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THE HOMES, INC October 2011NEWSLETTER
THE HOMESBOARD MEETINGOctober 17, 6pm
IN THE CLUBROOM
THE HOMES, INC 660 MANORCREST, KANSAS CITY, KS 66101 913-321-2471www.thehomesinc.com
Inside This IssueNeighborhood Watch 3Board Meeting Minutes 4-6Events 7-8Halloween Happenings 9Hints about living in The Homes 10Public Service Announcements 11-12Units for Sale 13Q.H.F.C.U 14Calendar 15Fun & Trivia 16
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
THE HOMES INC 913-321-2471
AFTER HOURS MAINTENANCE 913-948-2211
Q.H.F. CREDIT UNION 913-342-3421
KCK POLICE DEPARTMENT 913-596-3000
KCK ANIMAL CONTROL 913-321-1445
POTHOLES 913-573-8307
CITY QUESTIONS & COMPLAINTS 311
STREET LIGHTS/POWERLINES 913-573-9522
BPU 913-573-9000
KS GAS SERVICE 1-800-794-4780
THE HOMES HALLOWEEN PARTY AND BBQ COOK-OFF
CLUBROOMSATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
5-8pmBBQ Entries: Beef, Pork, Chicken
Contestants must pre-register. entries will be judged and cash prizes will be awarded
Come and enjoy barbeque, games and a costume contest.
$5.00 for adults $2.00 for children
Volunteers are needed
ARTS & CRAFTS SALESaturday, November 5th 12-4pm
Any resident can participate. The fee is $10 for 1 table and you must pre-
register. Come and show off your talent.
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THANK YOU
To all the residents of The Homes who give of their time and energy to make our community a better place to live.
Whether it is volunteering to help stuff envelopes at the office, helping a
neighbor paint their shed, reporting acts of crime or complementing
maintenance and office staff, your input is greatly appreciated and
welcomed.
Fall inspections are scheduled for October and November. You will be notified in advance of your scheduled inspection date. Please make sure we have access to your unit. If you need to make arrangements, please contact the office. We will inspect the furnace and smoke detectors and turn off the outside water. The utility room must be clear of all debris. You will be charged $30 if the maintenance men have to move items to gain access to the furnance and outside water valve.
When You Choose ADT, You Are in Good Company
Let us provide you with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that the #1 security company in America is helping protect your home and family, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For over 131 years, ADT has been the most respected name in the security business. Call your local representative Terri Combs for a FREE SECURITY REVIEW at 913-956-1381.
CALLING ALL ARTS AND CRAFT PEOPLE
The Homes will have an Arts and Craft sale Saturday, November 5th from 12-4pm.
Any resident that wants to sale their goods can participate. The fee is $10 for one table (3’x6’). You must pre-register. Call the office to reserve your table as soon as possible. The sale will be advertised with several media outlets throughout the Kansas City Metro area.
RULE 19 FROM THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE HOMES INC.Trash may not be kept outside of a unit unless it is kept in a trash container with a lid. Yard waste in plastic bags is the only exception. If trash is stored outside the unit, outside a trash container, maintenance will collect it and the stockholder will be charged $30 for each occurrence. Garbage and trash containers must have lids with the lids securely fastened. Garbage and trash should be placed at the curb no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before scheduled pick-up. Stockholders are responsible for cleaning up any trash left at the curb for any reason (i.e., dogs tearing the bags, wind, trash man spillage, etc.) by 8:00 a.m. the day after pick-up unless arrangements have been made with Deffenbaugh and The Homes, Inc. office. If, for any reason, garbage is still at the curb the day after pick-up and the maintenance men have to clean it up, the stockholder will be charged a fee of $30.00 plus costs for each occurrence. If, for any reason, a garbage can is left at the curb after 8 a.m. the day after trash pick-up, the maintenance men will pick up any such garbage can, along with any toys, bikes, and other items left lying in the common areas, as rubbish.
