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THE HOMES, INC June 2012NEWSLETTER Happy Father’s Day

THE HOMESBOARD MEETING

June 18, 6pmIN THE CLUBROOM

Stockholders are welcome!

THE HOMES, INC 660 MANORCREST, KANSAS CITY, KS 66101 913-321-2471www.thehomesinc.com

Inside This IssueCommunity Yard Sale 2Neighborhood Watch 3Newsletter Trivia 4Cute Pet Contest 5Board Meeting Minutes 7-10Events 11Hints about living in The Homes 14Public Service Announcements 15-16Q.H.F.C.U 17Units for Sale 18Calendar 19Fun & Trivia 20

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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

Neighborhood Watch Cookout

Friday, June 15 from 6-8.Free food, games & helpful information

about making yourself & you community safer. (See page 3)

Community Yard SaleJune 23rd, 9-5(See page 18)

Free Tutoring ProgramKindergarten - 8th

(See page 16)

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN IS BACK!(See page 6)

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Community Yard Sale - June 23rd, 9-5.The Homes would like to have a community wide yard sale. Each

resident can have their sale at their address. The cost for a permit is $5 per address. Complete the form below and drop it by the office along with your $5 by Tuesday, June 19th. The permit receipt will be dropped off to

your address Friday, June 22nd. The Homes will be advertising this community yard sale with several media outlets around Kansas City.

5. What address won 2nd place yard of the month?

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWSMeeting at the clubroom on Tuesday, June 5 at 6:00pm

Refreshments will be served.

Dennis Vallejo, Community Police Officer, encourages anyone that sees anything suspicious in the neighborhood to call the police at 596-3000. The police need you to make the call. The more calls made, the more documentation the police will have. This will lead to more neighborhood police patrols. You can request to remain anonymous when you make the call! If you are a victim of a crime, you need to report it to the office and to the police.

PHONE TREEAbout a year ago, the Neighborhood Watch took advantage of a free phone-tree service from Livable Neighborhoods to warn our stockholders and residents of any known criminals operating in the neighborhood and The Homes activities such as the chili cook-offs, back to school days, meeting changes and regular meetings, stockholders funerals and general helpful information. At that time, we asked anyone who did not want to be notified to advise the office. If you do not want to notified by phone of items such as above, please call the office and they will remove you from the phone-tree list. (The system can't be programmed to call certain people, for certain messages. Once you are removed, you will no longer receive notifications).

The warm weather has arrived and our children are outside having fun.  Please guide your children to stay out of neighbor’s yards unless you have asked for their permission for your children to play in their yard.  The Homes has over 25 acres of parks. We even have a Frisbee golf course and the office can provide you with instructions on how to play.  If you have young children they should always be supervised by an adult when playing outdoors. If you see young children, playing outside, unsupervised, please call the police.

Neighborhood Watch CookoutFriday, June 15th from 6-8pm.

Come join us and learn about The Homes Neighborhood Watch Group. Free hot dogs,

hamburgers, side items and beverages served. We will have games, a "bouncy house" and information

on how you can make yourself and your neighborhood safer.

Credit Union?2. What is the total amount of loans as of 12/31/11 at the Quindaro Homes Federal Credit Union?

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PAY MONTHLY ASSOCIATION FEES WITH INTUIT PAYMENT NETWORK

To receive your monthly association (maintenance) fee invoice via email, please send your name, address, and email address to homespayments@sbcglobal.net.

We invite you to pay invoices using Payment Network, a service from Intuit (makers of TurboTax, QuickBooks and Quicken) that lets you pay invoices directly from your bank account. This is the same type of payment you use when you pay your telephone or utility bill from your bank account. How do you pay using this service?Each invoice we send you contains a Payment Network web address which you can visit to pay your bill online for FREE. Just click the link to pay.What’s in it for you?Payment Network offers you the following benefits:

Schedule the payment for any date you wish. Save the time and effort of writing a paper check. Track your payments with instant email confirmation alerts. Your bank account details stay private. We get the money you send us, but we never see your bank

account information.

To learn more, visit https://ipn.intuit.com/qb/payorLearnMore

Why use this FREE payment service? - Your bank account information is safe and never shared with your vendor. - Pay from a checking account.* Make current payments or schedule payments for a future date. - Pay right away, or create an account to save your payment info and track multiple payments. - Eliminate writing paper checks and easily manage your payables online.

