[Chat] Windows and installation
> Hi all-- I'm looking for someone to install three new windows in my house. Does anyone have suggestions for a reputable contractor? Many thanks. Emily ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] fyi crime
Hi all-- Just thought I'd add that you're not really safe anywhere in Baltimore. I recently moved to Mayfield, having sold my house in CV for a variety of reasons, crime among them. I thought I would be safer here. After moving in, I learned that this house had been broken into less than a year ago. I keep my Club in the patio door now. I've had to run onto a stranger's front porch when a suspicious youth headed straight at me while I was walking down the street two blocks from my house. And then there are the kids hiding drugs in the alley and the weird-looking guy walking along the street at 7:30 on Sunday morning who probably left me alone only because I was wielding a large, heavy shovel . . . So it goes. Some days I just hope I'll get out of Baltimore alive. Best, Emily > [Original Message] > From: Mariann Millard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; The Charles Village Chat List > Date: 7/3/2006 8:15:54 AM > Subject: Re: [Chat] fyi crime > > Dawna, > > I cannot tell you how sorry I am that this has happened to > you!!! I'm so glad you're all safe, but what a horrible and > scary event. > > I called 911 the other night around 3 am as I was awakened > by the sounds of glass breaking at least 3 times somewhere > near the front of my house on St. Paul (it sounded like > someone was breaking into a car). Police came pronto, > didn't find anything, talked to me, but said they'd also > double-check the alleys. The next morning I found broken > liquor bottles/glass everywhere in the road and on the > sidewalk near the frat house, so I cleaned it up as anybody > else would do living in the neighborhood. I suspect it was > someone walking along and having a grand time under the > influence (and no, I don't think it was the few, remaining > frat boys, they've worked hard at being good neighbors this > past semester!). > > All in all it was a pretty spooky experience esp. since the > street was illuminated as usual and it was otherwise very > quiet in the dead of night...and it could have been much > worse... > > Mariann > > > I hate to report this, but add to that list the break in > > at my house. Someone cut the screen of our front window, > > climbed in, came into our kitchen and took a wallet, two > > cell phones and our house and car keys. Our next door > > neighbor (JHU student) saw a strange man sitting with his > > back to our front door at 1 am and didn't call the police. > > He felt so bad when he learned of the breakin. After > > learning that our cell phones were stolen, I called one of > > them and some thug sounding guy answered! The suspect was > > wearing a red basketball jersey. The thief tossed my keys. > > They had a YWCA membership tag and some kind person took > > them to the Y, which called me. We feel lucky that no one > > was hurt and that we lost replaceable items. Dawna > > > > -Original Message- > > >From: Christine Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Sent: Jul 2, 2006 3:13 PM > > >To: 'Charles Village Discussion List' > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 'The Charles Village > > Chat List' >Subject: [Chat] fyi > > crime > > > >>From the JHU security site: > > http://www.jhu.edu/~security/campus_crime.html > > > > > > > > > >Some of these are from two or so weeks ago. Christine > > Gray > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Unarmed Robbery-3117 St. Paul St.-On June 30th at 2:36 AM > > , a non-affiliate >reports an unknown male approached him > > demanding his wallet. The unknown >male then reached into > > the victim's pants pocket and removed his wallet, >punched > > him in the face, and then fled east into the alley. BPD > > responded. >Investigation continuing. > > > > > > > > > > > >Auto Theft - 200 Blk. E. 28th St. - Between June 13th at > > 7:00 PM and June >18th at 3:34 PM, a vehicle was stolen. > > Baltimore Police responded. Campus >Security searched the > > area with negative results. > > > > > > > > > >Common Assault / Domestic - 2938 St. Paul St. (Sigma > > Alpha Epsilon >Fraternity) - On June 17th at 1:31 AM, a > > non-affiliated female reported that >her non-affiliated > > boyfriend, who was contracted to do work at the location, > > >had assaulted her. Baltimore Police responded and > > medical treatment was >declined. Investigation > > continuing. > > > > > > > > > >Burglary-3035 St. Paul Street -Between June 18th, 10:00 > > PM and June 19th >10:00 AM an undergrad student reports a > > laptop computer was taken from a >secure apartment. Signs > > of forced entry were apparent. Baltimore City >Police > > responded. Investigation continuing. > > > > > > > > > >Theft-3107 St. Paul Street (Charles Village Pub)-On June > > 20th at 12:30 AM, >an undergrad student reports while > > dining at CVP an unknown male took her >purse that was > > sitting next to her on an empty chair. The student chased > > the >suspect from the establishment who subsequently > > discarded the purse. The >student was able to recover the > > purse with all its c
Re: [Chat] Need to find a good carpenter
Expensive but really fine carpenter: Dave Orozco, 443-286-5454 He was referred to me by someone else in CV when I needed to have my original front door rebuilt (after another carpenter ruined it). I should have taken pictures of what Dave did, because it was magnificent. Of course, so was his bill. But if you are looking to restore or maintain original "historic" items, you may want to spend the bucks. Dave recently took a full-time job, so he would be working outside regular working hours. He may take a while to call back if you don't get him at the first try. - Original Message - From: Valerie Griffith To: Chat@charlesvillage.info Sent: 7/2/2006 10:44:46 PM Subject: [Chat] Need to find a good carpenter Hello, Ive just joined the list, and may have missed any prior advice so please forgive any redundancy. I am in need of a good carpenter who can help me restore/repair my windows. Im trying to avoid replacements and preserve the originals. When thats done, I want to get storm windows. Can anyone give me a good lead? Thanks, Valerie You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. Khalil Gibran ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Anyone know of a good wallpaperer??
