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Hear the AFRO on The Daily AFRO Staff Writer rate, which is much lower than the
Drum, Wednesday at 7 p.m. DOC’s overall inmate return rate of 66
There aren’t many positive things percent.
coming out of the Prince George’s
Department of Corrections (DOC).
The 1,200 hour program is set up
in two areas, classroom study and
Author, Manning Marable, Scholar and Activist,
But its barber school, which is helping
to reduce recidivism, is proving to be
practicum. Students normally only
complete 850 of the needed hours
Dies before Publication
an exception. while incarcerated. The rest is done By AFRO Staff book, Malcolm X: A Life of
“We don’t blow our own horn under the watchful eye of a master Reinvention.
enough,” said Mary Lou McDonough, barber outside of the facility. Myths about Malcolm X—his Marable will not experience
director of DOC. “This is one of those Students in the program say they life, his beliefs and especially his what could be the highpoint of his
programs where you can count on the can see how the class is working death—continue to abound decades career, however. On April 1, just
results.” already. Robert Davis, incarcerated after his assassination at the age days before his book’s launch on
The program is directed by Phil on handgun possession, says you can 39. Longtime Malcolm X scholar April 4, the scholar, writer, lecturer,
Mazza, former president of the see how different the behavior is of Manning Marable attempts to and civil rights activist who founded
National Association of Barber Boards the men in the class versus that of the deconstruct the Black icon’s life and the Institute for Research in African
of America (NABBA). Mazza, in other inmates. offers “explosive” new revelations American Studies at Columbia
charge since the program’s inception “There’s definitely a difference,” into Malcolm’s death in his new Continued on A4
in 1993, has seen it grow into DOC’s he said. “This class gives us
most successful something to work for. When you
vocational have something to do, you tend not to Respected historian
program. want to get in trouble.” and author Manning
Mazza Davis’ words prove prophetic Marable died three
says it’s the in the clinical area. The days before the
most successful atmosphere in which the publication of his
program because barbers train is different from autobiography of
it’s the only one the rest of the facility. Soft Malcolm X.
that has 100 percent music plays while the barbers
job placement. The practice, making the facility
program partners a lot less rowdy than your typical
with 53 shops in barbershop. That was done by design
Prince George’s to keep the students in the program
and Charles counties on good behavior, Mazza said. In 18
to provide homes years Mazza, not a corrections officer
for all of its by background, says he’s never had
graduates. In any security breaches.
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By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi- posted fliers bearing his photo-
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed graph around the city. On
Barber Program
ACORN, said in an interview victim of fraud, not the perpetra- forms. of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
with the AFRO. tor of it. Announcer: Massive voter Southside apartment several
“When this attack started, we Hurd said the only things fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders.
bogus are the charges them-
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had just announced that we had
selves. And factcheck. org
paid more than $800,000 to an Balfour’s mother, Michele, has
ACORN front for get out the vote told reporters that her son had
registered 1.3 million new vot-
ers,”Stephan
she said.Simmons,
“That’s justchief be incarcerated for at least
to say agrees. efforts. nothing to do with the slayings.
of
thatprogram
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concluded, to have enough
“Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky Balfour remains a suspect in Jason Hudson
facility,
because of said inmatessuccess.”
ACORN’s in the time to complete
ACORN the 1,200
nor its employees have loans. Nationwide voter fraud.
program
McCain, arewhodifferent
is runningoutside
for hour found
been course. Inmates
guilty of, or have
even Barack Obama. Bad judgment.
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president on thearea too. tick- charged
Republican to request placement
with, in the
casting fraudulent Blind ambition. Too risky for
He says its
et, lashed outlike “night and
at ACORN in the program, but they may not
votes.” America.
day” once the
final debate inmates
against Barack leave The problem came about pri-
Obama,
on the
contending
verge of maybe
the
training, but he still marvels group
perpetrat-
“is
“Why do these
marily because of the way
ACORN operates. Rather than
Since McCain’s comments,
ACORN’s 87 offices have been
SQUARE HIGH
at the program’s success. His
ing one of the greatest frauds in
only issue is why the young
voter history in this country,
young men have to
rely on volunteers, it pays peo-
ple, many of them poor or unem-
bombarded with threats and
racist mail.
men have to be incarcerated
maybe
to
destroying the fabric of
take advantage of such a
be incarcerated to
ployed, to sign up new voters. The day after the presidential
democracy.” The idea was to help both those debate, vandals broke into the
program. receive something
Factcheck.org, a non-partisan being registered and those doing organization’s Boston and Seattle
Web“Why do thesethoseyoung
claimsmen
have
site, found
be “exaggerated,” with “notoevi-
to be incarcerated
to
like this?”
the registration.
