PRESIDENT`S LETTER - Beaverdale Neighborhood Association

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Summer Issue Vol. 10, Issue 3
BNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT: SEAN BAGNIEWSKI
[email protected]
TREASURER: CECE IBSON
[email protected]
SECRETARY: ERIK RENO
[email protected]
EUGENE BUCKMILLER
[email protected]
MIKE MCCARTHY
[email protected]
WILL MORRIS
[email protected]
MARLYN FREESE
[email protected]
SAM RENO
[email protected]
PHIL JAMES
[email protected]
KIRSTEN BOSCH
[email protected]
DEBRA PRENTICE
[email protected]
BNA BOARD MEETINGS
BNA BOARD MEETINGS ARE NORMALLY
HELD THE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE
MONTH AT 7 P.M. UPCOMING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD ON AUG 18, SEP. 3, OCT. 1,
AND NOV 5, AT CALVIN COMMUNITY.
PLEASE REFER TO WWW.BEAVERDALE.ORG
FOR MORE INFORMATION. BOARD MINUTES
ARE PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE UPON
BOARD APPROVAL.
BNA MISSION
THE BEAVERDALE NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION IS NEIGHBORS WORKING
TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE
OF THE BEAVERDALE AREA BY BRINGING
ABOUT CIVIC BETTERMENT AND SOCIAL
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COMMON GOOD
AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY.
THE BNA IS A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT,
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. YOUR
MEMBERSHIP MAY BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND
COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A MATCHING GIFT
FROM YOUR EMPLOYER.
The Official Magazine of the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association
2015
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Hi Neighbors,
Well, it’s officially the busy season in Beaverdale,
although it always feels like the busy season in
Beaverdale. In addition to all of the summer
events, we’ve been busy getting orders together for
new Beaverdale merchandise and getting funding
together for a new Beaverdale website – both of
which we’ve heard are long overdue.
Let’s start with the events. Beaverdale was asked
to organize the MEGA SCRUB neighborhood
clean-up day for Northwest Des Moines. Volunteers
showed up before 7:00 on a Saturday morning and
we didn’t leave until well after 1:00 that afternoon.
We haven’t heard about the final tonnage yet, but
the hundreds of cars full of junk and the empty
dumpsters showing up 20 minutes before the event
was scheduled to finish mean it was likely the biggest
SCRUB Beaverdale has ever hosted. Much of the
credit goes to our own Sam Reno, who you may
have seen buzzing around on the golf cart keeping
the event running more smoothly than ever before.
A big thank you is also in order to Nancy Dunbar
and the rest of the Beautification Committee for
organizing another amazing Beaverdale Garden
Walk. The event was well-attended throughout the
day and raised hundreds of dollars for the plantings
we all enjoy around the neighborhood. This was
my first time volunteering and I was proud to see
people coming from all around the city (and even
the suburbs) to see some of the best gardens in
Iowa. The next Garden Walk will be in 2017, but
stay tuned for a Beaverdale Home Tour in 2016 to
mirror the Garden Walk in the off-years.
Our Jazz in July on the 31st at Beaverdale Park
is our most ambitious one yet. In addition to the
Scott Davis Quartet, we’ve added local favorite,
Christopher the Conquered, as an extra musical
act. We’ve also arranged for arts and crafts booths,
aerial acrobatics demonstrations, and food vendors.
Thank you to event captain Kevin Geiken and
organizers Kimberley Boggus and Tracy French
for putting together a first rate event despite some
pretty intense competition with another music
festival that night. The Beaverdale board committed
to doubling down our efforts on special events this
year and Jazz in July will be an exclamation point
on an unforgettable summer.
Finally, we extend our appreciation to the Polk
County Board of Supervisors and our Supervisor,
Angela Connolly, in particular. She helped secure
$5,000 to redesign the Beaverdale website. We
hope to roll it out later this year or in early 2016.
As you’ve probably seen by now, the website isn’t
the only new look for our neighborhood. We’re
also selling T-shirts and other official merchandise
with both traditional and updated Beaverdale
logos. You’ll soon be able to pick them up at Fall
Festival and hopefully some of our local businesses
as well. We promise not to wait another five years
before the next order.
If there’s ever anything your Beaverdale
Neighborhood Association can do for you, don’t
hesitate to let me know at [email protected]
or 515-556-9111.
Sean Bagniewski,
BNA President
BEAVERDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
THE SIDEWALK IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE
BEAVERDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 30175, DES MOINES, IOWA 50310
EMAIL: [email protected] WEB SITE: WWW.BEAVERDALE.ORG
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BEAVERDALE
FARMERS MARKET
photography curtesy of
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SMART 911 SERVICE
ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY
BEAVERDALE
FARMERS MARKET
TUESDAYS, 4:30 - 7:30 PM
@ BOESEN'S FIELD
Visit the market on Tuesdays for fresh and local produce,
baked goods, treats, flowers and crafts. Take a seat and listen
to a great local musician while you enjoy a beverage or choose
from a great selection of quick, delicious dinner menus.
Here are some fast facts and reminders about the market:
• WIC (nutrition vouchers for families and seniors) can
be used at five vendors: Ali Family Gardens, Autumns
Garden, Butcher Creek, Mao’s and Shutt’s Garden Center
• BFM provides space for community organizations like
the library, naturalists, senior services & Beaverdale
neighborhood groups.
