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Winter Issue Vol. 4, Issue 1 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association 2008

BNA Board of Directors Bill Miller, President 255-2489 or [email protected] Roy Cacek, Vice President A letter from the president 279-0984 or [email protected] patiently shepherded the committee — and Carolyn Wissler, Treasurer Dear friends and neighbors, 276-8670 or [email protected] the association as a whole — through the The Beaverdale Neighborhood Association sometimes arduous task of relaunching both Theresa Graziano, Secretary holds general membership meetings quar- 274-3720 or [email protected] our website (beaverdale.org) and our news- terly. Our February quarterly meeting also letter, The Sidewalk. Kevin Currie serves as our annual meeting, at which new 279-9251 or [email protected] members of the BNA Board of Directors are Holly Olson served for a number of years Emily Lawson elected and other business occurs to close as chair of the BNA’s Public Affairs com- 778-3042 or [email protected] out the previous year and orient the associa- mittee and helped to launch a new effort, Pam Nagel tion for the year ahead. At this year’s annual the Housing Stock subcommittee, which 277-8228 or [email protected] meeting, we will be saying a final goodbye is putting renewed attention on the nature Holly Olson to three long-time BNA Board members: and well-being of the homes in our neigh- 988-0800 or [email protected] Delos Swanson, Emily Lawson, and Holly borhood. With a pleasant manner and dedi- Cindy Smith Olson. Each deserves our gratitude for a job cation to gathering accurate information, 279-4600 or [email protected] well done during their combined fourteen Holly has worked hard to keep all of us Neal Westin years of service on the BNA Board. abreast of issues affecting our neighborhood. 279-2462 or [email protected] Up until recently, Delos served as Vice Delos, Emily, and Holly will be missed on President of the BNA. He is also a past the BNA Board, but they certainly will not BNA Board Meetings president of the organization, and served on be disappearing from the neighborhood or, BNA Board meetings are normally the Board for nearly six years. In addition to we hope, BNA activities. In the meantime, held the first Thursday of the month serving on the BNA Beautification commit- the remaining board members look forward at 7 p.m. at Calvin Community, 4210 tee and as chair of our ad hoc Nominating to at least three new members joining the Hickman Road on the Garden Level. The upcoming meeting schedule is committee, Delos has also been the BNA’s Board. If you are interested in running for a Feb. 7, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1. Board representative to Des Moines Neighbors, an position on the Board, please contact BNA minutes are published on the BNA umbrella organization for all Des Moines Vice President Roy Cacek at the phone Web site at www.beaverdale.org upon neighborhood associations. Delos will con- number to the left. The wages are low (i.e., board approval. tinue in this capacity, which is appropriate, non-existent), but the opportunity to have a as he is the perfect Beaverdale ambassador. positive impact on Beaverdale is priceless! BNA Mission The Beaverdale Neighborhood In addition to her position on the BNA Association is neighbors working Board, Emily has been the long-time chair See you around the neighborhood, together to promote the social of the BNA Communications committee. welfare of the Beaverdale area Bill by bringing about civic better- As part of her service in this position, Emily ment and social improvements for the common good and general welfare of the community. Beaverdale Neighborhood Association The BNA is a 501(c)(3) tax- exempt, nonprofit organization. The Sidewalk is published quarterly, four times a year, by Your membership may be tax Beaverdale Neighborhood Association deductible and could be eligible P.O. Box 30175, Des Moines, Iowa 50310 for a matching gift from your email: [email protected] Web site: www.beaverdale.org employer. page 2 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Winter 2008 Issue 1, Vol. 4 BNA HOLIDAY EVENT

It was a beautiful winter day in Beaverdale for the 2007 BNA Holiday Event, which brought out many excited children and their families. An estimated 100 neighbors attended the Holiday Event held at Acanthus Lodge. BNA handed out 35 gift bags full of wonderful books, toys, crayons and candy to the children.

The Hoover High School Vocal Music students caroled beau- tifully, and Santa and his elf, Quincy, brought lots of happi- ness to everyone there! There was plentiful food and delicious drinks — an afternoon enjoyed by all.

We’re looking forward to next year. Be sure to mark your cal- endars for next year’s Holiday Event, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008.

Please note: A digital camera was left at the BNA Holiday Event. If this is yours, please contact Robert Kellar ([email protected]) at Acanthus Lodge. page 3

2008 BNA ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The 2008 BNA Annual Meeting and Election of Board of Cindy Smith (incumbent) Directors will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Northwest Cindy has lived in Beaverdale for more than 30 years. She Community Center, 5110 Franklin Ave. All Beaverdale resi- grew up in the area and currently resides in her childhood dents are welcome to attend. home. She is serving a 2-year term for the BNA and is membership chair. She also coordinates the efforts for the The Annual Meeting will begin with the election of Board of small Beaverdale neighborhood yard signs. Cindy believes Directors at 7 p.m. The following requirements must be met strongly in community service as a worthwhile and important to be eligible to vote in the BNA elections: endeavor. Her past experience includes nine years on Plan & • Each single membership ($15) is entitled to 1 vote. Zoning Commission, City of Des Moines, and involvement • Each family membership ($25) is entitled to 2 votes. with the Hoover High School Booster Club. She has been Each business membership ($50) is entitled to 2 votes. closely involved with the many accomplishments of the BNA • All voters must be 18 years of age before Jan. 31, 2008. board and would like to remain part of this robust team for • All voters must be paid members by Jan. 31, 2008. another two-year term. The following candidates will be running for seven open seats Neal Westin (incumbent) on the Board of Directors. Voting for a write-in candidate is Neal has been a Beaverdale resident since 2001. Neal and acceptable. You will find more election information on our his wife, Tricia, have two sons, Kyle and Logan, and Neal is web site: www.beaverdale.org. an attorney with the Nyemaster Goode Law Firm. Neal has served on the BNA board for the past four years and is active The candidates are listed below in alphabetical order: in the History Committee, which has been busy collecting and sharing historical information about the neighborhood. Kevin Currie (incumbent) Neal has also been active in the Beaverdale commercial revi- Kevin and his wife Julie have lived in Beaverdale since 1990. talization efforts, including service as a BNA appointee to They have two children, Ben (14) and Anna Grace (11). the Beaverdale Main Street Initiative board of directors since Kevin is seeking his second term on the BNA board, and cur- 2006. rently serves as chair of the Design Committee, working on the Neighborhood Revitalization effort. His goals as a board Carolyn Wissler (incumbent) member include increasing the number of people who partici- Carolyn is completing her fourth year on the board and pate in BNA activities, encouraging members of the BNA to fourth year as Treasurer of BNA. She prepares the associa- capitalize on the energy recent issues have generated by par- tion’s financial reports, state and federal tax reports, prepares ticipating in community improvement projects and assisting the budget for approval and works on grants. Along with the the BBC and BNA in a successful implementation of the revi- membership chair, she audits the membership information for talization plan with the ultimate goal of making Beaverdale a accuracy. Carolyn also serves on the Public Affairs Committee more vibrant community. and the Fall Festival Committee.

