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At the top of the escalator at

Waterfront Station

On the METRO Green Line

Safeway Groceries

Washington Video

Jenny’s Chinese Res.

CVS Pharmacy

Bank of America

Radio Shack

Pizza Hut

Harry’s Liquors

Dry Cleaners

Plymouth Clothing

Blimpie’s Subs

And 7 other shops

Hope VI Grant For Capper-Carrollsburg

The D.C. Housing Authority has won a $35 million grant from HUD to provide new housing to the hundreds of elderly and families living in the Arthur Capper and Carrollsburg Dwellings public housing developments across M St. S.E. from the Navy Yard between 3^rd and 6^th St. S.E.

(Ed. Note - Southwest residents asked questions about the future of public housing in D.C. when Mayor Anthony Williams appeared at the Oct. 24 meeting on Waterside Mall. The housing authority has agreed to provide The Southwester with a series of ads answering questions. The first ad appears on page 5 of this issue).

Two 150-unit new elevator buildings adjacent to 2^nd St. S.E. for seniors will be built first, to allow a “‘one permanent move’ option for current residents of Arthur Capper Senior in the new senior facilities.”

160 Arthur Capper/Carrollsburg families can relocate in new walkup buildings; 120 ACC families can relocate in new townhouse units; and 115 families can relocate to new walkup buildings to be built on the former Department of Public Works site nearby, according to the city’s proposal.

Some of the construction will include office space, neighborhood retail space and a community center. Office buildings will be built by Forest City Enterprises along M St. S.E. and financed by private debt and private equity. Retail shops will be on the ground floor of those buildings and on the ground floor of the two senior buildings.

Several hundred more expensive housing units – some rental, some homeownership, will be built in the same area to create “a truly mixed-income community with renters and homeowners of all economic levels,” according to the Hope Six proposal.

The Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation will operate a Learning Center in the new community center building to provide recreational and educational activities for children in the community.

As stated in the ad on page 5, for more information, call (202) 535-1500.

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Michael Kelly, new Director of the D.C. Housing Authority, will administer the Hope VI program at Capper/Carrollsburg.

S.W. Waterfront Changes On Front Burner Dec. 6, 7

Planning for extensive changes on the S.W. Waterfront has been mostly in generalities, until now. But at two all-day public meetings Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 6 and 7, sharp pencils will start drawing specific suggestions.

The team of planning consultants who have studied the problems and potential of the Waterfront and sought ideas from residents and businesses at several earlier public meetings are ready to conduct “an information fair” with booths or tables each dealing with the specifics such as parks, traffic, maritime issues, housing, special destinations, environment, etc. In January they will come back with well-defined alternatives to try out on the community.

Club #4 Team City Champs

By Alvin Hudgens

Club #4’s 105 lb. football team repeated as city champions, defeating Marshall Heights Athletic Club 26-0 at Cardozo stadium and left for the Pop Warner Eastern Regional playoffs in Horsham, Penn, where they came within two points of winning a trip to Florida.

At Cardozo, behind a strong offensive line, the Vikings from Southwest dominated the line of scrimmage and ran for 392 yards. Terrace Ross completed 7 of 11 passes for 121 yards, while Nathaniel Waldrom rushed for 184 yards on 14 carries.

“This team showed great patience all year,” said Head Coach Ronald Hines.

In the second half, with a 13-0 lead at halftime, the Viking defense showed its dominance with 3 consecutive sacks for a net loss of 17 yards.

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Club #4’s championship team.

Nov. 26 Town Hall Meeting On Waterside Mall

The future of the shops in Waterside Mall will be discussed at a Town Meeting on Mon. Nov. 26 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3^rd and M St. S.W.

Kaempfer Co. and Forest City Enterprises, developers who are scheduled to remodel the Mall and replace it with stores along M St. and along both sides of 4^th St. as it is extended from I (Eye) St. to M St. S.W., will be asked to explain their phasing plan and how they will protect the neighborhood’s need for shopping services during the renovation.

Cosponsors of the meeting are ANC 2D, Greenleaf Extension, James Creek Housing, S.W. Community House and the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly. Others have been invited to be cosponsors.

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Former President Bill Clinton pats the back of Secretary of State Colin Powell at the National Cathedral. At left is Reverend George Holmes. (AFP Photo, used with permission).

Inside

Community Calendar p. 2

Baby Sitting Classes p. 4

Q & A on Hope VI p. 5

Litter Campaign p. 6

Gallery For French Art p. 7

Redoing Waterside Mall p. 7

Club #4 Football Homecoming p. 8

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S.W. Community Calendar Dec./’01

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Sat. Dec. 1 PSA 110 Walkathon with police. 11 am 240 M St. S.W.

