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THE HOMES, INC December 2014NEWSLETTER

THE HOMESBOARD MEETING

December 15, 6:30pm

IN THE CLUBROOM

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

Inside This IssueNeighborhood Watch 2Board Meeting Minutes 3-5Events 7Pet Safety 10-11Helpful Hints About Living in The Homes 12Public Service Announcements 13Q.H.F.C.U 14Units for Sale 15Calendar 16

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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

IF YOU HAVE A NEED TO CALL THE AFTER HOURS MAINTENANCE PHONE, ALWAYS LEAVE A

MESSAGE. The after hour’s maintenance phone is for EMERGENCIES ONLY. Turning on your outside

water, etc. are not emergencies. A clogged toilet is an emergency. Please be mindful of this.

Happy December Birthdays

HOUSING ASSOCIATION FEE INCREASE

STARTING FEBRUARY 1, 2015ONE BEDROOM - $220

TWO BEDROOMS - $225THREE BEDROOMS - $230

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWSTuesday, December 2

6:30pm in The Clubroom

“STAYING SAFE”Tip Sheet

Here are a few tips on how to stay safe at home and when you are away, as well as preventing identity theft.

Be Aware! Always be aware of what is going on around you and who’s watching you. Be assertive. When you are out in public do not look or act like a victim,

Keep your head up when walking, don’t look at the ground.Walk with a purpose.Project confidence. Greet people as you pass them, if you make eye contact with them.

Trust your instincts. If a situation does not feel right, then it probably isn’t and you need to start paying close attention to your surroundings.

Check for other witnesses in the area. The Police Department always wants to talk to anyone that may have seen what happened.

Limit your cell phone usage. You should avoid using your cell phone when you are walking to and from stores or walking down the street, it distracts your attention.

Give the appearance you are home. Have a neighbor get your mail, set your trash out, shovel your snow, use timers for your lights, anything that will give the appearance you are home.

Don’t post your status on social media. Don’t post on social media that you are going to be away from home and don’t post vacation pictures while you are still gone.

Wasp/Hornet spray is a good home protection weapon. Find one that shoots a 20-30 foot stream and place it near your bed, front door, or anywhere else you can get to it quickly.

Car remote control. If you hear a prowler, hit the panic button on your car to draw attention.

KC Crimestoppers Tips Hotline816-474-8477 - Text “TIP452” plus your message to CRIMES (274637)

www.KCcrimestoppers.com

THE HOMES NEEDS YOU HELP. PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO BE ON A COMMITTEE.

PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO HAVE A SOCIAL GATHERING FOR THE HOMES. THE HOMES IS WILLING TO HELP WITH THE COST (WITHIN

REASON) OF HOSTING A DINNER FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD. CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU

CAN HELP1. What date of the month should you submit material for the newsletter?

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSTHE HOMES, INC.November 17, 2014

President Kayla Ross called the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The Homes, Inc. to order at 6:30 p.m. on November 17, 2014.

Present were: Elaine Hines, Kayla Ross, Frank Moss, Karen Anver and Rob Tavis, Board Members; Elizabeth Bothwell, Manager; Gregory Goheen, Attorney; and Karen Brokesh, Transcriber.

Thirteen stockholders attended the meeting.

President Ross welcomed the stockholders and occupants to the meeting. President Ross also asked all persons 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 Ross reminded all attendees to state their name and address so that the minutes can accurately reflect all comments made during the open session. Everyone was 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 October, 2014 has been posted.

Minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 2014 and the October 20, 2014 Executive Session had previously been distributed to all board members. Frank Moss moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Seconded by Elaine Hines. Carried unanimously.

Treasurer Tavis reported that the financial statement for October has been reviewed and found to be in good order. Rob Tavis moved to accept the financial report as presented. Seconded by Frank Moss. Carried unanimously. Stockholder change requests approved by the manager are as follows:

3199 N. 9th Street: Install cable television – Vicki Bradford. Work will be done by Time Warner Cable.

The first stockholder change request for board consideration was that of Jamie Waltrip, 7 Craigcrest, to install three security lights around the unit. This request was tabled until the stockholder can locate a licenses, bonded and approved contractor to do the work.