Maud explained, “We have a
offices and stole computers.
After a Cleveland representative BREAD NOT ON THE LIST
receive
dence ofsomething like this?”
any such democracy- zero tolerance policy for deliber- appeared on TV, an e-mail was
he asked. “Why
destroying fraud.”not open
– Stephan Simmons
ate falsification of registration.” sent to the local office saying she
it up in high
Hurd schools?
believes We
the McCain haveMostanynews
openaccount
cases neglect
or priorto “is going to have her life ended.”
know
chargeseveryone isn’t going
were politically motivat-to charges
point out that are of violent
that ACORN is A worker in Providence, R.I.,
college
ed. so why not give them nature. Those
required by lawwho to turnmay have
in all reg- received a threatening call say- LEFT RIGHT
something
She said,they can do
“Because it’stolow- a violentforms.
istration charge And maytheyask
alsoforfail ing, “We know you get off work
and moderate-income
keep them out of here?” people, to note that
special it was the organiza-
consideration, but at 9” and uttered racial epithets.
andTo people of color, I
be enrolled into the believe the tion, in many instances,that
there is no guarantee that it
first A caller to one office left a
McCain campaign thinks those brought the phony registrations message on the answering
program, inmates have to will be successful.
voters are going to vote to the attention of authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just
Democratic, which is not neces- The McCain camp apparently calling to let you know that
sarily true.” isn’t interested in those fine Barack Obama needs to get
ACORN is no stranger to points, preferring to air mislead- hung. He’s a (expletive deleted)
controversy. ing ads that seek to link Obama nigger, and he’s a piece of
For 38 years, the non-partisan to ACORN, thereby undercutting (expletive deleted). You guys are
organization has fought for social his political support. fraudulent, and you need to go to
and economic justice for low- McCain: I’m John McCain hell. All the niggers on oak trees.
and moderate-income and I approve this message. They’re gonna get all hung hon-
1 BANANA
Americans. With 400,000 mem- Announcer: Who is Barack eys, they’re going to get assassi-
ber families organized into more Obama? A man with “a political nated, they’re gonna get killed.”
than 1,200 neighborhood chap- baptism performed at warp Another message said, “You
ters in 110 cities nationwide, speed.” Vast ambition. After col- liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive
ACORN has over the years seen lege, he moved to Chicago. deleted). Welfare bums. You
its share of criticism while advo- Became a community organizer. guys just (expletive deleted)
cating for affordable housing, There, Obama met Madeleine come to our country, consume
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‘We Are One’ in the Legacy of Dr. King (TriceEdneyWire.com) human rights and human dignity of working men and women
Barbara Arnwine - As the nation marks the for which Dr. King gave his life on this day 43 years ago.
43rd anniversary of Rev. Dr. We showed politicians and their allies that “We Are One” in
Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, which occurred as a the fight to protect the rights of working families and we will
result of his intervention and support of the Memphis Sanitation not be silenced. Nationwide, civil and human rights activists,
Workers Strike, it is important for the American public to union members and supporters, African Americans, Latinos,
remember the historic and continuing role of protecting and Asians, immigrants, religious supporters, students, women’s
maintaining workers’ rights as part of civil rights progress. We groups, and many others will contact their elected officials and
all can continue learning from Dr. King’s leadership and hold community vigils, teach-ins, public rallies and workplace
teachings. As he stated on March 18, 1968, in the midst of a gatherings to demonstrate that workers’ rights are human rights
strike of 1,200 Black sanitation workers, “all labor has dignity.” that affect everyone, and that we will not let these rights be
In contrast to Dr. King’s ideals, recent efforts by Wisconsin destroyed.