Mike Kamper She has been a BNA member since the inception of the orga- Mike and his wife Sasha moved to Beaverdale shortly after nization and has lived in the neighborhood for 40 years. they married 16 years ago. Mike graduated from Drake University in 1989. He is an accountant with the Principal Her goals for the next two years are to work to keep our Financial Group. Mike likes to support the local businesses neighborhood the “Best Neighborhood” in the metropolitan and has enjoyed many of the activities in Beaverdale. He is area . Carolyn feels we need to do more member appreciation running because he feels it is time to give back to the commu- events and focus on improvements in the whole neighbor- nity that he has enjoyed all these years. hood. page 4 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Winter 2008 Issue 1, Vol. 4 VALENTINE’S DAY THE BEAVERDALE WAY

By Mitchell Smith, Beaverdale resident and college student On February 14, dress up, smell nice and arrive early. Take her to B&B Restaurant for a pre-dinner cocktail before head- To all loyal readers of the BNA newsletter, The Sidewalk, you ing over to Chef’s Kitchen for a fried dill pickle appetizer and are in luck! I have compiled (with help from my lovely girl- the baked salmon entree. Don’t forget — if one eats garlic, friend) a few ideas on how to plan your Valentine’s Day the both eat garlic — trust me and you’re welcome. After dinner Beaverdale way. is over, head back to your place where you will have rose pet- als from Boesen’s sprinkled throughout, and soft lighting with If You’re a Couple… candles from A Kinder Touch add a nice touch (I opt out of The first part of this red and white adventure will start from the lit candles due to my firefighter father). And from here on the couple’s perspective. Not all guys are gifted with the natu- out, it’s all you, big man! Have fun and be safe. ral, smooth and debonair persona that the Smith name pro- vides, so stick with me. If You’re a Single Gal…

My wonderful girlfriend, Kaela Burke, provided insight on There are some essentials you need to nail down to make your what she and her girlfriends would be doing, if dateless. From Valentine’s Day memorable. First, you need to make sure that a female’s perspective... your significant other is happy, so start the day before (or month if you really need some help) and head to Beaverdale Make it a girls’ night out; no one should be alone on Books and pick up a poetry book. Read over some of the Valentine’s Day. First, head to Dahl’s and grab a nice bottle especially sappy ones and use these as inspiration as you write of wine. Take it back to enjoy in your very own living room. a sonnet of your own. Just see if you can’t take small moments Pour a glass for each of your friends who are lucky enough from your relationship and turn it into something Shakespeare to be spending the day of love with those they truly cherish. would be proud to call his own. Then head down to B&B Restaurant for cocktails and a quick bite to eat. This is a perfect time to let loose — you don’t Head to Flarah’s and pick up a cheesecake sampler. Next, need to share entrees ladies — no one’s watching. And dessert, swing into Chef’s Kitchen and grab a reservation — make it why not? Next, head to AK O’Conner’s where you will meet early to beat the rush, keep it private and allow time for the some friends, couples included, who already got the sappy rest of the evening’s festivities. stuff out of the way. Let your hair down. Throw a few darts.

Just remember, Valentine’s Day is about love, but that doesn’t Heading north on Beaver, stop by ACE Hardware to purchase mean you need someone on your arm. items to concoct something heart shaped and preferably red — this will show her just how manly and sensitive you can If You’re a Single Guy… be, all at the same time. Place this in your living room and let For the fellas — since not all guys have significant others — her comment on it. Make it clear that you want this day to be start off at home. Wake up around 3 p.m., throw a frozen special for her. Now that you have the groundwork laid, it’s pizza in the oven (although you would be dining on macaroni smooth sailing. and cheese if you hadn’t run out of milk). Watch some Family

Feud re-runs and get pumped to go out and have some fun. We all know that won’t be hard to find in Beaverdale. Something you shouldn’t forget is your little black book; it shouldn’t take up too much space since it’s empty, and head down to Cooney’s. Belly up to the bar with owner Brian Cooney. Have a black and tan or a Jamison and water and spark a conversation with others who are willing to forget it’s even Valentine’s Day. Who knows, maybe you will find love over a pint of Guinness and a bowl of popcorn.

Valentine’s Day is a day for everyone to share love, show love, or do something they love. Have fun, enjoy Beaverdale, be merry. page 5

SPECIAL OFFERS FROM BEAVERDALE BUSINESSES

B & B Restaurant New Image Fitness We will have a special dinner for two including a bottle of We are offering a special on massages; a full hour is only $40. wine somewhere in the price of $40-$50. We are working on We are also offering $200 off of couple’s personal training. a couple of special entrees right now. We also, as always, will This is a great way for couples to improve their fitness while have a rose for every lady who comes to eat. doing something together.

Bone-A-Patreat Beaverdale Books We are going to have special cookies for the puppies this year. We would like people to email us what they think is the most We have special organic Valentines for the allergy pooches. romantic book ever they’ve ever read. Those who nominate They are also wheat and corn free. We have special toys as well. the title with the most votes will be entered in a drawing for a gift certificate to the store. Emails can be sent to: info@ beaverdalebooks.com. Subject line of “Most Romantic Book”. Entries must be received by Mon., Feb. 11. page 6 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Winter 2008 Issue 1, Vol. 4

MEET BNA MEMBER: JERRY HOOTEN

How long have you been a Why did you join the BNA? Beaverdale resident? The association seems to be active in promoting the neighbor- Our family moved to our present hood, and it promotes activities for the whole community address over 30 years ago. Our two to enjoy – like the annual parade that is so popular in Des youngest children, Kirk and Kande, completed their high Moines. school at North High. Heidi, our oldest, graduated from Fort Madison High School. I had transferred from the Post Office What neighborhood event(s) are you involved with, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to work for the Postal Inspection and why did you select that particular opportunity? Service as a Postal Police Officer at the Bulk Mail Center in I update the new resident database on a regular basis. I spend Urbandale. a lot of time on the computer, and it gives me something to give to the association that I enjoy doing. Besides keeping the Why did you choose this neighborhood? association database up to date, I share the information with We liked the area because of the proximity to the school, several of the Beaverdale businesses so that they can send the grocery stores – Hy Vee at Harding Hills and Dahls on greetings to the new residents. The association uses it to invite Beaver. We liked the shopping area in Beaverdale then, and we new residents to the BNA. I also just started working with the still do, even though it has changed a lot over the years. We newsletter to do whatever I can to help. liked dining at Michael’s (Gin Mill then) and Christopher’s. Still do. What BNA activities do you/your family/friends par- take in and why? What is your favorite part about living in Mostly the parade as observers. We also like the Fall Festival. Beaverdale? It’s a great time to meet new friends and old and just have a I like the small-town atmosphere of Beaverdale. I like the good time. closeness of the residents. They share a pride in the neighborhood that is very refreshing. I like riding my bike and walking What suggestions/ideas do you have for the BNA? the interurban bike path. I enjoy “geocaching” the many hid- I think the BNA is doing a good job already. I would like den caches in the neighborhood. to see a Beaverdale Writers Group. There are several writers in the area. I would like to see a group meeting on maybe a How long have you been a BNA member? monthly basis. Alice Meyer does a great job of promoting the Around ten years. local writers at Beaverdale Books.