The second stockholder change request for board consideration was that of John Carrazco, 40 Summitcrest, to widen the doorway to the kitchen, expand the doorway into the kitchen and pantry and relocate an electrical outlet. Maintenance has inspected the unit and the walls to be altered are not weight bearing. This request was tabled until the stockholder can locate a licensed, bonded and approved contractor to do the work.

Elaine Hines read the stock transfer approvals as follows:

ADDRESS TRANSFER FROM TRANSFER TO33 Viewcrest Drive Jean Neely The Homes, Inc.112-114 Viewcrest Drive Montgomery Lewis and Wende Lewis The Homes, Inc.

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

Reports and Announcements:

The Neighborhood Watch Committee’s $500.00 grant was approved by the Unified Government. A metal bench will be purchased for the soccer field.

This month’s winner of the stockholder trivia was the stockholder at 12 Summitcrest who will receive $25.00 of next month’s maintenance fee.

President Ross provided a report from the recent Finance Committee Meeting.

Stockholders were reminded that the speed limit in The Homes is 20 mph and please look out for small children playing outdoors.

There is no assigned parking. Stockholders were asked to use overflow parking for guests. If you have more than two vehicles in your household, please make use of the overflow parking as well rather than filling up all the spaces in front of the building.

Guests that are staying in units longer than 30 days need to be registered on an occupancy form. The occupancy policies only allow two persons in each bedroom.

Everyone was reminded that all dogs must be kept on a leash. This is a policy the Board is strictly enforcing. If you do not comply, you may lose your pet privileges. Stockholders should be careful leaving dogs tied up outdoors alone due to several wild dogs in the neighborhood.

Elaine Hines will be having a community Thanksgiving dinner in the clubroom on November 27, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Stockholders and their families are invited to bring a side dish, dessert or salad to share if they can, or just come to enjoy the meal. Deliveries will also be made to persons who are unable to attend.

The Board recognized Sherry McCool for all of her hard work on the Lawn of the Month Committee this year. A holiday decorating contest will be held throughout The Homes. Ten $20.00 gift certificates will be given away this year to participants.

Ray Stacey reported that approximately $615.00 has been raised for the Jeanne Coffelt tree fund. Volunteers are still needed to serve on the committee.

A drawing was held for a Thanksgiving dinner giveaway.

Old Business to be Discussed:

The Manager will be meeting this week with the city engineer to discuss the Viewcrest and North Allis parking situations.

All of the cleanouts that were scheduled to be installed have been installed. The paperwork has been submitted to the Unified Government to receive the $40,000 in grant money for this project.

Fall inspections are almost complete. Five furnaces have been replaced this year.

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The board continued discussions about stockholder equity insurance. Elaine Hines moved that all stockholders be required to have Form HO6 insurance in place on or before June 1, 2015. Seconded by Karen Anver. Carried unanimously. Information will be provided to all stockholders with details about this insurance. The office will prepare and implement a plan to keep track of all stockholders’ insurance.

Volunteers are still needed for the Five & Ten Year Committee.

Repairs have begun at 83 Viewcrest Drive.

New Business to be Discussed:

The board discussed the major improvements to be made to the property and buildings, which are now almost 70 years old. The Finance Committee anticipates a slight maintenance increase to keep up with increased costs and expenditures. Elaine Hines moved to increase maintenance by $5.00 per share of stock, effective February 1, 2015. Seconded by Frank Moss. Carried unanimously.

Comments from Directors and Attorney:

None.

Comments from Stockholders:

Ray Stacey, 3125 N. Allis, commented on the parking issues on N. Allis, the power line on the roof of a unit near 4 Craigcrest and supported the board on its recent maintenance increase.

Sherry McCool, 12 Summitcrest, thanked Elaine Hines and Ray Stacey for their work on the Thanksgiving dinner to be held November 27.

Rosetta Cantwell, 3164 N. Allis, asked about having her crawl space insulated.