Gov. Scott Walker and governors in other states to eliminate the While we appreciate the need to address the critical
gains obtained by public sector workers will have devastating shortfalls in state budgets, let us give serious consideration to
consequences for racial minorities and civil rights progress. At the civil rights implications of current actions in Wisconsin and
the core of the civil and human rights movement is economic other states. The fight for workers’ rights is part of the larger
progress of racial minorities is educational equity. Hence, the
equality which is based upon civil rights enforcement and struggle to achieve racial and gender equity in the workforce.
proposed cuts in Wisconsin and other states, especially those
strong protections for working Americans. These principles should not be summarily dismissed as
to teachers, who are a part of public sector labor unions, would
Indeed, the impact upon state and local government job simply a consequence of budget shortfalls. In fact, a failure to
cuts would be particularly devastating to minorities, including adequately address these disparities undoubtedly will contribute exacerbate the already formidable fight for equal educational
women, as they account for a substantial segment of unionized to the continued shrinkage of the middle class. For African opportunities for all children. Our least appreciated leaders,
public employment. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows Americans, the numbers are particularly striking. According to teachers and others serving in the public sector should not
that 14.5 percent of all public sector workers in the nation shoulder the sole blame, nor
the majority of the burden of
are Black, and a total of 1.9 million African Americans are
members of labor unions, with African-American men and
“In these times of fiscal difficulties, all Americans should follow the economic crisis much of
women making up 14.8 percent and 12.2 percent of labor Dr. King’s example in prioritizing and supporting the critical this country faces. This is about
ensuring that our children are
unions, respectively.
Black men and women union members have significantly rights of all workers to demand a fair and equitable work- taught by the best teachers, that
our safety is in the hands of the
higher incomes than non-union workers, which is greatly
attributed to union protections provided through collective
place.” best workers and that we are
selecting from a well-qualified
bargaining. Access to union membership is an effective the Economic Policy Institute’s “State of Working in America” pool of candidates to serve in the public sector.
way to address measures to improve economic security for report, 45 percent of those African Americans born into the In these times of fiscal difficulties, all Americans should
minority workers and collective bargaining reduces the chance middle class, were living in the bottom income level as adults. follow Dr. King’s example in prioritizing and supporting the
of persistent poverty facing many in the African-American We should not forget that the existence of a strong middle critical rights of all workers to demand a fair and equitable
community. class has helped spawn economic growth in this country and is workplace.
On April 4, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under important in the continued struggle for civil rights.
Law stood with leaders across the country to protect the same Furthermore, one of the most significant barriers to the Barbara Arnwine is executive director of the Lawyers’
Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law.
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By Stephen D. Riley a child’s birth and the collection of the placenta, For Your Autistic Child, a full-time schedule and
AFRO Staff Writer early stages of a child’s breast milk and the baby’s which releases later this treat a child with autism
development. “It’s a very urine and meconium after month. “Statistics show can be especially trying for
The researchers for comprehensive effort looking birth. that African-American parents. Despite the task,
the Early Autism Risk at genetics, environmental Since recording its first children are diagnosed two Martin, also the mother of an
Longitudinal Investigation exposures [and bringing mother in 2009, EARLI has to four years later than their autistic child, believes such
(EARLI) team aren’t trying in] clinical experts who are worked with 20 families, White counterparts. Once difficulties can be overcome.
to pry into people’s personal leaders in early diagnosis who are either currently diagnosed, intervention “This is not a journey you
lives; they’re merely trying and detection,” says pregnant or have had a services start later and are want to take alone and the
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speaker and author of
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Reader’s Corner
Eating Well To Stay Well of all kinds, ranging from the rich to the
By Blake Bryson and Courtney A. poor, and he gives them all the same advice (Special to the AFRO/Kuroji Ntu)
Bonaparte on how bed bugs can be prevented after he Patrons packed Liv nightclub to see next generation grios perform to compete for
Special to the AFRO There are many treats their homes. In The Bed Bug Survival $2,000 at Graffiti DC’s first-ever poetry competition.