Please share a favorite Beaverdale story. While geocaching this fall, I was searching for a cache close to the interurban trail. I was intent on getting my bearings from my handheld GPS. I suddenly had a feeling that I was not alone. When I looked up, a large doe was watching me from about ten feet away. She continued to watch until I had located the cache, then seemed satis- fied and walked slowly away — another friendly Beaverdale resident. page 7

BUsiNess spotlight

Books by Mode 3520 Beaver Ave. Suite G, Room 2 515/490-9958 and 515/491-5326 [email protected] www.booksbymode.com

By Kelly Moore

Back when the nickname “Mode” was really beginning to stick, Bob Modersohn had no idea the moniker would eventually reside on a storefront. But that’s exactly where it is today, gracing the front door of the Beaverdale-based book-publishing business, Books by Mode.

Co-owned with his wife Ellen, Books by Mode was estab- lished in June 2005. The publishing house helps many printed on demand, meaning authors can order one copy first-time authors get their manuscripts into print as paper- just as easily as 500. back books. The books, which range from short-story col- lections and novels to cookbooks and family histories, are “The beauty of our service is authors can order 10 books for starters and then order more as needed,” said Bob.

Beyond printing the words, Books by Mode also offers cover design services. What’s more, the publishing house recently added color pages to its offering, which has been popular among clients who write children’s books.

Bob and Ellen decided to locate Books by Mode in Beaverdale (just atop the Mandarin Chinese restaurant off Beaver) because of Bob’s connection to the area. Having lived here for 30 years, he developed a number of business connections, many of which have been beneficial for the success of Books by Mode.

“A growing number of our authors have made their own neighborhood connections and are offering their books for sale at Beaverdale Books, which is pretty cool,” said Bob.

While many Books by Mode clients call Beaverdale their home, the company has printed books for authors as far away as California and New Jersey.

Bob’s main goal for the business is steady growth, but he’s most proud of helping get authors books into print. page 8 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Winter 2008 Issue 1, Vol. 4

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weather conditions and headed over to Beaverdale Books for Beaverdale main street some good food and company, too!

initiative executive In addition, I’m extremely pleased to announce that BMSI has been selected by the Iowa Department of Economic director update Development (IDED) and the Main Street Iowa Program to serve as the pilot project for its new “Main Street Iowa Urban By Stephanie Walsmith Commercial Neighborhood District Program.”

The 2007 Beaverdale Business Holiday Decorating Contest, The goals of this new program will include: sponsored by Beaverdale Main Street Initiative (BMSI) win- • Developing an economically, physically and socially ners are: healthier Beaverdale neighborhood. • Developing and implementing an urban neighborhood commercial district initiative using the Main Street Approach® in Beaverdale. • Using Beaverdale as a model for other urban neighborhood commercial districts in Iowa.

IDED will provide technical assistance in the form of: • Training and strategic planning to BMSI board members and volunteers who serve on the four BMSI committees. • Conducting a two to three day Resource Team Visit, 1st Place: UpTempo Music currently slated for late Spring 2008, to define and develop BMSI program initiatives based on feedback from Beaverdale businesses and residents. • Hosting a Beaverdale Commercial District Design Charette in 2008 for the purpose of evaluating poten- tial design improvements for commercial buildings in Beaverdale.

IDED has recently hired Jim Miller, who previously worked as the Executive Director for Valley Junction’s Main Street 2nd Place: Beaver Ave. Dental Family Dentistry program, as IDED’s first-ever Main Street Iowa Program Consultant specifically focused on developing an urban neigh- UpTempo Music was excited to be the recipient of this year’s borhood commercial district program for the state of Iowa. first place prize – a $75 Flarah’s Gift Certificate, and the I’m very excited to be working directly with Jim and the associates at Beaver Avenue Family Dentistry were “all smiles” IDED/Main Street Program to make this a successful, collab- when they were presented with an assortment of chocolate orative endeavor between Beaverdale and IDED. truffles from Chocolaterie Stam. Congratulations to both of these businesses and to all who were able to “deck their busi- Our four committees, Promotions, Design, Organization and nesses” this year! Business Improvement, would love to add more volunteers to their teams. If you have a passion to get involved and help Special thanks to Alice Meyer and her associates at Beaverdale Beaverdale become an even a better place to live, work and Books for hosting the December 2007 Beaverdale Business play, I encourage you to join us at one of the February BMSI Committee (BBC) Business After-Hours. Thanks to all of the committee meetings. 2008 is certainly off to a great start associates of Beaverdale businesses who braved the poor towards Beaverdale revitalization! page 9

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A few of BMSI’s projects scheduled for 2008 include: BEAVERDALE MAIN STREET • BMSI will continue to work with the City of Des Moines on the streetscape upgrade. BMSI hopes the City of Des INITIATIVE YEAR-IN-REVIEW Moines will be in a position to have the streetscape design In 2007, BMSI steadily worked “behind-the-scenes” on strate- work completed in the first half of 2008 with possible gies for improving the overall health of the Beaverdale com- construction beginning in early 2009. munity. Some of Beaverdale Main Street Initiative’s (BMSI) • Improvement in communication to businesses, which major accomplishments in 2007 include: includes regularly-scheduled Beaverdale Business Committee (BBC) meetings, quarterly social after-hours • The BMSI Board of Directors hired Stephanie Walsmith events for businesses, and a Beaverdale Business District as Executive Director, a full-time, salaried staff person, website. who will oversee the revitalization in Beaverdale. • Main Street Iowa will complete a 2-3 day “Beaverdale • The BMSI Design Committee worked in conjunction Resource Team Visit”. This assessment will help identify with Beaverdale residents, volunteers, the City of Des the Beaverdale business community’s strengths and weak- Moines and Polk County and developed the Beaverdale nesses. Once complete, Main Street Iowa will assist with Master Plan Draft, the comprehensive revitalization the development of strategies aimed at strengthening the design plan. The Design Committee then held the first economic health of the Beaverdale business community. round of public meetings last summer where Beaverdale • Creating and implementing an image campaign for business owners and residents offered feedback. the Beaverdale Business District. The image campaign • BMSI financially contributed on behalf of BMSI/ will include print and web promotions highlighting the Beaverdale Business Committee (BBC) members to sup- diverse service and retail opportunities that Beaverdale port the 2007 Beaverdale Fall Festival. has to offer. • BMSI worked with The City of Des Moines to establish • Implement entertaining events in the Beaverdale a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district in Beaverdale, Business District. which will generate revenue to pay for physical improve- • Contribute monetarily, as well as organizationally, to the ments in Beaverdale without increasing taxes. 2008 Fall Festival. BMSI has been working with City of Des Moines • • BMSI will stay actively involved in proposed new devel- staff on initial plans for the streetscape upgrade in opment projects in Beaverdale. Beaverdale’s core business district. • The BMSI Board recently appointed Beaverdale resident, Angie Chia, as Promotions Chair. Angie will oversee events and initiatives that promote our neighborhood’s commercial district. QUestioNs regArdiNg BMsi • In order to provide improved representation for the If you have any questions/com- Beaverdale community, the BMSI Board has added ments regarding Beaverdale Main four more members to their board – two appointed by Street Initiative (BMSI), please BMSI and two appointed by BNA: Brian Hobbs of contact Executive Director, B&B Restaurant & Bar, Brian Wilson of Carver Ace Stephanie Walsmith. She can be Hardware, Mary Anne Brekke and Dave Koester. reached at: New Phone: (515) 865-7778 • BMSI has been actively involved in new development Email: stephanie@beaverdale- projects in Beaverdale (i.e. Rice Development, Joe’s mainstreet.org Square, Hy-Vee), which has led to numerous improvements to these projects. page 10 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Winter 2008 Issue 1, Vol. 4

