Life is not a picnic… wait, yes it is!
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Life is not a picnic… wait, yes it is!
Volume 2012, Issue 3 Life is not a picnic… wait, yes it is! The Bonnie Brae Neighborhood Association Picnic and Annual Meeting was a great success yet again. Beautiful weather graced our gathering among the brightly painted children, BBQ’d fare and other goodies. A special thanks to the volunteers from the Association Board and the neighborhood to pull this off. Also, a big shout out to our local businesses and sponsors who provided so much support to the event and donated items for the raffle. Thank you! Above: Your Neighbors Right: Your Cooks. Bonnie Brae Neighborhood Association Board of Directors & Steering Committee: President Lynn Crist 303-887-0630 [email protected] Vice-President Evan Anderman [email protected] Treasurer Barbara Drews 303-733-1995 Secretary Renee Arrington [email protected] Newsletter Editor Mike Slattery 303-722-6856 [email protected] Technology Director David Anderson [email protected] Zoning & Variances Greg VanBuskirk 303-753-1485 Bonnie Brae Board Meetings If you would like to participate in any of our quarterly Board meetings to voice your concerns or share great ideas for our neighborhood, please join us. Wed. November 14th To confirm location and time of these meetings, please contact Lynn Crist. Chef on the Spot Available to assist with fabulous food for wine tastings, parties and special events in your home. Mary Broere 303-882-0489 [email protected] Past President Mary Broere Meets on the Third Saturday of every month, in a different hosts' home. For more information, or to get on the list, call Nancy Eggert at 303-321-3155, or email — [email protected]. Do You Deliver? The BBNA is looking for neighbors that would be interested in delivering the newsletter 4 times a year for the whole neighborhood or perhaps for a few blocks in their area. This effort receives compensation from the association (yeah, that means money). If you are interested please contact Mike Slattery at: [email protected] Crime Stoppers Hotline ................ (720) 913-7867 Curb & Gutter Hotline.................. (720) 913-4574 To report any problems with the curbs and gutters within the Denver corporate limits Dead Animal Pickup..................... (720) 865-6900 Bonnie Brae Neighborhood Association www.bonniebraeneighborhood.org City of Denver ..................................................311 www.denvergov.org BBNA logo designed by Victoria Eubanks Design Newsletter Submittals: We encourage you to participate in supplying items of interest to the community for this publication. You must have material for inclusion in the next edition of the newsletter, to our editor by Dec 8, 2012. Please submit all material to: Michael Slattery 988 Bonnie Brae Blvd Denver, CO 80209 [email protected] Ask Bonnie & Brae: [email protected] Denver Water................................ (303) 628-6000 www.denverwater.org Noise Control................................ (720) 865-5452 Call for violation of noise ordinance, including construction noise EMERGENCY................................................911 Fire Dept (district 3)................... (303) 698-4921 Neighborhood Inspection Services Complaint Line ............................. (720) 865-3200 Police ............................................ (720) 913-2000 Recycling ...................................... (720) 865-6805 RTD / Bus & Light Rail ............... (303) 299-6000 Councilman Charlie Brown.......... (720) 337-6666 http://www.denvergov.org/CouncilDistrict6 Speeding Enforcement.................. (720) 865-6905 Animal Control............................. (303) 698-0076 Cats and Dogs must be vaccinated and licensed. Call to report barking or vicious dogs, dog at large. No snakes, poisonous reptiles, pit bulls, or livestock. Leash laws enforced. Snow Removal.............................. (720) 865-6855 Better Business Bureau ................ (303) 758-2100 Street Sweeping ............................ (720) 865-6855 Cable TV Complaints................... (720) 913-8888 City Attorney ................................ (720) 865-8600 Trash Pickup ................................. (720) 865-6900 To find information on scheduled pick-ups or largeitem pickup Clerk & Recorder ......................... (720) 865-8400 Zoning Permits ............................. (720) 865-3200 2 Street Maintenance ....................... (720) 865-6855 To report potholes, damaged streets or alleys, inoperable traffic signals, etc. In Memory Hank Dire died Monday, June 4 at age 84. He was the second-generation owner of the Bonnie Brae Tavern, the family restaurant that his parents established in 1934. He was 5 years old when the restaurant's doors opened. Hank graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in business. He also served in the Korean War 1951-52. Hank is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Dire, his daughter Angela Dire, his son Rick Dire; brother Mike Dire; and two grandchildren. 