• Parking is available at Boesen the Florist and behind the
market space – watch for signs and the parking attendant.
• Please look out for children, pets and pedestrians as you
park or drive through the market.
• Sign up to be a FarmFan online or text the weekly passcode
found at the information tent.
• Musicians play for tips only and tip jars are on the tables.
Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/BeaverdaleFarmFest
or visit BFM website’s music & activities calendar and the
current list of vendors at beaverdalefarmersmarket.org. Join us
Tuesdays from 4:30 – 7:30 PM to ‘Plant the Seed!’
Public safety officials in the Polk County E911 service area that
includes the communities of Alleman, Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant,
Clive-Des Moines, Elkhart, Grimes, Johnston, Mitchellville,
Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Runnells, Urbandale, West Des
Moines, and Windsor Heights announced that they have taken
a step forward in public safety with the addition of Smart911, a
free service now available to all
citizens. Smart911 is a national
service that allows citizens to
create a free Safety Profile for
their household that includes
any information they want 9-11 and first responders to have
in the event of an emergency.
If that citizen needs to dial
9-1-1, their Safety Profile will
immediately display on the
call taker’s screen, saving seconds and even minutes in response
to the emergency. It has been credited with positively impacting
emergency situations and saving lives across the U.S. Citizens can
visit www.smart911.com to sign up and create a free Safety Profile
for their household. Smart911 is private and secure, and is only
made available to 9-1-1 when an emergency call is made.
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VISIT BEAVERDALE BUSINESSES
DURING BETTER IN BEAVERDALE!
Better in Beaverdale is a monthly neighborhood business
showcase presented by the Beaverdale Betterment Coalition, held
on the last Thursday night of every month. Visit participating
businesses during Better in Beaverdale for one-night-only
promotions, specials, and events. Find more information and a
list of upcoming promotions at facebook.com/BetterBeaverdale.
Upcoming schedule: August 27, September 24, October 29. GRASS SEATS CINEMA
RAIN DATE – AUGUST 13TH
@ ASHBY PARK
Beaverdale’s Grass Seats Cinema showing of Pixar’s “Up”
was supposed to be a record-breaker for attendance. More than
500 adults sent an RSVP for the event originally scheduled for
Thursday, June 11th. Unfortunately, Mother Nature intervened
with thunderstorms, so the event has been rescheduled to Thursday,
August 13th at Ashby Park at 8:45 PM. Feel free to bring blankets,
chairs, popcorn, drinks, and snacks to make yourself comfortable.
Residents from all neighborhoods are welcome to attend.
BNA WELCOMES DEBRA PRENTICE
NEW BNA BOARD MEMBER
Debra Prentice was recently appointed as the
newest member of the Beaverdale Neighborhood
Association board of directors. She takes the
place of former Vice President Karina Ward
who is moving for a dream job as the Program
Director of Economic Development for the
Menomonee Valley Partners in Wisconsin.
Debra has been married to her husband, Paul, for the last 21 years. 19
of those years have been spent in Beaverdale. Her son, Caleb, graduated
from Roosevelt last year. Her other son, Harry, will start at Roosevelt in
the fall. She has been an active volunteer for many years. She has held
multiple positions with the Parent Teacher Association during the 11
years while her sons attended Perkins. She has served as vice president of
membership at Merrill Middle School for the past three years. She also
works with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce during her day job.
She has done an amazing job as coordinator of the Beaverdale Easter
Egg Hunt for the past two years and is excited to serve in an official
capacity on the BNA board. She promised to continue her work with the
Easter Egg Hunt, so rest assured that future events will be just as successful.
MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OPENING THIS AUGUST!
When Moore Elementary School re-opens this month it will
offer students the opportunity to attend not only the “newest” school
in the city but also one that plans to be part of a growing number of
International Baccalaureate schools at Des Moines Public Schools.
Thanks to increased enrollment across the district, along with
population trends in Beaverdale and other parts of northwest Des Moines,
the school district is re-opening Moore to provide not only additional
classrooms but also more educational options for Des Moines families.
A $6.6 million renovation of Moore is just about finished.
When the doors open the school will have been upgraded
throughout, including the latest technology, energy and safety
features in the district along with a new gymnasium.
The school is beginning the process of becoming an International
Baccalaureate World School. Moore would be the first elementary IB
school in northwest Des Moines, and provide students and families access
to the IB curriculum from elementary school through middle and high
school by way of Meredith Middle School and Hoover High School.
The principal at Moore is Beth Sloan, who has led nearby Hillis
Elementary School since July 2005. Moore Elementary School is
located just a couple of blocks west of Beaverdale at 3716 50th
Street. To “learn more about Moore,” including how to register to
attend, visit the school’s web site at moore.dmschools.org.
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GARDEN WALK 2015
FULL OF INSPIRATION!
We had a fine day for our 2015 Beaverdale Garden Walk on
Saturday, June 13th. Perfect temps in the 70's with clouds kept the
sun from heating things up too much and wilting our flowers and
gardeners. Our visitors enjoyed strolling through 7 beautiful gardens,
each with a unique style. Some of the highlights included: wonderful
decks for entertaining or relaxing, gurgling fountains and a soothing
waterfall, inviting patios of stone and brick, cool sheds that housed
everything from lawn mowers to TVs, miniature gardens just for
fairies, wandering paths through hostas and herbs, a dry stream bed to
channel water away, secluded backyard gardens, delightful front yard
gardens, and of course, flowers of every color and description. Many
of our visitors came away inspired to try an idea out in their own yard.
