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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

|One Bedroom |Owner |Phone |Price |

|31 Summitcrest |QHFCU |913.321.2471 |$ 6,200 |

|3132 N Allis |Marquis/ |816.518.1165 |$ 8,775 |

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|Two Bedroom Up |Owner |Phone |Price |

|873 Manorcrest |Cisneros |913.653.1313 |$ 5,000 |

|113 Viewcrest |Melendez |913.233.1067 |$12,000 |

|Two Bedroom Down |Owner |Phone |Price |

|782 Manorcrest |Fragoso |913.669.8261 |Ask S/H |

|825 Manorcrest |Bartko/Stanfield |913.387.6174 |$10,000 |

|954 Manorcrest |Ramos |913.621.4532 |$13,000 |

|3000 N Allis |Lam |816.726.4688 |$10,000 |

|819 Roswell |Straight |913.321.5907 |Ask S/H |

|841 Roswell |Gregg |913.371.5673 |$10,233 |

|80 Viewcrest |Vandaveer |816.721.3759 |$14,000 |

|115 Viewcrest |Rivas |913.371.3001 |$ 9,000 Make |

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|130 Viewcrest |Rivera |913.522.9147 |$11,983.61 |

|5 Craigcrest |Prince |913.999.1599 |$14,000 |

|3143 N 9th Appt Only |Olivarez |913.915.3926 |Ask S/H |

|3175 N 9th |Prince |913.400.1133 |$16,000 |

|Three Bedroom |Owner |Phone |Price |

|7 Craigcrest (Bedroom down) |QHFCU |913.321.2471 |$13,000 |

|23 Viewcrest |Martinez |913.909.3712 |$13,500 |

|44 Viewcrest |Meraz |913.233.0439 |$14,000 |

|125 Viewcrest |Twyman |913.645.7204 |$11,000 |

|139 Viewcrest, major appliances |Dulac |913.205.4000 |$10,000 |

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|Double Unit |Owner |Phone |Price |

|832/834 Manorcrest |Reitmayer |816.462.7177 |$26,000 |

|15/17 Summitcrest |Rolfingsmeier |913.342.8815 |$21,000 |

|84/86 Viewcrest |Eberhardt |913.281.5847 |$23,500 |

|Quindaro Homes Federal Credit Union |NEEDED |

|As of December 31, 2010 | |

|Assets: | |

| LOANS | 549,159.37 |

| ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES | - 11,272.36 |

| SECURITY BANK | 268,919.94 |

| CHANGE FUND | 200.00 |

| COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – SAVINGS | 37.70 |

| COMMUNITY AMERICA CU – CD | 103,866.43 |

| BANK MIDWEST | 53,071.16 |

| KCCU MEMBERSHIP SHARES | 11,428.85 |

| KCCU CASH MANAGEMENT | 1,408.90 |

| CREDIT UNION 1 SAVINGS | 26.14 |

| INDUSTRIAL STATE BANK | 84,018.05 |

| INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN | 1,540.65 |

| INTERSTATE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN | 100,000.00 |

| M & I BANK | 100,000.00 |

| COMMERICAL STATE BANK OF BONNER SPRINGS | 100,000.00 |

| PREPAID INSURANCE | 1,718.81 |

| NCUSIF | 8,778.21 |

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| TOTAL ASSETS |1,372,901.85 |

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|Liabilities: | |

| ACCOUNTS PAYABLE | 0.00 |

| AUDIT FEE - PAYABLE | 200.00 |

| NCUSIF PREMIUM PAYABLE | 0.00 |

| FEDERAL & KANSAS TAXES DUE | 165.00 |

| SHARED DIVIDENDS PAYABLE | 0.00 |

| MEMBER SHARES |1,125,382.38 |

| REGULAR RESERVES | 31,510.21 |

| RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES | 26,500.00 |

| UNDIVIDED EARNINGS | 189,144.26 |

| NET INCOME | 0.00 |

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| TOTAL LIABILITIES |1,372,901.85 |

|February 2010 |

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| | |NEIGHBORHOOD | |MEET THE | | |

