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Page 12 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Happy Birthday to mem- bers born in Janu- ary! 1 New Year’s Day Office & Maint. Closed Carrying Charges Due 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Board Meeting @ 7pm 10 11 Late Fees Applied 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Office & Maint. Closed 21 Attorney Referrals 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Page 1 The Town Crier Colonial Square Homes January 2020 Board Members Office Staff Leslie LaMarche—President Debra Capps—1st Vice President Judy Allister—2nd Vice President Kathy Pestock—Treasurer Clyde Whitney—Secretary Crystal —On-site Manager Brenda—Assistant Manager Robin —Office Assistant Cliff —Maint. Superintendent Wayne —Maint. Tech. Jerry —Maint. Tech. Alex —Maint. Tech. Thaddeus—Maint. Tech Nasraldin — Maint. Tech. Colonial Square office : 816-452-6664 Security number: 816-905-8288 Maintenance Emergency: 913-894-3549 In This Issue: Page 2—Dec. Board Minutes Page 7—Local Assistance Page 3—Board Min. Cont. Page 8—Local Assistance cont. Page 4—Office News/Crimes Page 9—Food Pantries Page 5—Exterminations/Holidays Page 10—Recipe Page 6—Festive Board Meeting Page 11—Coloring page Page 12—Calendar 2110 N.E. Parvin Road Kansas City, MO 64116 Phone: (816) 452-6664 Website: www.ColonialSquareHomes.com

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Happy Birthday to mem-bers born in Janu-ary!

1 New Year’s Day

Office & Maint.

Closed

Carrying Charges Due

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9 Board Meeting @ 7pm

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11 Late Fees Applied

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19 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Office & Maint. Closed

21 Attorney Referrals

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Board Members

Office Staff

Leslie LaMarche—President

Debra Capps—1st Vice President

Judy Allister—2nd Vice President

Kathy Pestock—Treasurer

Clyde Whitney—Secretary

Crystal —On-site Manager

Brenda—Assistant Manager

Robin —Office Assistant

Cliff —Maint. Superintendent

Wayne —Maint. Tech.

Jerry —Maint. Tech.

Alex —Maint. Tech.

Thaddeus—Maint. Tech

Nasraldin — Maint. Tech.

Colonial Square office : 816-452-6664

Security number: 816-905-8288

Maintenance Emergency: 913-894-3549

In This Issue:

Page 2—Dec. Board Minutes Page 7—Local Assistance

Page 3—Board Min. Cont. Page 8—Local Assistance cont.

Page 4—Office News/Crimes Page 9—Food Pantries

Page 5—Exterminations/Holidays Page 10—Recipe

Page 6—Festive Board Meeting Page 11—Coloring page

Page 12—Calendar

2110 N.E. Parvin Road Kansas City, MO 64116

Phone: (816) 452-6664 Website:

www.ColonialSquareHomes.com

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Colonial Square Homes, Inc.

December 12, 2019

Board Meeting

N E W S L E T T E R M I N U T E S

Board members present: Leslie LaMarche, president; Debra Capps, first vice presi-

dent; Judy Allister, second vice president; Clyde Whitney, secretary; and Kathy

Pestock, treasurer

Staff present: Crystal Keeton, office manager; Brenda McElhaney, assistant man-

ager

Also attending: Connie Mayer, regional manager with Tailor Made Property Ser-

vices, Inc.; and Brad Constance, cooperative attorney

Steve Jones of Northland Security Patrol joined the meeting at 6:50 p.m.

The board convened at 5:30 p.m.

Minutes of the November 14 board meeting were approved.

The board reviewed product information for three styles of outdoor benches. The

board agreed to consider purchasing benches during the budget workshop in May.

Connie was asked to have 10 old benches located throughout the property re-

moved.

Open Session

No members appeared for the open session.

All present observed a moment of silence.

Leslie called the open session to order at 7 p.m.

Crystal reported that two letters of pet violations were sent and both members

complied.

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Sausage and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 17.6 ounces Italian sausages cut up/crumbled

1/2 medium onion chopped

3 sticks celery chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

2 medium carrots sliced/chopped

2 large Russet potatoes peeled & diced

1 red pepper chopped

1 cup corn (frozen)

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions Take the sausage meat out of the casings and crumble it into a large

soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring oc-

casionally. Drain a bit of the fat, leaving some in for flavor.

Add the onion, celery, and garlic to the pot. Continue cooking it for

another 5 minutes.

Add in the chicken broth, water, carrots, potatoes, red pepper, and

corn. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once

it's boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes

or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

Season with salt & pepper as needed

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The board discussed a picnic in 2020 and voted not to host a picnic. Drawings

were discussed; perhaps two times a year for $50 cash prizes for 10 members each

time.

Crystal presented the office report.

There have been four new waiting list applicants, one notice of intent to vacate

and one transfer.

There have been 53 statements of charges due, 16 statements of credit, 19 de-

faults and five parking violations (all complied).

For the maintenance report, 142 work orders were submitted in November.

Kathy read the Board Business report.

Ten prizes were awarded to members during the November open session.

The board approved a contract to remove all leaves and some dead bushes.

Steve Jones presented the security patrol report.