Many thanks to our hardworking gardeners: Mary Lou Bradley,
Betty Duff, E.J. Jorgensen, Ryan Kolder, Donisue Rupp, Molly Schott,
and Jill Tobin; our Beaverdale businesses that sold tickets for us: Ace
Hardware, Backcountry Outfitters, Beaverdale Books, Boesen the
Florist, Grounds for Celebration; and of course the many visitors who
bought them. Tickets sales help us in our efforts to continue to beautify
Beaverdale. We will be searching for potential gardens for our next
Garden Walk in 2017. Contact Nancy Dunbar at [email protected]
to be considered or to suggest a neighbor.
Mary Lou Bradley's
Birdbath
E.J. Jorgensen's Garden Shed
Betty Duff's Garden
Flowers and Statuary
Donisue Rupp's Deck
Ryan Kolder's Garden Path
Jill Tobin's
Creative Containers
Molly Schott's Beautiful Hostas
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DINNER HOURS
Tuesday-Saturday
5:00 to 10:00pm
BREAKFAST HOURS
Saturday 7:30am to 12:00pm
Sunday 7:30am to 1:00pm
1903 Beaver Avenue | Des Moines, Iowa 50310 | (515) 255-4411
STREETSCAPE UPDATE
YOU CAN STILL BUY BRICKS!
Streetscape construction is in full swing. We ask everyone to take
extra care when traveling in downtown Beaverdale, since traffic and
pedestrian signaling devices are not yet fully functional. While the
construction timeline remains fluid, more decorative improvements
and plantings should be installed later this month, with the bulk of
the project completed in time for this year's Fall Festival.
Many have asked whether they can still purchase engraved
bricks or site furnishings for placement in the Streetscape project.
The answer is: "Yes, you can still order bricks." However, all orders
received will be bundled into a group order and installed at a later
date (perhaps sometime in 2016). A brick order form can be found
on the following page. If you are interested in site furnishings,
contact Mike Kamper at [email protected].
We'd like to thank everyone who has supported the Streetscape
project. Literally hundreds of people and businesses have donated
their time or money, purchased bricks or site furnishings, and
helped to spread enthusiasm for the project. However, special
thanks go to our large donors, fundraising team members, and
design team members, without whom, this project would have
never been possible.
Donors: ($10,000 or more):
Beaverdale Betterment Coalition
Beaverdale Neighborhood Association
City of Des Moines
Carl & Marcene Grant
Polk County Com. Development Grant
Prairie Meadows Community
Betterment Grant
State of Iowa
The Principal Financial Group Foundation
Donors ($5,000 -$9,999):
Mike & Sasha Kamper
Neighborhood Investment Corporation
Reinvestment Fund
O'Donnell ACE Hardware
James & Jeanne O'Halloran
Steve & Penny Sikkink
Vista Real Estate & Investment Corp.
William T. & Edna M. Dahl Trust
Donors ($1,000-$4,999):
Acanthus Masonic Lodge #632
AIM Kitchen & Bath
Rep. Marti Anderson & Bob Brammer
Anonymous Beaverdale Business
Anonymous Des Moines Family
Beaverdale Fall Festival Committee
BNA Beautification Committee
Boesen the Florist
Donna & Eugene Buckmiller
Dave Busiek & Laura Sands
Charlie Day, "Peace"
Donors ($1,000-$4,999) cont'd.:
John Duvick & Carol Hendrick
Gordon & Barb McKenzie
Bill & Lucy Miller
Sheila Navis
Jackson Ode & Cara Kennedy-Ode
Maurice & Mary Jean Reimers
John & Diana Ronk
Loryssa Rippey
Trish & Clancy Sullivan
Jean Swanson
3008-3306 47th St. Neighbors
38th St. Block Party Neighbors
Mike Timmons, Edward Jones Investments
Bob & Carole Vipond
Jake & Karina Ward
William C. Knapp Charitable Foundation
Fundraising Team:
Sheila Navis, Chair
Mike & Sasha Kamper
Jay Kozel
Mary Nelson
Hollie & Cindy Smith
Karina Ward
Lexi Wornson
Councilmen Chris Coleman & Bill Gray
Design Team:
Kevin Currie, Chair
Bill Nolan
Cork Smalley
Brett Douglas, Genus Landscape Architects
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HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL
SPIRIT CREW LEADERSHIP
Gretchen Critelli, Hoover's Community School Coordinator is
preparing to roll out a new district initiative, starting in all high schools
this fall, which will provide a strong program to help freshman transition
into their first year of high school. Sited as the most challenging year for
students, this transition program will welcome freshmen and help them
feel more comfortable throughout the first year of their high school
experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed,
this transition program trains mentors from junior and senior classes to
be Spirit Crew Leaders. As positive role models, Spirit Crew Leaders will
be mentors and student leaders who guide freshmen to discover what it
takes to be successful during the transition to high school. The program
has four components that contribute to its success:
High School Orientation: Spirit Crew Leaders and freshmen
start building the mentor relationship and freshmen receive
information about how to be successful in high school.
Academic Follow Ups: Spirit Crew Leaders support freshman
academic success and character development through structured
classroom visits.
Social Follow Ups: Spirit Crew Leaders and freshmen
connect outside the classroom at school sponsored social events to
increase student engagement and promote positive school climate.
