.   With the old traffic patterns, you were aware I very much do not support the lane changes Add one more to the pro—Streetscape that you sometimes might be inconvenienced that were made to Wisconsin Ave. If they column. I have yet to be caught in this at intersections by left—turners, but now, you were done in the name of pedestrian safety, horrific traffic jam that everyone describes, are always inconvenienced! other less drastic things could have been and have not noticed any measurable  done. difference in my commute. I live on Manor Place, so I’m on 37th every   morning and evening and have observed a We need to now give this “change” a chance. Other than some overly bright street lamps significant and consistent volume of traffic that  for one of the safest neighborhoods in DC, was never present prior to the streetscape effort. I am at various times a pedestrian and what did we get for this project and what was  a driver in our community, and both the total cost to local and federal tax payers? Our neighbors just south of us are very upset experiences have been improved.  with new traffic patterns. Many residences  I certainly don’t feel any safer on my bike. along wisc ave are very upset about ‘stadium Many of us in the neighborhood cross 37th or As a cyclist the only benefit is the smoother lighting’ in front of their homes. Tunlaw on foot several times a day, and the asphalt. However, when I’m in pedestrian  increase in traffic has made this harder. mode, I absolutely love the wider sidewalks. The speeding to make the lights and dodging   around the turn lanes and parking lanes is a The Glover Park streetscape improvements Living in Glover Park does not require a car. nightmare. Tunlaw is now heavily traveled have improved the walkability of our If the 7000 residents in this neighborhood with horn honking at all hours that did NOT neighborhood. walked to the strip once a week, the strip exist prior.  would be the envy of any shopping district  Add me to the list of supporters. I’m not losing anywhere. I think the Whole Foods and Calvert turning sleep over the 30 second longer drive to Safeway.  lanes are definite improvements for the  While the new sidewalks, historical Glover Park commercial strip but some of the The old Wisconsin was a racetrack, and it was streetlamps, and fresh painted crosswalks other turning lanes should be re-evaluated, noisy and unpleasant and scary at times to are lovely the lane reductions are NOT especiallly with the 80–unit apartment and cross the street in front of rows of cars itching WORKING. new retail planned. to slam on the gas as soon as the light turns.  Continued on page 6 2

Join In • Make a Difference Glover Park Participate • Get Involved • Engage Contents Elected Officers of the Glover Park Citizens' Association (GPCA) President Sheila Meehan ([email protected]) Wisconsin Ave. Streetscape...... 1 1st Vice President Melissa Lane ([email protected]) 2nd Vice President Allen Tomlinson ([email protected]) President's Report...... 3 Treasurer Cheri Meyer ([email protected]) Secretary Jarrett Ferrier ([email protected]) GPCA Minutes...... 3 Sergeant at Arms Jack Everett ([email protected]) Federation Reps Patricia Clark, Mina Marefat, and Karen Sprecher-Keating, ANC 3B News...... 4 with Frank Martorana, Alternate Membership Director Allen Tomlinson ([email protected]) Glover Park History...... 4 Glover Park Day Amanda Gant and Cheri Meyer ([email protected] or [email protected]) Invasive English Ivy...... 5 Gazette Staff Editor Carol Ryder ([email protected]) Healthy Living...... 6 Design and Production Nora Korc ([email protected]) Advertising Manager Maggie Simpson ([email protected]) Where Am I?...... 7 Contacts Babes in the Nabe...... 7 Advertising [email protected] Editorial [email protected] Delivery Dick & Elaine Sullivan ([email protected]) Commercial Confidential...... 8 The Gazette is distributed door-to-door throughout Glover Park by volunteers. Parenting in the Park...... 9 To receive the Gazette by mail, contact [email protected]. The yearly subscription rate is $20. Glover Park Village...... 10 Responsible letters to the editor will be published as space allows.