2012 Bonnie Brae Picnic Sponsors Food Donations: Bank of the West You’re in good hands. 3 cases of pop and 1 case of water Bonnie Brae Ice-cream 2 tubs of great ice-cream James R. Krieg Bonnie Brae Tavern Agency Owner Chairman’s Inner Circle Grillin’ Wings ‘n Things 4 Extra-Large Gourmet pizzas A variety of tasty wings Allstate Insurance Company 179 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80246-1042 Office: (303) 871-8700 Fax: (303) 722-2490 [email protected] www.allstateagencies.com/jameskrieg King Soopers $25.00 gift certificate for the cake! Grill Donation: Excess Mojo (Internet Solutions) Donated and cooked on the grill used at the picnic! Gift Donations: Bonnie Brae Conoco Service & Alignment 4 wheel Rotate & Align ($50 value) Campus Lounge 2 steak dinners Charlie Brown A selection of tomatoes grown in his own garden. Kirk Anderson at City Wine A lovely bottle of Canyon Wind wine and a $10 gift card Denver Vein Center $250 Gift Certificate for service Fingers and Toes Retreat Classic Manicure Gift Certificate Katherine’s Bakery Two $25 Gift Certificates The Little Flower Market $25 Gift Certificate Il Vicino $25 Gift Certificate 728 S. UNIVERSITY DENVER CO The Papery Unusual Card, Gifts & Stationary Printed Invitations Laser Compatible Paper Crane, Wm. Arthur, others Assortment of Cards and Stationery and a $25 gift card Salon Raspanti Gift Certificate for a man’s haircut The Saucy Noodle Shirley Smith Large pizza and 2 salads ($35 value) (303) 744-1642 Seven 30 South $50 Gift Certificate 3 NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES ALLEY ART It’s sweeping the alleys! http://www.bonniebraealleyart.com Latest additions Don't be chicken The old, familiar Delicatessen sign that has graced the retail strip along the west side of University for years has been replaced with some new bling. Grillin’ Wings & Things has opened at 723 S. University specializing in chicken and pork wings. That is right, pork wings which are, in a word, delicious. To keep the wings company they offer fourteen different sauces. They also have beer on tap and four flat screen TVs. Honey, I’m home. Grillin’ Wings & Things brought some of their fare to the Bonnie Brae Annual Picnic. Thank you! Grillin' Wings & Things is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. They also offer delivery to the Washington Park and Bonnie Brae neighborhoods. 720-570-7800 723 South University Blvd. Denver, CO 80209 http://grillinwings.com/ "Alley Art" Friends, Neighbors, Eat, Drink Wendy Lesko "Triple Decker" Griffen 4 "Alley Aspen" Masur Family Bonnie Brae Neighborhood Picnic 2012 Images provided by Justine McKinzie Photography and Renee Arrington 5 Please remember to support our local businesses and sponsors that provided so many contributions for our picnic. Please see the listing of businesses on page 3. 6 Complete Car Care Center (All Work GUARANTEED) BONNIE BRAE CONOCO & ALIGNMENT Managed by Same Family Since 1942 724 So. University Blvd Denver, Colorado 303-744-0811 Quality auto repair at reasonable prices 7 MONEY MATTERS Should You Prepare for "Fiscal Cliff"? As an investor, you can sometimes still feel you’re at the mercy of forces beyond your control. This may be especially true today, when the Federal Reserve has warned of an approaching “fiscal cliff.” What can you do in the face of such a dire prediction? First of all, you need to understand what led to the Fed's remarks. Here’s the story: Some $1.2 trillion in spending cuts are scheduled to begin in 2013 while, simultaneously, the Bush-era tax cuts — including the reduction in capital gains and dividend taxes — are set to expire. This combination of spending cuts and higher taxes could take some $600 billion out of the economy, leading to a possible recession — and maybe something much worse, at least in the eyes of the Fed. Still, there’s no need for panic. Despite its political infighting, Congress is likely to reduce the “cliff” to a smaller bump, though it probably won’t happen until after the election. But as an investor, you may need to be prepared for two significant events: market volatility, at least in the short term, and higher taxes, probably for the foreseeable future. To combat market volatility, you need to own a broadly diversified portfolio that can handle “bumps,” “cliffs” and other rugged investment terrain. This means you’ll need a mix of stocks, bonds and other securities that are suitable for your needs. