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THE HOMES, INC AUGUST 2011

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NEWSLETTER

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

THE HOMES

BOARD MEETING

August 15, 6pm

IN THE CLUBROOM

Inside This Issue

Neighborhood Watch

Ways to Beat the Heat

Board Meeting Minutes

Events

Hints about living in The Homes

News from the UG

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Public Service Announcements 14-15

WARNING

WILD PACKS OF DOGS HAVE BEEN

ATTACKING AND KILLING CATS IN

THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THESE

PACKS ARE AGGRESSIVE,

DANGEROUS AND VISCIOUS.

IF YOU SEE THESE PACKS PLEASE

CALL ANIMAL CONTROL 913-321-

1445. IF IT IS AFTER 4:30PM AND

BEFORE 8:00AM CALL POLICE

DISPATCH AT 913-596-3000. ALSO

CALL THE OFFICE AND REPORT

ACTIVITY.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

AUGUST 10, 4:30 – 8 PM

IN THE CLUBROOM

FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

REGISTER YOUR CHILD WITH THE OFFICE

BY AUGUST 5

SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST ON PAGE 19

Units for Sale

Q.H.F.C.U

Calendar

School Supply List

Fun & Trivia

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

BPU

KS GAS SERVICE

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THE HOMES INC

AFTER HOURS MAINTENANCE 913-948-2211

Q.H.F. CREDIT UNION

KCK POLICE DEPARTMENT

913-321-2471

913-342-3421

913-596-3000

KCK ANIMAL CONTROL

STREET LIGHTS/POWERLINES

913-321-1445

POTHOLES 913-573-8307

CITY QUESTIONS & COMPLAINTS 311

913-573-9522

913-573-9000

1-800-794-4780

BRANCHES AT CURB FOR PICKUP

All branches left at the curb to be picked up must be cut in 4 foot lengths.

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Thanks to all the residents & staff for your extra efforts to make The Homes a nice place to live. You are greatly appreciated.

MOWING

Your grass height should not exceed 6". If The

Homes has to mow your yard the 1st charge is

$75. The 2 nd

charge is $150 and you will have to come before the board of directors and explain why you are breaking the rules of the Homes. The directors could begin eviction proceedings.

GE IS HIRING

30 Customer Service Reps for both the JCPenney and Multi-Client teams, just in time for peak season! Call Bob

Anver, 913-342-2660.

We are all owners of the Homes and have an equal interest in making the community better. There are many residents that go beyond their responsibilities of maintaining their units and yards. Their contributions are not well known but greatly appreciated. The community is very thankful and is better because of your contributions.

WARNING!! DOGS ATTACK NEIGHBORHOOD CATS

We have been having a serious problem with wild dog packs killing cats. There have been 5 attacks since

March, 4 deaths and 1 seriously injured cat. The office is keeping a log of incidences. Please call the office whenever you see a pack of dogs in the neighborhood or when a cat has been injured or killed. If you see the dogs after hours, contact the police department.

Yard of the Month

1 st Place 2 nd Place 3rd Place

22-24 Summitcrest 12 Summitcrest

August 2011 Winners

34 Viewcrest

The Homes greatly appreciates all the effort and hard work these residents have put into their yards. They contribute so much to the neighborhood by taking pride in the appearance of their yards. Congratulations!

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NEIGHBORHOOD

WATCH NEWS

COME JOIN US AT

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME

Tuesday, August 2

4 – 8pm

Indian Springs Mall Lower Level

Drawing for 32” Color HD TV

Free Food

Moon Walk Bounce House

Kids Games

1 st

100 people receive a free T-shirt

Program Starts at 6pm

Rachelle Smith, Assets Protection Leader for Target

National Night Out is designed to:

When You Choose ADT, You

Are in Good Company

*Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;

*Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;

*Strengthen neighborhood spirit and policecommunity partnerships;

*Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

COMMUNITY PICNIC

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 .

The hot weather didn’t stop the residents, including George (the dog), from enjoying the festivities at the community picnic.

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WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER

Elder Cool Program

The Bishop Sullivan Center offers Elder Cool Program, to help senior citizens who don't have air conditioning. Many elderly people are at risk for heat related deaths and need help keeping cool.