advertising gimmicks, heard daily on Guide, Eisenberg shares tips and advice for
TV and radio, stating how quickly their keeping those troublesome creatures out of
One of the few older patrons, who was competition with poems focused on a
“miracle” products can help one lose weight. your life, including how to: Prevent them
from being in the home, what not to pack persuaded by her son who lives in Virginia confused, sick dad who was deployed to Iraq
But instead of focusing on losing weight, to come, admitted that she thought there was and finally came back. Jinanhie saturated her
Americans should learn which foods are when taking a trip so they don’t travel back,
how to treat an infested an area, and hiring going to be older people in attendance. poem with different voices, swinging arms
healthiest, according to Eating Well To Stay
Well author J. McNair-Gaffney. the right exterminator. “I haven’t been to one in a long time. I and distinct messages about Post Traumatic
The pocket-sized book teaches those Final word: A helpful guide to a pesky think it’s catered to the younger people,” said Stress Disorder.
seeking a healthier lifestyle which foods problem. Marilyn Corpening, a native of Washington “My poems are actually inspired by
to consume and how to exercise properly. State. But as the show progressed, Corpening people,” the University of Maryland student
McNair-Gaffney, a practicing nurse in began making a connection to the performers. said. “I’ve been doing poetry for three years.”
cardiology, has conducted multiple health Dutch III “Now that was good,” she said. “I can relate Benny Blaq said he was pleased with the
fairs and workshops to help people become By Teri Woods to that.” turnout for the event. “The kids worked hard
more health conscious through better diet “It’s the night before During the slam, poets going by stage to get all these people in this building,” he
and exercise. Eating Well To Stay Well helps the ruling in Dutch’s trial names such as 13 of Nazareth, Joseph LMS said.
reader’s translate difficult-to-read food labels for what the media has Green, ItsRealLight, Gray the Poet, Epidemic, Other members of Graffiti DC had big
and provides a weekly menu. deemed ‘the Month of Kane Mayfield, Megan Rickman and Jinahie, plans for the group’s future, and looked to
Final word: Pocket-sized nutritional Murder.’ Roc and Angel
spouted lines that, at times, grew gasps from spread poetry slams outside the District.
guide that packs a powerful punch. are locked up and Craze
the audience: “Daddy knew the art of war all “We want to bring that energy we have
is now the commander in
charge. Dutch is in custody too well,” “Same steps different legs,” “I’d everywhere,” Law said. “We want haiku
. . . but after a courtroom die before I rhyme like Gucci,” “You were my slams, youth slam, we would like to travel.
Beating Heart
shootout, Dutch is nowhere to be found.” – continent and I was your Columbus.” We would like it to be around forever.”
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There have been quite Excerpt from Dutch III “I’m never writing again,” one girl shouted
a few tales of how living After much anticipation, New York Times in praise of one of the poets. The group is on twitter at @GraffitiDC.
within Washington, D.C., bestselling author Teri Wood’s delivers the The 19-year-old Jinahie won the
final installment of Dutch III: International
can be like living in two Gangster.
different worlds. The lofty Woods’ writing career began with her
government offices and selling books from the trunk of her car and
luxury condominiums has since catapulted into success with urban
are a stark contrast to tales that uncover the gripping underbelly
the nearby communities, of the inner city. Woods has been described
which are stricken with joblessness and as a pioneer of street literature and began
poverty. the Dutch series in 2003. The series follows
In her novel, Beating Heart, Anna El- James Bernard Jr., a.k.a. Dutch, who has
Eini crosses over into parts of the District become the most dangerous criminal in New
Jersey. This trilogy chronicles Dutch’s rise to
often forgotten about. The fictional work ruler of the streets and his colossal fall.
follows a young community organizer Final Word: Realistic, raw and risky.
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Faith Pulse
Woman of Faith Celebrates 100th Birthday
On April 23, Fannie M. Goldston, a member of Tenth Street Baptist Church since 1946,
will celebrate her 100th birthday at the Navy Yard Conference Center, in Washington, D.C.,
surrounded by family, friends and church family.