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Brian Wilson is the store manager of Carver Ace Hardware NeW BMsi BoArd since it opened in June 2006. He has years of prior management experience with Petco, Northern Tool & Equipment MeMBers and Wal-Mart. The BMSI Board of Directors is growing! Four additional Brian and his wife have a 6-year old son. In his limited spare board members — two appointed by BNA and two appoint- time, Brian enjoys playing golf, doing yard work and watch- ed by BMSI — began their board term following the BMSI ing all types of sports. Annual Meeting in December 2007. Here’s a brief bit of information about each new member: aTTeNd a bmSi commiTTee meeTiNg Mary Anne Brekke is President of H-B Consulting Services operated out of her Beaverdale home for over two years. She Now is the perfect time to get involved and become a specializes in non-profit business management, board devel- volunteer on a BMSI committee! Please join in on the opment, human resources and grant development. fun and attend a February committee meeting of your choice. Mary Anne is a widow with four lovely daughters and has a nosey neighborhood watchdog, named Murphy. She has design committee lived in Beaverdale for 25 years and is active in the BNA Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Holtorf Photography, Communications committee and was a BNA garden walk 2706 Beaver Ave. site in 2007. Mary Anne enjoys many outdoor activities/hobbies, like golf, fishing, gardening, kickboxing and music. Her organization committee Beaverdale neighbors are the best ever! Monday, Feb. 25, at 5:30 p.m. at B&B Restaurant & Brian hobbs is the owner of B&B Restaurant and Bar in Bar, 2712 Beaver Ave. Beaverdale, The Funky Pickle Deli located in downtown Des Moines at 7th and Grand Ave., and a concession company in promotions committee Canada. He is starting his fifth year at B&B, seventh month at Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. at B&B Restaurant & Bar, The Funky Pickle and twelfth year with the Canadian company. 2712 Beaver Ave.

Brian’s wife, Connie, is co-owner of these businesses, and If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie they have a 6-year old son, Carter, and a 4-year old daughter, Walsmith, BSMI Executive Director, at (515) 865-7778 Paige. Brian grew up in Beaverdale and lived in the area up or [email protected]. until a few years ago. Unfortunately, owning and operating three companies does not allow him much time for hobbies, but he does play hockey on Sunday nights and tries to get out on the golf course every now and then.

dave Koester, along with his six brothers (yes, six!) grew up in Beaverdale, and he’s proud to say he’s a 45-year resident of Beaverdale. He and his wife, Coby, have two children in college. Dave is a Sales Representative for Unisource, a wholesale paper and packaging distribution company, where he has worked for the past 30 years. In his spare time, he tackles home projects, likes to entertain and enjoys water sports. With his two children away at college, he is also getting used to being an empty nester. page 11

beaVeRDale revitAliZAtioN Bmsi coNTriBuTors NEW DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Beaverdale Main Street Initiative (BMSI) would like to thank Joe’s square its pledge contributors who’ve provided financial assistance Besides the flurries of snow falling on Beaverdale over the past to Beaverdale’s revitalization efforts over the past three years. few months, there’s also been a flurry of construction activity at These businesses and individuals have made it possible to the site of Joe’s Square, the new development project across from make good strides towards revitalizing Beaverdale: Christopher’s on Beaver Ave.. Joe’s Square, which is owned by the Guidicessi family, now has its footings in place and the proj- Acanthus Masonic Lodge #632 ect is scheduled to be completed in May or June 2008. AIM Kitchen & Bath Back Country Outfitters While the exterior design plan appears the same as what was Boesen the Florist reported in the Spring 2007 issue of The Sidewalk, one big Brittain & Son Concrete Construction change to this project plan, per Tim Rypma, Joe’s Square Calvin Community project developer, is that this building will now be 100 per- Connolly Eight Ways, LLC cent office and retail space. The retail and office space are Cooney’s slated to include a restaurant, a coffee shop, a tanning salon Davis Insurance Agency and a dentist’s office. Des Moines Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic Edward Jones Investments, Mike Timmons First American Bank First Realty Floors and More Hammans Chiropractic Clinic Iowa Realty Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic Joe Jongewaard Kelley’s on Beaver Knapp Interests, LLC Knapp Properties, Inc. Martha Nelson Michael’s Restaurant and Lounge Neal & Tricia Westin Oakwood Homes L.C. J&J O’Halloran Foundation PAT Brokerage Co. Joe’s square: exterior design. Drawing courtesy of Simonson & Associates, Riordan Pet Hospital, PC Architects and Planners Sayles Graphic Design hy-vee Short Stop (JD Carpenter Companies) Snookie’s Malt Shop Update will be available for the April issue of The Sidewalk. UpTempo Music Vision Clinic, P.C. rice development partners Update will be available for the April issue of The Sidewalk. page 12 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Winter 2008 Issue 1, Vol. 4