Twelve security reports were filed for November: two parking violations, five

suspicious activity, two suspicious car and occupants, one attempt to steal a vehi-

cle, one miscellaneous activity and one towed vehicle.

Steve reported that he is having issues with the towing company not respond-

ing. Brenda was asked to notify the towing company.

The open session ended at 7:20 p.m. and the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

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Colonial Square Activities Committee

Holiday Decorations must be taken down by

February 1, 2020

The staff would like to thank all the members who

brought in goodies for us. It is truly appreciated!

Crimes reported to the office in the month of December:

Tract A: None Tract B: None

If you hear or see any suspicious activity please call the Police or Security.

Police Emergency: 911

Norland Patrol: 816-905-8288

Colonial Square Office: 816-452-6664

Northland Patrol November 2019 Security Stats-

Suspicious Activity-5

Parking-2

Suspicious car & occupants-2

Attempt stolen auto-1

Towed vehicles-1

Miscellaneous activity-1

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Good Shepherd UMC 9555 North Oak Trafficway

Kansas City, MO 64155

Phone - (816) 734-2216

An emergency food pantry is on site. Free canned goods, perishable food, holiday meals, and

personal hygiene items may be passed out by the charity.

Avondale United Methodist Church 3101 NE Winn Road

Kansas City, MO 64117

Dial (816) 452-3518

Clients of the food bank include the unemployed, working poor, and senior citizens from Clay

County.

Barry Christian Church Main address: 1500 N.W. Barry Rd.

Kansas City, Missouri 64155

Telephone: (816) 436-0462

Fruits, vegetables, canned soup, meat, and dairy items are available at the food pantry.

Englewood Baptist Church 1900 N.E. Englewood Road

Kansas City, MO 64118

(816) 453-0975

Emergency boxes of groceries are available, in limited quantities, for free from the food pantry.

Northland Abundant Life Worship Center Main address: 7700 N. Church Road

Kansas City, MO 64158

(816) 781-7559

New mothers and parents can seek baby formula, diapers, counseling, and more.

Saint Charles Church Address is 900 NE Shady Lane Drive

Kansas City, MO 64118

(816) 468-5153

Salvation Army - Northland 5306 N Oak Trafficway

Kansas City, Missouri 64118

Dial (816) 452-5663

The non-profit has a food pantry, soup kitchen, and thrift store. Case management is also availa-

ble in Clay County as well as funds for critical bills. Furniture, baby supplies, rent deposit assis-

tance, and a senior center are on site too.

Food Pantries

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Local Assistance cont.

Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry 1104 NE Vivion Road Kansas City, MO 64118 816-454-5295 www.mlmkc.org food, clothing, utilities, fans, home repairs, employment & GED assistance

Northland Assistance

2018 Gentry North Kansas City, MO 64116

816-421-2243 Assistance with finances, food, utilities, support services

Salvation Army- Northland

5306 N Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64118

816-452-5663 www.salarmymokan.org Emergency assistance for zip codes 64117, 64118, 64119

Northland Pet Pantry

Address is 104 NE 72nd Street, Suite G Kansas City, Missouri 64118

Very low income families may be able to receive low cost food for their cat or dog as

well as other supplies.

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EXTERMINATION SCHEDULE FOR 2020

JANUARY 14, 2020 2276-2310

FEBRUARY 11, 2020 2312-2350

MARCH 10, 2020 2352-2376 & 2076-2084

APRIL 14, 2020 1850-1890

MAY 12, 2020 1892-1932

JUNE 9, 2020 1934-1976

JULY 14, 2020 1978-2022

AUGUST 11, 2020 2024-2074

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 2110-2146

OCTOBER 13, 2020 2148-2186

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 2188-2228

NO EXTERMINATIONS DONE IN DECEMBER

JANUARY 12, 2021 2230-2274

SPECIAL DATES FOR 2020

JUNE 11, 2020 THURSDAY 7:00 PM ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

THE OFFICE & MAINT. WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS

NEW YEAR’S DAY JANUARY 1, 2020

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY JANUARY 20, 2020

PRESIDENT’S DAY FEBRUARY 17, 2020

MEMORIAL DAY MAY 25, 2020

INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 3, 2020

LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 26 & 27, 2020

CHRISTMAS EVE DECEMBER 24, 2020 close at Noon

CHRISTMAS DAY DECEMBER 25, 2020

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A festive December Board Meeting!

Seated left to right are Judy Allister-2nd VP , Su

Bacon-Recording Secretary and Leslie LaMarche-

President. Standing left to right are Kathy Pestock

-Treasurer, Debra Capps-1st VP and Clyde Whit-

ney-Secretary

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Local Assistance

Catholic Charities - Emergency Services 2220 Central Avenue Kansas City, KS 66102 913-621-1504 www.catholiccharitiesks.org food, rent & utility assistance, transitional housing Good Samaritan Center 108 S. Thompson Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 816-630-2718 http://goodsamaritancenter.com/ Clay & Ray Counties, food, shelter, utilities, transportation Love Inc. of Clay County Freedom House 2050 Plumbers Way, suite 160 Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-3200 http://loveincofclaycounty.org rent, utilities, diapers Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet 6675 Holmes Road, #470 Kansas City, MO 64131 816-276-7517 www.kcmedicinecabinet.org short term financial assistance for emergency medical needs