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|MEET THE | | | | |BOARD OF DIRECTOR |VALENTINE’S DAY |

|CANDIDATES @ THE | | | | |NOMINATIONS DUE IN |TEA DANCE |

|CLUBROOM 2-4 | | | | |THE OFFICE BY NOON |@ THE CLUBROOM |

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| |CREDIT UNION CLOSED| |MEETING | | | |

| |FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY| |4:30 PM | | | |

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|The Homes and Credit Union offices will be closed on |Main Library |West Wyandotte Library |

|February 21 for President’s Day. |625 Minnesota Ave. |1737 N. 82nd St. |

| |Kansas City, KS 66101 |Kansas City, KS 66112 |

|THE HOMES, INC FEBRUARY, 2011 |Phone (913) 551-3280 |Phone (913) 596-5800 |

|NEWSLETTER |Fax (913) 279-2032 |Fax (913) 596-5806 |

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|THE HOMES, INC. (660 MANORCREST, KANSAS CITY, KS |Mon-Thur / 8:30a - 8:30p |Mon-Thur / 9a - 9 p |

|66101 (913-321-2471( |Fri & Sat / 8:30a - 5p |Fri & Sat / 9a - 5p |

| |Sunday / 1-5p |Sunday / 1-5p |

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|IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS | | |

|THE HOMES INC 913-321-2471 | | |

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|AFTER HOURS MAINTENANCE 913-948-2211 | | |

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|Q.H.F. CREDIT UNION 913-342-3421 | | |

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|KCK POLICE DEPARTMENT 913-596-3000 | | |

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|KCK ANIMAL CONTROL 913-321-1445 | | |

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|POTHOLES 913-573-8307 | | |

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|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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|REMINDER | | |

|HOLIDAY DECORATIONS SHOULD BE REMOVED BY FEB. 1ST 2011| | |

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|Inside This Issue | | |

|Neighborhood Watch 2-3 | | |

|Board Minutes 4-6 | | |

|Events 7 | | |

|Hints about living in The Homes 8 | | |

|Helpful Info 9 | | |

|Kitchen Nook 11 | | |

|News from the UG 12 | | |

|Public Service Announcements 13-14 | | |

|Units for Sale 15 | | |

|Q.H.F.C.U 16 | | |

|Calendar 17 | | |

|Fun & Trivia 18 | | |

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|Candidates interested in running for a position on The| | |

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|Register with the office by Wed, Feb 2 | | |

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|There are 3 positions open for the upcoming election. | | |

|Board members serve a two-year term. | | |

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|Nominations for Board of Directors | | |

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|2010 Real Estate Taxes | | |

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|Single unit: $277.66 | | |

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|Double-unit: $555.32 | | |

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|THE HOMES | | |

|BOARD MEETING | | |

|February 21st, 6pm | | |

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|NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWS | | |

|NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 6:30 P.M.-Homes | | |

|Clubroom | | |

|Guest Speaker: Community Officer Carver | | |

|Guest Speaker: Linda Wolford of the KCK Public Library| | |

|The KCK Public Library Needs Your Help to Make a | | |

|Better Library | | |

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|The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is asking the | | |

|public to help create a better library for the | | |

|community by participating in a survey that will be | | |

|available from January 15, 2011 to March 1, 2011 on | | |

|the library website at and in print at | | |

|all KCK Public Library locations and at The Homes | | |

|office. The survey is a part of the library’s | | |

|strategic planning process. The KCK Public Library is| | |

|seeking community input as it evaluates how to improve| | |

|public access to library services in Wyandotte County | | |

|and what services need to be expanded and improved to | | |

|better meet community needs. After compilation, the | | |

|results of the survey will be available online for the| | |

|public to review along with the library’s strategic | | |

|plan. Please take the time to give us your input. | | |

|Your help and suggestions are needed to create a | | |

|better library for Wyandotte County and its citizens. | | |

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|Argentine Library | | |

|2800 Metropolitan Ave. | | |

|Kansas City, KS 66106 | | |

|Phone (913) 722-7400 | | |

|Fax (913)722-7402 | | |

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|Mon-Thur / 8:30a - 8:30p | | |