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provide iNpuT oN The Beaverdale trails survey response card

iNTerurBaN Trail To mail your response, cut this form out and mail to: By Bill Nolan, Chair BMSI Design Committee Trails Task Force Beaverdale Trails Survey, 2212 39th St., Des Moines, IA 50310.) The Design Committee of the Beaverdale Main Street See www.beaverdale.org to fill out an on-line survey! Initiative (BMSI) is working to develop a master plan that will help guide our neighborhood as it grows and evolves dur- _____ Widen Urbandale Ave. (reduce the width of the ing the next several decades. Two key goals of the plan are to medians) to allow room on each side of the ave- enhance and expand the system of recreational trails within nue for a dedicated bike lane and curbside park- the neighborhood, and to establish Beaverdale as a major hub ing along the right-hand side of the roadway. of the metro area trails network. _____ Omit on-street parking on both sides of Within our neighborhood, most of the route for the network’s Urbandale Ave. to make room for dedicated Interurban Trail follows Urbandale Ave. from the trailhead near bike lanes next to the curbs. 34th Street to the neighborhood’s western boundary at 48th _____ Omit daytime parking (between 7 a.m. and 6 Place. Although the trail is already 10 years old, this section p.m.) on both sides of Urbandale Ave. to make of the trail has yet to be completed. The original neighbor- room for daytime-use bike lanes next to the hood task force that worked with the Des Moines Parks and curbs. Recreation Department to create the trail recommended that _____ Other: ______the portion along Urbandale Ave. should consist of bike lanes in the street right-of- ______way, between the traf- fic lane and the outer ______curb on each side of ______the avenue. This rec- ommendation is also Comments: ______the one favored by the ______Parks and Recreation planners. a possible design of trail head at leado ave., ______34th st., and Urbandale ave. ______In order to make this part of the trail more usable and vis- ible, the lanes need to be clearly marked. Also, if provisions ______need to be made for on-street parking along the residential ______portions of the avenue, a workable scheme must be adopted for accommodating both bike lanes and parking space. Your ______input is needed to help determine what scheme will work best Your name: ______for all concerned. Therefore, please consider the options listed Trails Survey Response Card. You may indicate the option you Your address ______like best by adding a checkmark in the appropriate blank and mailing the response as indicated on the card, or you may visit ______www.beaverdale.org to complete an on-line form. Your e-mail/phone number (optional)

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your ______input on this matter. page 13

WHERE’S THE BEAVERDALE NATIVE (SIGN)? ONLY IN BEAVERDALE Beaverdale Native Cyndi (Naylor) Jaques with her The BNA is searching for stories. If you’ve witnessed a Beaverdale Native Sign at her home in Sydney, Australia. Beaverdale “act of kindness” random or cleverly planned, send Cyndi, a Hoover and ISU graduate, now lives with her hus- a note (and photo available) to Molly Pigneri at m.pigneri@ band Steve and two children, Emily and Eddie. mchsi.com or 277-4212.

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first federated church (4801 franklin) – ongoing come Meet dan Wardell of iptv and clifford the Big red Wednesday Night Meal – 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays dog – feb. 12 Children (2-12) $2, adults $3; family $10 4 p.m. All ages. Franklin Ave. Library. MOPS – 9 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers -- are for mothers of infants Adult Book discussion – feb. 12 through kindergarten. Moms enjoy breakfast; time to socialize with 6:30 p.m. Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across other moms, speakers, small group time and crafts. MOPS will meet Italy, India and Indonesia, by Elizabeth Gilbert Franklin Ave. Library at First Federated Church during the school year Sunday School – 9 a.m. Sunday for all ages. valentine’s day stories, crafts, and treats – feb. 14 Worship – 10:30 a.m. Sunday 4 p.m. For ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library

Beaverdale vfW post #9127 – ongoing saturday story and craft – feb. 16 Club Open Hours: 10:15 a.m. Take Care, Good Knight. Listen to the story and make a 1-7 p.m. Monday – Thursday dragon. Ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library 1-9 p.m Friday Westminster fine Arts series – pianist tamara sanikidze – 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday Friday dinners begin at 5 p.m. Cost is $7. feb. 16 Saturday lunches begin at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $5. 7:30 p.m. – Westminster Sanctuary. Westminster Church presents Auxiliary and Post meetings are at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of pianist Tamara Sanikidze, Hurley and Dancers, and the Westminster each month. Beautiful entertainment and party rooms are available. Orchestra on Saturday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m. This free family- Contact Betty at 255-9804. friendly event will feature Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Childcare is available, and a reception will follow the performance. dsM public library story time – ongoing Call 274-1534 for more information. franklin library (5000 franklin Ave.) Preschoolers (age 3 to 5): Mondays at 10:15 a.m. poet tony tracy — feb. 17 Lap sit Stories and Songs (ages 0-18 months): Tuesdays at 10:15 2 p.m. Come meet Des Moines poet Tony Tracy at Beaverdale Toddlers (ages 2 to 3): Wednesdays at 10:15 Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite 1. For more information, call 279-5400. BNA ANNUAl MeetiNg – feB. 12 6:30 p.m. at Northwest Community Center 5110 Franklin Ave.. See hoover fine Arts gala – feb. 17 back panel for more info. 5 p.m. Entertainment provided by the Hoover Fine Arts Department at the Prairie Meadows Community Center. The first annual Hoover chapters for chocolate – month of february Fine Arts Gala will assist the Hoover Booster Club in their mission A special reading program for ages eleven to eighteen. Have fun to provide support to all Hoover activities and academic goals. reading and earn some chocolate. Franklin Ave. Library. What you can do to help: tai chi class — feb. 7- Mar.13 • Purchase Tickets $30 – includes meal and entertainment Westminster Presbyterian Church will offer a six-week session • Volunteer to sell 10 tickets to friends, family and supporters – of Tai Chi classes during the season of Lent. Beginning Thurs., get your name in program Feb. 7, and continuing through Mar.13, classes will be held from • Become and event sponsor – $500 – get your name in the pro- 5 to 8 p.m., with instruction divided into one-hour segments. gram, 2 tickets to the event and invitation to pre-event Beginners are encouraged to come for the first and/or the second • Become and event host – $250 – get your name in the pro- hour; advanced instruction begins at 7 p.m. The classes, taught gram, 2 tickets to the event and invitation to pre-event by Ruth Kneile, will focus on health of the body, mind and spirit. Instruction include Qigong exercises, the basic set of 24 movements, For more information on donations or ticket sales, please contact and fan Tai Chi. The cost is $40/person or $65/family. To register, Principal Doug Wheeler at 242-7300 or douglas.wheeler@dmps. call the Westminster Church office, 274-1534, or just come on k12.ia.us. Thursday nights. Newcomers are welcome to try the class for one session before signing up. After school story and craft – feb. 19 4 p.m. Blueberries for Sal: Listen to the story by McCloskey and Author Alfio giovannini — feb. 9 sample blueberry pancakes. Ages 3 to 8. Franklin Ave. Library 1 p.m. Local author Alfio Giovannini will sign his book “Des Moines” at Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite 1. For living in the gifted family – feb. 19 more information, call 279-5400. 6:30 p.m. Arlene DeVries, co-author of A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children, will lead a discussion on characteristics of gifted children, page 15