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can reduce the impact of market volatility, it cannot guarantee profits or protect against losses.) You may also need to “rebalance” your portfolio to ensure that it’s still aligned with your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, despite the impact of volatility. Now, let’s turn to taxes. Even if taxes on income, capital gains and dividends do rise, they will still, in all likelihood, be much lower than they’ve been at various points in the past. Nonetheless, you may want to consider a variety of steps, including the following: Take advantage of tax-deferred vehicles. Contribute as much as possible to your traditional IRA, your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, and any education savings accounts you may have, such as a 529 plan. Consider converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. A Roth IRA provides tax-free earnings, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59½ and you’ve had your account for at least five years. (Be aware, though, that this conversion is taxable and may not be appropriate if you don’t have money readily available to pay the taxes.) Consider municipal bonds. If you’re in one of the upper tax brackets, you may benefit from investing in “munis,” which pay interest that’s free of federal taxes, and possibly state and local taxes as well. Not all these choices will be suitable for your situation, of course. Before taking action on these items, you may want to consult with your tax and financial advisors. But give these options some thought because they may prove helpful in keeping your financial goals from going “over a cliff.” -This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Todd Young, your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 8 of Cherry Creek , Inc. Dave Craven Broker Associate Office: (303) 320-1556 Direct: (303) 331-4513 Fax: (303) 320-1249 NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES Katherine's French Bakery and Café specializes in French pastries, quiche, cakes and cookies. But did you know they also serve a great breakfast? Katherine’s serves a wide range of dishes far beyond quiche and such. Give them a try in the a.m. Katherine’s is taking a "political cookie poll" at their bakery-cafe. Tally as of October 9, 2012: Elephant (red; Republican) = 163 Donkey (blue; Democrat) = 136 Undecided = 101 RECYCLING By Wes Munsil ACROSS 1. It's sweeping the alleys! 4. Lawman 7. Langston Hughes poem 8. Effective, in date 10. He's our good Man 11. Disappointing, in bread 12. Howard and Paul 13. One of our trees, perhaps 14. ___ mode 15. You might bake with this 16. Our eccentric center 21. Put down (slang) 22. Bishopric 23. Field of books 26. Symbol, plus or minus 27. Diva's tunes 28. Ice mother? 29. Register 30. Organic compound 31. Money might go in these 32. Not fwd DOWN 1. Unkeyed 2. Moves the boat 3. A whole lot 4. Sleeping dog's lie? 5. ___ can you see 6. Sport played up north? 7. That's how ____ 9. Bog, sort of 10. Hillside 11. Debaters take these 13. Sheriff's recruits 15. Politicians might put these out 17. Politicians might give these up 18. Robot lawyer 19. Kingly 20. Super Clark 23. Consume 24. Goutish acid 25. Unnecessary thing to do to a lily 26. Not crazy 28. Jacques' sea Free and Low-Cost Electronics Recycling for Denver Residents Are you tired of that old computer taking up valuable storage space in your closet or wondering what to do with that broken VCR? Then it is time for you to take action and recycle your electronic items. Luckily, there are both free and low-cost options for recycling televisions, monitors, computers and other electronics in Denver. If your electronics are fairly new and in good working condition, then you may want to first consider reuse options before recycling. Many thrift stores accept electronics in good working condition, while some organizations refurbish donated computers and provide them to qualified nonprofits and schools. A list of local organizations accepting electronics donations is available at: www.DenverGov.org/ RecyclingDirectory Retail stores, such as Best Buy and Staples, offer free electronics recycling. At no charge, Best Buy will accept tube televisions with screens up to 32 inches in height and flat-panel televisions that are 60 inches or smaller in size. No purchase is necessary. In addition, Best Buy will take monitors, DVD