Dawna-- Could you post information on your handyman, Orem Weems? Great name. Thanks. Emily > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: The Charles Village Chat List > Date: 6/5/2006 6:33:25 AM > Subject: Re: [Chat] Anyone know of a good wallpaperer?? > > Mariann...I have never used this lady, but she was recommended to me by a very trustworthy handyman, Orem Weems. Her name is Kay Kone. 410.661.2935. I guess it's worth a try. Thanks for your help this weekend! Dawna > > -Original Message- > >From: Mariann Millard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Sent: Jun 4, 2006 7:03 PM > >To: The Charles Village Chat List > >Subject: [Chat] Anyone know of a good wallpaperer?? > > > >Can anyone recommend a good, reliable, and trustworthy > >person who wallpapers?? > > > >Thanks, > >Mariann > > > > > >___ > >Chat mailing list > >Chat@charlesvillage.info > >http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info > > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Wanted: Handyman/Carpenter/Advice--recommendations
Unfortunately I returned to the list a message that was intended for Didon alone. However, now that the word is out, I'll list the contractors I've found who have done really wonderful work. It took me weeks to find this group, so I hope this listing saves others some time. Tile: Steve Snyder, Eagle Tile and Marble 443-677-6280. Steve tiled my kitchen floor, which was very, very uneven. He not only levelled it out but also did a lovely job with the tile. Total cost with the levelling $1200; without $800. The old tile was already up, and I bought the new tile and grout. Steve also redid the lead pan in my 1930s shower, breaking up the old tile and installing new waterproofing and tile. It looks great. Total cost $750, including material. Steve is a great guy--just be sure to tell him to clean up the grout dust and haul away his old tile! He left me with a bag I can't lift . . . Flooring: Old World Floors, in the phone book. People in CV have talked about Bobby Severe for years, and I'm here to say that he is the best. He refinished all the wood floors in my house, upstairs and down, and repaired stained and damaged areas. The floors look fantastic. Total cost $4200--about $1500 a floor and $700 for the stairs. He does repairs at $20 a board. For the record, my house is about 1400 sq. ft., all but the galley kitchen and baths with hardwood floors. Bobby may charge a bit more than others, but his work is worth every penny--and he is prompt, pleasant, and clean. Electric: Ed and his son at E-Z Electric. I hired them out of the phone book (they have a display ad). What a relief to find them! They don't charge by the minute like everyone else, but work on a job-by-basis and will do very small jobs. They put outlets in my kitchen and redid some of the wiring before the new appliances were installed. Total cost $650. They also installed a new base fixture for a ceiling fan in a room where there had been no light fixture for $350. They are pleasant and prompt and as noted don't run the meter at $50 every 15 minutes. Plumber: Lou Mank and his daughter at Charm City Plumbing, also in the phone book. Lou has been around for years. Not cheap, but very nice to deal with and very competent. I thought I got a great deal on the two commodes he replaced for me, as he has to seek out special "thrones" to fit the old bases--$656 for two, including hauling away the grotesque originals. The kitchen was not so cheap but required a lot of work. I also have a good carpenter for small jobs, a great painter, and a plasterer/mason. However, I am unwilling to divulge their names until they are done with my house. The carpenter works in the evenings after his day job, so if you want him you must be ready to give up your evenings. He has been installing my kitchen and has done an excellent job with the Ikea cabinets and has made some lovely oak transitions for the floors. The plasterer redid a bad skimming job for me, but I won't reveal his name because he might give you the name of the carpenter. Mean, aren't I? The painter is a very nice, ridiculously reasonable guy who also does faux finishes. I know he wants more work. If anyone's interested, send me an e-mail or call me in a few weeks (410-366-4094) and I will post. Best, Emily NB Here are some contractors to avoid: Mastercraft Construction, Tim O'Conner Painting, Stephen Scalf Electric, Joe Birch, contractor. Mastercraft is incredibly expensive, does dishonest estimates, and really did a terrible job on my kitchen floor; the owner then yelled at me for half an hour when I criticized his work. Tim O'Conner demanded a huge deposit, sent over incompetent, really filthy workers to skim the walls, had his hands all over me one day, and then screamed at me when I told him his work was bad and I didn't want him to do any painting (I also lost about $400). Stephen Scalf wanted to do $2,000 worth of unneeded electrical work. Joe Birch is just plain weird--not unpleasant, just weird. The world is full of creepy contractors! > [Original Message] > From: Didon Pachner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Chat@charlesvillage.info ; Charles Village Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Julie Modlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 4/17/2006 8:33:41 PM > Subject: [Chat] Wanted: Handyman/Carpenter/Advice > > Hi Folks, > > My front porch is in serious need of attention. I'm thinking about > replacing the rotten boards (tongue and groove) with new boards or if > that's too complicated, replacing the entire front porch. > > Does anyone know a carpenter/handyman who can do this type of job? > > Has anyone ever done this? If so, how complicated is it to replace > individual boards - is it even "do-able"? > > Thanks!! > > Didon > > > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info htt
Re: [Chat] Wanted: Handyman/Carpenter/Advice
Hi Didon-- Did you find someone to fix your porch? I have someone who would do a good job for not too much, but I don't want to give him up until he has finished with my house. Also, I have found a good plumber (expensive but good), electricians, a tiler, a painter, and a WONDERFUL floor refinisher. It took me forever, and I lost money on some real toads, but this group is really skilled, and they treat me fairly well. The carpenter just got divorced. :-) More importantly, though, he won't attack you or do anything weird like, for instance, Chris Jensen, who grabbed me not once but twice--and I mean grabbed. Too bad it wasn't someone really cute and sexy. In any case, I will never use Chris as a plumber again. BTW, have you thought of having your porch done with Trex or a similar material that you would never have to worry about? I'm having my cellar door done in something like that. Give me a call and we'll discuss "Bill." 410-366-4094 Emily > [Original Message] > From: Didon Pachner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Chat@charlesvillage.info ; Charles Village Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Julie Modlin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 4/17/2006 8:33:41 PM > Subject: [Chat] Wanted: Handyman/Carpenter/Advice > > Hi Folks, > > My front porch is in serious need of attention. I'm thinking about > replacing the rotten boards (tongue and groove) with new boards or if > that's too complicated, replacing the entire front porch. > > Does anyone know a carpenter/handyman who can do this type of job? > > Has anyone ever done this? If so, how complicated is it to replace > individual boards - is it even "do-able"? > > Thanks!! > > Didon > > > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] Roofer