Leader Initiated Contacts: Spirit Crew Leaders connect with
freshmen on a more individual basis.
Spirit Crew's goal is to provide Hoover with a structure in
which students make real connections with each other, thereby
increasing school safety and reducing incidence of bullying.
Spirit Crew should also increase attendance, decrease discipline
referrals and improve academic performance at school. Through
this program, freshmen will learn that people at school care about
them and their success, and leaders will experience increased self
esteem as well as overall character development.
DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPDATE
HIGHLIGHTS FROM A BANNER YEAR...
The vision for Des Moines Public Schools is to become the national
model for urban education. Based on recent trends at the school district,
as well as many national honors, that vision is becoming clear for DMPS.
The following are highlights of just some of the accomplishments made
and recognitions earned by the district over the past school year:
Class of 2014 Sets New High Mark for Graduation Rate:
The latest graduation data from the Iowa Department of Education
showed new high marks at DMPS. The Class of 2014 at DMPS had
a district-wide graduation rate of 81.68%, an increase of 2.52% over
the previous year and the highest since Iowa began using its current
graduation rate formula in 2009. The graduation rate at the district's
five comprehensive high schools alone was 86.58%. Overall, the
district's graduation rate has increased nine percent in just six years!
High Schools Move Up Iowa AP Index: For the third year in
a row, all five comprehensive high schools at DMPS are listed among
the state's top 50 high schools on the Iowa Advanced Placement
Index. In fact, all five high schools are in the top half of the index which is prepared and released by the University of Iowa - with each
school matching or moving up from last year's ranking.
National Journal: DMPS a Model of Urban Education: The
National Journal, a DC-based magazine covering policy and politics,
reported on "Why Des Moines Can Be A Model for Urban Schools,"
and how DMPS is showing that greater diversity and poverty don't have
to be barriers to increased student achievement or higher graduation rates.
District Becomes an Energy Star Dynasty: For the fourth year in a
row, Des Moines Public Schools was a recipient of the Energy Star Partner
of the Year award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Energy efficiency efforts at DMPS have saved millions of dollars in
recent years, money that is then spent to meet educational needs.
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REBUILDING TOGETHER
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
AND VOLUNTEERS!
Thanks to all 2015 Rebuilding Together volunteers and
donors! On May 2nd, the BNA sponsored home repairs for Paula
McArthur and Ruben Luna, a local neighborhood couple who
had fallen on hard times. Volunteers repaired two decks and some
leaky roof areas, replaced bathroom tiles, and performed yard
work at the couple's house. All of this work was completed in just
one day, as part of Rebuilding Together's annual Rebuilding Day
event. The homeowners were very grateful for the help.
The BNA would like to thank those neighborhood businesses
and residents who helped sponsor or volunteer for Rebuilding Day.
Thanks again to all who participated and made the day a success!
Rebuilding Together Sponsors:
Green Family Flooring, www.greenfamilyflooring.com, 515-255-2600
Jeffrianne Young
Cindy & Hollie Smith
Professional Volunteers:
Koester Construction, www.koestercon.com, 515-986-5500
Architectural Renovation Team, Joe Raymond, 515-418-2588
Denham/Muir Remodeling & More, 515-321-6393, [email protected]
Iowa Home Restoration Repair LLC, 515-868-8303
General Volunteers:
Stacey Christensen & Todd Vander Schoor, Dave from Bob's Painting & Home Repair,
Chris & Wendi Denham, Jennie Erwin, Marlyn Freese, Jeni Green, CeCe Ibson,
Wendell Eck, Mike & Sasha Kamper (Crew-Coordinator), Brandon Kaufman, Paul
Koester, Gene Maire, Will & Cliff Morris, Amanda Nagle, Chris Neal, Sherry Nelson,
Joe Raymond, Liz Ackley & Darlene Ackley-Raymond, Sam Reno, Patrick Schiel,
Brent Sharon, Colton Taylor, Bob & Carole Vipond, Karina & Jake Ward (House Captain)
"Floors for your family from ours!"
www.greenfamilyflooring.com
Monday–Friday 10-5
1901 Beaver Ave.
515–255–2600
Saturday 9-2
Owners: Bob and Jeni Green
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
ADAM'S AQUATICS
NO GOLDFISH HERE!
Adam’s specializes in carrying everything but
the average fish. Opened in 1992, the specialty
store sells aquariums, stands, custom aquariums
and stands, all tank accessories, and dry or frozen foods for fish and corals.
Last July, Adam’s expanded to carry dog and cat food, toys, treats
and fresh baked dog and cat cookies. They also carry Orijen, Acana,
Halo, Sojos, Canidae, Blue Buffalo and Taste of the Wild brands of
dog and cat food. Special orders are always welcome for food and
supplies, and dogs are always welcome to stop in with their people. The store has a vast selection of saltwater and freshwater fish,
live rock, corals and live freshwater plants. Noticeably absent from
the inventory are garden-variety gold fish. That’s for a reason.
Adam’s Aquatics caters to those people who have a fetish for cool
fish and aquariums. It’s part of a growing trend, so you won't find
common goldfish or feeder fish here.
