HSNA LINX LEARNING, INVOLVEMENT, & NEWS EXCHANGE
HAMPDEN SOUTH N ei ghbor ho o d
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Issue: Winter 2014
INSIDE HSNA LINX HSNA Annual Meeting.............. cover Meet Your Neighbors........................ 3 Computer Tips................................... 4 Our Schools....................................... 5 President’s Corner............................. 9 Restore & Resell............................. 10 Join the Board................................. 11 DeGette Local Liaison.................... 11 Pet Adoption.................................... 12 Inter-Neighborhood Coop............... 13 Neighborhood Star.......................... 14 Swinging the Pendulum.................. 15 Help for Seniors.............................. 15 Snow Buddy.................................... 16 City-wide Clean Up Day................. 16 Police CAB Meetings...................... 17 Local Business Directory................ 18 Denver Energy Challenge............... 20 Discounts & Coupons..................... 20
Contact Information
Hampden South Neighborhood Association Email:
[email protected] Website: www.hampdensouth.com Social Media: https://hsna.nextdoor.com
Calendar
Neighborhood Annual Meeting Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Piccolo’s 3563 S Monaco Pkwy 6:30 - Network and Pizza 7:00 - Meeting Starts Neighborhood Meeting Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Piccolo’s 3563 S Monaco Pkwy 6:30 - Network and Pizza 7:00 - Meeting Starts May 17, 2014 Golf Tournament to Raise Money For the Neighborhood Schools Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) District 3 Police Headquarters First Thursday of the month - 6pm 1625 S University Blvd
Annual Meeting - February 25, 2014
Location: Time:
Piccolo’s Restaurant on Monaco 6:30 Snack on Pizza and meet neighbors 7:00 Meeting will start
We need at least 12 people at the meeting to have a registered neighborhood. Hopefully many of you are interested in what is happening in your neighborhood and will show up. Items to discuss: Name change for the neighborhood. One neighbor has requested that we change the name of our association to one that has the word Southmoor in it. Please come with ideas. • Discuss the upcoming Golf Tournament to raise money for the four neighborhood schools • City Council Update - Peggy Lehmann • Discussion about Summer Fest 2014 • Do you want it this year? • If we have it, do you want it on Aug. 2, 3, 9 or 10? • Bylaw changes so we can be a 501(c)(4) organization - non-profit for the civic well being • Police update - Tony Burkhardt • Election of the board and officers • Discussion about the vision for the neighborhood for 2020 •
Do you have concerns you would like us to know about? Please email us at myHSNA@ gmail.com At our Neighborhood Meeting on March 18 we will vote on Bylaw changes. If we don’t vote on a name change on the 25th, we will vote that night. We will spend time discussing what neighbors want for our neighborhood. Do you want a recreation center at Rosamond Park, better bike/pedestrian paths, start a buddy system, block parties this summer, neighborhood beautification committee to help keep the neighborhood looking good, or neighborhood signs as we enter our neighborhood? Come with ideas.
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Meet Your Neighbors
Jean and Jack Lindsey have been residents of Hampden South Neighborhood for eighteen years, and they love where they live. “Our neighborhood has the feel of a suburban area, but we love that it is located close to downtown Denver with easy access to routes to the airport, nearby parks and connections to the miles of walking and bike trails that Denver offers,” said Jack. They are very happy that their property values have increased significantly since they purchased their home, despite the real estate setbacks of the last decade. Jean is a retired Registered Nurse whose first nursing job in 1968 was with a relief agency working with the tribal people in the Central Highlands of Vietnam who were displaced by the war. Jack is retiring this year from his position as a School Psychologist with Denver Public Schools, and will continue his private practice as a board certified pediatric neuropsychologist. The Lindseys enjoy the cultural and sporting events that Denver offers year round and are very active in their church. Jack enjoys fly-fishing, singing in the church choir, and woodworking, and Jean is active as a Stephen minister and an avid reader and scholar. They are out daily, whatever the weather, walking their two aging but still active rescued Collies and they enjoy being shepherds to their intelligent and loving “Lassie dogs.” When the weather gets warm Jean and Jack enjoy one of benefits of living in our neighborhood, porch sitting. They can be found on summer evenings on their front porch, enjoying the breezes and chatting with neighbors who walk by, so if you see them, be sure to say “hello”!