2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days. The days for drop off are Saturdays, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15 and October 20, 2012. Wyandotte county residents can bring tires, motor oil, batteries, antifreeze, degreasers, paints, varnishes, solvents, lawn & garden insecticides/pesticides, and household cleaning products to 2443 South 88th Street, Kansas City, Kansas. For additional information call 573-5400.

2. What grades are available for tutoring?

NEWSLETTER TRIVIAWe want to encourage all residents to read the newsletter. You will find 10 questions within the newsletter. Write down your answers, along with your name and address. Bring the information to the office and drop it in the lock box. At the monthly board meeting we will randomly choose an answer sheet and if all the answers are correct, that resident will receive $25 off the next month’s maintenance. The following is the first question…

1. Who do you contact for Dispute Resolution with animal complaints?

Now find the other nine questions and bring your answers to the office!

Employees and board members of the Homes and their family members are not eligible to participate.

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Cute Pet ContestDo you have a cute pet! Submit a photograph and information about your pet to the office. Each month we will choose 3 photo submissions and publish them in the newsletter.

Panda is 1 ½ years old. Submitted by Sharon Carrazco

Submitted by Bea Arce

Solomon11 years old

Chastity5 years old Peaches, 16 years old.

Submitted by Ralph Heiden

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PET OWNERSHIP IN THE HOMES, INC. Pets are to be penned, on a tie out or leash at all times they are outdoors. Dogs at large (not on leash, a tie out or in fenced area) are handled through Animal Control. Complainant

should leave name and phone number, telling the dispatcher they want to file a complaint against the dog’s owner. Pets should not be tied near street-side sidewalks. These sidewalks are for public pedestrian use and are not to be obstructed.

Residents are allowed no more than two (2) dogs or five (5) cats per unit. Any combination of up to five (5) pets is allowed as long as no more than two (2) are dogs.

No excessive barking between the hours of 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. Excessive dog barking is not handled through Animal Control. Complaints should be referred to Mr. Greg

Carr, Dispute Resolution, 913-573-5225. Complainant should leave their name, phone number and the address of the barking dog with Mr. Carr. Mr. Carr will contact the dog’s owner. The complainant remains anonymous.

Pets required by city ordinance should be licensed and vaccinated for rabies yearly. Injured and stray-confined animals are handled through Animal Control. Complainant should follow up with

Animal Control within 2 hours of first call. Defecation should be removed from the yard on a regular basis. If the stockholder is unable to do this work

for any reason, there are services listed under pets in the yellow pages who do this work for a nominal fee. If The Homes has to remove excessive pet waste from a stockholder’s yard, there will be a $50.00 charge for

each occurrence. Flagrant violations of these specifications can result in eviction under the nuisance clause of The Homes, Inc. Rules and Regulations.

The cutest pet contest has had an overwhelming response. Next month we will choose 4 winners. Keep the pictures coming!

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KIDS IN THE KITCHENIn the Clubroom

Tuesdays, July 24, July 31, August 7 2:30pm – 4pm

*July 31 session begins at 2pm*

The Homes will host Harvesters’ Kids in the Kitchen nutrition education program. Kids in the Kitchen is a fun, interactive and challenging way for children ages 5 – 18 to learn about healthy cooking and eating. This FREE program focuses on food preparation, food safety skills, nutrition and making healthy food choices. The Harvesters’ educator leads four weekly, one-hour classes, and provides the food, cooking equipment and educational materials. Each class will include healthy eating and lifestyle education, fun and educational activities, and hands-on preparation of one or two recipes. ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We need no less than 10 and no more than 20 children for the program. Participants are required to arrive 30 minutes before class and attend all sessions. Parents can register their children by returning the registration form to the office no later than June 15. A registration form must be completed for each child and signed by a parent. (Parents can contact the office for additional registration forms)

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN REGISTRATION

Child Name:__________________________________________________ Age:________________

Parent/Guardian Name:___________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone #1:________________________________Contact Phone #2:________________________

My child is allergic to: (Latex gloves may be used in the class)____________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Doctor’s Name who diagnosed child’s allergies:________________________________________________

Doctor’s Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________

In order to avoid a life-threatening reaction, my child must avoid all foods that contain

__________________________________, including these ingredients:_______________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________Please ensure my child’s food does not contain any of these ingredients and that all utensils and equipment used to prepare my child’s meal, as well as prep surfaces, are thoroughly cleaned prior to use.