communication tips, and peer and sibling relationships. Franklin Human Trafficking Seminar – Mar. 8 Ave. Library. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westminster Hall. Westminster’s Social Justice Committee will present a day-long seminar Saturday, March 8, T*MAD: Teens Making a Difference – Feb. 20 on Human Trafficking and Slavery. Featured speaker will be Sister 4 p.m. Volunteer opportunity on teen advisory board from 4 to 5 Patrice Colletti, of the Sisters of the Divine Savior of Milwaukee, p.m.. Franklin Ave. Library Wisconsin. Learn about this devastating issue that is on the increase After-School Book Discussion – Feb. 21 around the world. Cost for lunch is $5. There is no charge to attend the event. Call 274-1534 to register. 4 p.m. For grades three to five. Chasing Vermeer, by Blue Balliett. Franklin Ave. Library. Saturday Story and Craft – Mar. 8 Nintendo Wii for adults – Feb. 22 10:15 a.m. Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale. Listen to the story and make a rainbow whale. Ages 3 to 8. Franklin Ave. Library 10:30 a.m. Try bowling, golf and other games. Franklin Ave. Library After School Story and Craft – Mar. 11 Tween and Teen Knitting Club – Feb.22 4 p.m. Strega Nona; Listen to the story and make a pasta necklace. 4 p.m. Bring your project and conversation. Franklin Ave. Library Ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library. I-Read Open House – Feb. 23 Adult Book Discussion – Mar. 11 10 a.m. – noon. Junior League members will read stories and assist 6:30 p.m. Discuss Water for Elephants: A Novel, by Sara Gruen. children grades K-third with literacy related projects. One free book Franklin Ave. Library. per participant. Children signing up for their first library card will receive a special I-Read bag. Franklin Ave. Library Introduction to the Internet class – Mar. 14 Sherry Borzo and Sheryl Van Weelden – Feb. 26 9:15 a.m. Preregister.Franklin Ave. Library 1 p.m. Des Moines co-authors of the book Under the Tea Leaves: Movie High School Musical 2. – Mar. 14 Reflections of a Mother-Daughter Journey, will talk about their book 2 p.m. Rated G. Franklin Ave. Library. and participate in a discussion of the book. Local tea expert Patricia Peterson will also share knowledge about tea, and prepare tea. This Saturday Story and Craft – Mar. 15 will be followed by the Friends of the Franklin Ave. Library meeting 10:15 a.m. Strega Nona: Listen to the story and make a pasta neck- at 2 p.m. Franklin Ave. Library. lace. Ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library

After-School Story and Craft – Feb. 26 Celtic Music Concert – Mar. 15 4 p.m. Listen to Bad Day at Riverbend, by Van Allsburg and make a 8 p.m. Celtic band Cara will be performing at Holy Trinity Parish crayon rubbing collage. Ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library. Hall at 2926 Beaver Ave.. Tickets are $18 in advance at Holy Trinity, Cooneys or Uptempo Music or $20 at the door. For more informa- Nintendo Wii for families – Feb. 26 tion, visit the Celtic Music Association website at www.thecma.org. 7 p.m. Walk in and try bowling, golf and other games. Franklin Ave. Library. St. Patrick’s Day Party – Mar. 17 4 p.m. Wear your green, listen to stories, make a shamrock craft, and Saturday Story and Craft – Mar. 1 sample Irish soda bread. Ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library 10:15 a.m. Bad Day at Riverbend. Listen to the story and make a crayon rubbing collage. Ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library. After School Story and Craft – Mar. 18 4 p.m. Peeping Beauty: Listen to the story and make a dazzling Easter Westminster’s Anchor Coffee House – Mar. 1 egg. Ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library. 7 p.m. – Westminster Hall. Anchor Coffee House presents high- energy acoustic-rock performer Julie Loyd. Coffee, tea, and des- Nintendo Wii for students – Mar. 19 serts available for purchase. Family-friendly, smoke-free environ- 1 p.m. Try bowling, golf and other games. Franklin Avenue Library. ment, with free childcare offered. Tickets are $10 in advance at Westminster Church or Uptempo Music in Beaverdale, or $12 at the Winnie-the-Pooh Tea Party and Craft – Mar. 20 door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call 274-1534 for more information. 4 p.m. Bring your bears. All ages. Franklin Ave. Library.

After School Story and Craft – Mar. 4 Decorate a canvas bag – Mar. 21 4 p.m. Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale, by Marcus Pfister. 4 p.m. Limit of fifty. Preregister. All ages. Franklin Ave. Library. Listen to the story and make a rainbow whale. Ages three to eight. Westminster Fine Arts Series – Good Friday Tenebrae – Franklin Ave. Library Mar. 21 Nintendo Wii for students – Mar. 5 7:30 p.m. – Westminster Sanctuary at Westminster Presbyterian 3 p.m. Come celebrate Teen Tech Week. Try bowling, golf and other Church. Come for a contemplative service of readings and choral games. Franklin Ave. Library. works with the Westminster Chorale.

Adult Book Discussion – Mar. 6 Saturday Story and Craft – Mar. 22 1 p.m. Discuss Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an 10:15 a.m. Peeping Beauty: Listen to the story and make a dazzling Iowa Farm During the Great Depression, by Mildred Kalish. Franklin Easter egg. Ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library. Ave. Library. page 16 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Winter 2008 Issue 1, Vol. 4

COMMUNITY CALENDAR continued

Nintendo Wii for families – Mar. 22 1 p.m. Try bowling, golf and other games. Franklin Ave. Library. GRASS SEATS Easter Vigil Mass – Mar. 22-23 Easter Vigil Mass, Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 pm and Easter Day CINEMA Masses, Sunday, March 23 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2926 Beaver Ave.. For current information BNA and the Des Moines Park and Recreation Department regarding Holy Trinity Catholic Church and School programs, ser- proudly present the third annual “Grass Seats Cinema”. vices and activities view our website at www.holytrinitydm.org. Located in the heart of Beaverdale, Ashby Park will serve as the perfect back drop for this year’s feature film, Willy Wonka and A Celebration of Easter – Mar. 23 the Chocolate Factory. 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. – Westminster Sanctuary at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Join us for a joyous celebration of the resurrec- Where: Ashby Park (located on 38th St. between Adams Ave. tion, with choirs, brass and bells. and Amick Ave.) When: Saturday, May 17, at dusk (May 18 rain date) Friends of the Franklin Ave. Library meeting – Mar. 25 Cost: Free 2 p.m. New members welcome. Franklin Ave. Library

After School Story and Craft – Mar. 25 Moviegoers are encouraged bring blankets for seating. 4 p.m. Listen to a bunny story and rip a paper rabbit. Ages three to Concessions will be available with proceeds benefiting the eight. Franklin Ave. Library. BNA. Open to all.

T*MAD: Teens Making a Difference – Mar. 26 4 p.m. Teen advisory board at the Franklin Ave. Library.

After School Book Discussion – Mar. 27 4 p.m. For grades three to five. The Wright 3, by Blue Balliett Franklin Ave. Library.

Tween and Teen Knitting Club – Mar. 28 4 p.m. Bring your project and conversation. Franklin Ave. Library.