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWSTuesday, October 4, 6:30 pm In the Clubroom
-Crime loves darkness, hates light. Keep your porch lights on at night. The Neighborhood Watch can install a dawn-to-dusk attachment on to your porch light for $11.00 that will turn the light on at dusk and turn it off in the morning. BPU estimates a 75 watt bulb in a dawn-to-dusk fixture costs about 15 cents a month in electricity. -If you see anything out of the ordinary (strangers roaming the neighborhood, peering into car windows, etc.) call the police. If a stranger knocks on your door with a sob story about their wife having the debit card, etc. politely refuse them, carefully note their description and call 911. It is against the law to panhandle. Report the description to the office so the maintenance men can be on the lookout as well. -A new patroller class will be starting in the next 60 days. Get an application from Bob Anver or ask the office for one. It's an interesting class, takes 4 classes of 4 hours each and a ride with a KCK policemen on patrol.
TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN:- Children should always go out trick or treating accompanied by a responsible adult. - Plan a safe route so parents know where their older children will be at all times. Make sure that your child is old enough and responsible enough to go out by themselves.- Set a time for your child’s return home. Make sure that they have a cell phone.- Instruct your children to stay in well lighted areas with lots of people around.- Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you.- Instruct your child to never go into the home of a stranger or get into their car.- Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick or has reflective tape on their costume to make them more visible to cars.
HELP BRING BACK THE ENERGY SMART HOME PROGRAMGovernor Brownback’s administration has pulled the plug on the program. The funds are now being used for ethanol and bio-methane projects. The Unified Government and Board of Public Utilities are urging Brownback’s administration to reverse their decision. You can help by contacting Governor Brownback by emailing him at [email protected] or calling 1-877-579-6757 and voice your concerns. Bring the federal funds back to the citizens of Wyandotte County.
2011 BPU Winter Electric Rate AdjustedAverage residential BPU customer saves $12 per month. The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has announced that the 2011 seasonal winter electric rate, which went into effect September 1, 2011, has been adjusted. As a result of this adjustment, for an average BPU residential customer who uses 850 kWh during this period (excluding PILOT and taxes); their electric bill will decrease by approximately $12 per month.Residential customers will be charged a base rate of $0.0495 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for the first 1,000 kWh hours, and $0.0480 per kWh for usage greater than 1,000 kWh hours in a month during this winter period. In addition to decreased residential energy base rate charges during the winter months, commercial and industrial customers will also receive a lower rate. During summer months, customers pay the higher energy base rate for all of their electricity use. This price structure is due to the lower cost of providing electricity during the winter period. "BPU is pleased to be able to adjust its 2011 winter electric rates," stated Don Gray, General Manager of BPU. "This adjustment should benefit the average BPU residential customer by lowering their electric bills by $12 per month."
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSTHE HOMES, INC.September 19, 2011
President Harold Watson called the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Homes, Inc. to order at 6:00 p.m. on September 19, 2011.
Present were: Harold Watson, Jena Garr, Elaine Hines and Karen Anver, Board Members; Elizabeth Bothwell, Manager; Greg Goheen, Attorney; and Karen Brokesh, Transcriber. Charles Sawyer was absent.
Ten stockholders attended the meeting.
President Watson welcomed the stockholders to the meeting and announced that, as provided by the By-Laws of the corporation, only stockholders of record are entitled to attend the board meeting. President Watson also asked all stockholders in attendance to hold their questions and comments until after the finish of regular business at which time anyone who wishes to speak will be allowed to make a statement.
President Watson reminded the stockholders to state their name and address so that the minutes can accurately reflect all comments made during the open session. Stockholders were asked to hold their comments until executive session or to speak with the manager one-on-one if they did not want their comments reflected in open session.
Stockholders are reminded that if they have a problem with their unit, to please report it to the office during regular business hours.
It was announced that the work order report for August, 2011 has been posted.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 2011 and the August 15, 2011 Executive Session had previously been distributed to all board members. Jena Garr moved to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Karen Anver. Carried unanimously.
Treasurer Anver reported that the financial statements have been reviewed and were found to be in good order. The income statement and balance sheet were posted for the duration of the meeting. Jena Garr moved to accept the financial report as presented. Seconded by Karen Anver. Carried unanimously.
At this point, Elaine Hines joined the meeting.
Stockholder change requests approved by the manager are as follows:
772 Manorcrest: Build an 8 x 10 shed on a concrete slab – Kang Tai Liu. Work will be done by the stockholder.
70 Viewcrest: Change gas stove out to electric stove and cap gas line. Work will be done by LDS.
3166 N. 9th Street: Install cable television – Clara Castro. Work will be done by Time Warner Cable.
There were no stockholder change requests for board consideration.
