by Linda Wallace on February 10th, 2012 at 2:00 pm cst
Shake off those winter blahs!
Mix and mingle with your neighbors!
It’s time for ASNA’s
“Beat the Winter Blahs” Party!!!!
Sunday, February 26
4 to 7 p.m.
Hamburger Mary’s Attic,
5400 N. Clark, 2nd floor
(There is an elevator.)
Enjoy great food and company! Fun and games! Cool raffle prizes!
Everyone welcome! Kids too!
Suggested donation: $6 (includes 1 free drink and yummy refreshments)
Join ASNA or recruit a new member and get three free raffle tickets!
All proceeds go to the Andersonville South Neighborhood Association (ASNA).
Questions: 773 989 4514
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by Linda Wallace on February 10th, 2012 at 1:51 pm cst
Resolve to make our neighborhood a better place
Here are some great tips adapted from the “green news” website Grist at http://grist.org/.
- Plant something. Studies show a tree or a flower can boost both your spirits and those passing by. No yard? Try planting a window box or the parkway.
- Pick up litter. This is probably the single easiest good deed to perform any place in the world. And who knows? You might inspire someone else to do it.
- Get to know your neighbors. You don’t have to be friends, just friendly. Knowing and keeping an eye out for each other makes for a stronger, safer neighborhood.
- Find out who your government representatives are. All of them—state, federal, city. Let them know what you think. These people work for you—the taxpayer.
- If you see something, say something. If you see a broken streetlight or dangerous building site or suspicious activity of any type, call 311 to report it.
- Shop locally. Local stores can cost a little more than the big boxes, but think about what you’re paying for: human interaction, real customer service, and retailers who care about the community they serve, because they are part of it.
- Go for a walk. Say hi to the folks you meet. Pick up some litter. Make note of any needed repairs. Most of all, enjoy and appreciate that you are living in one of the friendliest, safest, most beautiful neighborhoods in our city.
- Join ASNA or recruit your neighbors to join. One of the reasons our neighborhood is great is because of all the residents who contribute their time, energy and money.
Friendly reminders
To dog owners. . .Just because it’s winter is no time to leave the scoop at home. Dog feces runs off into the water system and can spread diseases such as salmonella and roundworm caused by bacteria or parasites to humans and other pets. Some of these contaminants can survive outside the body and in the environment for long periods of time. The City of Chicago has a law mandating cleanup with a $500 fine if you’re caught leaving a mess. But the best reason to do it is to be considerate of your neighbors, other pets and the environment.
And to the rest of us. . .Should you have need for winter de-icing products (hopefully, not much longer), please consider purchasing dog friendly and environment friendly de-icing products. The dog walkers and gardeners among us will be most grateful. Chemical de-icers are painful to dog paws and kill many plants. Most pet stores and gardening centers carry pet/environment friendly products as do some hardware and grocery stores. Check the label, and be sure to read and follow the instructions.
Mark your calendars!
Wednesday nights—Check out the food truck (different one each week) parked outside the Koval distillery, corner of Ravenswood and Winona, in conjunction with its plant tours.
Sunday, Feb. 26, Beat the Winter Blahs! Party, 4 to 7 p.m. Hamburger Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark, 2nd floor. See reverse side.
Monday, March 12—ASNA board meeting. Social hour: 6:30 p.m., Meeting 7 p.m., 1748 W. Carmen. Send concerns/agenda items to ASNA President Mark Rosenberg at 773-942-7050 or mark@home123furniture.com/. Everyone welcome!
Wednesday, March 28—Beat 2032 Meeting, Ravenswood Evangelical Church , 4900 North Damen Avenue, 7-8 p.m. Speak up at this forum for neighborhood safety concerns.