Jenna and Jesse Hansen moved into our neighborhood last summer from Centennial, CO where they lived for three years. What drew them to this neighborhood is that it is in a central-location, closer to downtown and light rail, walking distance to many places, and there are lots of things to do. They were looking for an established neighborhood with long-term value. They find the neighbors friendly and like the sense of community. Both of them are outdoor enthusiasts. Summer finds them backpacking, rafting, and rock climbing. In the winter they enjoy crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, and ice climbing. When not outdoors they also like to go to plays, concerts and the Colorado Symphony. Jenna and Jesse both hold Masters degrees from the University of Colorado in Public Administration. Jesse also attended the New Mexico Military Institute and is a Captain in the Army National Guard. In September his unit was activated to help the flood victims in Milliken, CO. Jenna currently works as a project manager at a statewide education nonprofit to increase student achievement. Jesse works as a statistical researcher for the Colorado Department of Public Safety. Jenna, Jesse, and their standard poodle Emma look forward to meeting you!
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Computer New Year’s Resolution By Scott Henke, Onsite Consulting
This is a great time to make your computer life less frustrating and more efficient. Here are some tips from Onsite Consulting, our local repair shop with 32 years of consulting experience and training: 1. Get a New Computer BEFORE it Dies Rather than AFTER The average life of a hard drive (which is a spinning disk in the computer holding all your information) is only 5 to 7 years. After 5 years, you are living on borrowed time. Typically you have to upgrade to a new Operating System (OS), which is frustrating, but inevitable. You could switch to an Apple Macintosh system, which is twice as expensive as a Windows system, but has far less problems with viruses and errors. If you choose to stick with Windows, you have to choose between Windows 8 (which works fine, but is a dramatic change from every previous version of Windows) or the more comfortable Windows 7. Thankfully, our neighborhood is close to Micro Center, which is the only store in Colorado, which continues to carry Windows 7. 2. Backup Your Data Even if you have a new hard drive, that doesn’t mean it won’t fail. Theft and fire are also rare, but a real risk. This means you will lose all your irreplaceable documents and pictures. You MUST have your information stored on both your operating hard drive plus an external flash or hard drive ($20 to $75) or online backup. Online backup is easier and Onsite recommends Mozy (free for less than 2 Gigs, 50 Gigs for $65/year) or new Malwarebytes Secure Backup (50 Gigs for $30/year). 3. Protect from Viruses, Spyware and Identity Theft Viruses and Malware are unfortunately part of online risks. You can get them from Craigslist, emails, free games, Facebook, even search results. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of frustration, downtime, and money. Get a good antivirus program. Onsite only recommends ESET*, Kaspersky, Bit Defender, Avira, and Norton. Malwarebytes professional* is a supplementary spyware detection program which gets a lot of “Malware” which “antivirus” programs don’t even scan for. Their LIFETIME version is only available until February for $25. After February, Malwarebytes will be selling their ANNUAL subscription for $15/year. *Mention this newsletter and Onsite will get you a discount on Malwarebytes and ESET licenses. 4. Get Additional Education Get a small book with says “Visually” and lots of pictures. “Dummies” books are not as easy as they claim. Onsite has free local classes and online classes available at www.learnitanytime. com. Call for details, passwords and locations. 5. Try Something New Smartphones and Tablets are here to stay. You can read books, check your email and get on the Internet for about $15/month. IPads have been around for the longest, and Android and Kindle Fires and close behind. Windows 8 Tablets are new to the scene, and lagging far behind these frontrunners.
As of July 1, 2013, it is illegal to throw out electronics in landfills. You can clear out your old electronics and drop them off for free at Onsite, where it is picked up twice a week by a local recycling company which will responsibly erase your hard drives and recycle everything responsibly. The only charge is for large TUBE televisions and monitors, which has a $15 charge. Offices with many items can arrange for a pickup, typically for no charge. Call Onsite at 720-482-8383 or drop by their store in the King Soopers Center.
On Friday, February 28th (5:30pm - 7:30pm) Samuels Elementary is hosting a festive evening of sharing cultural traditions and food from around the world. The program includes music, dance and other entertainment, followed by a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to share and help us spread the word.