Jon-- The problem with your roof is that if you have a guarantee, no other company will want to touch it. If you don't have a guarantee, you should try to find out how old the roof is and what type it is. Might be time for a new roof. I have been having similar problem with Adler Roofing, which replaced my entire roof about 2 years ago. I have a 10-year guarantee that the company is not honoring and a contract with some faulty provisions. Recourse for people like me, and potentially you, is the Maryland Home Improvement Commission, which investigates complaints and tries to help homeowners, not contractors. The company you use must have an MHIC number in order to fall under the commission's jurisdiction; it can't help with other unregistered contractors. For example, Adler stated in its guarantee that it was not liable for internal damage caused by leaky roofs it had installed, but MHIC tells me that that provision does not hold. All certified companies must have liability insurance, and MHIC will find out the name of Adler's company for me so that I can file for return of the money I spend fixing the drywall damage. Given what has happened to me, I have determined that it's best to use an MHIC certified roofer, though I use uncertified people for all sorts of other things and have been happy with most of them. Lots of people don't get certified because the process of doing so is expensive and troublesome. I have a great masonry guy who has taught me more about concrete than I ever wanted to know. His name is Wayne Crump @ 443-508-6124; he can also repair roofs (and drywall and a host of other things) but isn't certified. He's really trustworthy and a fine craftsman--not cheap, but worth the money. If you are interested in replacing your roof, you can try Chris Oktavec @ 410-335-3737. His company does a lot of different types of work and specializes in painting--they have done great work for me. Be forewarned: Chris is a great guy but will talk your ear off. He may also try to give you some steamed crabs. Good luck, Emily Chalmers > [Original Message] > From: Jonathan Wetmiller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 10/11/2005 8:48:51 PM > Subject: [Chat] Roofer > > Hi, > Can anyone recommend someone who's honest and reliable > to do roof work? Specifically, I'm looking for > someone to repair a leaking roof and possibly do some > carpentry and masonry work. The company I had been > using--Precision Roofing--apparently doesn't need the > business and doesn't show up for appointments. > > Thanks, > > Jon > > > > > __ > Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 > http://mail.yahoo.com > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] dog found
Christine-- If the dog is limping, it should be seen by a vet. If the people who have it can foster it, they could work with this group to find it a good "forever" home. In any case, they should call and explain that they found an injured dog. Please give me a call, or have them give me a call, so that I can give them the number. Thanks. Emily - Original Message - From: crg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];The Charles Village Chat List Sent: 9/18/2005 10:11:12 AM Subject: Re: [Chat] dog found Emily, thank you! The dog has been staying at the Lévesques house, which is at 2718 north Calvert. Ill let them know. Christine From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2005 9:45 AMTo: The Charles Village Chat ListSubject: Re: [Chat] dog found Christine-- If you need help with the dog, please give me a call. A woman who lives across the street from me works with a rescue group that takes in lots of dogs--they're great people and I'm sure would be willing to help. Emily 410-366-4094 -Original Message- From: crg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Sep 17, 2005 7:48 AM To: 'Charles Village Discussion List' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 'The Charles Village Chat List' Cc: "Jackson, Teresa J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 'Rory Flanagan' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, phyllis berger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: [Chat] dog found A black and white spotted dog was found yesterday at the corner of 27th and Calvert. It has been hit by a car. Its limping a little but seems to be OK. It has a smooth coat and seems to be a Jack Russell mix. It has a woven cloth collar with lots of colors. It has been well cared for. It is at a house in the middle of the 2700 block of Calvert. Please let me know if you know whose dog this is. I heard that its owner had to move and gave it to someone in the neighborhood. Christine Gray ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
RE: [Chat] stolen chair from backyard on the 2600 block of guilford
This rash of burglaries is depressing, especially since they seem to be taking place while people are at work and can't do anything about them. I'm thinking we need to take some action immediately and have two proposals. First, the CVCBD has a safety team. Much as I support the CVCBD, the Safety Team has never seemed to me to do much good. However, I'm proposing that we call Wes Tolbert, who is in charge, and ask him to make sure that the team patrols Hunter Alley between 25th and 28th regularly--like every half hour. There's absolutely no reason why they can't do this for two or three weeks. I'll call Wes tomorrow, but other people should call him as well at 410-235-4411 (not sure what his extension is). It might also be a good idea to call Janet Levine, the CVCBD director, at the same numbder and tell her we need daylight security in the alley to stop these thefts. If our efforts to get the security patrol out don't work (and I'm just hoping, not holding my breath), I'm wondering if other people would be willing to pool resources to hire a private security guard for the 2600 and 2700 blocks of Guilford for a while. I've no idea how much it would cost, but there are a lot of us along the alley. I know people are going to immediately say that the police and the CVCBD and Hopkins patrols should be doing this work, but obviously they aren't, and if we can't get them to I opt for doing whatever we can to show these miscreants that we mean business. I may be the lone voice shouting in the wilderness, but it seems like we have to do something. Emily > [Original Message] > From: Eric A. Perlman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 8/19/2005 6:43:02 PM > Subject: [Chat] stolen chair from backyard on the 2600 block of guilford > > Hi, > > Just a heads up that I had a chair (the foldable, transportable, kind) > stolen from my backyard this afternoon. I usually bring it inside, > but it had been left outside