For 12 years, the Bishop Sullivan Center has been providing free window air conditioning units to elderly people around the metro. The program started in 2000 after 21 heat related deaths the prior summer.

Since its inception, the Bishop Sullivan Center has installed an average of 350 air conditioning units every summer. For more information contact the Bishop Sullivan Center at (816) 231-3096 or info@bishopsullivan.org.

Cooling Centers:

The KCK Public Libraries are open and available the below hours for Cooling Centers. People will be asked to use library resources while there and sleeping is not allowed. It is a great place to stay cool and have plenty to read. Main Branch - 625 Minnesota Avenue, KCK. Argentine Branch - 2800

Metropolitan, KCK (not handicap accessible). Wyandotte West Branch - 1737 North 82 Street, KCK.

Turner Community Library - 831 South 55 Street, KCK. Salvation Army has an open Cooling Center:

6723 State Avenue, KCK. Bonner Springs/ Edwardsville: Library: 201 North Nettleton, Bonner Springs.

Community Center: 200 East 3rd Street, Bonner Spring. Wyandotte County Parks and Recreation –

Community Centers: Eisenhower Community Center – 2901 North 72, KCK. Joe E Amayo Argentine

Community Center – 2810 Metropolitan, KCK

Armordale Community Center – 730 Osage, KCK. Turner Recreation Commission: 831 South 55th

Street, Kansas City, Kansas City Hall Lobby - 701 North 7th Street, KCK. Willa Gill Center - 645

Nebraska, KCK. Public Housing High Rise, Cafeteria Area, 915 Washington Blvd, KCK. Juniper

Gardens Community Center, 1980 North 2 Street, KCK. Mt. Carmel COGIC, South Wing, 2025 North

12 Street, KCK. YMCA of Greater Kansas City Locations. Bonner Springs Family YMCA, 2251 S

138th Street, Bonner Springs. Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center, 8601 Parallel Parkway, KCK. 8th

Street Family YMCA, 900 N 8th Street, KCK.

BPU Tips on How to Stay Cool This Summer . Your air conditioner — including the filters, coils and fins — needs maintenance to function effectively, particularly during the hot summer months. The following tips will help you avoid a decline in air conditioning performance and increased energy use.

Filters: To achieve optimum performance, you must routinely replace or clean your unit’s filters. Dirty filters block normal air flow, reducing efficiency, and the air that does get through will carry dirt directly into the evaporator coil, impairing its heat-absorbing capacity. Keeping the filter clean can lower your air conditioners energy consumption by up to 15 percent. Clean or replace your air conditioning system's filter or filters at least every month or two during the cooling season.

Coils: Your air conditioners evaporator coil and condenser coil will inevitably collect dirt, reducing its efficiency. A clean filter helps, but the coil should be checked annually and cleaned if necessary. Outdoor condenser coils can also become very dirty — if dirt is collecting on its fins, it should also be cleaned.

Remove debris from around the coil and trim foliage back at least two feet for adequate air flow.

Coil Fins: The aluminum fins on evaporator and condenser coils are easily bent, blocking air flow through the coil. Use a fin comb (sold by air conditioner retailers) to return them to nearly original condition.

Drains: Occasionally pass a stiff wire through the unit's drain channels to remove any clogging debris.

Window Units: In-window units need proper sealing between the air conditioner and the window frame to keep things cool. Inspect the seal to ensure it makes contact with the unit's metal case. Also, don’t forget to prepare the unit for winter by either covering it or removing and storing it.

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THE HOMES, INC.

July 18, 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 July 18, 2011.

Present were: Harold Watson, Charles Sawyer, Jena Garr, Elaine Hines and Karen Anver, Board Members;

Elizabeth Bothwell, Manager; and Karen Brokesh, Transcriber. Greg Goheen was absent.

Eleven 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 June, 2011 has been posted.

Minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 2011 and the June 20, 2011 Executive Session had previously been distributed to all board members. Charles Sawyer moved to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by

Elaine Hines. Carried unanimously.

Treasurer Anver reported that Bob Anver and Jim Tavis who are members of the financial committee have reviewed the books and found them to be in order. One error was found on the profit and loss statement and this will be discussed with the office. Charles Sawyer moved to accept the financial report as amended.