Jerry Demeyer, 4 Summitcrest, commented on the increased number of persons attending the board meeting.

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

______________________________R. ELAINE HINESSECRETARY

APPROVED:

____________________________KAYLA ROSSPRESIDENT

Transcribed by Karen Brokesh

2. How many double units are for sale?

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HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST

Help our community get into the holiday spirit. From now to December 15th festively decorate the outside of your unit. We will choose 10 winners that receive $20 each. Another 10 winners will receive $10 each. One of our goals is to make our community so impressive

that we get publically recognized and more people will learn about The Homes. The winners will be

announced at the December 15th Board meeting.

3. What is the value of the furniture and equipment at the credit union?

BRADFORD COFFELT TREE MEMORIAL DINNER

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH

4-11 PM AT THE CLUBROOM - $4.00

THE DINNER THEME IS MEXICAN FOOD.

ENJOY GOOD FOOD AND GOOD NEIGHBORS

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EVENTS

11/22/14 to 12/28/14 - "Olde World Christmas" at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural CenterStrawberry Hill Ethnic Museum & Cultural Center, 720 North 4th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101, 913-371-3264. http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org. Consider a night time tour of the Strawberry Hill Museum. During these evening tours, the museum will be illuminated using Victorian oil lamps and Christmas lighting. Night time tours will be on Friday evenings on Dec. 5, Dec. 19 and Jan. 2 at 6pm. Tour size is limited and reservations are required. Cost is $15 which includes tour, drinks and dessert.

12/05/14 - Kansas City Kansas Mayor Holland's Downtown Holiday LightingUnified Government, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101. 913-573-5010. http://www.wycokck.org. Bring the whole family out to the annual ringing in of the holiday season at City Hall on Friday from 4:00pm - 7:30pm at the Kansas City, Kansas City Hall Plaza, 701 N. 7th Street. Tree Lighting at 7:15pm. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Bring your camera). Holiday movies, free popcorn, crafts and games for the kids. Local choirs, bands and dance groups will perform. Local food vendors will be selling. Free parking in lots E and E South. The event is free; concessions will be available for purchase. For more information call 913-573-5010.

12/05/14 and 12/19/14 - Strawberry Hill Museum Night Time Christmas TourStrawberry Hill Ethnic Museum & Cultural Center, 720 North 4th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101, 913-371-3264.http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org. Consider a night time tour of the Strawberry Hill Museum.  During these evening tours, the museum will be illuminated using Victorian oil lamps and Christmas lighting.  Night time tours will be on Friday evenings on Dec. 5, Dec. 19 and Jan. 2 at 6pm.  Tour size is limited and reservations are required.  Cost is $15 which includes tour, drinks and dessert.

12/06/14 to 12/06/14 - Alternate Chili RunWyandotte County Lake & Park, 91st & Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, KS 66109. 913-573-8327. http://www.wycokck.org/parks. The Trail Nerds host their final event of the year at Wyandotte County Lake. This run is not a competitive race but just for fun. For more information www.psychowyco.com.

12/06/14 - St. Nicholas visits Strawberry Hill MuseumStrawberry Hill Ethnic Museum & Cultural Center, 720 North 4th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101. 913-371-3264http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org. This is a special year at Strawberry Hill as St. Nicholas marks the 25th year he has included the museum in his flight plan.  St. Nicholas will be arriving December 6th and visiting with children of all ages from 1pm-4pm at the museum.  $5 photo fee, cookies and mill will be served and each child will received a special surprise gift from St. Nicholas.

12/06/14 - Holiday with the ArtsGrinter Place Historic Site, 1420 South 78th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101. 913-299-0373. http://www.kshs.org/grinter_place. Enjoy the talents of local artists, authors and musicians.  The Wine Barn Winery will offer several varieties of wine for sampling.  Cost is $6 per person or $10 a couple.

12/13/14 - Family Holiday at Grinter PlaceGrinter Place Historic Site, 1420 South 78th Street, Kansas City, KS, 913-299-0373. http://www.kshs.org/grinter_place. Join the Grinter Place for a family friendly event.  Enjoy Christmas crafts, storytellers and face painting.  Santa Claus will be available for photographs.  Cost:  $3 per person, $15 family of six or more.