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Glover Park Gazette 3 President’s Report Spring Brings Thoughts of…. Volunteering Sheila Meehan here’s something about March. anyone?), add the market to your weekend Whether it’s been a tough winter or not, schedule and consider volunteering, too. The Glover Park Citizens' Association Tthe month seems to re-energize. The market has been a labor of love from the get- March 5 • 7 p.m. days are getting longer and the air is fresher. go and relies heavily on volunteers. To help It’s a great time to get out of the house, catch out, contact Becca at [email protected]. GP Community Center at Stoddert up with friends, and start something new. Glover Park Day. Mark the date: Satur- Police Report It’s also a great time to volunteer, and day, June 1 is the big day, but there’s an enor- Treasurer’s Report Glover Park’s busy spring calendar has many mous amount of work to be done beforehand. Arcuri Owners on their New Restaurant and varied opportunities to lend a hand. Whatever your skills and schedule, coordina- Big Chili (April 27 at the Josephine The Big Chili. Stoddert’s annual fund- tors Amanda Gant and Cheri Meyer can put raiser is a lively, fun event that keeps its menu you to work. Every year the mix of experi- Butler House) simple but alternates its venue annually. This enced hands and eager newcomers combines Pocket Parks Project Update year the event will be held on April 27 at the to pull off Glover Park’s signature event. It’s a Welcome Sign Maintenance Josephine Butler House overlooking Meridian terrific way to give back to the community and Georgetown Library Services Hill. You don’t have to have a child at Stoddert an excellent opportunity to meet more of your GPCA Dog Committee Update or be an alumni to get involved or attend—it’s neighbors. Take a look at the Glover Park Day Secretary’s Report a true neighborhood occasion. The fundraiser website (www.gloverparkday.org) for more New Business also features a very popular silent auction—if details and contact Amanda (amanda.gant@ you have tickets for sports or cultural events, gmail.com) or Cheri (clmeyer202@yahoo. a weekend at a vacation spot or services, com) to sign on as part of the GPD crew. Website skills needed. The GPCA’s web- consider a tax-deductible donation. For more Year-round. Hope you’ve noticed that site needs a volunteer webmaster (or two) to information, check out www.stoddert.org/ GP now has four “Welcome Glover Park” signs help us make the site more timely, informative, category/events/bigchili/ or contact Karen at our entry points. We are eager to share our and fun. If you have experience with Word Landes ([email protected]). neighborliness with visitors and passers-by Press or are willing to learn, please contact Glover Park-Burleith Farmers’ Market. and want to make sure these first impressions Melissa Lane at [email protected]. We’d Our favorite place to be on Saturday mornings reflect our pride in our community. Come to also like to develop a calendar and are looking from late spring through fall is reopening in our March meeting for a discussion of how for a volunteer who’s eager to keep track of May. For the freshest in-season offerings and we can keep the areas around the signs well neighborhood events. If you are interested, the best of DC’s food truck scene (lobster rolls, maintained and attractive. contact [email protected].

GPCA February 2013 Minutes

Police Report, Sergeant Tolliver for the New Development on Wisconsin Ave. Day is slated for June 1. The next meeting will MPD Second District. The report began Charlie Kehler, from Altus Realty Partners be at Guy Mason Recreation Center on March with a discussion regarding dogs and laws appeared and informed on the addition of 2 at 9:30 a.m. pertaining to owner’s responsibilities. He apartments to the rear of 2251 Wisconsin Ave. Welcome to Glover Park Signs. Jarrett stressed the importance of reporting unlawful He explained that there will be 81 rental Ferrier reported the final installment of two activities by owners such as unleashed dogs. apartments (the majority being one bedroom) additional signs. In the spring, the association Following the discussion he provided crime above two levels of parking. The façade of the will begin beautifying the space with perenni- statistics for the beginning of the month of building will receive a makeover. As of now, als and flowers along with the possible addi- February. He did not report any specific issues both Glover Park Hardware and Washington tion of pocket parks at some of the locations. currently in the neighborhood. Sports Club will stay. The Myer-Emco space Pocket Parks. Ferrier reported that the New Signage for Stoddert. Ricky Daven- will be leased. Parking reserved for tenants committee met and determined specific sites port, director of the Glover Park Community will be approximately one space for every two for the pocket parks. The committee also Center (co-located with Stoddert Elementary units. They plan to make public parking avail- agreed that a uniform bench should be used School) reported that signage in front of the able through an automated system. so the parks will be recognized as a collective building will be changed to reflect both enti- The Treasurer’s Report. Cheri Meyer group. ties. Starting immediately the electronic red gave a detailed presentation of the 2012 end- Neighborhood Emergency Planning. scrolling element will have both names, and ing budget with the net income at $6,467.76. ANC commissioner Charles Fulwood gave in the near future, the actual structure will She also reported that as of February 5, 2013, a report on the progress to date. The work- also be transformed to include both. Another the net income for 2013 is $2,948.19 (com- ing group, which has met on two occasions, sign indicating both entities will be installed pared to a projection of $128.96). consists of seven members. He noted that at the back of the building. The sign will be Glover Park Day Report. Meyer re- Ward 3 is said to have a plan in place but that programmed to inform neighbors of upcom- ported that the initial meeting at Kavanagh’s ing GPCA as well as ANC meetings. yielded two excellent t-shirt ideas. Glover Park Continued on page 11

