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THE HOMES, INCMay 2012NEWSLETTERTHE HOMES, INC 660 MANORCREST, KANSAS CITY, KS 66101 913-321-2471BEWARE…Recently many units and the office has had their air conditioners stolen. The replacement costs are over $5000. Please be aware and report any suspicious activities to the police and the officeATTENTIONAny construction or remodeling of your unit requires a stockholder change request. Any improvements beyond replacing wall coverings (texture or paint) or floor coverings (carpet, hardware, linoleum) should be submitted to the office with a stockholder change request.TEENAGERS WANTED!16 and 17 year olds needed for a few part time positions working for the Homes. There will be a meeting for questions and answers at the clubhouse on Wednesday, May 16th at 6:00 for teens and their parents. For more information see page 8.Inside This IssueTornado Safety 2Neighborhood Watch 3Newsletter Trivia 4Board Meeting Minutes 5-7Youth Work Program 8Events 9Hints about living in The Homes12Public Service Announcements 13-14Q.H.F.C.U15Units for Sale16Calendar17Fun & Trivia18PAY MONTHLY ASSOCIATION FEES WITH ONLINE INTUIT PAYMENT NETWORKMore information on Page 3.IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERSTHE HOMES INC913-321-2471AFTER HOURS MAINTENANCE913-948-2211Q.H.F. CREDIT UNION913-342-3421KCK POLICE DEPARTMENT913-596-3000KCK ANIMAL CONTROL913-321-1445POTHOLES913-573-8307CITY QUESTIONS & COMPLAINTS 311STREET LIGHTS/POWERLINES913-573-9522BPU913-573-9000KS GAS SERVICE 1-800-794-4780THE HOMESBOARD MEETINGMay 21, 6pmIN THE CLUBROOMStockholders are welcome!FOLLOW US ON ... AND Tornado SafetyLiving in the Kansas City area, we know all too well about the dangers of tornadoes. Despite living in the Midwest, where tornadoes frequently threaten the spring and early summer weather, relatively few residents actually have a home tornado plan or disaster supply kit in place. It’s important to stay tuned for storm warnings and know the difference between a tornado WATCH and tornado WARNING.??Prepare a Home Tornado PlanPick a place where family members could gather if a tornado is headed your way. It could be your basement or, if there is no basement, a center hallway, bathroom or closet on the lowest floor. Keep this place uncluttered. If you are in a high-rise building, you may not have enough time to go to the lowest floor. Pick a place in a hallway in the center of the building. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit Containing:First Aid kit and essential medications. Canned food and can opener. At least three gallons of water per person. Protective clothing, bedding or sleeping bags. Battery-powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries. Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members. Stay Tuned for Storm WarningsListen to your local radio and TV stations for updated storm information. Know what a tornado WATCH and WARNING means: A tornado WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area. A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be headed for your area. Go to safety immediately. When a Tornado WATCH Is Issued... Listen to local radio and TV stations for further updates. Be alert to changing weather conditions. Blowing debris or the sound of an approaching tornado may alert you. Many people say it sounds like a freight train. When a Tornado WARNING Is Issued... If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area. If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area. If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety (as above). After the Tornado Passes... Watch out for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged area. Listen to the radio for information and instructions. Use a flashlight to inspect your home for damage. Do not use candles at any time. 1.How much does it cost to have you pet spayed/neutered at the Humane Society?NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWSMeeting at the clubroom on Tuesday, May 1 at 5:00pmRefreshments 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. HAVE YOU BEEN A VICTIM OF CRIME? JOIN NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH AND LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR NEIGHBORS.WHY YOU SHOULD BE A PART OF NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHBeing a part of this group, you will be better informed of what is going on in your neighborhood and the first to know when crimes occur near you. It has been statistically proven that watch programs are effective in crime prevention. The investment of your time in such programs will yield huge returns by making your neighborhood as well as your own home a safer and better place to live. This program educates its group members about what security measures are effective and ineffective. This program can be a good tool for dealing with issues such as barking dogs, loud parties, abandoned vehicles, run down properties, and other issues that attract criminal activity. Your neighbors can be a pillar in your home security program. Being an active member of a Neighborhood Crime Watch Program guarantees that both law enforcement and your neighbors will part take in maintaining your home security. Neighborhood Watch Tips: What to Watch For- Suspicious persons or activities- Someone screaming or shouting for help- Anyone being forced into a vehicle- Property being taken out of houses or buildings where no one is home, or the business is closed- A stranger running through private yards or alleyways- Vehicles suspiciously parked or driving by numerous times, with no lights or apparent destination.Protect Yourself By- Use good lighting.- Use good lock security.- Keeping shrubs trimmed.- Locking all doors and windows whenever your house is unoccupied.- Letting a trusted neighbor know when you are on vacation. Have all mail picked up. 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. PAY MONTHLY ASSOCIATION FEES WITH INTUIT PAYMENT NETWORKTo receive your monthly association (maintenance) fee invoice via email, please send your name, address, and email address to homespayments@.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 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. Volunteers Needed Perhaps the first and biggest benefit people get from volunteering is the satisfaction of incorporating service into their lives and making a difference in their community and country. The intangible benefits alone—such as pride, satisfaction and accomplishment—are worthwhile reasons to serve. In addition, when we share our time and talents, we: Solve problems, Strengthen communities, Improve lives, Connect to others, and Transform our own lives. The Homes is in need of volunteers for many groups and committees. Please contact the office for more information.Credit Union?2. What is the total amount of loans as of 12/31/11 at the Quindaro Homes Federal Credit Union?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…8. Name two jobs/tasks the employee youth program will accomplish?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.MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSTHE HOMES, INC.April 16, 2012President Harold Watson called the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Homes, Inc. to order at 6:00 p.m. on April 16, 2012.Present were: Harold Watson, Elaine Hines Karen Anver, Frank Moss and Kayla Ross, Board Members; Elizabeth Bothwell, Manager; Greg Goheen, Attorney; and Karen Brokesh, Transcriber. Thirteen 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 March, 2012 has been posted. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 19, 2012 and the March 19, 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:27-29 Summitcrest:Install cable television – Melissa Blevins. Work will be done by Time Warner Cable.The first stockholder change requests for board consideration was that of Debra Harrison and Elaine Hines, 7 Viewcrest, to replace the furnace and air conditioning. Stockholders will pay half of the cost of the furnace replacement and the full cost of the air conditioning replacement. This request has previously been approved by the board and is reflected here only for record id the minutes. The second stockholder change request for board consideration was that of Melissa Blevins, 27-29 Summitcrest, to convert the