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October 2011
NEWSLETTER
THE HOMES, INC 660 MANORCREST, KANSAS CITY, KS 66101 913-321-2471www.thehomesinc.com
THE HOMES
BOARD MEETING
October 17, 6pm
IN THE CLUBROOM
THE HOMES HALLOWEEN PARTY
AND BBQ COOK-OFF
CLUBROOM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
5-8pm
BBQ 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 SALE
Saturday, 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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Inside This Issue
Neighborhood Watch
3
Board Meeting Minutes
4-6
Events
7-8
Halloween Happenings
9
Hints about living in The Homes
10
Public Service Announcements
11-12
Units for Sale
13
Q.H.F.C.U
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Calendar
15
Fun & Trivia
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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
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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
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.
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.
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 NEWS
Tuesday, 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-todusk 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 PROGRAM
Governor 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 governor@ks.gov 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 Adjusted
Average 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 DIRECTORS
THE 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 ByLaws 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
833 Roswell
23 Viewcrest
TRANSFER FROM
Steven Lester, Jr.
Pedro R. Martinez and Delfina M. Briones
138 Viewcrest
Betty L. Reynolds, Kathleen Pennington,
Tabitha Lynn Pratt and William Thomas
Magill
TRANSFER TO
Steven Lester, Jr. and Stacy I. Lester
Deidra J. Johnson and Delores
Johnson
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 HINES
SECRETARY
APPROVED:
____________________________
HAROLD WATSON
PRESIDENT
Transcribed by Karen Brokesh
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EVENTS AT THE HOMES
Spiritual 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.
Session $30 per setting
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1-8x10
2-5x7
8-wallets
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Special pricing for The Homes
residents
$20 per sheet
$15 per sheet
$10 per sheet
Sample pictures Dee Dee has taken
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
9/3 - 10/16 Kansas City Renaissance Festival: 628 North 126th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012, 913-7212110, 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: 10:00am7:00pm 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.
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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 dallen@bpu.com.
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
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 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
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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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 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.
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.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
AUTO
Jose’s Auto Service
Osorio’s Auto Unlock Service
1413 N. 18th KC Ks
Oscar Osorio
913.371.9101
913.499.6702
1925 N. 11th KC Ks
913.499.6741
Joe Dix
913.735.7121
CHURCH
Bridge of Hope Community Church
COMPUTER
Heartland On-Site Services
FURNANCE / AIR CONDITIONING
Clair Heating & Cooling
RBG Heating & Cooling
Joe Smith
913.334.4020
913.952.5122 / English
913.562.4479 / Spanish
913.262.2969
913.299.1488
Air Duct Cleaning/Carpet Cleaning
Rosario Ortiz
816-215-5114
Handyman Pros &
Real Deal Pressure Washing
L. Donnell & Sons Construction
Reliable Flooring
Wallpaper Hanger/Painter
Brandon Deal
913.707.2669
General Const & Elect.
Shawn Walters
Annamaria
816.820.8227
913.944.1970
816.810.8872
J. Hall
Annamaria
816.517.6639
816.803.9914
913.233.2541
816.810.8872
Mary Jane Watson
913.232.7339/816.516.1959
913.281.4405
Artistry Cosmetics
Avon
Mary Jane Watson
Karen Anver
913.281.4405
913.342.2660
Custom Made to Order Jewelry &
Watch repair
Tammy Eklund
913.342.2326
Guitar Lessons
Shawn Reitmayer
816.462.7177
Schuler Heating & Cooling
Smitty’s Heating & Cooling
Jon Clair
HOME REPAIR
LAWN CARE
Todd Bothwell
J D Jackson
Rolling Reel Grass Cutting
Yard Work
NOTARY / TAX SERVICE
Becky, Tax Representative
Open Door Mobile Notary
PERSONAL
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Hair Salon
Housecleaning
Housecleaning/Errands
House-sitting/Pet & Plant Care
Housecleaning/Babysitter
(24hr)/Dog Walker
Sell It on EBay
Tina’s Alteration & Repair
Niki
Angelica
Jennifer
J. Hall
Annamaria
913.710.6216
816.756.7418
913.226.1698
913.233.2541
816.810.8872
Bob Anver
913.342.2660
913.633.1495
1708 Steele Rd KC Ks
913.722.2430
Dee Dee Johnson
816.716.8865
Chris
Eric
913.904.8501
913.907.6764
PET SUPPLIES
Dresslers Dog Supplies
PHOTOGRAPHY
Freeze Frame Photography
RECYCLING
C & E Recycling
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
Happy Birthday
to those residents that celebrate
their birthday in October!