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by Linda Wallace on February 10th, 2012 at 1:39 pm cst
Proposed changes to the 47th Ward Permit Parking Policy regarding residential restrictions were the focus of a meeting called by Alderman Pawar Monday night (Jan. 31) at the Bethany Retirement home. At this point the ASNA area doesn’t have any residential restrictions and in two years we’ll no longer be in the 47th Ward, but on the chance you were wondering, the goal of the policy changes as defined by Pawar is “permit parking that makes sense.” The revised policy was developed by a Permit Parking Taskforce of ward residents with the intent of providing clearer, more consistent procedures for establishing and enforcing permit parking. The first step would be to consolidate 13 permit parking zones in the 47th Ward into eight zones. The restricted times would remain the same—at least initially. The only immediate change is that there would be fewer, larger zones which means residents would be allowed to park anywhere in their zone, providing them with expanded access to parking spaces. The new procedure for requesting restricted parking will require a petition signed by 65 percent of residents in the affected area. These requests would then be subject to review by the Alderman’s Office and the Department of Revenue and must be approved by City Council. The proposed procedures apply only to residential parking, where 80 percent of the street frontage must be residences. If approved by Pawar after resident input, the new policy will be submitted to the City Council for approval and become effective when new city stickers are issued in July. About 40 people attended the meeting. There were some questions, but most seemed to appreciate the intent of the proposed policy. You can send comments/questions to the Alderman at info@chicago47.org
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by Linda Wallace on January 4th, 2012 at 3:57 pm cst
to all of you who made our neighborhood a merrier place this holiday season.
ASNA awarded two first place prizes of $50 and two runners up prizes of $25 for the best decorated homes. The winner for best daytime decorations is 1654 W. Carmen (home of Mimi Cabreros) and the winner for best night time decorations is 1665 W. Winona (home of Rich McMurray). Runners up are 1705 W. Carmen (home of Manuel Giron and Rosario Galicia) and 1740 W. Winona (home of Tom & Candy Lonis).
The ASNA carolers were a big hit again at the Bethany Retirement Home. This year we sang on all seven floors—a joyous and moving experience both for us and the folks who live there. A big thanks to Mark and Andy Rosenberg for hosting the pre- and post- Caroling party and to all who lent their voices. Also special thanks to Bryan and Christie Carmody, Julie Demitros and her husband, and Chris Bayard for bringing their little ones. More than 100 pounds of nonperishable food items were contributed by ASNA residents and given to the Care for Real Food Pantry.
A resolution…
If you are reading this and are not yet a member of ASNA, we hope you’ll resolve to join us in 2012. If you are already a member, we hope you’ll volunteer to lend a hand with our social activities, newsletter, parkway maintenance and other activities. ASNA provides many fun opportunities to meet your neighbors and help make our neighborhood a better place. Contact Mark Rosenberg at 773 942-7050 or mark@home123furniture.com/.
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by Linda Wallace on January 4th, 2012 at 3:53 pm cst
The ASNA board will have its first meeting of the New Year this Monday, January 9, at 1706 W. Carmen, home of Noel Suarez. There’ll be a social hour starts at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome! If you have agenda items or would like to host an ASNA board meeting, please contact ASNA President Mark Rosenberg at 773 942-7050 or mark@home123furniture.com/.
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by admin on December 7th, 2011 at 12:00 pm cst
We in Andersonville South have much to be thankful for, especially our wonderful neighborhood. Among the things that add to its unique character are the many diverse and locally owned shops. These shop owners are under increasing pressure from rising rents, high property taxes, a weak economy and a growing number of chain stores. The Clark Street corridor is vital to Andersonville as it provides jobs, tax revenue and the neighborhood feel that is one of the main attractions to living in our area. The ASNA Board encourages all of our residents to support our local merchants as much as you can this holiday season and throughout the year. The ASNA Board will stay informed on the issues that arise affecting these retailers, share them with our residents and represent our neighborhood in any discussions that arise. Our thanks to you for being good and caring neighbors.
