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Monday 31 December 2012

[WardFive] 2012 New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service… Rev. Dr. H. Lionel Edmonds, President of the Washington Interfaith Network and Member of the impressive Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s Interfaith Council

I hope you all have a great New Year's Eve celebration, please consider this special invitation from Reverend Holmes. I can't think of a better place to wait for the New Year to come than in God's home with wonderful company and Reverend Holmes. If you can, please join tonight's celebration (see information below). Thank you and hope to see you tonight. Happy New Year. Franklin.

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Subject: 2012_New_Year's_Eve _Watch_Night_Service
…_Rev._Dr._H._Lione l_Edmonds,_President_ of_the_Washington_Int
erfaith_Network_and_M ember_of_the_impressi ve_Mayor_Vincent_C._G
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From: revgeholmes@aol.com
Date: Mon, December 31, 2012 12:13 pm
To: Revgeholmes@aol.com

Greetings My Friends:

If you have not finalized your New Year's Eve plans, please join myself and the President of the Washington Interfaith Network and Member of the impressive Mayor Vincent C. Gray's Interfaith Council, Rev. Dr. H. Lionel Edmonds for Mt. Lebanon's 2012 New Year's Eve Watch Night Service as we count down to the New Year 2013 at the historic Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. The date and time for this New Year's Eve Watch Night Service is Tonight, December 31^st, 2012 starting at 10:30pm until a few minutes after midnight tomorrow, January 1^st, 2013. It would be an honor to have you to fellowship with us, where I am the Guest Preacher at this exciting Worship Service, where Rev. Dr. Edmonds is the Senior Pastor.

Also, I would like to recognize you for the many good works that you have done and miraculously continuously do in our Washington, DC Community and throughout this Great Nation of ours. You have been such a wonderful Blessing to so many. In addition, thank you so very much for supporting me by attending the previous Services located at the various Churches, Faith Institutions and Community Gatherings around the City.

Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church is located at 1219 New Jersey, NW Washington, DC, 20001.

Therefore, my good friend, if your schedule allows, please join me as you will meet the Pastor, the Congregation and the many other recognizable amazing invited guests including from the White House, the District of Columbia Democratic State Committee and Esteemed Others throughout the Greater Metropolitan Region.

*The Washington Interfaith Network is diverse: multi-racial; multi-faith; and well organized and has championed many causes from: quality affordable housing; recreational facilities upgrades; and job programs, to name a very few. 'WIN' as it is lovingly called, is rooted in many Congregations and Associations from All Souls Church Unitarian to the Washington National Cathedral representing over 25, 000 Families in every section of the District of Columbia. WIN is also a member of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) which has many organizations in many urban areas, such as VOICE in Virginia and AIM in Montgomery County.

Please join us if you can, as we bring in the 'New Year 2013'. I hope you can come.

Thank you for all that you continuously do for the Citizens of Washington, DC and the United States of America and thank you again for your ongoing support.

Grace and Peace my Friend unto You and Your Family….

With Heartfelt Regards and a Happy New Year,

Rev. George E. Holmes,

President Barack Obama National Clergy Leadership Group,

Chaplain of the District of Columbia Democratic State Committee &

At-Large Delegate for Ward 3 Democratic Committee

Cell: 202-276-0305 (c)

[WardFive] Washington Redskins

Good Morning, just wanted to take a moment to extend my congratulations to the entire Washington Redskins Team and all of its die hard fans! It has been a long road but we are now the NFC East Champs! RGlll is the man. The attached picture tells it all.
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

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Sunday 30 December 2012

[WardFive] Gerald Williams Opening Reception at NOA Gallery

Gerald Williams. Continuity. 11 x 14''. Mixed Media on canvas.

Gerald Williams

NOA Gallery

NOA gallery is proud to present the work of Gerald Williams, one of the most celebrated artists of the Black Arts movement. As a member of the historic AfriCOBRA collective, Williams created a new and vibrant aesthetic marked by dense pattern making, shining colors and the free movement of jazz sounds and African rhythms. This exhibition presents Williams work from the late 70s to early 80s, as well as the selected works of his contemporaries.

Opening Reception

Saturday, January 5^th 2013

4pm – 6pm

132 Rhode Island Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20001

NOA Gallery, located in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington, DC has been the home to

New, Old, and Abstract art from leading international artists for over 30 years.

We are located at 132 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20001.

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[WardFive] UPDATED INFO - RE: HON Barbara Lett-Simmons

Below please find updated information about the funeral arrangements for the late Honorable Barbara Lett-Simmons. The previous venue has changed in order to accommodate more people.