Secretary Hines read the stock transfer approvals as follows:
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ADDRESS TRANSFER FROM TRANSFER TO833 Roswell Steven Lester, Jr. Steven Lester, Jr. and Stacy I. Lester23 Viewcrest Pedro R. Martinez and Delfina M. Briones Deidra J. Johnson and Delores
Johnson138 Viewcrest Betty L. Reynolds, Kathleen Pennington,
Tabitha Lynn Pratt and William Thomas Magill
Betty L. Reynolds, Kathleen Pennington and William Thomas Magill
After being informed that the stock transfers were in order, it was moved by Elaine Hines and seconded by Jena Garr that the Corporation waive its option to purchase those shares of stock and approve transfer of same. Carried unanimously. The manager was reminded that all original signed stock certificates must be stored with the credit union if the stockholder has an outstanding loan.
Announcements:
A Family Day and Carnival will be held on September 24, 2011 between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. at the Kansas City Kansas Community College. Carnival rides will be available for the children and The Homes will have a booth at the event. Last year, 3,500 people attended the event.
Neighborhood Watch is considering forming a volunteer nonprofit organization to obtain grant funding to work on improvements to the community.
There was no report from the Lawn of the Month Club.
The speed limit throughout The Homes is 20 miles per hour. Please be alert and careful as you drive through the neighborhood and look out for children at bus stops.
Beatrice Arce reported there was a good showing and a lot of interest at the pet adoption held last weekend.
The annual Halloween Party and BBQ Cook Off will be held Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the clubroom. Anyone interested in setting up and preparing for the event are encouraged to contact the office. Participants in the BBQ contest are encouraged to register with the office. This year there will be a $5.00 admission fee for the BBQ. Judges will be Terry Zeigler, Nathan Barnes, Paul Soptick and David Haley.
Old Business to be Discussed:
Manager reported that the traffic calming devices are still planned to be installed this year according to the Unified Government.
The re-inspections to the exteriors of units has been completed. Letters were sent to those residents who have not completed their tasks with a September 19, 2011 deadline. A third inspection will be completed in the next 30 days.
The BPU is also repairing security lights and street lights. Currently, there are thirty-six 400-watt security/flood lights on the property. The Homes pays approximately $1,600.00 each month for these lights. If the wattage of the lights was downgraded to 250-watt lights, the monthly cost would be cut in half. The charge for changing out the lights would be $3,600.00. The downside to this would be the lights would be dimmer. There may also be security concerns and insurance concerns. Some stockholders would like to have dimmer lights. It was decided to have the manager check with stockholders and obtain their consent to change six lights in the community to the 250-watt lights. Manager will report back at
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next month’s meeting about how the six changed-out lights before a decision is made on changing out all of the lights on the property.
The cost to switch the office to solar powered energy would be approximately $30,000.00. The cost for a solar powered security lights is $5,600.00 after a 30% tax rebate. Manager suggests these issues be revisited in a few years when the costs have come down.
New Business to be Discussed:
Clara Archer’s unit at 727 Manorcrest caught fire on August 17, 2011 causing significant damage to the utility room, attic and roof. Manager has received three bids to repair the unit and the insurance adjuster is reviewing them. There is a $5,000.00 deductible for the repairs.
Comments from Directors and Attorney:
Harold Watson requested that all violations of the policy requiring trash to be placed outside the unit in containers be reported to the office. Also, if trash is placed outside a unit too early, please notify the office.
Comments from Stockholders: Sherry McCool, 12 Summitcrest, commented that the person(s) who have been painting the lines in the parking bays has been doing a good job.
Mary Jane Watson, 28 Viewcrest, commented on dogs getting into trash in the neighborhood.
Bob Anver, 108 Viewcrest, reported that Deffenbaugh provides trash containers to residents in Merriam in asked if The Homes’ residents could get them.
Beverly Waltrip, 25 Viewcrest, thanked the manager for her help with a recent maintenance request and commented that the office staff is always very helpful.
Jerry DeMeyer, 4 Summitcrest, reported that fall inspections would be starting soon.