|Fri & Sat / 8:30a - 5p | | |

|Sunday / 1-5p | | |

|Mr. and Mrs. |Administration Office | |

|F.L. Schlagle Library |625 Minnesota Ave. | |

|4051 West Drive |Kansas City, KS 66101 | |

|Wyandotte County Lake Park |Phone (913) 279-2219 | |

|Kansas City, Kansas 66109 |Fax (913) 551-3243 | |

|Phone: (913) 299-2384 |HOURS: | |

|Fax: (913) 299-9967 |Mon-Fri / 8:30a - 5:00p | |

| | |Turner Community Library |

| | |831 South 55th Street |

| | |Kansas City, KS 66106 |

| | |Phone 913-596-1404 |

| | |fax: 913-596-1407 |

KCKPD HIRING POLICE OFFICERS

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS March 16, 2011

The KCK Police Department is currently accepting applications for Patrol Officer. The Department offers excellent compensation and benefits along with a wide range of duty assignments. For more information regarding qualifications and instructions on how to apply, please visit our websites at or .  You can also contact the Recruiting Office at 913-573-5646 or Unified Government Human Resources at 913-573-5660. The new positions will be funded partly through a three-eighth-cent tax increase approved by Wyandotte County voters last April. Federal money will also be used. Police Sgt. Emmett Lockridge believes it's a good opportunity for students, people with prior experience in law enforcement and anyone interested in serving the community. But Lockridge tells WDAF-TV that applicants should be prepared for rigorous screening because the department wants the best possible officers.

• Crime loves darkness, hates light.  Keep your porch lights on at night.  The Neighborhood Watch can install a dawn-to-dusk attachment on to your porch light for $11.00 that will turn the light on at dusk and turn it off in the morning.  BPU estimates a 75 watt bulb in a dawn-to-dusk fixture costs about 15 cents a month in electricity. 

• If you see anything out of the ordinary (strangers roaming the neighborhood, peering into car windows, etc.) call the police.  If a stranger knocks on your door with a sob story about their wife having the debit card, etc. politely refuse them, carefully note their description and call 911.  It is against the law to panhandle.  Report the description to the office so the maintenance men can be on the lookout as well. 

WHY YOU SHOULD BE A PART OF NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

Being 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 passing by numerous times, suspiciously parked or traveling alleyways 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.

Don't advertise!! Stop deliveries and have all mail picked up.

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THE HOMES, INC.

January 17, 2011

President Rosetta Cantwell called the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Homes, Inc. to order at 6:00 p.m. on January 17, 2011.

Present were: Rosetta Cantwell, Charles Sawyer, Harold Watson, Bob Anver, and Jena Garr, Board Members; Elizabeth Bothwell, Manager; Greg Goheen, Attorney; and Karen Brokesh, Transcriber.

Eleven stockholders attended the meeting.

President Cantwell 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 Cantwell 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 Cantwell 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.

It was announced that the work order report for December, 2010 has been posted.

Minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 2010 and the December 20, 2010 Executive Session had previously been distributed to all board members. Harold Watson moved to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Bob Anver. Carried unanimously.

Treasurer Anver reported that he has reviewed the balance sheet, profit and loss statement and bank reconciliation and all are in order. Bob Anver moved to accept the balance sheet, profit and loss statement and bank reconciliation as presented. Seconded by Harold Watson. Carried unanimously.

Stockholder change requests approved by the manager are as follows:

22 Viewcrest: Install cable television – Jake Connor. Work will be done by Time Warner Cable.

There were no stockholder change requests for board consideration.

Secretary Watson read the stock transfer approvals as follows:

|ADDRESS |TRANSFER FROM |TRANSFER TO |

|708 Manorcrest Drive |Jorge Sipaila |Mirtha Dolores Herrera and Priscilla Denice Hernandez |

|137 Viewcrest Drive |Noom S. Drowns and Ruangrong Honghern |Noom S. Drowns, Ruangrong Honghern and Korilynn Barnes |

|3109 N. 9th Street |Marie L. Alonzo |Nasrin Yazdan Parast |

After being informed that the stock transfers were in order, it was moved by Harold Watson 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:

Bob Anver reported there was great attendance at the last Neighborhood Watch meeting. The next meeting will be held on February 1, 2011. Everyone is encouraged to attend to meet the new community policing officer.

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

Stockholders are reminded that it is their responsibility to keep all walkways and steps clean and free of snow and ice in front of their units.

The board thanked all stockholders, staff and visitors that helped make The Homes a fun, enjoyable and safe community to live in during 2010.

All stockholders with ideas for upcoming social events are asked to contact the office. The December 28th bingo night was a huge success.

Old Business to be Discussed:

The Homes is going to implement an emergency ALERT system. Whenever an emergency occurs within the community, the office will contact you by telephone using an automated ALERT. This is a free service offered by the Unified Government through the Neighborhood Watch. To sign up, please contact the office before February 1, 2011. It is important that the office have a current operational telephone number for each stockholder to participate. Approximately forty persons have signed up to date.