If my child does come in contact with a food they are allergic to, I would like the Kids in the Kitchen

instructor to: ____________________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature_________________________________________________Date_____________________

8. If your social security income is less than $1361 a month, then what could you qualify for?

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSTHE HOMES, INC.

May 21, 2012

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 May 21, 2012.

Present were: Harold Watson, Elaine Hines Karen Anver and Kayla Ross, Board Members; Elizabeth Bothwell, Manager; Greg Goheen, Attorney; and Karen Brokesh, Transcriber. Frank Moss was absent.

Fifteen 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 April, 2012 has been posted.

Minutes of the regular meeting of April 16, 2012 and the April 16, 2012 Executive Session had previously been distributed to all board members. Karen Anver moved to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Kayla Ross. 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. Elaine Hines moved to accept the financial report as presented. Seconded by Kayla Ross. Carried unanimously.

Stockholder change request approved by the manager is as follows:

122 Viewcrest: Install an 8 x 10 shed – Shirley Elmore. Work will be done by Cedar Built Company.

3001 N. Allis: Install satellite dish – Alejandro Reyes. Work will be done by Dish Network.

The first stockholder change requests for board consideration was that of Daniel Wade, 838 Manorcrest, to close off the area between his shed and unit with a fence so that he may keep his dogs out of his yard so that the grass may regrow. Work to be done by self. Most fences are against the rules and regulations. Elaine Hines moved to approve Mr. Wade to install a dog kennel in his yard that meets specifications. Seconded by Kayla Ross. Carried unanimously.

The second stockholder change request for board consideration was from Peggy Holmes, 138 Viewcrest to remove part of the weight bearing wall and back side of closet in her kitchen/pantry area. Work to be done by self. This request has previously been approved by the board and is reflected here only for record in the minutes.

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Secretary Hines read the stock transfer approvals as follows:

ADDRESS TRANSFER FROM TRANSFER TO138 Viewcrest William Magill Peggy Holmes, Steven Wayne Holmes

and William Magill3001 N. Allis Clyde E. Smith Alejandro Reyes-Mendoza and Clyde E.

Smith68 Viewcrest Francisco and Maria Torres The Homes, Inc.900 Manorcrest Brandon L. Deal and Becky Cole The Homes, Inc.783 Manorcrest The Homes, Inc. Brandon L. Deal and Becky Cole

After being informed that the stock transfers were in order, it was moved by Elaine Hines and seconded by Kayla Ross that the Corporation waive its option to purchase the 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:

Neighborhood Watch will move its meeting times back to 6:00 p.m. so that more persons are able to attend. The grant for the playground equipment has been submitted to the United Way and notification should be received by June, 2012 whether monies have been awarded through this grant.

The June, 2012 winners of the Yard of the Month award are:

First Place: 936-942 ManorcrestSecond Place: 129 ViewcrestThird Place: 19-21 Summitcrest

Charlie Harrison, a longtime resident of The Homes, passed away recently. Charlie was remembered as an active member of The Homes and Neighborhood Watch who built the signs at the 7 th and 10th Street entrances. Charlie and his wife, Velma, also maintained the garden at 10th Street. Karen Anver moved to donate $35.00 to Charlie Harrison’s church. Seconded by Elaine Hines. Carried unanimously.

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.

The park on Manorcrest near 7th Street closes at dark. The park is owned by the City and anyone who sees suspicious activity in the park should report it to the police.

Recently, air conditioning units at the office, 727 Manorcrest and 741 Manorcrest have been stolen. Stockholders are encouraged to call the police if they see any suspicious activity in the area.

Stockholders are encouraged to contact the office with any ideas for social events to be held this summer. A picnic with Neighborhood Watch is being planned.

A summer tutoring program will be held in the clubroom this summer.

Kids in the Kitchen will be held again in the clubroom in June and July with Harvesters.

A back to school event will be held this fall again to support the children in the community.

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Manager announced the winner of this month’s newsletter trivia was 876 Manorcrest. The winner will receive $25.00 off their maintenance.

Old Business to be Discussed:

A budget has been prepared for the remaining fiscal year. Expense increases have been made for porch roofs, cement repairs, fire extinguishers, tree trimming/removal, structural repairs and painting of units. At the end of this year, both loans should be paid off and the reserves should be increased.