Here is the updated information:

Viewing and Funeral

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Shiloh Baptist Church

1500 9th St. NW

Viewing 10am – 11am

Funeral 11am-12:30pm

Interment: Fort Lincoln Cemetery (Bladensburg, RD in Cottage City, MD)

Repast: Samuel J. Simmons NCBA Estates (14th & Harvard Streets, N.W.)

Saturday 29 December 2012

[WardFive] Giant Foods Warehouse / Distribution center is looking to hire people

I DON'T KNOW ALL OF THE INFORMATION, I'M JUST PASSING THIS ALONG.

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Hello,

Giant Foods Warehouse / Distribution center is looking to hire people. These are union jobs with benefits. They really need people for the 3:00pm to 11:00pm work schedule however; there are openings for other shifts too.

http://giantlandover.reidsystems.com/

You need to have transportation to get to this location. It is near Rt. 1 and Rt. 175 in Jessup. (near Columbia and Laurel).

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Eric J. Jones, MSF
ejjones.threed@gmail.com

"I for one believe that if you give people a thorough understanding of what confronts them and the basic causes that produce it, they'll create their own program, and when the people create a program, you get action."

El Haj Malik El Shabazz

[WardFive] Fw: Children Performing Fundraising in Severe Weather Alert

Just sent this out on 4D's listserv.

Albrette "Gigi" Ransom

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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Gigi Ransom <gigir1829@yahoo.com>
To: MPD 4D Group <mpd-4d@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2012 12:17 PM
Subject: Children Performing Fundraising in Severe Weather Alert

This morning, Sat, 12/29/12, about 10:20am I called 911 to have a patrol unit sent to the 7-11 strip mall in PSA 405. There were 3 youths, ages 8, 14, and 17 out front of one of the stores selling candy as a fundraiser for their program, "the Future Leaders Mentors Program (FLMP)." As we are all aware, there is a severe weather alert for the DC area. These youth were somewhat dressed for the weather, however, the 8 & 14 year old didn't have any gloves.

Why am I concerned about this and these children being out in this kind of weather? About 3-4 weeks ago, on a Saturday, there was another group of youth with an immature 22 yr old also at this location doing what they called fundraising for this program. There have been other DC schools and Girls Scouts chapters who from time to time also do fundraising at this popular location, however, the difference is that these other groups are accompanied by a mature adult(s) and only stay out there for a few hours. Don't recall any of these other groups doing fundraising in the winter, only Spring, Summer and sometimes in the Fall. The FLMP are out there all day, into the night. The group weeks ago were out there from about 9am-8pm in very cold weather. Kind customers from the stores brought them food, etc.

Also from the group a few weeks ago, the 22 yr old had problems with me asking questions about whether they were a non-profit and their registration for licensing to solicit funds in DC which is required by law. They do wear a badge which identifies them in MD and allegedly in DC, but the claimed permit# didn't match what I had previously seen for DC solicitation. I was able to speak with someone who said he was a manager with the program. He was also defensive, but when I told him who I was and what I was aware of about the licensing/permitting, he calmed down. He directed me to their website, which I researched but still didn't find anything about a confirmed DCRA registration.

This program is based in Temple Hills , MD. The children out there today said they live in MD. Not discriminating, but truly concerned as to how in these types of weather conditions, how anyone, parents or otherwise, supposedly in their right minds would send children out to do fundraising in these conditions.

Their website has been down since 12/23/12. There are other links which include this program but on most they are listed as having a 501(c)(3), but on the most recent page they are non-profit status pending. From a listing on a volunteer's website, the FLMP's rules stated that by State law which I'm assuming is MD, a child under 12 needs written approval from a parent(s) or guardian. For students under 9 yrs old, they must be physically accompanied by a parent or a person at least 16 yrs old. In my opinion, there is a big difference in a parent, who could provide the needed nourishments to these children, as opposed to a 16 yr old with no money. I could not locate DC's laws on this matter.

The officer did arrive and said there is nothing he could do about it. I accepted that. However, there is some common sense to this, another gut feeling that came to mind which is due to the weather conditions, what was so important/the urgent need that a program would risk the health and well-being of these children to raise money for this program; and are the funds raised actually being used to provide the program's services, or to provide salaries for those allegedly providing the services by using these children?

I don't know if the FLMP has other children out in DC areas fundraising in this weather, however, I rather be proven wrong in my thinking about this program, rather than just looking the other way.