Seconded by Jena Garr. Carried unanimously. Elaine Hines moved to approve the May, 2011 financial report which had been tabled at last month’s meeting. Seconded by Karen Anver. Carried unanimously. The board thanked Bob Anver and Tim Tavis for their help on the financial committee.

Stockholder change requests approved by the manager are as follows:

3158 N. 9th: Build a temporary trellis in yard for rose bushes – Corinne Culp. Work will be done by Todd

Bothwell Lawn Care.

54 Viewcrest: Install new carpet and paint – Oscar Osorio. Work will be done by self.

3143 N. 9th: Install cable television – Rosario Olivas. Work will be done by Time Warner Cable.

3 Summitcrest: Build 18” wall around patio – Armondo Cuellar. Work will be done by self. This will need to be constructed out of engineered block and not concrete and stockholder will be responsible for maintaining the wall.

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Karen Anver moved to approve the stockholder change requests approved by the manager. Seconded by

Charles Sawyer. Carried unanimously.

The first stockholder change request for board consideration was from Sharon Norris, 40 Viewcrest, to remodel her bathroom. Work to be done by Bohr Construction. The board proposed to have maintenance come out to check the plumbing once the pipes have been exposed and to replace any necessary plumbing with the costs split with the stockholder. Ms. Norris was present at the meeting and agreed to this proposal. Charles Sawyer moved to approve the change request as amended. Seconded by Jena Garr.

Carried unanimously.

The last stockholder change request for board consideration was from Ronald Franklin, 7

Craigcrest, to install a 12 x 14 shed next to the existing shed in his backyard. Manager and maintenance have inspected the yard and it can accommodate two sheds. Elaine

Hines moved to approve the change request as long as the manager is allowed to determine the placement of the shed in the yard. Seconded by Charles Sawyer. Carried unanimously.

Secretary Hines read the stock transfer approvals as follows:

ADDRESS TRANSFER FROM TRANSFER TO

819 Roswell

965 Manorcrest

Judith K. Straight and Joel A. Straight Mirtha Herrera, Maria de los Ibarra de

Hernandez and Pedro Herrera

Romeo and Elena Munoz Elena Munoz, Yahaira Barahona Pineda and Cesar Gomez Martinez

1 Reidcrest Esther K. Wiltfong Esther Wiltfong and Eliot Wright

After being informed that the stock transfers were in order, it was moved by Elaine Hines and seconded by Charles

Sawyer 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.

The stock transfer of 783 Manorcrest owned by George Otten was discussed. Elaine Hines moved, per the articles of incorporation of the corporation, to exercise the right to buy back the share of stock at 783

Manorcrest on behalf of the corporation. Seconded by Charles Sawyer. Carried unanimously.

Announcements:

Bob Anver invited everyone to attend the Annual Night out Against Crime on August 2, 2011 at Indian

Springs.

Representatives from the BPU will be at the September 6, 2011 Neighborhood Watch meeting to answer questions about the Energy Smart Home Program. The program allows the BPU to finance upgrades to your home through no interest loans paid off over 15 years. Upgrades include sealing air leaks, increasing insulation in attics and walls and upgrading heating, cooling and water heating systems. Information is available in the office.

The July, 2011 winners of the Yard of the Month award are:

First Place: 22-24 Summitcrest

Second Place: 12 Summitcrest

Third Place: 34 Viewcrest

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The speed limit throughout The Homes is 20 miles per hour. Please be alert and careful as you drive through the neighborhood.

The board thanked everyone who attended and volunteered to help at the July 16, 2011 picnic. It was one of the best events held so far.

The board also thanked all who helped and participated in the Cooking with Kids program. Between 12 and

20 children attended each class.

The board thanked the Wyandotte County Area on Aging for their meeting held in June. This event will be planned again for next year.

President Watson announced that plans are being made to establish a book swap for the community. Bob

Anver has volunteered to build a bookcase to be placed in the office where stockholders can bring in and check out books. Book donations are welcome.

Plans are being made to start a Movie of the Month in the clubroom. Residents would provide the movie and the corporation would provide a projector and screen as well as popcorn.

A quarterly karaoke night is also being discussed.

The back to school event is being planned. It is tentatively scheduled to be held August 20, 2011. Manager will create a list of school supplies needed.