March 2013 4 ANC 3B News New Development Coming to Glover Park Brian Cohen harlie Kehler of Altus Realty Part- neighborhood population growth with- ners made a presentation to ANC 3B out modifying existing building density, Cregarding the firm’s recent purchase Your ANC Members and allowing seniors to age in place in of 2251 Wisconsin Ave., the home of Glover their own homes. Joe Fiorillo, 3B-01, North Glover Park Park Hardware and Washington Sports Club. [email protected], 342-0225 • The updated proposal modifies required Altus Realty intends to build a significant new parking minimums that undermine addition behind the current building, with two Jackie Blumenthal, 3B-02, East Glover Park market forces, increase housing costs, decks of parking and 81 new studio, one-bed- [email protected], 333-7488 reduce incentives to use mass transit, and room, and two-bedroom apartments. Charles Fulwood, 3B-03, West Glover Park damage the historic and walkable form of As part of the project, Altus will “reface” [email protected], 338-9484 many neighborhoods. The resolution supporting the zon- the current retail space, improving and modi- Mary Young, 3B-04, Cathedral Heights fying its look. The new owners expect that [email protected], 895-0268 ing code rewrite, which can be seen on the both Glover Park Hardware and Washington ANC 3B website, passed unanimously, 5-0. Sports will stay at 2251 Wisconsin, and are Brian Cohen, 3B-05, South Glover Park Emergency planning for Glover Park. working to get one or two more tenants to fill [email protected], 337-0134 Under the auspices of DC’s Homeland Se- the long-vacant space in the building that used Visit ANC 3B: www.anc3b.org curity and Emergency Management Agency, to be occupied by Meyer Emco. or e-mail at [email protected] members of the Glover Park Citizens’ As- Construction on the parking deck is sociation and other community leaders have expected to begin in late spring, with the been meeting to begin work on a Glover Park residential project to be completed in approxi- emergency preparedness plans to mitigate mately 16 months. • The updated proposal makes reason- and manage the effects of emergencies such ANC 3B supports proposed zoning up- able allowances for local corner stores in as power outages, extreme weather events, date. At two meetings in the last year, ANC 3B rowhouse residential areas such as Glover terrorism, and other catastrophic disrup- heard from the Office of Planning about their Park so that the ability to walk a short tions. ANC 3B passed a resolution to support ongoing rewrite of the more than 50-year old distance to local, neighborhood-friendly this ongoing effort. If you’d like to be part of DC Zoning Code. The current code is compli- stores enriches our neighborhood the emergency preparedness planning team, cated and out of date, predating the existence fabric and provides easy access to daily please contact Charles Fulwood at cfulwood@ of Metro and many of the changes that have necessities. mediavisionusa.net. come to DC in recent decades. • The updated proposal offers improved Next meeting. The next ANC 3B There are many changes under discus- options for homeowners to create an meeting will be held on March 14, 2013, at sion by the Office of Planning. In a resolution accessory dwelling unit, creating more 7 p.m. at Stoddert Elementary. Check out supporting the newly proposed code, ANC 3B affordable housing, increasing the value the ANC 3B website—www.anc3b.org— highlighted three of them: of existing housing stock, allowing for for updates on the agenda.  Glover Park History Property Owners Carlton Fletcher n 1859, there were four substantial property-owners west of Wis- consin Avenue in what is now Glover Park. Check Out gloverparkhistory.com I Thomas Grayson Dashiell (who lived at about 39th and Calvert) was a divinity student; his father, who lived with him, was a Our neighborhood history is now online at retired Treasury official. gloverparkhistory.com! Charles Homiller, whose house stood near Fulton Street and Tun- law Road, was a master butcher, with 60 acres. During the Civil War, Click on A Brief History of Glover Park for the Homiller entertained Union officers at his house, with meals prepared quick tour, or go to Glover Park, and check out by his slaves. Neighborhood Images, Family Album, and Oral James Britt was a market gardener whose house stood at about 39th Street, just north of W Street; in 1855 he was assessed for 33 acres, History and Reminiscences. two wagons, two horses, and a cow. Henry Kengla, an unmarried master butcher, lived at what is now Have memories and photographs to share? the northwest corner of Tunlaw Road and Benton Street. By the time E-mail [email protected] he died, at 91, in 1906, he owned most of what is now Glover Park.