New Business to be Discussed:

The board positions currently held by Rosetta Cantwell, Bob Anver and Harold Watson will be up for re-election in 2011.

The letters and nomination forms for the upcoming annual meeting were distributed to the board. Jena Garr moved to approve the letter advising of the annual meeting, the letter enclosing the stockholder nomination form, the stockholder nomination form and the acceptance and declaration form with the letter to be mailed no later than January 19, 2011. Seconded by Bob Anver. Carried unanimously.

The board asked for volunteers for the Nomination Inspection Committee. The Committee sorts nominations and counts and delivers acceptance forms to all nominees. This year’s Nomination Inspection Committee will be comprised of Bob Anver (Chairman), Debbie Walters and Brandon Deal.

Bob Anver announced that Congressman Dennis Moore is having a fundraiser on January 30, 2011 and suggested The Homes purchase four tickets at a total cost of $120.00 to show its appreciation for Congressman Moore’s help in getting the recent IRS penalties waived.

Bob Anver commented that had the Board of Directors passed the $50.00/month increase proposed five years ago, approximately $124,000.00 in revenue would have been generated to date.

Manager announced that 200 signatures are needed on the petition for improvements to the curbs and sidewalks. Approximately 40 signatures have been obtained to date. Volunteers to take the petition around the community for signatures are asked to contact the office.

The next bingo night will be held January 24, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the clubroom. All persons attending are asked to bring items for prizes such as baked goods, books or white elephant items.

A Valentine’s dance is also being planned to be held February 12, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the clubroom.

Comments from Directors and Attorney:

None.

Comments from Stockholders:

Ralph Heiden, 11 Viewcrest, commented that the maintenance prices are still competitive and thanked the maintenance staff for their help installing his new plumbing.

Mary Jane Watson, 28 Viewcrest, commented on the power outage that occurred this afternoon.

Karen Anver, 108 Viewcrest, suggested that people knock down their icicles so they do not tear down the guttering.

Bob Whittington, 127 Viewcrest, reported that his relatives were happy he won the turkey dinner at the December, 2010 meeting.

Catherine Verderame, 788 Manorcrest, reminded everyone to come to bingo on January 24, 2011.

Brandon Deal, 900 Manorcrest, asked questions about installing a fence around his yard.

Bill Bradford, 953 Manorcrest, thanked the maintenance staff for their quick and competent work repairing his daughter’s hot water heater. He also thanked maintenance for their great work removing the snow after the storm last week. Finally, Mr. Bradford commented on the maintenance increase.

Elaine Hines, 7 Viewcrest, agreed with the recent maintenance increase.

Lance Twyman, 3181/3189 N. Allis, inquired about whether maintenance fees could be grandfathered for stockholders.

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

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HAROLD WATSON

SECRETARY

APPROVED:

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ROSETTA CANTWELL

PRESIDENT

Transcribed by Karen Brokesh

EVENTS

MEET THE CANDIDATES (in The Clubroom)

Thursday, Feb 3, 6 – 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb 6, 2 – 4 p.m.

Candidates interested in running for a position on The Board of Directors are encouraged to attend. A table will be set up for the candidates. Residents can stop by to meet the candidates running for one of the three positions open for the upcoming election. Candidates are asked to register with the office by Wed, Feb 2. As a board member you will serve a two-year term.

BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS DUE IN THE OFFICE BY NOON ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11.

SOCIAL CLUB, BINGO, Monday, February 28th, 7-9pm at The Homes Clubroom. All adults are invited. The cost to play is FREE! Players are asked to bring a white elephant item, books, or baked goods for prizes. If you have an idea or event for the social club, please contact the office.

VALENTINE’S DAY TEA DANCE, Saturday, February 12th, 3-5pm at The Homes Clubroom. All adults are invited. Music provided by The Homes Homies (Bob Anver and George Tucker). Refreshments will be served.

01/18/11 – 2/27/11 – Bridge to Terabithia, Coterie Theatre, Level 1, Crown Center, 816-474-6552, Admission prices vary.