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.

New Business to be Discussed:

Manager has spoken with Glen Newby with Code Enforcement who confirmed that The Homes can keep vehicles in the boat and trailer lot. Registration and tagging of all vehicles/trailers stored in the lot must be monitored. Manager distributed a proposed Registration Form to be completed by all stockholders interested in storing a boat or trailer in the lot. All registrations will be checked monthly to make sure information and tagging is current. The charge for storing vehicles in the lot will be $25.00/month. If tags have not been renewed, or the stockholder has not paid the monthly fee for two months, the vehicle will be towed and the stockholder charged for the tow expenses. Jena Garr moved to implement this Registration

Program for the boat and trailer lot. Seconded by Charles Sawyer. Motion carried with Elaine Hines opposed.

Manager has submitted a work order to the BPU to repair 19 security/street lights in the community.

Stockholders are asked not to remove the caution tape around the light poles in the community because it has been placed there for the BPU to be able to identify the lights.

Manager will volunteer her time on selected weekends to trim lower branches from trees in the community using the Homes’ truck, pruners and chainsaw. Residents will also be shown what they can do in the future to help maintain their trees and shrubs. Charles Sawyer volunteers to help manager with this work and all other volunteers are welcome.

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Comments from Directors and Attorney:

Jena Garr reminded stockholders that ladders and other equipment are available to be loaned out by the office to stockholders. This does not include power tools. Jena also commented that the spring inspections went very well this year.

Comments from Stockholders:

Sherry McCool, 10 Summitcrest, asked people to pick up the trash around their vehicles.

Jeannie Coffelt, 3109 N. Allis, inquired about the persons required to attend board meetings.

Rebecca Westpfahl, 770 Manorcrest, encouraged everyone to get involved in the community to make it a better neighborhood.

Bob Whittington, 127 Viewcrest, announced that a former stockholder passed away recently.

Mary Jane Watson, 28 Viewcrest, commented on the beautiful roses at 129 Viewcrest.

Melonie Jones 22-24 Summitcrest, reported there are a number of messy yards and units in the community and asked the board to get tough on enforcing the rules and regulations.

Jerry DeMeyer, 4 Summitcrest, suggested that if cars or trucks are stored in the boat and trailer lot, that the monthly charge be increased to $50.00/month and that the tires are required to be inflated at all times.

No further business to come before the board the board adjourned into executive session.

______________________________

R. ELAINE HINES

SECRETARY

APPROVED:

____________________________

HAROLD WATSON

PRESIDENT

Transcribed by Karen Brokesh

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Economic Opportunity Foundation Head Start Program is now enrolling for the 2011-2012 school year. You can register your child (between the ages of 3-5) at Bryant Head Start Center, 2049 N. 17 th

St, KCK, 913-62-5437 between 9am-4pm. Head start offers door to door transportation services; breakfast or lunch and a snack, disability services, and school readiness and social competencies. You must meet federal guidelines and you must have legal and legitimate documents. The application is not complete until the physical and dental exams are turned in. You may have to wait approximately 1 hour to complete the application.

To complete an application you must bring:

 Child’s birth certificate (must be 3 years old on or before August 31, 2011 or turn 5 after August

31, 2011)

Income for the past 12 months (W-2, pay stub, TAF printout, etc)

Proof of residency in Wyandotte County

Shot record

Proof of Health Insurance

Social Security Card

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A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout. We all stood there, under the awning, just inside the door of the Wal-Mart. We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing as carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.

Her little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in, 'Mom let's run through the rain,' She said. 'What?' Mom asked. 'Let's run through the rain!' She repeated. 'No, honey. We'll wait until it slows down a bit,'

Mom replied. This young child waited a minute and repeated: 'Mom, let's run through the rain.' 'We'll get soaked if we do,' Mom said. 'No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning,' the young girl said as she tugged at her

Mom's arm. 'This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?' 'Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said,' If God can get us through this; He can get us through anything!

The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one left.

Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith. 'Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain.

If we get wet, well maybe we just needed washing,' Mom said. Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They got soaked. They were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars. And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.

Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories every day. To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.

Take the time to run through the rain!

It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Life is short... forgive quickly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably...and never regrets anything that made you smile.