Born April 20, 1911, in Liberty, N.C., Goldston, in 1945, moved to D.C., where she
enrolled in Madame CJ Walker Beauty College and won several awards for outstanding
hairstyles. She and her sister-in-law co-owned Gales and Goldston Beauty Salon for many
years. She retired in 1981 from the salon, located at 2300 Rhode Island Ave. N.E. She still
has one customer, her daughter Elrtia James.
Goldston joined Tenth Street Baptist under the leadership of Rev. Dr. J L Henry. She is
actively involved in her church, where she serves as church mother and a faithful member of
Adult Sunday School Class No. 1. She has also participated in the Outreach Ministry service
at the Washington Home on Upton Street, N.W. every third Sunday for more than 30 years.
Courtesy Photo Goldston’s favorite scripture is Psalms 91:1 and her favorite song is “I Will Not
Fannie Goldston turns 100 Complain.” Her secret for longevity is attributed to her daily study of the scriptures and
on April 20. prayer. Her motto is, “treat others how they would like to be treated.”.
Become
has also made numerous
guest TV appearances as
an actress, most notably
for playing the role of Lisa
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to such appointment
shall be filed with the
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April 1, 2011 changing Larry New- Personal Cumming, GA REQUEST FOR BIDS
Names of Newspapers: ell, Junior name to Representative 30028-3696 INVITATION NO. 110060
and CONSTITUTION AVENUE STORM SEWER CLEANING
Lonesome Hearts - Pen
Washington Jahi Ethan Laurence 410-269-0999
Law Reporter Bashir and having TRUE TEST COPY GreenPoint Mortgage
Washington
AFRO-AMERICAN
applied to the court
for an Order of Pub-
REGISTER OF WILLS
4/8, 4/15, 4/22
Funding, Inc.
100 Wood Hollow Drive
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is soliciting bids for Invitation
No. 110060: Constitution Avenue Storm Sewer Cleaning. Pals
lication of the notice Novato, CA 94945
Raymond M. Hertz, Esq
7307 A Hanover Park- required by law in Superior Court of and The following listing enumerates the major items of work included in this contract: To have a notice published in the
such cases; it is by the District of Suellen Wohlfarth
way, Greenbelt, MD
20770 the Court this 25 day District of Columbia Green
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Cleaning and disposal of sediment/debris from approximately 4,600 linear feet Strictly Personal Section, write the
PROBATE DIVISION Point Mortgage of 53∫toto108”
108∫diameter
diameter andand rectangular sections storm sewers.
of March 2011.
message you want printed in the space
301-982-7600 of 53” rectangular sections storm sewers.
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Blvd.
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Combined CCTV/Sonar inspection of approximately 4,600 linear feet of storm
Petitioners/Attorney
4/1, 4/8, 4/15
persons concerned
show cause, if any
20001-2131
Administration No. Charlotte, NC 28217 sewer. below. Enclose ten dollars ($10.00),
Superior Court of
there be, on or be-
fore the 29 day of
2011ADM269
Julian S. Robinson
and
Salta Group, Inc. The project requires completion within 180 consecutive calendar days. check or money order for 25 words.
the District of
District of Columbia
April 2011, why the
prayers of said com-
Decedent
W.Alton Lewis
c/o CT Corporation
System This project is estimated to cost between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. NO CASH PLEASE. Additional
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
plaint should not be
granted; provided
1450 Mercantile Lane
Suite 155
1015 15TH Street NW,
Suite 1000
The date for receipt of bids is May 4, 2011. words will cost 50 cents each.
20001-2131 that a copy of this Largo, Maryland Washington, DC 20005 Bid for this project will be procured in the open market with preference given for
Administration No. order be published 20774 and the utilization of certified local and local small business enterprises.
2010ADM174 once a week for Attorney Maximum Developers
Lora C. Paige three consecutive NOTICE OF Investments, L.L.C. The Davis-Bacon wage determinations shall apply.
Decedent weeks before said APPOINTMENT, c/o Rose Reeder
DeAnna L. Jackson day in the Afro- NOTICE TO 631 Atlantic Street DC Water Owner Controlled Insurance Program will provide insurance.