The first round of spring inspections are complete. The second round will begin this week. Residents that have not complied with notices from the office will be given an additional 15 days to complete the work. After that, maintenance will make the repairs and the stockholders will be charged.

The Financial Committee met on May 14, 2012. The Committee is pleased to report that current reserves are up due to the recent maintenance fee increase. The reserves are currently $30,000 and were less than $1,000 at the end of 2011. After allowing for the planned expenses for the year, the fund balance should be approximately $100,000 by the end of the year. The Finance Committee recognized and thanked the manager and office staff for their efforts in dealing with the maintenance increase and in dealing with some of the unhappy stockholders. Jena Garr has resigned from the Finance Committee due to family and work schedule conflicts.

There is still no date from the Unified Government to install the speed bumps and other traffic calming devices in the neighborhood but they are expected to begin work in the next two months.

Volunteers are still needed for the summer youth internship program. This will provide kids in the community between the ages of 16 and 17 the ability to work over the summer. Some of the tasks to be assigned are painting parking bay stripes, cleaning up trash in the common areas painting common area sidewalk railings, filling cans with paint, repair holes in parking areas, planting ornamental grasses and cleaning out the rock area at the end of Roswell. Information is available in the office for persons interested in this program. The kids will work approximately 25 hours per week for two months. Anyone interested should submit their applications to the office by May 25, 2012. Manager hopes to hire two or three kids for this program.

Painting will resume this summer on the exteriors of the units that have not been repainted in the last few years. The cost to repaint all of the remaining units is $17,930. The budget currently allows for $6,070 to be spent this year. A drawing was held for the units to be painted this year. The units selected are: 34 Summitcrest, 81-87 Viewcrest, and 3001 N. Allis – 727 Manorcrest. The remaining units will be painted next year as money allows.

New Business to be Discussed:

Thirty-nine cement repairs to porches and sidewalks have been identified. Manager has submitted a bid in the amount of $6,500.00 to complete these repairs. Elaine Hines moved to accept this bid for cement repair work. Seconded by Karen Anver. Carried unanimously.

Manager has identified eleven trees in the neighborhood that need to be removed and twenty-five that need to be trimmed. A bid has been obtained from Rick Medill in the amount of $6,045.00 for this work. Elaine Hines moved to accept this bid for tree work. Seconded by Kayla Ross. Carried unanimously. Manager was asked to submit more than one bid for consideration in the future.

The board determined that the rails in the common areas should be painted the same color, using either black or gray paint. Painting will be done this summer.

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Comments from Directors and Attorney:

Elaine Hines thanked Delores Johnson and her grandchildren for helping her recently after she fell in front of her unit.

Manager thanked all of the stockholders who maintain the inside and outside of their units.

Comments from Stockholders:

Richard Shields, 26 Viewcrest, commented on the damage to his yard caused by repair work to a water line and drainage pipe.

Beverly Waltrip, 25 Viewcrest, reported loose dogs in the neighborhood that have been destroying property.

Charles Thompson, 24 Viewcrest, commented on unfinished foundation work on his unit and damage to his yard caused by repair work.

Mary Jane Watson, 28 Viewcrest, commented on Charlie Harrison’s funeral arrangements.

Sherry McCool, 12 Summitcrest, inquired into who is responsible for creating the automated phone calls to stockholders and asked that she be removed from the call list.

Bob Anver, 108 Viewcrest, thanked the manager and maintenance staff for all of their help. He also asked friends and neighbors to visit George Tucker who has experienced some health problems recently.

Jennifer Norris, 3124 N. Allis, thanked the manager and maintenance staff for all their help and nominated Rosetta Cantwell’s yard for consideration as Lawn of the Month.

Pat Reid, 34 Summitcrest, commented on the specifications for the stockholder granted approval to install a dog kennel.

Rob Tavis, 36 Summitcrest, thanked the manager for here accessibility and professionalism in the office.

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 AROUND TOWN

Mid-Life Players karaoke fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at the Alcott Arts Center Alcott, 18 S. 18th St. KCK. The public is invited to sing at the event. Kids and families may participate starting at 6 p.m., and an intermission will follow at 7 p.m. with concessions. An adult sing begins at 7:30 p.m. The Mid-Life Players are asking for a $5 donation per song for those wanting to get up and sing. This fundraiser is for the Mid-Life Players theatre group. For more information, visit www.alcottartscenter.org.