4. How many people are available to provide haircuts for elderly homebound residents?

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Effective January 1, 2015, a $5.00 service fee will be added to all automobile registration renewals processed at the Wyandotte County Courthouse and the Wyandotte County Annex. This fee is being added to improve customer service at both motor vehicle offices by encouraging citizens to handle their renewals by mail at no additional cost or on the Unified Government website for the fees charged by the processing company. The $3.00 fee for new title work will no longer be charged at the County Annex, 8200 State Avenue office.

Save time by getting your number in line for the Motor Vehicle on line.Go to www.wycokck.org/Departmets/MotorVehicle/AutoLicensingYou will receive a text message confirming your place in line and a text message 30 minutes prior to your number being called. The on-line feature is open from 8:00am until title cutoff time. Any questions call 573-2823.

THE HUMANE SOCIETY

Groomer - Terry 816-582-1367

Small pet carriers for sale $7.00

ANTIQUE COAT TREE WITH UMBRELLA STAND

16-24 HOOKS WITH UMBRELLA HOLDERS AT THE BOTTOM - $10

CALL THE OFFICE

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EMERGENCY PET ALERT DECALSDID YOU KNOW more than 40,000 pets die each year in home fires! Don’t leave your pet(s) home unprotected and let them become a fire statistic. Many pet deaths could be avoided if pet owners took the time to place “Rescue Rover” Pet Alert decals on windows. Fire Lieutenant John Rogers says, "when animals are stressed, they hide from us, big-time. Because they are small, smoke affects them worse and quicker than it does a human". “Rescue Rover” Pet alert decals can be placed on a windows to alert Firefighters or Police to save your pet(s) in case of a fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake or other emergency situation. The vibrant red and white decal features "Rescue Rover," the Dalmatian dog mascot, wearing a Fireman's hat with "PET ALERT" Fire Rescue (Please Save our Pets) in big, bold, bright white letters. Help increase your pets' chances of survival in an emergency situation. Pet Alert decals can also be an added deterrent to unsuspecting burglars who see the bright red and white decals on windows, thinking twice before trying to break into your home, knowing that there are pets inside who might attack or alert homeowners of their presence!

Pet Alert Decal InstructionsDirections: “Rescue Rover” Pet Alert decals are labeled for cats, dogs, birds, or other small animals. Select a HIGH VISIBLE area on either windows, sliding glass or front/ back door areas that is not in direct sunlight to place PET ALERT decals so to be seen at a glance by Fireman or emergency personnel in case of fire or any emergency. Next use a permanent waterproof ink marker to write in the selected blank box what type of Pet(s) and how many are in your home. Next wipe area clean before applying to selected area. Decals should be placed on outside of window so the static cling vinyl material will adhere firmly to the window; next wipe and press decal firmly and you are done. Always keep your Pet Alert Decals information updated and replace them when needed, especially if the decals have faded due to direct sunlight exposure which we recommend for them not to be placed. You have taken the first step in being a responsible pet owner to protect your pets in case of a fire or emergency when not at home. Don’t leave your pets home without them! Please pass this Pet Safety Alert message on to other pet owners to do the same.

Emergency Pet Alert Decals are available at the office for free. An up to date occupancy form and dog registration (if you own a dog) must be on file, in order to receive the decal. The forms will be available to complete in the office when picking up your decal.

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PET FROM FIRE DANGER

Home fires are one of the most common disasters and one of the most preventable. People are not the only ones affected by fire disasters. Although the number of pets that die in fires is not an official statistic kept by the U.S. Fire Administration, industry web sites and sources have cited that an estimated 40,000 to 150,000 pets die each year in home fires; most succumbing to smoke inhalation. So how do you protect your pet from Fire Danger?

Losing a pet due to a house fire can be a devastating experience. Many pet owners leave furry companions at home alone when they go to work, go out for dinner or run errands. Pets are left to fend for themselves in the event of a house fire. Pets unlike humans, may run and hide from a fire, making them harder to find.