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EVENTS AT THE HOMES

Back to School Night, August 10, 4:30 – 8pm, Free school supplies. Register your child with the office before

August 5.

Spiritual Study , 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 1-2pm at The Homes Clubroom. All faiths welcome.

Bring your bible.

Social Club will resume in September.

EVENTS AROUND TOWN

MO-KAN AYF Wyandotte County Youth Football & Cheer needs players, cheerleaders, & coaches.

Team Ages 5-Middle School/Flag & Tackle, 913-999-8181, Wyco.fca@gmail.com

August 2, Night Out Against Crime, 4-8pm, Indian Springs Mall (Lower Level), Find out how you can make your neighborhood safer. Prizes, Free Food, Moonwalk, and Kids Games

August 6 , Back to School Fair , Kansas City Kansas Community College, Jewell Building, 9am-1pm. Each student will receive a backpack filled with pencil box & pencils, pens, eraser, notebooks & paper, 3 ring binder, glue, markers, crayons, scissors, and a ruler.

August 19 – 21, Parkville Days Riverfest, English Landing Park, Parade on Saturday, Music, Carnival Rides,

Craft and Art Booths, Food and Games. Free Admission.

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).

June – September, KCK Greenmarket of Strawberry Hill, 6 th

& Ann, Wednesdays, 8am-1pm. Qualified

Senior Citizens can use vouchers (provided by the State of Kansas) to buy healthy produce. Quest and Vision cards are also welcome.

Saturday Mornings & Wednesday Afternoons , Parkville Farmer's Market , Downtown Historic Parkville,

Every Saturday, April – October 2011, 7:00 am – Noon and Every Wednesday, June – October 2011, 2:00 pm

– 5:00 pm. The farmers market offers a variation of vendors from elk meat, honey, jams, bakery goods, coffee, eggs, chicken, and lamb along with bedding plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables when in season. The farmers market strives to meet the quality of home grown produce. Gift cards are available for purchase. Gift Cards are $10.00 each with no expiration date and all vendors accept them. Come join us! The farmers market offers picnic tables, hand washing stations and a terrific atmosphere.

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.

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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.

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 appointments. Monday - Friday Social and legal services from 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Monday - Thursday The medical clinic is open 3:00pm to 6:00pm

The first Thursday of every month, Li'l Legends, 10-11am, Hey Kids! Join in all of the fun and excitement each month at the Li'l Legends Kid's Club. The FREE monthly program will include entertainment by Radio

Disney, hands-on activities as well as special opportunities with participating merchants. August 4 - MeMa's

Bakery

First Saturday Each Month April - September, Parkville Cruise Nights , 4pm – 8pm, Downtown Parkville

City Parking Lot, Find your ultimate dream car while you listen to the cool tunes of yesterday. Take in a little shopping and grab a tasty bite at one of Parkville’s terrific eateries. The Sons of the Legion will provide on-site food and drinks. Pick up your limited edition dash plaques each month. Parkville Cruise t-shirts for $10.

Child Support Amnesty Fair - 8/26/11 from 12-5pm

Wyandotte County citizens with unpaid child support, missed court dates or other child support problems can get a fresh start at the Child Support Amnesty and Resource Fair. The annual 2011 Amnesty Day and Resource

Fair will be held at the Holiday Inn Express at The Legends, off of I-435 and Parallel Parkway, Kansas City,

Kansas. Citizens attending the Amnesty and Resource Fair will have the opportunity to straighten out problems with the Child Support court, including making back payments, arranging new court dates and getting bench warrants lifted. The event is also a resource fair for both payers and recipients of child support. The "Workforce

One" mobile unit will be on hand assisting with online job searches and job opportunities. Representatives from local training programs and community colleges will also be there to help participants connect with jobs and job training. Information will also be available for participants to learn how to remove barriers to employment, such as old criminal convictions, and records of arrest. Participating agencies are Kansas Department of SRS

Child Support Enforcement, District Court Trustee for Wyandotte County, Johnson County Child Support

Offices, Leavenworth County Attorney's Office and Workforce Partnership Mobile One.

8/20/11 to 8/21/11 - Kansas City Air Show

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport. Entire Metro Area, 250 Richards Road. Kansas City , MO 64116.