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Schools Samuels Elementary School
Samuels Elementary students are having their best year yet thanks to a generous donation from Target! For example, the kindergarten students took a field trip to a pumpkin patch this fall. At the pumpkin patch, students had hands-on experiences with what they were learning in their fall unit by building scarecrows, bowling with pumpkins, creating leaf artwork, and carving pumpkins. After carving their pumpkins, students counted their seeds and were able to be a part of making delicious seeds to eat! Parents and families were encouraged to join and be a part of all the excitement. It was a wonderful day and memorable experience for our students. Upcoming field trips will include The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Children’s Museum, The Denver Zoo and also the Denver Aquarium. These field trips will support our studies of habitats, ecosystems, and science in the spring and enrich learning by continuing to make it come to life for students! At Samuels, we feel so blessed to have a community partner like Target that supports our kids in extending their learning beyond the walls of the schoolhouse. Thank you, Target, from the bottom of our smallest learners’ hearts! Things continue to be busy at Samuels Elementary. The 3rd and 1st grade classes each put on a musical performance during the fall. These were great events and the kids had a wonderful time. The students at Samuels are continuing to work on their FLY values. These are F: Be a Friend, L: Be a Learner, and Y: You Own It. These remind us that we respect each other and celebrate our diversity, we come to school ready to learn and we take responsibility for our actions. It has been a good year for the garden. We harvested 98 lbs of tomatoes, 70 lbs of watermelon, and 48 lbs combined of other vegetables, which included kale, broccoli, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, green peppers, Anaheim peppers and onions. All this produce was taken to the cafeteria and used in the school lunches. The garden is now put to sleep and we are looking forward to another good year. Samuels is excited to announce that we have updated our website and would invite people to visit: http://samuels.dpsk12.org/ Here are the upcoming events at Samuels Elementary: February 28/ 2:15 pm, Parent Coffee with the principal March 5/6:00pm, 2nd grade Musical Performance March 6-14, Read-a-thon March 21/5:30pm, Spring Fling Dance There will be no school on the following days: January 20 February 17 and 18
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Schools (cont’d)
Southmoor Elementary School The Moose is Loose
Southmoor Elementary School appreciates the Target donation and they are using the funds for buses for student field trips. Some of the many field trip buses took: • Kindergartners to the Denver Puppet Theatre and the Four Mile House • Fifth graders to Young Ameritowne • Fourth grade to the Colorado Opera and East High School Ceramics • Select grades to the Planetarium at Steele Elementary School • All grades to the South Platte River Environmental Education (SPREE) and the Denver Public Schools’ annual Shakespeare Festival in downtown Denver Event coming up: April 12 – Saturday at 6 pm, Southmoor Elementary’s “Denim and Diamonds,” a silent Auction that raises money for staffing of teachers and paraprofessionals. The casual evening takes place at Embassy Suites, 7525 E. Hampden Ave. Information about tickets, sponsors and all the fun can be found at http://southmoorauction.weebly.com/
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Schools (cont’d)
Hamilton Middle School This past semester Hamilton Middle School has worked hard to ensure that each student at Hamilton has the opportunity to receive additional time studying and tutoring after school hours. For some students obstacles for staying after school or for studying in the early evening can be insufficient school materials, like notebooks, pens, books, compasses, rulers, etc. For some students an afternoon snack or incentive may be that extra push that gets them to stay late, and to make sure they are ready to ace the test! This is where Target has stepped in as a major supporter. Each of our after school offerings, such as our George Washington IB After School Math Tutoring program or our Saturday School Writing Workshop is supported by tools and resources found in our local community Target shopping center and has been acquired through Target’s generous donation. These resources reach our students and help them concentrate on what is important at Hamilton- academic excellence! As a school we are seeing significant growth on our midyear measurements and we thank Target for being a part of the renaissance at Hamilton Middle School!
The Hamilton students conducting a science experiment in this picture have all benefited from the additional support of after school tutoring and study sessions,
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Schools (cont’d)
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Sports: Until the middle of March the following teams will be competing: girls basketball, boys basketball, wrestling and girls swimming. From mid-March through May teams will compete in track, baseball, girls soccer, girls tennis, boys swimming and lacrosse. Everyone is welcome to attend the sporting events and more information can be obtained on the Denver Public Schools website. Search for departments, then athletics and you can follow the link to see the schedule.
This spring, our performing arts department presents the awardwinning musical In The Heights. In 2008, Heights won the Tony Award for Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Choreography, and Best Orchestration. When you combine a fabulous show with the best student actors anywhere (which we have :-), and the best band in Denver, you can expect to have a delightful time with a show you wish would go on and on.
