ASNA Chicago

Neighborhood News and Announcements — February 2010

by Kathy Leszczynski on February 22nd, 2010 at 4:58 pm cst

It’s Election Time

Elections for the ASNA Board will be held at the April 12^th monthly meeting. Nominations for President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary must be submitted no later than the next Board meeting which will be held on March 8^th at 1644 W. Carmen. Nominations may be submitted to our new ASNA phone number: 773-728-5474, via email to ASNAcontact@ASNAChicago.ORG or at the March meeting.

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Beat the Winter Blahs!

Clear away the winter blahs at the annual ASNA Beat the Blahs Party. The party will be held at Tapas Las Ramblas, 5101 N. Clark, on Sunday, February 28^th starting at 3:00 pm and running til 6:00 pm. Come enjoy a variety of Tapas Las Ramblas’ exciting food, have a drink and visit with your neighbors. There will be a raffle with prizes plus there will be an opportunity for you to share what you love about the neighborhood.

Admission to the party is $7 for ASNA members and
$10 for non-members. Children get in FREE.

Not an ASNA member? Sign up at the door for an ASNA membership and get in FREE!

Membership rates:

Individuals: $25
Families: $30
Students & Seniors: $5
Businesses: $50

Come enjoy the fun, beat those “winter blahs” and mingle with your neighbors!

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Stay Safe!

Chicago Police are warning of a series of recent armed robberies that have taken place during the early evening hours inside garages just east of our neighborhood. The robbers have entered the garages while the victims were pulling in to park their cars, police said. Be aware of other vehicles in the alley and consider having someone look out for you as you get home.

Additionally, phones and iPods have been the target of strong arm robberies – users are walking down the street or riding the train with the volume turned up and they don’t hear anyone coming up behind them! Or when they are texting on their cell phones, they need to be more aware of what is occurring around them. Many times young adults or students will be so busy texting each other, they can’t recall any type of description of the offender(s). Please turn the volume down and be aware of who and what is around you!

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Upcoming ASNA Meeting and Agenda for Monday, February 8, 2010

by Noel Suarez on February 1st, 2010 at 12:21 pm cst

Date and Location:
Monday, February 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM
5109 N. Ravenswood (hosted by Linda  & Gary)

Tentative Agenda for February meeting

Membership

a. Allow members free classified ads on website
b. Provide monthly drawing for discount at local business
c. Provide membership cards
d. Develop marketing approach to apartment dwellers
e. Create and distribute membership survey—enter respondents in raffle for prizes

Communication

a. Put newsletter on website
b. Update from Noel on website
c. Links to other sites such as Groupon

Social

a. Update on blahs party

Financial

a. Are we spending our budget correctly

Tentative Upcoming Meeting:

March 8, 2009 — 1644 W. Carmen  (Mark & Andi)

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Lakeview Board of Review Workshop

by Noel Suarez on January 26th, 2010 at 11:29 pm cst

It’s that time again. Alderman Schulter is sponsoring a seminar on filing property tax appeals. Please see details below.

Alderman Gene Schulter
4237 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL  60618
773-348-8400
ward47@cityofchicago.org
www.ward47.com

Dear Neighbors,

Last night, over 100 47th Ward residents joined me for a Board of Review workshop with Commissioner Berrios’ staff to discuss how to appeal property tax assessments.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents who attended this important meeting.  I strongly believe that every property owner in the 47th Ward should submit an appeal to the Board of Review.

As you know, the Cook County Board of Review is now accepting appeals for residents living in the Lakeview Township.  In the 47th Ward, all properties located east of Western Avenue are in the Lakeview Township.  The deadline to file your appeal with the Board of Review is February 22, 2010. Appeal forms are available at my office.  You can also drop off your appeal form to my office by Friday, February 19, 2010 by 5:00 pm.

In collaboration with Commissioner Berrios, I will be sponsoring one more workshop to assist residents in filing their Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint Form.

Board of Review Workshop

Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ravenswood School
4332 N. Paulina
7:00 pm

If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like more information on filing an appeal, please contact my office at 773-348-8400.

Best Wishes,

Alderman Gene Schulter

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Next ASNA Meeting – Monday, January 11, 2009

by Noel Suarez on January 10th, 2010 at 11:38 am cst

Date: Monday, January 11, 2009
Location:  1706 W. Carmen Ave.
Hosts: Noel

Tentative Upcoming ASNA Meetings:

Feb. 8, 2009 — 5109 N. Ravenswood (Linda  & Gary)
March 8, 2009 — 1644 W. Carmen  (Mark & Andi)

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Our neighborhood aglow–Winners announced

by Linda Wallace on January 3rd, 2010 at 9:15 pm cst

Holiday lights make our neighborhood a warmer, friendlier place amidst the cold of winter. Congratulations to the winners of ASNA’s first outdoor decorations. Our winner–the Galicias, 1705 W. Carmen–received $50. Two runners up–Harry Kaiko, 1621 Winona, and the LeClairs, 1717 W. Winona– each received $25. Thanks to Erich Schrempp for these wonderful photos.