Type: Exhibits, Family Friendly . 816 513-0800. kcairshow.com. After a one-year layoff, the Kansas City Air

Show will return in 2011. The show will be headlined by the United States Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt

Demonstration Team. Advanced Special - $20, On-Line Special - $25, Individual at Gate Price $30, Children

15 and younger are free. Time: 9am

Workforce Partnership . We are looking for youth 16 - 21 years old. In school junior and seniors and out of school youth. Ways We Can Help You: Prepare for the work environment (i.e. interview and resume workshops), Help with tools to obtain and hold employment, Assist with knowledge of what employers look for, Assesses personal career interest and goals, Assist with paying for post secondary education/ training,

Assist in preparation for the ASVAB (for those interested in the military.) For more information call the

Workforce Partnership at (913) 279-2600 or check them out at www.kansasworks.com

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HELPFUL HINTS ABOUT LIVING IN THE HOMES

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.

CABLE & SATELITE DISHES . If you install cable or dish services YOU MUST complete a stockholder change request. It is a simple form that gives you the rules about the installation, such as, no drilling through siding, dishes cannot be attached to the unit or in a front yard.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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NEWS FROM THE UG OF WYANDOTTE CO.

The Unified Government Transit Department is committed to providing transit services to residents of

Wyandotte County through a number of programs. The services that are offered through the Transit

Department include:

Dial-A-Ride

Transportation services provided to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) clients that are certified being disabled. This service is provided Monday through Friday. The fare for this pre-reserve service is:

$3.00 each way. For assistance call (913)573-8351.

Area on Aging

Provides transportation for seniors 60 years of age and older to doctor and medical appointments anywhere in the Wyandotte County Area. The fare for this pre-reserve service provided Monday through

Friday, is: $1.00 each way. For assistance call (913) 573-8308. The Aging Transit provides transportation for seniors 60 years of age and older to the area grocery stores, Monday through Friday.

The fare for this pre-reserve service is: $1.00 each way 50 cents each way to Nutrition sites. For assistance call (913)573-8308. The Wyandotte County Area Agency on Aging provides a Nutrition

Program for seniors 60 years of age and older. The Area on Aging publication “The Communicator” is full of helpful information for 60 plus adults. To receive a copy of the publication, call 913-573-8531

Nutrition Programs

Home Delivery Meals: Hot and Frozen meals, better known as "Meals on Wheels" are delivered to seniors prescribed by a physician to be home bound. These meals are delivered Monday through Friday.

Congregate Meals (Site Persons): Seniors are picked up at their homes and transported to Nutrition

Sites where they received a nutritious meal and participate in various other activities such as arts and crafts, and workshops. Contact the Area Agency on Aging at (913) 573-8531.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days , The schedule for the Household Hazardous Waste

Collection days for Wyandotte County residents has been set for 2011. The site will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays: August 20, September 17, October 15. The site is located at 2443 South 88th Street in KCK, South on 88th Street from K-32 or East of I-435 using Woodend exit near Kaw River. When bringing items to the collection site please label or identify all items. Items accepted include tires (limit of 10 tires and rims need to be removed), motor oil, batteries, antifreeze, degreasers, paints, varnishes, solvents, lawn & garden insecticides/pesticides, and household cleaning products. For additional information call 573-5400.

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 products purchased 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.