Glover Park Gazette 5 Invasive English Ivy Choking Glover Park Trees Marla Leftwich lover Archibald Park and Whitehaven Parkway (the technical name of the park between W Street and Reservoir Road) are Gunder siege. Unfortunately, you don’t have to look far to see evidence of the invasive English ivy problem here in Glover Park—it’s everywhere. Just by driving through our neighborhood and walking in our surrounding park, English ivy can be seen strangling, smothering, and sucking the life out of the trees in our tree boxes and neighbors’ yards. It’s along the perimeters of our park behind W Street between Huidekoper and 40th street and all along W street as it turns into 42nd Street all the way up to Tunlaw Road—all places where it’s much harder to get at and eradicate. It’s stretching into the inner part of the park as well. In many cases, the ivy has grown all the way up to the crown of scores of trees and those are in the most serious danger of being lost forever. Ivy can accelerate tree rot, which also attracts mosquitoes, by Rock Creek Conservancy in bi-monthly “events” (ivy pulls) and holding moisture close to the tree bark while also stealing the trees’ depends on us to volunteer to show up at these events—they even nutrients and water. provide clippers and other tools or you can bring your own. This highly aggressive little green vine can actually cause mature English ivy is not just here, it’s everywhere. Literally all around trees to fall down during storms by adding massive weight to over- the Beltway walls, all over Northern Virginia, and it covers much of burdened branches. Once ivy is in the tree crown, it blocks necessary many trees all along the C & O Canal from here to Cumberland, MD. sunlight from the trees’ leaves or needles and greatly weakens trees. Please e-mail [email protected] to get added to a volunteer list According to the National Park Service (NPS), which has an inva- if you can give even one hour of time to meet around the neighbor- sive species specialist, NPS along with Rock Creek Conservancy is hood and remove ivy. Also visit the Rock Creek Conservancy website mapping a grid of Rock Creek Park in an effort to survey and work for volunteer opportunities twice each month to remove invasive Eng- to eradicate this terrible plant from the park. The NPS partners with lish ivy in Rock Creek Park. http://www.rockcreekconservancy.org.

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March 2013 6 Healthy Living The Virtues of Apple Cider Vinegar Martha Rebour his article is part of a new series I am doing on foods that have lowered glucose levels in the morning by 4 to 6 percent. significant health properties. I will outline their health benefits Unfiltered apple cider vinegar can also help with weight loss. In Tand offer a recipe to help you try them. a 2009 study published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, Do you have apple cider vinegar gathering dust in your pantry? it was found that subjects who consumed acetic acid for 12 weeks Did you know that is has extraordinary health properties? It has been experienced significant declines in body weight, abdominal fat, waist around for thousands of years and was even found in Egyptian urns circumference, and triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in dating as far back as 3000 BC. It has been reported that Hippocrates, your blood; a high level of them raises your risk of heart disease. the father of medicine, used it as a healing elixir. The word comes from Whether you decide to take a shot of it in the morning or add it the French, “vin aigre”, meaning “sour wine.” to your salad dressing, for the maximum health benefits make sure you It is made from apple cider that ferments and, during the fermen- use raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Here’s a recipe to get you started. tation process, sugar in the apple cider is broken down by bacteria and yeast into alcohol and then into vinegar. Like many types of vinegar, Tangy Carrot-Apple Salad with Cider Vinaigrette apple cider vinegar contains a substance called acetic acid as well as Adapted from Vegetarian Times – Serves 4 lactic, citric, and malic acids. Apple cider vinegar’s bright, crisp taste and more-than-a-hint-of- Unfiltered apple cider vinegar can help balance your entire inner tart flavor work well in this salad. body system. It contains natural fruit enzymes found in apples that • 1½ Tbs. raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar may help catalyze reactions that digest food more effectively. Apple • 1 small clove garlic, minced (½ tsp.) cider vinegar also helps the body maintain a healthy alkaline pH level. • 2 cups grated carrots Research shows that higher acid levels (a lower pH level) lead to a lack • ½ red apple, diced (½ cup) of energy and higher incidences of infection. Most diets, especially • ¼ cup sliced green onions those high in animal proteins and processed, are acid producing. Apple • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley cider vinegar is alkalizing and thus helps balance the the body’s pH, • ¼ cup chopped dried cranberries and it creates an overall detoxification of the body. Research shows that • 1 tsp. maple syrup it can help stimulate cardiovascular circulation and help detoxify the • 1 Tbs. olive oil liver. • 2 cups baby spinach leaves Research suggests that unfiltered apple cider vinegar can help with 1. Combine cider vinegar and garlic in small bowl. Let stand 15 allergies because of its ability to reduce mucous and sinus congestion minutes. and to cleanse the lymph nodes. When reducing the effects of allergies, 2. Stir together carrots, apple, green onions, parsley, and cranber- it can also help stave off sinus infections and their related symptoms ries in large bowl. (sore throats and headaches). When I wake with a stuffy nose, a shot of 3. Whisk maple syrup and oil into cider vinegar mixture. Add to apple cider vinegar usually offers me relief within an hour. carrot mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. The American Diabetes Association notes that unfiltered apple ci- Cover, and chill 2 hours, or overnight. Serve salad on bed of spinach der vinegar helps to increase insulin sensitivity in the body. This means leaves. it facilitates your body’s ability to use the hormone insulin to transport Enjoy! glucose from the blood into the cells, where it fuels energy production. Raising your insulin sensitivity can help to decrease insulin resistance Martha Rebour is a Certified Nutritional Consultant and a member and delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes in some individuals. of The American Association of Nutritional Consultants. She is also a WebMD cites a 2007 study involving 11 people with type 2 diabetes Certified Health Coach by the American Association of Drugless Practi- that found taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed tioners and graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Streetscape Project Continued from page 1 Keep in mind that the community is continuing to grow (80 new costs for deliveries to the neighborhoods impacted. apartments behind the hardware store). Whatever traffic exists today,  will only increase and the current lanes configuration does not seem I think a community conversation is a good thing to embark on. There friendly to growth. are different camps and it’s got to mean something that the topic has  yet to be dropped from before construction even began. When and where is all this congestion that people keep talking about?   I enjoy the slower and safer traffic patterns and do not mind spending The retail and commercial aspect to Glover Park is responsible for a few more minutes in my vehicle if it makes it safer for those that live why many people enjoy living here. In that context, slower does not in and visit Glover park. necessarily equate better. An overly slow and congested strip could  slowly stifle the growth and life of the commercial areas. If DDOT determines that the traffic pattern has resulted in  unacceptable delays or other problems they can scrape up the paint The change has caused traffic disruption, delays, increased vehicle and go back to the old pattern. emissions, harm to retailers, delays for vendors, and potentially higher 