Summer Arts & Crafts Classes, June 4-June 29, 10am – Noon at Alcott Arts Center 180 S. 18th Street KCK. Ages 6-17. All supplies included, 12 classes, $60. Making your own Masterpieces: Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, Warhol’s Pop Art and Munch’s “Scream” The student will be instructed step by step to create a piece of art like the masters. Recycling Projects: Re-purposing jars, boxes, old magazines, coins, & buttons into unique items. Painting: Animals and Landscapes on Paper Objects: Flower Pots, Ceramic’s, wooden boxes Multi-Media: Collages 4th of July Wreath Family Flag.

Juneteenth Parade & Celebration, June 15th –16th at Big 11 LakeFriday - Bands in the park: The vigil will begin at 6pm and the bands will play afterwards. We will feature at least two local bands. Saturday - The parade will begin at 10:00am and will go from 7th and Quindaro to 18th street to Washington Blvd to Big 11 Lake. The celebration will begin at 12:00pm. There will be entertainment, vendors, informational booths, a car/truck show and much more. For more information, visit www.juneteenthkck.com.

Local Farmers Markets Some of the markets double the Senior Vouchers and the SNAP/ Vision program

Rosedale Farmers Market, corner of Rainbow Blvd and SW Blvd, 5/6-9/30, Sundays 12-3 p.m. Grinter House Market, 1400 S. 78th St, 4/14 to 10/20, Saturdays KCK Green Farmers Market, Strawberry Hill (6th and Ann), June - September

Wednesdays 8am-1pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm Juniper Gardens (3rd and Richmond), June - September , Mondays 9:30am - 1pm Catholic Charities (2220 Central), June – September, Tuesdays 9:30am - 1pm

Live in Wyandotte County? Have a family? Call CONNECTIONS, 913-321-9999. We can help you make the right connections to build a strong family. You want the best for your family — we’re here to help. If you are pregnant or care for a child under five years old, CONNECTIONS is for you. We can help you find answers to important questions for your family. CONNECTIONS is available for no cost, and we can visit you in your home. Call us to get connected to community resources today. Parenting Skills • Parent Health /Child Health • Independence Household Necessities/Housing Support • Job Advice

Every Tuesday and Wednesday - Free Summer MoviesLegends 14 Theatre, 1841 Village West Parkway, Kansas City , KS 66111, 913-428-2992http://www.phoenixtheatres.com. Free Summer Movies - Doors open at 9am and the movies will begin at 10am. Groups can reserve tickets from Noon-9pm Monday of the week they would like to come by contacting Mr. Nicklin at 913-428-2928. There are a limited number of ticket reservations available.

10. How much does a yard sale permit cost and when do you have to turn it into the office?

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Best Choice Save-A-Label For P.A.W.S. (People Helping Animals)The Save-A-Label program is an extremely successful program which helps non-profit organizations raise money. Currently, there are more than 10,000 non-profit groups in the Associated Wholesale Grocers trade area that participate in the program. These groups earn $.03 for each Best Choice UPC symbol redeemed, with a minimum of 1,000 labels required for redemption. This program represents more than 1.2 million cases of Best Choice productspurchased by consumers in one year. You can bring your Best Choice UPC labels to the office and we will redeem them for credit to the P.A.W.S. (People Helping Animals) organization.

Workforce Development at Kansas City Kansas Community College, A full complement of training solutions in order to meet your needs. 7250 State Ave., KCK, 913-288-7659

Quindaro Boulevard Family Health Care: 530 Quindaro Boulevard, KCK 66101. Phone: (913) 722-3100. www.swbfhc.org, Se habla Español. Your Health is important to us! Family Health Care provides primary health care for the entire family. Services include care for pregnant women, children and adults (including chronic diseases such as HIV, HepC and diabetes). Family Health Care is a non– profit safety net clinic with services provided on a sliding scale for those who do not have insurance. Our goal is to improve your family’s health by providing comprehensive health care services. No patient is turned away for inability to pay. Call (913) 722-3100 for an appointment. Monday - Friday Social and legal services from 12:00pm to 6:00pm Monday - Thursday The medical clinic is open 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Choices - Middle School Youth 4-H program.Coming soon to JFK Recreation Center (1310 N. 10th St., KCKS). Explore food and science, fun experiments, great snacks, weekly sessions, special events and field trips, learning basic cooking and healthy activities. Free. To register or for more information contact: Pamela McKnight: 913-299-9300 ext.111, pmcknig@ksu.ed or Linda Quinn: 913-231-4135, lvquinn@ksu.edu.