Albrette "Gigi" Ransom

Commissioner, ANC 5C12

[WardFive] Fw: Plymouth Congregational Church Newsletter, 12/27/12

Here is the latest newsletter from Plymouth Congregational Church of Christ. For those looking for a New Year's Eve Watch Night Service close to home, Plymouth is holding one. See below.

Albrette "Gigi" Ransom

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From: Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ <plymouthcongregational@yahoo.com>
To: Gigi Ransom <gigifor5c12@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 9:13 PM
Subject: December 27, 2012

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Dear Gigi Ransom:
The Preacher Speaks

Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC
December 27, 2012
Have a Happy and Very Blessed New Year!
Vision Statement:
"Our spiritual community is a place of radical love, joyful and passionate worship and an enormously generous Christ-like spirit. We are intentional in living, practicing and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ in our ministry, work and service. Our church community is committed to Christ and to all humanity, through teaching and living the gospel of Christ in manifestations of justice, righteousness and liberation."

Register to Receive our Newsletter:
Click Here!

...End the Year in a Spirit of Generosity!
As we come to the close of another year it is not too late to consider a gift to the church. As a new year is about to begin consider all of the ways that God has brought you through 2012, and that you have weathered whatever storms by the grace of the Lord. The Lord has brought you through, and for some offered new beginnings, such as employment and other milestones such as birthdays. Maybe there has been the arrival of a child or grandchild? Maybe medical issues have been overcome, and if not overcome the ability to deal with them effectively. There have been many good things. Give the glory to God and show God the gratitude by giving to your church.

We have made it easier for you to generously support your church and it's just a click away! We have set-up secure on-line giving and you can sign up to support your church even when you are not in worship (of course we would like for you to be in worship).



Worship Services

Join us at Plymouth Congregational UCC this Sunday at our 8 am or 11 am worship services. The teaching subject this week is "It All Works Out!"and the scripture lesson is from Luke 2:25-40.  Rev. Graylan S. Hagler, Senior Pastor will be preaching.

Mid Week Services are held on Thursdays in the Chapel at 6:30 pm. The Diaconate of Plymouth Church invites you to participate in mid-week service. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Lynwood Harris at 202.251.7297.

Watch-Night Service December 31, 2012 at 10:30 pm
This year we have a exciting and spiritual Watch-Night Service planned. There will be music, dancing, litanies, testimony, prayers and preaching. This is a good way to say bye to the old year as we greet a new one. To enhance our fellowship there will also be a potluck supper served in the social hall prior to service beginning at 9:30 pm.

Also, if you are in need of a ride to the church on New Year's Eve and would like to be picked up by the church van, please call the church office at 202.723.5330.

NEW YEAR'S EVE FELLOWSHIP SUPPER – FLOCK (For Love of Christ's Kingdom), along with Faith United Church of Christ will sponsor the Annual New Year's Eve Fellowship Supper on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Plymouth. The menu will include the traditional southern meal and vegetarian dishes. If you wish to donate a food item (don't forget the dessert), kindly notify Juanita Cooper at (202-635-1957) or e-mailjboydcooper@verizon.net . Bring your dish to the Social Hall no later than 9:00 p.m. Fellowship Supper will begin promptly at 9:30 p.m. Service will begin at 10:30 p.m. Monetary donations are accepted to supplement the budget. Members may specify FLOCK and the amount in the OTHER category of your OFFERING envelope.
THANKS and GRACIAS for your participation in this Ministry of Hospitality!

Sunday School is at 9 am and 11:30 am every Sunday in the Nursery.

Adult Sunday School is 9:30 am every Sunday in the Library.

The Community of All People, Reston, Virginia meets for Worship every Sunday at 4 p.m. This is a developing church and meets at the Washington Plaza Baptist Church, 1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, Virginia 20190. If you are in the area or know someone in the area who can benefit from this warm fellowship please extend an invitation to them.

Prayers...
We ask that you pray for the families of the church who are experiencing health issues with their loved ones at this time. Please pray prayers of thanksgiving as you end the old year and enter into a new one.  Please keep our Building Manager, Jimmy Fowler in your prayers. He is in Washington Hospital Center. KeepRhett Lucas in your prayers. Pray for Mary McKinney as she recovers; she is home with her family and can be reached through her daughters. Pray for William Wallace as he continues to recover at home. We continue to also pray for Lydia Chestnut, Florence McDaniels, Donna Weems, Verneda Jackson, Aretha Freedman, and Beatrice Sorrell. Hold them in your prayers. There are certainly others to pray for, and as we pray as a church we know that collective and constant prayers changes things. If there are others, and there surely are, that you want to make us aware of please feel free to do so. Pray without ceasing!