In some cases, Firefighters are able to find the pets, but are unable to resuscitate them because the oxygen masks used on fire trucks were created for people, not pets so the much needed oxygen fails to provide adequate oxygen flow for the pet.

But there is good news! Did you know, there are oxygen masks created specifically for pets? These specifically designed animal masks can be used on both conscious pets and pets that are nonresponsive and need to be resuscitated.

The human oxygen mask is mostly flat, to fit the human face. Just try to put this mask on a dog…. well, it just doesn’t fit. First the face and nose of a dog or cat is pointed. Second, there are many different sizes of cats and dogs. So the human oxygen mask won’t work effectively on pets.

So, someone invented the pet oxygen mask! And, they created three sizes. Sizes that will snugly fit small, medium and large pets. The flexible tube and the supply tank are the same used with a human mask, but the pet mask is a totally different design and size and is made to snugly fit over the pet’s nose and deliver the steady flow of oxygen needed to revive a troubled pet.

Did you know — only a small percentage of fire stations and fire trucks have these much needed pet masks? Pet oxygen masks are available, but most fire stations don’t know about them, or don’t have them available as standard equipment aboard their emergency vehicles. How Can You Help?The Project Breathe™ program is an initiative of Invisible Fence® Brand. The goal of the Project Breathe™ initiative is to ensure that every fire department and rescue unit is equipped with life-saving pet oxygen masks. To date, Invisible Fence® Brand has donated more than 10,000 masks in the U.S. and Canada. They need your help to do even more.

You can help by spreading the word about this program and/or you may be interested in seeing how you can partner with your local Invisible Fence® Brand Dealer in making these masks available to your local Fire Department. The mask kits come in sets – one small, one medium and one large masks are in each set, along with a flexible cord that fits the masks. The cost of each set is approximately $75.

5. If a neighbor takes the time to remove the snow from a parking spot what should you not do?

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Please talk with your local fire station and ask if they have pet oxygen masks onboard their Emergency vehicles. If the answer is no, consider getting together with other pet parents and ask them to get involved and to assist in making a contribution. Working together with your local Invisible Fence® Brand dealer you might be able to raise the amount of money needed to buy a set and donate it to a fire station in your neighborhood. Contact your local Invisible Fence® Brand Dealer for additional information on the Project Breathe™ program and becoming more involved in providing emergency tools that Firefighters can use to help save pets lives.

Another way to help is to spread the word with friends and families about these pet specific oxygen masks. Pet-friendly businesses and organizations across North America have donated oxygen masks. If you help spread the word to others, we can achieve the goal of every fire station and every fire unit having a set of pet oxygen masks. Remember, the pet you save may be your own!

Invisible Fence® Brand started the Project Breathe™ program to help save pets’ lives. If you are interested in supporting the Project Breathe™ program, please contact Jennifer at Heart of America Invisible Fence (HOAIF) at 816-941-7700.

WINTER-PROOF YOUR PET’S PAWSWalking on icy, salted sidewalks can irritate your pup’s paws, and the pain can make him fussy. To prevent this, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to his paw pads just before going for a walk. The ointment will form a barrier that will protect against irritants. Once inside, wipe his paws with a warm washcloth, then apply another thin layer of the ointment to ward off dryness.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE INFORMATION AGENCIES

Catholic Social Services Crosslines Cooperative Economic Opportunity Foundation2220 Central Ave. 736 Shawnee Ave. 1542 Minnesota Ave.KCK 66102 - 913-621-3445 KCK 66105 - 913-281-3388 KCK 66102 - 913-371-7800

Northside Cap Center Mount Carmel Redevelopment LIEAP 950 Quindaro Blvd. 1220 Troup Ave. One Gateway CenterKCK 66101 - 913-371-0848 KCK 66104 - 913-621-4111 KCK 66101 - 913-279-7000

United Way of WYCO Salvation Army Shawnee Community Center434 Minnesota Ave. 6723 State Ave. 67th & Nieman Rd.KCK 66101 - 913-371-3684 KCK 66102 - 913-232-5400 Shawnee, KS - 913-268-7746