Engineerium Robotic Adventure, Explore the world of LEGO Mindstorm robotics, as you design, build, and program a robot for a challenging mission. Experience LEGOs in an amazing new way! Meet at the entrance of Science City Admission to the workshops is $16 for members (one adult and one child), plus $5 for each additional person, or $30 for non-members (one adult and one child), plus $10 for each additional person. Each workshop will be held twice per scheduled day, February 5

February 19, March 5, March 19, and April 2 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Workshops last about 1 hour & 45 minutes.  For more information or to make a reservation, call Union Station at (816) 460-2020.

2/7/2011 - 4/2/2011 - County Threads: Quilts from the Museum

Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum, 631 North 126th Street, Bonner Springs KS 66012. 913-573-5002. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. $2.50 ages 18 and older.

Visitors will enjoy an array of colorful and artful Wyandotte County Historical Museum quilts on display

2/8/2011 - Mayor's State of the Government Address

Jack Reardon Convention Center. 520 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City KS 66101. 913-299-0466

Tuesday Noon - 1:30p.m. $20.00.

This annual event is sponsored by the Downtown KCK Rotary Club. If you are interested in attending, please contact Jim Knight at 913-299-0466 for reservations and to purchase tickets.

2/19/2011 - Saturday Night Fights

Memorial Hall. 600 North 7th Street. Kansas City KS 66101. 913-549-4853. 8:00 p.m.

. Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster or at all Ticketmaster outlets!

2/4/2011 - 2/6/2011 - Cabela’s Gives Back During NRA Weekend

Cabela's. 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City KS 66111, 913-328-0322.

Mon - Sat 8:00-9:00, Sun 10:00-6:00. Offering exclusive discounts and specials to members of the National Rifle Association.

[pic] HELPFUL HINTS ABOUT LIVING IN THE HOMES

SNOW REMOVAL. Don't shovel snow out to the street. Shovel the snow to the yard. The plow truck pushes it back to the parking area. Be kind to neighbors. If a parking bay has been shoveled and another resident usually parks there, then assume they have shoveled it and don't park there.

KEEP FUNANCE 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS. The Homes welcomes all your festive efforts for holiday decorating on the outside of your home. Remember not to attach anything to your siding and roof and to remove the decorations by February 1st.

Helpful Information

• Replacement of Sidewalks, Curbs and Plumbing. The office has a petition to request a benefit district feasibility study by the Unified Government. If we have enough residents sign the petition the Unified Government will investigate our neighborhood to see if we qualify for various community improvements that will be paid for over several years through our real estate taxes. Please sign the form on the back page and return it to the office. If you have questions call the office for more information.

• Want to know about what is "Going On" in The Homes. Check out or . Become a fan and post pictures or helpful information.

• 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.

• You can rent space for a trailer, R.V. and boat (legally tagged and insured) at The Homes fenced in storage area. Call the office for more information.

• The Kansas City Kansas Public Library System offers free computer classes that many of our residents have taken advantage of. Call 551-3280 for more information.

• KITCHEN NOOK, Do you have a favorite recipe to share? The Homes will feature your recipe in the newsletter. Recipes will be published on a first come first serve basis. Please include your name and telephone number. We will include your name (not your phone number) in the newsletter unless you ask us not to use your name. Recipes must be received in the office by the 20th of the month.

• THE HOMES COMMUNITY TELEPHONE ALERT, In the event an emergency occurs within the community, The Homes will notify you by phone with an automated alert. To sign up for this FREE service, please contact the office, 913-321-2471. This service will be available February 1, 2011.

Our Thoughts…

To the family of Floyd Culp

To Paul and Matt Eklund on the loss of mother and grandmother

Thanks to all the residents &[pic]

staff for your extra efforts to make The Homes a nice place to live. You are greatly appreciated.

[pic]Happy Birthday to those residents that celebrate their birthdays in February!

FOR SALE

Small Computer Desk and Chair, $15.00 for both

Call Bob Anver, 913-342-2660

Lawn Mower, used once, $100

Rubbermaid Storage Shed, $100

Rubbermaid Storage Bench, $60

Refrigerator, make offer ; Gas Stove, make offer

Call Judy, 913-321-5907

[pic]AFTER HOURS SERVICE CALLS

When you call for after hours maintenance service, please make sure you are home. The maintenance men do not have access to the keys to your unit. If you are not home when a maintenance man is called, you will be charged a minimum of $30 per hour.

Meet the Candidates

(in The Clubroom)

Thursday, Feb 3, 6 – 8 p.m. and

Sunday, Feb 6, 2 – 4 p.m.