Condolences...
Condolences are also extended to the family of Thomas Bender who passed on Wednesday December 19, 2012. A memorial service is planned after the New Year. Details will be announced when they become known.

Thank You...
The staff at Plymouth Church would like to thank you for your generous gift to us this year. In this time of economic uncertainty we were all very much in awe and humbled. Again, thank you..
Monique Neal , Howard Bracey, Jimmy Fowler, John Hancock, Steven Gales and Nathan Dessaso

Kudos…
Congratulations to Terri Molyneaux for passing the Professional Human Resources (PHR) exam. Way to go Terri!

Wesley Kent Ford has been named the 'Unsung Hero' for volunteering at Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. To read the article from Washington Post Metro Section (Thursday, December 27th) please click here.

On lastSunday December 23rd, we experienced our Sunday School's Christmas Pageant at 10 am and then our Service of Song and Celebration at the 11 am service.  We enjoyed the sounds and moods of the Advent-Christmas season. The Service of Song theme, "Precious Jesus" was moving as our choirs took us to higher ground in a celebration of Christmas, and as the choirs sang Rev. Isaac Solomon Lawson narrated scripture complimenting the music. The choirs were spectacular and the service was moving!

On Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2012 at 7 pm we enjoyed Bobby Felder and Friends as he blessed us and the community with a Christmas Jazz Gospel Celebration. Christmas Eve at Plymouth was bright, beautiful, moving and merry! There was a a sing a-long, and voices and music were joined together for a Christmas Eve to be remembered and enjoyed. To see an excerpt of the gala please click here!

On December 8, 2012 Brigette Rouson and LaMar Wilson exchanged Nuptials at Howard Divinity School. Rev. Hagler officiated the wedding.

Faithful Responders to Our Appeal...
We want to thank all who have responded to our year end appeal letter thus far. There are some bold prayers being made and we thank you. Christmas is a wonderful time to give, because our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has abundantly given to us.
These are those who have shared Expressions of Faithfulness.

Tremendously Blessed

Blessing Seed
Mildred D. Martin
Elois Hamlin

Blessing of Praise
UNITE HERE Local 25
United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 400
Johanna Wood
Kwame Osei Reed

Blessing of Knowing
Vashtie Reedy
John J. Ross, Jr.
Claudia Jackson
Julia M. Wesley
Bettye West
Henderson Auto & Service Center, Inc.
Ina Slaughter
Janet Moss

Blessing of Thankfulness
Mrs. Margaret W. Stewart
Dr. Phyllis N. Braxton
Theodosia Smith
Inez Matthews
Quantina Samuels
Jessie and Roy Morgan
Margo D. Pinson
Lydia M. Chestnut
Darrell T. Holloman
William Powell
Clarence Hammett, Jr.
June Taylor

Giving Opportunity
The Board of Christian Education invites you to support LaSalle-Backus Education Campus (EC) through the Giant A + School Rewards Program for students. Please register you Giant Bonus Card at www.giantfood.com/aplus and select school number 00130 (the school is listed as Jessie LaSalle Elementary School). Whenever you shop in Giant and use your Giant Bonus Card between now and March 28, 2013, LaSalle-Backus EC will earn points. These points will be converted into cash that the school can use towards its educational needs.

Meetings and Choir Rehearsals Schedules
Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesdays at 7 pm in the Choir Room.

Voices of Praise will rehearse on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Chapel.

The Youth and Junior Choir will rehearse every Saturday from 3 pm until 5 pm.

Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC)
Youth Ministry Calendar of Events January 2013
Sunday School-Every Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
Junior/Youth Choir rehearsal-Every Saturday 3:00-5:00 PM
1st High School Seniors complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
6th Junior/Youth Choir sing-11:00 AM service
       Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM
19th Plymouth Girl Scouts Meeting-1:00-3:00 PM

Happening Now!
Plymouth's Girl Scout Troop # 629 is recruiting Adult Volunteers as well as Girls. Our regular meetings are held on the first Sunday and third Saturday of the month from September through June. For information, please contact Mrs. Cheryl Sims, at 301.847.9851 or ladybirdc56@verizon.net.

Computer classes will resume after the New Year. Peace and Blessings, Susan Melifonwu, iSci Technologies, LLC
Office phone: 202.907.6265 or smelifonwu@iscitech.net.