Mon. Dec. 3 SWNA Board, Waterside Mall 7 pm

Tues. Dec. 4 CAC, Police Hdqtrs, 415 4^th St. S.W. 7 pm

Wed. Dec. 5 AARP at Dinner Theatre instead of monthly meeting.

Wed. Dec. 5 WWCA meeting at Harbor Patrol, 6^th &Water St. 7 pm

Thurs. & Fri. Dec. 6 & 7 Anacostia River and Southwest Waterfront, public meeting all day, including the evening – St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3^rd & M St. S.W.

Sat. Dec. 8 Parade of Lighted Boats. 6:30 pm Southwest Waterfront

Mon. Dec. 10 HANNAKAH

Mon. Dec. 10 Advisory Neighborhood Comm. 2D Meeting 7 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I (Eye) St. S.W..

Thurs Dec. 20 PSA 110 Partnership with police 7 pm Westminster Church, 400 I (Eye) St. S.W.

Thurs. Dec. 20 Chamber Music 7:30 pm. St. Augustine’s Church, 6^th and Maine Ave. SW

NO Southwest Neighborhood Assembly public meeting, in Dec.

Tues Dec. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY WEEKLY & BIWEEKLY MEETINGS:

Komen Toastmasters 10 am– First & Third Sat. (Dec. 1, Dec. 15) SW Branch Library, 900 Wesley Pl SW

Fil-Am Toastmasters – 6:45 pm Second and Fourth Wed. – (Dec. 12, Dec. 26) SW Branch Library, 900 Wesley Pl

School Street Toastmasters, noon, every Tuesday (Dec. 4, 11, 18) 400 Virginia Ave. S.W. Room 88.

S. W. Kiwanis – Every Monday, 6:30-7:30 (Dec. 3, 10, 17 Not Christmas eve or New Year’s eve) SE University 6^th & I (Eye) S.W.

Please submit calendar items for the next issue by Wed. Nov, 28 to C.W. Hargrave 554-8284.

AARP Dinner Theatre Dec. 5

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, the SW/Waterfront chapter of AARP will visit the West End Dinner Theatre in Alexandria to see “A Christmas Carol.”

The deadline for buying $29 tickets may have passed when this issue reaches SW homes. Call Alberta White, 554-5503.

Wilson PTA International Nite Wed. Dec. 12

A Pot Luck supper and lessons in dancing the Salsa will be features of the Wilson High PTSA’s International Night Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Ice-Skating Rink Open On Mall

The skating rink between 7^th and 9^th and between Constitution Ave. and Madison Drive on the National Mall is due to be open in mid-November if the weather is cold enough to make ice. A two hour session, starting on the hour, costs $4.50 or $5.50. Skates rent for $2.50, lockers for 50 cents, with $5 deposit.

A café serves sandwiches and drinks.

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Marie Giovanelli receives a certificate as a new Life Member of NARFE, from Paul Pumpian, President of the D.C. Federation of NARFE chapters.

Mayor’s Next Meeting Dec. 1

Following up on the October 6 citywide Summit II Mayor Anthony Williams held at the D.C. Convention Center, he has called an Action Forum for Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8:30 am to 1 pm at the JW Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Registration is required. Call 727-0882.

Star Spangled Christmas In Old Vat

The Old Bull & Bush British pub returns for five weeks of song and merry-making starting Nov. 28 at Arena Stage’s downstairs stage The Old Vat Room.

Interact Theatre Co. of McLean, Va., will have assigned seating for patrons this year, including a $2 per ticket charge for a reserved table. (The new seating arrangement in the Old Vat will have cushioned seats on risers and tables and bentwood chairs on the floor).

Phone 703-760-9863 or www.InteractTheatre.com.

Washington Video “Best In The City”

Washington Video at 401 M St. S.W. has been rated “Best Videostore” in Washington, D.C., by the readers of the Washington Blade. Other winners under the category of “Community Life” included the Corcoran Gallery of Art, (Best Art Gallery); and Studio Theatre, (Best Theatre).

The Blade editors felt that “The beauty of a city like Washington is its diversity…” and asked the question “What makes this a place you want to live?

“Washington Video is a longtime favorite for video rentals and purchases of hard-to-find films, as well as the standard favorites, including a selection of DVD’s,” they report. “The devoted customer base here gives the store a community feel, and also opens up social opportunities.”