Southside Cap. Center Southern Baptist Ministries Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries947 Osage Ave. 5900 State Ave. 722 Reynolds Ave.KCK 66105 - 913-321-7418 KCK 66102 - 913-299-5800 KCK 66101 - 913-342-8333

American Red Cross El Centro, Inc. Mid-American Assist. Coalition Info.1600 Washington Blvd. 650 Minnesota Ave. Non-Profit ClearinghouseKCK 66102 - 913-321-6314 KCK 66101 - 913-677-0100 816-561-3339

6. How many emergency assistance information agencies are listed in the newsletter?

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HELPFUL HINTS ABOUT LIVING IN THE HOMESBE KIND! IF IT SNOWS DON’T PARK IN A SPOT YOU NORMALLY WOULDN’T. IF A NEIGHBOR TAKES THE TIME TO SHOVEL OUT THE SPACE THEY NORMALLY PARK IN, THEN RESPECT THEIR HARD WOK AND DON’T PARK THERE.

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR. It is against the rules to work on your vehicle in The Homes. If your vehicle needs repair then you will have to go out of the neighborhood or take your vehicle to a mechanic. Unless you are changing a flat tire you should never put your vehicle on a jack 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.

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. NEVER PARK IN YARDS OR COMMON GROUND.

PLUMBING: DO NOT FLUSH FLUSHABLE WIPES. The pipes in our homes are over 70 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. The sink and tub drains are only for water disposal. Do not force items down the drains. If maintenance finds these items consistently causing a back up in your pipes you may be charged for the repair.

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.

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.

SECURE YOUR HOME. It is very important that you have a trusted family member or friend on your stock certificate. In the event of your death, if you are the sole person on the stock certificate your home will go into probate. Probate can be messy, expensive and time consuming to relatives and friends. Plan for the future.

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.

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.

10. What is the number for KC Crimestoppers Tips Hotline

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Type of Service/Repair

Company Name Contact/Address Phone Number

Air Conditioner AM Mechanical 913.371.5885

Appliance Repair Glenn’s ApplianceArt Tucker

913.321.7462913-334-4186

Automotive Herrera’s Service ShopTomahawk Auto ServiceTomz Toyz Race & Repair

1516 Central Ave4301 Swartz Rd

913.562.4202913.233.0190913.279.1663

Carpet Flooring/Tile Installation Reliable Flooring

Marvin SmithShawn Walters

913.548.3195913.944.1970

Computer Repair Heartland On-Site Services Joe Dix 913.735.7121

Electrical Shogren Electrical Perry Shogren 913.238.7014

Handyman Brandon Deal 913.707.2669

Haircuts for Homebound Seniors

Juanita Priolo 816-606-0026

Lawn Care Green Brothers Mowing Juan VerdeAntonio MandujanoOscar Hernandez

816.522.5006913.944.8082913.660.6244

Painting

Unity Painting

AnnaMarieBrandon DealMoya

816.810.8872913.707.2669816.335.5155

Personal Artistry CosmeticsAvonBabysitting/Infant CPR CertifiedCupcakes by FredrickCustom Made Jewelry & Watch RepairFreeze Frame PhotographyHousecleaning/Babysitter/Dog WalkerSell It On EbayTina’s Alteration & RepairHome Health Care

Mary Jane WatsonKaren AnverReagan AdamsWilliam FredrickTammy EklundDee Dee JohnsonAnnaMarieBob Anver

Rosita Pineda

913.281.4405913.342.2660913.832.9266913.248.5416913.342.2326816.716.8865816.810.8872913.342.2660913.633.1495913.514.4020

Recycling C&E Recycling ChrisEric

913.904.8501913.907.6764

Siding & Windows Mario 913-486-3174913-488-5563

Guaranteed Foods A la Carte Home Delivery Foodservice, 913-888-5000, www.guaranteedfoods.com

Schwan’s Home Delivery Foodservice, 888-724-9267, www.schwans.com

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.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

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COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIST

Crisis/Support/Hotlines Shelters24-hour Crisis Line (Any crisis) 913-268-0156 Friends of Yates (domestic violence) 913-321-0951Abuse Hotline (Child, adult, elder) 800-922-5330 Rose Brooks (domestic violence) 816-861-6100Local Domestic Violence Hotline 816-468-5463 Homeless Hotline 816-474-4599MOCSA (Rape crisis line) 913-642-0233 Kansas City Rescue Mission 816-421-7643National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Salvation Army (Homeless) 913-232-5400Wyandot Center Crisis Line 913-788-4200 Shalom House (single men) 913-321-2206

7. What percentage of fire stations and fire trucks have pet masks?

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ONE BEDROOM Owner Phone PriceTWO BEDROOM UP Owner Phone Price743 Manorcrest (Newly Remodeled) QHFCU 913.321.2471 Make Offer3109 N 9th (C/A, Stove, Fridge) Parast 913.710.6216 $9,0003116 N 9th (C/A, Appt Only) West 913.375.8723 $8,5005 Reidcrest The Homes 913.321.2471 Make OfferTWO BEDROOM DOWN Owner Phone Price783 Manorcrest (C/A) Deal 913.707.2669 $6,000954 Manorcrest (C/A, Basement) Ramos 913.621.4532 $13,0003000 N. Allis Walther 856.278.1040 $11,5003143 N 9th Olivarez 913.689.8895 $3,000 OBO1 Summitcrest Robleado 816.830.2092 $9,0007 Summitcrest The Homes 913.321.2471 Make Offer16 Summitcrest (C/A, Stove, Fridge, Shed) Rodriguez 913.961.4588 $8,50028 Summitcrest (C/A, Fridge, W/D, Shed, Patio) Allen 816.728.8174 $9,50060 Viewcrest (C/A, Stove, Fridge, Shed, Patio) Hernandez 913.375.3904 $10,000 OBO88 Viewcrest (C/A, Stove, Fridge, Dishwasher, Deck, Shed) Eklund 913.909.4687 Contact S/HTHREE BEDROOM Owner Phone Price776 Manorcrest (C/A, Stove, Fridge, Deck, Shed) Sickman 913.233.9275 $11,000788 Manorcrest (C/A, Patio, Appliances) O’Brien 913.620.8521 Make Offer832 Manorcrest ($11,000 with appliances) Reitmeyer 316.737.5038 $9,500822 Roswell (C/A, Appt Only) Gallegos 913.638.0521 $14,500827 Roswell (No C/A, WD) Bolton 913.396.3919 $10,000830 Roswell (C/A) Llamas 913.260.7144 $7,80019 Viewcrest “AS IS” Linderman 816.898.5163 $2,00033 Viewcrest (C/A) The Homes 913.321.2471 Make Offer54 Viewcrest (C/A) Osorio 913.952.4592 $6,000137 Viewcrest Barnes 816.808.3542 $ 3,000139 Viewcrest (C/A, Fridge) Mora 816.419.9387 $11,000DOUBLE UNIT Owner Phone Price15/17 Summitcrest (C/A, Stove, Fridge, W/D) Olivarez 913.689.8895 $19,00084 / 86 Viewcrest, 2/2 Bedrm (C/A, Shed) Eberhardt 913.281.5847 $17,000 112/114 Viewcrest 2/2 Bedrm (Shed, Patio) The Homes 913.321.2471 Make Offer

THE HOMES UNITS FOR SALE

AR Doer Twist Exercise Machine, $60, 913-999-4340

Party Piñata, 20” x 34”, $10, 913-313-7895

Stockholder is looking for original interior doors and an Entry door from The Homes, with or without door knobs. Resident is willing to pay up to $30 per door. Also looking for original base boards. 503-709-2290

If you would like starters from the following plants: Aloe, Christmas cactus, and Asparagus ferns call 913-626-0043. Stockholder is looking for starters from Airplane (Spider) plants.

8. How much is the service fee that will be added to all automobile registration renewals processed in Wyandotte County that are not done by mail?

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