Byte Back is offering information sessions on Enterprise DC, a program sponsored in conjunction with the D.C. Department of Employment Services (DOES), Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) and the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This free program is to help DC residents interested in starting new businesses. O rientation sessions are held at the Byte Back offices at 815 Monroe Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017. If you are interested in attending please call (202) 529-3395 or email info@byteback.org to reserve a space. Thank you.            Terri Molyneaux

Upcoming Events...

Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ
5301 N. Capitol Street, NE
Washington District of Columbia 20011
www.plymouth-ucc.org
202.723.5330

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Friday 28 December 2012

[WardFive] The President has signed into law - S. 2170, The "Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012,

FYI – Robert

@robert158

From The White House - The President has signed into law:

S. 2170, the "Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012," which modifies penalties under the Hatch Act to provide for a range of possible disciplinary actions in addition to removal for Federal employees; provides explicitly that various provisions of the Hatch Act that are applicable to State and local governments are in the same way applicable to the District of Columbia; and applies the prohibition against State and local employees being candidates for elective office only to employees whose salary is paid completely by Federal loans or grants;

[WardFive] 2013 PIC Ticketing Information for Inaugural Ball

FYI – Robert

@robert158

PIC Releases Preliminary Public Ticketing Information for Inaugural Ball

WASHINGTON – Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced plans to make a limited number of tickets for The Inaugural Ball available to the general public with the launch of a webpage where individuals can sign up for information about how to purchase tickets. Those who sign up will receive an email notification when tickets become available with a link where they can request up to two tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. The email sign-up page can be found here.

The second Inaugural of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will feature two official Inaugural balls on Monday, January 21^st. In addition to the Commander-In-Chief’s Ball for members of the U.S. military, Americans from across the country will be invited to share in the celebration at The Inaugural Ball, a unified celebration for all Americans that will span every hall in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

“The President and Vice President’s second Inaugural will continue their commitment to giving Americans from across the country the chance to share in this celebration,” said Stephen J. Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. “Additionally, by holding a smaller number of Inaugural balls in a centralized location, we are continuing a more than 200-year-old tradition while reducing the burden on local law enforcement and security personnel, as well as on DC residents.”

Public tickets to The Inaugural Ball are limited and will cost $60 each. In keeping with tradition and the President and Vice President’s commitment to honoring the brave men and women of the nation’s armed forces, tickets to the Commander-In-Chief’s Ball will be provided free of charge to invited members of the U.S. military.

Additional details and ticketing information for The Inaugural Ball and other Inaugural weekend events will be released as soon as they become available.

[WardFive] DC Snow Team Full Deployment Sat., 12/29; HHW/E-Cycling/Document Shredding On Sat., Jan. 5

DC Snow Team Initiates First Full Deployment Of 2012-2013 Winter Season

Pre-Treatment Begins On Fri., Dec. 28

In anticipation of a winter storm predicted for this weekend, the DC Snow Team (Departments of Public Works and Transportation) will deploy 200 snow plows by 4 am on Saturday, December 29 and will pre-treat bridges, overpasses and other elevated structures with a brine and beet juice solution to reduce the possibility of freezing. The weather services predict about 1inch of snow to accumulate in the District during the pre-dawn hours and then mix with rain after 9-10AM.

“The 200 plows will begin spreading salt on DC streets, including 82 residential routes once snow begins to fall,” said DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr. “The system is fast moving and is expected to leave the area by 3-4PM Saturday. We will monitor storm conditions to determine what, if any, changes should be made in our deployment plan. The temperature is expected to be just above freezing during the day on Saturday, but will drop below freezing Saturday night; therefore, motorists and pedestrians should be very cautious as they travel because refreezing may occur.”

To track the plows, go to snow.dc.gov and click on http://snowmap.dc.gov/.

Snow Safety and Preparedness Tips: People driving, walking or bicycling around the District should travel cautiously. Property owners are asked to pre-treat their sidewalks with abrasives and remove snow within 24 hours of the end of the storm, and assist their elderly or disabled neighbors with clearing their sidewalks. Also, for our drivers’ safety and yours, “Don’t crowd the plow.” Residents are encouraged to go to snow.dc.gov for updates before, during and after snowstorms, and for tips to get one’s home and family prepared for inclement weather. Residents also may sign up at alert.dc.gov to receive emergency alerts and notifications from Alert DC.

Trash/Recycling Collections: DPW trash and recycling collections will be made Saturday, December 29. “We did not collect trash and recycling on Christmas, so our collections schedule ‘slides’ to the next day and Friday’s collections will be made Saturday,” said Director Howland. He added that next week normal collections will be made Monday, December 31, collections will not be made Tuesday, January 1 and collections through the rest of the week “slide” to the next day.