In The Heights musically chronicles the journey of a “family”: the Washington Heights neighborhood in Manhattan. As the show unfolds, everyone from Abuela (the neighborhood matriarch and Grandma to all) to Graffiti Pete, the local tagger, gets on board the journey of love, family, and unity. Please join us on March 19, 20, 21, 22 @ 7:00 P.M. in the TJ main theater. Tickets available at www.tjjournal.com. Due to the nature of live theatre, no one under 6, please. See you there! Abuela (the neighborhood matriarch and Grandma to all) to Graffiti
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Pete, the local tagger, gets on board the journey of love, family, and unity. Please join us on March 19, 20, 21, 22 @ 7:00 P.M. in the TJ main theater. Tickets available at www.tjjournal.com. Due to the nature of live theatre, no one under 6, please. See you there! Palmieri, Theatre Director at TJ
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Feb 6 – Beginning Ensemble Concert Feb. 8 - The traditional Valentine’s Dance (EROS) from 8 – 11pm Feb 17 and 18 – No school Feb 20 Int/Adv Ensembles Concert – 7 pm Feb 27 – Choir concert – 7p Feb. 26-27 - Parent/teacher conferences will be held from 3:30 -7 at Thomas Jefferson March 5 – Choir concert 7 pm March 11, 12 and 13 - The TCAP exam for all 9th and 10th grade students March 19 – 22 – Spring Musical - In The Heights - 7pm March 31 – April 4 - Spring Vacation April 23 - ACT exams for all junior students First two weeks of May - students who are registered in Advanced Placement courses will present their AP exams May 1 – Senior Awards night May 31 - Graduation this year will be at the Richey Center at the University of Denver
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President’s Corner
CONTACT INFORMATION
by Gayle Rodgers
HAMPDEN SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC.
Email:
[email protected] Website: www.hampdensouth.com Social Media: https://hsna.nextdoor.com/
I read a blog by Sarah Goodyear where instead of coming up with New Year’s resolutions for herself, she came up with resolutions to make her neighborhood a better place. She took her inspiration from the Better Block project that began in Dallas and is spreading around the country. You can learn more about it here: http://betterblock.org/howto-build-a-better-block. It is all about finding a part of the neighborhood that is bleak or underused, but has great potential. Then neighbors get together to create a better place. What resolutions can we come up with to make our neighborhood a better place? Here are some ideas:
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1. Go for a walk. You might be wondering how this can help the neighborhood. It helps you meet your neighbors and their dogs. You get to know the areas that could look better and at the same time you are improving your health. You can notice if something isn’t right and report it. 2. Get to know your neighbors. Do you know all the people on your block? Have you exchanged email addresses and phone numbers? People look out for each other when they know each other. A few years ago I was able to call a neighbor at work when I saw their dog running loose. When I notice a neighbor’s garage door up during the day, I’ll call them to see if they want me to close it. It is easy to meet people when you join a committee or the board. I belong to a neighborhood Bunco group. Participating in our social media site – nextdoor.com – helps us get to know each other. Someone posted that they would like to start a book club. I think we have two book clubs going in the area. We could start a photography club. Someone could teach guitar lessons or woodworking to neighborhood adults and/or teens. Our neighborhood will be safer if more of us get to know each other. 3. Agree to do at least one thing to help the neighborhood this year. Think how much faster we would get to our vision of having Hampden South be a vibrant, front-porch community if everyone would complete at least one volunteer activity! There is a volunteer form on the www.hampdensouth.com website where you can let us know your skills and what you would like to do. 4. Do a landscape project. What can you do this year to make your yard look better. One lady in San Francisco won a neighborhood award for starting a garden tour. She encouraged people to improve their yard and show it off. Through the garden tours she started, they have raised money for the neighborhood and scholarships. Now the residents know about 100 people in the neighborhood. What makes that astounding is that it is a neighborhood like Globeville where a major freeway divides the neighborhood. 5. If you see something that is not right, report it. Is your streetlight burned out? Do you see potholes in the neighborhood? Was there a car left for a while in front of your house? Report it to 311.
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patrolling while out of town) Main number Dist. 3 Investigations: 720.913.1155 Non-Emergency: 720.913.2000 (such as suspicious behavior) Emergency: 9-1-1 Neighborhood contact for non-emergency events: Mike Borquez – 303.505.5471 or 720.913.1300 6. Support the local businesses, especially the ones that support our neighborhood. They are listed in the Business Directory at the end of this newsletter. When we have thriving businesses nearby, it will attract other great businesses and it makes our neighborhood more appealing. 7. Be tuned into the needs of your neighbors. Is there someone who needs help shoveling their driveway? If someone comes home from the hospital, do they need some meals dropped off? 8. Let’s start a social committee that finds fun ways to bring people together. One neighborhood in town has “flock” parties for their block. A flamingo gets put in the yard of the neighbor that will host the party. They set a date, and on the day neighbors bring food and drinks over to the host’s house. 9.