No further business to come before the board the board adjourned into executive session.
______________________________R. ELAINE HINESSECRETARY
APPROVED:
____________________________HAROLD WATSONPRESIDENT
Transcribed by Karen Brokesh
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EVENTS AT THE HOMESSpiritual Study: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 1-2pm at The Clubroom. All faiths welcome. Bring your bible.
Bingo: Friday, October 28, 7-9pm at The Homes Clubroom. Donate White Elephants items for prizes.
The Homes BBQ Cook-Off and Halloween Party: Saturday, October 29, 5-8pm at The Clubroom. BBQ Entries: Beef, Pork, Chicken, contestants must pre-register. Games and costume contest. $5.00 for adults $2.00 for children
It’s time for Family Holiday and Senior Student Pictures. Contact Dee Dee at the office, 913-321-2471 to schedule a session.
EVENTS AROUND TOWN9/3 - 10/16 Kansas City Renaissance Festival: 628 North 126th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012, 913-721-2110, http://www.kcrenfest.com. Recreation of the 16th century English Village. Live entertainment, food, fun and activities for the entire family. Rated as one of the top 100 events in North America. Hours: 10:00am-7:00pm weekends, Labor Day through Columbus Day, rain or shine. Admission: - $8.45 - $18.95
10/5-10/7, U.G. Municipal Court Amnesty Program Gives People a Second Chance: 8am-4pm, The Unified Government's Municipal Court is offering an opportunity to set yourself free from those burdensome fines. Individuals with bench warrants for failure to appear in court, resisting arrest, and overdue fines that are under warrant status, dating as far back as 5-years, can pay just half of the total balance due during a one-time only 3-day Amnesty Program beginning Wednesday, October 5th, 6th, and 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are a set of very important guidelines that must be followed to be able to take advantage of the program. Fines must be paid in person in the form of cash, money order, cashier's check, visa or mastercard at Municipal Court, which is located on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Reductions will not be given for partial payments and the program does not extend to probation warrants or felony cases. Overdue fines are defined as those that are currently under warrant status and have been sent to the collection agency. Call Municipal Court at 913.573.5200 for more detailed information what is or is not covered under the Amnesty Program.
10/6, Culver’s at Village West: 1925 Prairie Crossing, 5pm-8pm, will donate 10% of all proceeds to Kiwanis West Club of Kansas City, Ks helping “Change the world, one child at a time”.
10/8, Free Energy Conservation Workshop: 9:30-11:30am, Habitat Restore, 4701 Deramus Ave, KCMo. Register at www.marc.org/habitat or call 816.231.6889. Space is limited.
10/8, A Better KCK Dog Jog 5k: 8am, Wyandotte High School. The event is designed to increase awareness of the low health rankings in Wyandotte County, unite the community in a fun, healthy activity and inspire a “yes we can” mentality, according to organizers. Register online at www.sportkc.org/ABetterKCKDogJog or at the event. Participants are not required to have dogs in the event.
Session $30 per setting
1-8x10 $20 per sheet 2-5x7 $15 per sheet 8-wallets $10 per sheet
Special pricing for The Homes residents
Sample pictures Dee Dee has taken
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10/28, BPU 2011 Fall Energy Efficiency Workshop: Noon – 3pm, West Wyandotte Public Library, 1737 N. 82nd Street, The FREE event promotes energy efficiency techniques and offers tips on how to reduce energy costs, will feature speakers, exhibits and hands-on demonstrations by BPU staff and industry experts. The event is kid-friendly, with Halloween refreshments and treats being served from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., followed by the energy efficiency program. Due limited seating, please RSVP before October 24 by calling 913-573-9922 or email RSVP to [email protected].
Grinter Place Farmer’s Market: 1400 S. 78th St., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 22. For more information about the market, becoming a vendor or to see the list of weekly offerings at the market, go to gpffarmersmarket.com or call (913) 721-9735.
City Market Farmers' Market: Kansas City, Mo, Saturday 6am - 3pm, Sunday 8am - 3pm accepts the state issued Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cards from Kansas and Missouri. Swipe your card at the information tent for the desired dollar amount and in exchange receive that amount in City Market Farmers' Market SNAP/EBT tokens and use with dozens of approved Farmers' Market Vendors. For each $5 you take off your EBT card, City Market will match it up to $20 tokens per visit per person ($20 off your EBT card and $20 in City Market tokens = $40 tokens).