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KID’S ART REFLECTS TRAGEDY

More than 300 pieces of art created by children in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks are on display at Millennium Art Center, 65 I (Eye) St. S.W., during November.

The gallery is open 11 am to 5 pm Wednesdays through Saturdays.

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Art by children throughout the United States was brought to Southwest for display at the Millennium Art Center.

Even the Southwest Branch Post Office was closed briefly during the anthrax scare.

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Halloween costumes, stories and treats were featured at the Toddlers group at the Southwest Branch Library.

Reading, Math Tutoring At SEU

For five Saturdays in October and November local students were given intense tutoring in math and reading at Southeastern University. Elementary students studied for an hour and a half. Junior and Senior high students were tutored for two hours.

Sponsors were Second Baptist Church and the Southwest Waterfront chapter of Kiwanis.

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Preparation for proficiency exams in math and reading was given to local students at Southeastern University.

Amidon PTA Meetings

Dec. 06, 2001 6:30 pm

Feb. 07, 2002 6:30 pm

Apr. 09, 2002 6:30 p.m.

May 02. 2002. 6:30 pm

Baby Sitting Class For Adolescents Sat. Dec. 1, Dec. 8

Children ages 11 to 13 who get called on to baby-sit with toddlers can earn certificates as Safe Sitters by attending two half-day classes at Waterside Mall Saturdays, Dec. 1 and 8 from 10 am to 2 pm, with lunch provided.

First aid skills to handle choking and nosebleeds, bedtime preparation, safe toys and toilet training are a few of the subjects covered in the class. Baby-sitting as a business is considered.

Parents wishing to register a boy or girl for the class (for a fee of $10) should phone Southwest activist Thelma Jones, the certified instructor, at 488-3746. Class size is limited to 8 to 10 students. A waiting list will be started for new class sessions planned after the first of the year..

After Dec. 8^th certificates will be issued to students who pass a rigorous practical and written test. Classroom materials have been prepared by the national non-profit organization, “Safe Sitter”. Local sponsorship is by the Youth Activities Task Force of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly, Inc.

Chorus At Christ Methodist Dec. 2

Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols will be featured by the acappella chorus “Convivium” in a concert at Christ Methodist Church, Sun. Dec. 2 at 4 pm.

In its 16^th season, the group specializes in Renaissance and 20^th Century repertoire

Admission Free. Call 703-339-8770. To schedule a concert call 703-693-6829

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Vincent Spaulding of the D.C. Clean City Initiative, at the monthly meeting of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly, Inc.

SWNA President Rev. George Holmes greets D.C. Board of Education member Tommy Wells, who will represent Southwest on the Board at the beginning of 2002, when we become a part of Ward Six.

Jean Macdonald New Chair of YATF

Jean Macdonald, former secretary of the SWNA’s Youth Activities Committee became its chair, when Rick Bardach stepped down.

Adopt A Street To Combat Litter

Vincent Spaulding, coordinator of the Clean City Initiative, introduced the

City’s Adopt-A-Street campaign at SWNA’s Oct. 22, 2001 meeting on the issue.

“We must take pride in our city and in our communities,” Spaulding told the crowd of about 50 people in attendance. “Cleaning up this city is one of Mayor Anthony Williams’ priority.”

Spaulding said his department will not be limited to eliminating litter, but will target unsightly property condition, neighborhood eyesores, mounds of trash, illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, and illegal posters and signs on trees and utility poles.

Spaulding said the proliferation of signs in public spaces is one of the most obvious violations that contribute to visual blight. Election posters can be placed in certain areas only during designated election periods. There is a total ban on all signs that advertise the sale of products or services. All legitimate signs must be registered with the city’s Public Space Permits Office at 941 N. Capitol NE before being posted and be stamped with the date of posting.

For more information about the Clean City Initiative, see the DC Government website at http://www.dc.gov or contact Spaulding at 202-671-1403 or by e-mail at Vincent.Spaulding@dc.gov.

S.W. Joins Clean City Initiative

Citing the proliferation of litter and illegal posters, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly last month joined the city’s Clean City Initiative and revived its campaign to help spruce up neighborhoods throughout Southwest.

SWNA’s first scheduled cleanup, which was held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, concentrated in or around Randall Community Center and Park, the Waterfront, Waterside Mall, and Half Street. The initial cleanup was confined to small areas, but was fairly successful. Half Street residents and activists Betty and Mark Clark, and their neighbor, Vanessa Ruffin, picked up 12 trash bags of litter and debris from the area near M and Half Street.