living room on the 29 side to a master bedroom. No board vote is needed as no construction is necessary to make this conversion. The third stockholder change request for board consideration was that of Estanislao Hernandez, 840 Manorcrest, to install central air conditioning. Work to be done by Schuler Heating & Cooling. Elaine Hines moved to approve the request. Seconded by Karen Anver. Carried unanimously.The last stockholder change request for board consideration was that of Cesar Gomez, 965 Manorcrest, to repair concrete patio according to the drawings submitted. Work will be done by self. Elaine Hines moved to approve the request. Seconded by Karen Anver. Carried unanimously.Secretary Hines read the stock transfer approvals as follows:ADDRESSTRANSFER FROMTRANSFER TO853 ManorcrestRosalinda CastilloRosalinda Castillo & Mayra Urnaga Lares27-29 SummitcrestWalter and Cindy MillsMelissa Blevins and Cynthia McGrew-Streeter3 ViewcrestJose MelendezJose Melendez and Angel Rodriguez Bafz670 ManorcrestCharles F. Harrison, Wilma I. Harrison and Steven M. HarrisonSteven M. Harrison, Trustee, or his successors in trust, under the Harrison Family Trust Fund dated March 15, 20123132 N. AllisBeverly Hof-MillerThe Homes, Inc.138 ViewcrestWilliam T. Magill, Kathleen Pennington and Betty ReynoldsWilliam T. MagillAfter 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: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.There is no assigned parking in The Homes.Stockholders were thanked for keeping their lawns mowed this spring.Manager was thanked for the landscaping at the 7th Street and 10th Street entrances.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.The corporation currently has three maintenance workers on staff. Responses to work orders may be slower until a full staff is in place.Neighborhood Watch is working with the manager on obtaining a grant from United Way,The neighborhood cleanup last weekend was a success and the participants were thanked by the board.The May, 2012 winners of the Yard of the Month award are:First Place: 880 ManorcrestSecond Place: 55 ViewcrestThird Place: 81 ViewcrestManager announced the winner of this month’s newsletter trivia was 12 Summitcrest. The winner will receive $25.00 off their maintenance.Old Business to be Discussed:Spring inspections are ongoing and good progress is being made. Concrete and tree work needed in the neighborhood is being documented.The Financial Committee met on April 10, 2012 and had no concerns to report.There is still no date from the Unified Government to install the speed bumps and other traffic calming devices in the neighborhood.Adult volunteers are needed to work as supervisors for the summer youth internship program. This will provide kids in the community 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. The youth will be paid for their participation. Information is available in the office for persons interested in this program. New Business to be Discussed:Neighborhood Watch has the opportunity to receive a grant from the United Way. If received, the grant will be between $1,200 and $3,000 which will be used to install new playground equipment. The funds could be received as early as June, 2012. This would be a nice upgrade to the community. Karen Anver moved to have the corporation match the amount of funds received from United Way. Seconded by Kayla Ross. Carried unanimously. For the next month, there will be a dumpster available to all stockholders to get rid of unwanted items. Tires, paint and oil is considered hazardous waste and cannot be placed in this dumpster. Please contact the office for information on disposing of these ments from Directors and Attorney: ments from Stockholders: Bob Anver, 108 Viewcrest, thanked all persons who participated in the recent neighborhood cleanup.Jeannie Coffelt, 3109 N. Allis, expressed concern over the condition of some of the units being sold.Mary Jane Watson, 28 Viewcrest, is thankful that new playground equipment will be installed.Sherry McCool, 12 Summitcrest, inquired about the free dirt available behind the clubroom.Jena Garr, 81 Viewcrest, commented that rewards should be given in appreciation to