players, audio and video cables, cell phones and other electronics. Staples also offers free recycling drop-off for desktop computers, laptops, monitors, printers, shredders, UPS & GPS devices, computer peripherals, mobile phones and digital cameras. Staples will accept all brands, but there is a limit of 6 items (Continued on page 10) 9 Women’s Library Association & Friends of Penrose Library Please join the Women's Library Association & Friends of Penrose Library for lunch and remarks by Kevin Fitzgerald, nationally known veterinarian, animal researcher, comedian and celebrity on Animal Planet. Friday November 2, 2012 at 11 am (coffee), 11:30 am (buffet lunch) and remarks until 1 pm at the Tuscan Ballroom of the Knoebel School of Hospitality Management at the University of Denver. Musical entertainment by Arielle Wilson, classical pianist and graduate of DU's Lamont School of Music. Tickets $75: includes parking, lunch and featured presentation, with proceeds benefitting DU's Penrose Library. Kevin Fitzgerald, a board certified veterinarian who works at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in his native Denver, Colorado is best known through his visibility on the Animal Planet reality show Emergency Vets and, more recently, EVet Interns. Fitzgerald also does stand-up comedy and a little tap dancing. In 2001, he was named one of the 50 most eligible bachelors by People Magazine. Kevin Fitzgerald was formerly a teacher at the University of Hawaii. On summers off, he was hired by Tony Funches and Barry Fey to be a part of the (Continued from page 9) per customer per day and they do not accept televisions, appliances, stereo equipment, alkaline batteries, and certain other electronics. Check first with either store on their guidelines before bringing them your electronics. Denver Recycles, in partnership with Metech Recycling, offers residents an E-cycle Coupon for recycling old televisions, monitors and other electronic items at a substantially discounted rate. Residents will need to bring their electronics to Metech Recycling in Northwest Denver during normal working hours and present the coupon on arrival. To request an E-cycle coupon, go online to www.DenverGov.org/ecycle (Denver based) Feyline Security Team and worked security for a wide variety of musical acts, such as Elvis Presley, The Who, Bob Marley, Willie Nelson, George Clinton, and The Rolling Stones. Kevin eventually ran this portion of Barry Fey's Concert Promotion & Production Business after Tony Funches moved on to other pursuits. On an episode of Emergency Vets, Fitzgerald noted that he knew it was time to get serious about pursuing a career in veterinary medicine when Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones asked him point-blank if he wanted to "still be a bouncer at 50". Campus Lounge 701 S. University Boulevard Denver, Colorado 80209 Ph: 303-722-9696 Fax: 303-733-5046 B est e top ten o f V o ted in th in 0 d B ars 2 0 6 N eighbo rh oo arch B est of Cityse In 2007, Fitzgerald and the rest of the Alameda East team returned to primetime television in the new Animal Planet series, E-Vet Interns. On the new series, Fitzgerald constantly stresses the importance of exposing young vets to experiences with exotic animals such as snakes and other reptiles, as well as showing young vets how to give back to their community by providing services for "working animals" such as police dogs. To RSVP, send your check with your name, the names of your guests and addresses (by October 26th) to: Ron Reid 2055 E. Noble Place Centennial, CO 80121 For more information please contact Karen Saliman at (303) 744-3733 or Andrea Howland at (303) 871-3958 or call 311. This program is only for residents living in the City & County of Denver and there is a limit of one coupon per home per year. Properly recycling electronics is very important. Electronics contain a variety of harmful, substances that can pose risks to our health and the environment when put in the trash. For example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) televisions and monitors contain an average of 4 to 8 pounds of lead each and flat panel televisions, laptops and monitors are made with mercury-containing lamps. Even some cords and cables contain significant amounts of lead and cadmium. It’s important to recycle these materials, so we can reduce our need to 10 mine or extract more of the natural resources used to make electronics. While there are valuable materials contained within electronic waste, the cost to safely dismantle this equipment into the various materials is labor intensive and expensive, especially for televisions