Social Media:

DPW Twitter: @DCDPW

DPW Facebook: DPW on Facebook

DPW Website: dpw.dc.gov

DDOT Twitter: @DDOTDC

DDOT Facebook: facebook.com/DDOTDC

DDOT Website: ddot.dc.gov

Monthly HHW/E-Cycling/Document Shredding On Sat., Jan. 5, At Ft. Totten Transfer Station

*Now certain batteries need to be adhesive taped to prevent fire during transport to recycling centers.

The Department of Public Works announced today its next monthly Household Hazardous Waste/E-Cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off is Saturday, January 5, between 8 am and 3 pm at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station. To safely dispose of batteries with lithium or batteries of greater than 9 volts, put clear, masking or electrical tape on the batteries’ terminals or encase the batteries in tape. These batteries should be placed in a container separate from other batteries that don’t require being taped.

“We are asking residents to tape lithium-based batteries as well as batteries of greater than 9 volts so they don’t cause a fire while being transported to a recycling center,” said DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr. “Most commonly used batteries – A, AAA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt – don’t need to be taped unless their packaging identifies them as lithium-based.” Lithium-based batteries are most commonly found in cell phones, digital cameras and laptops. Also, hearing aids, watches and keyless remotes typically involve button cells, containing lithium. Similarly, cordless power tools use battery packs that are greater than 9 volts and/or lithium-based.

District residents may bring toxic items, such as pesticides, batteries and cleaning fluids to Ft. Totten, along with computers, televisions and other unwanted electronic equipment. Personal document shredding also is available that day and residents may bring up to five boxes of materials to be shredded. No business or commercial material will be accepted.

To accommodate residents whose religious beliefs prohibit them from using the Saturday drop-off, DPW will accept household hazardous waste and e-cyclables only on the Thursday before the first Saturday of the month (January 3, from 1 pm to 5 pm). While DPW normally offers personal document shredding during the Saturday event, items for shredding cannot be accepted on Thursdays because these documents cannot be protected until the shredding contractor arrives on Saturday.

For a list of all household hazardous waste and e-cyclables accepted by DPW, please click on the HHW link at www.dpw.dc.gov.

Directions to Ft. Totten: Travel east on Irving Street, NW, turn left on Michigan Avenue, turn left on John F. McCormack Drive, NE and continue to the end of the street.

Kevin B. Twine

Staff Assistant

Office Of The Director

Department of Public Works

2000 14^th Street, NW

6^th Floor

Washington, DC 20009

Phone: 202-671-2593

DPW Main: 202-673-6833

Fax: 202-671-0642

Kevin.Twine@dc.gov

www.dpw.dc.gov

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[WardFive] NSO coming to our DC neighborhood

This was passed along to me by a friend, please come out and tell folks that
you know that may be interested.

ANC Commissioner 5A09

Shirley Rivens Smith, President

US Africa Sister Cities Foundation, Inc.

DC-Dakar

2000 Upshur St., NE

Washington, DC 20018

www.usasc.org

202-635-3138

Dear Friends,

Please help spread the word about the National Symphony Orchestra's week of
over 30 free events throughout the U St. Corridor/Howard
University/Shaw/Logan Circle, January 8-14, 2014!

There are three big events I need your help inviting residents and community
constituents to attend:

Ø Tue, Jan 8, 7:30pm ~ Opening Event at the Howard Theatre

Ø Sat, Jan 12, 3pm ~ Family Concert at the Lincoln Theatre with Kodjo Nnamdi

Ø Mon, Jan 14, 7pm ~ Full NSO performance at Howard University's Cramton
Auditorium

A calendar listing is attached and on our website:
http://www.kennedy-center.org/nso/community/NSO_iyn-schedule.cfm

Thanks!

Warren

Warren G. Williams, III
Manager of Community Relations
National Symphony Orchestra
The John F. Kennedy Center
Washington D.C. 20566-0001
(202) 416.8112 phone
(202) 416.8105 FAX
wgwilliams@kennedy-center.org<mailto:wgwilliams@kennedy-center.org>

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Re: [WardFive] 2012 Christmas Letter

Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year! Thank you for including me on your list of friends!

God bless you!