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Renovation and Resale... By Renee Cohen
With the economy recovering and the housing market rebounding, homeowners and investors across the metro area are once again renovating and remodeling, and our neighborhood is no exception. Drive through Hampden South at any given time and see roll-off dumpsters lining the driveways indicating home-improvement projects in progress. And the projects run the gamut - everything from new roofs, windows and exteriors to small cosmetic improvements to total interior remodels. Hampden South homes - with their sizable lots, functional floor plans and adequate bedroom/bathroom ratios – are prime candidates for improvement for current homeowners, buyers and investors alike. Investors like our neighborhood because of the central location, desirable floor plans and current market that allows them to buy low, sell high and cosmetically update within their budgetary parameters without scraping the lot. Homeowners and buyers like our neighborhood for similar reasons – stability, lot size, floor plans, location and amenities, and ease of access to virtually anywhere in the metro area. It’s no wonder that so many original owners still live in our neighborhood while at the same time younger couples and families are excited to move here. In our current neighborhood market, investors are setting a nice bar when it comes to both remodeling and average sale prices. Outdated homes benefit from much-needed facelifts, and then these homes command and sell for premium prices. As a result, the overall value of our neighborhood increases as well, and homeowners may then tackle their own renovation projects without
having to worry as much about over-improving for the neighborhood. However, the challenge then becomes what to remodel and how to do it right. For those of us lacking the vision and flair for design or a contractor’s expertise, the projects are vast and the options are endless. It can be helpful to have a few guidelines to follow. 1. Renovate both for your own enjoyment and for resale. Your home is yours to do with what you see fit. If you’re going to go through the effort and expense to improve your house in some form or fashion, you should change it in ways that will make you happy. However, you may want to sell your house in the future, therefore it’s important to choose projects and finishes that cater to your tastes yet will also appeal to the general buyer pool when you decide to sell your home. 2. Focus on projects, which generate the most “bang for the buck”. Buyers in the market prefer updated kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and master suites, and – when compared to an non-updated home - most would pay more for a house which has already had these types of improvements completed. As long as the finishes are complementary and tasteful, these projects should bring a good return on investment at resale. 3. Major renovations aren’t the only way to update a property. If the time, effort, and cost required for a big home improvement project are too much to handle, there are many smaller, less-expensive projects, which can still make a big impact. A fresh coat of paint is an easy, instant, do-it-yourself update for any room in any house. (continued on back cover)
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Board Members of HSNA James Gavin John Boozer Larry Alexander Newsletter Layout.....................Halisi Vinson A New Dawn Media & Marketing Do consider volunteering to help keep your neighborhood a vibrant place to live. We are asking for people to volunteer for at least one thing this year. You can go to the www. hampdensouth.com website and fill out the volunteer form with your interests and skills so that we can match you to
Join the HSNA Board
It’s that time of the year we invite you to participate on the HSNA Board of Directors. You have something valuable to offer! Join fellow neighbors in offering your time and talent to make our neighborhood the best in the area. It will take the participation of many to make this a ‘front porch’ community.
By participating in solutions to our mutual challenges, finding ways to build relationships in the community, and investing in the health of our neighborhood schools, we build a stronger neighborhood where people want to live. This increases the value of our homes and gives us more influence with the city. When neighbors know neighbors it creates neighborhoods that are safer. The easiest way to meet your neighbors is to get involved on a committee or board. We have many areas for you to consider. It is fun to work as a team for the best interests of our community. What you sign up for will depend on your talents.
You may be interested in help with the: • Annual picnic • Annual golf tournament • Newsletter • Website • Signing up of advertisers • Schools • Social Committee • Beautification Committee • Continuing vision strategy sessions for our neighborhood in the year 2020 Nominate yourself or someone else for a Board position. Simply email us at
[email protected]. We need your name, address, and email and you will be contacted.