New and Used Building Materials & Workshop: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 4701 Deramus Ave. Kansas City, MO or 303 W. 79th St. Kansas City, MO, 816-231-6889. Hours are Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm (Donations and purchase pick-up until 5pm); Saturday, 9am – 4pm (Donations and purchase pick-up until 3pm); Closed Sundays.
Medicare Savings Program Application Assistance is offered by appointment, over the phone, or in your home. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) is a free program offering older Kansans an
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10/28, BPU 2011 Fall Energy Efficiency Workshop: Noon – 3pm, West Wyandotte Public Library, 1737 N. 82nd Street, The FREE event promotes energy efficiency techniques and offers tips on how to reduce energy costs, will feature speakers, exhibits and hands-on demonstrations by BPU staff and industry experts. The event is kid-friendly, with Halloween refreshments and treats being served from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., followed by the energy efficiency program. Due limited seating, please RSVP before October 24 by calling 913-573-9922 or email RSVP to [email protected].
Grinter Place Farmer’s Market: 1400 S. 78th St., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 22. For more information about the market, becoming a vendor or to see the list of weekly offerings at the market, go to gpffarmersmarket.com or call (913) 721-9735.
City Market Farmers' Market: Kansas City, Mo, Saturday 6am - 3pm, Sunday 8am - 3pm accepts the state issued Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cards from Kansas and Missouri. Swipe your card at the information tent for the desired dollar amount and in exchange receive that amount in City Market Farmers' Market SNAP/EBT tokens and use with dozens of approved Farmers' Market Vendors. For each $5 you take off your EBT card, City Market will match it up to $20 tokens per visit per person ($20 off your EBT card and $20 in City Market tokens = $40 tokens).
New and Used Building Materials & Workshop: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 4701 Deramus Ave. Kansas City, MO or 303 W. 79th St. Kansas City, MO, 816-231-6889. Hours are Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm (Donations and purchase pick-up until 5pm); Saturday, 9am – 4pm (Donations and purchase pick-up until 3pm); Closed Sundays.
Medicare Savings Program Application Assistance is offered by appointment, over the phone, or in your home. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) is a free program offering older Kansans an
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Halloween is around the corner and your participation in the tradition of trick or treating is wanted. The excitement of children dressing up and getting free candy is always a joy to behold. This is a great way to get to know some of your neighbors in The Homes. Load up your candy bowls and turn on the porch light and welcome all the little ghosts and goblins. Follow these tips to make sure you and your trick or treaters have a safe holiday.-Drive slowly all evening.-Keep costumes short to prevent trips, falls and other bumps in the night-Encourage kids to wear light colors or put reflective tape on their costume.-Wear comfortable shoes.-Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.-Set a time limit for children to trick or treat. Together, map out a safe route so you know where they will be. Remind them not to take shortcuts through the parks and back yards.-Remind kids never to enter a strange house or car.
10/1-10/2 - Hoots and Howls – Meet Curious George: 10am-3pm, KC Zoo, spooky fun including haunted valley, chalk art, pedal tractors, hay rides, & rope maze.
10/8-10/9 - Hoots and Howls - Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog: 10am-3pm, KC Zoo, spooky fun including haunted valley, chalk art, pedal tractors, hay rides, & rope maze.
10/15-10/16 - Hoots and Howls - Meet your favorite Star Wars characters: 10am-3pm, KC Zoo, spooky fun including haunted valley, chalk art, pedal tractors, hay rides, & rope maze.
10/28 – Friday Fright Night: 6pm, Oak Grove Park, 7600 N Troost, Gladstone. Safe trick or treating, entertainment & story telling for all ages.
10/29 – Parkville Trick or Treat: Historic Downtown. All witches, ghosts, & goblins are invited to trick or treat at participating shops & businesses.
