Broncos get Manning, but the BBNA Newsletter gets

Volume 2012, Issue 2
Broncos get
Manning, but the
BBNA Newsletter
gets Penny!
PENNY
PARKER
Guest Columnist
I know Bonnie Brae. It is a sweet
place.
As I reported in the Post not long
ago, a boy was overheard saying this to
his mom at the Eugene Field Branch
Library in Bonnie Brae: "You mean
Lance Armstrong is a bike rider and an
astronaut?"
That’s sweet.
(Bonnie Brae Ice Cream is also
plenty sweet of course.)
Other things I like about Bonnie Brae
include Bonnie Brae Park, also known
as “Circle Park” and the Bonnie Brae
Tavern, also known as “Bonnie Brae
Pizza.”
And then there's the Campus Lounge,
also known as the Pus Lounge because
on more than one occasion the CAM
part of the neon sign has burned out
leaving PUS LOUNGE.
To complicate things further, there
are those streets in Bonnie Brae. Do
they go north and south or east and
west like normal streets do?
No they don't. They are curvier than
I know
Bonnie Brae
the Broncos cheerleaders, and just as
likely to leave you confused.
One street that actually makes sense is
Bonnie Brae’s main street, also known as
Bonnie Brae Boulevard. The thing that's
great about the Boulevard is that it
truly is a Boulevard, lined with trees as
any proper Boulevard should be.
I once wrote in the Post about Jim
Gobert, longtime owner of Bonnie Brae
Flowers at 747 S. University. He started
working for his parents at the store when
he was a kid, wound up owning it and—
after many years—he closed that store,
turned off the familiar sign shining onto
University Boulevard and moved on to
his other location on E. Evans.
I can understand leaving one thing you
love and moving on to another, but before anyone in or around sweet little
Bonnie Brae makes a big decision, I suggest spending some time doing some
serious pondering at the Bonnie Brae
venue of their choice.
Mine would be the Pus Lounge.
Letter from the
President
I am using my column this time to let
you know that I am no longer going to
include my President’s letter in the
quarterly newsletter. We have an abundance of quality material to include and
many wonderful advertisers (some of
whom have advertised for years and
others who are new to this issue). They
would love more space. The BBNA
board has agreed that the cover can be
used for timely news items that relate
to our neighborhood, community and
metro area. This will free up valuable
space for our advertisers.
Since I don’t want to give up my
column entirely, I will continue to write
my letter and post it on the Bonnie
Brae website. We are working hard to
continually update the website and
make it a valuable resource for our
neighbors and beyond. I hope you will
make it a point to visit the site regularly
as we post important dates, e-versions
of the newsletters, valuable links, and
much more. Please visit
www.bonniebraeneighborhood.org.
On a personal note: I hope you all
enjoyed the mild winter. In spite of the
dry weather, the yards, trees and flowers are looking quite spectacular
throughout our neighborhood. Well
done!
Your Pres,
Lynn
Be sure to mark your
calendars for the annual
Bonnie Brae picnic on
Sunday, Sept 9th. It’s a
great opportunity to chat with
neighbors, meet new neighbors,
enjoy a free lunch, drinks, music,
raffle, and games.
Bonnie Brae Neighborhood
Association
Board of Directors & Steering
Committee:
President
Lynn Crist
303-887-0630
[email protected]
Bonnie Brae Board
Meetings
Vice-President
Evan Anderman
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. The board meets quarterly on the
third Wednesday.
Treasurer
Barbara Drews
303-733-1995
Secretary
Renee Arrington
Newsletter Editor
Mike Slattery
303-722-6856
[email protected]
Technology Director
David Anderson
[email protected]
Zoning & Variances
Greg VanBuskirk
303-753-1485
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD
NEIGHBORS…
to serve on the Board of Directors for the
BBNA. The Board meets four times a year,
publishes this newsletter and puts on the
annual picnic. If you would like to help,
please contact our current president Lynn
Crist.