Neighborhood Liaison to Congresswoman DeGette’s Office Stephanie Davila-Syner is our Neighborhood Liaison from the office of Congresswoman Diana DeGette. She is our direct contact within the office with knowledge of our particular neighborhood. They offer services on federal issues, and federal agencies and departments. In her role as a Congressional Aide, she serves on behalf of the Congresswoman as a resource for constituents. Their office can
help with everything from transportation issues to Social Security to visas. We were given a four-page information sheet highlighting constituent services including assistance with federal agencies, congressional internships, and the congressional arts competition and academy nomination programs. Just send us an email (myHSNA@gmail. com) and we will forward it on to you. Feel free to contact her at any time with questions or concerns you may have regarding federal issues. Her contact information is:
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Representative Diana DeGette
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Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation By Gayle Rodgers
The purpose of INC shall be to: • Bring together the independent neighborhood organizations of Denver in a coalition to represent the interests of neighborhoods and to collectively address issues of common interest, especially those
which may have citywide impact; • Increase autonomy, diversity, and power for neighborhoods, and to offer assistance when aid is requested and applicable; • Provide information to neighborhoods concerning organizing, registering with the city, and dealing effectively with city agencies; • Adhere to the principles of democracy and openness, and encourage member neighborhoods to do likewise; • Nominate neighborhood representatives to serve on public commissions, boards, and task forces; and • Take an active role in working with city government and others in shaping Denver’s future Our neighborhood association is a member of INC. We can have two delegates at each delegate meeting to vote on issues. I am a delegate. The other delegate we had this past year moved out of the neighborhood so we are looking for someone to do that role. The meetings are from 9 to 11 on the second Saturday of each month. They have one or two speakers at each meeting. In January we had Rob Davis, City Forester, speak about the health of the city’s tree canopy, right of way tree planning and maintenance, tree diversity and the Emerald Ash Borer. The speakers are interesting and I’ve learned a great deal at the meetings. You could see some of their newsletters on the website: denverinc.org. Why would you want to be a delegate to INC? • Deepen your understanding of the community, its residents and their needs
• Gain a better understanding of the laws and regulations related to community development, zoning and open space preservation
• Have a better grasp of what the City faces in terms of finances and budgets
• Help shape the rules and regulations that impact public safety, zoning, property values for Denver If you would like to be a delegate to the INC meetings, please let me know at
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Bryan Dean Receives a Neighborhood Star Award Many of you know Bryan Dean and know how committed he is to our neighborhood. He has been VP on the HSNA Board for several years, helped plan the HSNA Summer Fest the last four years (think it was his idea to begin with), been a sponsor, made a donation to help mail the letter about our annual meeting last year, got coupons to include in the letter from local businesses and is always a strong supporter of our association. On January 30th he won a Neighborhood Star Award for his dedication to our neighborhood at the INC Annual Awards Dinner. Thanks, Bryan, for all you do!
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Swinging the Pendulum By Bryan Dean
There was a time when nearly everybody used a local insurance Agent. Insurance is a complicated subject that varies from state to state, company to company and then everybody’s individual situation calls for a program that works best for them. An agent can help you understand what the policy does and does not cover prior to a claim. Having worked in our local claim handling department, I have intimate knowledge of that product side of the industry and you don’t really know what you’ve bought until you have a claim. Should you have a claim, your agent can file a claim for you and will knowledgably advise you with respect to the coverage and conditions in your policy. If you need immediate assistance after a loss (locating a restoration company for clean up or a windshield repair vendor), the agent will assist you with that also. The work of an agent is not done when the policy is sold. Having your local insurance gal or guy was the predominant way to go for years and years, however; since the early 2000’s there has been a growing segment of the market, buying their insurance through a ‘direct writer’. By dealing directly with the insurance company you may have “cut out the middle-man” but now as a consumer you have taken on a level of risk you may not be comfortable with. The clinical anonymity of the online purchase has certainly gained market share in auto insurance and some folks have begun to venture out to direct online insurers for their home and property policies as well. Looking at an array of policy terms and exclusions, and a greater selection of features, many consumers feel imperfectly equipped to make the best decision. The Internet has made many daily tasks easier and I personally use it often. With so many choices - and when the wrong decision can mean a loss of thousands of dollars - I consult with an expert and in insurance that expert is an agent. Companies like ours have begun swinging the pendulum back, allowing an insurance agent to work on your behalf. The agent is also situated to handle more than just your auto insurance. Agents are a one-stop-shop, selling health and life insurance, business insurance, homeowners, renters, motorcycle, RV etc. More than just the retailer, the insurance agent is actually your legal representative – your agent – to the insurance company. With an Agent, you have
built into the premium; expert advice on choosing the coverage’s that can safeguard your most valued assets: your home, your autos, your businesses and your life. Plus an agent must be licensed by your state and holds a fiduciary responsibility to be advocates and maintain your interests first over and above their own, or the insurance company. Another layer of protection that you employ with an agent is the agent’s own Errors & Omissions insurance policy. If the agent sells you an insurance policy that is supposed to meet your needs but doesn’t, you can file suit to recover damages you suffer as a result. As an independent contractor, paid by the insurance company, the truth is that the agent works for you. Your local agent knows the community and can properly assess your risks; i.e. advising you of potential ice damn conditions or when to max out certain coverage limits due actions of the legislators. Local agents participate positively in the community by volunteering services or by contributing money to charities and other important organizations. Direct national carriers do not donate time and money to our local schools and sports. You can support your community and sit down with the local knowledge and experience of an agent who lives in your neighborhood. And now a few ‘did you know’ stats: • $302 million - the amount paid by insurance carriers in Colorado for wind/hail/wildfire from 2003 to 2007 • $2,699 Billion - the amount paid by insurance carriers in Colorado for wind/hail/wildfire from 2008 to 2012 • $292.8 million - the amount paid in 2013 for the Black Forest Fire ALONE! • 15% - the percentage of drivers currently on the road without car insurance • 33% - the percentage of American households without life insurance If you have any questions on any of these stats or would like our help in protecting yourself from them...give us a call! 720.339.8705 - Commercial Insurance of Colorado ~ Bryan Dean Agency.com
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Cleaning Help for Seniors
The Seniors’ Resource Center has been granted Older American Act dollars through DCROG to implement a “free of charge” Chore Service Program!