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUTO

Jose’s Auto Service

Osorio’s Auto Unlock Service

1413 N. 18 th KC Ks

Oscar Osorio

CHURCH

Bridge of Hope Community Church 1925 N. 11 th KC Ks

COMPUTER

Heartland On-Site Services Joe Dix

FURNANCE / AIR CONDITIONING

Clair Heating & Cooling Jon Clair

RBG Heating & Cooling

913.735.7121

Schuler Heating & Cooling

Smitty’s Heating & Cooling

HOME REPAIR

Clyde Smith Painting

Handyman Pros &

Real Deal Pressure Washing

L. Donnell & Sons Construction

Reliable Flooring

LAWN CARE

Todd Bothwell

J D Jackson

Rolling Reel Grass Cutting

Joe Smith

Brandon Deal

913.334.4020

913.952.5122 / English

913.562.4479 / Spanish

913.262.2969

913.299.1488

General Const.& Elect. 816.820.8227

Shawn Walters 913.944.1970

J. Hall

NOTARY / TAX SERVICE

Becky, Tax Representative

Open Door Mobile Notary Mary Jane Watson

913.481.6777

913.707.2669

816.517.6639

816.803.9914

913.233.2541

913.232.7339/816.516.1959

913.281.4405

PERSONAL

Artistry Cosmetics

Avon

Guitar Lessons

Hair Salon

Housecleaning

Housecleaning/Errands

House-sitting/Pet & Plant Care

Sell It on EBay

Mary Jane Watson

Karen Anver

Shawn Reitmayer

Niki

Angelica

Jennifer

J. Hall

Bob Anver

913.371.9101

913.499.6702

913.499.6741

913.281.4405

913.342.2660

816.462.7177

913.710.6216

816.756.7418

913.226.1698

913.233.2541

913.342.2660

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Tina’s Alteration & Repair

Custom Made to Order Jewelry &

Watch repair

PET SUPPLIES

Dresslers Dog Supplies

PHOTOGRAPHY

Freeze Frame Photography

RECYCLING

C & E Recycling

FOR SALE

Tammy Eklund

Dee Dee Johnson

Chris

Eric

913.633.1495

913.342.2326

1708 Steele Rd KC Ks 913.722.2430

816.716.8865

913.904.8501

913.907.6764

Steelcase Desk with an overhead cabinet w/light. The cabinet mounts to the wall with included brackets.

$25 or best offer.

White Double Door Cabinet with Top $10

Heinz Chicago Piano-Free

15 Gallons of White Satin Paint, 5 Gallons of Flat

White Paint, 5 Gallons of White Ceiling Paint. Make an offer.

Call the office for any of these items.

Kohler Pedestal Sink, $150, Call Mark, 913-281-

1868

Happy Birthday to those residents that celebrate their birthdays in

August!

HELP PROMOTE THE HOMES

Let’s get the word out that The Homes is a great place to live. You can take our marketing information to your church, job, gym or school. Stop by the office and pick up some flyers and help spread the word.

Our Thoughts:

A speedy recovery for

Ed Jones

In Memory:

Josephine Waters, former resident

SAVE THE DOGS AND CATS

The Save the Dogs and Cats carwash fundraiser was a success. Thanks to the volunteers and residents for helping make a difference in the lives of abandoned animals.

TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT SUCH AS A BIRTHDAY,

WEDDING OR DEATH, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE

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One Bedroom

900 Manorcrest

31 Summitcrest

3132 N Allis (Appt Only)

Appliances

THE HOMES

UNITS FOR SALE

Owner

Deal

QHFCU

Marquis/

HofMiller

Phone Price

913.707.2669 $ 5,500

913.321.2471 $ 6,200

816.518.1165 $ 8,775

Two Bedroom Up Owner

855 Manorcrest

873 Manorcrest

The Homes

Cisneros

67 Viewcrest (Appliances) Lin

113 Viewcrest Melendez

3151 N 9 Stove W/D C/A Farmer

Phone Price

913.321.2471 $ 6,000

913.653.1313 $ 5,000

913.548.6699 $ 5,000

913.233.1067 $12,000

913.387.7945 $10,000

Two Bedroom Down Owner Phone Price

Bartko/Stanfield 913.387.6174 $ 6,000

825 Manorcrest

954 Manorcrest

971 Manorcrest

Appliances

841 Roswell

60 Viewcrest Appliances

Ramos

Reed

Gregg

Hackney

913.621.4532 $13,000

913.206.0611 $ 9,950

913.371.5673 $10,233

913-321-6757 $12,000

Make Offer

W/D, C/A,

80 Viewcrest

115 Viewcrest

Vandaveer

Rivas

130 Viewcrest

131 Viewcrest

5 Craigcrest

3175 N 9 th

Rivera

Acosta

Prince

Prince

816.721.3759 $14,000

913.371.3001 $ 9,000

Make Offer

913.522.9147 $ 9,500

913.271.3744 $10,000

913.999.1599 $14,000

913.400.1133 $16,000

Three Bedroom

3148 N Allis

Downstairs, Appt Only/

Appliances

21 Viewcrest Appliances,

Owner

Reynolds

Steffen

Phone Price

913.991.1385 $18,000

816.728.1508 $ 9,000

C/A, Deck

23 Viewcrest

52 Viewcrest

Martinez

Merlo

125 Viewcrest Twyman

133 Viewcrest Appliances Maderak

139 Viewcrest, Appliances Dulac

Double Unit Owner

23/25 Summitcrest

Appliances (Appt Only)