Candidates interested in running for a position on The Board of Directors are encouraged to attend:

Candidates are asked to register with the office by Wed, Feb 2.

There are 3 positions open for the upcoming election. As a board member you will serve a two-year term.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE BY NOON ON FRIDAY, 2/11.

SENIOR CITIZEN UTILITY TAX REBATE

The Unified Government’s Senior Citizen Utility Tax Rebate program will begin January 3 and run through March 31, 2011. Under the program, senior citizens who meet the guidelines will be able to take advantage of a utility rebate.  The program offers senior citizens a rebate on a portion of the amount paid for utilities during 2010.  Persons applying must be 65 years of age during the entire year of 2010, live in the city of Kansas City, Kansas, and their total income not to exceed $25,000.  The maximum refund is $150.

Applications will be taken at KCK City Hall, 701 N. 7th St. in the Unified Government Clerk’s Office, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. 

The Area Agency on Aging, located in the Security Bank Bldg., 1300 N. 78th St., Suite 100, will fill out applications by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays by calling 573-8531.

TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT SUCH AS A BIRTHDAY, WEDDING OR DEATH, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE

KITCHEN NOOK

Valentine Pancakes with Maple Raspberry Sauce[pic]

Make breakfast special with these heart-shaped buttermilk pancakes topped with a sweet and easy-to-make raspberry-maple sauce. Servings: 4-5

Pancakes:

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/3 cups buttermilk

3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg, at room temperature, lightly beaten

In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt to combine. Make a well in the dry ingredient. In the well add the buttermilk, egg and butter. Stir to moisten. It will not be smooth.

Grease and heat griddle over medium low heat. For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto griddle Cook about 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the top of the pancakes. Turn and cook about 1-2 minutes more or until just cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter. With 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut pancakes into hearts.

Maple Raspberry Sauce:

3/4 cup seedless red raspberry jam

3 tablespoons maple syrup

In medium microwavable bowl cook raspberry jam with maple syrup on high; stir to combine. Continue to heat in 30 second intervals, stirring to combine, until raspberry jam is melted

Applesauce Cake

2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves

1 stick butter 1 large egg 1 c. sugar

2 tsp. vanilla 2 c. applesauce 1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together the flour, soda, baking powder, and spices. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and then slowly add a portion of the dry ingredients, then a little of the applesauce, and continue alternating wet and dry ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Add the raisins, walnuts, and vanilla at the end. Turn into a greased and floured pan, and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake tests done. To test for doneness inserted toothpick into the center of the cake -- it should remain clean when removed. Cool the cake in the pan. Dust with confectioners sugar after removing from pan, when cake is cool.

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.

--------------itional Fee Charged at Annex Location for Renewals and 

THE HOMES BOARD OF DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS DUE BY 4:30pm ON FRIDAY, FEB. 11!

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.

Aging Transit

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.

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.

Tax Service for Seniors: The AARP Tax Counselors plan on providing tax service for senior citizens, students and others.  The volunteers will provide this service in the City Hall lobby again this year on following dates and times. Mondays only:  Time, 9:00am to 2:30pm

Dates: Starting    January 31, 2011 - Ending      April 18, 2011

Summer Lifeguards Wanted: The Unified Government Parks and Recreation is looking for lifeguards this summer. There will be free training for ages 16 and up beginning Monday, February 7th and Wednesday, February 9th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The training classes will be held at Wyandotte High School located at 2501 Minnesota Ave. The starting pay for the summer lifeguard position is $8.85. To register for the training class, call Shelly at 913-573-8329, parks 

Help with Winter Heating Bills: A state agency is accepting online applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Residents seeking help with winter heating bills can apply online now or submit a paper form from between January 13 and March 31. The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services says online applications won't be processed until starting Jan. 13, but getting them in early will help recipients get benefits sooner. The program provides an annual benefit for qualifying households, primarily helping people with disabilities, the elderly and families with children. Last year nearly 51,000 households received an average benefit of roughly $715. Anyone receiving SRS benefits will automatically receive an application packet in the mail by January 13. The website to apply is ks-energy-

TAX TIME!

Are you tired of paying so much money to get your taxes prepared? Becky will prepare your taxes at a reasonable price.

