PRESIDENT`S LETTER - Beaverdale Neighborhood Association

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Spring Issue Vol. 10, Issue 2
BNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT: SEAN BAGNIEWSKI, 556-9111,
PRESIDENT@BEAVERDALE.ORG
VICE PRESIDENT: KARINA WARD, 414-803-2394,
VICEPRESIDENT@BEAVERDALE.ORG
TREASURER: CECE IBSON, 255-9910,
TREASURER@BEAVERDALE.ORG
SECRETARY: ERIK RENO, 201-5661,
SECRETARY@BEAVERDALE.ORG
EUGENE BUCKMILLER, 255-7185,
BNABOARD4@BEAVERDALE.ORG
MIKE MCCARTHY, 277-6776,
WILL MORRIS, 321-5424,
MARLYN FREESE, 274-0707,
SAM RENO,
PHIL JAMES,
KRISTEN BOSCH, 619-9507,
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 MAY 7, JUN. 4, JUL. 2,
AND AUG 7, 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,
Nothing says spring like our annual
Beaverdale Easter Egg Hunt and this year's event
was bigger than ever before. Thank you to event
captain, Debra Prentice, and all the team who
helped out. We had twice as many prizes, twice as
many eggs, and a new Easter Bunny this year. The
hundreds of smiling kids show exactly what our
volunteers can do. Many people think that to be
active in the neighborhood they have to dedicate
too much of their time. The Egg Hunt team was
able to organize the event without any meetings
and many of the volunteers only work on this
event each year. Truly, volunteering in Beaverdale
can be as much or as little as you'd like it to be.
I'm sure you've noticed that increasing the
number of volunteers for events and for our
committees has been a major push for the board this
year. That goes hand in hand with our other goal of
making sure that our events are some of the best in
the city. As you'll see in this issue, we're proud to
announce an impressive line-up of events ahead of us
for the spring and summer. We've got new captains
and volunteers working on many of the events now.
I can't wait to see what they do this year.
As we look to the future, I can't think of
another time when we've had this many reasons to
be hopeful. Houses for sale are selling within days.
Moore Elementary will be reopening soon. That
means that the Des Moines School Board is betting
on continued growth in Northwest Des Moines.
More importantly, it means that we have even more
quality educational options for our students. Along
with these green shoots, property values have increased
county-wide for the first time in years. That surely is
a sign of improvement, albeit a bittersweet one as the
new assessments are rolling out.
With the economy starting to get better
throughout Des Moines, it's still more important
than ever to support our local Beaverdale
businesses. The Streetscape project is continuing
through this spring and parking and travel
around it will be tricky. The city is committed
to helping us get the word out on the schedules
and we need to continue to be committed to
frequenting our businesses. Beaverdale wouldn't
be Beaverdale without them.
Finally, the alarm bells can officially be called
off about Beaverdale, Pennsylvania. We announced
in early April that their city served notice on our
neighborhood for trademark infringement for using
their name. Early April, of course, meant that it was
an April Fools' Day joke. We were delighted to see
that our newfound friends in Pennsylvania got in
on the gag. You can see all of the conversations on
the neighborhood Facebook page.
If there’s ever anything your Beaverdale
Neighborhood Association can do for you, don’t
hesitate to let me know at president@beaverdale.org
or 515-556-9111.
Sean Bagniewski,
BNA President
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ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
@ BEAVERDALE PARK
As the brisk spring morning air began to lift, giggles and squeaks
could be heard filling the lawns of Beaverdale Park. On Saturday, April
4th, Beaverdale hosted another successful Easter Egg Hunt! With
strollers, wagons and bicycles on the move, somewhere around 300
families showed up for the annual Beaverdale Easter Egg Hunt.
"Hunt" is really an overstatement, though. The fun-filled family
event is more like a "scramble", no pun intended, as children line
up around a flagged-off area, eying the prize-filled eggs which are
scattered across the grass. Easter baskets in hand, the kids wait eagerly
with only minutes to devise their strategies before the sound of the
horn...And they're off!
Kids were grouped into three different age brackets; under 3 years
old, 3 to 5 years old, and 6 to 10 years old. Each group had its own
area for gathering eggs and its own selection of prize goodies. After all
the eggs had been claimed by the participants, children began popping
them open to find their prizes. Eggs mostly contained pieces of candy and
small trinkets, but those who were lucky enough to pick up an egg with
a numbered token inside, got to take a bigger prize from the prize tables.
Prior to the egg hunts, the Easter Bunny was spotted taking
photos with kids and playing in the park!