Attorney American. CREDITORS SE Washington, D.C.
NOTICE OF 0
that pursuant to AND NOTICE TO 20032 Bid documents are available at the Department of Procurement, 5000 Overlook
APPOINTMENT, SCR-205(b) notice UNKNOWN HEIRS and Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20032. Sets of Bidding Documents can be To answer a Lonesome Heart notice,
NOTICE TO be sent to the ap- Shahida S. Robinson, Estate of Jane T. Norris procured for a non-refundable $50 purchase price each, payable to DC Water.
CREDITORS plicant's creditors by whose address is 6572 Serve: Payment must be in the form of a money order, certified check or a company enclose a check or money order for
AND NOTICE TO registered or cer- West 51st Street, Mis- Ray M. Norris, check. Documents can be shipped to Bidders providing a Federal Express
UNKNOWN HEIRS tified mail and that sion, KS 66202 was ap- Personal Representative account number. $2.00 for each letter you wish to have
DeAnna L. Jackson, proof of service of pointed personal repre- 14929 Chelsea Circle
whose address is 4217 mailing be made in sentative of the estate of Mount Airy, MD 21771- The DC Water Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is a secured forwarded. NO CASH PLEASE. Be
Foote Street NE, the manner provided Julian H. Robinson, who 8423 facility. Persons intending to pick-up Bidding Documents are to contact the
Washington DC 20019, in SCR Probate Rule died on January 14, and Department of Procurement at 202-787-2020 for access authorization. sure to include the fox number of the
Patricia Sweeney
was appointed personal
representative of the
19(b).
JUDGE
2011 with a will, and will
serve without Court su- 21772 Watson Road For procurement information contact Mr. Carlo Enciso; email carlo.enciso@ person you wish to contact.
Leesburg, VA 20175 dcwater.com, (voice 202-787-2029).
estate of Lora C. Paige, A TRUE COPY pervision. All unknown
who died on April 16, TEST: heirs and heirs whose and
For technical information contact: DETS-Construction.Bid.Inquiry@dcwater.com
All letters, queries and notices
2006 with a will, and will 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 whereabouts are un- The District of Columbia
serve without Court su- known shall enter their Serve:
View DC Water website at www.dcwater.com for current and up coming
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose Superior Court of
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
Attorney General of the
District of Columbia solicitations. should be sent to:
the District of Attn: Darlene Fields DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their District of Columbia
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de- 441 4TH Street NW REQUEST FOR BIDS STRICTLY PERSONAL
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
cedent¬s will) shall
cedent’s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
be Washington, DC
20001
INVITATION NO. 110030
CROSS-TOWN TUNNEL WATER MAIN REHABILITATION 2519 N. Charles Street
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
20001-2131
Administration No.
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
and
All unknown owners of The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority is soliciting bids for Invitation Baltimore, MD 21218
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
the Property described No. 110030: Cross-Town Tunnel Water Main Rehabilitation.
cedent¬s will) shall
cedent’s will) shall bebe 2011ADM000189
Herbert Brown, Jr.
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . below, their heirs, devi- NO PHONE CALLS
filed with the Register of 20001, on or before sees, personal repre- The following listing enumerates the major items of work included in this contract:
Wills, D.C., 515 5th Decedent
Thomas L. Campbell
October 8, 2011. Claims sentatives, and execu- PLEASE!
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor against the decedent Re-excavate the original tunnel construction shaft which was approximately 120
tors, administrators, (mail-ins only)
0
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 3807 Minnesota Ave shall be presented to the
NE, Washington DC grantees, assigns or foot deep, was 26 feet in diameter and backfilled with concrete.
20001, on or before undersigned with a copy Install 725 lf of steel lining and grout backfill inside an existing seven foot
October 1, 2011. Claims 20019 successors in right, title, 0
to the Register of Wills interest, and any and all diameter tunnel.
against the decedent Attorney or filed with the Register persons having or
0
Reinstall a six foot inside diameter access shaft.
shall be presented to the NOTICE OF of Wills with a copy to Replace existing valve with new DC Water-supplied 72-inch gate valve.
claiming to have any
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