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Meetings are held the first Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. -
12:00 noon Highlights from September Meeting
Looking Ahead to October We will be doing something which we never do - shifting our meeting to the SECOND SATURDAY IN October so as not conflict with the city-wide Neighborhood Summit at the Washington Convention Center, which convenes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PLAN TO ATTEND BOTH SATURDAYS! For further information call Neighborhood Action at 727.0882. Back to top Message From The President Dear Friends: When you see the gardening that's been done at Twining, at out fire station, and in the community gardens, you can see how Hillcrest residents reach out in their activity to beautify the entire area and environs. And now a dozen residents have voluntarily cleaned up the churchyard at Holy Comforter where our meetings are held. We thank Vince Spauding for organizing it, and Sharon Lambeth for bringing a work crew from Naylor Gardens, along with two trucks that took away all the debris. We thank Sharon also for the beautiful chrysanthemums that were planted along the parking slab, and our hearty thanks to all who assisted in the clean up. --Franklin Senger, President Back to top Flag Etiquette During this time of national tragedy, many Hillcrest residents are displaying flags to exemplify support and unity as a nation. In order to aid our country's support, below you will find a couple of rules and regulations for displaying the American Flag. It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the flag's own right, that is, to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street. --Excerpts from The Flag Code of The United States - Public Law 94-344, July 7, 1976 Back to top DC Parking Rules Have Changed for Persons With Disabilities Cars with District-issued disabled tags or placards will be able to park free for double the time limit stated on the meter. They will no longer be able to park free for an unlimited period of time. All disabled drivers must now adhere to the two-hour parking time limit in designated DC residential neighborhoods. Questions about the new regulations? Call 727.1000. Back to top Welcome Park Naylor On September 13th the neighborhood of the Park Naylor apartment complex of the 2500 block of Naylor Road joined Neighborhood Watch. This addition brings ANC 7B Neighborhood Watch enrollment to 176 building/block captains, 28 zone leaders and 5 assistant chairmen. Mr. James Hewins is the president of Park Naylor Civic Association. --Dennis Logan, Chairman, Neighborhood Watch Back to top Crab Feast a Success Our crab feast was a success. There were 104 members and guest in attendance. We thank the East Washington Heights Baptist Church for the use of its church grounds. We thank the Harrington's for their tent, and Vince Spaulding and Sharon Lambeth for seeing to it that workers were made available to pitch tents and set up tables. The total amount collected from the crab feast thus far is $4,400, after expenses we netted $1,225, and still counting. The Fund-Raising Committee thank the wonderful 131 civic association members and neighbors for their tremendous support. Coming together, sharing fellowship, and meeting new neighbors was heartwarming and so enjoyable. It made us very proud to have served you. We thank you again and again. Back to top Emergency Prepardeness and Neighborhood Safety MEMORANDUM From: Commander Willie Dandridge, Sixth District MPD To: Sixth District Community (PSA 610) SUBJECT: Emergency Preparedness and Neighborhood Safety Daily life in the Sixth District is likely to change as a result of September 11, 2001, attacks on innocent men, women and children. Questions are being asked about Emergency Prepardeness and Public Safety and what we you can do to help. When calling for police assistance or giving information on site to an officer, be calm, speak clear and be precise about what type of problems(s) you are having. This will help expedite receiving the proper assistance that is needed. In your homes, safety preparedness is important. You can have stored in your homes certain items, such as:
As I said before, daily life in the Sixth District is likely to change, towards making us more alert, aware and dedicated in keeping our neighborhoods safe and prepared. Remember, the Sixth District is always here to assist your community. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact my office on 727.4534. Thanks for your continued support. Back to top Welcome New Members Sue Mansfield, 2707 30th Street Gerard Fergerson, 2515 33rd Street Sympathy to the Family of-- Garnett Crossley 3400 Block of Highview Terrace Back to top Thank You, Safeway Our continued thanks to Safeway for providing our refreshments for the monthly meeting, and to Dorothy Anthony and her committee for picking them up and preparing them to serve. Back to top Get Notified through Email
If you have email and would like to be reminded of events in our neighborhood, send
your email address to Kathy Chamberlain at kechamber@erols.com.
Of course you can always check the ANC 7B Community Events Calendar. All
Hillcrest Community Civic Association events are on the calendar.
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