Although the scurry for eggs and rush to claim prizes only
lasted around 20 minutes, the event was another huge success.
Thank you to Debra Prentice for being our Event Captain and
to our neighborly volunteers for putting together (and cleaning
up after) such an awesome event that is loved by all. Thanks also
to everyone who came out to participate and enjoy the festivities!
If you would like to get involved with Beaverdale's Annual
Easter Egg Hunt in 2016, or sponsor eggs or prizes, we would
love to have your help. Please contact Debra Prentice at
debraprentice@msn.com if you have questions or want to volunteer!
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VOLUNTEERS COME TOGETHER
ON REBUILDING TOGETHER'S
NATIONAL REBUILDING DAY
On Saturday, May 2nd, 2015, the BNA participated in Rebuilding
Together's National Rebuilding Day event. BNA volunteers made
home repairs for Paula McArthur and her husband, Ruben Luna, of
2421 46th Street, Des Moines. Repairs included re-caulking around
windows and the bathroom tub, plus some work replacing boards on
the front and back decks of the family's home. House Captain, Jake
Ward, who has carpentry experience, led the volunteer work crews.
What is Rebuilding Together? Rebuilding Together ("R.T.") is
a non-profit agency that helps families in need with home renovations
and repairs. R.T. focuses on elderly and disabled homeowners, and
those on limited incomes who lack the resources to make home repairs
on their own. The organization's goal is to ensure that all homeowners
live in a safe and healthy home. More information is available online at:
rebuildingtogether.org and rebuildingtogetherdm.wordpress.com.
How can you help? National Rebuilding Day happens annually
on the first Saturday in May. Every year, we ask for 30 volunteers to help
us make home repairs for one of our Beaverdale neighbors in need. You
don't have to have construction experience to help– just come with an
open heart and a willingness to work and learn. You will find the work
rewarding, and you'll also meet a lot of great neighbors at the event.
Shifts typically run from 8am-Noon and from Noon - 4pm, with a light
lunch provided. Volunteers are welcome to work one or both shifts. If
you can participate in 2016, please contact Sasha Kamper at 515-2790410 or mikesashakamper1@msn.com.
Can't work, but still want to help? If you are unable to volunteer
for Rebuilding Day, but still want to support the project, the BNA will
accept monetary donations to offset sponsorship costs, and /or food
for the volunteers on Rebuilding Day. Please contact Sasha Kamper to
donate (515-279-0410 or mikesashakamper1@msn.com).
Rebuilding Day is a chance to see Beaverdale at its best--where the
community comes together to help neighbors in need and to make our
community a safer, more attractive place. Don't miss this chance to
make a difference in your own back yard. Volunteer or donate today!
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BNA QUARTERLY MEETING
WITH CHIEF DANA WINGERT
JOIN US ON TUES., MAY 12TH
The Public Affairs Committee of the BNA would like to
invite you to our second quarterly meeting of 2015 on Tuesday,
May 12th. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. and be held at
the Northwest Community Center, located at 5110 Franklin
Ave. The main speaker will be Des Moines' new Police Chief,
Dana Wingert. We have also secured Lisa Acheson, who has a
yoga studio in Beaverdale, and a representative from Vintage
Cooperative has also agreed to give a quick update on their
construction timeline and resident commitments. Chef's
Kitchen will provide light refreshments.
WHAT: BNA QUARTERLY MEETING
SPEAKERS: DANA WINGERT, DES MOINES POLICE CHIEF;
LISA ACHESON YOGA; VINTAGE COOPERATIVE
WHEN: 7:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 12TH, 2015
WHERE: NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER,
5110 FRANKLIN AVE., DES MOINES
BEAVERDALE FARMERS MARKET
OPENS TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND
Get ready for season four
of the Beaverdale Farmers
Market, opening on the first
Tuesday in June from 4:307:30 PM. You don’t have to
curl up on the couch and binge
on this production, because it
rolls out every week at the same
time and place! Our 16-week
run promises to bring you
great food and entertainment,
with a finale on September 15. The market will feature
a variety of prepared foods,
produce and craft vendors,
plus a great lineup of live music
each week. The market site is the same as last year, at 3422 Beaver
Avenue. Parking is at Boesen the Florist and behind the market space.
We welcome and encourage volunteers interested in helping in
any way with the market to contact us as soon as possible to help
with pre-season planning and market operations. Please email us at
info@beaverdalefarmersmarket.org or contact Jane at 515-238-3245.