Having an aquarium is fashionable to some and a hobby to others– it’s
like having a piece of the ocean in your home or office. These set-ups can get
very complex, some tanks can run up to $20,000 or even $50,000. For this
reason, Adam’s has a full time maintenance business involving
the delivery, set-up, and cleaning of aquariums in Des Moines
and the surrounding areas. They will come to your home or
business, measure your space, and help find the best location
to place a new aquarium. Custom glass or acrylic aquariums,
stands and canopies are also available.
Aquarium enthusiasts understand the time commitment
and skills required to maintain tanks. Make sure you have all the
proper equipment to take care of the fish and aquarium when you
buy them. If you would like an aquarium in your home or business
but do not feel you have the time to take care of it, Adam’s can get
it set up with an automatic feeder and scheduled for cleanings on
a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.
If you're looking for that special fish you've always wanted, Adam’s
can find it for you. Looking for a coral to go in your reef, give us a call.
Or, just stop in to say hi and check out all of the
beautiful freshwater and saltwater fish and corals!
ADAM’S AQUATICS HOURS:
MTWF 11-8 | TH 11-6 | SAT 10-5 | SUN 12-5
4212 Douglas Ave. Ste. C, Des Moines, Iowa 50310
515-279-9957 www.iowafishstore.com
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
CINDY SMITH
BEAVERDALE NEIGHBOR
Congratulations to Cindy Smith, the BNA's outstanding
volunteer, who was honored at the Alice Rodine/Bob Mickle
Award Ceremony and Dinner earlier this year. Cindy served
as a BNA Board Member for six years, where she took up
membership as her focus issue. The BNA's membership rose
25% during the year that Cindy first became involved, and while
she no longer serves on the BNA Board, Cindy still volunteers
her time to co-ordinate membership for our organization. Cindy
and her husband, Hollie, also fundraised for the Beaver Avenue
Streetscape project, volunteering early during the project's design
phase and seeing it through to construction. Lastly, Cindy and
Hollie have helped every year with Fall Festival trash collection
during the parade--even offering to store cardboard trash bins in
their garage attic. (Now that's dedication!) Thank you, Cindy
and Hollie, for all you do in Beaverdale!
Photo below, left to right: Mike Kamper, Cindy Smith,
Councilman Chris Coleman, Hollie Smith, BNA President Sean
Bagniewski, State Rep. Marti Anderson, and Sasha Kamper all
help Cindy and Hollie celebrate at the awards ceremony.
Broadlawns Eye Clinic
Hours of Operation:
Monday—Friday
8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
For an appointment
please call 515.282.2362
Broadlawns Family Optical
Hours of Operation:
Monday—Friday
8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
No appointment needed.
515.282.3362
www.broadlawns.org
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BETTY VOLM
(1929 - 2015)
BEAVERDALE
NEIGHBOR
A tulip tree was planted in Betty's
memory in the Beaverdale median
near Medicap Pharmacy on Saturday, May 30. Many of her neighbors
on Adams St. and members of the BNA Beautification Committee
contributed to the purchase of the tree and helped plant it. This was an
especially appropriate tribute to Betty, as she was a long time member
of the Beautification Committee and instrumental in establishing many
of the plantings around the neighborhood. Many longtime Beaverdale
residents will also remember Betty as one of our early BNA Presidents
(1996-98), as well as our only female BNA president. Betty also
served on the Neighborhood Advisory Board, Friendship Force of Des
Moines, was a Polk County Master Gardener, and earned her pilots
license in 1974. She will be remembered as an avid gardener, animal
lover, and world traveler. Betty is survived by 6 children, 4 step-children,
and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
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CALENDAR
LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR
Saturday, Aug. 8, 1:00 p.m.
Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave.
279-5400 | beaverdalebooks.com
SHADOWS AND SCULPTURES
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 3:00 p.m.
Create a sculpture out of aluminum
foil and then illustrate its shadow. This
program is for kids going into grades
3-8 and requires preregistration.
50 YEARS AT 5000 FRANKLIN
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Please join us for the library's
50th Birthday Party and Open
House from 2:00-4:00 PM. Our
celebration will include music by
the Dixieland band, The Pelicans,
birthday cake, appearances by Pete
the Cat and Llama Llama, and
special activities for children.
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave. 283-4152 | dmpl.org
283-4152 | dmpl.org
MEET THE POETS
MEET THE POET
Sunday, Aug. 30, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Dennis Maulsby,
Lauren Gilmore,
“Near Death/Near Life” and
“Outdancing the Universe”
Marilyn Baszczynski, “Gyuri”
Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave. Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave.
279-5400 | beaverdalebooks.com 279-5400 | beaverdalebooks.com
MEET THE AUTHOR
Saturday, Aug. 15, 1:00 p.m.
Coach Ryan Sloth, “Hank the Bully”
EMERALD ASH BORER FORUM
Monday, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Municipal Arborist David Jahn
will provide an educational session
concerning the emerald ash borer
and its effects on our ash tree
population. Among the topics he’ll
discuss are identifying ash trees,
detecting evidence of ash borer
infestation, determining the best
option: treatment or removal, and
choosing suitable replacement species.
SERMON SERIES –
“THE FAMILY YOU’VE
ALWAYS WANTED”
Begins Sun., Sep. 13, 10:00 a.m.
With Pastor Spencer Keroff
First Church of the Open Bible
2200 Beaver Ave. (Beaver & Franklin)
274-9296 | firstchurchdsm.org
FINANCIAL PEACE
UNIVERSITY WITH
DAVE RAMSEY
Begins Sunday, Sep. 13
from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
10 Week series. Everything you
wish you knew about financial
freedom. $99 per person or
family to cover cost of materials.