Glover Park Gazette 7 Photos by Deena Loeffler

Where Am I? Deena Loeffler ello neighbors! One of the reasons along our commercial strip, but you may be during the warmer months to pick up a farm Glover Park is a great place to live is more familiar with spotting the words for share full of delicious vegetables. Image 3 Hbecause our neighborhood supports these businesses instead of their logos. shows one of the many ways our neighbor- both residential areas and commercial enter- Image 1 is an award-winning place and hood encourages sustainable living—if you prises. On my walk to and from work, I get much beloved by everyone during summer have a snazzy electric car, you have a conve- many chances to see how Wisconsin Avenue months. You may have come here with your nient spot to charge it here. Good luck guess- continues to meet the needs of our commu- kids or stopped by to get a seasonal pumpkin- ing and I’ll be back next month! nity. We are lucky to have both big stores and flavored treat, and your photo may be one of Our mystery photo boundaries are: locally owned shops so that we can do much the many in the collages on the walls. Image Glover-Archbold Trail to the west, Fulton of our shopping within a few square miles. 2 serves those who are doing home improve- Street to the north, Naval Observatory to the The three images for this month were all taken ment projects; I come here on a weekly basis east and Jelleff Rec Center/Social Safeway/ Hardy Middle School/Whitehaven Parkway to the south.

Answers to February 2013’s Where Am I?