Wed. August 15th
Wed. November 14th
Annual Picnic and Neighborhood
Meeting, Sunday September 9th
To confirm location and time of
these meetings, please contact Lynn
Crist.
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].
Past President
Mary Broere
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
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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
Sept 7, 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
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Street Maintenance ....................... (720) 865-6855
To report potholes, damaged streets or alleys,
inoperable traffic signals, etc.
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In Memory
Gene S Wilson, 1943 - 2012
On Tuesday, May 30th we lost a cornerstone resident and
business leader of the Bonnie Brae community. Gene
was a Denver native and the proud owner of Bonnie Brae
Conoco. Gene owned and operated the Conoco for the
past 43 years which has been family run since 1942.
Gene's son and wife will take over the business and continue on the family tradition. Gene loved the Bonnie Brae
community so much that he moved back into the
neighborhood in 1991 which was coincidentally the same
street he grew up on as a child. Gene is survived by his
beloved wife, Lynn of 46 years, his children, Ken, Kristie, Kelly, and his two adored grandchildren, Julia and
Jacob; who he viewed as his greatest accomplishment in
life, and couldn't be more proud of them all.
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740 S. University Blvd.
303.777.2262 Fax 303.777.7335
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MONEY MATTERS
Gen X’ers Must Juggle
a Variety of Financial
Issues
If you’re part of “Generation X” —
the age cohort born between the mid1960s and the early 1980s — you’re
probably in one of the busiest phases
of your life, as you’re well into your
working years and, at the same time,
busy raising a family. But just as
you’re “multi-tasking” in your life,
you’ll also need to address multiple
financial goals.
In seeking to accomplish your key
objectives, you may be asking yourself
a variety of questions, including the
following:
 Should
I contribute as much as
possible to my IRA and 401(k)? In
a word, yes. Your earnings on a
traditional Individual Retirement
Account (IRA) and a 401(k) grow
on a tax-deferred basis, so your
money can accumulate faster than
it would if placed in an investment
on which you paid taxes every
year. Plus, since you typically
make 401(k) contributions with
pretax dollars, the more you contribute, the lower your taxable
income. And your traditional IRA
contributions may be taxdeductible, depending on your
income. If you meet income
guidelines, you can contribute to a
Roth IRA, which provides tax-free
earnings, provided you meet certain conditions.
dream of freeing ourselves from a
mortgage someday. So, as your career advances and your income rises,
you may wonder if you should make
bigger mortgage payments. On one
hand, there’s no denying the psychological benefits you’d receive from
paying off your mortgage. However,
you may want to consider putting
any extra money into your investment portfolio to help as you work
toward your retirement goals. Work
with your financial advisor to determine what may be most appropriate
for your portfolio.
 Do
I have enough insurance in place
to protect my family? You may hear
that you need seven or eight times
your annual income in life insurance,
but there’s really no “right” figure
for everyone. You may want to consult with a financial
advisor to determine how much
life insurance is
appropriate for
your needs.
 Am
I familiar with
my parents’ financial situation and
estate considerations? Now is the
time to communicate with your parents about a variety
of issues related to
 Should
I put away money for my
kids’ college education? It’s not
easy to fund your retirement accounts plus save money for your
children’s college education. Still,
college is expensive, so if you feel
strongly about helping to pay for
the high costs of higher education,
you may want to explore college
funding vehicles, such as a 529
plan, which offers tax advantages.
 Should
I pay down my mortgage
or invest those funds? Most of us
Jean Day Maschinot
2326 E. Exposition Ave.
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 722-8855
[email protected]
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their financial situation and estate
plans. The more you know, the better positioned you’ll be to provide
assistance and support if and when
it’s needed. Just to name one example, you should inquire of your parents if they’ve designated a durable
power of attorney to make financial
decisions for them in case they’re
ever incapacitated.