Visit us on Facebook (facebook.com/BeaverdaleFarmFest),
where we keep up with neighborhood and food news. Our website,
beaverdalefarmersmarket.org, includes a music and activities calendar,
the list of vendors and photos from past years markets– check
it out! Join us on June 2nd as we ‘Plant the Seed!’ for a
fresh, local season of good things.
GRASS SEATS CINEMA
THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH
BEAVERDALE BEAUTIFICATION
FLOWER PLANTING DAY
FRIDAY, MAY 15TH, 4 P.M.
On Friday, May 15th, the BNA Beautification Committee will
be picking up flowers grown by the city of Des Moines to be used to
plant in our neighborhood pots in the business area, and in the beds
of the Urbandale median. Come help us beautify Beaverdale on
Friday afternoon, starting at 4 PM. We will meet in the southeast
corner of the Ace Hardware parking lot, with our flowers, fertilizer,
watering cans, and trowels. If you would like to join us, contact
Nancy Dunbar at nsdunbar@juno.com or 255-2671 or JUST
COME and we'll let you play in the dirt.
Our next great Beaverdale Event will be Grass Seats Cinema
on June 11th in Ashby Park. Our featured movie this year is “Up,”
one of the most beloved Pixar movies by those young and those
young at heart. All ages are welcome, and pets too! Bring your own
lawn chairs and picnic blankets, and feel free to pack some snacks
too. If you'd like to help out with this event, or any others, please
contact Tracy French at tlfrench12@gmail.com. Volunteers are
needed and very much appreciated!
FEATURING
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BEAVERDALE PRESENTS
METRO ARTS JAZZ IN JULY
FRIDAY, JULY 31ST
ENJOY BEAVERDALE'S
CHARMING GARDENS
SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH
Be sure to circle Saturday, June 13th on your calendar to
take a walk through some of Beaverdale's charming gardens. Our
neighborhood not only boasts of its charming brick homes; we
have avid gardeners who love to grow things. You will see front
yard gardens, back yard gardens, container gardens, flower gardens,
veggie gardens, tiny gardens, expansive gardens, old established
gardens, and newly planted gardens.
The gardens will be open for visitors from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.,
rain or shine. Tickets ($7) that include a description of each garden
and a map of their location will be available for purchase at several
local Beaverdale businesses including: Backcountry Outfitters,
Beaverdale Books, Boesen's the Florist, Grounds for Celebration,
and O'Donnell Ace Hardware. Plan to take a walk, ride a bike or
hop in the car to enjoy the Beaverdale Garden Walk. If you have
questions about our garden walk, want to volunteer to help, or
have a suggestion for a future garden, contact Nancy Dunbar at
255-2671 or nsdunbar@juno.com.
On July 31st, we’re teaming up with Des
Moines Metro Arts and some of our surrounding
neighborhoods to host Jazz in July. The Scott Davis
Quartet and Christopher the Conquered have both agreed to
perform. Kevin Geiken will be captaining this event and we’re
looking to try a lot of new things this year. That means that
planning early will be more important than ever. If you’d like to
be part of the group organizing Jazz in July or just to help out that
day, contact Kevin at kgeiken@gmail.com.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH
Our last summer event will be National Night Out on August
4th in front of Snookie’s. We’ll be asking the Isiserettes to perform
and we’ll also have visits from Disney princesses and the Des Moines
Police Department throughout the evening. Kids can enjoy a bounce
house, performing clowns, Snookie's ice cream and more! Our Public
Affairs committee, lead by Will Morris and Sasha Kamper, will be
coordinating the event. Contact Will at williamdeanmorris@gmail.
com if you have any new ideas for this year or would like to help out.
BEAVERDALE MEGA SCRUB DAY
FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH
SCRUB stands for SPRING CLEANUP to REDUCE URBAN
BLIGHT. It is the City's mission to enhance neighborhoods by
allowing residents an opportunity to remove yard waste and debris
from homes and yards to reduce blighted areas. Once again, the
City of Des Moines will hold several SCRUB days in 2015. The
Beaverdale Mega SCRUB will run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Saturday, June 20 at Polk County River Place, 2339 Euclid Ave. You
will need to bring a photo ID or a current utility bill. This event is
free for residents; no commercial haulers.
Items accepted are trash containers, general trash including
furniture, lawn mowers without fluids, televisions, computers, tires
and appliances. Yard waste will still need to go to the Compost Center.