for several days. I keep the gate > closed, with a wooden bar across it. Whoever stole the chair > removed the wooden bar, to get out the gate, and left it laying on > the ground in the alley. I am guessing they entered through my > neighbor's unlocked, but closed, gate. > > The chair primarily has sentimental value -- I received it while > interning at Google last summer. It is somewhat unique, a large black > foldable chair with a Google pillow on it, in case anyone sees it > around the neighborhood. > > Nothing else in my yard, or my neighbor's, was stolen, including > the (slightly) more valuable garden equipment that had been left > out. > > Prior to this, the only other thefts we had were from the > repetitive flower thief, who kept digging up the flowers we > planted in the front yard. I was tempted to plant onl > poisonous or spiney plants after that... > > While I'm at it, I'd like to thank whoever managed to rear end > my back fence a few months ago, a neat trick, seeing as there > is an large parking pad between it and the alley! > > Eric > 2644 Guilford Ave. > > ___ > Chat mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info ___ Chat mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Vigils in support of Cindy Meehan this Wednesday evening
This Wednesday people around the country (under the aegis of MoveOn) will be hosting vigils in support of Cindy Meehan, who is still camped out by Bush's ranch in Texas. There are a number of vigils around the city, at least one hosted by the parents of a young solider who died in Iraq. You can find the vigils by checking the following website: http://political.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=24&id=5892-4272003-9ei72eIHVFdCE25lJRELkA&t=3 We can hold our leaders accountable. Emily - Original Message - From: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];Chat@charlesvillage.info Sent: 8/15/2005 6:24:37 PM Subject: [Chat] Faux Copper Ceilings Old House Enthusiasts: I've created a group list to forward any HGTV show requests looking for houses or products to feature, and I'll gladly welcome anyone else to the list that is interested. They are always looking for new places and people. It might vary from products you can try out and not keep (say, a $3,000 wurlitzer for CD's), or ones you can (like our new faux copper ceiling). Either way, its good PR for Charles Village and Baltimore on a national scale. So, in lieu of an August OHE meeting, you can sit back and catch our faux copper ceiling episode on HGTV's "I Want That!" show next Wednesday, August 24 at 8:30 pm. The show will be aired again Sunday, August 28 at 8:30 pm ET and PT. Don't be fooled by Hollywood; Greg and I only 'acted' the part of installing the ceiling, while reps from the manufacturer actually did the work over two days...They also shot various product how-to's and host wraps in our CV house the following week. (Since airtimes can occasionally change, you can visit their website http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_hiwt for most up to date information and a full schedule). Paul K. WilliamsKelsey & Associates, Inc2629 Guilford AvenueBaltimore, MD 21218 (410) 366-2629BaltimoreMarylandHistory.com1929 13th Street, NWWashington, DC 20009(202) 462-3389WashingtonHistory.com ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Kids stealing handbags
Sheila Rees and I were walking home from Donna's in the 2800 block of St. Paul Street last night about 9:30 when a teenager on a bicycle rode up from behind and grabbed my handbag from me. I was carrying it in my hand, sort of swinging it, and it wasn't hard for him to jerk it loose. He took off down St. Paul, avoided the Neighborhood Walkers, who lunged at him, and got away. The Walkers had 911 on the phone immediately, and they chased the kid all over the 'hood but still haven't caught him. (Thanks to Jeff and Kent, who have been walking their route for years.) Women beware: don't carry your handbag loosely in your hand! I learned my lesson. Also, everyone should be aware that a group of kids from the 27th and Guilford/Barclay area has taken to riding around perpetrating crimes like this. They clearly are targeting the retail/restaurant area. Incidentally we know who this kid is and where he lives. His name is Kevin, and he lives on 27th Street.___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] BGE outage this Saturday
After I filed a complaint with the Public Service Commission about the lack of information on this weekend's outage, I received a call from a gentleman named Mr. Rolle at BGE. He was very helpful and explained a number of things I had asked about. First, the reason for the outages: actually, BGE is trying to help us. Our grid is being connected to another grid, so that if this one goes down, power can be restored with what Mr. Rolle described as "the flip of a switch." He said that this outage should complete the work and be that last one needed. Second, he was concerned about the lack of information on several counts. I explained that tenants weren't getting the information on outages from landlords and asked if BGE could post information around the neighborhood when outages were imminent. Mr. Rolle said that possibly no one had considered that problem and agreed that BGE should look into doing something about it. In addition, he said that the letter should have contained a phone number people who absolutely had to have power could call--for instance, if someone needed a ventilator. He said he would look into why the information wasn't in the letter. Finally, he noted that even he had had to search for the answer to the question of whether there is a temperature ceiling that would automatically cancel the outage. There is--90 degrees. However, BGE hopes that it will not be too hot this Saturday and that all the work can be completed quickly. Six hours is the outside estimate; the work could be completed sooner. I pointed out to him that the problem was simply one of communication and public relations. Had BGE noted all these things in a well-crafted letter, people would have baked cookies and made ice tea for the workers. Everyone would have been happy that something was being done about potential outages, would have seen that people who needed power had some recourse, and in general would have put up with the outage without grumbling. Instead, we received this really crummy letter that said nothing and contained a major mistake. He concurred and said he would make notes for future letters. Hope this information is useful. Please share it with friends and neighbors and let renters know! ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
Re: [Chat] BGE outage
BGE made a mistake in its original letter and says it is sending new ones. Everyone who is affected will receive a letter. If you don't receive one, you're OK. My grid seems to end at 28th and to run from at least St. Paul over into Harwood. I wouldn't mind living without BGE in a hospitable climate where I was set up to do so. I too get tired of the constant noise pollution. I have a neighbor who power washes her house every weekend and sometimes on week nights. - Original Message - From: To: Chat@charlesvillage.info Sent: 6/17/2005 11:38:06 AM Subject: Re: [Chat] BGE outage Don do you know who this will effect? I will have to get ice for my champagne. But seriously I want to prepare for it so what little I have in the frig. can be put on ice. Thanks deBorah ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