Congratulations
to Dory Sabata and Marais
Harris on the birth of their
child.
TO MAKE AN
ANNOUNCEMENT
SUCH AS A BIRTHDAY,
WEDDING OR DEATH,
PLEASE CALL THE
OFFICE
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THE HOMES
UNITS FOR SALE
One Bedroom
Owner
Phone
Price
900 Manorcrest
31 Summitcrest
3132 N Allis (Appt Only)
Deal
QHFCU
Marquis/
HofMiller
913.707.2669
913.321.2471
816.518.1165
$ 5,500
$ 6,200
$ 8,775
Two Bedroom Up
Owner
Phone
Price
873 Manorcrest
67 Viewcrest (Appliances)
113 Viewcrest
The Homes
Lin
Melendez
913.653.1313
913.548.6699
913.233.1067
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$12,000
Two Bedroom Down
Owner
Phone
Price
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:
954 Manorcrest
971 Manorcrest
Ramos
Reed
913.621.4532
913.206.0611
$13,000
$ 9,950
→Have it clean and ready to show
Gregg
Avila
913.371.5673
913.645.8603
$10,233
Ask S/H
→Advertise it in the newsletter,
highlight “key” selling points
80 Viewcrest
115 Viewcrest
Vandaveer
Rivas
816.721.3759
913.371.3001
$14,000
$ 9,000
→Take pictures and submit them
for our website
130 Viewcrest
131 Viewcrest
5 Craigcrest
3175 N 9th
876 Manorcrest (Stove,
Rivera
Acosta
Prince
Prince
McGuirt
913.522.9147
913.271.3744
913.999.1599
913.400.1133
913.626.1657
$ 9,500
$10,000
$12,000
$12,500
$ 8,000
Three Bedroom
Owner
Phone
Price
21 Viewcrest Appliances,
Steffen
816.728.1508
$ 9,000
If your unit has not sold in 6
months, re-evaluate your asking
price – negotiate with a potential
buyer.
Merlo
913.669.1617
$10,000
******************************
Maderak
913.907.8220
$14,000
Appliances *s/h will pay 3
months of maintenance fee*
ATTENTION
STOCKHOLDERS!
Appliances
841 Roswell
69 Viewcrest (Appliances,
C/A)
Make Offer
Refrig, C/A)
→Promote and show your unit,
have an open house
C/A, Deck
52 Viewcrest
133 Viewcrest Appliances
Make Offer
135 Viewcrest
138 Viewcrest, Stove
139 Viewcrest, Appliances
Double Unit
6/8 Summitcrest
23/25 Summitcrest
Drowns
816.739.5626
$11,500
Magill
Dulac
913. 530.7300
913.205.4000
$ 8,000
$10,000
Owner
Phone
Price
Jones
913.602.5361
$16,000
Forcier
816.679.0801
$15,000
Eberhardt
913.281.5847
$22,000
Appliances
84/86 Viewcrest (Appt
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.
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Quindaro Homes Federal Credit Union
NEEDED
As of August 31, 2011
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
564,183.62
- 10,353.13
188,729.16
200.00
62.07
104,477.75
53,468.10
11,428.85
1,420.81
26.23
84,298.14
1,546.42
100,000.00
100,000.00
100,000.00
4,482.15
11,253.82
1,315,223.99
0.00
0.00
3,728.00
110.00
1,343.11
1,062,470.36
31,510.21
26,500.00
188,392.72
1,169.59
1,315,223.99
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.
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October 2011
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH
Clubroom
6:30PM
9
10
SPIRITUAL
STUDY,
Clubroom
1-2 PM
11
12
13
14
15
18
19
20
21
22
CREDIT UNION
BOARD MEETING
4:30 PM
SPIRITUAL
STUDY,
Clubroom
1-2 PM
26
27
28
29
BINGO,
Clubroom,
7-9pm
THE HOMES
BBQ COOKOFF &
HALLOWEEN
PARTY
5-8PM
COLUMBUS
DAY
THE HOMES
AND CREDIT
UNION
OFFICES
CLOSED
16
17
THE HOMES
BOARD
MEETING
6 PM
23
30
24
25
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HALLOWEEN
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
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
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ _
E I A S K DW S L
2. Stay in
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
O S G PRU
3. Avoid
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
TAESNRSGR
4. Carry a
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
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
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.
Materials
Clean plastic gallon milk jugs
Craft knife
Black permanent marker
String of 50 clear low-wattage holiday lights
Instructions
Draw 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.
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