persons who volunteer.Melonie Jones, 22-24 Summitcrest, volunteered to be a supervisor for the summer youth program. Ms. Jones reported on the high number of units that do not have their lawns mowed, bushes trimmed or weeds controlled in their yards.Devra Harrison, 7 Viewcrest, thanked maintenance for recently trimming a tree in her yard.No further business to come before the board the board adjourned into executive session. ______________________________R. ELAINE HINESSECRETARYAPPROVED:____________________________HAROLD WATSONPRESIDENTTEENAGERS WANTED for our youth work program.The Homes is hiring a few 16 and 17 year olds that live within our community. This program is to aid our older youth with learning basic job skills and empowering them with community pride and self worth. The following are a few examples of the work that will be required ...Paint parking bay stripes, Clean up trash in common areas and in the tree lines, Paint sidewalk railings, Pick up limbs, Wash maintenance vehicles, Fill bags of grass seed, Fill cans with paint, Repair holes in the parking areas, Clean out the rock area at the end of Roswell and plant ornamental grass and Paint existing playground equipment. All work assignments are regulated by federal and state laws.There will be a meeting at the clubhouse on Wednesday, May 16th at 6:00 for teens and their parents.Eligibility requirements for the program. Must consent to and pass a drug test and background check. Must live in the Homes throughout the duration of employment.Submit most recent 3 quarters of school grades (Grades must be submitted as a copy of original report card or on school letterhead)Submit 3 letters of recommendation (One must be from a resident of the Homes that is not a family member. Only one can be from an immediate family member)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.Have your pet spayed or nuetered. The Humane Society (5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66104 - 913-596-1000) offers the best rates for this service. For dogs to be spayed or nuetered, along with the required vaccinations it is $36. For cats to be spayed or nuetered, along with the required vaccinations it is $5. Shirley Elmore volunteers to pick up your dog or cat and take them to the Humane Society then bring them home after the procedure. Please call the office for Shirley's contact information. By having your pet spayed or neutered, you are not only helping your pet to live a longer and healthier life but also saving the lives of other animals. Spayed or neutered pets lose their desire to roam the neighborhood in search of a mate so are less likely to be injured, lost or to get into fights. They are also less likely to bite and have other behavioral problems. Males are less likely to spray or mark territory. Plus, the reproductive organs removed during surgery are those that frequently cause medical problems in older animals, including many types of cancer. Spaying and neutering is also necessary to stop the overpopulation of pets. Every year in this country, over 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters because there are not nearly enough people to adopt them. In the Kansas City area alone, over 20,000 animals are killed in shelters. The majority of these are young healthy animals, including puppies and kittens, who if given the chance would make wonderful pets. Thousands more die on the streets from starvation, disease and injury. So please do your part to help by having your pet spayed or neutered.2. Who is, possibly, going to give a grant to neighborhood watch and what will the grant be used for?EVENTS AROUND TOWN4/9/12 to 5/25/12 - For All the World to SeeWyandotte County Historical Society & Museum, 631 North 126th, Bonner Springs , KS 66012. 913-721-1078. HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank". For All the World to See:?Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights examines the role that visual culture played in shaping and transforming the?struggle for racial equality in America from the late 1940's to the mid-1970's. This free traveling exhibit will be at the Wyandotte County Museum April 9 - May 25. Also on display a local exhibit: Separate but Equal.05/04/2012 Li’l Legends Kids Club (Free) Legends Outlets Kansas City (1843 Village West Parkway) 11:00am to 12:00pm, (913) 788-3700 or . A free event hosted by Legends Outlets Kansas City and Radio Disney AM 1190 every first Friday of the month for children 12 and under. The first month’s “green” theme will incorporate “recycle crafts.” Kids will create something using only aluminum foil and newspaper. Face painters and balloon artists will add more fun to the event.5/5/12 to 5/6/12 - 2012 Cinco de Mayo Parade and FiestaEmerson Park, Strong Ave. and S. 29th St., Kansas City, KS. AZTECA de Greater Kansas City’s presents?the 2012 Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta. The mission of AZTECA de Greater KC is to share the multi-Latino cultures and traditions through the arts, cultural events and activities.5/5/12 - POLSKI DAY 2012!All Saints Parish, 8th and Vermont Ave., Kansas City , KS, enjoy ethnic foods, cold beer, dancing, children's games, and more. FREE Admission.Parade @ Noon - Starts at 18th and goes to 8th! -Live music-Noon to 7pm-Polka Mass at 4 p.m.5/5/12 - Chihuahua Parade (All breeds welcomed as long as they are in costumes)Cinco de Mayo will never be the same in Kansas City. The Guinness Book of World Records has officially sanctioned the Chihuahua Parade and Festival to attempt to break the record of the most dogs in costume. The Chihuahua Parade (which will include all sorts of breeds) starts around 11 a.m. May 5 near Broadway and Southwest Boulevard in the Crossroads Arts District. Participants should arrive before 10:30 a.m. with dogs on leashes and in costume; everyone gets a gift bag and raffle entry. The $5 entry fee benefits the nonprofit Pet Connection no-kill shelter at the Great Mall of the Great Plains in Olathe. Proceeds will go toward pet adoptions, lost-and-found services, obedience training and behavioral intervention for animals that have been abused or neglected. Please arrive before 10:30am on Saturday May 5th at Broadway & Southwest Boulevard, KCMO. May 5, 2012, at In The Crossroads Art District, Nica’s 320, 320 S.W. Boulevard, Kansas City, MO5/19/12 - 7Th Annual Kids Fishing Derby8:30am to 12:00pm - Kansas City Kansas Community College Lake , 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS, 913-334-5177. Urban American Outdoors and Kansas City Kansas Community College will have their 7th Annual free Urban Kids Fishing Derby for ages 4-16 with guardians. Bring rod, reel, tackle & bait. No registration fee. Email or call to pre-register before May 16, 2012. ?On May 19th at 8:30 am, bring signed releases or sign up on site. Fishing is from 8:30 -11:30am. There will be a hot dog and goodie bags for all kids participating, remember all kids must be with an adult. ?Come on out and have a great morning of fishing and fun with Urban American Outdoors and KCKCC. The event will be filmed and aired on a later episode. All film releases must be signed. ??$100.00 Prize for Biggest Fish caught.3. What does a tornado warning mean?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, 913-288-7659Quindaro Boulevard Family Health Care: 530 Quindaro Boulevard, KCK 66101. Phone: (913) 722-3100. , Se habla Espa?ol. 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 6:00pmChoices - Middle School Youth 4-H ing 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.NUTRITION PROGRAMSHome 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.J. Hall (913) 233-2541 offers tutoring, coaching on speeches, study skills, secretarial skills and much more.4. What two actions do not need a stockholder change request? 