New and Used Building Materials & Workshop: Habitat for Humanity Restore, 4701 Deramus Ave. K.C, MO or 303 W. 79th St. K.C., MO, 816-231-6889. Hours are Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm (Donations/purchase pick-up until 5pm); Saturday, 9am – 4pm (Donations/purchase pick-up until 3pm)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 opportunity to talk with trained, community volunteers and get answers to questions about Medicare and other insurance issues. Please call the SHICK Hotline at 1-800-860-5260 to speak to a volunteer. If you are a resident of Wyandotte or Leavenworth County, you can reach a local volunteer at 913-573-8531.

ARE YOU TURNING 65 THIS YEAR?ARE YOU ALREADY RECEIVING MEDICARE BENEFITS?IS YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME LESS THAT $1361 PER MONTH($1839 per month for a married couple)?Then…you need to apply for Extra Help from Medicare. Medicare, not you, may pay for your premiums, copays, and deductibles!For help by appointment in our office call the local SHICK office at the Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging at 913-573-8531 or 1-888-661-1444.APPLY for extra help with the Social Security Administration online at www.social security.gov, or by phone at 1-800-772-1213.

7. How soon should you follow up with complaints to Animal Control?

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Your community needs Spanish volunteers. Occasionally, the office and maintenance staff need someone to translate ENGLISH communications to SPANISH communications. If you can volunteer this service, we would greatly appreciate it. A very special thank you to Bea Arce and Laura Diaz for donating their time to assist the office with translating.

Yard of the Month

June 2012 Winners

1st – 936/942 Manorcrest

2nd – 129 Viewcrest 3rd – 19/21 Summitcrest

HELPFUL HINTS ABOUT LIVING IN THE HOMESYARDS & 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.

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.

SPEEDING. The speed limit in The Homes, Inc. is 20 mph. It only takes a few seconds for a distracted child to dart out in the road. Please be aware and safe while driving.

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.

NOISE. Please be mindful of the level of noise you create. It is our responsibility to keep the sound we make to a reasonable level so we are not disturbing our neighbors. Sometimes, simply communicating with your neighbors and working out an understanding can resolve this and many other problems.

BURN 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.

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.

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. DO NOT PILE CLOTHES OR OTHER ITEMS ON TOP OF THE WATER HEATER OR FLU AREA.

STICKS AND LIMBS: Place sticks/limbs in 4 foot bundles to the curbside for pickup by maintenance.

4. What page are the "Units for sale" on?

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Public Service AnnouncementsAUTO

Aamco Total Car Care 1000 State Ave KC Ks 913.342.5000Jose’s Auto Service 1413 N. 18th KC Ks 913.371.9101

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 816-215-5114Handyman Pros &Real Deal Pressure Washing

Brandon Deal 913.707.2669

CTC Electrical Service Jeremy Tollie 913.375.0070Reliable Flooring Shawn Walters 913.944.1970Wallpaper Hanger/Painter Annamaria 816.810.8872

LAWN CARE Todd Bothwell 816.517.6639Grass Mowing/Yard Work Matt Eklund 913.526.2974Jano’s Lawn Service Antonio Mandujano 913.944.8082J D Jackson 816.803.9914Rolling Reel Grass Cutting J. Hall 913.233.2541Yard Work Annamaria 816.810.8872Abe Sawyer 913-562-7252

NOTARY / TAX SERVICEBecky, Tax Representative 913.232.7339/816.516.1959Open Door Mobile Notary Mary Jane Watson 913.281.4405

PERSONAL Angels of Grace Child Care 1220 Troup Ave Ste. B 913.233.2944Artistry Cosmetics Mary Jane Watson 913.281.4405Avon Karen Anver 913.342.2660Cupcakes by Frederick William Frederick 913.248.5416

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Custom Made to Order Jewelry & Watch Repair

Tammy Eklund 913.342.2326

Hair Salon Niki 913.710.6216House-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

PAINTINGTodd Bothwell 816.517.6639Matt Eklund 913.526.2974Abe Sawyer 913.562.7252

PHOTOGRAPHYFreeze Frame Photography Dee Dee Johnson 816.716.8865

RECYCLINGC & E Recycling Chris/Eric 913.904.8501/913.907.6764

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Happy Birthday to those residents that celebrate their birthday in June.