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM OFFER? It offers “free of charge” assistance with deep cleaning of any home or apartment for anyone who is 60 years and older living in Adams, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Gilpin, and Jefferson counties. No means testing or income requirements to get this free service for the older adults living in your communities. What can they do for clients? • Organization and clean out of house or apartment areas / preparing house for inspection
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Packing and unpacking of household items for moving Deep cleaning of bathrooms / kitchens / floors/ cabinets / etc. First floor window washing / inside windows on any floor Cleaning closets / storage areas Trash clean up and removal to available receptacle. Cleaning porches / decks / patios. Seasonal yard clean up Donations accepted for program
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Snow Buddies The Snow Buddy Program is a partnership between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America. The program provides assistance to seniors in the community who are unable to complete the difficult task of snow removal. Healthy volunteers who are able to assist with the winter snow shoveling are partnered with seniors. More information is available about the Snow Buddy Program by visiting www.voacolorado.org or by contacting 720-264-3379 or snowbuddies@ voacolorado.org.
Police Community Advisory Board (CAB) Meetings The CAB meeting is a Community Advisory Board that meets once a month with Commander Montoya at the District 3 headquarters on University at I-25. Current neighborhood crime is discussed along with statistics. The Commander answers any questions and sometimes there is a speaker. It is a great way to keep up with what is happening in and around your neighborhood. The meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm.
Meeting dates for 2014 Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, Sept. 4, Oct 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4
City-Wide Cleanup Day – April 26 Keep Denver Beautiful’s annual, citywide cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 26. This one-day event offers Denver residents free disposal of unwanted household items and yard waste at collection sites located around town. We will also have private organizations available to collect items which can be recycled or reused. Collection site locations will be finalized in a few weeks.
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Neighborhood Business Directory Academic Tutoring Services
Hardcastle Company Builders 303 437-4594 hardcastlecompanybuilders.com Wait Construction Englewood, CO 303 781-7243
CollegeDrive-Test Prep & Tutoring 720 496-2244 collegedrive.com Sylvan Learning - Denver 303 300-2522 sylvanlearning.com/Denver
Hotels
Lampert and Walsh – Personal Injury 720 489-5848 lampertwalsh.com
Insurance/Auto, Home, Life
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Automobile Driving Schools DriveSafe Driving Schools 303 721-8881 drivesafecolorado.com
Auto Sales and Services
Coloradoland Tire and Service 8000 East Quincy Ave, Denver 303 694-2585
Care and Rehab
Denver Integrated Spine Center 7007 E. Hampden Ave, Denver 303 758-9000 Sun Acupuncture 7007 E. Hampden Ave, Denver 303 756-1166
Chimney/Fireplaces
Embassy Suites – Denver SE 303 696-6644 denversoutheast.embassysuites.com American Family - Bryan Dean 720 339-8705 bryandeanagency.com Insurance Group of Denver 720-436-1990 igdenver.com State Farm /Jack Sunahara-Agent 3525 S. Tamarac Dr. Ste 160 Denver – Tel: 303 779-4848
Insurance/Travel
Black Diamond Summit 303 758-6567 x 307 bdsmeeting.com/travel-insurance/
Jewelry
Len Larson Jewelry Company 303 860-7571 lenlarson.com
Fireplace & Grill Experts, Inc. 303 887-4727 fireplaceandgrillexperts.com
Marketing Consulting
Accendo Digital 303 800-6030 accendodigital.com
Office Space
Computers/IT/Technology
Dental
Bright White by Tonight 6895 E. Hampden Ave., Denver 303 902-5090 Straffon Orthodontics 303 758-3414 straffonorthodontics.com
Entertainment
A New Dawn Media & Marketing 303 550-1247 anewdawn.tv
Panorama Park South 303 608-6777 toppsproperties.com
Real Estate
Lori Lee, Realtor 720 940-3052 lorisellsdenver.com Renee Cohen-Coldwell Banker 303 738-4133 reneesellscolorado.com