1705 W. Carmen

1621 Winona

1717 W. Winona

View all holiday lights photos

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Howl-O-Ween 2009 Winners!

by Noel Suarez on November 17th, 2009 at 11:27 am cst

[added video  and additional photos link on the bottom of post on 12-19-2009]

It was a bit windy but the sun shone again on this year’s Howl-O-Ween—our fifth year.  Fifty-four dogs were entered in the costume contest—the same as last year. As always, the creativity was amazing.  Emcee Ben Hollis kept things hopping with a lively and humorous commentary.  There were great prizes for the costume contest winners and an abundance of raffle prizes.  It wouldn’t have happened without our volunteers.

A huge thanks to everyone who pitched in—and to our sponsors The Bow Wow Lounge, 1744 W. Winona, and The Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark, and others who contributed cash and fabulous raffle prizes: Andersonville’s Uptown Animal Hospital, 5420 N. Clark, The Barking Lot, 2442 W. Irving Park, Call of the Wild School for Dogs, 3027 N. Rockwell, Famous Fido’s Doggie Deli & Happy Tails, 5430 N. Clark, Painted Light Photos, 1742 W. Balmoral, and Ruff ‘N’ Stuff Pet Center, 5430 N. Clark.  Thanks also to the 1776 W. Winnemac Condo Association for letting us use their lovely park again.

Check out the fun photos taken by our resident photographer Erich Schrempp.

GRAND PRIZE ( $50 and a snazzy dog leash):

“Wizard of Oz Chacacters” with Tabby, a pitbull mix, dressed as a scarecrow; Rodney, a golden retriever mix, dressed as the cowardly lion; and Stella, an Australian Shepherd, dressed as the Tin Man. Owners Katie Battenberg, Erin Anderson and Emily Muller accompanied their pets dressed as Dorothy, Glinda the Good Witch, and the Wicked Witch of the West.

DIVISION WINNERS ($25 cash and $20 gift certificate from Ruff ‘N’ Stuff):

Best Entry under age 12: Lucy, a Schnoodle and her owner Audrey Vick, of W. Carmen, dressed as French fries and ketchup

Best-Pet Owner Combo: Chris Randell, of W. Carmen, and Heidi, a German Shepard, dressed as Packer fans

Funniest: Sony, a Chihuahua, dressed as a banana, owned by Rich & Nan Wharton

Most original: Ozzy, a mixed breed, who appeared as a race horse with a jockey on his back, owner by John Holbrook of W. Foster

Scariest: Shane, a husky mix, dressed as a skeleton shipmate with owners Anna & Felicia, of Winnemac, dressed as pirates

Here is a link to more photos from Michael Mitz [photos link].

Here is a video shot by Erich Schremp.

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ASNA Fall Newsletter 2009

by Noel Suarez on October 15th, 2009 at 9:56 am cst

Here is the 2009 ASNA Fall Newsletter in a PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6 or higher) format.

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Meet your alderman!

by Kathy Leszczynski on September 30th, 2009 at 10:18 pm cst

[UPDATED] Alderman Gene Schulter will attend an All-Neighborhood Meeting sponsored by ASNA on Wednesday, Oct. 14 Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Koval Distillery, 5121 N. Ravenswood. Light refreshments will be served.

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Bark, if you love Halloween!*

by Noel Suarez on September 26th, 2009 at 9:18 pm cst

Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Parade for Dogs*

Sponsored by the Andersonville South Neighborhood Association (ASNA)

When: Saturday, October 31
Registration: 12:30
Parade and judging: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Corner of Carmen and Ravenswood, between Lawrence & Foster (in the fenced area). Parade will go up and down Carmen between Ravenswood and Paulina.

Entry fee: $5 per dog (owners free).  All entrants eligible for great raffle prizes!

Grand Prize: $50 cash

$25 cash prizes will be awarded for:

• Scariest
• Funniest
• Most original
• Best pet/owner costume combo
• Best entry from owner age 12 and under

Emcee: Ben Hollis, beloved urban adventurer and Chicago TV legend (Wild Chicago, Ben Loves Chicago, Ben Around Town)

Info: Call 773 989 4514

Free admission—no dog required. Bring a chair and enjoy. Tell your friends!

Proceeds help us keep the Ravenswood Parkway clean and green.

*Owners are responsible for keeping their dogs under control and cleaning up after them.

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Coming Up…

by Linda Wallace on July 29th, 2009 at 9:59 am cst

Andersonville Dinner CrawlWednesday, Aug. 12, 6-9 p.m.
Here’s a chance to have fun and do good. Support your neighborhood businesses and association. Learn more and register at http://www.andersonville.org/index.php/events/taste-of-andersonville-dinner-crawl/details/13. Check out the special deal for members of neighborhood associations. $5 of the $25 ticket price will be returned to ASNA. Let us know if you are interested and we will give you a special code.

Also remember:
Andersonville Sidewalk Sales, July 31-Aug. 2
Andersonville Farmer’s Market, Wednesdays thru Sept. 9, 4-8 p.m., Clari & Berwyn

Happy Hour for Dogs & Their Owners
Sponsored by the BowWow Lounge and Joie de Vine on Ravenswood & Balmoral. Every Wednesday (rain or shine) beginning at 5 p.m. Dog not required.

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