FOR SALE

To inquire on the items below call 913-999-43401. AB Doer Twist w/ workout video, $150

Tones muscle Massages back while exercising2. 4x8 Trailer (Fold & Assemble), $2503. 4 each Tires & Rims (205-70-15), $500

-------------------------------------------------------------------------To inquire on the items below call 913-515-3664

1. Harmony Brand 5 String Bango w/ case, tuner, & picks, $60

2. Casio Keyboard w/49 keys, 4 Octave, background music & drums, $30

In Memory….*Bobby Stanfield*Charles Harrison, a long-time resident at The Homes passed away unexpectedly.

FREE TUTORING PROGRAMThe Homes is offering a free tutoring program. For grades Kindergarten through Eighth (K – 8) there is assistance with English, Spanish, Reading, Science, Math and Art. This program could be very beneficial to your children and our community. It will keep their minds active and allow them to have fun in a structured environment. PLEASE PARTICIPATE! The program will meet in the clubroom, Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. starting June 11th to August 1st (6/11/12 – 8/1/12). D.J. Henderson, a resident of the Homes for 5 years, is teaching this program for free. She has a degree in Art, Biology and has 20 years experience in the medical industry. Basic supplies and a snack will be provided. Donations are appreciated!Please call the office and sign up for this program.

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Cupcakes by FrederickHomemade for all occasions

William Frederick913-248-5416

6. What date and time is the Neighborhood Watch Cookout?

Quindaro Homes Federal Credit Union As of March 31, 2012

NEEDED

Assets: LOANS 587,440.85 ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - 13,017.05 SECURITY BANK 113,311.90 CHANGE FUND 200.00 COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – SAVINGS 85.72 COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – CD 104,890.03 BANK MIDWEST 53,911.23 KCCU MEMBERSHIP SHARES 11,428.85 KCCU CASH MANAGEMENT 1,432.73 CREDIT UNION 1 SAVINGS 26.28 INDUSTRIAL STATE BANK 84,502.75 INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN 1,550.01 INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN 100,000.00 M & I BANK 100,000.00 COMMERICAL STATE BANK OF BONNER SPRINGS 100,000.00 PREPAID INSURANCE 402.49 NCUSIF 11,253.82

TOTAL ASSETS 1,257,419.61

Liabilities: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 618.00 AUDIT FEE - PAYABLE 600.00 NCUSIF PREMIUM PAYABLE 1,776.00 FEDERAL & KANSAS TAXES DUE 55.00 SHARED DIVIDENDS PAYABLE 534.45 MEMBER SHARES 1,003,998.00 REGULAR RESERVES 31,510.21 RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES 26,500.00 UNDIVIDED EARNINGS 190,527.88 NET INCOME 1,300.07

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,257,419.61

One Bedroom Amenities Owner Phone Price728 Manorcrest C/A, Furnished, Fridge, W/D Tsai 913.321.2471 $ 3,000900 Manorcrest The Homes 913.321.2471 $ 5,00031 Summitcrest The Homes 913.321.2471 $ 6,2003132 N Allis C/A, Stove, Shed The Homes 816.518.1165 $ 3,000

Two Bedroom Up Amenities Owner Phone Price745 Manorcrest No C/A Hullaby 816.678.9871 $ 6,00085 Viewcrest C/A, Shed, Furnished (except

art work), Fridge, Stove, W/DDickey 727.319.3736 $13,995

Two Bedroom Down Amenities Owner Phone Price727 Manorcrest C/A, Shed The Homes 913.321.2471 $ 7,000741 Manorcrest The Homes 913.321.2471 $ 7,000783 Manorcrest C/A Deal 913.707.2669 $10,000954 Manorcrest C/A, Basement Ramos 913.621.4532 $13,000841 Roswell Gregg 913.371.5673 $10,23380 Viewcrest C/A, Deck, Shed Vandaveer 816.721.3759 $14,000115 Viewcrest Stove, No C/A Rivas 913.371.3001 $ 9,000 OBO

130 Viewcrest C/A, Deck, Patio, Shed Rivera 913.522.9147 $ 9,500131 Viewcrest No C/A Acosta 913.271.3744 $ 6,0005 Craigcrest C/A, Stove, Fridge, W/D Prince 913.400.1133 $12,0003000 N Allis Walther 856.278.1040 $ 9,5003149 N Allis Hernandez 913.563.2635 $ 13,500