Denver Film Center 720 381-0813 denverfilm.org
Recreational Facilities
ServiceMaster Clean&Restoration 303 288-2900 wecleanrestore.com
Restaurants
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Colorado Athletic Club / Monaco 303 758-7080
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Baker St. Pub & Grill 303 577-2790 bakerstreetpub.com Chick-fil-A Hampden Ave & Tamarac 303 755-4000
Citron Bistro 303 771-5800 citronbistro.com City Pub 303 694-0454 citypubandburger.com Cosmos Frozen Yogurt Next door to Piccolo’s cosmosfroyo.com Dam Grille Sports and Tap Room 303 779-0805 thedamgrille.com DQ Grill&Chill 4650 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village 303 850-9151 FelFel Mediterranean 303 586-5540 eatfelfel.com Giorgio’s New York Pizzeria 303 632-8540 giorgiosnypizza.com Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 303 756-4000 jimmyjohns.com La Fogata 8090 E. Quincy Ave, Denver 720 974-7315 Martin’s Rib Emporium & Catering 26th & Welton Downtown Denver 720 296-6197 McDonalds 7075 E. Hampden Ave, Denver 303 756-4833 New York Deli News 303 759-4741 NYDNDenver.com Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza 303 221-7900 papamurphys.com Sam’s No. 3 751-0347 samsno3.com Subway 8000 E. Quincy Ave 303 220-1177 Zanitas Mexican and Margaritas 303 756-9899 zanitasmexican.com
Retail-Variety Stores
Target Store 303 481-2821 target.com Tiffany Plaza 7400 E. Hampden Ave – Denver Retail stores & restaurants
Neighborhood Business Directory cont’d Salons and Spas
Wine and Liquor
Massage Envy – Tiffany Plaza 303 220-0600
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Neptune 7 Salon & Spa 720 320-4310 neptune7.net Spavia 303-221-0068 spaviadayspa.com
Denver Liquor Galaxy 8970 E. Hampden Ave, Denver 303 796-9999 Water to Wine 303 799-9463 water2winedtc.com
Neighborhood Schools (DPS)
Hamilton Middle School 8600 E. Dartmouth Ave Denver, CO 80231 720.423.9500 Samuels Elementary School 3985 S. Vincennes Ct. Denver, CO 80237 303.770.2215 Southmoor Elementary School 3755 S. Magnolia Way Denver, CO 80237 720.424.3930 Thomas Jefferson High School 3950 S. Holly St. Denver, CO 80237 720.423.7000
Studios and Schools
Classical Ballet of Colorado 303 756-1970 classicalballetofcolorado.com Colorado Budokan - Karate 720 253-7473 coloradobudokan.com
TV and Internet
Comcast (Residential) 1-800-934-6489 comcast.com DirecTV 1-800 DirectTV directv.com
Veterinary
Goldsmith Veterinary Services 303 779-1190 goldsmithvet.com
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Renovation and Resell...(cont’d)
Set a realistic budget. A budget is helpful for keeping remodeling costs in check, especially because project costs can quickly escalate once things get going. It’s important to build in a cushion – often times as much as 30% - both in terms of time and expense, in order to make sure there aren’t any surprises as far as construction delays or materials cost. (continued on back cover) Maintain major systems – Although often not as exciting as a cosmetic update, properly functioning major systems are integral to the longevity of a house. Regularly maintain those systems, and repair or replace them when necessary. When the time comes to sell your house, highlighting the updated systems will help your house sell faster and for a higher price, and buyers will appreciate knowing the house has been wellmaintained. Seek professional advice. Realtors, contractors and designers
can provide invaluable help to homeowners considering renovations. A Realtor can provide insight on the current neighborhood market to help homeowners understand average sale prices, list price/sale price ratios, and which projects recoup the best bang for the buck, while designers and contractors can help homeowners choose finishes, set budgets and understand the projects’ scope.
With some advance planning and good guidance, renovation and remodeling projects – no matter how large or small – may be tackled with ease, completed successfully and bring excellent return on investment both for the homeowner’s enjoyment as well as future resale. Renee Cohen, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker, lives in the Hampden South neighborhood with her husband and daughter. She can be reached at
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