10/29 – The Homes BBQ Cook-Off and Halloween Party: 5-8pm at The Clubroom. BBQ Contest Entries: Beef, Pork, Chicken, contestants must pre-register. Games and costume contest. $5.00 for adults $2.00 for children
10/29 – Trick or Treat on the Farm: 11am-3pm, Bonner Springs Agriculture Hall of Fame, 630 Hall of Fame Drive, Bonner Springs. Ride the miniature train and listen to stories around a campfire are just a few of the activities at the 3rd Annual Trick or Treat on the Farm. Admission before tax: Adults $7; Children (5-16) $3, under 5 Free
10/29-10/30 –Boo at the Zoo: 9:30 am-6pm, KC Zoo. Enjoy the Boneville Graveyard, get your photo taken by the KCZoo Photo Club (for a small fee), costume parades, scarecrow train express, spooky animal shows and much more! Activities are free with regular admission.
10/31 – Halloween Safe Night: 6-9pm, JFK Recreation Center, 1310 N. 10th St, Candy, Costume and Dance Contest, Family Pumpkin Carving Contest (at least 2 family members). To sign up for the pumpkin carving call 913-321-4135.
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HELPFUL HINTS ABOUT LIVING IN THE HOMESBURN PILE AND DUMPSTER. Contact the office before dumping items in the burn pile or the dumpster located at the office. The burn pile is for yard waste (tree limbs, brush, and grass) only. DO NOT PLACE BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE BURN PILE.
TOD. The office has an official TOD (Transfer on Death) form. In the event of your death, who will your home go to. If you do not have a will or a TOD, the state will control who your home goes to. Please secure your future and request/complete this form.
LITTERING. Think twice about throwing your trash out your car window or into someone's yard. First, it's rude and selfish. Someone will have to pick it up and most of the time it is the maintenance staff. This takes time and money away from other residents needs. Second, it is against the law. Littering is a Class C violation that is punishable by a fine up to a $500.00. If you are witnessed littering the police will be called and you will be charged, by The Homes, for the time it takes to pick it up and dispose of it.
TOYS & BIKES: Please do not leave toys & bikes in the parks. They create a mowing hazard and a opportunity for thieves. If you have lost a toy or bike in a park, check the office to see if it was picked up.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: Carbon monoxide or CO is found in combustion fumes that are produced by gas stoves and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. People and animals in these spaces can be poisoned by breathing it. The Homes offers carbon monoxide detectors for $25 installed.
KEEP FURNANCE AND WATER HEATER AREAS CLEAN. Having too many clothes, boxes, or general clutter in your utility area can be a fire hazard. Please keep yourself and your neighbors safe and keep your utility areas clean.
ONLY FLUSH TOILET PAPER. The pipes in our homes are over 60 years old. They do not have the capacity to wash away any other material. Do not flush baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, diapers, paper towels, Q tips, etc. If maintenance finds these items consistently causing a back up in your pipes you may be charged for the repair.
PARKING: The Homes does not have assigned parking. Please be considerate of your neighbors and their parking needs. Try not to park in a spot that is normally used by your neighbor. If you have guest, have them park in the overflow lots.
YARDS & PORCHES: Please take the time to clean up/organize your yard and porch. The size of our porches do not allow for you to keep many items on them before they start to look cluttered and messy. If you do not have a shed an affordable idea to store your items in are: deck and patio boxes. They range in cost from $30 to $100 and can be purchased on-line or at your local discount store. Items that should not be on your porch: appliances, boxes, buckets, mops, paint containers or any other "non outdoor" items. The office offers free paint for the porches.
STICKS AND LIMBS: Place sticks/limbs in 4 foot bundles to the curbside for pickup by maintenance.