RE: [Chat] BGE outage--6, not 30 hours
BGE states that the planned outage is 6 hours, not 30, and that new letters are being prepared telling affected customers that. I was unable to learn whether BGE has a temperature ceiling that would automatically cancel the outage, but I plan to call the PUC and ask if there is one. Sarah, for the record, although I told BGE about the couple next door, the rep did not inform me of any alternative plans for people like them. The letter I received also offered no information about any alternatives. I therefore deduce that BGE doesn't have any. And yes, in this case I would go to a motel if the temperatures were high. I don't know where you live, but I have no cross-breezes, and the upstairs rooms are quite simply stifling. I have an elderly cat and another that gets ill in heat waves, and I am not young. Rather than make us all ill, I would move out and am grateful that I have that alternative. I am also fed up with these "planned outages," which have become a regular event. For what I pay BGE, I expect decent service. - Original Message - From: Sarah Andrew Wilson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];The Charles Village Chat List Sent: 6/17/2005 10:31:39 AM Subject: RE: [Chat] BGE outage This is certainly a big inconvenience, but 30 hours is basically just a day. Most people should be able to handle a day without electricity (barring the rare medical condition that requires electrical equipment, but BGE has solutions, such as back-up generators, for those needs). Emily, do you really need to go stay in a motel? Our homes in CV are built for thorough cross ventilation, hence the transoms and multiple windows on either end of the house. The front porches are designed for breezes to cross through them. Air conditioning was non-existent when the houses were built, and people seemed to survive okay then. It would definitely be a hassle to not have my daily conveniences such as air conditioning, fans, and electric stove for 30 hours, but I think I'd manage through it. - Original Message -From: "Emily Chalmers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: "The Charles Village Chat List" Subject: RE: [Chat] BGE outageDate: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 10:05:26 -0400 Christine, I personally am enraged. The outage affects several streets--including St. Paul--south of 28th. I'm not sure if affects some areas of Harwood, as well. I wonder if anyone at BGE realizes how hot these rowhouses get. Here are some of the people who would be affected: Next door to me are an elderly disabled couple. The man can barely get down the stairs, and the wife has a heart condition. Across the street is a woman with 4 small children. Down the street is a group home that relies on an elevator to get residents in and out of the dwelling. The inconvenience to me is nothing compared to the danger a 30-hour outage poses to these folks. I have enough money to take my cats and go stay in a pet-friendly motel. However, I feel like suing BGE, but you can't sure people just for being jerks. If you are affected by the outage, please call both BGE and the Public Service Commission, which is responsible for overseeing public utilities. I talked with them about the last outage, which thankfully was cancelled because of rain and rescheduled for a later date. But it was only a few hours, and the weather was not hot then. NB, in my increasingly long life I have lived in many places around the world. Nowhere other than Baltimore have a ever heard of a "planned power outage," and never have I been asked to go for 30 hours without power except during an emergency when power was interrupted. What do other people think? - Original Message - From: crg To: The Charles Village Chat List Cc: Charles Village Discussion List Sent: 6/16/2005 6:54:02 PM Subject: RE: [Chat] BGE outage Dan, sorry, it?s next sat, June 25. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don HombergSent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 6:45 PMTo: The Charles Village Chat ListSubject: Re: [Chat] BGE outage Christine, Is there a Planned Outage Job Number on the card? I did not get one in the 3000 block of Calvert. Don - Original Message - From: crg To: 'Charles Village Discussion List' ; 'The Charles Village Chat List' Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 6:32 PM Subject: [Chat] BGE outage I assume everyone else got a notice from BGE about the 30-hour outage this weekend. Yes, that was 30 hours that we will not have power, from 1:00 a.m. Saturday on. Does this not seem like an unusually long time to go without power? That means no air-conditioning, laundry, refrigeration, computers, television, etc. etc. I?m curious as to whether anyone else is ruffled by this outage. Christine gray ___Chat mailing listChat@charlesvillage.infohttp://charlesvillage.info/mailman/
RE: [Chat] BGE outage
John-- I don't mean to be testy, but we are NOT a developing country. The comparison doesn't work. And what precisely do you propose my disabled neighbor do when the temperature in the upstairs of his rowhouse where he is currently confined rises above 90 degrees and he can't even plug in a fan? Go sit on the curb? We had a power outage in this grid about 3 months ago. At this point, I am interested to see a breakdown of BGE outages by grid and to find out when and how BGE determined where points requiring "major" servicing would be situated. I personally am NOT grateful for BGE. BGE and Verizon are the two best excuses for deregulation I have ever seen, and generally I am opposed to deregulation. I have managed to end all contact with Verizon, but thus far I have been unable to generate my own electricity. > [Original Message] > From: John Spurrier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 6/17/2005 10:19:36 AM > Subject: RE: [Chat] BGE outage > > I think we should all be thankful for what we have. And at least we have > notice. Like Steve said, the outage is probably to accommodate the new sewer > line that is to run across 27th Street or some other capital project. > > While I was traveling in Costa Rica in 1993 the town of Cahuita had a 5 hour > power outage one evening. The town had been wired for electricity just 10-15 > years earlier. While the kids were upset at the lack of music and cable > television, the elders sat on their porches reminiscing about the good old > days. > > >What do other people think? > > > John > > > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
RE: [Chat] BGE outage