1. Call box by CVS, 2226 Wisconsin Avenue

2. Call box on Calvert Street near Wisconsin Avenue

3. Call box at Tunlaw and 37th streets

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March 2013 8 Commercial Strip Confidential Fight Brews Over Mason Inn Deck Margaret Guroff n January, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3B lodged a for- The second-floor space below Heritage India (2400 Wisconsin Ave.) mal protest to the application of the Mason Inn (2408 Wisconsin —until recently home of Heritage Asia Thai Bistro—reopened IAve.) to serve alcohol on a new rooftop deck. Citing a history that February 19 as Malgudi, a café featuring South Indian cuisine. includes multiple assaults inside the bar and a pending charge of violat- “Malgudi is inspired by the work of renowned Indian novelist ing a noise ordinance, the ANC expressed doubt about the bar’s ability R.K. Narayan,” states a press release from restaurateurs Sanjeev and to maintain order outdoors. Mitul Tuli, who also own Heritage India. “Malgudi is a fictional town “ANC 3B feels strongly that the Mason Inn’s long record of somewhere in South India located on the shores of the fictional river disturbing the peace, order and quiet of the neighborhood disquali- Sarayu.” The new menu features dishes spiced with cardamom, pepper, fies it for the privilege of taking its business outside into public space,” cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg and flavored with coconuts, tamarind, wrote Commissioner Jackie Blumenthal in a letter to the chair of the and chili peppers. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. “This is especially relevant given  the close proximity of residences to the Mason Inn.” Other formal Pearson’s (2436 Wisconsin Ave.) will soon begin operating on protests came from ANC 3C, which represents McLean Gardens and Sundays, according to a store spokeswoman. Until now, the liquor store Massachusetts Avenue Heights; the Glover Park Citizens' Association; has been closed on Sundays, but on February 6, the ABC Board voted and a group of 19 residents and property owners from the 2300 and to allow it to open seven days a week. The store’s daily hours are 10 a.m. 2400 blocks of 37th Street, represented by attorney Milton Grossman. to 8:45 p.m. At the same time, many Glover Parkers expressed support of the  roof deck plan. More than 150 neighborhood residents sent e-mails in A black fixie bicycle with bullhorn handlebars was stolen from the favor of the deck. In addition, six residents (two sets of housemates) sidewalk in front of The Sheffield condominiums (2320 Wisconsin from nearby 37th Street submitted a letter strongly supporting the Ave.) one night last month. A Sheffield resident had locked the bicycle application, as did two Glover Parkers who live within blocks of the up with a steel U-Lock on the evening of February 11. By the following establishment. “It is clear that the ANC 3B is advocating their own morning, the bike was gone. The lock “cannot be cut with bolt cutters,” agenda and not expressing the wishes of their constituents,” one of the victim told police. “A grinder must have been used.” these letters states. “There is overwhelming support in the neighbor-  hood for this application and there is talk that some residents may run On February 6, Breadsoda (2233 Wisconsin Ave.) paid a fine of $2,000 against the ANC members due to their outrageous behavior.” to settle charges that it had failed to file quarterly statements to the The ABC Board identified multiple groups, including ANC 3B, Continued on page 9 that have legal standing to protest the application. The Mason Inn will negotiate with these groups in an attempt to address their concerns in ✯✯✯✯✯✯ a modified license application. If a compromise can be reached, the protests will be withdrawn. In the meantime, the Mason Inn received a warning letter from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration after a December 1 incident in which a visibly intoxicated man was served alcohol at GoodGuys the bar. According to a police report, at about 2:20 a.m., a detective watched a man with very red eyes and slurred speech “stumble to the bar and, while leaning on the bar, order two Bud Light beers.” The Fine Dining & Exotic Entertainment bartender served the beers, which were immediately confiscated by the in Glover Park since 1966 detective “in fear that [the patron] would consume them quickly and become more intoxicated,” the report states. Selling alcohol to drunken 2311 Wisconsin Avenue, NW people is against DC law. The next such incident could lead to charges www.goodguysclub.com against the bar, ABRA’s warning letter states. 202-333-8128 A hearing on the Mason Inn’s pending noise complaint is scheduled for April 3.   Kavanagh’s Pizza Pub (2400 Wisconsin Ave.) closed in late January. Monday-Thursday 11am-2am “We are truly grateful for all of the support we have received from our Friday-Saturday 11am-3am customers, many of whom have become good friends,” owners Lee Sunday 4pm-2am Abbott and Kevin McFillin wrote in a farewell letter. “We wish our The kitchen is always open! successors all the best! Thank you for a great 18 years!” The ground-floor restaurant was sold to a group of four local friends who plan to reopen in mid-April as Arcuri, a trattoria featuring b A Gentleman’s Club b brick oven pizza, antipasti, and other Italian fare. The décor will be Only 21 and over, please “rustic with an industrial city feel,” co-owner Adam Hiltebeitel tells us. The restaurant’s chef will be co-owner Richard Jones, formerly of 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church and Locanda Verde in TriBeCa. ✯✯✯✯✯✯ 

Glover Park Gazette 9 Parenting in the Park Work is Not a Four-Letter Word Paige Trevor he first work our children ever see is master this skill the better. What a relief! household work. Anyone with a two- Making and keeping a commitment: Compliments: Work also gets kids out Tyear olds out there? Well, housework is It’s great to think in the future about making of their house and away from their loving, but so fascinating to them. They will toddle into money and babysitting on Saturday night . . . perhaps overly critical and involved parents. any room with their drunken-sailor walk and getting paid to watch TV. Awesome! But what Work gives kids a chance to be admired simply beg to help. Toddlers don’t see any dif- about when friends cook up a more fun Sat- and appreciated by a wider circle of people. ference between work and play. As they turn urday night at the movies or there is a party. Where Mom and Dad might have something into four-year olds, they spend hours playing Shoot! How do I get out of babysitting? Well, critical to say about how the lawn was mowed at different jobs. Dressing up as fireman and you can’t. This is called delayed gratification or the leaves raked, it’s probably a job done policemen and endless conversations about and keeping your word. well enough for Mrs. Smith and her grati- what they are going to do when they grow up. Being on time (or not): Work gives kids tude and thank you can be a welcome break In their world, work IS play. another reason to practice being on time. I from Mom and Dad’s, “I think you could have Then something happens, and work turns know countless middle-aged folks who still done better.” into work and play is play and children get the struggle with being on time. Maybe they didn’t Money: Let’s not forget the joys of mon- message that they should avoid the former and practice enough as kids! ey. Being able to take yourself out to lunch on indulge in the latter. But wait, this is not the Getting outside of yourself: Work helps the avenue without asking Mom and Dad is a way to feel about work. Work is important and kids get outside of their own selves. Kids can liberating and joyful feeling. Having cash in can be a rich part of life. What are the benefits spend more time then we know ruminating your pocket that you earned yourself makes it to our kids from working? and thinking about their problems (kids are all the more precious and delicious. Talking to grown-ups: This is a big one not as carefree and stress-free as we like to So let’s encourage all the kids of Glover that we often overlook. The ability to talk think). Working for someone else can give Park to work. Let’s hire a neighbor kid to pick to someone you don’t know, look people in kids a break from themselves. Kids don’t up our mail, babysit for an afternoon, pull the eye, make small talk, ask questions (even have time to worry about the math teacher some weeds, water the grass. The gifts they if they seem stupid) are all giant tasks for or midterms or the girl they have a crush on will get from the experience will benefit our children and the more chances they have to when they are pulling weeds or babysitting. whole community! 