AUTO Jose’s Auto Service 1413 N. 18th KC Ks 913.371.9101Osorio’s Auto Unlock Service Oscar Osorio 913.499.6702
CHURCH Bridge of Hope Community Church 1925 N. 11th KC Ks 913.499.6741
COMPUTER Heartland On-Site Services Joe Dix 913.735.7121
FURNANCE / AIR CONDITIONINGClair Heating & Cooling Jon Clair 913.334.4020RBG Heating & Cooling 913.952.5122 / English
913.562.4479 / SpanishSchuler Heating & Cooling 913.262.2969Smitty’s Heating & Cooling Joe Smith 913.299.1488
HOME REPAIR Air Duct Cleaning/Carpet Cleaning Rosario Ortiz 816-215-5114
Handyman Pros &Real Deal Pressure Washing
Brandon Deal 913.707.2669
L. Donnell & Sons Construction General Const & Elect. 816.820.8227Reliable Flooring Shawn Walters 913.944.1970Wallpaper Hanger/Painter Annamaria 816.810.8872
LAWN CARE Todd Bothwell 816.517.6639J D Jackson 816.803.9914Rolling Reel Grass Cutting J. Hall 913.233.2541Yard Work Annamaria 816.810.8872
NOTARY / TAX SERVICEBecky, Tax Representative 913.232.7339/816.516.1959Open Door Mobile Notary Mary Jane Watson 913.281.4405
PERSONAL Artistry Cosmetics Mary Jane Watson 913.281.4405Avon Karen Anver 913.342.2660Custom Made to Order Jewelry & Watch repair
Tammy Eklund 913.342.2326
Guitar Lessons Shawn Reitmayer 816.462.7177
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hair Salon Niki 913.710.6216Housecleaning Angelica 816.756.7418Housecleaning/Errands Jennifer 913.226.1698House-sitting/Pet & Plant Care J. Hall 913.233.2541Housecleaning/Babysitter (24hr)/Dog Walker
Annamaria 816.810.8872
Sell It on EBay Bob Anver 913.342.2660Tina’s Alteration & Repair 913.633.1495
PET SUPPLIESDresslers Dog Supplies 1708 Steele Rd KC Ks 913.722.2430
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Freeze Frame Photography Dee Dee Johnson 816.716.8865
RECYCLINGC & E Recycling Chris 913.904.8501
Eric 913.907.6764
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Happy Birthday to those residents that celebrate their birthday in
TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT SUCH AS A BIRTHDAY, WEDDING OR DEATH, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE
FOR SALE
Heinz Chicago Piano-Free
10 Gallons of White Satin Paint, 5 Gallons of Flat White Paint, Make an offer. Call the office for any of these items
Kohler Pedestal Sink, $150, Call Mark, 913-281-1868
4 grave plots next to office at entrance of Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Plots sell for $2,000 each, asking $700 each. Call Jimmie, 913-271-3228
Kenmore Heavy Duty Gas Dryer, $50. Call Annamaria, 816-810-8872
Maytag Washer & Electric Dryer, $100. Call Martha, 913-281-4298
HELP WANTED
Bilingual Housekeeping Supervisor, 9pm – Midnight
Bilingual Site Operations Manager, Flexible / On Call
Call Cynthia @ LaCasta Temp Services, 913-384-5660
Congratulations to Dory Sabata and Marais Harris on the birth of their child.
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ATTENTION: The Board of Directors has voted to send only the Annual statement this year which will be mailed December 31, 2011. If you desire a statement as of June 30, 2011, please call the Credit Union Office at 913-342-3421.
One Bedroom Owner Phone Price900 Manorcrest Deal 913.707.2669 $ 5,50031 Summitcrest QHFCU 913.321.2471 $ 6,2003132 N Allis (Appt Only)Appliances *s/h will pay 3 months of maintenance fee*
Marquis/HofMiller
816.518.1165 $ 8,775
Two Bedroom Up Owner Phone Price873 Manorcrest The Homes 913.653.1313 $ 5,00067 Viewcrest (Appliances) Lin 913.548.6699 $ 5,000113 Viewcrest Melendez 913.233.1067 $12,000Two Bedroom Down Owner Phone Price954 Manorcrest Ramos 913.621.4532 $13,000971 Manorcrest Appliances
Reed 913.206.0611 $ 9,950
841 Roswell Gregg 913.371.5673 $10,23369 Viewcrest (Appliances, C/A)
Avila 913.645.8603 Ask S/H
80 Viewcrest Vandaveer 816.721.3759 $14,000115 Viewcrest Rivas 913.371.3001 $ 9,000
Make Offer130 Viewcrest Rivera 913.522.9147 $ 9,500131 Viewcrest Acosta 913.271.3744 $10,0005 Craigcrest Prince 913.999.1599 $12,0003175 N 9th Prince 913.400.1133 $12,500876 Manorcrest (Stove, Refrig, C/A)
McGuirt 913.626.1657 $ 8,000
Three Bedroom Owner Phone Price21 Viewcrest Appliances, C/A, Deck
Steffen 816.728.1508 $ 9,000