Theodora H. Brown

On Dec 27, 2012, at 8:57 PM, "shirley smith" <srs-usasc@rcn.com> wrote:

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> tired but needed to write my letter.
>
>
>
> 2012 has been good. On March 19th I turn 70 years old. I made a
> commitment to myself that 2012 was to be about me registering voters and
> helping to get President Obama re-elected. I am proud of working with DC
> Chapter of NAACP, Social Action Committee of The Federal City Chapter of
> Delta Sigma Theta Deltas, Reid Temple AME North (my church), and DC,
> Metropolitan and National Federation of Democratic Women and others to help
> to get out the vote. I went to Virginia at least twice a week in September
> and October to do phone banking and door to door canvassing. I also did two
> weekends in Norfolk and the Hampton Roads area. I participated and
> co-chaired fund raisers for the President. I worked so hard for President
> Obama that I almost lose my ANC Commission seat.
>
>
>
>
> IMG_3573
>
>
>
> In July went to the NAACP National Convention in Houston, TX and visited
> San Antonio with a friend and we walked the 5 mile River Front around 7am
> one morning.
>
>
>
> In August I help coordinate our 40th Family Reunion in Roanoke, VA.
>
>
>
> In September attended the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, NC with four
> friends.
>
>
>
> In November elected ANC Commissioner 5B01 and appointed Asst Treasurer and
> Membership Chair DC NAACP.
>
> My activities include Parliamentarian for the Cameo Club (Ms Senior DC
> Pageants), Treasurer for Black Professional in International Affairs
> (BPIA), ANC Commissioner for 5A09, Treasurer of ANC 5A, President of US
> Africa Sister Cities, Chair of DC-Dakar, President of Concern Citizens of
> 20th Street, Membership Chair of DC NAACP, Vice President of the Sartwell
> Group of National Association of Parliamentarians, and Volunteer Chair for
> The Study of African American History, (ASALH) Black History Annual
> Luncheon (Carver G. Woodson).
>
>
>
> I am still active with the Social Action Committee of Delta Sigma Theta,
> Cardozo High School Classes of 59, 60 & 61 Annual Cook Out, the neighborhood
> Block Party, Usher and Class Leader at Reid Temple AME and working on the
> Delta Dears committee for our Centennial.
>
>
>
> I am so pleased to say that my family is really doing well. My son-in law's
> health is better and he has a job, my grandsons are working and my
> granddaughter is still on the Honor Roll and Debate Team. A picture of my
> great granddaughter:
>
>
>
>
> Shirley's family004
>
>
>
>
>
> We changed plans for 2013 from Cape Verde to touring Senegal in late fall.
> If you are interested contact me so I can put you on the mailing list.
>
>
>
> MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY KWANZAA AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
>
>
>
> You are receiving this letter because I love you.
>
>
>
> Peace and
> Love,
>
>
>
> 2 (2)
>
>
>
>
> Shirley
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ANC Commissioner 5A09
>
> Shirley Rivens Smith, President
>
> US Africa Sister Cities Foundation, Inc.
>
> DC-Dakar
>
> 2000 Upshur St., NE
>
> Washington, DC 20018
>
> www.usasc.org
>
> 202-635-3138
>
>
>
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Re: cheat_training_group New Year Day paddle

I'm in.

Graham

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On Dec 28, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Fern Abrams <FernAbrams@ipc.org> wrote:

Count me in!

Fern Abrams

Sent from my mobile phone please excuse any spelling errors or brief answers.

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Brooks [ewbrooks@gmail.com]
Received: Saturday, 22 Dec 2012, 12:36pm
To: Eric Brooks [ewbrooks@gmail.com]
Subject: cheat_training_group New Year Day paddle

Hey boaters...

2nd Annual New Year Day paddle for TRR...

This is an 'informal' New Years Day downstream paddle from Great Falls
to Sycamore Island that many are familiar with from Cheat Training...
Last year, we traveled in a group and everyone also had a buddy to
stick with just in case - water is nice and chilly. We will be
collecting any gear you want to donate for Team River Runner - they
are always in need for tops, helmets, older skirts and older boats
that you want to donate (all tax deductible). This year, Joe Mornini
from TRR will be driving the TRR bus for shuttle which will take
paddlers from the Sycamore Island parking lot to Great Falls Maryland
parking lot. Please feel free to forward this to anyone who wants to
paddle - all are welcome and we will travel in a group but we don't
want any Jan 1st swimmers so good 'cold water' roll needed.

So come on out and get rid of that hang over on the river - and send
me a quick email for a seat on the big blue bus! I can also hook
anyone up with buddy if needed...