The City will have the Hazardous Waste Collection Trailer at each
Mega SCRUB. Items accepted are: aerosols, antifreeze, cell phones,
fertilizers, glues, light bulbs, oil filters, oil based paints, pesticides, pool
chemicals, rust removers, shellac and stains, acids/bases, batteries,
drain and liquid cleaners, floor care products, gasoline and kerosene,
motor oil, oven cleaner, petroleum based adhesives, poison, roofing
tar, thermostats and thermometers and sharps.
The following items are still not accepted at any of the Mega
SCRUBs in 2015: compost materials, ammunition/explosives,
fire extinguishers, latex paint, radioactive materials, electronics,
asbestos, propane cylinders and pharmaceuticals.
In addition to the SCRUB locations, the Transfer
Station (4198 Delaware) and the Compost Center (1601
Harriett) will be open from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. You can also find
more information about this SCRUB date and additional
SCRUB dates around Des Moines on the City website at:
www.dmgov.org/Departments/PublicWorks/Pages/SCRUBEvents.aspx.
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TREES MAKE GREAT NEIGHBORS
BECOME A TREEKEEPER
When asked to draw a picture of an ideal neighborhood, most people
will draw a scene that includes mature trees, colorful flowers, children
playing, and people talking with their neighbors. Some may even include
birds, butterflies, and a squirrel or two. While some of these preferences may
be shaped by cultural influences, there is growing research that indicates
these individuals are tapping into an innate need to be connected to nature
and the natural environment. Well-treed neighborhoods, like Beaverdale,
are vital to our health, well-being, and the vitality of our community.
According to United States Forest Service calculations of Midwest
trees, in a year’s time, 100 mature trees catch 216,200 gallons of rainwater,
absorb 37 tons of carbon dioxide, and remove 259 pounds of air pollutants
that can trigger health problems such as asthma. Homes with mature trees
can save 20% on annual cooling costs and have 10-15% higher property
values. Further, shopping districts with established trees see people making
longer, more frequent shopping trips and, on average, spending 12%
more for goods. With the astonishing benefits that trees provide, and
in the face of Emerald Ash Borer, it is essential that we care for our
existing trees and continue to plant more trees in our neighborhood.
Luckily, Beaverdale has over 10 TreeKeepers trained who are the
“eyes and ears” for the neighborhood’s trees. These trained volunteers
took part in nine hours of classroom training, provided by Trees
Forever and the City of Des Moines, where they learned in-depth
information about urban tree conditions and stressors, benefits of trees,
tree identification, proper tree planting, and tree maintenance. The
TreeKeepers have also participated in many tree care and tree planting
events across the city including a tree planting along Beaver Avenue.
You too can help care for Beaverdale’s trees. Consider joining
the Beaverdale Beautification Committee. Water a thirsty tree this
summer. Call the City’s 24-hour Public Works customer service
number (283-4950) if you see a tree in need of help or if you want
a tree planted in the parkway in front of your house. Become a
TreeKeeper. With your help, our neighborhood’s trees will grow
and thrive for years to come! Contact Leslie Berckes, Beaverdale
neighbor and Trees Forever Program Manager, at 681-2295 with
questions about how you can help care for Beaverdale’s trees.
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twenty-four year veteran of the department,
and has served in every division as he moved
through the ranks of the organization. Chief Police Chief, Dana Wingert
Wingert’s previous assignment was as the
Police Major in the Operations Division, where he was responsible for
police patrol, Neighborhood Based Service Delivery, Metro Star, traffic
and parking unit, K-9, Airport Security, and school resource officers.
Dana began his law enforcement career with the City of Des
Moines in December of 1991 as a Police Officer. He was promoted
to Senior Police Officer in February of 1995; then Police Sergeant in
May of 2000; Police Lieutenant in January of 2005, Police Captain
in September of 2007 and Police Major in February 2011.
Dana has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice
from Grandview University in Des Moines, Iowa. He is also a
graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Police Executive
Training Program at Boston University.
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MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
"NEWEST" SCHOOL IN DSM
RE-OPENS AUGUST 2015
When Moore Elementary School re-opens in August, 2015,
many students will have 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. Moore Elementary School is located just a
couple of blocks west of Beaverdale at 3716 50th Street.
While Moore served the community for nearly a half-century as
an elementary school, it closed in 2007 due to declining enrollment.
The building was then a “swing school,” providing a temporary
location for schools undergoing renovations, and most recently was
home to Scavo High School. Scavo moved to newly renovated space at
Central Campus in January. However, 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.
Today, Moore is in the midst of a $6.6 million renovation.