By answering these questions, you can
get a handle on all the financial issues
you face at your stage of life. It may
seem challenging, but taking the time
now can help you better position yourself
to reach your financial goals.
This article was written by Edward
Jones for use by Todd Young, your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
You’re in good hands.
James R. Krieg
Agency Owner
Chairman’s Inner Circle
Allstate Insurance Company
179 S. Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80246-1042
728 S. UNIVERSITY  DENVER  CO
Unusual Card, Gifts & Stationary
Printed Invitations
Laser Compatible Paper
Crane, Wm. Arthur, others
Office: (303) 871-8700
Fax:
(303) 722-2490
[email protected]
www.allstateagencies.com/jameskrieg
Shirley Smith
(303) 744-1642
Campus Lounge
701 S. University Boulevard
Denver, Colorado 80209
Ph: 303-722-9696
Fax: 303-733-5046
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Denver, CO 80222
(303) 691-9484
www.addisonauto.com/bbn
WRITE IT DOWN
The Bonnie Brae
neighborhood picnic is
Sunday, September 9th
“Your one-stop auto shop since 1982!”
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Complete Car Care Center
(All Work GUARANTEED)
BONNIE BRAE
CONOCO & ALIGNMENT
Managed by Same Family Since 1942
Gene Wilson
Rob Wilson
724 So. University Blvd
Denver, Colorado
303-744-0811
Quality auto repair at reasonable prices
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Dave Craven
Broker Associate
Office: (303) 320-1556
Direct: (303) 331-4513
Fax: (303) 320-1249
ALLEY ART
It’s sweeping the alleys!
http://www.bonniebraealleyart.com
Latest additions
"Road Trip"
The Dearing Family
"OM"
Rich & Terri Slivka
To find the locations of these pieces of
alley art, visit;
http://www.bonniebraealleyart.com
or you can just wander up and down the
alleys until you find them.
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS
The Bonnie Brae
neighborhood Picnic is
Sunday, September 9th
REAL ESTATE
By Susan DiLiberti
What a difference a year makes!
“The switch has been flipped” (quoting
one of my Bonnie Brae clients). A shortage of inventory and buyers out in force,
driven by low interest rates, pent-up demand and the realization that, yes, prices
in many neighborhoods have hit bottom,
with no where to go but up!
An April 19 article in The Denver Post
stated Denver is Number 2 in the nation
for the shortest length of time that a
home is listed before being sold – 33
days, far below the national
average of 89 days.
A recent news article on
CNN Money stated:
“Prices in the Mile High
City and it suburbs, which
didn’t experience the extreme booms or busts of
Phoenix or Las Vegas, rose
in December. Foreclosures
are ebbing and homes are
selling about 19% faster
than they were a year ago.
Money’s tour of our recovering market revealed that
the rebound is likely to
creep rather than surge
ahead. However, if you
price your home properly,
Susan M. DiLiberti
Broker Associate
Please send your BBNA Membership
Fee of $10 for the calendar year 2012
to:
Barb Drews
BBNA Treasurer
714 South Elizabeth Street
Denver, CO 80209
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]
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you can finally list your home with confidence that it can sell reasonably
quickly and close to your asking price.”
Bonnie Brae is no exception. It’s a
race to the finish line when new inventory comes to the market. A quick decision, good lender letter and down payment; a solid, no nonsense offer and perhaps you will be the lucky purchaser.
Quite a change from the past few years.
However, unlike markets of the past,
this one is a bit more informed and controlled. Buyers are savvy and willing to
wait for the right property. Homes must
be priced correctly, supported by comparable/recent sales, well maintained and
appointed and ready for the market. Or
they must be priced according to condi-
tion. if the home is marketed as an investment, scrape, or fixer-upper.
These MLS statistics reveal that
homes are ultimately selling at 88% of
their original list price and 98% of the
last listed price in Bonnie Brae. This
tells us that realistic pricing is a strong
component to an offer and ultimate sale.