Saturday Story and Craft – Mar. 29 10:15 a.m. Listen to a bunny story and rip a paper rabbit. Ages three to eight. Franklin Ave. Library.

Westminster Fine Arts Series – Jazz Services – Mar. 30 8:45 & 11 a.m. – Westminster Sanctuary. Westminster’s celebration of Easter continues on Sunday, March 30, with the new Westminster Jazz Ensemble, directed by Karla Killinger.

Westminster’s Anchor Coffee House – Apr. 12 7 p.m. – Westminster Hall. Anchor Coffee House presents nation- ally known singer/songwriter Dennis Warner with his unique blend of music and humor. Coffee, tea, and desserts available for purchase. Family-friendly, smoke-free environment, with free childcare offered. Tickets are $12 in advance at Westminster Church or Uptempo Music in Beaverdale, or $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call 274-1534 for more information.

Booksigning Various Authors — Apr. 14 7 p.m. Booksigning for DMACC’s Celebration of the Literary Arts with various authors. Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite 1. For more information, call 279-5400. page 17

BNA COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Public Affairs – BNA Board Member Pam Nagel is the new chair Communication – Meets quarterly and is responsible for producing for this committee, which stays atop issues impacting Beaverdale. the BNA newsletter, The Sidewalk, and updating www.beaverdale. This committee communicates with city staff and elected officials on org. This committee needs your help! Please contact Emily Lawson a wide range of topics and monitors council, planning & zoning and at 778-3042 or [email protected] to learn more about board of adjustment agendas to keep abreast of issues impacting our opportunities within the communication committee. We need new area. This committee meets the fourth Thursday of each month at ideas and new momentum to keep our newsletter and Web site fresh 7 p.m. at Michael’s Restaurant. Contact Pam Nagel at 277-8228 or and interesting. [email protected]. History – This committee is really beginning to roll as they continue Housing Stock Sub-Committee – BNA Board member Holly to research and document Beaverdale’s rich history. Please contact Olson is leading a sub-committee of interested residents challenged David Johns at 974-9376 or [email protected] to get involved. with maintaining and improving the housing stock in Beaverdale. A February/March meeting will be held, and those interested should Membership – Do you have creative ideas for BNA member- check www.beaverdale.org for the meeting date and time or contact ship renewals and gaining new members? Would you be interested Holly at 988-0800 or [email protected] for more information. in planning membership appreciation events? If so, please call Membership Chair Cindy Smith at 279-4600 or email cmshfs@ Beautification & Parks – Meets the third Tuesday of each month mchsi.com. Cindy is also responsible for managing our fantastic at 7 p.m., Calvin Community, Garden Level. Contact Nancy Beaverdale yard signs! If you have other marketing ideas, we wel- Dunbar at 255-2671 or [email protected]. come your interest and ideas in growing the collection of Beaverdale merchandise. APPRECIATIONS

BNA would like to thank these people for their contributions to the neighborhood:

Financial Contributions to be acknowledged are: Carl and Marcene Grant Carolyn Bancroft

Matching Funds for Polk Community Betterment Grant for tree plantings: Friends of Cork and Barb Smalley Shari Tenney, Terri Thielen, Nancy Dunbar, Jeri McGinnis and Boesen Family Barbara Hans from the Beautification committee filled the pots in the Kay Koester Memorial Fund Beaverdale business area with greenery for the winter. Carolyn Wissler

Appreciation for help with the BNA Holiday Event goes to the following: Mike & Sasha Kamper Rita Kenney Marion & Carolyn Wissler Roy Cacek Kevin Currie Pam Nagel Alice Meyer Anna Wolf & the Hoover Vocal Music Students Santa & Quincy the Elf page 18 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Winter 2008 Issue 1, Vol. 4

2007 bNa iNcome & expeNSe Summary

income $38,197.37 expenses $30,822.65

membership 38.64% communications 40.54% communications income 19.36% merchandise sales expense 13.62% sale of merchandise 19.08% Beautification expense 10.76% grant income 10.47% membership expenses 9.80% Beautification income 7.80% fall festival expense 4.61% easter egg hunt income 1.95% member appreciation 3.81% interest .70% public affairs 3.59% fall festival contributions .50% administration 2.98% public affairs income .49% easter egg hunt expense 2.68% contributions .39% supplies 1.90% other .63% other 5.71%

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Thank you to the following who joined as new members or renewed existing BNA memberships in the 4th quarter of 2007. We appreciate your support!

Carolyn Bancroft Gordon Greger Michael & Christine Newell William & Itasca Bell Marianna Hall Robert & Karen Nicholson Carin & Brian Birt Steve Halverson/Phyllis Martin William Nolan Alice Bowling Jill Hass Printha & Ron Ostan Marilyn F. Breen Karen & Kerry Hayes-Siever Eric & Sarah Osterhaus-Melton Tom Brien Joyce Hedgecock Vincent & Shari Phillips Timothy J. Brien Mary Beth Hill Linda & Dennis Popp Brock & Dawn Brodersen Ronald & Victoria Hopp Linda & Robert Railey Shannon & Jared Brostad Andy & Mandy Hughes Tom & Julia Rendon Eugene & Donna Buckmiller Don Huntoon Kory & Dana Riley Matt Butler Norman Iverson Tamara Rood/Doyle Karr Diane Capaldo Lorraine Jaques Florence Salstrom Rudy D. Carey Susan Kahler Valerie Sandner Jeremy & Mindy Carmichael Michael & Sasha Kamper Max & Molly Schott Roderick “Ben” & Agnes Casey Rita Kenney/Ron McKee Stephen & Charlotte Schultz Kay & John Cecil Paula & Lonny Kerman DeeDee Schumacher Angie & Phil Chia Jack & Peggy King Jayne Seelhammer/Robert Aller Jim Cooney Tom & Sue Knapp Hollie & Cindy Smith Mike & Stacie Couvillon Susan & Robert Knudson Virginia Smith Julie & Kevin Currie David & Coby Koester Cathy Soutter Kemal & Jasmina Delilovic Susan & Christopher Ladd Kent Sovern/Phyllis Mumford-Sovern Joel & Tricia Drake Steve & Carolyn Larson David Splivalo Jim & Jane Duffy Clara Diana Lemos Tim & Grace St. Clair James & Margaret Durbala Patricia LePage/Cynthia Hayes Kathy Standing Jorie & Jared Edwards Jeff & Patty Link Wendell & Maurine Stone Carol Evans Jerry Lohner Jennifer Stuber Carla Faber Vesta L. Loy Harold & Wanda Swanson Martha & Jim Fifield Leslie Mackenzie Shari Tenney Suzanne Flynn Rosemary Mahoney Jule & Rob Thorsen Jim & Susan Ford Mike & Jean McCarthy William Timmons Tim & Sarah Fox Daniel McIlhon IV Roseanne Uchytil Sara Frasher Bill & Lucy Miller Sharon & Mike Urquhart Jack & Wilma Frost Ed & Jeneane Moody Martijn & Emily van de Mortel Maureen Gilmore Pam Nagel Kermit & Karen Viers Rick & Shari Giudicessi Sheila Navis Paula Watson Jim & Nina Givan Val Near Mike Wissler/Sara Richards Naura & Benjamin Godar Marjory & Orrin Nearhoof Ellen Yee page 21