Christine, I personally am enraged. The outage affects several streets--including St. Paul--south of 28th. I'm not sure if affects some areas of Harwood, as well. I wonder if anyone at BGE realizes how hot these rowhouses get. Here are some of the people who would be affected: Next door to me are an elderly disabled couple. The man can barely get down the stairs, and the wife has a heart condition. Across the street is a woman with 4 small children. Down the street is a group home that relies on an elevator to get residents in and out of the dwelling. The inconvenience to me is nothing compared to the danger a 30-hour outage poses to these folks. I have enough money to take my cats and go stay in a pet-friendly motel. However, I feel like suing BGE, but you can't sure people just for being jerks. If you are affected by the outage, please call both BGE and the Public Service Commission, which is responsible for overseeing public utilities. I talked with them about the last outage, which thankfully was cancelled because of rain and rescheduled for a later date. But it was only a few hours, and the weather was not hot then. NB, in my increasingly long life I have lived in many places around the world. Nowhere other than Baltimore have a ever heard of a "planned power outage," and never have I been asked to go for 30 hours without power except during an emergency when power was interrupted. What do other people think? - Original Message - From: crg To: The Charles Village Chat List Cc: Charles Village Discussion List Sent: 6/16/2005 6:54:02 PM Subject: RE: [Chat] BGE outage Dan, sorry, it?s next sat, June 25. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don HombergSent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 6:45 PMTo: The Charles Village Chat ListSubject: Re: [Chat] BGE outage Christine, Is there a Planned Outage Job Number on the card? I did not get one in the 3000 block of Calvert. Don - Original Message - From: crg To: 'Charles Village Discussion List' ; 'The Charles Village Chat List' Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 6:32 PM Subject: [Chat] BGE outage I assume everyone else got a notice from BGE about the 30-hour outage this weekend. Yes, that was 30 hours that we will not have power, from 1:00 a.m. Saturday on. Does this not seem like an unusually long time to go without power? That means no air-conditioning, laundry, refrigeration, computers, television, etc. etc. I?m curious as to whether anyone else is ruffled by this outage. Christine gray ___Chat mailing listChat@charlesvillage.infohttp://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] House cleaner
Jewel, 410-682-5416 $10 a room, excluding halls and stairs. She came with three people, was here for 1.5 hours, and certainly improved my house. I paid $80 for a 2-story row house, but I have an extra 1/2 bath. Normal charge would be $70. She says she's always looking for work but wants at least a week advance notice, no weekends--and she requires air conditioning after June 1 (room conditioners are fine). ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
[Chat] Cheap annuals at Safeway
Gardening mavens-- On Tuesday evening, Safeway had six-packs of annuals for $1.99. A great deal! There were some nice-looking vinca, impatiens, petunias, salvia, marigolds, and begonias. (Sadly, the white verbena had powdery mildew.) They were in two places: around the plant kiosk near the door and on a big table back by the photo counter. Emily ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
RE: [Chat] lilies deadly to cats
Christine-- the literature I've read emphasizes that lilies--at least some types, including day lilies--are poisonous to cats and that renal failure is one possible result of ingesting the toxins. It may be that some cats are more sensitive to the toxins than other cats are. For instance, some cats react to vaccines. Of my three cats, two are fine with leukemia vaccinations, and one--who ironically is much larger than the other two--nearly became comatose after the last one and won't have more of those shots, though he's OK with other vaccines. Then I have a friend whose cat can't have any vaccinations at all. So you never know. However, I have been reading about the problems workers in the ornamental flower industry in some countries are having with the massive amounts of pesticides used to produce attractive blooms. I believe Mexico was one of the countries mentioned. What I read startled me so much that I stopped buying ornamental flowers altogether, because my cats also chew on those, and I like to smell them. Thus I think it's hasty to blame the cat's death solely on the lilies. It seems to me that even if that particular cat was extremely sensitive to the toxins in those lilies, it could have ingested pesticide residue. Or a combination of both could have been responsible. I'm just theorizing, because I don't think one can be careful enough these days with chemicals and toxins and so on. Speaking of which, I just bought a new microsuede couch, and it has that awful smell that new synthetic carpeting often has. Does anyone know what kind of toxin my cats and I are breathing now? Will the smell go away? Thanks! Emily - Original Message - From: crg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];The Charles Village Chat List Sent: 5/13/2005 8:13:18 PM Subject: RE: [Chat] lilies deadly to cats Emily, youre rightit does seem like a violent reaction to pollen. Perhaps it was caused by pesticides? Christine From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Emily ChalmersSent: Friday, May 13, 2005 9:06 AMTo: The Charles Village Chat ListSubject: RE: [Chat] lilies deadly to cats I've known about the dangers of certain types of lilies to cats for some time but have never heard of anything like this. My back yard is full of all kinds of lilies, and my cats wander around in them all the time. Nothing like this has ever happened to one of my cats. What concerns me is something that is not mentioned in the article--the issue of pesticides and other sprays that are used with ornamental flowers. I have read about the problems with workers in other countries because of the gross overuse of pesticides. Despite the fact that certain varieties of lilies are known to have some toxicity, in this instance I am inclined to be suspicious not of the plant but of what might have been sprayed on it to enhance its appeal. Emily - Original Message - From: crg To: Charles Village Discussion List;The Charles Village Chat List Cc: tbr Sent: 5/12/2005 6:32:24 PM Subject: [Chat] lilies deadly to cats I just came across this story on a Scottish news website. Christine Gray Cat owners warned of lily's fatal touch JAMES REYNOLDS ENVIRONMENT CORRESPONDENT A NATIONWIDE warning has been issued to pet owners about the dangers of lilies after a bunch of flowers caused the horrific death of a family cat. The 13-year-old Siamese called Catalina died after brushing against the pollen-laden stamens of oriental stargazer lilies and then cleaning itself. Within minutes of licking the pollen from its fur, the cat began to vomit, and died just a few hours later, after going blind, suffering renal failure and becoming virtually paralysed. According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), the incidence of such cases is on the increase, and it is now lobbying florists selling lily varieties to put warning labels on the packaging to alert cat owners. A spokesman for the organisation said: "All lilies are poisonous to cats, with just one leaf eaten possibly leading to death. We will now be urging both manufacturers and producers to issue warnings on their goods so that consumers have an informed choice." The RSPCA is also hoping to work with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons poisons department to produce a factsheet on the issue. The cats owner, Josh Hartnett, from Folkstone, said Catalina had "suffered terribly", and said its death was "vile". "I cant believe something so simple as a flower can kill pets in such a terrible, terrible way, and there is absolutely no way of knowing about it," he said. "We have seen the flowers in many places, all with no warnings at all. In America I have discovered that there is immense coverage on this subject, warning of the dangers, but here there is nothing." The RSPCAs US counterpart, the ASPCA, identifies the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum), the tiger lily (Lilium tigrinum), the ru