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave. First Church of the Open Bible
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2200 Beaver Ave. (Beaver & Franklin)
BNA QUARTERLY MEETING
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CRAFTS
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 16, 4:00 p.m.
Join us for the BNA's quarterly
Come and decorate a notebook
meeting. Our guest speaker will be
Jamie Fitzgerald, Polk County Auditor,
and we'll also hear from the Better
Business Bureau and Iowa Home
Restoration & Repair, LLC, in addition
to regular board agenda topics such
as the treasurer's report and recent
events. Light snacks will be provided.
Northwest Community Center,
5110 Franklin Ave.
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using scrapbook paper and ribbon.
This program is for kids in grades
3-8 and requires preregistration.
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WESTMINSTER FINE ARTS
SERIES PRESENTS: TINA
HAASE FINDLAY AND THE
MAX WELLMAN TRIO
Sunday, Sep. 20, 3:00 p.m.
Join us as Westminster Fine Arts
starts off its 2015-2016 season
with a knock duo of Des Moines
talent. This is a free event with free
childcare available. Contact jcook@
westpres.org for details.
Westminster Presbyterian Church,
4114 Allison Ave.
274-1534 | westpres.org
THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY
MIGRATION
Tuesday, Sep. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Joel Van Roekel, Supervisor of
Environmental Education at Des Moines
Parks and Recreation, will examine the
life of the Monarch butterfly, explaining
how it survives in this increasingly hostile
world. He will discuss some efforts that
are being made to help the Monarch,
including things that you can do to
help out the Monarch, as well as other
pollinators. Circumstances permitting, he
will bring some live Monarchs on site that
will be tagged and released to continue
their incredible journey.
THE BELIN QUARTET
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.
The Belin Quartet, consists of two
violinists, one violist, and one cellist
and is well known in the greater Des
Moines community for its free noontime concerts during the summer.
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SPOOKY CRAFTS
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4:00 p.m.
Get ready for Halloween with some
very spooky crafts and treats. This
program is for kids in grades 3-8
and requires preregistration.
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MEET THE AUTHOR
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2:00 p.m.
Andrea Rogers,
“Cage of the Dove”
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave. WESTMINSTER FINE ARTS
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HANDBELL GROUP
MEREDITH ANDREWS IN
This knockout choir plays an entire
CONCERT
range of amazing music. This is
Thursday, Sep. 24, 7:00 pm
a free event with free childcare
A Night of Gospel Centered
available. Contact jcook@westpres.
Worship. Tickets are $15 in
org for details.
advance. Proceeds to benefit
Freedom for Youth Ministries.
4114 Allison Ave.
2200 Beaver Ave. (Beaver & Franklin) 274-1534 | westpres.org
MEET THE AUTHOR
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2:00 p.m.
MR. BABER’S NEIGHBORS
Christopher Kelly, “Italy Invades”
PERFORMS FOR ANCHOR
COFFEE HOUSE
The Boys from the “Baberhood” return
for their fourth appearance at the Anchor
Coffee House. They have been bringing
the sounds of both traditional American
folk music along with their own
brand of original music to Iowa and
the Midwest for more than a decade.
Purchase tickets at www.westpres.org
or at Uptown Music in Beaverdale.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Anchor Coffee House
4114 Allison Ave.
FIRST FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Friday, Oct. 23, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Trunk & Treat, balloon artists,
face painting, light snacks, misc.
games & a TON of fun! FREE! First Church of the Open Bible
2200 Beaver Ave.
(Beaver & Franklin)
2015
WE’D LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING
BUSINESSES FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP
AND FOR SUPPORTING THE BNA!
Acanthus Lodge #632
Adam's Aquatics, Inc.
AIM Construction Co., Inc.
Back Country Outfitters
Beaver Avenue Chiropractic Center
Beaver Avenue Cleaners
Beaverdale Confection Co.
Beaverdale Living Magazine
Beaverdale VFW Post #9127
Bell Brothers Heating &
Air Conditioning
Blink Events
Boesen the Florist
Calvin Community
Century 21 Signature
Real Estate - Amanda Nagle
Chef's Kitchen
Davis Insurance
Edward Jones - Jim Talley
Foot & Ankle Institute of Iowa
Grace Lutheran Church
Green Family Flooring
Guys & Dolls Hair Care
Holtorf Photography
Home Base DM LLC
Home Pest Care
Hy-Vee Food Store #1136
Iowa Realty - Mike Knapp
Iowa Realty - Jan Stehl
Koester Construction Co, Inc.
Le Jardin
Lisa Acheson Yoga
Medicap Pharmacy
Mercy Beaverdale Family Practice
Laugh with everyone's favorite first
grader as she navigates the first day
of school and all of the trouble that
comes with it. Come and enjoy the
performance and register to win
free tickets to the play!
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MEET THE AUTHOR
Laura Kimball, “Momster”
WESTMINSTER FINE
ARTS SERIES PRESENTS:
HOOT AND HOWL WITH
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
We start of the night with a fun
Halloween Carnival! The night
continues as we produce music
and some silly skits based on the
beloved Wizard of Oz. This is
a free event with free childcare
available. Contact jcook@
westpres.org for details.
4114 Allison Ave.
PAT DONOHUE PERFORMS
FOR ANCHOR COFFEE HOUSE
Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:00 p.m.