and monitors. As a consumer, it is your responsibility to ask questions about how your waste will be recycled and handled to ensure a company’s business practices meet your satisfaction. For more information on electronics recycling, visit www.DenverGov.org/ ecycle. REAL ESTATE By Susan DiLiberti 2012 – Wow! I am completing this article the day after the Presidential Debate. My timing was intentional, but purely to await the end of September stats in the MLS to be recorded, as the month ended on a Sunday. No political discourse in my otherwise real estate oriented article. We’re certainly hearing plenty of it from other sources! However it will be interesting to see what the future holds. Real estate is cyclical, year over year, month over month, sometimes week by week and day by day. Chart 1 tracks price fluctuations in the housing market – the good years and the bad. Notice the similarities in pricing by 1923, the newest 2010 – certainly speaks to one of the reason people are drawn to our neighborhood – a beautiful blend of old and new, no cookie cutter homes here! Price, however, remains a strong indicator of whether and how well a home will sell. Homes sold for an average of 94% of original list value, and 97% of the last listed price. Chart 2 is quite telling. NOW is the time to “resize” your living situation, (move into a larger home, a smaller home, or remodel your existing home) or “refinance” it (your 1st mortgage, your 2nd mortgage, or perhaps time to combine them). These historic interest rates are not to be ignored. Like the political campaign, wrapping your arms around all the data is sometimes an overwhelming task. Please call on me any time (for real estate, that is!). Chart 2 Susan M. DiLiberti Broker Associate 44 Cook St., 9th Floor Denver, CO 80206 Phone: 303.331.1400 Fax: 303.393.1400 Direct: 303.336.0332 Cell: 303.946.4530 [email protected] Chart 1 month, year over year: As Bonnie Brae residents, we continue to be in a fortunate position. Sales year to date total 25 – sold and closed The lowest priced home sold for $337,000, the highest $1,305,000 Average price per square foot $334 above ground. Our average days on the market was 117, with a median total days on market of 35 The oldest home sold was built in Selling real estate for 25+ years, and a Broker with The Kentwood Company, Susan DiLiberti, her husband Michael Martin and daughter Lauren (who attends Cory) happily reside on Columbine Street. 11 LEGAL Bonnie Brae Noise Ordinances By Chris Frenz, Esq. Noise happens. In Bonnie Brae, like most everywhere else, noise is regulated. The Denver Revised Municipal Code has detailed regulations on what noise levels are permissible. Noise Levels Perhaps the most common complaint stems from noisy neighbors. Between 7AM and 10PM, noise generally cannot be louder than 55 dbA and only 50 dbA from 10PM to 7AM. According to the Center for Hearing and Communication website, rainfall is measured at 50 dbA and a normal conversation is measured at 60 dbA. A lawnmower typically ranges between 65 and 95 dbA. However, there are specific exemptions from these limits, such as landscaping and construction equipment. Section 36-6(b)(6) exempts any tree maintenance, landscaping, or lawn care equipment operated…between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. This exemption does not apply if the equipment is not in good working order, not used for the manufacturer's intended purpose, or not operated in compliance with any required license. There are similar restrictions for construction and other activity. The takeaway from this is that you generally cannot operate landscaping, construction, or similar equipment before 7AM or after 9PM. It is also important to know that you generally cannot get special event permits that allow you to exceed or ignore the regulations outlined in the Code. Nuisances Noise violations also fall under the Code’s nuisance section, which states: between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., no person shall use or operate or allow to be used or operated any musical instrument, loudspeaker, public address system, radio, tape player, disc player, television set, or other sound amplifying equipment in such a manner as to be plainly audible when crossing a property line or within a dwelling unit which is not the source of the sound. "Plainly audible" means that the in- formation content of the sound is unambiguously communicated to the listener; examples include, but are not limited to, understanding of speech, comprehension of raised or normal voices, or comprehension of musical rhythms. It is considered a class two