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March 2013 10 Glover Park Village Get a Hand/Lend a Hand: Connecting Caring Neighbors Judith Orvos hen life is a bit more difficult volunteers will send you the forms. To receive and on our website, and at facebook.com/ because of a temporary or chronic our monthly newsletter, call or send us an GloverParkVillage. Whealth issue, physical limitations or e-mail. How to Get Involved GPV now infirmity, Glover Park Village (GPV), a 501(c) Since 2011, our cadre of both older and counts 75 neighbors as volunteers but (3) nonprofit organization, is there connecting younger volunteers has been serving neigh- with 500 requests for services last year, we caring neighbors and offering a helping hand bors of all ages with tasks such as: can use more help. Volunteers decide on for free. We encourage inquiries from com- • Transportation/escort to medical ap- the type of activities in which they wish munity residents who would like services to pointments or shopping to be involved, providing services and/or make life easier. We also welcome volunteers • Running errands such as for groceries or managing village activities. To volunteer, visit who want to be part of our vision for creating prescriptions http://www.GloverParkVillage.org and click a neighborhood where intergenerational con- • In-home assistance with minor mainte- on “Volunteer for Glover Park” in the menu. nections flourish and no one is forced to move nance or organization Mail the Volunteer Application and Permission prematurely because of physical limitations, • Outdoor assistance with gardening or forms to our PO box or send it to info@ disability, or frailty. The Village is volunteer- snow removal GloverParkVillage.org as an e-mail attachment. directed and managed, and services are pro- • Assistance with electronics such as com- Our volunteer coordinator will be in touch to vided by volunteers. For more information on puters or TV hookups provide more information and get to know you. GPV, visit http://www.gloverparkvillage.org. We are delighted that some of our vol- We also welcome donations (they’re Requesting Services. For residents unteers also receive services, and vice versa. tax deductible) in any amount because GPV of Glover Park, Cathedral Heights, and Please be assured that all volunteers undergo a charges no fees though we do have continuing Massachusetts Avenue Heights, getting formal background check and are interviewed expenses, such as liability insurance, printing, help from GPV is as easy as visiting by our volunteer coordinator. Those providing publicity, events, background checks, postage, http://www.GloverParkVillage.org. Click on transportation services also provide proof of and website. “Request Services” and download the Service licensing and insurance. GPV is a member of the Village to Village Request and Release forms. Return the forms Programs. Glover Park Village has ongo- Network (http://www.vtvnetwork.org) and the to GPV at P.O. Box 32255, Washington, DC ing social and learning events, lectures, lun- Washington Area Village Exchange–both en- 20007 or e-mail them as an attachment to cheons, entertainment, and cooking classes. able communities to establish and effectively [email protected] or you can simply They are free, everyone is welcome, and they manage aging-in-community organizations call 202-436-5545 and one of our enthusiastic are announced in our monthly newsletter initiated and inspired by their members.  Call CARLOS Residential Street Sweeping To Begin 240-328-4906 . 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Glover Park Gazette 11 GPCA February Minutes Continued from page 3 it is currently more of a template rather than a specific plan. He stressed the necessity for liai- sons to all the pertinent government agencies for assistance in structuring an affective plan. For this project, the borders are Glover Park and Cathedral Heights combined. Their task is to finalize a plan and determine the best way to communicate it to the community. Membership. Allen Tomlinson reported Your neighborhood needs you! that the GPCA currently has 208 members. Join the Glover Park Citizens' Association. He noted that this number is deceiving as the association has converted to a rolling system For as little as $20, of membership and individuals can join at anytime and be a member for one full year. you can become a member of the GPCA. He described the new membership card and the new effort to provide members discounts What does that get you? at establishments (that choose to participate) along Wisconsin Avenue. A voice and a vote at GPCA monthly meetings, and the Dog Committee. Joan Jedlicka spoke on knowledge that you're helping contribute to the well-being the committee’s intent to make every effort to get dog owners to clean up after their pet. of our little burg. And it's so very easy to join. In addition, the group is encouraging all cats to be kept inside. The group will meet again See the details on page 2 of this newsletter (another February 16 at 11:00 a.m. Federation of Citizens Associations. thing the GPCA supports). Or even easier, go to Pat Clark, the GPCA representative to the www.gpcadc.org and pay online. federation, reported on a recent event at which the focus was the implementation of the new health system. She met with the chair of the group who is eager to meet with as many citizens as possible to inform them of what to AN ADVISOR WHO KNOWS THAT expect. Minutes. The minutes from the January meeting were approved without changes. COMMUNITY The meeting concluded at 8:32 pm. MEANS MORE THAN JUST LOCATION.