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.Inspections for yard of the month will be on June 7th, 8th and 9thYard of the MonthMay 2011 Winners3rd place – 81 Viewcrest2nd place – 55/53 Viewcrest1st place - 880 Manorcrest 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.5. If you are a victim of crime, what organization would be helpful to join?Public Service AnnouncementsAUTO Aamco Total Car Care1000 State Ave KC Ks913.342.5000Jose’s Auto Service 1413 N. 18th KC Ks913.371.9101CHURCH Bridge of Hope Community Church1925 N. 11th KC Ks913.499.6741COMPUTER Heartland On-Site Services Joe Dix913.735.7121FURNANCE / AIR CONDITIONINGClair Heating & CoolingJon Clair913.334.4020RBG Heating & Cooling913.952.5122 / English913.562.4479 / SpanishSchuler Heating & Cooling913.262.2969Smitty’s Heating & Cooling Joe Smith913.299.1488HOME REPAIR Air Duct Cleaning/Carpet CleaningRosario Ortiz816-215-5114Handyman Pros &Real Deal Pressure Washing Brandon Deal913.707.2669CTC Electrical ServiceJeremy Tollie913.375.0070Reliable Flooring Shawn Walters913.944.1970Wallpaper Hanger/PainterAnnamaria816.810.8872LAWN CARE Todd Bothwell816.517.6639Grass Mowing/Yard Work Matt Eklund913.526.2974J D Jackson816.803.9914Rolling Reel Grass Cutting J. Hall913.233.2541Yard WorkAnnamaria816.810.8872Abe Sawyer913-562-7252NOTARY / TAX SERVICEBecky, Tax Representative913.232.7339/816.516.1959Open Door Mobile Notary Mary Jane Watson913.281.4405PERSONAL Angels of Grace Child Care 1220 Troup Ave Ste. B913.233.2944Artistry CosmeticsMary Jane Watson913.281.4405Avon Karen Anver913.342.2660Custom Made to Order Jewelry & Watch Repair Tammy Eklund913.342.2326Hair SalonNiki913.710.6216House-sitting/Pet & Plant CareJ. Hall913.233.2541Housecleaning/Babysitter (24hr)/Dog WalkerAnnamaria816.810.8872Sell It on EBayBob Anver913.342.2660Tina’s Alteration & Repair913.633.1495PET SUPPLIESDresslers Dog Supplies1708 Steele Rd KC Ks913.722.2430PAINTINGTodd Bothwell816.517.6639PHOTOGRAPHYFreeze Frame PhotographyDee Dee Johnson816.716.8865RECYCLINGC & E RecyclingChris/Eric913.904.8501/913.907.67646. What should residents do if they see suspicious activity in the park near Manorcrest and 7th Street?In our thoughts and prayers…George TuckerSherry DavisThe Shiners’ will receive their Vidalia onions on or about May 5th.?? Call Bob Anver 913-342-2660, leave your name and how many pounds you want $10 for 10# bag, $5 for a 5# bag. Last year we sold out, so the sooner I get the reservations the more onions I can get.There .Lawn ServiceGrass CuttingPlant InstallationLandscapingPrices vary and are negotiable. I’ll work hard so you don’t have to. Call Matt, 913-526-2974 Happy Birthday to those residents that celebrate their birthday in May.FOR SALEWhirlpool Roper Washer, White, $150 obo816-606-5155Inversion table, $150 Stretch your backCirculationReduce muscle tension913-999-4340AB Doer Twist w/ workout video, $150Tones muscleMassages back while exercising913-999-4340Quindaro Homes Federal Credit Union As of March 31, 2012NEEDEDAssets: LOANS 599,609.78 ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES - 13,017.05 SECURITY BANK 103,688.74 CHANGE FUND 200.00 COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – SAVINGS 85.71 COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – CD 104,849.95 BANK MIDWEST 53,911.23 KCCU MEMBERSHIP SHARES 11,428.85 KCCU CASH MANAGEMENT 1,431.24 CREDIT UNION 1 SAVINGS 26.28 INDUSTRIAL STATE BANK 84,481.22 INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN 1,549.04 INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN 100,000.00 M & I BANK 100,000.00 COMMERICAL STATE BANK OF BONNER SPRINGS 100,000.00 PREPAID INSURANCE 804.90 NCUSIF 11,253.82 TOTAL ASSETS1,260,303.71Liabilities: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 618.00 AUDIT FEE - PAYABLE 0.00 NCUSIF PREMIUM PAYABLE 1,554.00 FEDERAL & KANSAS TAXES DUE 165.00 SHARED DIVIDENDS PAYABLE 0.00 MEMBER SHARES1,009,428.62 REGULAR RESERVES 31,510.21 RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES 26,500.00 UNDIVIDED EARNINGS 190,527.88 NET INCOME 0.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES1,260,303.717. What activity takes place at the clubroom on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month of May?One BedroomAmenitiesOwnerPhonePrice900 Manorcrest The Homes913.321.2471$ 5,00031 SummitcrestThe Homes913.321.2471$ 6,2003132 N Allis C/A, Stove, ShedThe Homes816.518.1165$ 3,000Two Bedroom UpAmenitiesOwnerPhonePrice745 Manorcrest No C/AHullaby816.678.9871$ 6,00085 Viewcrest C/A, Shed, Furnished (except art work), Fridge, Stove, W/DDickey727.319.3736$13,995113 ViewcrestMelendez913.233.1067$ 12,000Two Bedroom DownAmenitiesOwnerPhonePrice727 ManorcrestC/A, ShedThe Homes913.321.2471$ 