When its doors open in August, the school building will have been
upgraded throughout, including the latest technology, energy and
safety features in the district. A new gymnasium will also be a
major addition to the school.
After it re-opens, the school will begin 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. Both Meredith Middle
School and Hoover High School, which Moore students would go
on to attend, are IB World Schools.
The principal at Moore will be Beth Sloan, who has led nearby
Hillis Elementary School since July 2005.
“This is not only a very exciting opportunity for me but, more
importantly, an exciting opportunity for the community and the
neighborhood as we re-open an elementary school,” said Sloan.
“There will be some terrific educational options, including our
work to pursue the International Baccalaureate program, which
will be provided to our students and families.”
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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Everybody Wins! Iowa is a literacy and mentoring nonprofit in Des Moines with a mission to increase children’s chances
for success in school and life through one-to-one reading and
mentoring experiences. We do this through our signature Power
Lunch program by matching caring community volunteers with
struggling elementary-aged students and inviting them into the
student’s school once a week during lunchtime to read aloud
together and get excited about learning. These relationships
foster good attitudes toward reading and positively impact each
student’s academic and social life.
Tabatha Lamb, a volunteer reading mentor in Indianola,
Iowa reflects on her experiences with the Power Lunch
program: “I love reading, and I thought it would be fun to
share that love with a kid in the area and it has been a blast;
he is a great kid, and he cracks me up! I pick a book, and he
picks a book, so you might have a book about superheroes
or sharks--you just never know! I don't live near any of
my family, and I miss the energy and fun-loving nature of
hanging out with kids. The Power Lunch program allows me
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If you or someone you know would like to mentor a child
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
SALWEEN THAI
RESTAURANT
accommodate larger parties for all occasions such as birthdays,
anniversaries, graduations, and more.
In December of 2014, with a desire to branch out into the
city of Des Moines, and with the help of close family and friends,
we opened our 3rd Salween Thai Restaurant on Douglas Avenue.
Our Des Moines restaurant operates with the same philosophy
as our other locations, offering great taste, fresh ingredients, and
most importantly, the same family business oriented values and
services in our small and cozy café type restaurant. We are hoping
to replicate the success of our first Salween Thai.
Some may find it interesting that we are not Thai by decent,
but that we come here as refugees from Thailand, known as the
Karen ethnics. Our goal is to bring a few popular, and the most
authentic, Thai dishes to town. We can assure you that our dishes
are not the typical generic Thai dishes. If you have ever been to
Thailand, you will feel like you've never left. We intend to let you
experience the flavor of Thailand with the influence of Karen and
South East Asia through our dishes! We hope you are up to the
challenge of going on a taste-bud adventure with us.
Our goal is simply to
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authentic taste of Thai food in town. If you love spicy food, we can
go as high as you want; our spice level is not a typical 1-5 scale, but
1-10 chili/spiciness. So make your choice, and we will make your
visit worth it. We are here 6 days a week from Monday-Saturday.
We welcome all visitors.
Our first Salween Thai Restaurant and Grocery was founded
on NW Radial Hwy in Omaha, NE in 2012 by the Yoshu Win
family. The Omaha World-Herald reviewed our restaurant three
months later and we soon became well known throughout the
great city of Omaha, Nebraska. The following year, we were rated
as one of the top three restaurants in the city. Our customers have
fallen in love with our fresh, healthy and delicious Thai cuisine.
In November of 2014, the 2nd Salween Thai and Grocery
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
AMANDA NAGLE
BEAVERDALE NEIGHBOR
Amanda Nagle grew up on the south side
of Chicago and attended college at St. Ambrose
University. There she met her husband, Dave,
who "had a big truck, 5 o'clock shadow, and
a super cute puppy." Amanda always had an
adventurous side and wanted to meet new people;
so, after her Sophomore year, she and Dave
moved to Colorado, where they could enjoy life
outdoors and live independently, far from home. The couple enjoyed
biking, skiing, and visiting national parks--Colorado seemed like the
perfect place to explore! In Colorado, Dave gave Amanda a tandem
bicycle as a wedding gift: it was a black, white and teal-striped Schwinn,
with a basket on the back-end. They spent their time biking around
the little town they called home; visiting friends, complete with beer in
the basket. The Nagles still own that bike today, but the beer basket has
long since been replaced with kiddie seat.