—Your ASNA Board
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by admin on December 7th, 2011 at 12:00 pm cst
Development of the Sears parking lot at Lawrence and Ravenswood was the focus of a Ward Council meeting on December 1. On the south side, there would be a $42 million retail development anchored by a Mariano’s grocery store and Sears Auto Center. On the north side would be a low-rise, low-density residential development. Alderman Pawar strongly backs the proposal and will arrange for a $4.5 million TIF break for the developers. This amount would be recouped in roughly four years based on sales and property tax revenues. Construction would be completed in Spring 2013 along with the Lawrence streetscaping, Metra bridge fix and station revamp. On the plus side, the construction will be LEED certified, which means it’s green. There will be a self-contained traffic pattern with only one vehicular access point from Lawrence, and no alley access or entry points in the surrounding residential neighborhood. The developers will contribute $250,000 to a new urban agriculture fund grow food in the 47th Ward, and there will be a shuttlebus for seniors. There will be plenty of on-site parking for retail customers – some 200 spaces. The 50 spaces dedicated to Metra riders are a potential problem. Metra leases those spaces from Sears, but that will end the day they break ground. It would be worth follow-up questions for those interested in attending the two other meetings on this issue scheduled for December 15 and December 19. Check the Alderman’s website at http://chicago47.org/ for details, including a slide presentation.
—Chris Bayard
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by noelsuarez on November 27th, 2011 at 9:57 pm cst
Throughout the year, Swedish Covenant Hospital hosts a variety of community events within Chicago’s North side neighborhoods. December is typically a lighter month for programs. As local businesses, legislators or community groups, we are all engaged with our communities in different ways, and together we help keep neighbors healthy and prosperous. Listed below are upcoming wellness programs – moving forward we will share these events with you on a monthly basis so you have the opportunity to keep your community informed about them as well.
12/06/2011 Playing Brain Games
Try out the latest brain games to keep you sharp at any age and learn how they impact different parts of your brain from Marbles: The Brain Store andDr. Danny Park, a neurologist from Swedish Covenant Hospital. Need to finish some last minute holiday shopping? Products from Marbles: The Brain Store will also be for sale this evening at a special discounted price. Free
Time: 6:30 – 7:30PM
Location: Galter LifeCenter, Studio 4, 5157 N. Francisco Ave.
Reservations: (773) 878-6888
12/14/2011 Meet the Physical Therapist
Meet with a physical therapist who will assess your joint pain, answer your questions about exercise and activity, and, if needed, recommend further medical or surgical consultation. Free
Time: 4:00 – 6:00PM
Location: Galter LifeCenter, Rehabilitation Services Department 5157 N. Francisco Avenue Chicago, IL 60625
Reservations: (773) 878-6888
12/14/2011 Learning About Natural Childbirth
Learn about natural childbirth and nurse-midwifery philosophies from Sherri Ruerup, certified nurse-midwife and Director of Nurse-Midwifery at Swedish Covenant Hospital. Also hear from a panel of women who will discuss their experiences with childbirth. Free
Time: 6:30 – 7:45PM
Location: Bloom Yoga Studio – 4663 N. Rockwell
Reservations: 773-878-6888
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by Linda Wallace on November 10th, 2011 at 2:53 pm cst
There have been reports of people going through neighborhood garbage cans in search of personal documents that can be used to gain access to financial and other accounts. As always, prevention is the best protection. Some tips:
- Report lost or stolen credit cards to the issuer immediately.
- Sign your new credit cards (before someone else does).
- Memorize your Social Security number and passwords: don’t carry them with you. Do not use your date of birth as your password.
- Do not leave receipts behind at the ATM, gas pumps or store counters. Be sure to check credit card and other financial statements for accuracy.
- Do not leave mail in your mailbox overnight or on weekends.
- Shred unwanted documents that contain personal information.
- Review your consumer credit report annually.
Source: Chicago Police Department
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by noelsuarez on November 10th, 2011 at 9:53 am cst
From Alderman Pawar’s 47th ward office:
The 47th Ward will be hosting a Wellness Fair which will include free flu shots to anyone over 6 months old and information pertinent to their wellbeing. Sulzer Library, Saturday, November 12thFrom 9am-2pm.
Click here to download the the PDF for more information.
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