Date: Jan 1st
Time: Sycamore Island parking lot, bus leaves at 1ish
River time: 2 hours or so
Continue you're buzz with drinks at the Irish Inn after the paddle...

eric brooks
ewbrooks@gmail.com
703-622-2001

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RE: cheat_training_group New Year Day paddle

Count me in!

Fern Abrams

Sent from my mobile phone please excuse any spelling errors or brief answers.

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Brooks [ewbrooks@gmail.com]
Received: Saturday, 22 Dec 2012, 12:36pm
To: Eric Brooks [ewbrooks@gmail.com]
Subject: cheat_training_group New Year Day paddle

Hey boaters...

2nd Annual New Year Day paddle for TRR...

This is an 'informal' New Years Day downstream paddle from Great Falls
to Sycamore Island that many are familiar with from Cheat Training...
Last year, we traveled in a group and everyone also had a buddy to
stick with just in case - water is nice and chilly. We will be
collecting any gear you want to donate for Team River Runner - they
are always in need for tops, helmets, older skirts and older boats
that you want to donate (all tax deductible). This year, Joe Mornini
from TRR will be driving the TRR bus for shuttle which will take
paddlers from the Sycamore Island parking lot to Great Falls Maryland
parking lot. Please feel free to forward this to anyone who wants to
paddle - all are welcome and we will travel in a group but we don't
want any Jan 1st swimmers so good 'cold water' roll needed.

So come on out and get rid of that hang over on the river - and send
me a quick email for a seat on the big blue bus! I can also hook
anyone up with buddy if needed...

Date: Jan 1st
Time: Sycamore Island parking lot, bus leaves at 1ish
River time: 2 hours or so
Continue you're buzz with drinks at the Irish Inn after the paddle...

eric brooks
ewbrooks@gmail.com
703-622-2001

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Thursday 27 December 2012

[WardFive] 2012 Christmas Letter

December 25, 2012

Dear family and friends,

This morning I had my family was over for brunch. We had a great time. I am
tired but needed to write my letter.

2012 has been good. On March 19th I turn 70 years old. I made a
commitment to myself that 2012 was to be about me registering voters and
helping to get President Obama re-elected. I am proud of working with DC
Chapter of NAACP, Social Action Committee of The Federal City Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Deltas, Reid Temple AME North (my church), and DC,
Metropolitan and National Federation of Democratic Women and others to help
to get out the vote. I went to Virginia at least twice a week in September
and October to do phone banking and door to door canvassing. I also did two
weekends in Norfolk and the Hampton Roads area. I participated and
co-chaired fund raisers for the President. I worked so hard for President
Obama that I almost lose my ANC Commission seat.

IMG_3573

In July went to the NAACP National Convention in Houston, TX and visited
San Antonio with a friend and we walked the 5 mile River Front around 7am
one morning.

In August I help coordinate our 40th Family Reunion in Roanoke, VA.

In September attended the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, NC with four
friends.

In November elected ANC Commissioner 5B01 and appointed Asst Treasurer and
Membership Chair DC NAACP.

My activities include Parliamentarian for the Cameo Club (Ms Senior DC
Pageants), Treasurer for Black Professional in International Affairs
(BPIA), ANC Commissioner for 5A09, Treasurer of ANC 5A, President of US
Africa Sister Cities, Chair of DC-Dakar, President of Concern Citizens of
20th Street, Membership Chair of DC NAACP, Vice President of the Sartwell
Group of National Association of Parliamentarians, and Volunteer Chair for
The Study of African American History, (ASALH) Black History Annual
Luncheon (Carver G. Woodson).

I am still active with the Social Action Committee of Delta Sigma Theta,
Cardozo High School Classes of 59, 60 & 61 Annual Cook Out, the neighborhood
Block Party, Usher and Class Leader at Reid Temple AME and working on the
Delta Dears committee for our Centennial.

I am so pleased to say that my family is really doing well. My son-in law's
health is better and he has a job, my grandsons are working and my
granddaughter is still on the Honor Roll and Debate Team. A picture of my
great granddaughter:

Shirley's family004

We changed plans for 2013 from Cape Verde to touring Senegal in late fall.
If you are interested contact me so I can put you on the mailing list.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY KWANZAA AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

You are receiving this letter because I love you.

Peace and
Love,

2 (2)

Shirley

ANC Commissioner 5A09

Shirley Rivens Smith, President

US Africa Sister Cities Foundation, Inc.

DC-Dakar

2000 Upshur St., NE

Washington, DC 20018

www.usasc.org

202-635-3138

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