SWNA board member Naomi Monk, tackled the litter in Randall Park.

Monthly cleanups will be scheduled for designated areas. Local businesses, groups and organizations are encouraged to participate by adopting a particular street or area in Southwest to keep clean on a regular basis.

Under the city’s Adopt-A-Street program, every organization or business that pledges to keep an area clean and beautify it will have its name placed on a beautiful street sign in that particular area. To adopt a street, contact the Southwester at 554-8560.

Tracey Hooks

Re-elected

Residents of Greenleaf Extension have re-elected Tracey Hooks president of their tenants council for a term of three years. Other officers elected are: Patricia Patterson, vice president; Sheila Bowman, secretary, and Mary Young, treasurer.

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French Food & French Art On The Waterfront

By Susan Fischer

The original French artwork for sale at Le Rivage is as delectable as the French cuisine prepared by Monsieur Didier—a most inviting menu of watercolors, silk-screens, lithographs and etchings by French artists from Paris and the South of France.

The idea of adding art to the menu at Le Rivage was born two years ago when the French owner of an art gallery in Alexandria—Marcel Doucet—lost his gallery to urban redevelopment and needed a new home for the work of te French artists he represents.

Mosier Diedier offered the walls of Le Rivage, and voila`, art of cooking and the art of painting were combined!

The artwork menu changes frequently, as pieces sell and are replaced by new ones, but the selection is always full of beautiful temptations—as would be expected given the caliber of the artists, all of whom are well-known in Europe and represented in museums and galleries around the world.

The surprise is the price list, which ranges from $195 to approximately $800—remarkably reasonable prices for work of this quality, made possible by the fact that Le Rivage does not have to bear the overhead of a traditional gallery.

All the work is very nicely framed, ready to be wrapped up and taken home. The perfect dessert!

For more information, call Monsieur Didier at Le Rivage, 488-8111.

Changes At Waterfront Sta. Explained

Kaempfer Company and Forest City Enterprises showed an overflow crowd in an EPA auditorium, drawings of their plan to redesign Waterside Mall at 4^th and M St. S.W. with 4^th St. extended through it from I St. to M St. S.W.

Mayor Anthony Williams and his planning staff spoke at the meeting, which was chaired by Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans, who had mailed an invitation, which stated:

“Through negotiation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DC Government and a joint venture of the Kaempfer Company and Forest City Enterprises (two of the area’s most respected commercial developers) the property will be redeveloped and a significant number of new tenants will occupy the space over the next five years. The revival of Waterside Mall sends a strong signal to the business community that the market believes that the waterfront is an area for growth.”

In a release by the District, Andy Altman, Director of the DC Office of Planning, is quoted as follows:

“This project will have a positive regional impact by connecting Downtown DC’s proven employment and tourism center to an area with great potential as a second, in-District regional employment and tourism center. The waterfront and the central business district are now connected in very few places, and the new 4^th street will provide a key link between these areas. With this 4^th Street connection restored, the natural pedestrian and vehicular linkage between these two economic generators for the District will be back in place.”

The release adds:

“Because the property was ground leased to the developers through the DC Redevelopment Land Agency, the Joint Venture sought the assistance of the District in amending certain elements of the ground lease and locating new US GSA and private tenants. In exchange for District assistance in both these matters, the development team agreed to allow the street to travel through their site and make a contribution to the street construction costs on their site that will represent a significant percentage of the total cost of the road improvement.”

The developers will make a 45 minute presentation at the public meeting Mon. Nov. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthews Lutheran Church and answer questions from the audience.

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D.C. Council Member Jack Evans hosted the meeting on the future of the Waterside Mall.

Sixth Ward Council Member Sharon Ambrose attended the meeting in the EPA auditorium.

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Club #4 Football

Homecoming

BayBay Shannon and his daughter M/C’d Club Four’s homecoming game.

(L to R) Ronald Young, Rashad Mathis, Louis Bell, Tyrone Ford, Stephen Mathis

Anthony Lucas on his way to a touchdown.

Purple, gold and white balloons are released on the field at halftime by the 105 lb. team, with assistant coach James Parson – with a minute of silence for the families suffering from the Sep. 11 terrorist attack

The 2001 varsity cheerleading team.

The Baby “V” cheerleaders.

Left to right: Rick Bardach of the S.W. Youth Activities Task Force, Al Hudgens, director of Club #4, and Neil Owens, Athletic Coordinator for all Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Clubs.

The 105lb football team enters the King-Greenleaf stadium.