As the guitarist for the Guys
All-Star Shoe Band of Minnesota
Public Radio’s “A Prairie Home
Companion.” Purchase tickets at
www.westpres.org or at Uptown
Music in Beaverdale.
Anchor Coffee House
4114 Allison Ave.
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Would you like to have
your business featured
in one of our upcoming
"Business Spotlights?"
Contact Kate McGovern, Sidewalk Editor, for details
[email protected]
Meylor Chiropractic &
Acupuncture, PC
Midwest Financial
Mote CPA
Mount Olive Lutheran
Church & School
Next Step Adventure
Oakwood Builders Group
Ocean Breeze Massage
O'Donnell Ace Hardware
PAT Brokerage
Peterson Painting
Polk County Board of Supervisors
RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
- Amanda Knight
Sag Consulting LLC
Snavely Family Dentistry
Snookies Malt Shop
State Farm Insurance
Tim Ford Agency
Trine Marketing Services
United Community Services
Westside Appliance Parts and Service
CELEBRATING NINE YEARS!
...CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12
SNEAK PREVIEW –
JUNIE B. JONES,
THE MUSICAL
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m.
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Mon - Fri 10-8
Saturday 10-5
Sunday noon-4
Convenience,
community,
customer service
2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite One ~ 515.279.5400
www.BeaverdaleBooks.com
Tax ~ Accounting ~ Payroll
MoteCPA
2011 Beaver Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-271-8183
[email protected]
Serving Beaverdale for 16 years
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BNA MEMBERSHIP DUES
INCREASE SEPTEMBER 2015
For many of our residents, paid membership in the BNA is
a no-brainer. We've been fortunate to have many new individuals
and families moving to the neighborhood, though, and a frequent
question is, "so what does my membership fee pay for?"
None of the BNA board members or volunteers are paid.
Membership fees are used exclusively for neighborhood activities. This
includes events like the Easter Egg Hunt, Grass Seats Cinema, Jazz in July,
National Night Out, the Shop Hop, and the Holiday Lights Contest. In
addition to the assistance received from our dedicated business advertisers,
membership fees are also used to pay for printing the Sidewalk.
After much debate, the BNA has decided to increase membership
dues to keep pace with our surrounding neighborhood associations
and to keep up with demands for programming. The new rates will
be $20 for individuals, $40 for families, and $60 for businesses, and
will take effect September 1st, 2015.
A major point in making this decision was the neighborhood's
desire for enhancing BNA events. Even with these increases, Beaverdale
dues will still be less than many others, including the Sherman Hill
and Waterbury neighborhood associations. In addition, the increase
will put Beaverdale in line with both the Meredith and Lower Beaver
neighborhood associations that we share borders with. As always, your
membership is voluntary and very much appreciated.
MAKE YOUR MARK
IN THE SIDEWALK
The Sidewalk is the quarterly magazine published by the
Beaverdale Neighborhood Association. Each issue is direct mailed
to over 4200 homes and businesses in Beaverdale and is the only
publication that reaches the entire neighborhood.
If you’re interested in advertising your business or are willing to
volunteer your time/talent to provide articles or photos, please contact
Kate McGovern at 515-577-2084 or [email protected].
BNA Member Benefits
•Free Ad Design ($35 ea. for Non-members)
•Free Copy Changes ($10 ea. for Non-members)
•Up to 10% Discount on Advertising
•FREE Business Spotlight (As space permits)
•Not a Member Yet? Sign up today!
2015 - 2016 Ad Submission Deadlines
• November 6, 2015 Issue | Ads due Oct 2, 2015
• Feb. 8, 2016 Issue | Ads due Jan 4, 2016
• May 6, 2016 Issue | Ads due April 4, 2016
• Aug 5, 2016 Issue | Ads due July 1, 2016
Ad Submission Requirements
• Accepted file formats are: PSD, Ai, EPS, JPG, TIFF, PDF.
• Artwork must be Black & White, with or without spot color
• Ads including the spot color for that issue must be labeled
• Any modifications made to the ad after it is received will
incur a $10 alteration fee (non-members only).
FAMILY MEDICINE BEAVERDALE
1750 48th St., Ste. 1
•
(515) 271-6333
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon
PROVIDERS
Robert Callahan, M.D.
Jeanne M. Giddings, D.O.
Sudeep K. Gupta, D.O.
Thomas Peacock, M.D.
Betsy Dettman, ARNP
Mary Klemesrud, PA-C
Krista Webb, PA-C
Welcoming New patients!
NEW 2015 Advertising Rates & Sizes
Premium Ads
Price
Dimensions
Inside Front Cover, Full Page
Inside Back Cover, Full Page
Center Spread, Full Pages
$1000
$900
$1400
7.500w x 10.00h
7.500w x 10.00h
16.00w x 10.00h
Full Page Content Sponsor*
$600
See standard sizes
Contributed content must follow BNA Board specified guidelines.
Content of article, ad and any photos not to exceed a full page.
Standard Ads
PriceDimensions
1/1 Full Page
1/2 Page Horizontal
1/2 Page Vertical
1/4 Page Horizontal
1/4 Page Vertical
1/8 Page Horizontal
$800
$450
$450
$225
$225
$115
7.500w x 9.500h
7.500w x 4.687h
3.687w x 9.500h
7.500w x 2.281h
3.687w x 4.687h
3.687w x 2.281h
2015
GIVE BACK TO YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD
JOIN A BNA COMMITTEE!