Three Bedroom Amenities Owner Phone Price670 Manorcrest C/A, Driveway, W/D, Shed Harrison 816-518-2130 $18,215 OBO

948 Manorcrest (Appt Only) Shed Ontiveros 816.585.4469 $16,000822 Roswell (Appt Only) C/A Gallegos 913.638.0521 $14,500824 Roswell C/A, Stove, Fridge, W/D Gardea 913.601.0218 $13,000 133 Viewcrest C/A,Stove, Fridge, W/D, D/W The Homes 913.321.2471 BID

Double Unit Amenities Owner Phone Price39/41 Summitcrest (2/2 bedroom)

Stove, Fridge Lopez 913.952.5386 $25,000 OBO

84/86 Viewcrest (2/2 bedroom)

C/A, Shed Eberhardt 913.281.5847 $20,000 OBO

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THE HOMES UNITS FOR SALE

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

3. How many cement repairs have been identified?

June 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday1

Saturday2

3 4 5NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH –Clubroom6:00PM

6 7 8 9

10 11TUTORING 1-3

12 13TUTORING 1-3

14 15NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COOKOUT6-8 PM

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17FATHER’S DAY

18TUTORING 1-3

BOARD MEETING 6:00 PM

19 20TUTORING 1-3

CREDIT UNION BOARD MEETING 4:30 PM

21 22 23COMMUNITYYARD SALE9-5 PM

24 25TUTORING 1-3

26 27TUTORING 1-3

28 29 30

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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

3. How many cement repairs have been identified?

JUNE TRIVIA & FUNVacation Map Picture Frame

Difficulty: AverageAge: 8 and up

Save old maps from your vacation to make this unique picture frame that doubles as a wonderful conversation piece.What you'll need:Maps of your vacation route or area Wood picture frame White acrylic paint White craft glue Water Paintbrush Scissors Scrapbook embellishments (stickers) relating to your trip Acrylic sealer spray How to make it:Remove glass from frame and paint the outer and inner edges of the frame. Let dry. Cut sections of your maps. Lay sections over the frame to be sure you don’t cut them too small. Overlap different sections to cover entire surface of frame. Once you have enough sections of the map to cover the entire frame, position them where you want and bend the excess map around the frame edge. This will create creases for you to trim with scissors. Trim the edges so that your map pieces fit perfectly onto your frame. Put some white craft glue into a small dish and add enough water to thin it to painting consistency. Working with one section at a time, paint a thin layer of glue mixture onto a small section of the frame. Lay the map for that section down on top of the glue mixture and add a little glue mixture on top. Continue this process until all map pieces have been glued down. Once all map pieces are dry, spray the entire surface with acrylic sealer. Add scrapbook embellishment stickers to decorate. Replace the glass and insert your favorite picture.

Tips: Scrapbook embellishments (paper stickers) are

available at craft supply stores and dollar stores. If you like, mark points of interest or stops along

your route with mini flag embellishments, a marker or with thumbtacks.

Wood frames can be purchased unfinished at any craft supply store. Add a rustic touch to the edges of your frame by staining the wood instead of painting it.

Family Marble MagnetsDifficulty: Very EasyAge: 4 & upParental supervision is recommended

Give a set of these adorable little magnets and your parents will need no reminder of how much you love them! These make a perfect gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day. What you'll need:Photographs of family members Flat backed clear marbles Round magnets White craft glue ScissorsHow to make it:Choose photos that have family members smiling and their faces will fit inside the marble. Place the marble onto the photo to gauge size. This is great for using snapshots that don’t have very good framing or are otherwise not frame worthy. Once you have decided on a photo, place marble over face and trace around with a pen. Cut the face out inside the trace line. Use your finger to smear a thin layer of white glue onto the flat back of the marble. Press the marble gently down onto the cut out photo face. Allow to dry. Glue a magnet to the back and let dry.

Tips:

If you prefer not to cut up photos, kids can draw faces on white paper using crayons. Markers may run with the glue, so crayons are best.

Make a great gift set by creating magnets using the faces of everyone in your family--Mom, Dad, brother, sister, and even your pet!

These are perfect for hanging on an office file cabinet, at home on the fridge or on Dad’s toolbox.

“One night a father overheard his son pray: Dear God, make me the kind of man my Daddy is. Later that night, the father prayed, Dear God, make me the kind of man my son wants me to be.” – Anonymous