After having their daughter, Lyla, Amanda and Dave moved to
Des Moines. They specifically chose Des Moines, because it was close
to family, but unlike Chicago, the traffic was manageable. The Nagles
purchased a house just outside of Beaverdale, and Amanda is now
an active volunteer, both in the BNA, where she serves on the Public
Affairs Committee, and in the Merle Hay Neighborhood Association,
where she serves as Membership Chair. In Beaverdale, Amanda has
helped renovate a home for the BNA's 2014 Rebuilding Day project,
and has helped plan contractor fairs and walked door-to-door with
fliers to raise awareness of the Neighborhood Financing Corp.
forgivable loan program. She also sponsored the bounce house for the
BNA's 2014 National Night Out event.
In addition to raising her daughter and volunteering,
Amanda works as a Realtor for Century 21 Signature Real Estate
(Amanda@c21sre.com 515.745.2362). Amanda didn't start in real
estate; originally she worked as a vet tech, as her passion was
DON'T MISS THE
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CARNIVAL
May 15th, 2015 • 5-8 p.m. • School Grounds
FOOD, FUN, FRIENDS & FAMILY!
The PTA is raising funds to make the school
playground an amazing & fun place for everyone
in our community. For details or to volunteer,
contact Jennifer Weir at jepsr4grlz@gmail.com.
The PTA's
Largest
Fundraise
of the Yea r
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emergency medicine and she still has a soft spot for animals today.
But, Amanda and Dave wanted to create an incredible future for Lyla;
so, Amanda earned her real estate license and started her business in
2013. "I always had an interest in real estate," Amanda reflects, "initially
I didn't have the guts to strike it out on my own. But ultimately, I knew I
wanted to create my own business and help everyone achieve what I still
consider to be the American dream of home ownership, no matter what
your circumstances."
Amanda's achievements speak for themselves. She won Century
21 Signature Real Estate's "Rookie of the Year Award" this year. Her
brokers chose Amanda based on her passion for the industry, her desire
to achieve a healthy work/life balance, and her community involvement. Amanda is proud of her award and has a litany of humorous stories
about what she has done to help her clients buy or sell homes (ranging
from the benign, like pet sitting, to making "less-than-polite" phone
calls in order to get bank liens released to achieve on-time closings). "If
nothing else, I'm brazen," Amanda laughs. "My colleagues jokingly call
me a potty-mouth, but I like to be seen as an advocate for my clients-and for anyone who doesn't have the means to speak for themselves."
Amanda and Dave have really embraced their Des Moines lifestyle.
They are currently renovating their bathroom, and Dave plowed up part
of their back yard two years ago to plant a garden. Amanda swears that,
"This year we're tearing up that weed pit and going to make something
grow!" Among some of her favorite Beaverdale events are the BNA
Easter Egg Hunt (which she describes as a less violent version of the
Hunger Games) and the Beaverdale Fall Festival. "I love the idea that
you can barricade the streets for a couple days, bring in rides for the kids,
and parents can relax and have a couple drinks with their neighbors. Even when I was in Chicago," Amanda recalls, "my neighborhood
had that same sense of community. That's what I want my daughter
to remember about home." When asked about her favorite Beaverdale
restaurant, Amanda chose a safe answer--cautious not to offend any
of Beaverdale's sit-down eateries. "It's pretty hard to top the atmosphere
at Snookies. We walk the dogs there for their puppy cones, and they
are in heaven!" Welcome back to the Midwest, Amanda & Dave, and
thanks for being active members of our community!
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CALENDAR
STORY TIME AT THE
FRANKLIN AVENUE LIBRARY
Mondays, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool Story Time,
Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.
Baby Rhyme Time
Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Crafty Readers
Wednesdays, 10:15 & 10:50 a.m.
Toddler Story Time
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
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STORYBOOK TIME AT
BEAVERDALE BOOKS
Every Thursday, 11:00 a.m.
Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave.
279-5400 | beaverdalebooks.com
WRITER'S GROUP
First Tuesday
Every Month, 7:00 p.m.
Join this group of writers to
discuss writing, publishing,
promoting and all the ins and
outs of the book world. The
group is led by local mystery
author Jerry Hooten.
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Fourth Tuesday
BOOK BROWSERS CLUB
Second Thursday
SECOND SATURDAY
BOOK CLUB
Second Saturday
Every Month, 11:00 a.m.
FRANKLIN AVENUE LIBRARY
BOOK SALE
Friday, May 8, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Franklin Avenue Library
Book Sale ends on Friday, May 8,
so everything must go. Come in
and fill a bag for a buck!
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FURRY TALES
Saturday, May 9, 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m.