RE: [Chat] lilies deadly to cats
I've known about the dangers of certain types of lilies to cats for some time but have never heard of anything like this. My back yard is full of all kinds of lilies, and my cats wander around in them all the time. Nothing like this has ever happened to one of my cats. What concerns me is something that is not mentioned in the article--the issue of pesticides and other sprays that are used with ornamental flowers. I have read about the problems with workers in other countries because of the gross overuse of pesticides. Despite the fact that certain varieties of lilies are known to have some toxicity, in this instance I am inclined to be suspicious not of the plant but of what might have been sprayed on it to enhance its appeal. Emily - Original Message - From: crg To: Charles Village Discussion List;The Charles Village Chat List Cc: tbr Sent: 5/12/2005 6:32:24 PM Subject: [Chat] lilies deadly to cats I just came across this story on a Scottish news website. Christine Gray Cat owners warned of lily's fatal touch JAMES REYNOLDS ENVIRONMENT CORRESPONDENT A NATIONWIDE warning has been issued to pet owners about the dangers of lilies after a bunch of flowers caused the horrific death of a family cat. The 13-year-old Siamese called Catalina died after brushing against the pollen-laden stamens of oriental stargazer lilies and then cleaning itself. Within minutes of licking the pollen from its fur, the cat began to vomit, and died just a few hours later, after going blind, suffering renal failure and becoming virtually paralysed. According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), the incidence of such cases is on the increase, and it is now lobbying florists selling lily varieties to put warning labels on the packaging to alert cat owners. A spokesman for the organisation said: "All lilies are poisonous to cats, with just one leaf eaten possibly leading to death. We will now be urging both manufacturers and producers to issue warnings on their goods so that consumers have an informed choice." The RSPCA is also hoping to work with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons poisons department to produce a factsheet on the issue. The cats owner, Josh Hartnett, from Folkstone, said Catalina had "suffered terribly", and said its death was "vile". "I cant believe something so simple as a flower can kill pets in such a terrible, terrible way, and there is absolutely no way of knowing about it," he said. "We have seen the flowers in many places, all with no warnings at all. In America I have discovered that there is immense coverage on this subject, warning of the dangers, but here there is nothing." The RSPCAs US counterpart, the ASPCA, identifies the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum), the tiger lily (Lilium tigrinum), the rubrum lily (Lilium speciosum), the Japanese show lily (Lilium lancifolium), and some species of the day lily (Hemerocallis) as those most likely to cause kidney failure in felines. But although the plant is potentially deadly to cats, it is not thought to affect other pet species. Alex Campbell, a toxicologist and managing director of the National Veterinary Poisons Information Service, said: "No-one really knows what the toxic mechanism of lilies is, but it is something in the plant that causes the tubular cells in the kidneys to die. "It appears that it is just cats that are susceptible. They have a slightly odd metabolism compared to other animals - lacking certain enzymes - and this seems to make them especially vulnerable." He added: "It may be useful to introduce a label warning of the effect these flowers can have on cats, but it is important not to become alarmist and to use common sense." ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
RE: [Chat] Waverly Giant vs Safeway (25ht and Charles)
Brad-- The Safeway has always been overcrowded and understaffed, but I don't think your experience last night was representative. I was at the Home Depot in Towson, and it was a madhouse--I was grateful not to need to visit a grocery store. And the last time I was at the Safeway, I was worried about the lack of customers. I was in and out in record time. I am loyal to that Safeway, because it opened here long before the Giant--responding to the rising property values--came in and tore down all those houses to build a suburban-style eyesore. I've lived in other inner-city areas, and Safeway often seems to me the only pretty decent grocery willing to open stores in those areas. And of course I am a crank about that Giant--it simply wasn't necessary to insist on a parking lot that size. I believe the store should have gone with an urban model, smaller and with the parking lot on top. That said, I also don't have the time to spend wandering a warehouse-size store looking for things I need. and I don't see that it has anything the Safeway doesn't. However, my primary consideration is just the fact that the Safeway was here when the houses in Chuck Village were selling for $75K years ago, and the Giant didn't show up until they started selling for more than $200K. I want the Safeway to stay in business, and it has tried hard to bring in more healthful and upscale items (soy milk and Starbucks coffee, i.e.). What has the Giant done for me except expect that I'll be entranced by its size? Sorry--I'll take the sometimes overcrowded Safeway any time. I hope other people will stick with the Safeway too. Losing it would be a real blow. Emily Chalmers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. > [Original Message] > From: Brad Schlegel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: CVDiscussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; CVChat > Cc: > Date: 1/22/2005 1:19:38 PM > Subject: [Chat] Waverly Giant vs Safeway (25ht and Charles) > > Last night, around 7pm, Susan and I had the worst grocery shopping > experience of our lives. We stopped at the Charles Street Safeway with the > intent of buying some fat-free half and half (Lucerne Brand is cheaper than > Land of Lakes), plus a few other items (ended up with less than 10). When > it came time to check out we discovered there were over 100 people in line > and only 4 open registers - none express. I observed at least five cash > register clerks packing