84/86 Viewcrest (Appt

Only)

Forcier

Eberhardt

913.909.3712 $13,500

913.669.1617 $10,000

913.645.7204 $11,000

913.907.8220 $14,000

Make Offer

913.205.4000 $10,000

Phone Price

816.679.0801 $15, 000

913.281.5847 $22,000

ATTENTION

STOCKHOLDERS!

The office welcomes referrals and encourages residents to tell their friends and family to submit application to live at The Homes.

To help your unit sell:

→Have it clean and ready to show

→Advertise it in the newsletter,

highlight “key” selling points

→Take pictures and submit them

for our website

→Promote and show your unit,

have an open house

If your unit has not sold in 6 months, re-evaluate your asking price – negotiate with a potential buyer.

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Quindaro Homes Federal Credit Union

As of June 30, 2011

NEEDED

Assets:

LOANS

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

SECURITY BANK

CHANGE FUND

COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – SAVINGS

COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – CD

BANK MIDWEST

KCCU MEMBERSHIP SHARES

KCCU CASH MANAGEMENT

CREDIT UNION 1 SAVINGS

INDUSTRIAL STATE BANK

INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN

INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN

M & I BANK

COMMERICAL STATE BANK OF BONNER SPRINGS

PREPAID INSURANCE

NCUSIF

TOTAL ASSETS

Liabilities:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

AUDIT FEE - PAYABLE

NCUSIF PREMIUM PAYABLE

FEDERAL & KANSAS TAXES DUE

SHARED DIVIDENDS PAYABLE

MEMBER SHARES

REGULAR RESERVES

RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES

UNDIVIDED EARNINGS

NET INCOME

TOTAL LIABILITIES

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.

514,055.72

- 10,353.13

234,856.56

200.00

62.05

104,338.16

53,468.10

11,428.85

1,417.83

26.20

84,227.74

1,544.49

100,000.00

100,000.00

100,000.00

5,532.83

11,253.82

1,312,059.22

0.00

0.00

2,796.00

165.00

0.00

1,062,695.29

31,510.21

26,500.00

189,144.26

-751.54

1,312,059.22

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Sunday Monday

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August 2011

Tuesday

2

Wednesday

3

Thursday

4

Friday

5

Saturday

6

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THE HOMES

BOARD

MEETING

6 PM

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First Full Day

of School

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9

NEIGHBORHOOD

WATCH

@ INDIAN

SPRINGS MALL

NATIONAL

NIGHT OUT

AGAINST CRIME

4 – 8PM

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BACK TO

SCHOOL NIGHT

@ CLUBROOM

4:30 – 8PM

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CREDIT UNION

BOARD MEETING

4:30 PM

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SPIRITUAL

STUDY

1-2 PM

12

19

24 25

SPIRITUAL

STUDY

1-2 PM

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13

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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 20 th of the month. Newsletter Editors, Elizabeth

Bothwell and Debbie Walters

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AUGUST TRIVIA & FUN

Homework Center

Difficulty: Easy Age: 7 and up

This colorful chalkboard and clipboard combination is perfect way to set up a child's homework center for his/her desk!

What you'll need: School themed scrapbook paper

Wooden chalkboard Yellow paint

3 wooden clothespins

Scissors

White craft glue

Chalk

How to make it: Paint the frame of the chalkboard Yellow and set aside to dry. Cut scrapbook paper to fit on the clothespins and glue in place. Glue the clothespins to the bottom section of the chalkboard frame. Decorate the top of the frame with school themed shapes cut from the scrapbook paper.

CALLING ALL ARTS AND CRAFT PEOPLE

The Homes will have an Arts and Craft sale Saturday, November 5

th

from 12-4pm.

Any resident that wants to sale their goods can participate. The fee is $10 for one table. 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.

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