Stop by the library to sign up
for a ten-minute slot to read a
favorite story to therapy dog
Scout. Sharing stories with Scout
is a fantastic way to practice
reading skills and make a furry
friend at the same time.
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MEET THE AUTHOR KAREN HUTZEL
Saturday, May 9, 1:00 p.m.
“The Adventures of Chico the
House Mouse” and “Macon the
Monkey Goes to Kindergarten”
FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOK
DISCUSSIONS
Monday, May 11, 1:00 p.m.
IOWA GOLD STAR MUSEUM
Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.
Michael W. Vogt, curator for the
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
at Camp Dodge, will give us a
slide show tour featuring images
of exhibits and interesting artifacts
found in the museum's collection.
is bordered by Forestdale Drive
to 41st Street, from Forest
Avenue to Germania/Maquoketa
Drive.) Signs will be posted
at neighborhood entrances;
additional details will be available
on Craigslist on sale day.
TEEN SUMMER SNACKS
WITH POLK COUNTY
EXTENSION & OUTREACH
Monday, Jun. 8, 4:00 p.m.
FREE ADVICE FOR
Join us as our special guests
YOUR DEVICE
from Polk County Extension &
Get the lowdown on your library's Outreach share some fun and easy
downloadables! Contact the library ideas for snacks you can make
yourself. This program is for kids
for details. Registration required.
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave. going into grades six through
twelve and requires preregistration.
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m.
Featuring Leon Logothetis, author
of “The Kindness Diaries: One
Man’s Quest to Ignite Goodwill and
Transform Lives Around the World”.
Partial book proceeds and total sales
for the evening will be donated to the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
279-5400 | beaverdalebooks.com IOWA COUNTRY SCHOOL
MILESTONES
Friday, Jun. 5, 1:00 p.m.
Local historian Bill Sherman will
talk about the history of one-room
schoolhouses in the Hawkeye State.
His program reviews important
dates and persons who had a
significant impact on country
schooling in Iowa and the nation.
It also examines how teachers were
trained to teach in country schools.
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SUPER BUGS WITH THE ISU
INSECT ZOO
Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Our friends from the ISU
Insect Zoo will be bringing
their amazing bugs back to the
library. Their LIVE insects will
be on display, so stop by and
get up-close and personal with
spiders, beetles, and other bugs.
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ARTSY KIDS PROGRAMS
Wednesday, Jun. 10, 3:00 p.m.
Superhero log design w/ Perler Beads
"The Ocean at the End of the Lane"
Architecture for Kids
by Neil Gaiman.
Superhero Crafts
"Wives of Los Alamos"
Wednesday, Jul. 8, 3:00 p.m.
by Tarashea Nesbit.
Make a Mini-Ninja
Tuesday, Jun. 9, 6:30 p.m.
"The Pearl That Broke Its Shell"
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave. These programs are for 3rd - 8th
graders and require preregistration.
by Nadia Hashimi
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Monday, Jul. 6, 1:00 p.m.
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GARAGE SALE
by Cristina Henriquez.
MEET THE AUTHOR Saturday Jun. 6,
Tuesday, Jul. 14, 6:30 p.m.
FOOD NETWORK STAR
"My Name Is Mary Sutter" by Robin 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
SIMON MAJUMDAR
Oliveira (All Iowa Reads 2015 selection). It’s a Forestdale neighborhoodThursday, Jun. 11, 6:30 p.m.
wide
garage
sale
event!
A
number
Copies of the books are available
“Fed, White, and Blue: Finding
of
Forestdale
neighbors
will
at the Information Desk.
America with My Fork”
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave. hold garage sales on Saturday,
June 6th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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(The Forestdale neighborhood
"Little Mercies"
by Heather Grudenkauf.
2015
TEEN CRAFT
Comic Book Crafts
MEET THE AUTHOR ANDREW KNAPP
“Find Momo”
Unmask a Work of Art
Kids going into grades six through
twelve will get to create their own
masterpiece using canvas, paint, and
tape. Make sure to dress to get messy!
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TEEN MINUTE-TO-WIN-IT
GAMES
Are you fast enough to be a
winner? The pressure is on as
UPWARDS BASKETBALL CAMP you race to complete a number
Monday, Jun. 15 - Thursday, Jun. 18, of silly and ridiculous challenges
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
in under a minute. Prizes will be
Kindergarten through 6th graders awarded to the winners.
will experience skill development; Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
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games and scrimmages; Biblical
messages; and the chance to form
AMAZING OWLS –
meaningful relationships with
PRESENTED BY SOAR
coaches and fellow participants.