913-232-7339 or 816-516-1959

Appointment only

CLYDE SMITH

913-481-6777

Decorating, Painting & Papering Interior Specialist

csmithpainter@

SCHULER HEATING & COOLING

913-262-2969

HEARTLAND ON-SITE SERVICES

Computer Repair, Sales and Setup

JOE DIX

913-735-7121

joe@

[pic] FREEZE FRAME PHOTOGRAPHY

Senior Class Portraits, Individual, Family, Pets, Low Prices

DEE DEE

816-716-8865

AVON REPRESENTATIVE

Karen Anver

913-342-2660

kjsaunders

OPEN DOOR MOBILE NOTARY SERVICES

MARY JANE WATSON

28 Viewcrest

Kansas City, Ks

913-281-4405

HOUSECLEANING SERVICES

ANGELICA GAETA

816-521-0475

[pic]HANDYMAN SERVICES

TODD BOTHWELL

816-517-6639

[pic] RELIABLE FLOORING

SHAWN WALTERS

913-944-1970

Bridge of Hope Community Church

Andy Weichelt-Youth & Family Pastor

1925 N. 11th St., KCK 66104

913-499-6741

cbridgeofhope@kc.

DRESSLER’S DOG SUPPLIES

1708 Steele Road

Kansas City, Ks

913-722-2430



SELL IT ON EBAY

Art, Curios, Old Books, etc.

My commission is 37 ½% of the selling price. This includes picking up & photographing items, listing on Ebay, pack & ship, and collecting payment. No charge for items that do not sell.

Bob Anver

108 Viewcrest

913-342-2660

GUITAR LESSONS

Beginner to intermediate

$25.00 an hour in house

$35.00 an hour to come to your house

SHAWN REITMAYER

816-462-7177

ARTISTRY COSMETICS

To Make You Glow Younger

MARY J. WATSON

Nutrition/Cosmetics Consultant

913-281-4405

oldfolk1941@

Women as well as men, Nutrilite Vitamins & Mineral Supplements Nutrition for all the energy you need.

RGB HEATING & COOLING SERVICE

Maintenance, Installations, Plumbing, Electrical, Repairs & Service

913-952-5122 913-562-4479

English Español

DIVERSIFIED STAFFING SERVICES

Short-Term, Long-Term, Permanent Employment

816-756-1901

JOSE’S AUTO SERVICE

1413 N. 18th St.

Kansas City, Ks

913-371-9101

TINA’S ALTERATION & REPAIRS

We do all types of clothing alterations & repair

913-633-1495

MORE SPACE *** MORE PRIVACY *** ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES

15-17 Summitcrest Drive [2 shares of stock]

3 BR, 2 full baths, 1-level duplex

[Owner downsizing]

Breakfast bar, ceiling fans in most rooms, extra kitchen cabinets, pantry, home office; lots of closet space; glass shelves/special lighting for figurine collection; laundry room, large yard. New roof - 2009. Cable/U-Verse ready. All appliances remain. Summer, 2010: new outside window caulking, water heater blankets, new furnaces, attic insulation, door sweeps and weather-stripping. New Frigidaire refrigerator. Central air – serviced May, 2010. $21,000 OBO

Call A. Rolfingsmeier, (913) 342-8815 or The Homes' office at (913) 321-2471

Pictures available at

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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 →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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ADVERTISE YOUR UNIT HERE

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THE HOMES

UNITS FOR SALE

THE HOMES BOARD OF DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS DUE BY NOON ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11!

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

FEBRUARY TRIVIA & FUN

You Light My Fire[pic]

Candy Rings

[pic]

Difficulty: Very Easy

Age: 4 and up

These candy rings are quite wearable! They make a sweet little gift for friends and classmates and they are simple to make. Once they are done wearing them, they can snack on the delicious wrapped candy.

What you'll need:

1 chenille stem per ring (pink, purple, light blue, white, or red)

White craft glue

Wrapped candies

How to make it:

Wrap the entire chenille around the child's finger, and then slide it off.

Take the end of the chenille and wrap it around the circle to secure the ring.

Place a wrapped candy on the table and add some white craft glue.

Place the ring on top of the glue and let dry.

Tips:

Do not use unwrapped candies for this project. Not only would it prove to be messy and sticky, you don't want children ingesting even small amounts of craft glue.

Chenille stems have pointy ends, just be careful with smaller children.

Foil wrapped chocolate hearts are an ideal candy for this project!

Presidential Firsts

(Internet Activity)

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