up and when I asked why they were leaving when the > store was so packed they said. "We already put in over 8 hours and we must > leave." I then looked for the manager, only to find out he had already left > for the day. His back-up was just another cash register clerk with little > interest in acting managerial. > > After about 15 minutes of waiting, more lines opened, but the method of > filling them was helter-skelter and I actually had a man behind me demand to > move ahead of us in the line, simply because "nobody was going to tell him > what to do".. Despite my effort to have him act civilly and wait his turn, > he pushed ahead. The one security guard refused to get involved and the > "acting" manager - Marquesha, was busy checking people out. After about 45 > minutes, Susan and I got out of the store. Oh, there was only one deli > clerk on duty, too. > > If Safeway hope to compete with Giant, they better plan to react to > inclement weather with a bit more clerks and organization. Did anyone shop > at the Giant yesterday, who could describe their experience? As it stands, > now, Susan and I will NOT return to Safeway - even if their price for half > and half is better. > > Sincerely, > > W. Brad Schlegel > 1552 Oakridge Road > Baltimore, MD 21218-2228 > > 410-467-1933 - H > 410-962-9506 - W and Voice Mail > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - Original Message - > From: "Jonathan Wetmiller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Charles Village Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:51 PM > Subject: Re: [Discussion] Giant > > > > Even though Giant is a little closer to me, I still > > prefer to shop at Safeway out of loyalty and the fact > > that I know where everything is, plus the lines seem > > to have gotten shorter Giant opened. However, I've > > heard a lot of positives about Giant and no negatives > > outside of this forum. I don't live next door, > > though. I am sorry to hear about the Victorians being > > allowed to deteriorate but I think most of the > > properties that were initially torn down were in > > pretty sad shape. > > > > > > >> > >> -- Brennen Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
RE: [Chat] 12 degrees F out back
I have a huge hideous black Tappan microwave (2 feet long, 16 inches wide, 15 inches high--big enough to cook a goose) for sale very cheaply. It's not new--it was here when I moved in in 1998--but it is in good condition and does the job well. Free to a nonprofit. E-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call me at 410-366-4094. Emily Chalmers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. > [Original Message] > From: Emil Volcheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Cc: > Date: 1/18/2005 1:45:33 AM > Subject: [Chat] 12 degrees F out back > > I just took the trash out, and our thermometer is > reading 12 degrees F ! That's cold! > > But that's still about 310 degrees warmer than the > surface temperature on Titan where Huygens landed > Saturday, so it's balmy here! > > http://www.planetary.org/saturn/ > > --Emil > > > -- > Emil Volcheck > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://acm.org/~volcheck > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
RE: [Chat] Firebombing at Edna McAbier's house
In the interest of security, it would be best not to theorize on any of the chat lists about whose house was firebombed. We can refer to the victim as "our neighbor," which is certainly what the victim is--the house is all of two blocks from mine. Emily Chalmers [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. > [Original Message] > From: Emil Volcheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Cc: > Date: 1/17/2005 12:05:28 PM > Subject: [Chat] Firebombing at Edna McAbier's house > > Steve Gewirtz found this article on the Sun's website. People are > pretty sure that this is Edna McAbier, president of the Harwood > Community Association. At the last CVCBD Board meeting, she was > talking about the drug dealing on her block. > > This is a bit scary. I hope they got the right guys. > > --Emil > > > Four held in attack on home of activist > > Harwood resident unhurt in firebombing; Woman was helping city police > > By Richard Irwin > Sun Staff > > Originally published January 17, 2005 > > Four young men were in custody yesterday and may face federal charges > in the firebombing this weekend of the North Baltimore home of a woman > described by Baltimore police as an outspoken community activist, city > police said. > > The firebombing was described by police spokesman Matt Jablow as > retaliation for the woman helping authorities by providing information > about drug trafficking in her Harwood neighborhood, just east of > Charles Village. > > About 1:30 a.m. Saturday, four Molotov cocktails - glass bottles > filled with a flammable fluid and fitted with a wick - were thrown > against the outside wall of the woman's East Lorraine Avenue home, > said Sgt. John Wallace of the city police arson squad. > > Two of the devices ignited, setting fires that caused minor damage to > the home's exterior, he said. > > Wallace said the woman was in bed at the time, and went to her window > when she saw flames rising from the front of her home and called 911 > to alert the Fire Department. > > Jablow declined to identify the 59-year-old woman, who was not > injured. He said that she has been relocated out of concern for her > safety and that her home was put under a protective 24- hour watch by > city police. > > Wallace said city arson detectives and agents of the federal Bureau of > Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested four suspects at > various locations. > > Arrested Saturday night were Jackie Brewington, 18, of the 4100 block > of Marx Ave. in Northeast Baltimore and Antonino Newsome, 18, of the > 300 block of E. Lorraine Ave. Two other suspects, Andre Wilkins, 31, > of Randallstown and Richard M. Royal, 20, of the 600 block of Wyanoke > Ave., were arrested last night at their homes, said Detective Aaron > Perkins. > > "We worked round the clock on this one," Perkins said. > > All four suspects have been charged with attempted arson and > possession of destructive devices, and were being held at Central > Booking and Intake Center, police said. > > "The case of firebombing the woman's home will be presented to the > U.S. attorney's office on Tuesday for prosecution, and more arrests > are expected," Jablow said. > > "Crimes like this strike at the very heart of the criminal justice > system," he said. "We cannot and will not tolerate it. With a crime > such as this, they deserve to be punished to the fullest extent of the > law." > > An East Baltimore firebombing in October 2002 that left a couple and > five of their children dead - retaliation against the mother for > complaining to police about neighborhood drug trafficking - was > prosecuted in federal court, where a small-time dealer pleaded guilty > and received a life sentence. > > -- > Emil Volcheck > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://acm.org/~volcheck > > ___ > Chat mailing list > Chat@charlesvillage.info > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info