Contact Tracy Griess for details.
Do you want to see a real, live owl
First Federated Church,
in the library? Then come and
4801 Franklin Ave.
learn all about owls at this special
255-2122 | firstfederated.org
program presented by SOAR
FIREFIGHTER SHOW & TELL (Saving Our Avian Resources), a
local raptor rescue organization.
Join our neighborhood firefighters Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave.
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as they show us what it takes to
do their job. Get a chance to see
DEBBIE DOO WOP AND
the equipment they use & take a
DYNAMITE DAN
look around their fire truck. This
program will be in the library
Come to the library for a special
parking lot. If it rains, we will
begin in the library meeting room. musical performance by Debbie
Franklin Library, 5000 Franklin Ave. Doo Wop and Dynamite Dan.
Their energetic and interactive
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concert will have you tapping your
MEET THE AUTHORS toes and dancing in your seat.
TOM WITOSKY AND
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MARC HANSEN
MEET THE AUTHOR “Equal Before the Law”
Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave. DASHA KELLY
279-5400 | beaverdalebooks.com Thursday, Jul. 2, 6:30 p.m.
FLYING PIG FIDDLE & BANJO
Saturday, Jun. 20, 2:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a performance of
Old-Time Southern Appalachian
String Band music. Find out
where sounds come from and
how instruments make music.
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SECRET AGENT 101
Do you have what it takes to be a
secret agent? Complete the activity
checkpoints and earn your secret agent
badge. Ages 5-10. Registration required.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Monday, Jul. 13 - Thursday, Jul. 17,
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Kids will experience God's Word
in surprising & unforgettable ways!
Each night will include a Bible Story,
music, games, snacks and FUN!
First Federated Church,
4801 Franklin Ave.
255-2122 | firstfederated.org
MEET THE AUTHOR - BOB SUREN
Saturday, Jul. 18, 2:00 p.m.
“Crate Digger: An Obsession with
Punk Records”
MEET THE AUTHOR JENNY MILCHMAN
Sunday, Jul. 19, 1:00 p.m.
MAKE YOUR MARK
IN THE SIDEWALK
“As Night Falls”
END OF SUMMER
READING CARNIVAL
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading
with a superhero themed carnival!
Enjoy games, prizes, a craft, & snacks.
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PRESERVATION 101
Mary Krisco from the ISU Extension
Office will present on home canning
and preserving. She will also bring
examples of the appliances, containers,
and utensils needed to get started.
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Tax ~ Accounting ~ Payroll
MoteCPA
2011 Beaver Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
515-271-8183
Dave@MoteCPA.com
Serving Beaverdale for 16 years
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 kmcgovern@trinemarketing.com.
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
• August 7, 2015 Issue | Ads due July 2, 2015
• November 6, 2015 Issue | Ads due Oct 2, 2015
• Feb. 8, 2016 Issue | Ads due Jan 4, 2016
• April 29, 2016 Issue | Ads due April 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).
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
nsdunbar@juno.com 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 bnaboard7@beaverdale.org
or Sasha Kamper at Mikesashakamper1@msn.com 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 tlfrench12@gmail.com.
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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 cmshfs@live.com.
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):
$
15.00 INDIVIDUAL
$
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
15
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 cmshfs@live.com
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.
TUESDAY, MAY 12TH, 7 P.M.
BNA QUARTERLY MEETING
WITH NEW DES MOINES
POLICE CHIEF, DANA WINGERT.
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED,
SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS!
FRIDAY, MAY 15TH, 4 P.M.
BEAVERDALE BEAUTIFICATION
FLOWER PLANTING DAY
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED,
SEE INSIDE FOR DETAILS!
PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR
BNA MEMBERSHIP IS CURRENT
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
For many of our residents, paid membership in the Beaverdale
Neighborhood Association 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 Beaverdale board members or volunteers are paid for their
service. 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 quarterly newsletter.
From the Forestdale 4th of July concert to the lighted wreaths
along Beaver Avenue during the holidays, your money is always put to
endeavors that benefit our unique neighborhood and help Beaverdale
remain one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Des Moines.
To save on costs, membership due notices are mailed out only
when necessary; instead, reminder email notices are sent periodically.
We rely on our members to renew their memberships when due.
Please check the expiration date located BY YOUR NAME on
the mailing address above. Example: EXPIRED with a date means
you need to renew your dues. If “NOT A BNA MEMBER” shows
on your label, please join to support the Association. Thank you
to members who have recently renewed their memberships.

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