7,000741 ManorcrestThe Homes913.321.2471$ 7,000783 ManorcrestC/ADeal913.707.2669$10,000954 Manorcrest C/A, BasementRamos913.621.4532$13,000826 RoswellPatlan832.782.4020$ 5,000 841 RoswellGregg913.371.5673$10,23380 Viewcrest C/A, Deck, ShedVandaveer816.721.3759$14,000115 Viewcrest Stove, No C/ARivas913.371.3001$ 9,000 OBO130 Viewcrest C/A, Deck, Patio, ShedRivera913.522.9147$ 9,500131 Viewcrest No C/AAcosta913.271.3744$ 6,0005 Craigcrest C/A, Stove, Fridge, W/DPrince913.400.1133$12,0003000 N AllisWalther856.278.1040$ 9,5003001 N AllisC/A, Stove, Fridge, D/W, W/DSmith913.481.6777$ 8,0003149 N AllisHernandez913.563.2635$ 13,500Three BedroomAmenitiesOwnerPhonePrice670 ManorcrestC/A, Driveway, W/D, ShedHarrison816-518-2130$18,215 OBO948 Manorcrest (Appt Only)ShedOntiveros816.585.4469$16,000822 Roswell (Appt Only)C/AGallegos913.638.0521$14,500824 RoswellC/A, Stove, Fridge, W/DGardea913.601.0218$13,000 133 Viewcrest C/A,Stove, Fridge, W/D, D/WThe Homes913.321.2471BIDDouble UnitAmenitiesOwnerPhonePrice39/41 Summitcrest (2/2 bedroom)Stove, FridgeLopez913.952.5386$25,000 OBO84/86 Viewcrest (2/2 bedroom)C/A, ShedEberhardt913.281.5847$20,000 OBOTHE HOMES UNITS FOR SALEUNIT INSPECTIONSThe maintenance staff will conduct an inspection of all units for sale. Any repairs or damages that are the stockholders responsibility must be completed before the sale is final.9. What is being documented during spring inspections?May 2012SundayMondayTuesday1NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH –Clubroom5:00PM----------------------------MAY DAYWednesday2Thursday3OPEN SPIRITUAL STUDY, Clubroom10 AMFriday4 Saturday5678910111213141516CREDIT UNION BOARD MEETING 4:30 PM17OPEN SPIRITUAL STUDY, Clubroom10 AM18192021BOARD MEETING 6:00 PM22232425262728LABOR DAYTHE HOMES & CREDIT UNION OFFICES CLOSED293031NEWSLETTER 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 Walters10. What two people have assisted the office with translating English to Spanish?MAY TRIVIA & FUNFRIENDSHIP WREATHThis would be a great end of the school year project to remember your classmates. Take this to school to show your teacher. Materials:construction paper scissorspencilsmarkerspencil crayonsglueTake Home Wreaths:Have the children trace each other's hand on a piece of construction paper (let them pick their favorite color) with a pencil.Repeat this so that each child makes a handprint for everyone in their group including themselves (so in a group of 5, each child would make 5 handprints).Cut out the handprints (may require adult assistance).Have the children print their name on each of their handprints and draw a picture or print a sentence about friendship on each of their handprints.Have the children hand out one of their handprints to each person in their group.Everyone in the group should now have a set of their friend's handprints.Glue the handprints together in a circle (to make a wreath).BALLOON PLANTSYou can also use them to give as gifts, or to make at parties. Kids love making them and you will enjoy watching their new plant grow.Hold a balloon firmly by the neck. The neck is the long part. Use a funnel, and pour 1/2 cup of dirt into the balloon. Don't turn the balloon over. (Try to find clear balloons to use.)Keep holding the balloon by the neck. Add about 1/4 cup of water through the funnel. Be sure the soil in the balloon is wet. It shouldn't be soggy, though.Use the funnel to drop the radish seeds into the balloon. Don't turn the balloon over.If the balloon is dirty, wipe it carefully with a washcloth.Now you're ready to blow up your balloon! Keep holding it gently by the neck. Now carefully blow air into the balloon. You need to keep the balloon from tipping.Tie a knot in the neck to keep the air in the balloon. Tie a ribbon around the knot.Tie the balloon to a hook or other place near a window. The neck should be the top.Your balloon plant is ready to begin growing!SPLASHY SIDEWALK PAINTINGSUse one of your dad's large paintbrushes (or a plant mister) to create pictures on the sidewalk, using water mixed with a little paint powder, food coloring, or Kool-Aid powder. ................
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