public nuisance if, on your property, there are two or more offenses within 180 days. Your first offense (which is actually two offenses) carries with it a mandatory minimum fine of $500. Criminal Activity There are potential criminal ramifications for noisy offenders as well. Under C.R.S. 18-9-106(c), a person is guilty of disorderly conduct if he or she makes unreasonable noise in a public place or near a private residence that he or she has no right to occupy. This is a class 1 petty offense. The penalty for commission of a class 1 petty offense is a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not more than six months other than in state correctional facilities, or both. This statute may not necessarily be directed at noisy neighbors, but it has potential to apply in some situations. What To Do If you do suspect a noise violation, talk to the person responsible for the noise. If you can’t reach a resolution, dial 311 if you want city officials to intervene. The Denver Department of Environmental Health will send an inspector to investigate the complaint. If the complaint is legitimate, the source of the noise gets a verbal or written warning. If the source does not comply with the warning, a court summons is issued that carries with it potential fines. As a final resort, call the Denver Police nonemergency line at 720-913-2000. The noise regulations are detailed enough that every one of us has probably violated them at some point. When in doubt, use your common sense, unless if you think it’s acceptable to play a Justin Bieber album out loud. Chris Frenz is a Bonnie Brae resident and a local attorney who handles both civil and criminal matters, focusing on small business solutions and landlord/ tenant issues. You can contact Chris at 720-545-7275 or [email protected]. The above is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. 12 NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES It Works! In the Winter issue of the BBNA Newsletter we reported on the completion of the safety island/pedestrian crosswalk at Steel St. and South Cherry Creek Drive. The intent was to provide a safer crossing for pedestrians by providing improved markings and signage to notify drivers of the crossing and also the safety island in the middle of the street. Recently this summer this editor was riding his bike and approached this intersection and the new crossing. Much to my surprise (with an emphasis on the ‘much’) as I came to a halt to wait for a break in traffic, the lead eastbound car immediately stopped. I was so shocked that I assumed that her car had broken down or run out of gas. She waved me across. I looked over my shoulder to see who she was gesturing to but no one else was around. Amazingly enough she had stopped for me. I figured this was a onetime event but low and behold on the return trip the same thing happened. It works! We would like to recognize Jeff Hart and Steve Weiner again for their diligence in pushing this effort forward. What a great addition to our local area. Jean Day Maschinot 2326 E. Exposition Ave. Denver, CO 80209 (303) 722-8855 [email protected] Dear Bonnie and Brae, A quote in the Wit & Wisdom column of May 11, 2012, The Week magazine was: “Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean.” (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, quoted in the Montreal Gazette). Wendy Lesko has been a huge contributor towards execution of this philosophy with her work for Bonnie Brae Alley Art. But we need a lot of “everyone” to sweep behind their own door as well and clean up behind their fence. There are trees/weeds in some areas that are making passage almost impossible without doing damage to the finish of our cars or our faces if the car windows are open. So please, take an hour or two to help clean our Bonnie Brae “world” and make those taking the alley art tours even more amazed at our neighborhood. Monique Hansen ........303-963-6049 Laura Genty ...............303-408-3589 [email protected] Daniela Masur............303-744-8745 [email protected] Maggie Anderman .....303-887-5501 (c) ...................................303-744-3168 (h) [email protected] Red Cross Babysitting Course Rebekah Krieg ...........303-919-6558 (c) [email protected] If you would like to be included please send your contact information to [email protected]. NancySanford AN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO Denver: 303-584-0614 Vail: 970-476-7773 [email protected] www.nancysanford.com Bonnie replies: We could not agree more. 740 S. University Blvd. 303.777.2262 Fax 303.777.7335 13
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