Helping you raise a family, build a business or even retire in Washington, DC.  is something we’ve been committed to for five years strong and counting. A Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor can work with you to develop a customized Another Reason to Join the strategy that combines financial know-how with a deep understanding of who GPCA—Discounts! you are. We are here for you. There are a lot of good reasons to become a member Pamela S. B. Wise, CRPC® of the Glover Park Citizens’ Association (GPCA). But Senior Vice President–Wealth Management here’s one that may compel the laggards among Senior Financial Advisor you who have not yet ponied up $20 to be a card- (202) 659-6109 carrying GPCA member: Discounts at neighborhood http://fa.ml.com/pamela.wise establishments. Whip our your GPCA membership card at the following establishments and you’ll receive the Merrill Lynch following goodies: th 1152 15 Street NW, Suite 6000, Washington, DC 20007 • Heritage India, 2400 Wisconsin Ave., 202-333-3120 February: 10% off (Min. $30) One coupon per table. March: One glass of wine per coupon. • Z Burger, 2414 Wisconsin Ave., 202-965-7777. 10% off. • Sargent Cleaners, 2420 Wisconsin Ave., Merrill Lynch Wealth Management makes available products and services offered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, 202-333-5667. 10% off dry cleaning. Fenner & Smith Incorporated, a registered broker-dealer and member SIPC, and other subsidiaries of • Capitol Termite & Pest Control, 5455 Butler Rd., Bank of America Corporation. Investment products: Bethesda, 301-657-4480. 10% off. Are Not FDIC Insured Are Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value To join the GPCA, turn to page 2. Or go to: © 2012 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved. www.gpcadc.org and pay online. AD-05-12-0636 ARP6D0L1-0 6 -11 Code 444612PM-0912 March 2013 7 Things You May Not Know About Selling a Home While some parts of buying a home are fairly the internet. A home which doesn’t have top ads help agents market themselves, but print simple, no part of the home selling process ight photography optimized for internet ads don’t sell homes. is simple. When I’m a seller agent, my job and print materials attracts fewer buyers. involves preparing a home for sale, marketing it, 6. Negotiation. Most people, and most agents, negotiating contracts and handling the process 3. Virtual Tours. The best tours are HD quality have no formal training in negotiation, and problems. You need an expert in each area, tours which cost agents more money, not which a ects your  nal price and terms. MLS generated tours. A virtual tour shouldn’t since every part is critical. Here are 7 things be substitute for an actual tour. Very few you may not know about that an expert agent 7. Selling Performance. Just because an agent buyers buy sight unseen. If a virtual tour is knows: sells a home – even with multiple contracts low quality or has photos it shouldn’t have, – doesn’t mean the agent delivered the best your home attracts fewer buyers. 1. Staging. A home purchase is an emotional possible price and terms. If an agent doesn’t purchase. A home which isn’t “homey,” is 4. Agents. In 2012, 33% of buyers found the know or focus on how buyers buy homes in vacant or cluttered, isn’t neat and clean, has home they bought through an agent; 89% of 2013, that agent is unlikely to maximize price deferred maintenance, etc., attracts fewer buyers used an agent to buy. Agent market- or terms. buyers. ing is critical to the home selling process. You deserve an agent who is an expert in all 2. Use of Internet and Photos. In 2012, 47% 5. Print ads. In 2012, just 1% of buyers found these areas. And with an expert agent, you’ll do of buyers found the home they bought on the home they purchased in a print ad. Print the best you can with the sale of your home.

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