52 Viewcrest Merlo 913.669.1617 $10,000133 Viewcrest Appliances Maderak 913.907.8220 $14,000
Make Offer135 Viewcrest Drowns 816.739.5626 $11,500138 Viewcrest, Stove Magill 913. 530.7300 $ 8,000139 Viewcrest, Appliances Dulac 913.205.4000 $10,000Double Unit Owner Phone Price6/8 Summitcrest Jones 913.602.5361 $16,00023/25 SummitcrestAppliances
Forcier 816.679.0801 $15,000
84/86 Viewcrest (Appt Only)
Eberhardt 913.281.5847 $22,000
Quindaro Homes Federal Credit Union As of August 31, 2011
NEEDED
Assets: LOANS 564,183.62 ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - 10,353.13 SECURITY BANK 188,729.16 CHANGE FUND 200.00 COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – SAVINGS 62.07 COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – CD 104,477.75 BANK MIDWEST 53,468.10 KCCU MEMBERSHIP SHARES 11,428.85 KCCU CASH MANAGEMENT 1,420.81 CREDIT UNION 1 SAVINGS 26.23 INDUSTRIAL STATE BANK 84,298.14 INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN 1,546.42 INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN 100,000.00 M & I BANK 100,000.00 COMMERICAL STATE BANK OF BONNER SPRINGS 100,000.00 PREPAID INSURANCE 4,482.15 NCUSIF 11,253.82
TOTAL ASSETS 1,315,223.99
Liabilities: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0.00 AUDIT FEE - PAYABLE 0.00 NCUSIF PREMIUM PAYABLE 3,728.00 FEDERAL & KANSAS TAXES DUE 110.00 SHARED DIVIDENDS PAYABLE 1,343.11 MEMBER SHARES 1,062,470.36 REGULAR RESERVES 31,510.21 RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES 26,500.00 UNDIVIDED EARNINGS 188,392.72 NET INCOME 1,169.59
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,315,223.99
October 2011Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2 3 4NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Clubroom6:30PM
5 6SPIRITUAL STUDY, Clubroom1-2 PM
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9 10COLUMBUS DAY
THE HOMES AND CREDIT UNION OFFICES CLOSED
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16 17THE HOMES BOARD MEETING 6 PM
18 19CREDIT UNION BOARD MEETING 4:30 PM
20SPIRITUAL STUDY, Clubroom1-2 PM
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23 24 25 26 27 28BINGO, Clubroom,7-9pm
29THE HOMES BBQ COOK-OFF & HALLOWEEN PARTY 5-8PM
30 31HALLOWEEN
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NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: This newsletter is intended to inform and notify in an unbiased form. It is published in cooperation with The Homes, Inc., The Quindaro Homes Neighborhood Watch, The Quindaro Homes Federal Credit Union, and the stockholders of The Homes, Inc. No discrimination against any person or group is intended or tolerated. If a stockholder would like to submit material for the Newsletter, please submit to the office in writing no later than the 20th of the month. Newsletter Editors, Elizabeth Bothwell and Debbie Walters
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OCTOBER TRIVIA & FUN
Spirit Jugs
Total Time Needed: 1 Hour
Stationed on a walkway or porch, these homemade lanterns will extend a ghostly greeting and good-bye to all your holiday visitors.
MaterialsClean plastic gallon milk jugs Black permanent markerCraft knife String of 50 clear low-wattage holiday lights
InstructionsDraw ghost eyes and mouths on the jugs. Tip: Leave the caps on while you do this, so the jugs don't dent.Use the craft knife to cut a half-dollar-size hole in the back of each jug (a parent's job).Arrange the ghosts near each other and string the lights between them, stuffing several bulbs into each of the jugs.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS Unscramble the letters under the blanks to find out what you can do to help stay safe while trick-or-treating.
1. Walk on 2. Stay in___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ _ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ E I A S K DW S L O S G PRU
3. Avoid 4. Carry a ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___T A E S N R S G R GT A H F SI L H L
5. Ask your parents to check your ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ S ETTAR
ANSWERS: (1) SIDEWALKS (2) GROUPS (3) STRANGERS (4) FLASHLIGHT (5) TREATS