Thank you to the following businesses for their support as BNA members:

7 Flags 24/7 X-Press -David & Angie Ertl Holtorf Photography - John & Lisa Holtorf A Kinder Touch - Rebecca Cracraft Holveck Law Office - Andrea & Jack Holveck AAA Tax & Investments - Elmer & Dee St. Clair Hy-Vee Food Store #1-1136 - Chris Desaulniers Al Beaty & Associates, Inc. - Al Beaty Iowa Amateur Athletic Union - Teresa & Neil Parmenter Applied Mechanical Products - Ed Truslow Kelley’s Ltd. - Kelley Manning Bankers Advertising - Curtis & Danielle Malone Lowe’s Dentistry - Timothy T. Lowe, D.D.S. Beaver Ave. Cleaners - Mark & Candace Metschke Meredith Neighborhood Association - Chris Craig/Bob Beaver Ave. Dental Family Dentistry - Andris & Theresa Wells Kirsis Meylor Chiropractic & Acupuncture - Dr. Neal Meylor Beaver Mower - Scott Dawson Mote CPA - David & Natalie Mote Beaverdale Estates - Howard & Debra Gaster Music of Scott Davis - Scott Davis Carver ACE Hardware - Brian Wilson P.E.O. Executive Office - Anne Pettygrove Chef’s Kitchen - Kristi & Steve Little PAT Brokerage - Clancy Sulliven Christopher’s Restaurant - B.J. & Rene Giudicessi Peterson Painting - Cary Peterson CLU, CHFC - Pat & Connie McGoldrick Plaza Lanes - Randall & Sheri Thompson Curves on Beaver - Middleton & Saunders Plymouth Congregational Church United Church of Christ Diligent IS - Brian Hemesath/Nicole Wheeler - Jean Donahue Dr. David H. Hammans Chiropractic Center - Dr. David Snavely Family Dentist - Rod Snavely/Kelly Schuler Hammans TRINE Marketing Services - Kate Affield Eco-Quest Air Purification/First Credit Card Corp - Mike Wander This World - Amy Plymat & Sue Ann Smith West Bank - Jason Trenkamp Edward Jones - Jim Talley Westminster Presbyterian Church - Jim VandeBerg Fashion Junction - Kathy Cox Win Communications - Greg Goaley/Kathy Towner-Goaley First Federated Church - John Stark

Thank you to the following Main Street Initiative Members for their support to the BNA:

#632 Acanthus Lodge J&J O’Halloran Foundation - Jim & Jeanne O’Halloran Aim Construction - Pete Gersdorf & Fred Hulten LLC Knapp Interests - John R. Knapp Back Country Outfitters - Jamie Wornsen Oakwood Homes - Dan Schaefer Boesen the Florist - Tom Boesen PAT Brokerage - Clancy Sulliven Davis Insurance Agency - Jerry Davis Riordan Pet Hospital, PC - Chuck & Cindy Riordan Edward Jones - Mike Timmons Vision Clinic - Debbie Hartzel Eight Ways LLC - Dan Connolly Neal & Tricia Westin First American Bank - Eric Sitzmann page 22 Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Winter 2008 Issue 1, Vol. 4

BEAVERDALE MOM CREATES DESMOINESFAMILIES.COM

It was a desire for plan-ahead details that inspired Beaverdale “Any time I wanted to entertain my son outside the house, I’d resident, Kelly Moore, to start DesMoinesFamilies.com, a spend at least an hour scouring Web site after Web site for ideas Web site designed to let parents know what to expect from on where to go,” said Moore. ”By the time I found something, area restaurants, attractions and retailers around the city. it had either already occurred… or it was naptime.”

While a majority of the site’s content has been generated by Additional features on DesMoinesFamilies.com include: Moore, that’s quickly changing as more parents submit their - Kids Eat Free – a detailed listing of restaurants offering experiences for publication. A message board has also recently free and discounted meals to children, sorted by restau- been added, and Moore hopes it will prompt more moms and rant or day of the week; dads to dish the dirt on places parents should rush to and - Have You Tried This? – a listing of well-known and/or places they should avoid. recommended kids activities, sorted by activity or day of the week; The site went live in early February 2007 and was a hit - Local Parent Blogs – links to central Iowa parents’ online among parents wanting to know what to do, where to go and journals and photo blogs; how to plan time on the town with young ones in-tow. In - Message Board – for parents with something on their addition to local-parent reviews, the site boasts a calendar of minds; kid-centric activities – one that Moore believes is the most - Mom & Dad Businesses – a spin on the Buy Local mis- comprehensive of its kind available to Des Moines parents. sion taking hold in the metro; - Sign Up for Alerts – giving parents the option to receive monthly notices via email. page 23

BNA Membership The membership expiration date is listed above your name on the address label of this newsletter. If your annual membership is past due for renewal or if you are not currently a member, please complete and mail in this form. We also offer an on-line form and accept payment via PayPal for new / renewed memberships at the www. beaverdale.org. If you have questions about your membership, you may contact Cindy Smith at 279-4600 or [email protected]

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Ind ividual membership $15.00 Famil y membership $25.00 Pat ron: member wishing to donate an extra amount for the membership $50.00 Bu siness: business participation in this community is vital and important. $50.00 P remier: member wishing to make a contribution in any amount greater than those listed $______

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.

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BNA Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Elections WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS

Please come and join your neighbors at the Annual BNA Meeting and spread the spirit of community and St. Starting in 2008, the BNA Board is pleased to offer a com- Valentine! Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. to kick-off 2008 plimentary one-year BNA membership to all new residents with an old-fashioned potluck. The main course and to the Beaverdale neighborhood! When we learn of a new beverages will be provided and you are asked to bring a resident household, an invitation is mailed. We are excited side dish or dessert and your own table service. to welcome new residents and invite them to be part of this neighborhood association as new BNA members! In addition to the Annual Meeting, we will hold the Election of Board Members, Awards and regular business, and we will welcome speakers Doug Wheeler, Hoover Principal and Chief Judy Bradshaw of the DSM Police Department. Don’t miss it! Date: tues., Feb. 12 WANT TO BE PART OF Time: 6:30 p.m. Location Northwest Community Center, THE SIDEWALK? 5110 Franklin Ave. If you would like to contribute article ideas, event listings or The election of BNA officers will be also be held at the place advertising, contact Molly Pigneri at m.pigneri@mchsi. Annual Meeting. For more information on candidates, com or 277-4212. please read article on page 3.