If you are looking for a chance to volunteer or get involved,
look no further! The Beaverdale Neighborhood Association is
responsible for many of the things that make Beaverdale one of
the most desirable neighborhoods in Des Moines.
BNA volunteers organize neighborhood events, including:
the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Jazz in July, and the Holiday Lights,
just to name a few! We also serve as the collective voice of the
neighborhood on issues of community concern, and organize
forums for neighbors to learn and discuss those concerns. The
BNA also leads initiatives to keep Beaverdale's environment
beautiful, and we work with the city to help provide our neighbors
with resources for environmental stewardship.
Beautification – The Beautification Committee is responsible
for coordinating annual flower plantings and assisting in the
planting of memorial trees throughout the neighborhood. The Committee also directs neighborhood clean-up efforts
with the city and helps ensure that neighborhood parks are
regularly maintained. Contact Nancy Dunbar at 255-2671 or
[email protected] for more information.
Public Affairs – The Public Affairs Committee is responsible
for hosting quarterly and annual neighborhood meetings. The
Committee leads neighborhood improvement efforts and hosts
forums for candidates for public office. The Committee also
helps with Neighborhood Watch activities and researches funding
opportunities for the neighborhood. For more information,
contact Will Morris at 321-5424 or [email protected]
or Sasha Kamper at [email protected] or 279-0410.
Special Events – The Special Events Committee is responsible
for planning and coordinating all events for the neighborhood
association. This includes the Easter Egg Hunt, the Holiday Shop
Hop, and the Holiday Lights Contest. The Committee also helps
with Jazz in July and National Night Out. For more information,
e-mail Tracy French at [email protected].
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BNA MEMBERSHIP
Please review the address mailing label for your membership status.
If current membership has expired or if you are not a member, please
complete and mail in this form with payment. We also offer an on-line
registration with payment via PayPal for all memberships. To access,
PayPal go to www.beaverdale.org. For membership questions, please
contact Cindy Smith at 279-4600 or [email protected].
New Member
R
enewal
NAME
STREET
CITY, STATE, ZIP
HOME PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
Personal information is maintained as confidential for Beaverdale
neighborhood organizations. Information will NOT be shared with
any outside third parties. All mass email communications are sent
utilizing ‘undisclosed recipients’.
Membership levels (per household): * New membership
rates will take effect
$
15.00 INDIVIDUAL
in September 2015.
$
25.00 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
$
50.00PATRON: Member wishing to donate extra for BNA
$
50.00 BUSINESS: Vital partners for the community.
$
_______PREMIER: Donate contribution in other amount.
Note: The Beaverdale Neighborhood Association is a nonprofit
501(c)(3). Your membership may be tax deductible and could be
eligible for a matching gift from your employer.
Please indicate areas of interest:
BNA COMMITTEES:
Beautification Public Affairs
Special Events BBC (BEAVERDALE BETTERMENT COALITION):
Revitalization
Beaverdale LIVE! Event
FALL FESTIVAL:
Annual September Fall Festival
GENERAL:
Interested in serving on BNA Board
Other Skills/Interests: __________________________________
Please send your check payable to:
Beaverdale Neighborhood Association
PO Box 30175
Des Moines, IA 50310
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NON PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
DES MOINES, IA
PERMIT NO. 5671
P.O. Box 30175
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
Please notify Cindy Smith at
279-4600 or [email protected]
if your address is incorrect
or you’d like to be removed
from our mailing list. Please
include your name and
address in your message.
BEAVERDALE FALL FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 18TH & 19TH
The Beaverdale Fall Festival will be
here before you know it. On Sept. 18th
and 19th, join us for a weekend filled
with many new and fun events. We say
goodbye to fireworks and hello to a car
rally to be held at the south end of the
downtown area in the parking lot in front
of the Better Business Bureau on Friday
night. We will have the return of Wildwood Ranch and their horses for rides
on Saturday. There also will be games for the younger folks at the south end
during the Festival. The open mic returns, and we will have the wonderful
vendors, music and carnival rides for all to enjoy. So make it a date to join us
from 5 - 11pm on Friday the 18th, and early Saturday morning to get good
seats for the Best Parade anywhere! The Festival ends at 11pm Saturday.
GRASS SEATS CINEMA
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Beaverdale’s Grass Seats Cinema showing of Pixar’s “Up” was
supposed to be a record-breaker for attendance. More than 500 adults sent
an RSVP for the event originally scheduled for June 11th. Unfortunately,
Mother Nature intervened with thunderstorms, so the event has been
rescheduled to Thursday, August 13th at Ashby Park at 8:45 PM. Feel free
to bring blankets, chairs, popcorn, drinks, and snacks to make yourself
comfortable. Residents from all neighborhoods are welcome to attend.
Just in case this reaches you before the 4th, we wanted to
remind everyone that National Night Out will be held on August
4th in front of Snookies. The Isiserettes will perform and we’ll also
have visits from fairytale princesses and the Des Moines Police
Department. Kids can enjoy a bounce house, performing clowns,
Snookies Ice Cream and more! Also, a huge thanks goes out to
Price Chopper for sponsoring the hot dogs!
RESCHEDULED FOR AUG. 13TH!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH

PRESIDENT`S LETTER - Beaverdale Neighborhood Association

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