We have lived in Bonnie Brae since
1998 and previously in Cory Merrill (aka
South Bonnie Brae). We are strong supporters of local Bonnie Brae merchants
and are volunteers and auction contributors to Cory Elementary. I welcome
your call 303-946-4530.
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.
RECYCLING
What to do with your
summer basil?
submitted by Shane Riedel
ROCKIES SLUGGER
GOES TO BAT FOR
BONNIE BRAE
RECYCLING EFFORT
In order to help Bonnie Brae residents to remember the numbers of the
plastics that can, indeed, go into the
recycling bin, Todd Helton has decided
to wear number 17 on his uniform.
That's right: It is now OK to recycle
plastic items that are numbered 1
through 7.
NEIGHBORHOOD
NOTES
One of our neighbors sent us a note that
reminds us to be cautious with our personal information.
Neighbors,
I just caught a guy walking up our alley rummaging through both trash and
recycle, looking for papers. not the usual
pick up old chairs or whatever, but looking specifically for papers. He had a few
papers in his hand which is why I confronted him. He just left without speaking.
I then saw him heading up the alley
directly in front of my house doing the
same thing. I called the police who came
surprisingly quickly.
They are now "on the prowl"...
Just an FYI to be careful of paperwork
thrown out....CC numbers, SS numbers
etc.
Basil Vinaigrette
from Food & Wine Magazine
Total time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1/3 cup
Ingredients:
1 small garlic clove
1 cup packed basil leaves, coarsely
chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
pinch of crushed red pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
In a food processor, pulse the garlic until
chopped. Add the basil and pulse until
finely chopped. Add the oil, vinegar and
crushed red pepper and process until
smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Great served with burrata, cherry tomatoes and toasted bread.
Community Resources
Denver Botanic Gardens
http://www.botanicgardens.org/
Denver Rose Society
http://www.denverrosesociety.org/
Denver Urban Gardens
http://dug.org/
Rocky Mountain Chapter Herb Society
http://www.herbsociety.org/units/rockymountain.html
NancySanford
BB Picnic
Sunday
Sept 9
AN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
Denver: 303-584-0614
Vail: 970-476-7773
[email protected]
www.nancysanford.com
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New Restaurant
Dear Bonnie and Brae,
Once in a while I see dogs being
walked through our neighborhood, and
at times in our park, without being on a
leash. What are the laws regarding
having your dog on a leash?
Spot Wuffnger
Bonnie replies:
When you are out walking your dog
or have your dog outside with you it’s
important to keep them on a leash. It’s
the law. Denver Sec. 8-16 leash law
states it’s unlawful for any dog owner
to permit their dog to run at large. The
definition of running at large is (a) a
canine not on the owner’s premises and
not controlled by a leash or chain held
by the owner, possessor or keeper or an
agent, servant or member of immediate
family, or (b) on the premises of the
owner, but confined in such a way as to
allow the dog access to the public right
A new restaurant Grillin’ Wings &
Things is planning to open at 723 S.
University. They will serve a variety of
grilled chicken and pork wings (I suppose from pigs that can fly) and other
tasty items. There will be a public hearing on their liquor license application on
Thursday July 5, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
Bonnie Brae Picnic
Sunday, September 9
Make a note,
write it down,
it’s the best event,
for miles around.
Walk there, crawl there, drive your car.
There’s no excuse, it’s not that far.
Burgers, hot dogs, grilled with care,
We’d love to have you. See you there!
of way.
Brae replies:
If animal control discovers a dog without a leash, his owner can be given a fine
of $80 and court costs. A second offense
will cost the dog
owner $105. Repeat offenders of
the leash law will
be fined up to
$700. That would
buy a lot of puppy
chow.
The only times
dogs can be off
leash in Denver is
at one of the nine
dog parks. Bonnie Brae Park is
not one of them.
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
If you would like to be included please send your
contact information to [email protected].
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